Fourth Jump. [video/action for violet city.]

[surpassedjupiter]

[The weather was weird, sure, but Phi's always happy to be wearing short skirts sans leggings again, and she's looking far more comfortable in her video now than she ever would have during December, even snuggled in her winter coat as she was. With weather like today's, she doesn't even have to regret her perch of choice! Even though her perch is a chilly Glalie floating a few inches off the ground.]

I need a Leaf Stone and a Sun Stone -- I have the money to pay for them, and you'll get something for your troubles, too, if that helps.

[She seems to consider something for another few seconds, then directs her attention to the 'gear once more.]

If you have a Vileplume or Bellossom yourself, I wouldn't mind hearing about them. I'm sure Venus would appreci --

[A fwip! of paper being brandished interrupts her, and she sets the 'gear in her lap so she can inspect the offering. With the sun, it's easy to see through the back that it reads 'VENIS AND PHI' in crayon with the writing of a small child, and includes a heart.]

Close. This one here's a 'U', the smiley one. Remember? V-E-N-U-S.

[A determined hum fades as Phi picks up the device and shuts it off. They got the idea.]

Comments

[surpassedjupiter]

That all depends on what situation I'm in, doesn't it? My heart's desire doesn't have to be a constant thing.

In general, I suppose you could say I would betray those closest to me, dooming them as many times as necessary. I might even be willing to doom myself.

[doubleornothing]

What a bold proclamation. Not many are willing to soil their hands with such treachery. Ideals like 'never-ending friendship and loyalty' are often quoted as the pinnacles of human valor, along with the desire to what's right and good, of course.

[surpassedjupiter]

As nice as that would be, it's not very realistic. Such selfless humans are in short supply.

You said this was to satisfy your curiosity. Did my answers in particular interest you, or was I just available for bartering?

[doubleornothing]

Pragmatic and realistic. I quite like you. Don't be afraid to dream a little every now and then. After all, our presence here is living proof that the impossible could well be just a blink away.

Well, I am not so charitable to fulfill a request for free, but frankly speaking I was bored and in need of some entertainment. So the answer would be closer to the latter than the former. But I did enjoy our previous conversation so I took the opportunity to further engage you. I hope you don't mind too much? After all, the stone is yours. You need only tell me where to send it.

[surpassedjupiter]

Trust me, I'm well aware of that.

It'd be hypocritical of me to mind, seeing as I had been doing the same thing the last time we spoke. You can send the stone to the Pokemon Center in Violet City. No chance of missing it, then.

[doubleornothing]

Excellent. I've always envied youths; the world is more of an open road when you're young. As you grow older you tend to lose your sense of wonder at what the world can offer you. Treasure your time.

Very well. A deal is a deal. You shall see the stone in your possession.

Might I trouble you for a name? We may speak again.

[surpassedjupiter]

I'm not quite as young as a look, but I've got more time than most. I don't think I have to worry about losing my ability to be surprised or aim for what appears to be impossible.

It's Phi. I'd ask for your name in return, but I doubt you'd give it to me, chance of future conversations or not.

[doubleornothing]

You may call me The World. I hope it's not pretentious, but I really enjoy observing the numerous worlds I've had the luck to step foot in.