004 | Sit, Stay, Heel?

[diehardreaper]

[ And this video opens to the wide eyes of an eager houndour pup staring up at the screen. ]

Alright, that's it. Good boy. Stay right there.

[ As if on cue, the Houndour sits down with its eyes still glued to the screen. ]

Let's show everyone what you can do then, alright? Up you get!

[ At the command, the houndour sits up with his tail wagging furiously. ]

Good boy! Brilliant! Now the last bit... here you are. Steady as she goes then.

[ At this, Ronald places what seems to be the corner off a pokepuff on the Houndour's nose. The pokemon seems to balance it for a moment before turning his head and snapping it up for himself.... much to his trainer's disappointment. ]

Ah, blimey... Barkley, you were supposed to wait til I said you could eat it!

[ But he settles down beside the houndour, moving the Gear back to face him. ]

Gundam! Here's the pup I bought from you a while back! He's a smart little blighter... got a mind of his own sometimes though.

But... bit of a question. D'you lot know any other tricks I could teach him? Never actually had a dog before and those're a bit different'n the tricks I've taught Grim and the rest to help with my act.

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[diehardreaper]

[ He'll be out frown with Barkley, hands in his pockets as the houndour's running circles around him. He's just about to wrestle his scarf away from away from the pup when he spots Denzel, waving him over with one hand. ] Blimey... we prolly should've done this somewhere warmer, eh?

[chickshades]

They show up every once and a while. It gets kinda annoying.

[death_glare]

You lot have certainly never attempted to find out anything about me.

[diehardreaper]

Only from threat of paycuts and that scythe of yours but well...

[ And he's just gonna stretch out a bit. ]

Wager we've got all the time in the world here so... I'd like to learn a thing or two about you before we go home. S'that alright?

[death_glare]

[ He takes a seat on his cot. Calming down for once. ]

I am fine with that.

[diehardreaper]

S'that right... haven't really seen hide nor hair of them but I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[ Ron, you troll one of them on occasion gosh. ]

How're you holding up, though?

[diehardreaper]

[ Oh no, now you've done it.

He's starting to hope. ]

Course, tit for tat'n all that. If there's anything you wanted to know, fee free to ask, alright?

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[ladywithnovoice]

I wouldn't mind that. Do you have any traveling plans?

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[diehardreaper]

My boss decided he's wanted to take on the gyms. Seemed like a horrid idea to leave him on his own so I'm tagging along.

Always fancied seeing the rest of this world. Anywhere you'd recommend, by the by?

[chickshades]

It won't be too hard. The guys are pretty loud and obnoxious.

[ You'd be a perfect candidate, San-chan! ]

Better. King showed up so it feels more like home.

[diehardreaper]

King?

[ Have a look that would remind one of a confused puppy. ]

Friend of yours from home then?

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[ladywithnovoice]

Well, did you stop to sight see on the way to Goldenrod?

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[foolishwren]

_{[She chuckles out loud at the sight.]}

Ahah, awww, he'll get the hang of it eventually!

He picks up faster than my Cujo, at any rate. Cooj is allergic to training, I think. It took him like three years to learn 'shake'.

[chickshades]

Yeah he's HOMRA's leader. The Red King.

[death_glare]

[ Have a side glance. ]

Is there much you haven't put out there already?

[diehardreaper]

Wager that means both our bosses are here.

[ Don't mind the amused laugh. ]

We should be on our best behavior, eh?

[diehardreaper]

Well, apart from all that.

[ Grinning, rubbing his nose. ]

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[diehardreaper]

I had a friend waiting for me so I didn't fancy keeping him waiting. Though I'll prolly have to persuade Mister Spears to stop and smell the flowers sometimes.

Anywhere you would recommend?

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[diehardreaper]

Blimey, you've got all sorts here, eh?

[ Barkley seems to be rather enjoying the attention he's getting. But he's content with flopping against his trainer again. ]

I appreciate the tip, though! If he manages to learn it before three years, I'll be sure to let you know.

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[ladywithnovoice]

Sprout Tower is always what I remember most vividly. We arrived in that town while it was storming, so I supposed we didn't get the best experience in contrast to nice days...

But it was still really amazing.

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[diehardreaper]

Storms can be kind of pretty every now and then but probably not so when you're on the road. That's a pity though.

But thanks for the suggestion! I'll keep that in mind if Mister Spears and I head to...

hang on, where is it again?

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[ladywithnovoice]

Violet Town. It's a bit out of the way for people who are forging ahead, but it's one of the first towns you come across when you're just starting out.

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[crackpotcrocker]

[Denzel meanwhile is rubbing his hands together as they're in the mittens. The man looks up and gives a sarcastic laugh.]

You think?

[Growlithe meanwhile barks to greet Barkley and runs up to sniff the other Pokemon]

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[diehardreaper]

Prolly so. But better now'n never, eh?

[ Barkley, however, isn't shy in the least. He's more than happy to greet the Growlithe, barking back and dropping down with his little toosh in the air: the universal dog sign for play.

His trainer though, takes notice of the two. ]

Looks like this pair'll make fast friends.

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[diehardreaper]

I remember that town! Didn't get to see much of it from all the rushing about but I'll be sure to put that on the itinerary when we head out.

Thanks!