1st treasure [voice/action for route 29]

[captainash]

So, can anyone tell me how I ended up with a fire-breathing hellhound? Not that I don't like it, but I was wondering why that one out of all those strange animals out there.

[The voice sounds more casually curious than surprised or alarmed or confused, which is exactly how he likes it. He keeps going, ignoring the puppy's whines for the moment.]

Is it a random decision? Did that woman look at me and tell the professor 'Oh, that man looks like a dog lover'? Or did that lab just happen to have a few extra puppies around when I arrived?

[The whines grow louder as he speaks. In fact, by the end of his sentence they are replaced by a bark, followed by the sound of paws running through tall grass.]

...Well, I can already tell I'll be in good paws until I reach the next town, at least. No... purple rat shall ever manage to harm me.

[That one certainly won't, because people hanging around the eastern end of route 29 might have the chance to witness said rat getting caught in a Pokéball. His first capture, he's so proud. They might also get sniffed by an eager puppy, but it probably doesn't bite. Otherwise, the middle-aged man reading the handbook beneath a tree would probably put a stop to it.]

Comments

[Video]

[rooster_shout]

It's because you'll need him, some pokemon aren't very nice to people. [Not to mention it gets worse then rats and birds later on.]

I have a grown up one mister, he's really cool.

[voice]

[captainash]

Maybe I will, at that, if too many of these creatures can set me on fire. But why a dog over a bird or a cat?

[Why a Dark-type with 'hound' in its name, but that'd be saying too much.]

A grown up one? That's because of the 'evolution' the book mentions, right?

[voice]

[rooster_shout]

Well other pokémon can do more than just breath fire.

[Originally is something certain pokemon names lack.]

Yep, Cerberus is really awesome! [He actually gets out a pokémon to show you. Out of it comes a bigger and more intimidating hell hound.]

[voice]

[captainash]

They can also bite, from what I hear over there. And I assume that list of types is not just for show.

[He's starting to wonder if he should be wary of electric cats jumping out of the bushes or something. And wow, that one is bigger indeed.]

...Not bad. The horns are a nice touch. When should mine look like that?

[Video]

[subtlecoruscate]

I think most of us just wake up with a random Pokemon...

[Said random Pokemon can be seen rolling in the background if his puppy wants to say hi]

[Voice]

[captainash]

Really. I guess this means they did have too many dogs on hand.

[The puppy is too busy setting a Rattata on fire, but his trainer is definitely observing them.]

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

Not necessarily. People tend to arrive in groups, but they don't all get the same starter.

video;

[stellar_loussier]

Pokemon is your friend.

[voice]

[captainash]

Well, he's definitely friendly. That would explain why they want us to get more.

[voice]

[stellar_loussier]

Mnm! Pokemon will also protect you from bad Pokemon and bad people ...

[video]

[impulsives]

...Nobody knows how you get your starter, it's just there when you wake up.

[...ANYWAYS NEW PEOPLE WEEK HUH.]

Anything else you'd like to ask?

[voice]

[captainash]

So it's a dog just because it happens to be a dog. Good to know.

[Totally not a reference to the Gundam, nope.]

Those 'Normal'-types. What exactly makes them normal?

[voice]

[impulsives]

Basically it means that they're not affiliated with the rest of the elemental types in this place.

[He'd go into a more elaborate description but he needs to know if you get it first.]

[Video]

[whateveryoueatliveitspart]

[So what if you're using voice, Apollo hasn't bothered trying to learn how to use anything other than video.]

I haven't heard if there's a reason why anyone gets one kind of Pokémon with them instead of another. I had a Spearow waiting for me. They're like falcons. It shouldn't make a difference what kind you have with you to begin with though, as long as you take good care of it.

[Voice]

[captainash]

[That's okay, it just gives him more potential things to observe.]

That's good to hear. I like dogs as much as the next person, but I was starting to wonder if there was something else to it.

[...Beyond the mobile suit reference, that is.]

[Video forever]

[whateveryoueatliveitspart]

I don't like birds any more than I like any other kind of animal, so I don't think that things you like have anything to do with what Pokémon you have with you.

video;

[tacklepounce]

Ooh, I haven't seen one of those befur!

[ Here's a little girl with ridiculous too-cheerful animal puns, here to help. Possibly. ]

I don't know how it gets chosen, mine is a kitty cat.

[voice]

[captainash]

A cat? Can it breathe fire too, or does it have poisonous claws instead?

[Why yes, he's started reading the handbook a little.]

[voice]

[tacklepounce]

[ She swaps to audio to match, and: ]

Ummm, neither. She's just a kitty cat.

[ Normal-types: very boring without TMs. ]

[voice]

[idlewanderlust]

I'm not sure why they choose, but the fire breathing dogs are all extremely reliable~ ♥

[voice]

[captainash]

Good. Reliable is exactly what I need right now.

[voice]

[idlewanderlust]

Ufufu... Then you've hit the Pokemon jackpot.

video;

[lightofheart]

[ There's a Houndoom just chillin', nose against the 'gear as he sniffs a bit, then turns his head away to bark. Having gotten his trainer's attention, he moves away as Kairi picks up the 'gear. ]

Oh! You started with a Houndour, too? [ Suddenly, a bright smile. ] Well, I'm not entirely sure what gets them to make the decision, but I'm glad I started with him. They're pretty strong!

[voice]

[captainash]

[Man, those dogs sure are popular.]

Considering the wildlife, I can see why a strong dog would be good to have. My Houndour seems happy to fight, at least.

voice;

[lightofheart]

[ She reluctantly switches to voice herself. ]

And they really are loyal, too. [ A pause. ] My name's Kairi, by the way. How well have you been adjusting?