stitchedupbodyguard | 1st blade [Video & Action for New Bark Town]

[Veronica's gaze was stern as she looked at the screen. There was an air of dignity around her, despite how young she looked, but that could have to do with the many scars on her face and neck, the most notable ones being the two lines that intersected across her face, making an "X". She stares down at her Pokegear with what looked to be a mixture of confusion and annoyance. This goes on for a few seconds until she finally opens her mouth to speak.]

Ah-

Mukrow!

[And that's all that's heard from her, because immediately after, the Pokegear is yanked away from her and the world becomes a blur. It's like that for a good minute or so before everything finally settles. The Pokegear is now, evidently, high up in a tree, the tiny town of New Bark sitting in the background. It's actually kind of scenic, until Veronica appeared, having climbed up quickly to retrieve her device.

She swats at the Murkrow that took it, leading to a brief scuffle before the bird Pokémon takes flight, letting her finally get the Pokegear back. She is notably less dignified than before as she finally starts talking.]

...This is ridiculous, all of it. [Annoyance in her tone barely contained.] Why do I have to go on this journey? Why is this even happening?

[The Murkrow from before caws loudly in the background, getting a flinch out of Veronica. She glances back, letting out a sigh and finally killing the feed.]

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Positive! I mean there's so much to do! There's Pokemon everywhere, and gyms to challenge, and-

[..Oh wait. Duties you say?]

Well...nobody really knows exactly how to get home once they get here.

[Yes, Jimmy. Duties. Some people have things they need to be doing back home.]

I've heard that. Everyone is saying that.

[She doesn't like it one bit.]

I... [She sighs. What is she even supposed to do?]

Look...I know it's kinda confusing at first, but it'll be okay. Promise! And if you need any help, there's always a whole bunch'a people you can ask!

I'm Jimmy! What's your name?

[It is confusing, Jimmy. She's so confused right now. But thank goodness that there's people here to talk to her.]

It's really confusing... but I'll figure it out, I guess.

...Ah, I'm Veronica.

[Name acquired... yay?]

Nice to meet you, Veronica! It sounds like a lot of people have answered some of your questions, so...is there anything else you might wanna know?

Uh....

[Hold on... just... let her comprehend that so many people want to help her.

Because that's surprising. Like, whoa.

.....]

How about... what's the biggest city around here?

Oh, that's probably Goldenrod, easy! That's where I am right now, actually. It's a couple towns from here since you can't fly yet or ride on a Pokemon on the ground, and it'll prolly take you over a week to get here...so once you get to Violet, you might wanna stock up for a couple days on the routes.

Hmm...

[Okay, at least she has a direction now.]

I'll head there then. And then, I'll figure out what I want to do here.

Sounds like a good idea! And hey...if you find anyone else new in New Bark, see if you can travel with them! It makes it a lot easier, trust me.

Uh, I usually travel alone.

[It's easier. And, she doesn't have to be around people and try to socialize with them.

That's easier too.]

But... okay.

Good luck, Veronica! I know you'll do great! You'll get used to it too, I promise.

Yeah...

[Does she look worried? No, shut up, she doesn't look worried!]

I'll be fine.

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