failures | 009 [video] [backdated to the 14th]

[Ever since Phoenix won his Zephyr Badge, Larry trained overtime so he could get his as soon as possible ~~because he was supposed to win before Nick, damnit!~~. Earlier this afternoon, he finally got his chance to face Falkner.]

Guys.

GUYS GUESS WHAT?

[Well this sounds familiar. And considering how excited he sounds...it could only be good.

Larry grins, holding out his shiny new Zephyr Badge.]

I won my first badge! You hear that Nick? We're tied now...!

[His Pokémon surround the screen and let out a cry of accomplishment.]

I didn't even think I'd be able to pull it off on my first try, and it wasn't looking too good...but Poliwag evolved and saved the day!

[Poliwag, now Poliwhirl, cross his arms and nods, looking rather proud of himself.]

Whirl.

... Not that Wobbuffet and Drifblim didn't kick ass either! Even though Falkner had the advantage at first, he didn't stand a chance! ... H-Heheh.

So uh... I guess that's it for Violet then, huh? Man, it's gonna be weird leaving this place behind.

Hey! Nia, was it?

A friend of mine said you were looking for an escort to Cherrygrove. You get any offers yet? 'Cause if not, I wouldn't mind going with you. I can't just ignore a girl in need!

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---Really?

Is it really that exciting....?

[Have a dubious stare, Larry.]

I'm telling you Edgey, you need to experience the thrill of a Pokémon battle yourself. Then you'll know.

[He's not so sure about this..]

I'll think about it, if Pess and Tadpole seem any interested..

I'm ready whenever you are!

By the way, you feeling any better?

[An enthusiastic barking from somewhere near Edgeworth's feet, as well as the sudden appearance of a swishing tail indicates that Pess is more than ready to try out this battle thing! Edgeworth gives her a look before answering Larry's question.]

I think so.

My fever has gone down, and I'm only coughing a little. I'm sure that will go away soon as well...

[D'aww Pess.]

Good to hear! Being sick sucks when there's so much you could be doing, especially in the Pokémon world.

....What could I be doing, then?

Training!

[... Wait.]

Oh yeah, you don't do that.

...Not for battling gym leaders, no.

You could always train for the fun of it too.

That's true..

Groooowlithe!

[Pess barks enthusiastically. Training! Training! Yeah!]

See? Even Pess wants to try it!

[Siiiigh.]

I guess I'll have to try it out, then.

Alriiiight~!

We'll have to make it quick though, unless you wanna wait a few weeks...

I can wait, Larry, it's okay. You should do what you need to do first.

... Yeah, on that note, sounds like I'm heading out now.

This is really short notice, but I'm gonna be escorting someone to Cherrygrove, so I won't be back for a while. Nick should already know.

Just uh...keep me posted, 'kay? [He hopes Miles knows what he means by that.]

...I'll make sure to.

[Although by the time something does happen god dammit Nick stop getting your ass kicked, it's broadcast all over the region and Edgeworth is panicking.... so it might take him awhile to get any message out to Larry about it.]

Thanks. Catch you later, then.

[Larry will most definitely see it though. Damnit Nick!]

Be careful on your trip as well.

[ooc; ....I feel like a terrible person because I laughed when I saw the post like, "/SNRK yeah, Nick, you would."]