isthedeadcat | 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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Mm, not precisely. It's not something you'd really have control over.

It would be a little like reading a book for the second time, I suppose... It's not as fun as discovering everything, but you can appreciate the little details much better.

Exactly~ Plus, the towns and such are different in the games, so it's not as if you'd know everything.

I suppose they must be quite smaller... I don't know much about video games, but I can't imagine a game with cities and towns that big to explore.

Generally towns in games consist of just the buildings you need to explore for gameplay purposes, plus maybe a few extra for atmosphere. Definitely not as big, no.

It makes sense... There isn't much of a point to make a city that big just for a game, after all.

The distance between towns is much shorter, too. Traveling here is quite difficult in comparison.

Of course... Video games do sound a bit more interesting when you think about the possibility of exploring a new world.

I've always thought that was one of the most interesting parts about them.

There isn't much exploring to do in the few games I have seen... Then again, I'm more of a fan of books than games.

Oh? What sort of books?

My Grandfather was quite passionate for western cultures, and he had a huge collection of books.

I must admit that most of my reading material were school textbooks, but I always enjoyed novels as a way to pass my time.

Ah, I see~ School textbooks can admittedly be quite interesting sometimes, depending on the subject matter.

That much is true... Do you enjoy reading too, Oshitari-san?

Very much so, yes~ Though I mostly read novels.

May I ask what kind of novels?

...Romance novels, generally.

Ah, I see...

I haven't read much of the genre, I must admit, but I have read a few here and there.

Which genre do you prefer, then?

I've read a bit of everything, as my grandfather was really interested in western cultures... But he had quite a few fantasy novels and some murder mystery ones, so those are the genres I'm most familiar with.

Hmm, fantasy I'm not very familiar with, but I have read a few mystery novels. They're quite interesting.

They certainly are.

One of my cousins was very passionate about them, and I remember he always told me that they were even better if you tried to solve the mystery, instead of just watching the detective do all the work.

Your cousin had it right, I think~ It's much more fun that way.

Yes, I had quite a bit of fun with the ones I read.

But you know, you are the second person I know who mentions romance novels... It may be a sign.

Oh? You've encountered someone else who likes them?

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