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

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

Who knows. I've never been back.

[Voice]

[captainash]

...We'll find out sooner or later.

[Voice]

[su6tlecoruscate]

...guess so...

[Voice]

[captainash]

...But, this world... It's not at war or anything, is it? That's not why we were given those creatures?

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

There's some conflict, but not a war. Maybe the Pokemon are just to help us travel.

[Since wild Pokemon tend to jump out at you a lot and defense is good]

[Voice]

[captainash]

Or maybe we're brought here to give them the chance to travel. Or both.

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

You're putting a lot of thought into this.

[She just kinda went along with it]

[Voice]

[captainash]

I just woke up on an unknown planet and was offered a dog that can breathe fire by an unstable woman. I can't just accept it all without wondering first.

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

...I guess...

[Voice]

[captainash]

...Besides, this looks like a pretty interesting place. Wouldn't it be nice to know more about it?

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

[It's definitely interesting...but not necessarily for the right reasons]

You'll find out more anyway. It just won't always make sense.

[Voice]

[captainash]

...And I guess I'll learn to accept that?

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

That's the easiest way to do things...

[He's welcome to try and find out more...but answers aren't that easy to find...]

[Voice]

[captainash]

Then I'll just have to lookf deeper every so often, if only for the challenge.

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

Suit yourself.

[Voice]

[captainash]

Oh, I will. May I ask your name?

[Voice]

[su6tlecoruscate]

I'm Rima. Touya Rima.

[Voice]

[captainash]

I'm Captain Ash. It's nice to meet you, Rima.

[Voice]

[subtlecoruscate]

Nice to meet you too...and welcome to Johto...

[Even though she doesn't sound at all enthusiastic about it...]

[Voice]

[captainash]

Thanks. I'll try to enjoy my stay, even with everything I've heard.