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Video/Action for the Business District

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Hey, everybody!

[A red-haired girl in her late teens, perhaps early twenties, is leaning towards the Warp Band -- she'd just made sure it was on -- and flashing a smile down at it. It's bright; it's also practiced, like any true saleswoman's would be. She's done this before.]

My name's Rose. You've probably never heard of us, but we're the Spearowfeathers. We're merchants from Caldera, and we decided that we couldn't let Junes have all the fun.

[She winks.]

...So come check us out! We've set our wagon up in the business district, and we're selling some stuff we brought from Caldera -- and from Glacier, too! If you've got any special requests, you can bring those in, too.

I can also help you with trading Pokemon. I'm really good at that.

[Action, a little while later...]

[...unfortunately, things aren't going quite as well as Rose hoped. The wagon is there, sure, but the Gogoat that was pulling it got away an hour ago -- and all of the running in the world just didn't catch up to it. One of the other Spearowfeathers had been training that particular Pokemon. That leaves their wagon tipped over.]

[And with a cracked wheel, which Rose is holding up, and stuff scattered throughout the street. Spearowfeathers -- wearing their tan trousers and blue vests -- are darting to and fro, picking up goods.]

I... guess this could be going worse.

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Well... I don't know anything about fixing carts, but I can at least help pick things up a little. And once you have it fixed, if you'd like to borrow one of mine...

You sure? I'd feel kinda bad asking a customer to do that.

[Rose looks around for a moment, taking stock; it's more than her Spearowfeathers can do quickly.]

...We could use the help, though. Sure.

Think of it as a business investment, then.

[She's going to insist.]

Well... all right! I appreciate it.

[She starts stacking stuff up in one of the crates she righted.]

Let me know if you see something you want, too! We can get you a sweet discount, since you're helping us!

Oh, thank you!

[Lenna smiles, helping to stack things.]

What kind of clothing do you have?

Well... a lot of what we have is best for traveling! I wanted to make sure it was sturdy. So we've got jackets from Sanctuary, and gloves and boots from Caldera and Sanctuary. We have a couple of coats from Citadel, too. I think there's some odds and ends, too, from other cities.

[She stops to consider that for a moment longer.] A lot of it's really stylish, though!

I could use a good pair of traveling boots. Do you have any that are insulated for cold weather?

[Considering she's been going near Glacier lately.]

You bet! We've got some from Citadel. Let me show you.

[She heads to a crate, popping it open; then she pulls out a pair of fur-lined boots. Then a couple other styles.]

These are pretty good. They're comfortable and built to hold up. You think it'll get colder?

Oh, those are cute! Do you have them in pink?

[Lenna is the girliest girl.]

Well... maybe. But it never hurts to be prepared.

[There's a brief pause. Then Rose smiles. (Really, she thinks that's kinda cute.)]

Do I have them in pink?

[She reaches into the box... and produces the same boots. In pink.]

Totes! Pink is badass!

Oh, they're adorable! How much do you want for them?

Aren't they?

Let's say... twenty-five for the pair?

All right.

[Lenna smiles brightly, reaching into the pocket of her jacket to take out a small pouch of money. Opening it, she counts out the appropriate amount and hands it over.]

Here you are. Ah, and I'm a size six.

Let's see... yeah, I got it right here. [She takes the money, then pulls another pair of pink boots out -- these slightly smaller -- and hands them over.]

I hope you like them! I've got a similar pair for when it gets cold.

[Lenna is a shorty short with small feet. She seems pleased that they have her size in stock, smiling as she takes them in hand.]

Yes, they're very nice! And the fur lining looks like it will be quite warm. I'd wear my Flareon slippers everywhere during the winter if I could, but I'm afraid they're just not practical.

Flareon slippers? For real? Those exist?

[A beat.]

...I want some.

Yes, though the pair I have is the only one like it. I had them custom made around this time last year by a talented Engineer named Kanji Tatsumi.

You remember the woman I mentioned earlier, Excellen Browning? She got the idea for type-enhanced clothing when I told her about the slippers Kanji made for me.

I can show them to you if you'd like, but to get another pair like them, you'd most likely have to see if she's managed to figure out how to make those sorts of things yet.

I'd love to see them sometime! Even if I can't get a pair yet. They sound cute as heck! And warm, too.

[Too bad they can't find the Engineer who made them originally. Of course... even if Excellen can't figure it out, maybe she could ask Geo or Fuuka...]

It's too bad I'm no good with that kinda stuff. It would really sell.

Yes, I'm sure they would. Union's winters can get rather cold, and surprisingly quickly. People who come here from the other cities have a hard time getting used to it. They would probably welcome the opportunity to buy something like that.

[Lenna smiles, thinking for a moment before continuing.]

Actually, if you'd like, you can bring your wagon and your crew to the Tycoon estate. They can finish fixing it on the grounds with the help of my Pokemon while I show you the slippers, and then we can all come inside for some hot chocolate or tea, as you prefer.

I heard about this. I'm not looking forward to it... but what can you do? Maybe I can go sledding or something.

[She tilts her head, though, and... she can't help but look surprised at the offer. Rose didn't expect generosity out of the Unionites. At least, not like this. Then, she smiles.]

Hey, I'm not gonna say no! It's not an inconvenience for you, is it?

[Lenna shakes her head, still smiling warmly.]

Not at all. I'd be happy to have the company, really. Think of it as a little welcoming party for your group.

Well... [Never look a gift Rapidash in the mouth, they say.] Sure! Give us a little bit to pack everything up.

[She looks back at the Spearowfeathers and calls out:] Hey! Start getting everything in the wagon. We're gonna haul it to Tycoon manor, okay? We can do it!

Here, I'll have Titan help you. He can show you the way.

[Pressing a button on her Warp Band, Lenna summons her Golurk.]

Titan, can you help Rose and the Spearowfeathers get their wagon to the Tycoon estate?

Hey, that's handy! [Maybe she should get a Golurk. Might help with lifting the big stuff. She puts it on her list of things to consider. Rose watches Titan for a moment, before she looks back at Lenna.]

[The Spearowfeathers are finishing up the last of the loading into the wagon, leaving it for Titan to help carry back.]

How far away is the estate?

It's near the center of town.

[In other words, where all the nobles live.]

It won't take long to get there.

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