artificialrose | 1st Petal // Video

I got rather fortunate. The kimono I arrived in was positively beautiful, but it's not very practical for traveling.

[This sure is a new face appearing on the network, seated at a window seat in a cafe. The way the 'Gear is positioned shows Cherrygrove outside, so it's clear he's done a little traveling. The bandana tied around his arm and the green apron he's wearing identify him as a shiny new breeder. There's a little Charmander on his shoulder, too.]

Let me introduce myself. My name is Garry- I'm a friend of Ib's if you happen to know her. We arrived in Cherrygrove not too long ago. I was hoping now that I've gotten... a little used to things, maybe someone could answer a few questions I have.

I'm apparently a "breeder", or at least that's what it seems to say in this handbook I was given. I've read through it, so I think I have a decent idea of what to do.. It seems Izzy here- [A point to the Charmander.] - is in the 'Monster' and 'Dragon' groups, right? What sort of Pokemon are good to breed in those groups? Or... if you don't know, what are your favorite to breed? Any sort of tips would be appreciated.

I got an egg not too long ago- [He adjusts the camera to show the little egg on his lap.] Cyndaquil is in the... field group, I believe. I know it doesn't match, but I thought maybe it would be for the best if I didn't jump into things right away. Pokemon being 'just friends' seems like a good start before I start to breed them.

[He'd much rather be home... But when in Rome, right?]

Also, I've heard there are some people who have been here for quite some time. If you'd like to talk, I'm curious about some things.

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Local oldtimer at your service!

Hello! It's a pleasure to meet you.

I've heard people just... suddenly disappear from here to return to their home, and no one knows how. It's probably asked quite a bit... but I just wanted to make sure it was true.

You've heard right. Several of my friends have gone home over the years...and sometimes they reappear just as mysterioiusly.

I see... Thank you.

I'm traveling with a very young friend of mine, and I'm just worried. We've already had one rather dangerous adventure. I'd like to see her with her parents again soon... But it doesn't seem as though anyone has found a way to do that just yet.

This seems a lot less dangerous then what we experienced before, but... [He looks at his Charmander again, who gives a yawn and shows all those sharp sharp teeth.] It still seems like it could be a little... scary at best.

_{[The old man shakes his head.]}

No, no one I know understands how the appearances and disappearances work. I've heard time stops for us back home and those I've spoken to who have come back say that they didn't remember anything that happened here at all.

That's unbelievable... How long have you been here, then?

Four long Halloweens, friend.

I'm sorry to hear that. You must miss your family and loved ones. Ah, I apologize if I brought up a sore subject.

Hmm, monster and dragon? Well, that's not too tough. Most of the Pokémon in that group stick out like sore thumbs.

[Case in point, he'll turn his camera towards a currently sleeping Hydreigon for a couple of seconds.]

General rule of thumb's that if it looks like a dragon, you can breed it. Just don't let Aerodactyls fool you-- they look like they'd go great with Charizards, but you can only pair them with birds.

[Which he's actually kind of grateful for, given his Aerodactyl's temperament.]

Also, you're looking at one of the oldest, crustiest trainers here, at least in terms of actually staying here.

[He's nineteen now, so not exactly a geezer, but four years in this world have given him a sizeable amount of experience.]

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[...That sure is a dragon. That is a very large dragon. Pardon Garry while he kind of just stares for a moment]

Do they all grow to be that big?

[A certain little Charmander is starting to wag its tail, although it seems to have a pretty calm temperament itself.]

How long have you been here, then, if it's alright for me to ask?

Most do. If you wanted to see what your Charmander's evolved form looks like, I could always show you Flare.

[Or Cinder, maybe, but she's pretty camera shy. Besides, the last thing Riku wants to do is come off as a braggart. This really is his attempt at extending a helping hand.

As for how long he's stuck around, Riku lets out a dry laugh.]

Well, it'll be four years come May. I was part of the first wave of newbies to ever pop up here, so it's been a long road, to say the least.

[So that's another person who's been here for so long... It's actually a bit worrying. Almost equally as worrying is the size his friendly little fire lizard will grow into.]

If it's not too much trouble. I think I'd rather be prepared than run into any surprises...

It's alright, I came to you and I knew there'd be questions like that. I'm just disappointed I don't know more about our situation by now.

You all ready got an egg? Just wait, watching them hatch is so amazing!

There were advertisements for a place- I thought it seemed interesting so I decided to look into it.

Take a seat. I ordered something that I think you'll like.

No one's really found out anything about this? I thought there had to be someone...

Has anything changed in all the years you've been here?

Been here three years and counting, kid. Goldenrod Breeding Center's local Lancer, at your service. What can I do for ya?

[Ah, you again. It's nice, at least, to see a familiar face. Garry had been helpful enough that so far, he's one of the ones that Marcia is willing to talk to again.

But what she has to say isn't all that pleasant, after having listened to everything he says.]

You actually intend to breed them? Why would you ever want to do something like that?

Ha, then I'll do what I can.

[Lucky for both Riku and Garry, Flare tends to follow his trainer around at all times. As such, when Riku whistles for his trusty charizard, there's the sound of a low grunt, followed by booming footsteps before a big, 7' dragon plops down, looking over his trainer's shoulder.

He blinks when he sees the Charmander. Is that what this is about? Flare nudges Riku with his elbow, and Riku swats a hand at him in turn.]

Technically, Charizards are the second evolution, but I figure it's better to know that you'll end up with a big, orange dragon than to worry about Charmeleons. Those guys are basically just bigger Charmanders with bumps on their heads.

[So that's three and counting, now, who have been here for a few years.]

I've been asking around to learn more about this place, since I'm new. No one seems to have found out much about how we get here or anything at all... I suppose you'll tell me the same?

[Well, he's sort of expecting that kind of reaction so at least he braces himself.]

Well.. From what I learned last time, even if it doesn't make any sense to me, sometimes what you have to do is adapt. Back then, that meant mostly solving puzzles and being able to run very quickly.

...And having an awful lot of luck, now that I think about it.

I also read that you can actually sell the eggs. Ib can't work since she's still so young, so it's up to myself to get enough money for the both of us. I'm already trying to work here so that we have enough to move on, but additional income would be nice..

Yeah, you're pretty much screwed on that front. Sorry, nothing I can do about that.

[Marcia could argue that the two situations are very different, and that adapting in such a way is an awful idea. It means there are more of those creatures around- and more mouths to feed. She won't outright bash the idea, because she can at least see he's trying to do good.

But a firm opinion or two never hurt anyone.]

Alright. What happens if the eggs hatch before you can sell them? Then you will have more mouths to feed, how will you afford that?

[Scream.]

[Alright, not really. But Garry does look a lot more pale than he was a minute ago.]

Oh.. my...

[Give him a second. Izzy the Charmander, in the meanwhile, just leans precariously off of his perch and gives a wave at Flare. Hello, bigger version of himself.]

I'm more worried about the girl I'm traveling with. We just escaped a rather frightening situation... This place seems a lot less confusing and less dangerous, but I'm still worried especially with all the creatures that seem to lurk on the paths. She's only nine. She deserves a rest and to see her parents.

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