defyingfrigidity | Fourth Flake [video/action for Goldenrod]

[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...]

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I do! She's been here longer than I have, so I suppose you could call her my guide. [Elsa laughs a little. To be fair, she only mentioned Anna a couple of times, so she won't fault him for not knowing....]

Ah, I understand.... Hel is like that too. As are some of my other friends. Perhaps once I locate the Pokemon Center, where Anna and I will be staying for now...?

[Which is one reason why she and Anna split up for the moment... cover more ground to find the place, and all.]

Oh, you wanna find the Pokémon Center? I know where that is! Follow me.

[And then, without bothering to wait for a response, he trots off in the direction of the Center. Careful not to lose him in the crowd, Elsa...]

Oh-!

[Boy, she barely has a chance to respond before he takes off! And it's a little hard to keep up with him, since the people here don't seem to care whether they walk into people or not, and Elsa herself is trying her best to avoid touching anyone, but she manages. It does help when they have to stop at a crosswalk and wait for the cars to pass.]

Thank you, Henry. I appreciate your help.

Hey, no big! [Henry waves a hand dismissively -- too dismissively, almost.] I was going there anyway, no need to thank me.

[Henry bounces a little as they wait, seemingly unable to keep still. As Elsa noticed, most people in Goldenrod don't care if they run into others, Henry included; it's really useful when he feels like pickpocketing.]

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.]

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?

[... 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.]

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.

[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.

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

[ ?????? ]

[does not compute]

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.

[And he just laughs in her face.]

You're so weird!

Wh...

[Elsa looks shocked as he laughs. Should she be offended...?]

How am I weird?

I don't know. 'Cause you are?

[Good luck getting a straight answer out of him!]

T-That doesn't help much....

Hey, I just call it like I see it.

[SHRUG]

Okay then...

[She's just now realizing that she won't get a straight answer out of him, so...]

But is it a good thing or a bad thing?

[He shrugs.]

I dunno! Usually, I leave decisions like that to people who actually care about things being good or bad.

[She is still helplessly confused, but at the same time, that's... weirdly comforting?]

... A-Alright. Thank you, I suppose...

Making more friends, Elsa?

[It looks like Anna finally managed to find the Center! And gosh, was it a trip...but hey, she's seen this semi-creepy yet decisively tragic individual somewhere before!]

[When he hears Elsa's name called, Henry turns his head to look at the newcomer, and-- that girl... looks familiar...]

Hey! You're... do I know you?

Oh!

[Great timing, Anna. Things were just starting to get super awkward...]

Henry, this is my sister, Anna. [She smiles, turning from him to her sister.] Anna, this is Henry. A friend.

You were the guy who seemed really excited over the creepy game! It's nice to finally meet you, though. Any friend of Elsa's is a friend of mine, after all!

[She smiles right back!]

Um...

[Give him a moment.]

Oh. Oh! Okay, got it.

I wouldn't peg mew two as sisters, though! I had no idea!

[Elsa laughs at that.]

We are very different, aren't we? I don't blame you for not realizing it right away...

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