003 VIDEO/ACTION FOR GOLDENROD | ROCKET FILTER

[ajustcaws]

[Oh, here's a face that hasn't been mugging on the network for quite a while! ...which... isn't through any intention of hers, but she keeps losing her gear and she was extremely busy for a while.

She's mugging from the Pokemon Center for today, which is... well, at least they expect people to have all their Pokemon out, but having someone with a Zebstrika, a Murkrow, a Rufflet, a Ponyta, and a Houndour all inside is still a little... much.]

Oh, wow, I'm so glad I found this thing! I was wondering where I left it. Guess I must've left it lying around when we were taking a break from hurricane cleanup!

...speaking of hurricane cleanup... how is everyone doing, anyway? I guess this would've been a nicer thing to ask when it was actually happening since it's been a week ago, but that was some pretty rough stuff. Anyone... I don't know, have a shark they need to get out of their house still?

[...TIME FOR A CHEESY SMILE AND A THUMBS UP]

Because if you need someone, I'm your girl! We've been doing favors for people for the last week or so, but a hero's work is never done!

[and the feed ends!]

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[...and a few minutes later, it picks up in an alleyway behind said Pokemon Center.]

Speaking of missions, I'm thinking of signing up to embark on a new one! Anyone else thinking the ol' cafeteria grub's starting to get a little old and samey? Well, not to fear! If the higher ups approve it, I'm thinking I'll joining the kitchen staff!

...I may not be the most experienced, but I've got a good pedigree! My mom's rhubarb pies were the stuff of legend! Legend, I tell you!

Comments

[rocket filter]

[rarestcandy]

Do you do deliveries?

[Apparently she didn't stuff her face with enough free ice cream yesterday to be turned off of desserts.]

I could go for some pie. Chocolate's more my thing, but rhubarb would probably be okay, too!

[rocket filter]

[ajustcaws]

I'm pretty sure I can! I haven't started up this little enterprise yet, but I've got two birds so far! I'd... just have to do some test runs to make sure they didn't get lost or drop them or something.

Well, I could probably learn to work with chocolate, but they do say variety is the spice of life! There are some things you never get bored of, but it's best to make sure you don't, you know?

[rocket filter]

[rarestcandy]

Nah, I'm sure they'd be good for it. I had Booger Bat make a chocolate delivery once! Smooth sailing.

...Though I guess candy in wrappers might be a little bit different from pies.

[Vanellope holds her chin up high at that, looking pleased with herself.]

I could never get tired of candy. I think I ate, like, an entire boat's worth of ice cream yesterday. Still could use some more!

[rocket filter]

[ajustcaws]

Yeah, pies are a little more complicated because they're bigger, more fragile, and you want to keep them warm. ...Maybe I should see if I could get something that's both Fire and Flying to take 'em.

Okay, I can't blame you there at all. I tried to go for every flavor!

[rocket filter]

[rarestcandy]

You're still in Goldenrod, right? Please tell me that you didn't miss out on the place with twenty-one flavors!

[Free ice cream > pie dilemma.]

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[lieutenantantichrist]

I raked up a bunch of leaves. Some of them were lizards. Spent some time hauling sharks out of people's drywall.

Just for once, kid, I'd like to do a routine chore around here that doesn't have anything trying to bite my face off.

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[ajustcaws]

I don't know, I've never been a huge fan of routine! I imagine the sharks are a little much if you're not a pro adventurer, though.

...Honestly, I felt kind of bad for them after the first couple days, even if they kept trying to eat my arm. I found that a quick punch to the snout establishes dominance, though!

[video]

[lieutenantantichrist]

[Blake gives her a long, searching look, not sure whether to be impressed or dubious.]

You're telling me you punched a shark in the head.

[video]

[ajustcaws]

It was that or get my arm bitten off.

The choice was clear!

[video]

[lieutenantantichrist]

And it worked?

Come on, you can't be more than ninety pounds on a good day. You can't punch that hard.

[paopuprincess]

Cynthia, there you are! You had me worried!

[ajustcaws]

Hah, don't be! I'm doing completely fine! ...I mean, my Gear's a little banged up at this point, but what's a warrior without some sweet battle scars?

[paopuprincess]

[Really, she wants to scold her, but would anything she say even stick? Cynthia will forever be the bold-faced hero, no matter what she says.]

...Well, I'm glad you're okay. Do you need any help cleaning up?

[ajustcaws]

Nah, I think almost everything's taken care of right now. Goldenrod's pretty big, so that means more people helping... even if there was a lot of stuff taken out in the first place.

...uh, by the way. Do you have any of the fishy Pokemon...?

[paopuprincess]

[Fishy...]

You mean water-types? Yeah, a bunch. Why?

[rocket filter]

[ortion]

[As someone who tends to live off of the cafeteria food, Dist's pleased to hear this bit of news! Though that "not the most experienced" bit...]

I hope you at least have the ability to produce edible food if you plan to cook for all of us.

[The symbol of gratitude right here, man.]

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[ajustcaws]

Hey, I've made food before and nobody died! They seemed to like it, even! That was kinda... making do with what I had and cooking it over a fire, though. With fancy technology and actual options, it shouldn't be a problem! Especially if I've inherited my mom's legendary cooking skills!

[rocket filter]

[ortion]

[That's a little more reassuring at least.]

Very well, I will give you the benefit of the doubt for the time being.

Aside from pie, what else have you prepared before?

[rocket filter]

[ajustcaws]

Well... that one time I decided to make bear skewers it turned out pretty okay! You know, for bear skewers. Ooh, and I've made some pretty good venison, too!

[rocket filter]

[ortion]

You...cooked and served bear.

[Judging by the sour look on his face, he's not thrilled by the idea.

What kind of savage is this girl.]

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[diamondo]

[Mondo has his feet kicked up on a desk in the Rocket base and he looks amused by Cynthia's antics. He sits forward properly after a moment.]

I dunno about rhubarb - sounds pretty disgusting, actually - but hey, I'll take anything over what they've been serving. It's gotten so boring I try to avoid eating it. 'Course that means I have to spend money to buy decent food or stuff to cook, so...

[Shrug!]

I guess I like the ease and convenience of it. And the fact that it's free. But it's getting old, so having someone change things up would be great!

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[ajustcaws]

If you think it's gross, then you've clearly never have it! You'll do a straight 180 on rhubarbs when I'm done with them! But yeah, I'm kind of feeling the same way, so I hope I can spice things up a bit.

...I mean, it's not going to be that easy for me, but it'll be an adventure and that's always a good thing!

[diamondo]

Yeah, it's always good to find something new to try, right? Besides, the fastest way to get better at cooking is to throw yourself into a situation where you have to do it!

[WHAT KIND OF ADVICE IS THAT MONDO]

[ajustcaws]

Exactly! You can't learn to swim unless you just cannonball on in!

[BUT SHE'S EXACTLY AS BAD!!!]

All my attempts have at least been edible, so hey! That's already a good sign!

[diamondo]

Fuck yeah, that's the way to do it! And if your cooking's already edible, you're one step closer to a damn good meal! Maybe add some spices and shit, that tends to make food better!

[WHO LET THEM TALK]