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[Hello Pokéworld, this is one of those new arrivals that isn't all that good with technology and doesn't have much of a clue what he's doing. He's figured out after much trial, error, and near-drops how to record a video. Or at least where the record button is and vaguely what it does.

The video comes on to show his face and what looks like tree branches behind him--he's holding the Gear at nearly arm's length--as well as some pink fluff that is the top of the Igglybuff in his lap's head.]

Hey, this is turned on, right? If anyone's getting this, tell me so I don't have to talk to the local wildlife all evening.

I also wanna know if there's a shortcut to the next town...Cherry-something?...three days is a pain to walk, and it's stupid cold out here.

[He's sitting inside the sleeping bag and also wearing a jacket that was in his backpack, but even combined they're not really good for the weather.]

...And I'm not sure exactly what I'm supposed to be doing with these...monsters. I read that I'm supposed to battle with them, but I took out the bird with a rock myself and the balloon doesn't do anything but sing and try to nest in my hair. So...they're pretty useless, and I hope I don't die out here because all I have is a balloon and a bird to protect me.

[There's a noise off-screen and he jerks slightly before looking around for the source.]

...The hell was that?

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At least the wildlife will be monumentally less aggravating to talk to. Counting blessings and whatnot.

[ He does frown at the noise though, oh god. ]

Most of these creatures seem more fascinated by people than, well, intent on killing them, so you've got that going for you.

[ hnf i ugly laughed at the balloon and bird comment tho :( poor luke ]

I'm sorry to say that with such small Pokémon you'll not find any shortcuts, unless we receive enough snow to bury the ledges again.

[He makes that option sound very much like a Bad End.]

Does your Igglybuff know Pound yet? If not, you might have to catch a still conscious Pokémon. Possibly the one that's approaching you.

This is really obnoxious for people arriving in the winter isn't it?

[He doesn't quite react to the noise except to raise a brow.]

The wildlife here is usually pretty friendly. You won't meet anything on the routes that'll try and hurt you. Might surprise you, but that's about it. Thankfully.

Well, you probably won't have to worry about dying. You should have enough food to last you three days. It's gonna be cold, but you should be fine.

[Mondo is seated on a bench outside, seemingly unbothered by the cold since he's wearing the same outfit as usual. His hair is also in that ridiculous style.]

If that puffball of yours doesn't know any attacking moves, try using the bird for a little while? Once you hit Cherrygrove you'll be able to find a better place to sleep and the Pokémon Center can handle healing your Pokémon.

You threw a rock at a bird?

_{[She sounds torn between judgmental and impressed, but leaning on the former. She feels you though, Luke - she too is kind of huddled up, probably not that far away honestly, hugging a Natu close to her chest and shivering slightly.]}

... did you just wake up in that place too?

[A balloon and a bird?]

You...defeated the Pokemon with a rock...and then were able to catch it?

[That's a little...unconventional but it sounds like it still worked, somehow?

...but yes, more pressing matters.]

But, um...Your starter will grow stronger, in time. Then it will be able to do more than just sing.

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