[Route 29] Video - New Bark Town

[dreamsofahero]

*here, have an image of a young man with long, silver hair and an outfit that's most definitely not suited to any kind of journey appear on the screen*

Ah, hello. I'm afraid I'm not quite sure how I came to be here- wherever "here" is- but if there's anything anyone could tell me, I'd certainly be glad to hear it. In particular, if anyone could direct me to the nearest place I could acquire more than just one change of clothes. Not that I don't appreciate being given one, but...

*doesn't bother elaborating beyond that; his ridiculously long, silken robes probably speak for themselves just fine. seems about to leave it at that, when something seems to prod him and there's a soft but stern "absol!" from just out of sight of the screen*

Ah, yes, something rather warmer would probably be for the best, as well.

*the following "...sol." possibly sounds less than satisfied, but by then Sion's already turning off the broadcast*

Comments

[tearsofademon]

Well, Rose is really motivated, somehow. It's all I can do sometimes to keep her from overworking everyone else...

[dreamsofahero]

Oh my, Ryner, you've sunken so low as to let your companions do all the work for you?

[tearsofademon]

I earn enough myself so I can keep them fed and a roof over their heads, at least.

[dreamsofahero]

Why, Ryner, you, willingly doing work?

[tearsofademon]

Ah... it's mostly just looking up stuff for the secretaries at the Pokémon Center. It's not strenuous at all, I get to learn about how things work around here, and they don't have to starve, so it's bearable.

[dreamsofahero]

*....was that the ghost of a fond smile for a moment there? you probably just imagined it...*

.....well, perhaps being here has done you some good.

[tearsofademon]

[Technology, man. Even after fifteen months, it does unexpected things. Probably just an odd blip or something.]

You think so?

["Fairy~" Rose knows so.]

[dreamsofahero]

Of course. You haven't complained once about having to work this entire conversation...

[tearsofademon]

Well, unlike a certain someone, the secretaries at the Center don't work me to the bone for ten days without a break.

[dreamsofahero]

Oh? But I seem to recall a certain student at the academy who could never be bothered to even lift a finger, let alone do anything resembling work...

[tearsofademon]

Er, well, there's also this little devil here who makes a point of not letting me laze around...

[slightly pointed glance toward Rose, who just looks back at him innocently. She is totally innocent, merely a cute pink thing, and certainly never pulls his hair or Pounds him or zaps him with lightning or anything, what are you talking about.]

[dreamsofahero]

Oh? Well, I suppose it's good to know that there was at least someone looking out for your own good...

[tearsofademon]

If you want to call it that...

[dreamsofahero]

Between her and Ferris, I suppose I don't have to worry about you at all.

[tearsofademon]

I hope that means you'll worry more about yourself for once.

[dreamsofahero]

Oh? But I can't imagine what there'd be to worry about...

[tearsofademon]

Says the man who has to be reminded several times to do important things like sleeping.

[dreamsofahero]

Well, once I'm in the middle of working on something, it makes more sense just to finish it, after all.

[tearsofademon]

Because fainting from exhaustion definitely makes sense.

[dreamsofahero]

It's not that bad.

[tearsofademon]

Uh huh, sure it's not.

At least take some time to rest while you're traveling, okay? It'd be a pain if you overdid it and I had to come get you or something, you know.

[dreamsofahero]

Why, Ryner, you do care...!

[tearsofademon]

I just don't want to end up responsible if you do something troublesome, okay?

[dreamsofahero]

Hahaha. Don't worry, I'll be fine.

*...whether that can be believed or not, there's a very firm "Absol sol" from his companion, who apparently has no intention of allowing him to overdo it*

[tearsofademon]

Guess I'll leave it to your partner to make sure of that, then.