used_friendship | 001 [Video!]

[The video feed switches on to provide a blurred close up on someone's face. The user moves back slowly, allowing the image to come into focus as it shows a blond teenager sat on the ground, eying the device suspiciously.]

Hey- This thing even on? [A tap on the screen, the teen sighs, exasperated, before looking over to the Poliwag sat beside him.]

You know how to make this work?

[Silence.]

....Didn't think so. Maybe we just...

[Grumbling again as he shuffles in his spot, Naruto holds out the Pokegear a little further as he puts on one of his biggest, brightest smiles.]

Uzumaki Naruto, reporting for duty! Hehe. So, I really need to get home, everyone is counting on me, but the weird lady who thinks she's my Mom said I can't, so since I'm here I'm going to get all the badges and have everyone acknowledge me as the greatest Pokemon trainer there is, you'd better believe it!

[He hops up to his feet, facing the Poliwag once again.] C'mon Gama-chan! Training starts now!

[His speech is interrupted by the loud growling of an empty stomach.] Er... after we eat, that is. Does this place have ramen?

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[Naruto leans closer to his pokegear, asif it's somehow going to let him get a better look.]

Wow! It's that really one of the gym badges? And I'm Naruto, I'm going to do my best and catch up to you!

Yup! A real gym badge. You get it in Violet City, which is the first chance to get a badge in Johto.

I guess this means I'll be seeing you down the line, Naruto!

Good luck trying to catch up to me, I won't make it easy!

Thanks!

Er- where actually is Violet City?

If you started in New Bark Town follow the only road out of town. It's a three days walk to Cherrygrove. Then after that about a week's walk to get from there to Violet. There's no gyms or anything in Cherrygrove, but it's a good stop to stock up on supplies.

There's a map in your bag of stuff, and another map on the Gear you're using to chat with me.

Both places have Ramen. The instant packs and a few restaurants that serve it.

Ah!

[He'll go digging for that map now.] Thanks! Er-

Who're you again?

*You are going to make her pretend to cry.*

Imogen, you forgot my name so quickly I'm so hurt, I'll never get over it.

*3... 2... 1... and she's over it.*

Good luck with your travels! I expect you to be catching up to me soon!

Keep an eye out for me!