1st Wrench: A Fateful Trip [Action/Video]

[sparkofgenius]

Action, the Verdant Forest:

[Okay, so she'd taken a wrong turn on one of the paths. She had to have, because she should totally be back in Union by now! All she'd intended to do was poke her head out into the forest to get some basic reconnaissance and some preliminary training of Gato done. But without a map it was a bit easy to get lost in that sea of green. Especially for someone who'd never really been outside of Caldera before. Smart and competent she might be, but Lucca most definitely new to the whole exploring on her own.

That said, she's not exactly panicking if anyone happens to come across her. She seems perfectly calm, perfectly rational. And that's probably because she has yet to actually notice that she's gotten lost! She's casually inspecting just about everything. Rocks, trees, streams, berries, basically just anything she comes across. On her back is a small pack that seems to be bulging, and the little Golett running along behind her is similarly weighed down by a backpack of his own. Periodically, she pulls out a notepad and scribbles something, too.

But in the midst of this scientific rampage, something Weedle this way comes. Lucca's search has attracted the attention of a local, an annoyed little creature who's just popped out from a rotted log she'd disturbed with a kick...and the instant she catches sight of it, Lucca lets out a piercing shriek.]

Ahhhhh!

[Apparently the intrepid scientist...has a fear of Bugs!]

((ooc: Tag before the Weedle if you like too!))

Video, Nightfall

[A video comes through the Warp Band, and it's a young woman, clearly. She's dressed...oddly. Almost haphazardly. A scarf around her neck, a tunic visible in the video, and a helmet. With an actual antenna sticking up from the right side. She adjusts her glasses before speaking, and opens with a long sigh.]

Right, so. My name's Lucca Ashtear. Recently of Caldera, and I've set up shop here in Union for the time being. Gotta say, these warp band things are pretty incredible An Aligning tool, communication device, and a homing beacon all at once? Ingenious. I couldn't have designed them better myself. At least...not and kept them this small.

[A pause as she removes her glasses and wipes away some fog.]

Couple of questions for you. First, because I'm new in town, where's a good place to pick up spare parts? Wires, copper, steel, that kinda stuff. Also are there any glassmakers around. Definitely going to need that. I have trouble making that myself.

Second, a more...heh...normal question. Is it just me or is it chilly around here? I don't know how you guys stand it in the lowlands. When does the weather usually shift? Or is this what passes for spring?

And one last thing. The Old City. I'm planning on going down there to nose around soon, but a guide or escort would be nice. More a safety precaution than anything. I'd pay, of course.

And...yeah, I guess that's about it.

[And off goes the feed.]

Comments

[sparkofgenius]

Well, unless you knocking over things attracts more angry wild Pokemon.

[She's smiling though, clearly teasing. Estelle's enthusiasm is showing and that's good enough for Lucca.]

And I could certainly definitely use help. When are you free?

[brandnewshoes]

That wouldn't happen! [...well, okay.] Probably.

I'm pretty free right now! No expeditions this coming week. When works for you?

[sparkofgenius]

Uh...

[Okay, it's obvious to anyone that knows her that Lucca is trying hard to not say "right now" because there's machines involved! Maybe.]

T-Tomorrow?

[brandnewshoes]

[Indeed, Estelle does catch onto the fact that Lucca's showing some restraint. Her smile becomes a bit knowing. But, she nods just the same.]

You got a deal!

[sparkofgenius]

A deal? What deal? What...do you want in return?

[Please don't say unrestricted access to the lab...]

[brandnewshoes]

Oh! Oh, nothing, I just... meant as a saying?

[Bullet: dodged?]

Getting to see the Old City is kind of part of my job, anyways. It's its own reward!

[sparkofgenius]

Oh! Well, when you put it like that...

[She grins.]

I'll happily let you do your job. and help me and Gato at the same time. But...where do you work, nowadays?

[brandnewshoes]

I'm a Seeker! Just like Dad is. I became a full-fledged one at the end of summer and got assigned here.

[She nods.]

I've practiced a lot. What kind of Pokemon's Gato? I'll have to pick one to bring with...

[sparkofgenius]

Oh! Well I didn't know that! But congratulations.

[She pans the camera down, actually, and shows off her Pokemon.

A Golett, that waves. Sadly he does not have metal joints.]

[brandnewshoes]

Oooh, he's cool, Lucca! He looks awesome. Big and tough! I've trained a Golett before.

[He's now a big, tough Golurk.]

I'll bring Aisha. She's a Goomy. A little shy, but... the trip will do her good!

[sparkofgenius]

Have you? Well...I mean, I know he'll get bigger. He seems to want that.

[A blink.]

What's a Goomy?

[brandnewshoes]

Yeah! It works out pretty well, don't worry.

[Then she pauses. She doesn't quite think to summon him; she still thinks of the Warp Band as a tool when it comes to that kind of thing.]

Well, uh... like a pile of goo. That's also a dragon.

[sparkofgenius]

That...sounds really weird. But hey, I'd like to meet him.

[Y'know. Because goo is cool.]

Is he tough?

[brandnewshoes]

She, actually. Super tough, too. Just... pretty shy. But you can be shy and tough.

[She might be overstating Aisha's ability... but only a little.]

[sparkofgenius]

Well, then I guess my safety is in her...and your...capable hands.

[It's not like she's...terribly worried, this is all just precautionary after all. Right?]

[brandnewshoes]

Don't worry! It'll be just fine.

[She's confident. It's mostly deserved, but... Estelle's always been a little overconfident.]

[sparkofgenius]

Okay. Well, then bright and early tomorrow?

[ooc: And...as I'm still waiting on a bond roll, want to table this?]

[brandnewshoes]

Yeah! I'll be there.

[OOC: Sure! Works for me!]