1st Station ➲ Video

[infinitegrin]

[Hey, haven't you seen this face before, Luceti? Isn't it usually more frown-y, and doesn't that guy wear black?

...Nah, it can't be the same guy, this guy seems so much more exuberant in comparison.]

Got it to work! I am Emmet! I am a Subway Boss. I like trains. I like combinations of two Pokémon. If you have Pokémon, we'll have to battle sometime!

Right! I see a lot of people disembarked on this station instead of the next - I am from the most recent arrival on the schedule! But Ingo is showing me around, so I don't need that much help.

And for those of you who were taking care of my brother while I was away, thank you! He's fussy, but he's a good guy.

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[infinitegrin]

Cilan, right? Ingo told me about you! Good to meet you, even if we rode on separate lines.

[cilantro]

[...Oh, right. He nearly forgot that Emmet possibly wouldn't know who he was. Awkward...]

Yes, that's right. It seems this place is particularly fond of taking people from parallel tracks or those further down the line than others. But it's still nice to see you, regardless of the circumstances.

[infinitegrin]

Of course! We can be friends, just have to board a new train!

[cilantro]

Ah, yes, of course! It would be an honor to be friends with you! [How could he ever not want to be friends with you, you're practically one of his idols. (And he considers it an honor to be a friend of Ingo's too, of course.)

And even though it seems Ingo has already told you a little about us, he feels the need for a proper introduction anyway since, for Emmet, this is their first time meeting each other.] Even if this is a bit of a strange taste, please allow me to introduce myself properly. My name is Cilan, a Pokemon Connoisseur and one of the Gym Leaders of Striaton City. I also live next door and share the same kitchen as the two of you, so we'll likely see each other often.

[And yes, he really likes trains too if his attempts at subway lingo from earlier weren't an indication.]

[infinitegrin]

[Any fan of the subway is obviously a good guy!]

Nice to meet you, Cilan! I knew you were a gym leader, but a connoisseur?

[cilantro]

Yes, that's right! [I hope you like TL;DR, Emmet, because...yeah, this is kind of very explanation-heavy.] Being a Connoisseur like myself means to be knowledgeable in many subjects--specifically, as a Pokemon Connoisseur, it involves tasting the capability between a Trainer and their Pokemon, and then from there giving an analysis on their skills as well as proper advice on how to improve their relationships and strengthen their inherent flavors in battle if needed so that they may become better friends. In addition we can help with determining what move choices and raising methods should be utilized as well as offering advice for new trainers when it comes to selecting a starter Pokemon that would be the most suitable for them.

[infinitegrin]

Interesting! I could see why someone would board that line and reach for that destination!

[cilantro]

I'm glad you think so! It's truly a wonderful experience to savor since it allows me to get to talk with and battle some very interesting people, at least a lot more so after I had started traveling around Unova for a little while. [Before he ended up here in Luceti, he means.]

[infinitegrin]

Did you challenge the Battle Subway?

[cilantro]

Well... [SORT OF? It's kind of hard to explain. He had sort of tried to explain to Ingo when he first got here, but then...it got kind of awkward and he hasn't really properly stated exactly how he knows either of you yet. Oops.]

Around the time I was visiting Nimbasa City, there were some things going on that made it difficult to challenge the Battle Subway right away. [Team Rocket, Ash's gym battle...] But once those things were dealt with, I was eventually able to battle both of you after visiting every station in Nimbasa and collecting the stamps from an event that was being hosted at the time as well.

[infinitegrin]

Oh, an event? Collecting stamps by visiting each station - I like that, that sounds fun!

How'd the battle go?

[cilantro]

[At that, he can't help the excitement that creeps into his voice just thinking about it when he speaks.]

It was very awe-inspiring: such an outstanding battle with an abundant flavor of passion to it--truly one of the most enjoyable battles that I've taken part in and living up to your titles as Subway Bosses...

[CILAN PLS... also he ends up not even stating who actually won this battle...]

[infinitegrin]

Good! Great! I like challengers who have fun on the Battle Subway. We'll have to battle again sometime!

[cilantro]

Of course! It would be a pleasure to have the chance to battle you again sometime!

[infinitegrin]

Excellent!

--Though I have to find my Pokémon first.

[cilantro]

Oh, that's right--which ones are missing?

[infinitegrin]

I'm not sure! I have a lot of Pokémon, so I don't know which three came with me. I currently have Galvantula.

[cilantro]

I see. Well, I don't mind helping you look for them as well if you'd like.

[Even if he's only mostly familiar with Emmet's Eelektross than his other Pokemon...]

[infinitegrin]

Well, some possibilities do include Klingklang, Crustle, Garbodor, Durant, Eelektross, Archeops...

[cilantro]

[Oooh...] Alright! I'll look around for any sign of those Pokemon for you when I'm out and about.

[infinitegrin]

Thank you, Cilan. I appreciate it!

[cilantro]

[He gives a slight salute--gosh, where is our subway hat when we need it]

Of course. It's the least I can do to help.