006 | Avert Your Ears

[diehardreaper]

[ And today, you are greeted by the sound of what seems to be a meowth being stretched on a rack. The camera isn't pointed at anything in particular but it does seem to be a rather good view of one of the routes. Too bad those sounds are ruining the scenery. These are screeches and yowls so vicious, you'd probably think it was two meowth fighting over a rattata. It goes on for probably five minutes in what seems to be a poorly attempted "Ode to Joy" and then stops abruptly due to a vicious

CRACK. ]

Ow!

[ Ow? Rattata don't go ow. And neither do pokemon. What you do get afterward though is the sound of ruffling and a "funf" as someone deposits himself right next to the Gear. ]

Blimey, Niccolo, can we take a break? At the rate you're going, m'prolly going to end up being unable to use this hand for a week!

[ And then you hear chittering.

ANGRY Kricketune chittering.

And a sigh from the poor belaguered Mister Knox. ]

Listen, I appreciate you trying to teach me the violin and all but could you take it e-- [ CRACK ] OW!

Alright, alright. Let's have at it again then.

[ To which the yowling begins anew. ]

Comments

[diehardreaper]

It is, innit? It's the whole travelling and training bit that drains the wallet.

[ A small hum of thought though. ]

Ever thought of taking up a job or two?

[capitald]

All the more reason to catch a Meowth, I suppose. I've noticed they can create coins out of thin air!

[A strange, but convenient ability, and one worth investigating.]

Luckily, I've made a decent living in Goldenrod thus far. Waiting tables isn't the most lucrative career choice, but it does allow me the chance to mingle on a more personal level.

[Certainly more personal than some office job.]

[diehardreaper]

A meowth, eh? Wonder if that's legal tender...

[ At least that'll make money easier if it was. ]

yeah, that's what I used to do before Mister Spears'n I took to the road! And by the by... If you fancy earning a bit more... Could always drop Killua a line. He runs a sweets shop in Goldenrod. Used to deliver for him but noe I just sample treats from time to time.

[capitald]

You know, I think Rise works for him. I haven't met him myself, but I'll certainly keep it in mind.

[Hmm, a sweet shop... Well, women do love chocolates. Perhaps he could charm them with excellent customer service.]

I imagine I'd do better with deliveries than samples. Sweets are... a bit overwhelming for my tastes.