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[tapestodiane]

I couldn't help but notice how so far, new arrivals have a tendency to come here on Sundays. I wonder if anyone who's been here longer than me can tell me if this has always been the case? Though a seemingly small detail, it's probably significant in some manner. And after all, it's the small details that bear watching.

[If anyone wants action, he's at the outskirts of Violet, filling Diane in on his latest thoughts and observations. Who is Diane? No one knows. He talks to her anyway, using his gear as a substitute for his lost tape recorder.]

Comments

[video]

[paladinlost]

By now, it would not surprise me.

Cecil Harvey. It is a pleasure to meet you, Mister...?

Re: [video]

[tapestodiane]

Dale Cooper. The pleasure is mine.

_{[The smile grows.]} So, two months and counting? How are you finding this place so far? I fear I'm starting to get attached, myself, and I've only been here for three weeks.

[video]

[paladinlost]

I find myself quite liking it. All these Pokémon are fascinating, and I am rather fond of my team. This land also allowed me to meet friends I had not seen in seventeen years once again. If it were not for the absence of my family, this would be a perfect vacation.

Re: [video]

[tapestodiane]

I know exactly what you mean. In all honesty, I expect to feel quite torn about leaving once that day come, though I'm extremely curious as to when that will be. I suspect it won't be by our hands, either. Still, that doesn't make me want to investigate the truth and cause of this any less.

[video]

[paladinlost]

People do seem to disappear without warning, sometimes. And I have been looking for a library, to see if this world has any legends about strangers appearing out of nowhere, but I have not yet found any. The locals are not the best source of information.

Re: [video]

[tapestodiane]

Hm, yes, I've recently learnt that that might occur.

_{[He looks quite delighted at that idea, it doesn't matter if you found a library or not.]} A library, of course! A great idea, my friend. I'm going to see if I can find one as well. Or museums, for that matter - anything that might shed some light on why we're here. Because you're right, the locals certainly aren't helping.

[video]

[paladinlost]

There might be libraries or museums in Goldenrod; I've heard that the city is the biggest in Johto. But we already have proof that there exists some form of spirituality and tradition, along with legends. The monks of Sprout Tower might not be very helpful, but they certainly are present and worship something.

Re: [video]

[tapestodiane]

Perhaps I should stop putting off leaving this city, then, seeing as Goldenrod would be my next destination.

_{[He nods]} Absolutely. I must say, that tower didn't give me a very good first impression. It seems kind of ominous, don't you think?

[video]

[paladinlost]

It does, somewhat. And I know for a fact that those maonks are willing to get angry at lost little girls, so I doubt the company inside makes a visit worth it.

Re: [video]

[tapestodiane]

I went there - it isn't entirely pleasant. It seems so barren. I'd be interested if there actually was anything to read or look at, like there tends to be in temples or churches, but there doesn't seem to be anything of the sort there.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Perhaps they rely on oral tradition? Then again, Goldenrod and Violet are only two cities out of many. Information might be easier to access further down the road.

Re: [video]

[tapestodiane]

All I know is that I'll keep my eyes open. Information tends to come to you when you least expect it.