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[matini]

[At first, there's an up close and personal view of a Snivy, curiously fiddling with the Pokegear. A woman calls and the grass-type drops it to go scampering off toward the source. A moment later, Mom Lalonde picks it up.]

Excuse her. Curiosity and mischief bundled into one creature seems to be a combination that yields...interesting results. One of them being the theft of communication devices.

[She shrugs, not really bothered by this. Actually, she looks amused by it.]

That being said, where am I? Not to be ungrateful for another chance at life, but this isn't quite what I expected to end up in.

[The Snivy climbs up onto Mom's shoulder, glancing haughtily at the 'gear.]

Though, the creatures we were given are pretty cute, I have to say. Wherever this is, it's not so bad.

[It can be a hell of a lot worse, anyway.]

Comments

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[healium]

[So close, and yet, not... Rolal.]

My name is Jane Crocker. Roxy is my best friend from home.

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[matini]

I see.

[Hmm.]

Well, it's nice to meet you, Jane. If someone like me considers you a friend, then I don't see a reason I shouldn't consider you one myself.

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[healium]

[It's enough to bring a small smile to her face, nodding.] Of course, if it's not strange to you, Ms. Lalonde. I suppose now is the time to ask if someone is catching you up to speed on what this place is?

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[matini]

I've seen far stranger in the game, I assure you, hee hee! Dave's explaining some of it to me, but I wouldn't mind hearing someone else's take on it.

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[healium]

Oh! He knows far more than I do, so it really would be best for him to do the explaining.

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[matini]

Ah, but he might leave something out whereas you might add to the knowledge. And besides, the two of us have been skipping around topics in an elaborate game of verbal hopscotch.

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[healium]

Hoo hoo! Well, I guess to start, you're in the world of Pokemon. It was a game I played as a child, though I don't recognize the name Johto or anything on this half. The basic gist is to raise your Pokemon and beat the Gym Leaders, as a trainer. As a breeder, you are to hatch and raise and breed the very best Pokemon.

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[matini]

Sounds pretty simple. Is it possible to do both?

[As fascinating as breeding Pokemon is, she needs to do other things in addition to that, man.]

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[healium]

I don't see why not. I think the difference is the amount of eggs for breeders, and that they also don't need badges to use the HMs, such as Fly or Surf.

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[matini]

Interesting! That makes the life of a breeder more convenient than a Trainer's in some respect.

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[healium]

It does! Trainers get discounts on healing items though, and have an easier way of making money through the countless battles. I am still working up my team before taking on any gyms though.

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[matini]

Then again, I suppose that would balance how breeders could potentially sell the Pokemon eggs to other people. What are the gyms like?

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[healium]

Well, the leaders use one specific type each. The one in Violet is considered the first for many, because Falkner has the lowest leveled ones in the range of thirties. He uses all flying types.

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[matini]

[She nods.]

That makes sense. Do you know anything about the other region? I've noticed that the map function lists a place called "Kanto."

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[healium]

Kanto.. Oh, that's the version that is the same as the games I played! It has Pallet Town, Viridian City, and the likes. I'm certain it has all the same Pokemon that Johto has though.

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[matini]

[She nods, thinking.]

Hm. Two regions to potentially explore. At least this place doesn't keep one bored for very long.

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[healium]

No, it's been hustle and bustle since I arrived. There is always something to do.