Sion Astal

*Today's broadcast is brought to you by one of Sion's pokemon! Flourish the serperior, from the sound of it and the way the camera rocks side to side as it's carried about.

But in any case, the video opens to show the interior of the Azalea Town pokemon center, with Sion picking up his belongings as he's preparing to leave for the day, when he's shyly approached by a young woman....*

U-um, excuse me...

Yes?

Oh, I was just wondering... Since I've seen you around here a lot, and you seem to be a good trainer.... Maybewouldyougooutwithme?

*Sion blinks at that, then gives a wry, apologetic smile*

Ah... You have my sincerest apologies, but I'm afraid I haven't the time to spare for such things. I assure you, the fault lies with me; there is no shortcoming on your part to be concerned with.

But...

*oh, this is getting good; Flourish sidles closer with the camera with a soft sserrr... while Sion shakes his head*

No, it simply would not work. I hope you have a good evening.

*and with that he turns to leave, and Flourish hastily moves to hide the 'gear behind his back, though as the camera's still rolling this simply gives a nice dizzying view of things to accompany the sound*

No, I understand.... So it's true then, you are together with that sleepy-eyed guy you're always hanging out with!

*NOW Flourish laughs, dropping the 'gear in the process, and catching a glimpse of Sion's shocked expression as it tumbles*

What? I beg your--Flourish! What are you doing with that!

*....and on that note, the 'gear FINALLY bumps into something that hits the off button, ending the feed*

*once again, a certain someone's Yamask is floating in the background behind Sion as he records, but he seems to be paying it no mind*

Since it sounds as though quite a few people are planning to go to that event being graciously hosted by Blackthorn's gym leader, I was wondering if anyone had any advice about something...

*he shifts the camera to point at a pile of pokeballs, and even more pokemon lounging about the room behind them*

Just how do you go about deciding which pokemon to bring with you?

*he pauses, then adds*

Ah, and Arturia, might I expect to join us there, as well?

[Video]

*at first, the video appears to be accidental, the 'gear held somewhat off to the side in one hand and thus giving a slightly crooked, odd-angled view in which one can make out Sion smiling and waving goodbye to some of the girls from the Celadon gym. Once the farewells are finished, however, he turns his attention back to the 'gear, now holding it up to better focus on the image on himself. The horns he acquired from the outbreak-inflicted mutations are plainly visible, to the point he's not even bothering making the futile effort to hide or disguise them*

I must say, if the trainers and leaders of the gyms here in this region are as pleasant as the young ladies here, collecting the badges will hardly feel like any trouble at all. Perhaps I'll have to consider paying them a visit again sometime once I've finished...

*he pauses, then adds*

Ah, and by the way, if you're free, would you care to join me for a drink sometime while I'm in the area, Arturia?

*he moves to turn off the feed, glancing up at a distinctive "swa~" from overhead as the video cuts out*


[Action]

*those who are in the immediate area outside the Celadon gym, meanwhile, might be just in time to see a swablu swoop in and land right on Sion's head, settling in quite comfortably as his horns provide a natural nest, much to Sion's apparent chagrin*

And just who let you out, Whisper?

*the only response he gets is a content "blu~"*