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[The feed turns on to reveal the roof of a cave. It's moving pretty steadily, suggesting that whoever is holding the 'Gear is either running or riding something. Eventually Larry's face comes into view, and he looks pretty ecstatic. Wobbuffet can be seen behind him, with a similar expression.]

WHOOOOO!

Wobbaaaaaaaaa!

There is nothing cooler than riding on a Pokémon, I gotta tell you. I'm glad I found Onix, otherwise I think I woulda been stuck in this cave forever! She really knows her way around though!

[Larry's newly captured Onix roars proudly. Really, she has been a big help. Larry probably would have been screwed if he didn't accidentally step on her a while back.

Larry rubs the back of his head in embarrassment, recalling the event. Then he snaps his fingers.]

Oh yeah, Barney! Sorry I disappeared on you back there. As soon as I heard that Iris magically got sent by Azalea, I kinda...rushed out of town without thinking. I'll be back for you when I pick up Iris, and with Onix, I can get around even faster. You'll have the luxury of riding the Onix Express!

[He looks up for a moment, then grins at what he sees.]

Finally, the light at the end of the tunnel! Freedom, here we come! You hear that, Iris? We're almost there!

I can't wait to see the snow everyone's talking about. I wonder if it'll be as pretty as it was up at the temple...

[Suddenly, the darkness gives way to light, and the snowy scenery fills the screen. Larry looks mystified.]

Dude...!

[Suddenly, a piercing roar interrupts him.]

W-Wait Onix, what are you--! Oh nooooooo!

Wobbaaaaaaaaa...!

[Onix isn't exactly a fan of the snow, and as soon as she hits it, she screeches to a halt, sending Larry and Wobbuffet flying forward face-first into the snow.

As soon as Larry makes impact with the ground, the feed cuts out.]

[[OOC: Larry's PokéGear will still work, he'll just be answering at least ten minutes late because he really did get knocked out there.]]

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[She left Larry for awhile before she speaks again.]

....Feeling better?

Will you have a big band-aid over it then? Or bandages?

L-Larry! Are you alright?! _{[She was relieved to see he had made it through the cave alright, and that he was so very close to her now. But right now, worry for him seems to have destroyed her previous good mood.]}

How about your Pokemon? That looked like quite the tumble!

[Rubbing his forehead, he gazes around. Onix is curled up at the cave entrance, and Wobbuffet is now standing beside him, seemingly unharmed. Mirror Coat certainly comes in handy for him.]

[Well...Wobbuffet had fun at least.]

I think I got the short end of the stick here.

[Larry would be proud. B)

Larry attempts getting up, but he's having a hard time regaining his balance. Clearly it is time to play it off with small talk.]

Sooo, what's up in Goldenrod?

... Yeah. Yeah!

Wow, that really did work. You sure are amazing!

Yeeeah. The last thing I need is being stuck out here, freezing to death with no 'Gear.

... Bandages could work. Whenever I find any.

[He always wanted to have a legit reason to wear bandages around his head...]

[Larry needs to stop being a mood killer.

When he finally picks up, he looks pretty worse for wear. He's got a nice bump on his forehead and he looks...very out of it.]

Ngh... Oh! Hey Iris! Y-Yeah, I'm good. I think.

Everyone has been getting ready for the Christmas festival, so it's been busy. I helped out once, but Pip tried to wander off while I was working, so I had to drop out, though..

...You haven't prepared for the cold with a fire-type?

Where are you right now? You said something about the end of the tunnel... You could get some bandages in the nearest town or city!

...It's nothing. I'm just trying to help you...

_{[Iris bites her lip. It seems he didn't do a very good job convincing her.]}

How far away from Azalea are you? It usually takes a day or so to get to there...but I can start heading in your direction. You shouldn't be alone while you're injured like that...

I really hope we can make it over to Goldenrod in time for Christmas...

W-Wait, festival?

Uhhh, well, Edgey's got a Growlithe egg for me. But he's all the way over in Goldenrod right now...

Yeah, I just got out of Union Cave. Azalea should be pretty close now...

Well, if I can convince Onix to move in the snow, I can probably get to Azalea by the end of the day. I dunno how I'm gonna manage otherwise...

B-But hey, you don't have to do that. You should stay where it's nice and warm. I'll make it there alive. I promise.

I think that's what it is, anyway. It's probably Miss Minnie again..

Oh! That was about a two-hour walk when I got out of the Union Cave! [Although... that was back when the glitch occurred, but Cocona would never have known for sure otherwise.]

_{[Iris looks even more worried.]}

It's no problem really. I'm used to the cold. Please, I would feel better knowing you're safe.

You can't trade eggs over the computer?

[... Well, he knows he's not going to win this one.]

Alright, alright. Ya got me.

I'll start heading toward Azalea then, and we can meet up!

_{[Iris smiles.]} Thank you. _{[Iris sets the Gear down for a second in order to put on her coat and head outside, before she starts heading for the edge of town.]}

I'm so glad you made it through Union cave safely. I hear it's a frightening place...

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