Puzzle 004 - [Video]

[hintcoinplz]

[The video shows Luke sitting on a bench in a Pokecenter, with Hoppip nestled in his arms and Teddiursa staring curiously into the camera. Instead of his usually outfit, he’s wearing a Youngster uniform instead, except that he‘s still wearing that same old hat of his. While the little guy is starting to master future technology, he looks very bothered by something.]

I suppose it’s time to move onto the next town then. As nice as it was to stay in Cherrygrove, we can’t stay here forever. I'm not too excited about traveling for a week, especially with those wild Pokemon running about, but we'll just have to make the best of it and...

Um…

Something’s wrong, I can’t understand Mr. Bear or Hoppip…I tried to talk to them, but…I hope this isn't permanent.

Comments

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

I wish I could do that.

[brave-phantom.livejournal.com]

That makes sense.

And it's very nice to meet you Luke. I see you have a Hoppip and... A Teddiursa?

[OOC: I was just thinking of the Alph ruins. He's going to have a field day with both the slider puzzles, the maze-like structure, and the encoded language patterns. XD]

[darkenedgales]

You better look out for yourself, kid. Isn't there anyone else traveling with you?

... Wait. You mean you can talk to them!?

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

Just my Pokemon...

I could until just recently. It wasn't any different than talking to animals back home, so I'm not sure what changed.

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

It was pretty useful on investigations! Although the Professor and I had a few incidents with nasty-tempered animals before, and talking to them wouldn't help no matter how much I tried.

What do you do back where you're from?

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

A-alright...

[A pause. He feels like he should be helping out more. Especially if it's really that dangerous.]

Er, are you sure you don't need any help?

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

Mhm! This is Mr. Bear- [He moves the Pokegear so the Teddiursa's face comes into view] -and this is Hoppip! [He does the same thing for Hoppip.] I haven't thought of a real name to give him yet.

[ooc: He will think he's died and gone to puzzle heaven. Imagine if a Layton ever discovers the Ruins of Alph. ='D]

[foolishwren]

Aw, heck no, I'll be fine! You met Zack yet? He's helping me out, we'll take care of it!

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

Mr. Bear would say things like, "I'm going to turn you into a tougher trainer!" and Hoppip talked a lot about berries.

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

[Luke feels the top of his head.] I don't feel any bumps.

I hope it clears up soon, I've spent enough time in Cherrygrove as it is.

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

I don't get it myself. Perhaps it's only temporary.

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

I don't believe I've met anyone named Zack yet, but...[he hesitates, thinking for a moment.]

A-alright, good luck then! I hope you teach those mean old Pokemon to behave themselves!

[justicereigns]

Maybe because of the bee swarm?

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

Uh...it's kind of hard to explain. I. Used to spar a lot. With my [pause] I would run a lot of errands for people.

[foolishwren]

Oh, he's pretty cool. _{[She doesn't realize that Zack's already made a semi-bad first impression with the poor kid by implying that he was crazy for talking to animals.]}

Don't you worry, we'll show 'em who's boss!

[brave-phantom.livejournal.com]

Oh? Would you like me to help you name him? I have several Hoppip of my own, so I may be able to help.

[OOC: It'd be a short trip. He'd keel over from a heart attack.]

[mayonnaised]

That's good. Maybe it won't last long then?

How long did you spend here? I only just got to the Cherrygrove place.

[darkenedgales]

That's not good. You shouldn't be alone on a journey like that. Where are you now?

Whoa, you can talk to animals?

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

I'm in Cherrygrove at the moment! I haven't left yet because of all the bees.

Uh huh! I talk to them all the time. Well, at least I did before I got here.

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

I hope not.

Um... [thinking] I'd say about a week. It's not a bad place to stay, but I want to investigate why we were all brought here and I can't find out anything if I stay here.

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure what that would have to do with it, but this world is pretty strange so I wouldn't rule it out.

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

Oh certainly! If you can think of one. It'd feel strange giving Mr. Bear a name and not Hoppip.

[ooc: P-Professah! Please don't die I just wanted to show you these cool ruins I found! ;o;]

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

Sparring? Is it something you do just for fun?

[justicereigns]

Well if you can usually talk to animals maybe the bees buzzing are drowning it out... or something.

I have no idea.

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

Yeah. It was part of another game, called Struggle.