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[broomwithaview]

Summer's gone, but you would never be able to tell from this weather. They call this an 'indian summer', right?

[The video opens to a shot of Till, Kiki's Sawsbuck, showing off his autumn foliage, not quite as thick as he would like, given the heat. He shakes his massive antlers and prances a few times, making Kiki giggle, even as she wipes sweat from her brow.]

Isn't Till handsome with his fall antlers? I also got him a saddle--

[Till obligingly turns a bit, showing off a neat little saddle and harness getup, which looks sturdy, if not elegant.]

I had some trouble finding a saddle that was all right on his back, since he's different from a Ponyta. So I improvised a little.

[A beat.]

I've been thinking about traveling a lot, lately. Maybe even going around all of Kanto. Anyone have any tips for long distances?


[[private text to Arturia]]
What's the vacation policy? Say I wanted to take a few weeks off.

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[broomwithaview]

I'm not worried about the brooms, I'm more worried about the other workers! He'd get so mad if everyone was sleeping on the job!

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[doitrockapella]

You're not making a very good case for leaving him behind, you know.

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[broomwithaview]

I'm not, am I? Maybe I know I'd miss him. But I know he'd behave, though, he's a good boy.

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[used_realtears]

[Oh, hey, long time no see! Nobita and Tamashii are currently resting on Route 36.]

Um...I haven't traveled around here much, but I went on long trips back home! [Home...an odd word, now.] Well, sometimes bad things happened because we didn't take care of our supplies, so you should be careful about that! And...don't forget to bring food! Although it'll probably just be for you... [Why can Pokemon eat berries while humans can't? T_T]

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[doitrockapella]

I'm sure he is.

And tell me, how are the others? I can see Till's looking majestic lately, but I haven't heard about the rest of your team yet.

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[broomwithaview]

Oh, they're all grown up now! [A giggle.] Evolved, I guess.

Here--[Kiki whistles shrilly, and that's the last sound before the feed switches to video. Kiki's crew comes over, Momo now a Delcatty, Sweep a Cinccino, Vivi the Mismagius and of course, Vesper now a glossy Starmie. They're a pretty healthy-looking bunch!]

Not bad, huh? Say hi, everybody!

[HI THIEFMOM]

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[broomwithaview]

Nobita! You're back! [Kiki waves as she listens to his story.]

I don't think I'll forget to pack plenty of provisions...I can get saddle bags on Till so he can carry some, too. What kind of long trips did you go on?

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[used_realtears]

Well, once we went back in time-no wait, two times-no wait...we went back in time a lot. And once we went to the bottom of the ocean! And another time we ended up going to a whole other world-no, wait, two other worlds-er, that happened a lot too.

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[doitrockapella]

[Well, you know, it's been a fairly long time since she's gotten to see Kiki, and so you know what, she'll switch over to video herself — once she's made sure that it's as private as Zack can get it.

And, in a stunningly unprecedented change of pace, she's actually not wearing her hat at the moment; there's still a rogue wisp of hair over her eye, but for once she's got her hair pulled behind one ear in a loose side ponytail.]

And hello to you too, everyone. I can see you've been taking good care of them all — and you're looking particularly fine, Vesper. The new color suits you.

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[broomwithaview]

You went back in time?!

[You know, she's not even gonna disbelieve him.]

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[ex_cashcow493]

Vacation policy?
There is a policy?

[ Poor Saber, she's not quite ready for these kind of questions. ]

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[broomwithaview]

[Kiki pets the Starmie, even as he perks up proudly and displays his gleaming core. It flashes a few times.]

He says thank you! [Of course.] Though by now they mostly take care of themselves.

[It has been a long time since Kiki actually saw Carmen, so she takes a moment to drink in the sight.] You look really pretty like that. [Cheekily:] Is it for Mister Cooper?

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[broomwithaview]

I don't know, is there?

Say I wanted to take a few...okay, more than a few weeks off. To travel. Would that be all right?

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[doitrockapella]

[My, and hasn't Kiki gotten good at talking to her St—wait, what.]

What?

[And this is why she doesn't go to video ever.]

No. [Maybe.] It's just more comfortable in the heat. Like you said, it's Indian summer — the thermometer says it's nearly a hundred degrees out today.

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[ex_cashcow493]

I do not think there is.
People have always come and gone with the Breeding Centre in Goldenrod City.
With Rin and some of the others here, we can manage on our own.
Have you decided to collect the badges or are your travels for something else?

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[rooster_shout]

Make sure to stock up on food and stuff. Pick lots of berries on the way for you're pokémon snack on.

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[broomwithaview]

[Kiki exchanges knowing looks with Momo, her Delcatty. Vivi cackles, and Vesper flashes a few times. THEY'RE ONTO YOU, THIEFMOM]

Yeah, but why not look good and be practical, all at the same time? Especially when there are cute boys to impress.

[A beat.]

Don't tell Mister Cooper I called him a boy.

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[milquetoasthero]

I didn't! It sounds great... Maybe once I'm back from my trip to the ruins, I'll join you. If you wouldn't mind, I mean.

[Since he's never seen a "water slide" or a "movie studio" before.]

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[newberktown]

You could always borrow mine, once I get them! [Pause.] Oh, wait. Are you a trainer or a breeder?

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[islandshore]

Depends on how you're traveling, honestly. If you've got a Pokémon that can fly, it'll cut down some of the longer travel times. Otherwise, I'd definitely pace myself. Pokémon are faster than humans, but they can't keep at it constantly.

[And a Sawsbuck probably isn't as durable as a Steelix, anyhow.]

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[used_realtears]

Yeah! It was really exciting but also kind of scary because one time our time machine got broken and we couldn't get back unless we took it to the right spot! But luckily the time police came and they let us take their ship back to our own time. So everything turned out fine!

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[doitrockapella]

[At least she's not the type to do something silly like duck her head out of the camera or react with embarrassment. There's a touch of it there, make no mistake, but she's too practiced at keeping a cool head and a confident bearing. Even in the face of snickering Pokemon and knowing little girls.]

I won't tell him you think I'm aiming to impress him, either.

[Like she'd do that with HAIR, anyway. Reciting obscure Chinese philosophers is impressive. Ponytails are not impressive.]

Though I imagine you'd like me to at least say hello?

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[pinnedbangs]

[Riding on a deer was a little too girly and forest-fairy-in-a-green-dress to him. Which meant for her it was sort of cute. In a wood nymph sort of way.]

Well, you can't go wrong packing a lot of water with you. You and your pokemon will need it if you're traveling a long way.

[thetruehistorian]

It can be. Even though there's no death, there are other perils for a young girl travelling alone in the world.

[broomwithaview]

O-oh...

[Well. Now she's definitely worried.] Even with my pokemon with me...?