002 | Video

[awesmazings]

[It's starting to get a bit late when a video will appear on the network, with the feed coming through being exceedingly dark. It's begun to get dark out but the sun is still setting, giving the surroundings an orange tint to them. There's a muffled stir over the feed as the view is shifted upwards a bit, finally giving the view of one Jimmy Two-Shoes, completely surrounded with Pokémon.

There's a Bloober stuck to the tree he's leaning against, slowly glooping it's way up and down and all around the trunk, leaving a trail of slime in it's wake. A Sentret is on his shoulders with her tail wrapped around his neck, a Buizel sitting with his back to Jimmy's side, and his starter Electrike lying across his lap. He's got his sleeping bag out, but he's sitting on top of it instead of actually getting in it. Apparently, sleeping bags aren't a one-size-fits-all deal, especially when you're just shy of being over six feet tall.

Also, while the evening might be nice for most, it's a lot colder than Jimmy's at all used to. A lot. Back home every day promised sweltering heat that was nearly unbearable, and on top of that he's not really dressed for being outside at night besides. In spite of all of this, Jimmy's not frowning- it's more of a half-smile grimace as he tries to lock his jaw to keep his teeth from chattering as he adjusts the 'Gear in his hands.]

Is...um. ...

[Maybe he should have thought about what he was going to say before...just making a video, but whatever.]

Is anyone around to, uh....talk, maybe? ...N-nothing's wrong or anything, just um....

[The boy shifts slightly and pulls his legs a bit closer to himself, causing Cherry to stir and curl a bit tighter around his neck and shoulders.]

S'been uh....kinda quiet on this Route today, yaknow? ...

[He laughs a little before reaching back with one hand to brush his hair back. After another moment or two the feed cuts.]

Comments

[pipers_son]

Gettin' lonely?

[Take in this rare sight, Jimmy- Joker is wearing none of his usual make up or fancy hair today. He's on the move as he replies, the 'Gear propped up against the back of something- the neck of a Rapidash in fact. Angel the Mime Jr. is nestled up against Joker as well.]

[awesmazings]

Um....maybe just a little. I'm ok though! ....a l-little chilly, but ok.

[Really! Just...three days on the road in near dead silence, man. There's a reason Jimmy's been practically stalking the Network with all his might as of late.]

Where are you?

[pipers_son]

If ya were still in town, I'd send ya one a my own ta keep ya warm. Shoulda brought a jacket, Jims.

As for myself, coincidentally me and my friend Snake are makin' our way back ta Cherrygrove ta meet with a friend who just arrived! Still a ways ta go.

[awesmazings]

[YEAHHH...]

Sure wish I had one...I've n-never been anywhere this cold before. ...Or at least, not recently.

Oh, that sounds awesome! Be safe getting there!

[pipers_son]

Just cover up with yer team, that should help some. Try makin' a fire. Know how?

[awesmazings]

[First thing accomplished, sans Bloober. Bloobers don't seem to insulate all that well.]

A fire? ....Nnno, I don't.

[C'mon Jimmy, you live in a place where things could spontaneously combust at any second. You should know how to do this.]

[pipers_son]

Lucky for ya, I do. Aight, first ya gotta get up. Find some good dry sticks, make sure they don't got any green on 'em. Movin' 'bout might help ya warm up too.

Moss an' bark can do ya good too in a pinch, but look for some proper wood.

[awesmazings]

Wood...ok.

[Jimmy shifts just enough to signal that he's about to move, which gets Leader to climb off his lap to curl up in the grass. Lucky lets out an audible huff when Jimmy moves, but doesn't protest at least. ...Cherry is completely out though, so she's not moving.

He props up the 'Gear against the tree before disappearing off screen for a little while, but it isn't long before he's back with a small bundle of sticks. The area of route he's on right now is pretty dense so it's good for that, at least.

He dumps them down before sitting on the ground beside them, turning his attention back to the screen.]

Ok, now what?

[pipers_son]

That's a lad. Find a place to clear so that nothin' catches on fire- and make a circle 'round it with rocks. When y've done that, lay down some a the sticks and some bark in the middle. Not too much, but a good few.

[awesmazings]

[He'll take a few minutes to do that, being careful not to unintentionally dislodge Cherry from his shoulders as he walks around gathering the materials in question. By the time he's back it's nearly completely dark out. He's still visible by the light of the 'Gear, though.]

Ok, got it!

[pipers_son]

Aight, this next part's a bit tricky, but just give it a go and we'll see how ya do. Although...

[He pauses and rubs his chin, eyes flicking here and there to see just where Leader's gone off to.]

Yer starter know any electric type moves yet?

[awesmazings]

[Leader lifts his head from his pause at the mention before standing, stretching with his paws out in front of him with a yawn.]

Yeah! But he only knows Thunder Wave, so far.

[pipers_son]

That might be a bit tricky, but... maybe ya could see if he could use that and the sparks might light the fire?

It's just an idea, an' we can always teach ya the proper way if it doesn't work.

[awesmazings]

Hmm...

[Leader walks over while Joker talks, glancing from the 'Gear to the pile of sticks to Jimmy and back.]

Can't hurt to try, I guess! Go for it, Leader!

[The Electrike rolls his shoulders slightly, his fur sparking a bit before he sends the aforementioned Thunder Wave rocketing toward the bundle of sticks. It manages to connect, but it also scatters a few of the twigs several feet in the darkness upon contact with a little smoke curling up from them. There's a pause with a low crackling sound from Leader's fur still sparking with energy before a small spark does manage to set off a few embers to glowing.

So, success! Jimmy does have to gather up the lost sticks and pile them back onto the pile before the embers die out, but a win is a win.]

[pipers_son]

There ya go! [VICTORY!] Be careful not ta smother the flames when they're so small. Try ta make a little tent with some a the bigger sticks, too, so that when they fall apart, they'll fall back inta the fire and feed it.

[awesmazings]

[OK- stick tent engage. All this running around has warmed him up though, so thank you for that, Joker.]

Gotcha! ...Eheh, hopefully sometime soon I'll get a fire-type. Then I won't have to worry so much about building fires.

[pipers_son]

Well, my Ruby's never failed me, and her type's good for getting ta places quickly. Might think about raisin' one a them.

[awesmazings]

Ruby....what kind of Pokemon is she?

[He asks as he sits back down next to the small fire with Leader curling up by his side, folding his legs Indian-style.]

[pipers_son]

Rapidash. Here, lemme show ya-

[And with that, he picks up the 'Gear and turns it so that the camera is focused on the Pokemon whose back he is riding on. Ruby looks back, flaming mane flickering to and fro and occasionally getting in the way of the shot. She seems to have a rather docile look to her.

[awesmazings]

Oh wooww...that's amazing!

[Flaming horse. Who knew?]

[pipers_son]

Yeah, she's sure a sight ta see! An' the flames don't burn ya if she doesn't want 'em ta, which is pretty handy for ridin' but keepin' warm.

[awesmazings]

Woooah, really? ...Is that how it is for all fire-type Pokemon?

[pipers_son]

Can't say for sure- she's my only one as a right now. Although there is Torch... Haven't been with her too long yet, 'tho.

[awesmazings]

I see...

[He pauses, glancing back at the small fire in front of him, thoughtfully.]

...Maybe if I get a fire-type Pokemon sometime I'll...try and see.

[Child.]

[pipers_son]

...Use a stick an' not yer hands.