Fourth Flake [video/action for Goldenrod]

[defyingfrigidity]

[For once, when the 'gear flickers on, it doesn't show a hopelessly confused or concerned Elsa. This is good!! Very good.

Instead, there's a great look of excitement on the former queen's face. On her shoulder, a Kirlia clings to her shirt, eyes wide in the slats between its little helmet, mirroring its trainer's expression perfectly. Behind them, the massive buildings and skyscrapers of Goldenrod City can be seen, windows glinting in the afternoon sun.]

This is amazing! Don't you think so, Frigga?

[For someone who normally tries to stay as reserved as she possibly can while communicating over these devices, the sound of such unbridled wonder in her voice may be a bit of a change to hear.]

I didn't know buildings could get this tall... I've read about great castles and palaces in books and such, but I've never heard of anything as tall as this. [She smiles, turning to Frigga.] It sure is something, isn't it?

[Frigga smiles and nods, making a happy noise. Elsa then turns back to the gear.]

Are a lot of cities in this land this... big? Violet and Azalea were both decent enough, but they're nowhere near as extravagant as this city!

[There's a pause, then Elsa looks somewhat sheepish as she realizes just how excited she was just acting. O-Oh dear, and so many people saw...]

I'm sorry if I sound rather.... eager. But things like this... buildings and architecture and such... I've always had a fascination with them. And structures like this never got this big in Arendelle...

Are there more cities like this? Ones with interesting or unique architecture? [Boy, she sure does seem pretty darn eager...] Even if they're not anything like this... I'd like to know what cities to look forward to visiting!

[Oh Elsa, your inner nerd is shining through so beautifully...]

Comments

[loveisanopendoor]

Oh, please! You weren't so scared once you were next to me..!

But we'll take advantage of that as much as we can, then. Honestly, though, I don't even know where to start, there's so much here...

[me_first]

To someone not used to it, it... probably does seem like magic, yes.

[a_sin_for_him]

There's another region, you may find some of the cities there offer what you're looking for. I took a trip there last month, it's different but not shockingly so.

But really, there's plenty to see here in Goldenrod.

[struck_out]

Compared to Tokyo? Goldenrod's a tiny town! I wouldn't even go to a place like Goldenrod back home, it's just too boring for me.

[Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, love will find a way, love is an open door but well we know how well that turned out for leon whooops.]

[defyingfrigidity]

I see...

[She still doesn't understand much, but hey, she's been learning how to roll with it.]

So what other sorts of things did you design, apart from buildings and statues?

[defyingfrigidity]

Even so... You're still helping me out, so it would be rude if I didn't thank you!

[Sorry, Henry. As casual as she may try to be, you're still talking to a Proper Lady.]

[defyingfrigidity]

Well up until then it was quite terrifying...! I still don't understand how you can't be afraid of heights, Anna...

B-But yes, I agree. I have no idea where to start either, so it might be better to just. Take suggestions, perhaps...?

[cawsforalarm]

Hey, whatever sinks your corpses, I guess. [Wasn't that expression supposed to be something about floating boats? Maybe it was. But this is Henry we're talking about.]

So, hey -- where's this sister of yours? Running the streets by herself?

Warning for large image!

[me_first]

[Good job, Elsa!]

Hm... parks, lakes... bridges... really, any sort of architecture you could imagine.

[He pulls out his sketchpad from his bag and flips through it, before turning and showing a bridge to the camera.]

[defyingfrigidity]

Different? How so?

[defyingfrigidity]

Oh wow. That's...

[It's hard not to see just how awestruck Elsa looks by a simple image. She thought she had done a good job with her palace up on the North Mountain, but that.... something like that, in person, would make what she did look like something made by a child's block set!]

That's amazing.

[me_first]

[He can't help but smile a little bit at how much it's affected her.]

It's been my passion for many years... many years, now. But people always want change, always want something new and better...

[defyingfrigidity]

[... She's not sure what that's supposed to mean... b-but okay then...]

Yes, we thought it would be easier to find the Pokemon Center if we split up. Cover more ground that way, and all.

I know it may seem strange that I'm not worried, but I know that my sister can take care of herself. And she has many strong pokemon with her right now, in case she needs a little help.

[Normally, Elsa wouldn't let Anna wander around alone in such a big, strange place like this.... but she has absolute faith in Anna and Anna's pokemon.]

[cawsforalarm]

Worried? Nya ha ha! I'd be trailing behind her with popcorn, if I were you. I mean, she could be getting into a nasty accident right about now! [By the sounds of it, his priorities do not lie in keeping Anna safe from harm. After all, it's not like family members should be protected or anything silly like that.]

[Henry comes to an abrupt stop halfway down the street, seeing as the Pokémon Center is clearly right in front of them. He gives Elsa an exaggerated bow.] Well, anyway, here we go! Pokémon Center.

[defyingfrigidity]

... Wow. I can't even imagine what this "Tokyo" must be like, then. This city is fairly large, even for most kingdom capitols I've read about...!

[Sorry, Leon. Not even Elsa knows it right now, but you are barking up the wrong tree, if you catch my drift...]

If it's not too much trouble, could you tell me more about it?

[a_sin_for_him]

Different geography and things to see, and different cities. Viridian is verdant and full of gardens, Cerulean has aquatic public decor... oh, and Mount Moon's worth a visit.

[defyingfrigidity]

You say that like it's a bad thing.... did they not like the other ideas you created?

[defyingfrigidity]

[No, he can't be right. Anna's in good hands with her pokemon. Anna can take care of herself. Elsa saw it with her own eyes! Not everyone can punch a guy clear off the deck of a ship. That takes some strength.

.... But Anna is rather clumsy and prone to accidents...]

Um.... perhaps I should wait outside... make sure to keep an eye out for Anna.

[defyingfrigidity]

Interesting... is there anywhere in specific you'd recommend visiting, aside from those towns? It'll likely be a very long time until my sister and I travel there, but a little planning in advance couldn't hurt...

[a_sin_for_him]

The caves at Mount Moon. They look imposing, but they aren't, and it's worth the exploration.

Your sister is with you? That must be nice for you.

[cawsforalarm]

...Wait, you're not actually worried, are you?

[ ?????? ]

[does not compute]

[defyingfrigidity]

Of course I am! [SORRY HENRY YOUR CONFUSION DOES NOT COMPUTE] She's my sister. Why wouldn't I worry about her?

I know I said I wasn't, but... I'll always worry about her, at least a little. She's the only family I have left, after all.

[cawsforalarm]

[And he just laughs in her face.]

You're so weird!

[me_first]

[He takes a deep breath.]

"When everything changes, nothing changes." There was no chance for anyone to ever... appreciate things. They always wanted new things, faster and faster and more elaborate and just... never stopped to look, never took a chance to appreciate what had been done...

[defyingfrigidity]

Mount Moon... that's where those creatures called "Clefairy" live, correct? My sister's been wanting one for as long as I've been here, so we might just have to go there, if she doesn't have one by then...

[At that question, Elsa's smile softens.] It is... I can't imagine what sort of state I'd be in right now if she wasn't here with me. It certainly wouldn't be anything good, I can say that at least.