what do you mean it's too late in the month for a catch-all

[twistingkage]

Open like an open thing as always

Comments

[makajamaon]

You get 'em for challenging the leader at a Pokémon Gym and winning. [He grabs his bag and drags it over closer, rummaging through it. Eventually he pulls out his badge case and flicks it open. There's only a single badge in there, the Zephyr Badge from Violet City.]

Gym Leaders are strong trainers who usually specialize in a certain type. [At the very least, Ryuuji isn't opposed to explaining things as needed.]

[summitshore]

Oh, I see. Sorry, the scientists back at the lab didn't...really see fit to explain most things. Is there a book or something I can learn more of this from? Don't wanna be a bother.

[... says the gal who will be made of static electricity if Raichu keeps that up.]

[makajamaon]

Mmn, you're not and I don't really mind explaining. I don't have a book about this stuff on me now, but we could probably pick one up in Ecruteak... along with some clothes that're better for traveling.

[summitshore]

[She looks at the lab dress she's been...wearing everywhere...and the 'borrowed' shoes. Borrowed with no intention of returning.]

Because it stains and people don't like stained clothing, right? Okay then.

[kazumi no.]

[makajamaon]

Err, that's... not what I meant. [It doesn't make it any less true but, uh...]

It doesn't really look very warm, for starters... [... You know, Ryuuji could go on, but he won't.]

[summitshore]

[....

This look of blank. Okay, uhh, warm, warm is- Oh.]

... Not everywhere is like this?

[makajamaon]

Not really, no. Ice Road's... well, it's as cold and always frozen over as the name implies. Snowpoint City in Sinnoh's constantly cold too.

[summitshore]

[... Derp.]

Okay. I'll trust your judgment on this.

[Since, y'know, you're the one with actual years of experience alive and all.]