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[itsthebutz]

[The feed starts up to the view of the festival in Violet City going on in full swing. Tons of people line up along the rows of stands, and trainers are having battles off to the side. Eventually the screen is covered by a big blue blob shouting, "Wobba! Waaaaaaaahbbuffet!Seconds later, the owner of the PokéGear finally turns the screen toward

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[usedfacade]

You try so hard. It's amusing.

[itsthebutz]

W-Well I'll take that as a compliment!

Video; derp

[usedfacade]

Men will take anything as a compliment...

Video; s'cool! I figured.

[itsthebutz]

Everyone likes a compliment, I guess.

[Wonderful observation, Larry.]

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[usedsuitup]

You bet! I'll meet you there, bro!

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[itsthebutz]

Awesome.

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[awesome_scott]

[Scott comes onto view, with a grin. Also, a Furret hanging onto his back. Guess who wanted to play.
...But knowing Scott and his obvervational skills, he's most likely not far from Larry.]

Yeah, this thing is great! I'm up for some hanging out before the battles begin! We've never met in person, have we?

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[itsthebutz]

[Wouldn't it be ironic if they were right near each other, backs facing each other?]

Oh yeah, there's the battles too! I'm entered too.

Nope, don't think so!

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[awesome_scott]

[Yes. Because that's what's happening. :p You might notice a Furret running around in front of you -- that's Scott's.]
Really? What bracket? I'm level 20s, with Mario and Knuckles!

Yeah, we've always been in other cities, haven't we?

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[itsthebutz]

I'm in the 30's bracket. I'm hoping my partner shows up though... I haven't seen him around lately.

Yeeeah, but that happens a lot in Johto. Sometimes you end up passing people without even realizing it!

[And now he's noticing the Furret, who Wobbuffet is watching thoughtfully. He did just see Scott's Furret jump off screen...

Aaand we're looking around...turning around...oh.

Larry just laughs.]

Whoa! Guess we were closer than we thought!

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[justicepuns]

How is everyone doing?

['cause he and Miles sort of ducked out not long after Phoenix did.]

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[itsthebutz]

Good to know you're alive too, Apollo. Is Edgey with you?

We're hanging in there. You just can't help but worry, though.

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[justicepuns]

Yeah. We're both fine.

Sorry. We'll come back safely.

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[itsthebutz]

Hey, don't worry about it. Just get back here before the festival's over. You're missing out!

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[cheapblusuits]

I'm alright.

...thanks, Larry.

[A few minutes later--]

Sorry about leaving so suddenly -- I'll be back soon.

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[itsthebutz]

No problem, and don't worry about it. Just glad to know you're still alive.

After this festival is over, I think I'm gonna finally go and challenge Falkner. Then we can get out of this city.

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[cheapblusuits]

It'll take more than a little wandering around to kill me, Larry. [Deadly serious.]

...festival? Did I leave at a bad time or something?

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[itsthebutz]

I'm not dumb. You've fallen off a flaming bridge before and lived.

Pretty much. You're missing out on all the fun!

[...there's a hastily tacked on addition a moment later after he realized something.]

You know what, don't ask about the bridge thing.