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[strangestbluerose]

[Observe the interior of Garry's classroom as it's obvious he's twisting his wrist this way and that to get a good look at the Warp Band.] So this is what all the fuss is about...? [Yes, that was a defeated sigh. Good ol' Garry.]

I'm not sure going out is the best idea .. besides, we still have class. So don't think you're going to get out of doing homework! [Right? Right. He's not that scatterbrained.] But maybe a little venture out on the weekends would be okay. During the day. [No thanks for night time.]

I guess it's customary to ask for tips or something like that. [He's really only ever focused on things that had nothing to do with leaving Union so pokemon training has never been his forte. The cute little blue Floette on the edge of his desk sits patiently, looking on.] Instead of tips.. why don't you tell me your favorite thing about training? ...and exploring? [He asks like he's talking to one person instead of a network at whole. Because that's easier and opens communication more. And also might help him a little better. Maybe.]

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[portraitor]

Garry! [Hey look it's your favorite student!

...Oh wait no it's not, it's her sister Mary.] Why didn't you tell me that you got one of these warp band things too? [...Actually, he might have told her already and she wasn't listening when he mentioned it recently. Also, she's only now starting to get the hang of them herself, so the view is a little slanted as she tilts her wrist this way and that.] What are you doing right now? You're still at the classroom, right?

[strangestbluerose]

It was a sudden decision. [That's okay, he'll let her off this time since it wasn't an entirely important thing.]

I'm just cleaning up. I'll be home soon.

[portraitor]

Oh, okay! [Don't take too long though, otherwise Mary will get really bored waiting around for you. (Even with Ib likely waiting for you too.)]

Since you have one of these bands now, does this mean that you're gonna start exploring outside too?

[strangestbluerose]

I think it's about time. [Sort of. He doesn't really think that but. Can't put it off forever.] Don't you? You and Ib seem to like it a lot, after all.

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[globetrotting]

I guess I can... but do you promise not to throw me into detention afterwards sir?

[By the tiny giggle after that? Yes, she's teasing.]

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[strangestbluerose]

I don't think I've ever thrown anyone into detention. [Also teasing. But we can't have teachers picking up and hurling students places, can we.]

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[globetrotting]

Oh - will you carry me into detention, then? [How about this instead.]

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[merameranomi]

Hello! I think I'm thankfully too old to be in your class, [Ace laughs a little] my favourite things eh? Well I guess about training is being able to see my pokemon get better each time, and stronger, and in some cases a lot faster. It's interesting how many new moves they learn and how they figure out how to use them before I even tell them anything. And about exploring, I like seeing new places!

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[strangestbluerose]

[There's a thoughtful hum about the pokemon aspect of pokemon training. He likes his Floette. She's a nice little pokemon. ...but the exploring?]

You don't ever worry about .... [How to phrase it so it doesn't sound weird.] not having the protection of the wall?

[merameranomi]

Sometimes, yeah, of course, everyone would. But I guess the excitement of being there with my pokemon trying to find new friends and seeing things I've never seen before wins over the fear of being outside.

[a_gentle_boy]

I've only recently started to leave the city again, but I feel like I've seen a lot of different things already. I can say... the most important thing, for me, is to be able to learn how to interact with different kinds of Pokemon.

And to meet new friends.

[strangestbluerose]

It seems like that's the most important thing. [So leaving the safety of the wall to do so might not be as terrible idea as it seems.] But aren't friends and pokemon the same? [A very lightly asked question with a smile.]

[a_gentle_boy]

Oh, that's what I mean. But interacting well with them doesn't always mean they'll want to come with you, either. I don't think it's fair to expect them to, either.... They have their own lives, too.

[wordsidk]

Hi, Garry. [ Ib is sitting somewhere grassy with a Girafarig. ]

Are you going to go out with us next time?

[strangestbluerose]

I guess I have no choice now. [He means that in the best way possible.]

[wordsidk]

[ She and the Girafarig look at each other. That didn't sound very enthusiastic. ]

It's not bad.

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[kaidont]

Getting stronger.

[Straightforward idiots will be straightforward idiots]

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[strangestbluerose]

Nothing else? ...although that's nothing to sneer at, either.

[kaidont]

I dunno, I like training in itself? The feeling's nice, and figuring out how to work on specific things is kinda fun.

But it doesn't change the end goal.

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[at_too_low]

I think my favourite thing about training is learning new things about my Pokemon! They've all got different personalities, and it shows in how they grow. Learning new things about myself is pretty great, too! I'm an Electric type, and I've been getting better at controlling my electricity. It's always really fun to think of new uses for it!

As for exploring, I just like discovering new things. And sometimes you run into Pokemon you've never met before, too! It's dangerous, of course, but if you know how to hold your own you can make friends with them.

I think exploration is very important to Union. Despite living here for a long time, we haven't been able to expand and explore the surrounding territory much. That seems to be changing recently, though - I've gone to the newfound island some time ago myself. I wonder if we can expand our reach enough to find other human settlements - aside from Gigas, I guess. I don't think we're quite ready to meet with team Evolution again.

Are you a new trainer? I could give some tips! If you don't mind some role reversal. I think I'm young enough to still be in class.

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[strangestbluerose]

Learning new things is always important, regardless of age or status. [As for the rest of that, it was a lot to take in. But at the same time exactly what he asked for.] ...but you said dangerous. Is it often that way?

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[at_too_low]

It depends! Mostly on where you go and how prepared you are. And of course, if you actually go out to explore new areas, it will mostly likely be dangerous, although it is possible to find relatively safe areas on your way.

But if you mean around Union, then no, not really! Places like Verdant Forest or Forest Shrine are very nice for newbie explorers, unless you have allergies I suppose. I would advise staying away from the mountains or the swamp, though - Pokemon that inhabit them are much more aggressive and predatory, and the areas themselves hold some dangers. Cave-ins, getting lost in the underground mazes, drowning in the swamp, that sorta thing. It's the same reason I'd advise against going into the Old City, even though it's really close by. There aren't any swamps there, of course, but it's still unstable enough to be dangerous.

Oh yeah, Scorched Forest is not too dangerous either, but it's not too pleasant to look at or be in... The canyon might be a good idea once you get a bit more experience! There's the island, too, but you need a big Flying type to get there, and it's mostly unexplored so while it's got a nice beach and the jungle is pretty it would probably be best to stay around the shore.

By the way, if you don't mind me asking, why do you want to explore?

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[myfedorarocks]

Using the warp band to hold class?

What a sweet idea. I'm sure your students must be very excited.

[Might be a touch hard to tell through text, but he's not being sarcastic at all.]

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[strangestbluerose]

Oh, you think so? I hadn't really thought of that possibility. I guess with that I could leave more often to explore... [Because that's totally what he wants.]

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[myfedorarocks]

Might be worth the attempt, at least.

Gets the kids to think about something. I think it's a great way to teach Geography, personally. Gets the younger citizens of Union a chance to learn about areas they might otherwise not have easy access to.