First [Video/Action for Mahogany Town]

[lionedace]

Ah, excuse me...is this thing even on? [He taps the receiver a couple times, looking a bit frustrated as he tries to make sure its active. Technology was never really his big thing, though he did try to keep himself up to date. For those with an astute knowledge in the region, it was clear that Ace was in Mahogany Town.] I'm sorry, but I think I

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[ video ]

[uuing]

Uu-, that's because that isn't a dog..

[ She looks sort of proud over knowing this better than this new guy. SMALL VICTORIES, OKAY. ]

It's a Growlithe! Sakutaro has one of those too, they're really cute, kyakyakya!

[ video ]

[uuing]

Growlithe can breathe fire.. it's called Ember, Ember, uu-!

That's Growlithe's first fire attack.

[ video ]

[lionedace]

Fire attack...so how do I ask it to use this attack? Do I just say "use ember"?

[He turns to the Growlithe, but the Pokemon blinks confusingly.]

...It isn't working.

[ video ]

[uuing]

Uu-.. [ She frowns a little, staring at the Pokémon from the screen. ]

It must still be a baby Growlithe. He'll probably learn it later.

[ video ]

[lionedace]

A baby? [He groans. Great, he has a fire breathing thing that can't even properly breathe fire. Awesome.] I see. So do I just wait for it to grow older?

[ video ]

[uuing]

Uu-uu-, no!

[ She says it as if it's obvious you don't have to wait. Geez, Ace, don't you know? ]

You have to make sure to train them so they can become really strong!

[ video ]

[lionedace]

[That Uu- sound is kind of annoying him, but he'll ignore it. Kids will be kids.]

Train them? So it is like a pet. [A fire-breathing pet...] I suppose if I must.

[ video ]

[uuing]

[ Don't hit her and tell her to stop making that sound.. n___n ]

Pokémon are a little like pets, uu-.. but they're good friends as well! Maria makes sure to play with all Pokémon a lot.

[ video ]

[lionedace]

Friends? [Looking at the Growlithe again.

.......PSH YEAH RIGHT. This thing is a tool of death as far as he is concerned. Okay put on a nice smile for the kid.] Most people look at their pets like that. I'll have to make sure to play with it a lot as well. [And train it to burn down everyone he hates.]

[ video ]

[uuing]

Uu-, you understand already! You must be re-ally smart, kyakyakya! What's your name..? Maria is Maria, Maria Ushiromiya!

[ totally falling for the nice old guy act because wow who would train their growlithe to be a weapon of mass destruction... ]

[ video ]

[lionedace]

[Oh little girl, you have no idea who you are meeting.]

I'm Ace. A pleasure, little Maria. [May as well hand out his codename. He has no clue how much the kidnappers know about him, so using it in this situation may be handy.]

[ video ]

[uuing]

Nice to meet you, Ace!

[ what are formalities. ]

Please make sure to train the Growlithe really well, okay? Be nice to him, uu-!

[ video ]

[lionedace]

Yes, I'll take care of him well. ...What does he eat? Other er, Pokemon?

[ video ]

[uuing]

[ Her look turns pretty surprised. ]

U-uu--! Of course they don't eat each other.. Pokémon eating each other would be too sad!

[ video ]

[lionedace]

Would it really? Animals eat other animals all the time. [A sigh.] Okay, don't get upset. What do they eat then?

[ video ]

[uuing]

Pokémon can eat any sort of food.. but not other Pokémon. Uu-.