failnought | 001. video

[ When the video flickers on, there's a Piplup face taking up the whole screen. And there's a voice not too far away--the Piplup jumps when it becomes louder. ]

You've got a lot of explaining to do, young man! [ The Piplup moves away from the camera. Standing not too far off is a young woman with pink hair. ] Stealing someone's bag? You should be ashamed of yourself! Now, return it to me and apologize. [ Cue the culprit--a young boy--sheepishly handing over the bag. There's a quiet apology, barely audible. Serah softens, though, just a tiny bit. She slings the bag over her shoulder and sets her hands on her hips. ] I thought your mother would teach you better than that. [ Her voice is still stern, but at least she's not yelling. ] Now, why don't you tell me why you felt the need to steal?

[ And the kid launches into an explanation. Serah kneels down during the whole thing, nodding every so often--she's dealt with naughty children, she's got enough experience with them to know what to do. When he's finished, Serah straightens up. ]

Alright, why don't you run off? I'll be telling your mother about this, okay?

[ The kid runs off. Serah makes a note to visit the kid's mom when she has a chance--while she'd lectured the kid, she should tell his mother. Maybe he'll have learned his lesson then.

It's at that moment that she notices her gear is on, and her eyes widen in surprise. She looks at the Piplup, which... suddenly looks very scared. Instead, she looks downright impressed. ]

Well, look at you! Aren't you a smart boy? I can't believe you figured out how to turn that on! [ Serah sits down, cross-legged, and pulls the Piplup close. At least the penguin doesn't look completely terrified. ] Looks like you've got a lot more tricks than I thought, Snow. [ And because the camera's on, she can't help it. She waves, and it's with a smile that she starts talking. ]

Hi. I was wondering--might anyone have any information about this place? I didn't really get a whole lot of information from "Mom." If anyone can help me, that'd be great. Thanks in advance!

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I'm Atsuro. It's nice to meet you, Serah!

[After Lightning, he almost expected Serah to have a similiarly themed name. Like... he don't know, Rain?]

I hope you have fun here and that you meet up with Lightning soon.

It's nice to meet you, too, Atsuro.

[ She pans the camera around her little room on the ferry. ]

Yeah, I'm headed her way right now. We couldn't wait anymore. [ A sheepish laugh when she turns the camera back to herself. ] I guess I'm still really impatient, though.

[He chuckles.]

Maybe, but I can't really blame you! Many people would want to meet up with their friends and families as soon as they can. [That room... He never used the ferry before, so the decor's lost on him.] So where are you at now? An inn or the ferry?

[If Serah mentioned "Mom", she can't be that far from New Bark.]

[ Serah nods, letting out a little laugh. ]

Yeah, I'm not sure I can blame them, either. Right now, I'm on the ferry. We're about to depart, I think.

The ferry, huh? I haven't ride it yet, but I'm guessing it's a few days trip.

[Outside of flying and taking the bullet train, most travels usually take a few days in his experience.]

They told me it's a three-day journey. So, there are other ways to go from region to region?

That sounds about right.

[He gives her a nod.]

There's the express train between Goldenrod and Saffron City. The ticket price is a bit pricy, but the trip is about six hours long.