[Route 29] Video/Action - Pewter City ((backdated to the 2nd))

[dreamsofahero]

*the video cuts in to a certain silver-haired king, seated in what some may recognize as the grassy meadow in the southeast part of Pewter City. He looks rather thoughtful, apparently oblivious to the Swablu perched on his head between the horns that still linger from the outbreak a month ago*

In another week, I'll have been in this world for seven months already. While I realize that there are some who have been here much longer, I can't help thinking it's quite a long time. Were it not for the reassurances that time in our own worlds does not pass while we're here, I'd be quite concerned indeed for what state the kingdom would be in by now.

*a pause, then he continues*

Admittedly, though, this world does have its diversions. However now I wonder, does anyone know whether, after a gym leader has been defeated once, will the accept a challenge from the same person again? It would certainly be interesting to test out various new combinations and strategies, after all...

*of course, should this talk of challenging gym leaders make one curious enough to look, you might notice an open case containing a newly completed set of all sixteen badges sitting in his lap before the feed ends :)*

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[tearsofademon]

[also sitting on the grass somewhat nearby]

So, now that you're done, we can finally stay in one place for a while, right?

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[dreamsofahero]

Well, I was starting to wonder whether the gym leaders would accept another challenge, so I can try out some of the others against them...

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[tearsofademon]

Don't even start with that! We've been on the road constantly for a month! A month! You've got all the badges, so take a damn break already, would you?

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[dreamsofahero]

Ah, but where's your sense of adventure and exploration, Ryner?

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[tearsofademon]

It died after you decided to put it to work constantly with no breaks for weeks on end.

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[dreamsofahero]

Oh? But you didn't even do a thing while I was busy training and challenging all those gyms, you know...

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[tearsofademon]

I was busy recuperating from being dragged all over the continent!

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[dreamsofahero]

And most of that you spent riding your pokemon, at that...

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[tearsofademon]

Only because that's the only way to keep up with your pace.

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[dreamsofahero]

So, it should be no trouble at all to visit them all again.

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[tearsofademon]

Eventually, maybe. Right now, no way.

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[dreamsofahero]

Well, I suppose with an attitude like that it'll be a whole year before we can find out what good that ticket is...

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[tearsofademon]

You could go by yourself if you wanted to, y'know.

[enjoymyatelier]

[...

Jesus]

You obtained all of the badges in Johto and Kanto in seven months? Congratulations on your victory, then.

[dreamsofahero]

*there's a reason why Ryner's been complaining so much about being dragged across Johto and Kanto......*

Ah, well, thank you.

[enjoymyatelier]

How did they all go for you? I haven't been as diligent about pursuing the badges because I've found practically everything else to be more interesting, but I suppose it couldn't hurt to ask about your experiences.

[dreamsofahero]

Well, each one is different, of course, and some were certainly more challenging than others, but overall I can't say it's too difficult, with a little planning and strategy.

[enjoymyatelier]

I presumed as much. I suppose I'll just take my time, then.

[because why bother if he's going to win effortlessly as usual...]

Which are the more challenging ones?

[dreamsofahero]

That depends on the makeup of your team, really. Probably the only one worth mentioning as being a challenge regardless is the gym in Viridian City, as its leader uses a variety of different types of pokemon. Other than that, once you've won the badges from all eight gyms in one region, when you challenge the leaders in the other you can face a much more powerful team than they usually employ, which certainly adds to the challenge.

[enjoymyatelier]

That's more promising than I expected. If nothing else, the Viridian gym leader should prove fairly interesting given that I'm going through Johto first.

[dreamsofahero]

*raising an eyebrow*

You prefer something as challenging as possible?

[enjoymyatelier]

I prefer worthy challenges.

[dreamsofahero]

And what makes a challenge "worthy", if I might ask?

[enjoymyatelier]

A challenge is 'worthy' if I actually have to work to complete it rather than coming up with a solution in about five minutes.

[dreamsofahero]

Oh? Then perhaps you should have started challenging the gym leaders sooner; it's certainly more challenging when trying to match or set a record, especially since you'd have to make do with whatever you'd had time to train at that point.