[004G - Video]

[liberatedempath]

[A hand lifts and she adjusts the video feed to offer a closer look at her. Her expression is a tad thoughtful with perhaps a little concern lying beneath the surface.]

Hello.

[She waves a little. This is the first time she's using video. Evidently this is a big deal for her.]

I understand that tensions are running a bit high at the moment, so I thought it might be appropriate to offer a bit of a distraction. Don't worry; I've not started anything yet. This is more or less gauging the response of the public to see if there's an interest or lack of interest in an idea.

I'm from a town called Lilycove. It's well-known in Hoenn for being the centre of Pokémon contests. I've noticed we don't have anything like this in the academy or in Final Destination. I'm aware we have quite the variety of people here and I thought perhaps there might be some intrigue in having a contest hall right here. It'd certainly make things easier on those who don't wish to return to their regions due to inconvenience.

For those unfamiliar with the term, back home the contests are used to display a Pokémon's particular abilities based on efficiency and aesthetic. It would be a bit unfair for me to limit to Pokémon, however, and I want everyone to feel like they're welcome to participate as well. I'm still working on how I'd like to do that, aside from talent competitions. Such as a 'come and show us everything you have'.

Winners get ribbons of their accomplishments and there are all kinds of ribbons, too. They look like... [For demonstrative purposes, she reaches past the camera feed and draws back a plaque of ribbons.] ...this! Aren't they cute? And there are all different kinds.

I'd really like some of your guys' thoughts on the idea, perhaps suggestions, or things you'd like to see or experience. I'm rather well-versed in the world of contests, so I'd really love to have a hand in making it come to life. I just think this would be a really great way to add something to the community and make it more welcoming.

Comments

[punchtheflowers]

Ooh. I think Red's Mom watches some've those contests on TV. Some lady with ghost balloons' always on.

Wasn't really my thing t'watch, but if you're organizin' it, I guess I will. S'pretty ambitious of you.

[liberatedempath]

...O-oh?

[She turns a little pink.]

You'd watch it just because I'm organising it? Really, Vinnie?

[punchtheflowers]

Sure, why not.

I mean, I wouldn't enter, but... I'd still wanna see it go well.

[monotreme_101]

Hey buddy - You know I'll help in whatever way I can. I'm pretty handy, so, you need stuff built or set-up? Just lemme know and I'll get it taken care of.

[liberatedempath]

You are pretty handy, aren't you? I'm not sure if we need to build something from scratch or if we can get one of the rights to a building in the city. I wouldn't be surprised if there were some vacant ones, after all.

[monotreme_101]

Probably there's someplace in the city you could get. But you might still need things built like a stage, drssing rooms or at least some kind of partitioning to allow contestants to get ready in private. That sorta thing.

[punchthedoritos]

I'd still like to be in a contest. I don't care if I don't win, I just think it would be so fun to try!!

[liberatedempath]

I still think you'd just fall asleep in it, though. Maybe we should make sure we make a sleepy ribbon for you or something. It could say "world's best sleeper" or something cute like that, Panda Bun.

[punchthedoritos]

I'd wear any ribbon you came up with.

[goldhearted]

Oh, man! That sounds so cool! And those ribbons are so cute!

They don't hold any Pokemon contests where I come from, but I've seen them on TV before. If you need help getting this thing set up, I can totally do that!

[liberatedempath]

They don't have contests in your region, Gold?

[What is this blasphemy? All places should have contests. Duh. How could anyone live without them? She's smart enough not to say any of that, of course.]

Come to think of it, I don't really know anything about where you're from...

[goldhearted]

Nope, no contests!

You know, honestly, I don't know a ton about your region either. But Johto's really neat! You should visit sometime. We might not have contests, but there's a lot of cool stuff to do!

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[will_be_god]

Yes, such things exist in Sinnoh as well, although it is my understanding that they are different than their Hoenn counterparts.

Hm. Although I see little purpose in such an endeavor, I...

[[He pauses, thinking something over]]

...This line is secure, yes?

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[liberatedempath]

I wouldn't expect them all to be the same, of course...

[She pauses thoughtfully and lifts a hand to adjust her feed a little at his question. And as though she's following direction from elsewhere, she managed to make a bit of an encrypted feed for Cyrus alone.]

There. Now it is.

[Her eyebrows knit together with thought.]

What is it, Cyrus? Is everything all right?

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[will_be_god]

[[he sighs, staring off to the side of the camera for a moment before directing back at it, so as to stare directly from her screen]]

I...still see no purpose in such a thing, yet I may participate just the same. This is something you would wish to know, yes?

[hold_it]

[Phoenix read briefly about some of these contests so he's not too familiar.]

I'm not entirely familiar with how these contests work, but I'll be willing to lend you a hand if needed.

[liberatedempath]

Oh, really, Professor?

[She's smiling pretty hard.]

Have you any experience with contests before, or are you just a bit of a renaissance man?

[hold_it]

[Phoenix has to think for a second. Contests... uh...]

N-no, I haven't done too much in the way of contests. I mean, well I guess in college, when I was an art student, our works were evaluated and given prizes.

[Video]

[electriccharge]

[Watt's eyes widen as she leans in closer towards the screen to inspect the ribbons.]

Hey, I remember you telling me about those contests! They still sound neat! And I really REALLY love those ribbons too! So cute!

Um, I wanna help out if you're gonna hold these contests here! I just dunno how yet, um...but I do wanna help out, honest.

[Video]

[liberatedempath]

[...You're so adorable, Watt. It's hard not to smile.]

Hmmm... Would you want to help me make costumes? I really like sewing and tailoring. I'd be happy to make you some things, too! I could make you like... my 'poster child'! You could be the main face for the contests!

I mean... If that's something you'd like, Watt. I think you'd be really, really cute.

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[electriccharge]

Oooh, a poster child! That sounds like a ton of fun! Sure, I can do that!

I never knew that you like to sew! Um, that's really neat! I'll try on anything that you make, really!

[rivalsweetscent]

Ohh, contests... Daisy is kind of into those! I watched a little with her sometimes. Putting one together must be a heck of a lot of work!

[liberatedempath]

I'm sure it is. I've never done it before, Bulba.

[There's a brief pause.]

When you say 'Daisy', do you mean the pretty girl with the brown hair?

[Video]

[popnpakkun]

[O hai. Oh man those ribbons are so adorable. There's an excited blond lady looking at you from the other side of the screen.]

Oh gosh! They look so cute!! I'm not a Pokemon, but I'd like to collect them too!

[Video]

[liberatedempath]

[...Gladys, you're very excitable. It's really quite contagious.]

I love ribbons! I've been collecting them for quite a while now. I was always in contests back home. I thought it'd be nice to bring a little taste of home here. And you really look like you'd be perfect for them, Miss.

[Right... Because she doesn't know Gladys's name...]