best_laid_plans | Turn 002 // Voice-->Video (action for Route 35)

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Turn 002 // Voice-->Video (action for Route 35)

[Impatient with training, Malik's left a note on his desk for his Rocket supervisors ("Back soon. Look forward to gifts") and successfully escaped HQ. A profitable venture should cancel out the breach of conduct.

Except why is it so nice outside. Why is everyone so happy. People aren't, by nature, happy creatures. This unnerves him.

Turning to the PokéGear, he switches it on.]

Experienced travelers. This weather's an anomaly, correct....

[Except then the feed goes staticky; the Gear hits the ground and switches to video. A dark-skinned boy with a Duel Disk on one arm is twisting to get a look at what's knocked him over, snuggled against his back and hugging him.

For that matter, trying to kiss him.]

Smoochum! Smoo!

[What an auspicious beginning to his life of crime.]

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Ah, I haven't seen that kind before!

No?

[He can't be too disappointed. Perhaps he got an uncommon Pokémon right from the start. (Besides, it's always better to do one's own research than rely on others to get it right.)]

Then we can both learn something today! Mawile, say hello.

[Mawile turns her head to the feed and gnashes her teeth-horns, distressed. Her trainer snuck out of HQ this morning. She hopes he's properly up to no good....]

[Well, if convincing Mr. Lazy Mage here that he's a nice guy can be considered up to no good, then...]

Haa, she looks kind of anxious about something. Wonder what's got her so worried on such a nice day.

[Depends what he does with that impression afterwards.]

I'm afraid that's her default expression.

Hey, now, smile. We're making a friend. [He nudges Mawile, who tosses her ears and glances up, finally smiling winningly for the camera.]

Better?

[Well, he's more likely to share information with someone he likes. Also, he's more likely to pay attention to/stare at the bothersome things someone he dislikes does.]

Ah, I know that type pretty well. But it's definitely better when she's smiling like that.

Isn't it?

[He reaches down to pick her up, so she can smile at the screen better.]

Maybe she's grumpy from being cooped up. I'll keep her out so she can enjoy this gorgeous day!

That'll be better, right?

[The last was to Mawile, who rolls her eyes at Ryner over the Gear. Apparently she's willing to give this exchange that much.]

That's a good idea! It really is such a great day out today, isn't it~

Definitely better for traveling.

I'll have to put in as much distance as I can before the temperature drops again....

[Not that he'd been out in the cold, actually, but the ground's still wet from melting snow. (He should know. Thanks, Smoochum.)]

Ah, I hope the weather stays good long enough for you, if you're planning on doing some traveling. Johto's winters tend to be harsh.

I don't think I've got too much left on this route. A friend sent me a really good map, so I should be set to go!

I'll hurry along, though. Just in case!

Sounds like you have a good friend.

Oh, he's the best. We...didn't know each other too well back home, but he's been here for a while so he's really helped me out!

I hope everyone else has friends that wonderful.

[He says with an almost carefree sigh. He can't remember the last time he felt this happy. It's kind of weird.]

It's really great when you have someone like that, isn't it? To be honest, a really close friend of mine just arrived a few days ago, so I can understand what your friend must be feeling since you arrived, you know?

Really? Then I suppose congratulations are in order!

I hope you both can meet up soon.

Ah, we already have. Usually it should have taken longer for him to get here, but, well, I guess some of the Ralts that have recently shown up decided to help him out a bit.

Sorry - Ralts? A Pokémon, right?

Glad it helped out, in any case...

Yeah. I've never seen them on any of the routes before, but they're all over the place right now.

Strange....

Though, it's fortunate for you they offered a hand. I'd like to see one myself...it'd make the journey go much faster!

Ah, well, you never know. Maybe you will!

I'll keep an eye out, then.

But I really shouldn't keep you if you just met up with your friend again....

Ah, it's fine, it's fine! You're not keeping me at all. He needs time to get settled in anyway.

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