princelyspirit | Duel 02 // Video // Violet City

Steady, steady...

[The camera swerves and shakes, and glimpses of one of Violet City's inn rooms can be seen as it slows down]

There! Perfect!

[And soon it focuses in on a teenage girl, sitting crosslegged and barefoot on a bed, her back against the wall. She's dressed a lot like a cyclist - if cyclists wore red instead of pink, that is]

Alright, so. [Takes a deep breath] I've been slacking off a little - okay, no, I've been slacking off a lot since I came here. But, I think it's time to start doing more. To get out and actually see this place. And for that, I need to start training - both myself, and my pokemon.

But... there's one thing.

[She waves her hand, and the camera sweeps over to a Kakuna resting upright against the pillows. It zooms in and the Kakuna twitches... right before it flops over and falls on its side. Utena sighs and catches it before it can roll off the mattress, and sets to putting it back upright]

I have no idea what I'm going to do about her. I mean, these bug things are supposed to evolve pretty quickly, right? But it feels like she's been stuck in this cocoon for forever. I'm not going to take her to the gym with me, so maybe it doesn't matter, but...I don't know, I can't help but worry a little-

[And there's a light "paff" as the Kakuna falls over. Again.]

...anyway, if anyone has any advice, that would be great. For Kakuna over here, or the Violet City Gym.

[And she picks her up again, right before the camera cuts off.]

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It really depends on your Pokemon. If they've decided they don't want to evolve, you're out of luck.

[[It's a rather blunt way of putting things but Page has never been one to mince words, particularly when it comes to important information. The sight of the Violet Inn's rooms was what drew her to this girl and her message; she'd never stayed there herself (can't justify the expense, and besides; she's used to camping out in what some would consider less-than-civilized conditions) but she did have a wander through when she first arrived and was contemplating the place. Anything involving Violet City is a good thing, in her eyes.]]

It could just be a matter of trying to discern what it is about evolution that's putting her off, presuming she's reached the appropriate level for it. As for the Gym...well, I wouldn't mind some advice myself, so I'm afraid I can't help you there.

[Her face is a lot closer than it was before - it looks like she's doing her own camera work now]

Don't worry about it - to be honest, I'm more concerned about Kakuna right now. Anyway, I think she's the right level, but what would be so bad about evolution? I mean, one of my other pokemon evolved a few weeks ago, and she didn't seem to have any trouble with it at all.

Edited 2012-09-25 05:53 (UTC)

Think about it; would you want your body to transform itself in a way that isn't reversible? If you don't like what it changes into, you're rather stuck.

[[Really, it's a rather scary thought. One of her Pokemon is coming close to his evolution level and she's starting to worry.]]

Although I have read that Pokemon who delay their evolution will have a more varied movepool than those who don't, so I suppose you could consider that somewhat of a perk.

[Shudders]

Good point. Still, any form's got to be better than the one she's got now. She can't walk, she can't play, she can barely move... it's like she's trapped in this big, giant shell. I just don't know how she can be happy like this.

But...well, if what you said is right, then do you think that could be it? Like, maybe she's waiting to learn something else before she moves on.

It's a possibility. I suppose it's difficult for us to judge, having been in these bodies our entire lives. Maybe she finds it cozy. That, or shyness.

[[Maybe she just wants some time to herself. Page can understand that.]]

Regardless, I don't think you need to start worrying quite yet. If all else fails you could always take her to a Pokemon Center and get the nurses to have a look at her. They're so wonderful here.

[[No, she still hasn't gotten over the awesomeness that is the Pokemon Centers. PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE AND IT'S FREE.....]]

[Eyes light up]

I haven't thought of that - the nurses, I mean. Don't get me wrong, they do great things at the Center, but most of the people around here...well, the people who come from here, at least, don't seem all that chatty.

Anyway, I think I've found someone who can get to the bottom of this. If that doesn't work, though, I'll take her to the Pokemon Center and see what they have to say. If she's really happy this way, I won't push, but... I just want to be sure, first.

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