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spacerocks[The Kalos region! Home to many new pokemon, and many more old pokemon. And also TOO MANY CAFES.
Our heroes have arrived at Lumiose Station, fresh off the train and eager to...idk study rocks? they're fucking nerds okay.]
Our heroes have arrived at Lumiose Station, fresh off the train and eager to...idk study rocks? they're fucking nerds okay.]
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Date: 2013-10-24 03:46 am (UTC)Upon his agreement she folds up the map and hands it to him to put away.]
Let's go~!
[She sets off at a leisurely pace, making various comments as they pass stores and continue up Estival Avenue and onto Magenta Plaza.]
Oh! There it is. The way she described it sounded more like a closed in alley off a road less traveled, but this isn't anything like that.
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Date: 2013-10-25 02:29 am (UTC)Cornelius keeps up with Celeste as they go along, glancing at all the things she's pointing out, and he points out a few interesting things he notices too. Like for instance, a store full of rocks. They'll definitely have to check that out right after the cafe.
When they reach the cafe, he'd be lying if he said he wasn't relieved that it isn't located in some creepy dark alley. This is actually a pretty busy little road. And the cafe itself seems inviting enough. He smiles slightly as he inspects the exterior.]
It actually looks quite nice. Shall we head inside?
[He opens the front door and gestures for Celeste to go on in. Ladies first.]
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Date: 2013-10-25 03:36 am (UTC)She doesn't move for several minutes, until she realises and moves to a table and buries her face in her hands.]
I can't believe I did that.
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Date: 2013-10-25 03:42 am (UTC)He just laughs and pulls up a chair across from Celeste.]
You didn't tell me you came here to look for something other than just rocks to research.
[He smiles playfully. Ah, he can't remember the last time he had a moment like Celeste's just now. He's always been too busy with his work to actually look for relationships.]
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Date: 2013-10-25 04:33 am (UTC)Shut up! It's not funny! I hope he didn't see me.
[She's refusing to look over there at all now.
A waiter comes over to take their order, promising to return quickly.]
So if leave through Route 5, that'll take us to Camphrier Town and beyond that is the Connecting Cave. But if we leave through Route 13, that takes us through Shalour City. It's roughly the shame distance either way, so.
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Date: 2013-10-25 11:18 am (UTC)Oh, don't you worry. He didn't see you. Even so, there's nothing wrong with it.
[And oh, that's a quick subject change right back to business. He glances at the map as Celeste discusses their options.]
Was there anything in the Connecting Cave you wanted to investigate? We can take that route if so.
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Date: 2013-10-25 11:59 am (UTC)[BLUSHING INTENSIFIES.
But she shakes her head.]
It seems to be just be part of the route, so it can wait until we loop back around.
[She gets the Kalos regional map back out of her bag and unfolds it across her half of the time.]
Past Shalour City is the Reflection Cave, that's the important one. At least that's not out of the way.
Oh! We have to pass through Coumarine City too. I think it's just a port city, so we shouldn't need to stay long.
[AKA: GUESS WHO FORGOT KEY PARTS OF THE REGION.
During this the waiter returns with their orders, leaving with a murmured thanks as Celeste sips from her cup.]
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Date: 2013-10-26 05:15 am (UTC)[He's totally allowed to measure levels of creepy.
He cheerfully thanks the waiter when they're served, and offers a tip for the work well done. Then it's back to business!]
Oh, I see. So we can take Route 13 to Shalour City, explore the Reflection Cave, and then visit Geosenge Town once we exit on the other side. I suppose once we loop back to Lumiose City, we can head toward Anistar City, and eventually the other side of Kalos.
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Date: 2013-10-26 05:29 am (UTC)South of Geosenge Town is Cyllage City, which is normally where we'd head back to Lumiose City through the Connecting Cave, but south of that is Ambrette Town. The Glittering Cave is further past that, but sadly to get back to Lumioise City, we have to double back to Ambrette and Cyllage.
[She understands that's it a long way out of their intended route, but Glittering Cave was one of the major landmarks she intended to study, so she offers an alternate solution.]
I understand if you don't want to go so far out of the way, so we can split up at Cyllage. I'll go to the Glittering Cave and you can do whatever.
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Date: 2013-10-26 05:56 am (UTC)I'd prefer to remain with you, actually. After all, it's not like I find your field of study boring. Quite the contrary: I think it's very intriguing.
[He smiles and takes another sip.]
Also, it is not like me to visit a region and not visit all the towns. Chalk it up to my youthful days when I traveled across Hoenn for the Pokemon League.
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Date: 2013-10-26 06:19 am (UTC)Okay! I thought I'd offer since I know watching me study caves isn't the most exciting thing.
[But like Cornelius, she finds her companion's field of study rather interesting.]
Should we go then?
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Date: 2013-10-26 06:27 am (UTC)[He wants to sound as reassuring as possible because he's actually being sincere here. The caves Celeste has studied have all been pretty cool so far. Even the cave she was a tour guide for, Chargestone Cave, was really interesting. He has high hopes that the caves she's interested in in Kalos will be just as fascinating.
Upon Celeste's request, he nods and finishes off his coffee.]
Yes. We have a plan, so now we can simply enjoy the city until we decide to depart.
[He rises from his chair and takes one last look around the cafe, then flashes a smile at Celeste.]
I'm glad you suggested visiting this cafe, Celeste. I already feel recharged and ready to take on the rest of Lumiose.
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Date: 2013-10-26 06:33 am (UTC)Were there any stores you wanted to check out? We should stop by the PokeMart too.
[Out of the corner of her she thinks she sees a bookcase moving, but another look and nothing seems out of the ordinary.]
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Date: 2013-10-26 06:43 am (UTC)Earlier, I pointed out a store that apparently sells nothing but stones. I think it would be worth investigating.
[He continues the conversation as they make their way outside.]
I would also like to find a place to let out my Pokemon for a little while. They've been cooped up in their Poke Balls for a while. They deserve a little fresh air, don't you think?
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Date: 2013-10-26 07:40 am (UTC)[She's silent for a few minutes as she recalls the details on the map.]
I don't remember seeing anything like that on the map, I mean, you'd think they'd have a small park or something, but. Maybe we can ask someone?
But I agree~! It would be nice to let them out, the train ride can't have been fun for them.
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Date: 2013-10-27 02:26 am (UTC)[He glances down each end of the street, then turns to Celeste.]
You have this city memorized more thoroughly than I do. Feel free to guide us to wherever you'd like to shop first.
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Date: 2013-10-27 02:34 am (UTC)[She thinks for a moment, perfect recall of the map kicking in.]
Actually, the PokeCenter is right near the stone store, you go on ahead and I'll make sure we have all the necessary supplies. If you don't remember where it is, the stone store is on Vernal Avenue.
[She's not trying to be mean, but she knows what Cornelius can be like when it comes to directions.]
Was there anything you needed from the PokeMart?
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Date: 2013-10-27 03:28 am (UTC)[Vernal Avenue...he's got this. HE'S GOT THIS.
He recalls the items he had on his checklist and in his bag.]
I have just about everything I need, but I would grab a couple hyper potions and revives just to be on the safe side. We can think about repels when we get closer to the caves.
[He produces his wallet and hands her the appropriate amount of P to cover the cost.]
Well, I'll meet you at the shop with stones, then?
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Date: 2013-10-27 04:05 am (UTC)[She walks ahead at a brisk pace, the need to ensure they have a safe trip first and foremost in her mind. When she arrives at the PokeCenter, she's surprised how busy it is, even with the other Centers in the city.
She waits, and waits, and waits. When it's finally her turn she manages to get all the supplies, buying a few extra PokeBalls just in case. Never know what a new region will bring, right?
Making sure everything is packed away safely, and that she got everything Cornelius asked for, she sets off for the stone store, again, walking at a brisk pace.
When she arrives at the stone store, she makes her way over to Cornelius.]
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Date: 2013-10-27 05:35 am (UTC)[He smiles and waves as they part ways.
While it takes him more time than necessary, Cornelius does manage to navigate his way to Vernal Avenue. Good lord, this city is so busy. He's really not used to it, having spent the majority of his time in the small town of Fallarbor and the island city of Mossdeep. They're not exactly bustling by any means.
He explores the avenue's exterior for a few minutes, then makes his way into the stone store.
And it's basically a candy store for nerds like him and Celeste. Stones of every kind line the shelves, with the more expensive ones locked away in glass cases. Cornelius paces along the wall of cases, eying each stone in detail. The vast majority of them are evolutionary stones, but there are some other unique rocks to look at too.
He's in the middle of examining a Moon Stone when Celeste appears. He glances up from the case to wave at her.]
Hello. Everything go all right?
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Date: 2013-10-27 05:42 am (UTC)[She spares a glance at the cases because oh my god this is amazing.]
I got everything you wanted, and stocked up a few things we were running low on. Antidotes, Full Heals, that kind of thing.
[When she spots a Shiny Stone, she lets out a little noise of excitement.]
Oooh, I should get one of those for when Dewey evolves~!
Anything catch your eye?
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Date: 2013-10-27 06:30 am (UTC)[Sure it's convenient to have a PokeCenter and PokeMart in the same place, but sometimes it's nice to enjoy peace and quiet in a plain old PokeCenter. Especially after a long trek and you're exhausted.]
Much appreciated, Celeste, and good thinking. I don't know what the Pokemon distribution is like here, but Antidotes will no doubt come in handy, what with your team...
[SO MANY ACCIDENTAL POISONINGS CELESTE PLS.
He looks back at the Moon Stone he was eying earlier.]
I may purchase another Moon Stone in case I discover any new Pokemon that are compatible with it.
And I too believe you should purchase that Shiny Stone. Dewey should be pretty close to evolving- she has really grown fond of you.
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Date: 2013-10-27 06:38 am (UTC)[It is when you don't discourage them, Celeste.
She checks over the rest of the stock, finding nothing of interest. Making the purchase and storing the stone in her bag, she returns to Cornelius.]
Oh! I asked the Nurse Joy about somewhere we can let our Pokemon out, but she said there was nothing like that here. So maybe it's time we set out, the big city is starting to get to me anyway.
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Date: 2013-10-27 06:44 am (UTC)He frowns somewhat at the idea of not a single park within a city. He could never live in a place like this. He likes seeing greenery. Sure, there are trees lining the streets, but it's just not the same effect as a full-on park.]
Yes, I agree wholeheartedly. We we can finish our exploration of Lumiose at a later date, since we'll be back eventually.
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Date: 2013-10-27 11:33 am (UTC)Okay so if we continue north up Vernal Avenue, then west from Centrico Plaza, we'll eventually come to the gate to Route 13.
[She's leading him up the avenue as she talks, a skill she mastered a long time ago.
Soon enough they're at the gate and passing through to Route 13.
Welcome to the Lumiose Badlands!]
Um. I don't know about you, but I think I'll wait to let my Pokemon out.
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Date: 2013-10-28 04:33 am (UTC)[And off they go! They discuss various things as they go along, mostly about what they're most excited about the locations they're planning on stopping at, and wondering what the other cities and routes are going to be like.
... And to be honest, once they get out into the Badlands, he can safely say he wasn't expecting this at all.
Almost immediately after they take their first steps into the dry, desert-like atmosphere, a wind begins to whip up. Cornelius's ponytail gets swept right off of his shoulder and continues to sway behind him as the wind blows.
He blinks a few times from the dusty wind whipping against him. And...is that a slight frown? Perhaps.]
Yes, I believe that would be best. Titan and Corona would fare fine in this weather, but my other Pokemon would not appreciate it.
[He turns to Celeste, knowing that she'll share his sentiment when he says,]
Let's try to get past this area as soon as possible.
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Date: 2013-10-28 05:03 am (UTC)Mmm, yeah definitely. Coumarine City is just on the other side of this route, we should reach there by nightfall, if this wind doesn't get any worse.
[WAY TO TEMPT FATE.
They continue on their way, struggling against the wind with every step and avoiding any head-on encounters with the few wild Pokemon hardy enough to survive in the area.]
This is terrible!
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Date: 2013-10-28 11:17 am (UTC)Let's not hope it does. It's bad enough as it is.
[And so they press on. Cornelius covers his face as best as he can with his coat, but he doesn't have anything to cover his eyes so he just squints to keep the dust out of them.
Avoiding the Pokemon is the most difficult part, since they seem to have absolutely no trouble navigating in this weather. Good lord this is annoying.
He has to raise his voice to hear above the wind.]
This is definitely competing for worst route to exist, no doubt! Are you doing all right?!
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Date: 2013-10-28 11:29 am (UTC)But they continue on, avoiding a few very close calls with the underground Pokemon.
She can barely hear him over the howl of the wind, raising her own voice in reply.]
I'm okay as I can be in this place! Not even the Desert Resort back home is this bad!
[Soon enough, the sun is setting and Coumarine City is in sight.]