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[gracefall]

Where's the nearest waterfall? [ forget manners or introductions, she just thought of something and she's too excited to bother with anything else! in fact she couldn't even wait to sit down properly, just turned the gear thingy on while she was sitting in the grass after a training session with her ponyta. ]

Oh, um! I'm in Cherrygrove so...where's the nearest waterfall from there? [ this is all for you, Xiao'yu. clearly a waterfall is the solution to training you! there's some splashing noises coming from vaguely behind her where her feebas is resting in a bucket of water. Xiaoqiao does not seem to notice. ]

I think Flaming Rabbit will be strong enough to ride long distances soon, I've been training him every day since he hatched! So, so I think he'll be okay even if the trip is a bit long...

[ her ponyta wanders by, sitting down next to her and resting his head in her lap. yeah...her ponyta is named Flaming Rabbit. she plays with the flaming mane for a moment. ]

Or should I start with a river?

[ oh right, video is still on. ] Oh! Thank you in advanced for your assistance!

[ she totally remembers to have manners, see! ]

Comments

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[togetherforever]

If I'm not mistaken, there should be a beach nearby since you're in Cherrygrove. If that works out, I mean.

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[gracefall]

Oh, I've been to the beach! But...I was really hoping for a waterfall or at least a stronger current.

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[togetherforever]

There might be other locations in Johto like the sea by Olivine? It might be more impressive than the one in Cherrygrove.

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[gracefall]

Yes, I'm sure there's a lot in this world for me to see! I can't wait to leave Cherrygrove...I mean it's a nice city but I want to see everything else!

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[togetherforever]

It's nice over here in Kanto too though to be fair, this is the only city I've been in and it's nothing like Cherrygrove.

How long have you been in Johto?

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[gracefall]

Oh, I can take the train thingie to go there, right? I heard about it! [ she wants to see the traaaaain. ]

Um...twelve days! [ only? already? she's not too sure how she feels about this. ]

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[togetherforever]

Yes but its very expensive, I heard. You might have to work for at least an entire week to pay off the ticket. [Good thing its unlimited.]

It might help if you're able to ride your pokemon...like your horse?

Voice

[for_realsies]

A waterfall? I haven't seen any yet. But I haven't crossed sea West of Ecruteak. There might be one that way...

Why do you need a waterfall? I mean they're really pretty and I would love to paint one, but that's why I would want one.

Voice

[gracefall]

Oh... [ she sounds a bit disappointed...but it doesn't last long! ]

To help Xiao'yu train! I mean it won't be the Dragon's Gate exactly but I'm sure that it'll help Xiao'yu find her true strength! [ she sounds very excited about chucking her feebas at a waterfall. probably why the poor thing was splashing in protest. ]

Voice

[for_realsies]

So you're plan is to have your Feebas swim against the Waterfall to train her?

...Would that really work? It'd be very cool if it did but maybe you should just try having it battle?

Voice

[gracefall]

Yes! That's how a carp becomes a dragon! [ nevermind a feebas isn't really carp-like... ] I'm sure it'll help her become more confident and shine more brightly!

...well I do that too but... [ it's kind of sad, she can only splash and tackle and just seems generally distressed during battle with all the flopping around. it doesn't occur to Xiaoqiao that the waterfall might be more stressful. ]

Voice

[for_realsies]

But... that's a Feebas, not a Magikarp.

*Imogen...*

Anyway, just, be careful. There are a lot of ways pushing that hard can go wrong. She can either resent you for it or be so determined they push too hard and hurt herself.

Have you tried to figure out how what she wants to do training wise? Asking her might help!

Voice

[gracefall]

I figured it was the thought that counts. [ no, Xiaoqiao...really, really not. she glances over to where her feebas is. ]

I definitely don't want her to dislike me more. She's already kind of afraid of me...

[ because of the whole thinking about descaling and cooking thing. ] I don't know how to ask her at all. I'm just worried about her, every mother wants her child to grow big and strong!

[ ...nm, that the child in question is a fish. ]

Voice

[for_realsies]

That's not how Pokemon work. Be cool if it did.

If you find someone with a psychic type they can translate for you. Otherwise there are a few people that can manage it for you.

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[darkenedgales]

Cianwood sure has one.

[He says that in a somewhat bitter tone. He doesn't have really good memories of that waterfall, to be honest.]

I wouldn't recommend going there, though, unless you enjoy being made to stand under in for hours.

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[gracefall]

Cianwood...okay! Got it! Thank you, my lord. [ she's written it down and everything! it's a bit far but...worth the hike! probably! ]

Huh? That wasn't exactly what I had in mind...but I guess if I want Xiao'yu to train I should be willing to do the same.

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[darkenedgales]

[... Girl, what the hell did you just call him?]

--It's Crow. Crow Hogan. [Being referred to as "lord" feels super awkward, oh wow.]

That's what happened to me, but... hey, maybe you'll be more lucky!

[He chuckles a bit, but then realizes something and gives her a questioning look.]

Wait a minute... You're not planning to put your Ponyta under the waterfall, are you?

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[gracefall]

[ is this yet another person allergic to honourifics? what a strange place. ]

Um, okay! I'm Xiaoqiao! [ she claps her hands together happily. ]

Oh...no, no! I definitely wouldn't do that to Flaming Rabbit, I don't think he'd appreciate it very much. [ Flaming Rabbit gives a little snort in response, thank god his trainer isn't that crazy. ] It's for Xiao'yu!

[ give her a sec, she's going to go and fish her feebas out of the bucket and hold her up to the camera. ] This is Xiao'yu!

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[licentious]

The nearest waterfall is Tohjo Falls. This is across the sea that parts Newbark Town. I'm not sure if it's currently accessible or not, but I do think it's the closest waterfall, and possibly the largest within the region.

[ She'll be supportive. Primarily because what the hell is this ugly fish and does it have any use besides flopping around? She's never seen a Mitolic before... ]

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[gracefall]

The bigger the better! [ you can't become a dragon by swimming in a bathtub after all! ]

So if I take the boat I can get there?

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[licentious]

You can probably ride on one of your pokémon over there, or, you can also fly on one. I guess swimming over there is a likely possibility too.... [ Lust isn't that sure how to actually get there. She just knows it exists. ]

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[gracefall]

...ride? [ on water? so she's supposed to ride her feebas? ]

...I'm not sure that one can carry me yet. And I don't have on I can fly yet. [ maybe she needs a giant dragon. she'd love a giant dragon actually. ]

But at least I know where it is now! Thank you, my lady!

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[licentious]

Yes. Normally, you'll be able to ride on water to certain locations. Or, you can at least find a way to float your way across the route. But, it might take awhile. [ She'll be kinda blase about this conversation. ]

No problem. My name is Isabella if you have any more questions.

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[gracefall]

Ooooh~ [ that sounds pretty darn cool. ] So I can probably do that with Xiao'yu when she's bigger! [ how...big do funny looking fish grow? ]

It's an honour, Lady Isabella! I'm Xiaoqiao, thank you so much!

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[licentious]

You probably could. I heard those fishes grow into large and majestic creatures known as Milotic. [ She won't spoil the conditions of growth yet.

Lust continues to smile while wondering of Xiaoqiao really does name her pokemon after herself, or if that was just a coincidence. ]

The honor is mine. Tell me, do you name all of your pokemon with the Xiao suffix?