amiroll | FIRST ♥ VIDEO / ACTION FOR NEW BARK

[Is Johto ready? Because there are two ladies on the gear today, situated in a very familiar place. The first girl, a young brunette, is staring down into the camera. She’s figured it out already. The second girl sits behind her on the porch of mom’s house, staring down at her own Pokégear. She has blue hair, and she presses a button every ten seconds or so, very slowly. She has no idea how it works. She’s the first to speak up.]

Are you sure this is a telephone, Futami-san?

Ne, Chihaya-oneechan! Ami knows it’s a phone, and more! It’s the key to our success!

[Chihaya stares down at her gear some more, then slowly looks up at Ami.] The key...? Is this supposed to unlock something, too? [Ami does a sagelike nod, as if she had all the answers already. In truth, she’s pretty much just improvising.] It’s our main menu! It’s necessary on our epic travels. Without it, how will we get cute alternate outfits?

What are you talking about...? [Her voice trails off as she reaches for her bag. Resting on top of it is a ridiculous pink raincoat. It doesn’t look like something Chihaya would usually wear.] Are you talking about this? [There are even boots.]

Ufufufu~ Of course that’s what Ami’s talking about! [Actually, it just kind of worked out conveniently.] Take a look at Ami’s! Super Sexy Style! [Ami fumbles into her own bag, whipping out a children’s play outfit, complete with a yellow hardhat.] E-Eh?! This isn’t sexy at all!

[Chihaya can’t help but snicker a little at that, quietly. Behind her hand.] I don’t think either of these outfits are very suitable, Futami-san...

No fair! Now Ami looks unsexy for the camera![Ami places her hands to her head, shaking it around indignantly.]

[Wait, what. Chihaya looks up at her, a bit horrified.] E-eh? Your phone is filming, Futami-san? P-please, turn it off! Does this thing even have a camera in it...?

Geez, Chihaya-oneechan, Ami didn’t know you were so bashful! It makes me wonder how you’ll react when you find the camera in your dressing room.. [And, with a mischievous cackle and one more horrified look from Chihaya, the feed ends. The cackle, however, lives on forever into eternity. ...Of course, the cackle might nearby for some. Ami and Chihaya are in New Bark Town. Ami can be found exploring the area around Chihaya with her Mime Jr., whereas Chihaya can be found seated in one place, trying to figure out her Pokégear while a Minun sleeps on her lap.. She’s not going to ask for help, but both are free to be bothered!]

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Ah, I see. A pseudo-sister. She must think rather fondly of you, despite her... pranks.

Ah...I don't think I'm anything special. You'd have to ask her, not me.

Well, whether she does or not is not my concern, quite honestly. Although I do wish you the best of luck in keeping cameras from any dressing rooms. And on your three-day camping excursion as well, seeing as you'll probably need it there as well.

Camping excursion? Do you mean...Route 29, by any chance? Have you been there?

I'm on that trail at the moment, actually. It's the path to the nearest neighboring city. Unfortunately, it is a three-day venture.

I see. I don't think it will be any problem, but...thank you for the heads up.

[And then, just because she can.] Do you mind if I ask you something?

Certainly. And beware of the little critters roaming about. They're not particularly difficult but they are plentiful.

I don't mind at all. What is it?

I'll be sure to keep that in mind.

Did you...was there anyone with you when you arrived?

No, I arrived alone. However, an old acquaintance from my home had arrived here as well, although he is nowhere near where I am--to my knowledge.

I see. Thank you for answering. It seems...a lot of people I know are here right now.

Ah, so you were curious if it was a common occurrence or not?

In any case, you should consider yourselves lucky and watch out for one another. It's typically safer to travel in groups.

Are you traveling by yourself, then?

Indeed, I am. I hadn't seen another upon my own arrival so I headed off alone.

[If Chihaya were more social, she might have invited him to travel with her, but...]

Please be careful, then.

And you as well. I supposed, if you and your comrades come across anything particularly dangerous that you cannot handle, do give a shout and I'll see if I can be of any assistance.

I'll try to keep that in mind, um...I'm sorry, I didn't get your name.

I didn't give it. My apologies. I'm Jade Curtiss. A pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Likewise, Curtiss-san. Thank you again for your assistance. Maybe we'll run into you soon...?

We may. But please, call me Jade.

[She's not really comfortable with that, and it shows a little when she says his name again. No doubt she'll revert back to his last name later, unfortunately.]

Alright. ...Jade-san, then.

[He can already tell the uneasy tone in her voice, but he's quick to laugh it off.]

I'm not accustomed to anyone using that name. It's usually my first name or my title of Colonel. [That and it's also not his real last name, the sneaky bastard.]

So, you're in the army, then? At least, where you come from.

I am, yes. But seeing as I'm not on my world, this trip is a bit of a vacation for me.

['Vacation' is a very loose term. He never takes breaks.]

I think...that this is a vacation for me, too.

[She uses the word "vacation" almost negatively. She's so close to achieving some of her goals back home. Why her? Why here?]

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