3rd Grail [Video/Action for Violet]

[dressofheaven]

[The video clicks on to the sound of slow, ponderous, but very heavy sounding steps. Ilya appears to be seated rather than walking, but it's hard to tell what she's riding on.]

Hmmm... so, is there any real reason to go through that cave south of Violet except for it being the fastest way to Azalea? I have to admit, there don't seem to be any Pokemon I'd want in there, and I don't really like the idea of it being my next destination now that I've gotten the badge from Falkner. He was really nice, too, we talked about myths together for a bit after the fight. It sounds like I need to get to Ecruteak sooner or later.

But I'm getting off track. Really, do you have to go to that cave? Would there be any trouble just going back to Goldenrod, then through the forest instead? Forests are a lot better than caves. Or would you miss something important that way?

I should talk to Ahri about it... Oh, before I go, Berserker has something to share with you all.

[Her expression turns from a thoughtful frown into a huge grin as she turns the gear to face her newly-evolved Rhydon.]

See? He evolved! The day after we beat Falkner, in fact! Typhon did too, but I'll have to show her off later. Say hello, Berserker.

["Raaaaaarrrgh!"]

Good boy! [Giggling, she rubs his horn a bit with one hand, while the other reaches out to turn off the gear.]

Comments

[Action]

[dressofheaven]

You're pretty clever, Ahri. I'm glad I decided to tag along with you.

So, I guess we go back to Goldenrod then... but let's look at the Ruins nearby first, okay? I think there are some Pokemon there that I want.

[Action]

[foxfiring]

I have to be.

Yeah. Maybe we'll find something interesting, hm?

[Action]

[dressofheaven]

You have to be clever?

[She raises an eyebrow in curiosity.] Why? Did you have enemies, back home?

[It's pretty telling that that's what she jumps to first.}

[Action]

[foxfiring]

That too, but it certainly makes it easier to get what you want in life.

[Action]

[dressofheaven]

Ah, well, that's true. I usually just used power back home, but cleverness is harder to take away.

[Action]

[foxfiring]

Exactly. Power can only get you so far.

[Action]

[dressofheaven]

Of course, it depends a lot on what you really want, too...

[She frowns and looks down at the ground after saying that, lost in thought for a moment.]

Some things you can't get no matter what you try.

[Action]

[foxfiring]

Yeah.

I wouldn't be too sure of that.