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--huh? And what's this contraption?

[ Beep. Beep. Beep. More random button clicking ensues and Korra's accidentally turned on the the video aspect of the PokeGear. She frowns down on the screen, wondering what's she's done with it. ]

Is this thing even on? [ A tilt of her head later-- ] Uh, hello? Can anyone hear me on this radio? Is... Is this place even Republic City anymore? I think I'm lost. I mean, I don't even know how I got here in the first place.

Wherever "here" is, anyway...

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Gotta say, I like your style. Everyone else's seemed to just settle it at "relax" or settle down-- not that either of those are bad! Just...

I can't just sit by and do nothing. If something needs a punch, I'll give it a good one.

Heh, thanks! Way I see it, that's the best way to go about it.

_{[She doesn't mention that she's long since accepted that she can't control this place and its fickle whims-- it's a little too depressing to admit. Especially to someone so gung-ho. Easier to keep a stiff upper lip.]}

Honestly, sounds like you'll do pretty well here. What'd they start you off with?

Uh... [ She looks off to the side before leaning away to pick up a Torchic and easily hold it to where the Gear can see it. ]

This fire chick?

_{[Heather blinks. She's never actually seen a Torchic before. It's kinda... cute. You know, for a Fire type, which Heather doesn't tend to be too fond off.]}

Fire, huh. Well, you shouldn't have too much of a problem with the second Gym.

If you plan on keeping yourself busy with that stuff, anyway. Not everybody does.

Anyone filled you in on that yet?

Yeah, they have! I think it's something to strive for, you know. Gotta test how well I can hammer myself into this world.

Yeah? I really oughta get off my ass and get back to it. I've been on a break for WAY too long.

Word of advice: when you get to the third gym, bring earplugs. You'll need 'em.

Hah! Got you motivated, huh?

Why? Does one of these... Pokemon screen really loudly or something?

_{[MAYBE A LITTLE. It's been some time since Heather's been really motivated to get out there and earn badges-- ever since she abruptly left Ecruteak City without one, it hadn't even really occupied her mind much when it wasn't necessary for getting things. All the disappearances back then had sort of dulled her appetite for victory.]

[Not gonna say that, though.]}

Ugh, I wish it was the Pokemon... more like the Gym Leader.

Gym Leader... uh, which one's that? You said the third one... We have to go in order?

Eh, not really. I mean, technically there's an order, but I've gone out of it before. Some people just get the ones they need to like... get the specific rewards they want and leave it at that.

But uh, yeah. Some girl named Whitney.

Cries like you murdered her family in front of her if you win.

I have no idea how she got the job.

So do the badges do anything specific? It sounds like they unlock things, depending on which one's you actually get.

Whitney. Wow. Someone sounds like a sore loser.

Some of 'em. Like, I guess there's practical things that your Pokemon just won't do, like let you ride them in the water or fly long distances with them or something, unless you have a certain one. Plus the Leaders give you gifts sometimes, if you beat 'em.

But yeah.

I mean, I understand being a little bummed-out or pissed off when you lose, but like... she loses a LOT. You'd think she'd be used to it by now.

... wait, we can ride them? Fly them, even? [ Korra sounds a little too excited about that prospect. ]

Hasn't someone told her to just grow up and take it? It's... It's her job, isn't it?

[ On second thought, having a job that sorta... has to have to you lose constantly is a pretty depressing one. Wow. ]

Sure you can! If it can fly, and it's big enough to carry a person, why the hell not? _{[Not that... Heather has anything apart from the GIANT MARSHMALLOW HANG-GLIDER that is her Togekiss, but...]}

But anyway, yeah, tons of people have. I dunno. I think she just does it for attention.

That's amazing! So I guess I should catch one of those Pokemon that can do that soon, then?

Hmm. Well, now that you told me, her little tactic won't work. She's gonna have to deal with it when I beat her.

Might wanna-- though I don't think you'll be finding anything big enough in the wild. 'Least not right away.

_{[She hasn't seen anyone successfully ride around on a Pidgey yet... but... MAYBE IT'S POSSIBLE. You never friggin' know in this place.]

[But needless to say, Korra's declaration of mercilessness in regards to Whitney sends a big ol' toothy grin springing across Heather's face. Because dude, she can SO get behind that attitude.]}

YES. I mean, not MANY people tolerate it, but everybody's so NICE about it all the time. You go show 'er what for!

In the wild? Oh, wait-- are you talking about that Breeding Center people mentioned?

[ Because she could totally go for that route instead and blow all her money. Yeah. Just like her intro into Republic City. Good times. ]

Hah! Roger that. I'd only want the badge, but someone's gotta peg her down a notch or two.

Oh-- well you could use that, yeah. But I meant it'll probably take awhile till you can get a Pokemon big enough to ride on. They gotta grow and stuff, and the big powerful ones are deeper in the wilderness than you're gonna wanna go at first.

But then again, I think the Breeding Center does adoptions, too.

_{[She's not really an expert-- she's never actually bought anything from them, although she's friends with a few of the people who work there.]}

Always good to deliver a nice big dose of reality. Believe me, she needs as much of it as she can get.

... Hey, did I ever catch your name?

Hey, can't know till I try, right? But the Breeding Center does sound like the safest option at the moment. I only have my little fire chick to rely on for now.

Heh, probably not until now. Name's Korra. It's nice to meet you! What about you?

Likewise.

I'm Heather. Heather Mason.

It's been nice chatting with you, Heather. Hope you don't mind any future conversations over this... Gear-thing, right?

'Course not! It's what it's for, after all.

If you ever need like... advice or something, gimme a call. Been here awhile, so I know the ropes.

Heh. Probably won't be much. I'm a pretty fast learner.

You'll fit in just fine here, then.

Later!

_{[BOOP! End feed.]}

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