001 ❀ Voice/Action for Cherrygrove

[kukurokukuro]

[ When the video on the PokeGear clicks on, it displays a girl with a stern expression. The scenery in the background is the entrance of Cherrygrove city. ]Excuse me. My name is Akane, I am the Supreme Commander of the Clustanian Army and I would like to ask for your assistance. I am… new to this world and while I have tried my best to

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[ Action ] placeholder-y! Gotta disappear after this tag ;;

[dnoteworthy]

[having watched the video post, he'll have noticed how the entrance of Cherrygrove City was in the background, and so she'll approach her in person since he's nearby, and in the middle of going over to the PokéCenter to ask for a job.]

Good afternoon. [a friendly smile, as usual] You're new here too, aren't you?

no worries <3

[kukurokukuro]

[Her expression continues to be stoic, but she nods. Her Dratini is coiled near her feet.]

I am.

:3

[dnoteworthy]

[he notices her overall steadiness, and also that Dratini by her feet]

Likewise, then. I'm Light. Nice to meet you. You'll find I'm as bright as the name suggests. [he attempts a silly little joke, to see if he can get that stoic neutrality to crack into a smile]

[kukurokukuro]

[She blinks, then purses her lips. Fighting not to shift uncomfortably. It wasn't that his attempt to socialize was bad, it's just that this really isn't something she's used to and that made her feel awkward.]

...I see. It is... nice to meet you as well.

[dnoteworthy]

[Well, that didn't work. But no matter.]

I've only been here for three days--- I suspect it's the same for you?

[kukurokukuro]

You are correct.

[dnoteworthy]

[... Well, trying to speak with any longer is going to be difficult, with how she's only answering with closed answers. Then again, it's also his fault for asking questions with close-ended answers as well.]

You are... [just a meaningful pause] Akane, correct? As far as I can tell, Dratini eat some of these -- [He brings out a pack of PokeChow, which he had bought from the PokeMart just earlier on.] -- maybe you could try feeding it? [he offers the pack to her]