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[The feed starts up to the view of the festival in Violet City going on in full swing. Tons of people line up along the rows of stands, and trainers are having battles off to the side. Eventually the screen is covered by a big blue blob shouting, "Wobba! Waaaaaaaahbbuffet!"

Seconds later, the owner of the PokéGear finally turns the screen toward himself. Why, it's Larry! And he's got a stupid grin on his face, with a little bit of ketchup on his cheek. He's been trying to enjoy the festival as much as possible, but it's obvious that something's still eating at him. Yes, not even Larry is free from the travel party drama going on right now. It was bad enough with Phoenix disappearing with Dahlia on the loose, but now the one girl that he still had some feelings for had showed up as well, and she came from before she met him. Not that it could ever work out, since he knows...

Well, it's complicated.]

Hahah, cut it out, Wobbuffet! Here, you can have the rest of my hot dog. I know you just can't resist its deliciousness.

[Larry's voice is a little hard to hear from the hustle and bustle of the festival right next to him, but at least you can make out what he's saying.]

Hey guys! Havin' fun at the the festival? It's been awesome so far! They have the best food ever here! Man, I'm totally regretting not setting up some kind of booth. I coulda done portraits for everyone. And let me tell you, there are some smokin' hot ladies here that I'd love to draw.

Anyone wanna hang out later? Festivals are way better when you're with friends! Just drop a line if you're up for some fun, Larry Butz style.

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Yo. Want to chill at the café? I bet the girls have got some special festival outfits!

[Text to Phoenix]
[A lot has been going through his mind over the past few days. Most of the group has been acting weird ever since Dahlia showed up, but he's been particularly worried about his best friend. He has a feeling that Phoenix wants to do this on his own since he still hasn't heard anything from him, but there's no harm in a little pep talk. Edgeworth (well, the older Edgeworth) always said he was good at motivating people...]

Hey Nick, wherever you are. Haven't heard from you in a few days, so I thought I'd check up on you. I'm not gonna pry on what's going on, but I just wanna let you know that we're all rooting for you to make it through this. And if you want to know anything, well...

Let's hang out when you make it back, okay?

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[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

You try so hard. It's amusing.

[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

W-Well I'll take that as a compliment!

Video; derp

[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

Men will take anything as a compliment...

Video; s'cool! I figured.

[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

Everyone likes a compliment, I guess.

[Wonderful observation, Larry.]

Video; :3~

[usedfacade.livejournal.com]

[hoooooboy you're a bright one.]

Whatever floats your boat...

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[usedsuitup.livejournal.com]

You bet! I'll meet you there, bro!

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

Awesome.

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[awesome-scott.livejournal.com]

[Scott comes onto view, with a grin. Also, a Furret hanging onto his back. Guess who wanted to play.
...But knowing Scott and his obvervational skills, he's most likely not far from Larry.]

Yeah, this thing is great! I'm up for some hanging out before the battles begin! We've never met in person, have we?

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[Wouldn't it be ironic if they were right near each other, backs facing each other?]

Oh yeah, there's the battles too! I'm entered too.

Nope, don't think so!

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[awesome-scott.livejournal.com]

[Yes. Because that's what's happening. :p You might notice a Furret running around in front of you -- that's Scott's.]
Really? What bracket? I'm level 20s, with Mario and Knuckles!

Yeah, we've always been in other cities, haven't we?

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

I'm in the 30's bracket. I'm hoping my partner shows up though... I haven't seen him around lately.

Yeeeah, but that happens a lot in Johto. Sometimes you end up passing people without even realizing it!

[And now he's noticing the Furret, who Wobbuffet is watching thoughtfully. He did just see Scott's Furret jump off screen...

Aaand we're looking around...turning around...oh.

Larry just laughs.]

Whoa! Guess we were closer than we thought!

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[awesome-scott.livejournal.com]

I've messaged my partner a few times, but I've never met him. I don't know how I can beat up Sonic, though... he's one of my childhood heroes.

[...And then then Scott also turns around.]
Well, I guess this is our meeting! What should we do?

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[justicepuns.livejournal.com]

['cause he and Miles sort of ducked out not long after Phoenix did.]

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

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[justicepuns.livejournal.com]

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

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[justicepuns.livejournal.com]

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[cheapblusuits.livejournal.com]

I'm alright.

...thanks, Larry.

[A few minutes later--]

Sorry about leaving so suddenly -- I'll be back soon.

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

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[cheapblusuits.livejournal.com]

It'll take more than a little wandering around to kill me, Larry. [Deadly serious.]

...festival? Did I leave at a bad time or something?

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[...there's a hastily tacked on addition a moment later after he realized something.]

[video; Aww poor baby ;___;]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

You're at a festival Larry? How fun! I wish I could be there with you.

_{[Iris giggles]} Larry, you do portraits too? That's wonderful! Maybe once we meet up, you can do one for me...?

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

Yeah! I hear it's going on in Cherrygrove too, so maybe if you can make it there in time...

[He grins.] Yup. I did a bunch when I was at the temple, including one of you. 'course, I could never do enough portraits of you.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Oh! I hadn't heard that. Well...I'm on my way right now. Just how far is it from New Bark Town to Cherrygrove?

R-really? I wish I could see it. _{[She blushes at his next comment.]} Oh Larry, you are too sweet. D-Does that mean you won't mind doing another one for me?

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

Just a couple of days if you gun it.

I'd show you, but it's at home...faaar away from here. [He shrugs. What can you do?]

You bet I don't mind! In fact, it'd be an honor.