12th moon [video/action for Burned Tower]

[paladinlost]

Well, I've finally found a building of historical and mythical significance.

[The video is somewhat dark, but Cecil can be seen, looking attentively at the walls.]

I was unable to visit the matching tower, sadly. But the associated legend is rather interesting. One Pokémon reviving three others... That would take more than the equivalent of a Phoenix Down. Or of a Raise spell.

[He takes a Revive from his pocket and shows it to the camera.]

I also managed to find a few items between all the rocks. Hidden objects and capsules that serve as treasure chests; it almost feels like home. Has anyone found interesting objects on the road?

Comments

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[paladinlost]

Being able to see the person we talk to is a step up from letters, but nothing is better than meeting in person.

I've already started looking for presents [and at this he points at a Pokéball peeking out of his bag], but I admit some of my friends are hard to shop for. I've completely forgotten what teenagers want or need as gifts.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree! It's very difficult to hug a person through a screen.

Teenagers? _{[Iris giggles.]} Oh dear, that is a challenge. It really depends on what sort of teenager you're shopping for.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Or to share a drink and a meal.

All kinds. I tend to make friends with wildly different personalities.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

If someone could find a way to do that it would make talking this way much more enjoyable.

I see...well, that does make things difficult. I'm sure warm clothing would be appreciated this time of year. I'm sure Trainers would appreciate gifts that would help them make their Pokemon stronger.

[video]

[paladinlost]

I've been looking around for those. I know a few people in need of evolution stones, and some of the local Pokémon could make interesting additions to my friends' teams.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

That's so sweet of you! I'm sure your friends will appreciate your gifts.

[video]

[paladinlost]

I hope they will. The first few were already hard to find, and the next will be even worse.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. Good luck.

I find it's easier to find similar gifts for my friends and then add a personal touch.

[video]

[paladinlost]

[Similar gifts for Warrior of Light and Bartz. Oh lord.]

That... might not work in this case.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Are they that different? Well, then, I suppose you'll just have to get something for them that seems to be something they would like. You know them, and I don't, or at least, I'm sure I don't know all of them, so I can't help you much in this regard.

[video]

[paladinlost]

The thing is, I know exactly what all of them might want. But those items are not available in Johto, sadly. So I have to improvise a little.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Oh...I see! What sort of things would you normally get them?

[video]

[paladinlost]

Weapons. Armor. Battle accessories. Healing items. Pratical gifts, in general. [Sorry, Iris. Weapon collecting comes with the whole JRPG protagonist thing.]

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Oh...well, it would be difficult to find such things in Johto. But you can still give them practical gifts like TMs and Potions.

[video]

[paladinlost]

I was thinking about a few Fire-types. With winter's arrival, they can pull double duty as team members and sources of warmth.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

What a good idea! I'm sure your friends will appreciate that!

[video]

[paladinlost]

And even if they do not, at least they won't freeze to death.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

I'm sure warm coats will be appreciated as well.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Especially for the newcomers. With the lack of shops until Cherrygrove, there might be many cases of frostbite in the next few weeks.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

The poor things...I do hope they'll be alright. It's not a very good time to have arrived here. Right before Christmas and they're separated from their friends. _{[She looks upset.]} There must be something we can do for them!

[video]

[paladinlost]

We welcome them as warmly as we can, and we offer advice and recommendations. I'm not certain there's anything else we can do.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Yes I suppose you're right. It feels like I'm close to everyone because I can speak to them through video and yet, we are so far away.

[video]

[paladinlost]

If only we had access to our usual modes of transportation, we could do more, but I've seen no airships in Johto.

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Airships?

No...I've seen nothing like that. It's so odd. It's silly to make everyone walk everywhere.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Flying ships. I think a girl I know called them airplanes.

It's fine for us. We are young, and we are healthy. But what about the elderly? The young children?