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

[defyingfrigidity]

Oh yes, that will be our next stop, I think. Anna's on a mission to collect all the badges you obtain from the gyms in this land, so we'll be heading there eventually. I'm just not sure when.

[islandshore]

Just be careful. Most people who make it to Goldenrod never really leave. That place is like a vortex. You set one foot in, and you're trapped. Forever.

[There's some vaguely suspicious laughter there.]

But seriously, take all the time you want. It's not like there's a shortage of stuff to do there.

[defyingfrigidity]

[W-What....]

... What are you talking about?

[islandshore]

Oh. Just exaggerating.

[Cue a handwave, like it's not a big deal.]

Most people just tend to stick to Goldenrod once they get there. I've seen some people who never made it all the way to Blackthorn before.

But personally, I think it's way more satisfying to get out there and see the rest of the region. There's a lot you'd miss if you stopped at the big city.

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa laughs.]

Oh, I don't think I'd be able to stay here, even if I wanted to. Anna's quite set on collecting all the gym badges available, after all. We'll have to move on sometime.

[islandshore]

But what about you, Elsa? You got any big plans, or are you just along for the ride?

[The fact that she's focused so much on Anna suggests she's not into the whole badge collecting thing, but hey. He could be wrong.]

[defyingfrigidity]

Along for the ride. I don't have plans, really, but I want to see all the other towns and cities in this land. So that just fits in very well with Anna's plans, hence my lack of complaints.

[islandshore]

Well, can't fault you there. There's a lot to see, and you guys haven't been stuck here as long as some of us. The novelty's still there, so I'd say go all out. Enjoy it before you end up all bored and cynical like me.

Or better yet, maybe you guys won't go down that road. I'm having trouble picturing Anna as anything but upbeat an perky.