kingofgamecorner | 1st Piece // New Bark Town // Video to Voice

[A buzz of noise comes through the PokéGear, cutting off just as fast but bringing attention to the confused face on the screen, the gray sky behind his head. He moves the view and fingers show, playing with the device before the screen goes black. Any attempts to bring it back will be ignored.

A good few hours later, there's a call from the same source- this time without a face. A dash of static threatens to cut out again, before a voice comes through. Soft, distracted, but calm.]

-hello. Could I speak to a "breeder"?

I just arrived - here - earlier today. I've already found out we can't go back... But I can't pick where to go now, just by these books. That is- how to get started, with breeding. And the walk- Does this bag really have all I'll need to get to the next stop?

[There's the sound of soft flipping, and then a quiet mumble, nearly drowned out by the hissing wind.]

It looks like a long way, with just the two of us...

[A louder thump, and volume pick up.]

And, actually- anyone with advice on taking that road in the snow? I haven't found any matches or anything.

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Yeah, that's the same with me for now. Zipper's a handful by herself.

[How he figured out that part, well, Varon's not afraid of a little hand's on approach to animals of any kind.]

I'm thinkin' that a li'l travel never hurts the soul any. Maybe I'll learn more out there than I'll pick up from any book. Ah, you know, I just realized you don't know my name. I'm Varon. Nice meetin' ya.

[His Eevee pops up into Varon's shoulders and coos at the screen, her tail wrapping around his neck for balance.]

Varon, huh? Well, Varon-san!

I don't know if I'll end traveling around or finding some new place to call home, but I hope I'll get a chance to meet you in person one day.

[And only partly because Togepi seems to have taken a shine to the friendly Eevee.]

I'd like that.

[Maybe it's not so bad starting over. It's now moving forward in a strange world that's going to be challenging but his Eevee has certainly made her way into his emotional armor.]

Zipper likes that idea too.

[She's rubbing her face with his and purring with delight.]

Oy, I know, you wanna meet your new friend, huh.

[She squeaks happily.]

Haha- Well I'll keep giving tabs on where I am!

If I'm anywhere nearby, we can arrange a meeting.

Ace! I'll do the same. Right now, I gotta get my pack in order. Later!

[Just then, Miss Mom comes into the room to call Varon's name.]

Yeah, yeah, I know. I'll get it do-

[-click-]

-wait, if you're with that "mom" lady then you-

[-ah. Too late.

...perhaps he should try and talk Togepi into another trek-try.]

[His video comes back on to show Varon putting on his sweater and his Eevee is jumping up and down on the bed which restarted the feed.]

I know, I know. You're excited about the trip. In a minute.

-huh?

[Somebody had already turned away from his screen to dig through the handbook for advice with a new eye, when he hears the voice is back.

Gah- "Why'd he put it down?!" scramble!]

Eee! eee!

[Zipper chirps in response during her jumping which is causing the video to become dizzying from the movement of the bed.]

I know, I know.

[His eyes look to the Gear and sees the light blinking.]

Oh man!

[He picks it up.]

So sorry, mate. I didn't think it came back on. I'm headin' out in a few.

Ah, it's okay.

[At least it's not just him, then...]

-I'll be staying here at the Professor's, for awhile it seems.

If it helps to know.

I'll be leavin' in a few. I'll meet you there. I gotta talk to the Prof about somethin' anyway.

[Zipper starts running in circles chasing her tail, catches it and rolls onto her back and licking it.]

I think...she needs a check-up.

-really? She seems fine to me.

[Compared to a dog's behavior, that is.

But who's he to say how an "Eevee" should act?]

Maybe she's restless?

[He gives Zipper a pat on the head and she chirps in response.]

Well, I wanna make sure she's good for the trip. I need to stop in to talk to the prof anyway for some info on hardcopy. I'm not big on usin' devices.

Ah, that might be a problem.

I know we have these handbooks, but it looks like a lot of stuff happens on this 'PokéGear'.

[Like, talking now, for instance.]

Ah. Well, guess I'll have to make due. I'll see ya later?

Definitely!

[Echoing "togiii" from the Pokémon!]

Cheers!

[He gives a salute while Zipper gives a chirp and a hop.]

EEEeeee

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