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[pipers_son]

[Here's Joker this fine morning, twirling a Glacier Badge between his fingers while Rogue the Furret stays wrapped around his shoulders with some pleased chirping noises. He seems exhausted, although in a pleasant way. Someone clearly just got done with a Gym battle.]

I have ta say, I'll give it ta that Pryce... Clever old codger. Gave my lot a run for our money even with the strength difference. Guess it's true what they say about age and experience, eh?

[He finally stops toying with the badge, tucking it away and giving a grin to the camera. Rogue gets a ear scratch for his troubles.]

It seems like a shame ta leave right after that in such a nice little town like this! Anythin' interestin' ta see, for those who've passed through before? Or... [A thoughtful hum.] Wonder if I could make it ta Blackthorn real quick... Wouldn't mind finishin' things up.

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[exeggutorhead]

Hey, congratulations on the badge.

As for what there is to do in Mahogany...I haven't been there for a while, but there's a lake up north of the city that's a nice little place. Watch out for the Bidoofs in those woods, though.

It might've just been the circumstances, but I know I wouldn't want to run into those things again. They're faster than they look.

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[pipers_son]

I remember Ralph chattin' about the lake some time ago! It might be a detour, but I suppose I wouldn't mind it too much, dependin'. Somethin' ta keep an eye out for, anyway.

[He has a few more water and ice types now, after all, who might enjoy a dip.]

So... don't suppose I can hear about those circumstances, eh?

[video] WOW this tag got lost, I'm sorry!

[exeggutorhead]

Hmm, were you here the last time everything went all...blocky? People were calling it pixels and glitches, but that's all computer terms. Everything looked like it was made of blocks, the 'Gears stopped working except for the sketchpads...

There were flying Aerodactyl skeletons, you'd remember if you were there. It was after one of those weird weekends.

[video] no worries!

[pipers_son]

...Uh.

[So that's a no.]

Sounds like quite a time.

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[exeggutorhead]

You could call it that.

[HE'S SEEN THINGS.]

Anyway, some of the Pokemon were messed up too. The fastest and most pissed off Bidoof had an upside-down face and I almost wouldn't be surprised if it was still out there waiting for people to chase.

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[diehardreaper]

Good on you, mate! 'Fraid I can't give much advice about sightseeing but it looks like you're well on your way with those badges.

How many more to go, then?

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[pipers_son]

Just the one, for Johto! There's still all a Kanto I haven't seen yet, but I ain't in much a hurry for that.

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[diehardreaper]

[ And there's a whistle of appreciation there. ]

Best of luck for the last one, then! But plenty of time for all that, eh? Best to enjoy the road now that you're all the way out there.

[ And a grin. ]

Any tips for a first timer?

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[pipers_son]

Me and the fine miss that runs Blackthorn's are well acquainted with one another. All I have ta do now is actually win against her. She's a fierce one- I'll be lookin' forward ta it.

[Nice to see if Clair's reputation holds up, after all.]

Well, gettin' a type advantage always helps, but s'all down ta strategy. So long as ya can coordinate your team as a whole, then ya always have a chance ta win overall.

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[stitchedupbodyguard]

O-oh, you got a badge, congratulations.

[She scratched her chin, giving the badge a glance before it disappeared from view.]

So, the fight was hard then?

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[pipers_son]

Won't lie, I think he had me on the run more than a few times!

But Rogue here's a quick bugger. [The Furret gets another fond pet.] He carried most a the battles for me. Reliable as always.

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[stitchedupbodyguard]

Heh. Looks like you're doing well as a Pokemon trainer. [She was happy for him.] Isn't that badge the fifth one, or something?

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[pipers_son]

Rogue's been with me second longest, next ta Angel. We communicate well. [A pleased chirp from the Furret in question.] Anyway, that's right. I only have one more ta get.

[islandshore]

[First thing's first. Riku gives Joker a thumbs up for his win.]

Yeah, Pryce is kinda a pain. Ice types might have a lot of weaknesses, but from an offensive standpoint...

[Well, they're the type that fells almost all the dragons out there. That kinda speaks for itself.]

Anyway, if you're looking for stuff to do, I think they've got an ice skating rink. Don't know if it's still open, but it's worth a shot.

[pipers_son]

Ha, I liked him regardless! It's good ta have these sorta folks keep us all on our toes. Besides, he's an interestin' one ta talk ta.

[Even beyond the fact that he wanted Pryce's support for the circus, it was an interesting talk.]

Ice skating... Y'know, I can't ever say I've done that.

[islandshore]

Oh yeah? So what'd he have to say?

[Riku never made a habit of getting to know the Gym Leaders, but that was largely a part of his teenage ego. Maybe he should rectify that.]

But there's a first time for everything. Might as well give it a shot, right?

[pipers_son]

Just a lot a chatter about his experiences and such. Hear that he's the oldest gym leader in most a the circuits? Everyone else these days tends ta be on the younger side a things. He seems pretty happy about that, 'tho.

He seems ta be dealin' with his old age well!

[Which is good to hear. Joker knows it's unlikely that he'll get to live to that kind of age, but it's nice that there are others who enjoy every bit of life they get.]

I'll have ta give it a try, then! I'm sure a few of my own wouldn't mind givin' it a go, too.

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[silentscales]

...
I won a badge too, says Ruskin. [He pulls out a Fog Badge and shows it off. His eyes are bright with some pride in himself, refreshingly.]

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[pipers_son]

Congrats! I had faith that ya would all do it just fine. Especially our reliable ol' Snake. [A wide grin.] We'll have ta celebrate when I get back!

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[silentscales]

[Snake nods with a slight hint of a grin. He managed to impress himself, truth be told. even if he didn't get the other badge. His team gave a grand effort. He's only sorry that he put them up against too much of a challenge, but they all seemed excited and happy after the match.]

Cake? asks Gaskell.

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[pipers_son]

Course! We'll get an extra big one, too. Can't let any of ya miss a slice, after all.

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[garbagechild]

<sub>[Wrath doesn't know who Pryce is, or even really what Gym Leaders are, and he's also never been out of Goldenrod, so he has precisely zero (0) helpful things to say on the subject matter of Joker's post.]

[He is, however, going to respond, because JOKER!! And also because he has something important to show him.]</sub>

Joker!

Joker, look!

_{[There is a sparkling fuzzy dinosaur with a healthy lather of ANGER FOAM dripping from its jaws being brandished at the screen. Mad the Deino is not pleased with being shown off to everyone who will spare a glance, but Wrath is extremely proud of his dragon daughter so he intends to continue.]}

Joker, look at my fuzzy bitelizard!

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[pipers_son]

Well, ain't that a sight! Looks like you've gone and got yerself busy~.

[He gives a bright grin to the camera, honestly happy for Wrath. Kid looks like he could use the company, although 'bitelizard' is admittedly a worrying description.]

[Oh well. Maybe it'll teach him responsibility. Or something.]

Got a name for yer bitelizard?

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[garbagechild]

_{[THERE'S A BANDAGE ON THE KID'S HAND, SO.... YEAH. 'Bitelizard' apparently is accurate in addition to worrying.]}

I sure do!

Her name is Mad!

'Cuz she's so mad.

_{[He doesn't sound upset about this at all. He is very proud of his small, angry dragon daughter.]}

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[pipers_son]

Charmin'.

Any idea why she's such a mad lil' thing?