14th Grail: [Video]

[dressofheaven]

I don't tend to make a big deal out of this sort of thing, ordinarily. But under the circumstances it seems appropriate.

[Ilya holds up Claire's Rising Badge to the camera, then shows off the other seven badges pinned to her collar. She adds the last one and makes no effort to restrain her victorious smirk.]

That's the eight badges of Johto collected. I hope the elite battles over in Kanto give a bit more of a challenge. I don't suppose anyone can give me an idea of what to expect from them. I'd like to hear any stories you might have.

Oh, but I'm feeling nostalgic. Even if you haven't fought the elite matches yet, even if you only have one or two badges, why don't you tell me about them? It seems like as good a way as any to celebrate, at least until I get my little gathering underway.

Also, Claire, if you're listening. Gyarados still isn't a dragon type.

Comments

[awesmazings]

Umm, lemme think...I'm missing the Hive, Plain, Storm, and Glacier badges right now!

[dressofheaven]

Missing the Storm badge? But you can't use Fly without it! Or are you a breeder?

[awesmazings]

Nah, I'm not a breeder. I've been traveling with a friend of mine who does have the badge, though!

[dressofheaven]

Convenient. You don't mean Joker, do you?

[awesmazings]

Yup, that's him! He's got the Fly HM, so he let me borrow it and teach it to my Pokemon after I got the first badge.

[dressofheaven]

That's the sort of thing he'd do. He always is pretty generous with helping out those of us who are part of the Circus.

Speaking of which, you haven't heard when the next performance is going to be, have you?

[awesmazings]

I haven't, no! I figure it'd prolly be pretty soon, though. I know that the Rising Badge is his last one for Johto, so I figure he'd wanna head back to Goldenrod next.

[dressofheaven]

Pity. Oh well, I'm sure he'll tell us all when the time comes. I'd hate to let you all try to put on a show without my singing.

[awesmazings]

You shouldn't have to worry 'bout that! Like you said, he'll prolly let us know for sure when the next one will be.

[dressofheaven]

Of course he will.

So where are you going next, then?

[awesmazings]

Hm, well...I think after Blackthorn we'll head back to Goldenrod. I'm gonna stay in town for a little while to pick up a few things and get the badge I missed, and then I'll probably head back to Azaela Town.

[dressofheaven]

Enjoy yourself then! Even if those are two places I definitely wouldn't want to go.

[awesmazings]

I will! ...but now I'm curious, where would you rather go?

[dressofheaven]

Celadon, Cerulean... Olivine if I were back in Johto. Saffron's nice too. I kind of like Kanto better than Johto in general, really.

[awesmazings]

I really haven't visited Kanto all that much yet myself, to tell you the truth. I hope I can go soon though! 'Specially since I've heard lots of good things about it.

[dressofheaven]

If you have the money, you should pick up a train ticket while you're in Goldenrod. A quick train ride over to Saffron well show you what I'm talking about, and you can be there and back in a day if you really want to.

[awesmazings]

Oh woah, really? I'll have to do that! I should have plenty of money for it by now, too.

[dressofheaven]

I would hope so, given what Joker pays us!

[She's still not sure how he manages to bring in enough money that he can be so generous with them.]