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[ice_cream_ai]

[Action]

[Like many others, he heard the announcement, but did not process it as clearly as others - just that this isn't good news for the humans, and muses they might be looking for momentary cheer before getting down to work. He went to a well-populated square in the entertainment district where many of the humans gathered and drops a cup on the ground, gathering their attention before he breaks out into song - most of them classics and old standards that everyone knows. When he finishes one melody, someone may shout out for another and he obliges.

After a half hour of singing, he takes a break, collecting the cup - jingling it to see how much the humans gave him before heading to a nearby restaurant to grab a quick bite, musing over the recommendation of going into the Verdant Forest]

So the Forest - I wonder if they'll find what they need there.

[He murmurs out loud as he pulls his fluffy muffler around his lower jaw]

Comments

[celebrity_commentator]

[That is a talented singer. Rise - off work at the moment and wearing some fairly hefty glasses and drab clothes to try and keep it that way - gives the busker a smile and a healthy tip as she passes by.]

You're pretty good! How come you're out here and not on the radio?

[It's mostly to make conversation...which he's probably not interested in, but Rise's actually a little curious about the guy's circumstances.]

[ice_cream_ai]

[He lets a soft sound, and waves to the young lady, before giving a tilt of his head at the question]

Thanks... I just arrived here, I'm mostly just making my way until I settled down, and busking - seems a good way as any.

[celebrity_commentator]

I see. Well, you've got a real talent, so...

[Hang on a second, there was something odd in that sentence.]

Wait, you just arrived from where?

[ice_cream_ai]

[Kaito pauses, realizing he probably said something he really shouldn't]

Uh...

the forest.

My parents left... here when I was kid.

[Even he knew that sounded off]

they were about how the city is bad, but I wanted to see what it's like so I left.

[celebrity_commentator]

[Uh huh.]

I see. Well, don't let the big city get you, then. Some people can be a lot more dangerous than wild Pokémon.

And if you do go into the entertainment business, read everything before you sign it, okay?

[ice_cream_ai]

[He nods, setting down at a table]

Reading everything... okay, got it. Thanks for the advice.

[celebrity_commentator]

Hey, I have to run, but what's your name?

[ice_cream_ai]

Kaito. It's nice talking to you... Miss?

[celebrity_commentator]

Rise.

[No last name given, none received.]

And very nice talking to you, Kaito. I'll see you around.