isthedeadcat | 08. On the road! Back. Again. [Video/Action for Route 31]

[The feed opens to show some trees, a cave in the back, and Lion, who seems to be on the road once more.]

Good morning everyone. Hopefully everyone is also having a good day today.

Right now I'm back on Route 31, I'm going back a little to meet with someone from my world, but I should be back in Violet in a few days. [Lion did leave letters for Will and the most moe of the Beatos (and there is also a brb letter for Maria which I forgot but Lion wouldn't have), but well, letters are not the best communication method ever so have an extra message guys xD]

We decided to stop a bit, so that Seth could take a rest, he has been working very hard so we can get to our destination as fast as possible. [The pokégear now moves to show a Houndoom, having the best nap in the land of ever (with running in dreams and all the works!). It then moves to show the road.]
This is a nice place to see, now that there are no bug swarms all over; hopefully it will be a nice calm trip, unlike the last one. [Ooooh, you just jinxed it, Lion xD]

I also have a question.

I have been thinking of challenging some of the gyms. The rewards seem good enough, and I'm sure that the skills that can be obtained there would be a good addition to my plans for breeding pokémon.
Do you know which gyms have the most interesting rewards? Both learning and material rewards are good enough, I was just curious to know the opinions of others.

A bit of conversation would also be appreciated, it's been a while since I last was alone on the road.

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What kind of rewards are you talking about? [Hiro tilts his head slightly] All I've heard about is that rumor that says we can leave if we get all eight.

There are individual rewards for beating each gym, usually technical machines or other useful items.

Oh yeah, I got a TM from Falkner when I beat him. [he pauses] So all of them do that?

Yes, all of them give away rewards. May I ask which TM it was?

It was for a Flying type attack. I haven't used it yet though.

That sounds interesting enough... Can you please let me know about it if you ever do use it?

Sure. Have you tried to take on Falkner yourself? As far as the gyms go, I hear he's the weakest, so getting the TM from him shouldn't be too much trouble.

I will probably give it a try before leaving Violet.

Have you been to any other gyms yet?

I haven't gone further than Violet yet, I spent many months in Cherrygrove before moving on.

... Months?

Didn't you get bored?

I really enjoyed my time in Cherrygrove.

You always see many new faces there, as it is the first stop for all the trainers... And the idea of leading a peaceful life is not something that really bothers me.

I suppose it is a thing of personal taste, many would get bored easily.

... I guess I can understand why it would be nice. Especially if you don't want to leave. [he remembers Sayaka before he "kidnapped" her away]

You really want to live here?

Yes, I believe this is a place where I can live happily and in peace.

I'm glad for you. I just hope you'll be able to stay.

I hope so too... I will still do the best of whatever time I have here.

I'm sure you'll be fine.

Hopefully Johto will hear you.

Have you been doing well, Ibuki-san?

If it doesn't, I'll make it.

[a nod] Yeah, I have been. What about you? ... And you can call me Hiro, if you want.

I've been fine, just reading quite a bit. The books in the library are really interesting.

Library?

[... has never even looked ahaha]

There is a school in Violet... It has a library. Most of the books are about pokémon, of course, but it's still fascinating.

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