tentacletrainer | Chapter 17; Video/Filtered Video/Filtered Voice

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Chapter 17; Video/Filtered Video/Filtered Voice

[Filtered from Bro Strider.]

[[Hello Johto. Have the curious looking Rose Lalonde on your video screens.]]

I have a question. Especially for those who have made it to Azalea and beyond.

When traveling, what has been your most valuable supply? Of course aside from the necessities such as food and water. But is there anything in particular I should possibly obtain for such a trip?

[Video filtered to Karkat]

I've recently spoken with Soul about a few things concerning our travel, and as you are the leader I felt it a good idea to go over the with you, and ask for your opinion on it as well.

It's concerning supplies to take, and letting you know of my general plans on how to go about this.

I wish to be ready to leave at a moment's notice, since that's what it seems will transpire.

[Voice filtered to John]

John, I have plans for you today. Call me when you are awake and able.

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[[She just isn't going to reply to that. It takes her about ten minutes, but pretty sure there is a knock on the door to Dave's apartment.]]

I'm sure you already have extra clothing among your list of necessities, yes?

I suggest buying a compass.

It's... fairly easy to get lost in the Ilex Forest after Azalea.

[He. Certainly seems lost. And tired.]

[And...opening the door a crack and peering outside it.]

Oh...hi...

[He opens the door a little wider. Though he just stands in the doorway, neither making a move to exit the room nor to invite Rose in.]

I do, yes, and thank you. That's good to know. I don't suppose there are any maps of that forest to be had?

...and. You look like you could use rest.

[[She frowns at the lack of enthusiasm. Sure, it's late, but he doesn't seem tired...]]

...what's wrong?

[Nope, not tired. Just feeling a lot of stuff.]

Nothing! Everything's fine.

[You know that tone people get in their voice when they're trying to hide something? Yeah, that's how he sounds right now.]

The first thing it did after I let it out of the pokéball was shock me. For absolutely no reason. And I'm pretty sure it found that really amusing.

...You are absolutely awful at lying.

[[Crossing her arms, she sighs.]]

Do you have Flighty Broad? You will need her on your team as well.

...I wish I could help you with that. I would suggest discipline of some sort, but I've a feeling it found that amusing, it would likely be difficult to teach any different.

Thank you. It will certainly be information we'll need, if this trip is to be in any way successful.

There is not. But the Pokegear seems to come equipped with a type of global positioning satellite device, though difficult to use it may seem.
Also, prepare yourself with forms of light. As wonderful of a light my flaming hoofbeast seems, I would rather have brought a flashlight.

... I can't. I need to keep an eye on the Bro human. It's my turn for sentry duty as we camp.
Though dislikable as he may seem, he is the...

[afhdfh he doesn't want to say it, but --]

He is the only reason I am capable of traveling safely right now.

I wouldn't be able to make such a trip on my own.

See, at first I thought my grudge against electric types was unreasonable, but after this?

... I'm not so sure anymore.
It proceeded to attempt fried fish with my Magikarp after that. ...I have no idea what to do with it, and it won't stay in its ball. Suggestions?

[His face falls a bit, he was trying so hard, too. He sighs.]

I really...don't want to talk about it. So can we just skip the psychoanalysis this time?

She's in the box. I'll have to switch her for...someone. [He looks over his shoulder at Casey, Selina, and Lestat. The two girls are playing some sort of adorable little pokégame while Mr. Superiority sits on the couch and gives them a disdainful look.]

[Oh god this was a tough decision. Look at those faces. Why is he only allowed to have six pokémon with him at once? Why?! It's just not fair!]

[[A similar smile is returned.]]

Really, it wouldn't hurt to make the inquiries now, but you seem awfully enthused about the prospect of a surprise now.

You will certainly hear from me soon. [[Click!]]

That's a shame. And again, thank you. [[Taking notes.]]

Hopefully you receive enough rest to make up for such a task then.

[[...no comment on traveling with Bro, Equius. Just no comment.]]

Right. I will make sure he takes care of sentry duty the next time we need to camp.

[but. this seems a little unlikely.]

... How unbecoming of me. I forgot to introduce myself.

I am Equius Zahhak.

Well.

[[Hmm. Psychoanalyzing a Pokemon. This should be interesting.]]

Has it attacked anyone else that you know of? Or simply you and your Magikarp?

Perhaps trying to find it an outlet for this behavior might help to quell it? Battle with it as often as possible to get all of this...whatever it is out of it's system, and perhaps it would not be as insufferable.

...Yes, you will.

[[She's just going to lean against the wall by your door, waiting.]]

Collect your coat and things. You can likely think this over on the way to the Pokemon Center.

Good. You likely need it.

And it is a pleasure to meet you, Equius. I'm Rose Lalonde. I take it you are the same Equius Nepeta was referring to.

[AAAAND likely Rose can tell; he just had a complete change of face. Obviously, a friend of Nepeta's is a friend of his.]

Yes, I most likely am. Unless there is somehow another Equius about Johto.

[He doesn't look happy about this. Sighing again, he walks back into the room, grabbing his stuff and returning Selina and Lestat to their pokéballs. After closing and locking the door, he pulls on his coat and swings his bag over his shoulder. He then gives Rose a look that says "okay, I'm ready. Now what?"]

[[All of this just deepens her frown for a moment before she sighs. Taking him by the hand, she drags him down the hall.]]

You act as if I am about to put you through horrendous torture of some unworldly kind.

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