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[badasstrenches]

It seems some people keep complainin' how cold it's gettin'. I honestly don't think it's that bad. Then again, I've been stationed in arctic tundras. Now that is some serious cold. Snowpoint's pretty cold too, considerin' it's snows almost all year round. But I've only been there a few times, so I can't really say much. Vermilion as a whole has

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[totembird]

I don't much care for winter. Speaking from the perspective of a wild Pokemon, it's a very difficult time. A Xatu's feathers are ill-equipped to ward off the cold, and our diet doesn't permit much opportunity to build up fat. The sun grows dim and pale. It's a shame that we cannot simply choose to hibernate at will.

Humans may envy our psychic ability and wings, but I must say that it is your ingenuity in overcoming adverse conditions that is most deserving of admiration.

[badasstrenches]

Well, I can't speak for all humans. Just like how some Pokemon can survive better in specific climates, some humans are the same way. It's all a matter of what your body is used to and built to withstand.

I guess I'm just lucky in that I've experienced a wide range of weather. 'Course there's some weather I prefer more than others. But I guess I can see where you're comin' from. There are definitely some climates I wouldn't be able to survive without the right equipment or preparations.

[totembird]

I suppose that's where military training comes in useful. I imagine you would be able to endure far more than someone like myself. To a certain degree, it seems endurance is something that can be learned, rather than an innate ability.

Still... I imagine my winters in the Ruins of Alph would have been far more comfortable if I had thought to bring a coat. I can scarcely even imagine how miserable surviving the tundra would be.

[badasstrenches]

Endurance is probably a little of both. For the extreme climates, I feel you'd need at least a little innate ability. There's only so much a human or Pokemon body can withstand, even with trainin'. Whereas many ground or fire types can live easily in the desert, even with provisions, water, and equipment, someone like me would still have some difficulty for a long stay of time.

Ha ha, yeah, a coat is a great invention when you really think about it. Then again, humans have pretty weak skin and hair. It may not be comfortable for you in the winter, but you can still live there. If humans didn't have protective clothing like that, they'd probably get sick immediately.

[totembird]

Now that I think about it, it is a little unusual... one may be able to blame the fact that humans lack fur or feathers for their difficulty in coping with cold, but the Woopers and Quagsires living in the ruins seem to have no problem. Perhaps you're right about endurance.

At any rate, I must say I'm extremely grateful that this place has granted me the luxury of a human form. The sweater is a truly wonderful invention. The climate may not differ by much, but it's astounding how much more comfortable winter is.