isthedeadcat | 09. Tea. Tea. Tea. [Video/Action for Violet] Backdated to before the Ushiromiya flood (aka Sunday).

09. Tea. Tea. Tea. [Video/Action for Violet] Backdated to before the Ushiromiya flood (aka Sunday).

[Today, we open the video feed to see this: :). Yes, that's a ditto.

After a moment the Ditto moves away, to let the rest of the scene be seen. Lion is sitting under a tree's shade right at the beginning of Route 32. Violet City can be seen close by, so it's clear there is still no intention at all of leaving town. Surprising pretty much nobody.
Sitting on Lion's right side and with several implements for preparing tea, we have a very very focused Riolu. We also have a small fire, and a teapot.
And in the background, attempting to dig a hole, there is a Gible, who doesn't notice a thing about this video feed. There is also a Houndoom running around the woods (which explains the fire), but that one cannot be seen in the video feed.]

Good afternoon, Johto.

When I was in Cherrygrove, I had the good fortune of trying some teas that I hadn't ever tried before. I suppose it's only natural that a different world than my own would also have new and different plants and blends.

[At that, Alyssa the Riolu gets up, running to check on the water being boiled.]

I must admit that I have been a bit selfish. But with all the comments about strange vivid dreams, and all the ominous signals of something big coming to us soon, I though that maybe I could share my little secret with everyone.

I have been reading about the herbs used for tea since I arrived to Violet, and I found that one of them is particularly good as a relaxant, and can help people who have trouble falling asleep or who have nightmares.
There seem to be no secondary effects either, so there won't be chances of suddenly falling asleep during work or training.

If anyone is interested in finding about it, I won't mind to share the information I have, just let me know.

[There is a pause here before Lion resumes the talking, this time with a much more serious expression.]

I would like to also ask everyone to be very careful in the next few days, and if possible to avoid being alone or in the roads. I know those who have been here for longer won't have any trouble recognizing the signals, but I wouldn't like the newer people to end up getting in trouble because of this.

Also, if anyone has any information, I would be really thankful if it could be shared with everyone.

[And now, another smile and a polite nod of the head.] And that should be everything. I hope everyone is doing well, even if the heat may be a little too much.

[Private to Will.]

I remember I promised you to have cake and relax for a day once I returned to Violet.

I already ordered the cake, so once you have free time feel free to pick it up, tea will be ready for whenever you arrive.

[/Private to Will.]

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Never bothered too much before. [xD]

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I'm not surprised at all. Even if it is horrifying.

I never had time to think on it.

You were a very busy person, weren't you? [Lion is now setting everything to prepare the tea, while Alyssa goes fetch the teapot.]

You can say that. [The title wasn't there for anything. Gerturde is trying to see how long can she act like a statue in Will's lap.]

Being busy is not a bad thing, but sometimes one needs to stop and smell the flowers.

[And now, we are preparing the tea. And it smells kinda awesome.]

Hn. You're right.

[Oh, the Skitty wants to help too!]

It's fine. I'll make sure you have plenty of time now.

[Turning to the Skitty, as if never having said something quite serious and important xD] Gertrude, we have the plates for the cake in that basket, can you bring them over?

[He's not saying anything, but there's a small smile.

The Skitty freezes in her place.]

[Watch the Skitty bringing the whole basket.]

[A sigh at the Skitty xD] Well, at least she tries.

She didn't want to break any of them.

[Gertrude's mind: Shortest attention spawn ever.]

[Chuckle...] She does seem to be a hard worker. [Even if a bit full of fail xD]

She is. Always helping around. [Gerturde purrs happily.]

That's good. [Taking the plates out from the basket... And then back to the tea.]

Hn. Beatrice is getting stronger with her pokemons.

It's good to see her doing so well... She has been learning so much.

She seems really happy about it.

Everything is so new for her... I'm really happy about her being able to see a world like this.

Do you think she will ask for the truth if she talks with Beatrice?

I don't know... If she does, then I will try to explain it to her as best as I can.

Don't think too hard about it, you'll only get a headache.

First you tell me about it, and then you tell me to not to think too much.

You are mean, Will.

I just asked if she would ask for the truth, no if you have planned to tell her.

You should know I always think too much about those topics by now. There is no way out of this one.

You always think too much.

[Come here, he's going bring Lion close now.]

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