ladywithnovoice | Function (4)

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Some Pokemon can be really hard to find, can't they? I spent all day yesterday hoping that one in particular would let me find them, but it's harder than it looks.

I guess they can't all be eager.

Since I've been performing to an empty set for so long, maybe I'll let this performance be a bit more public.

Take 53.

[The post suddenly changes to video as Red sets it up against her backpack. Anyone looking past her might be able to recognize the dim layout of Union Cave at one of the many pools about. This one seems to be one of the largest, water disappearing into the darkness ahead past the little camp Red has set up.]

[There's a Chatot perched on her should as she goes to sit by the water's edge. After a few moments, some humming starts to echo throughout the cavern. It's a duet, the Chatot seeming to 'hum' along with.]

[Off in the darkness, something seems to shift it and makes the water ripple towards the shoreline.]

[Red's reply might come a bit late.]

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[Red can't herself, but she's a bit busy to start with. She continues to just hum, smoothly looping it back again. The Lapras off in the distance seems to come a bit closer, but still not close enough.]

[There's a tap to the Chatot's feet, who flies off to hover about the other Pokemon still humming the same song as her trainer. While she continues to lure the other nearer to the shore, Red turns slightly to pull a Pokeball out from her bag. That's around the time she notices the screen on her 'Gear has changed and there's a small blinking light letting her know someone's actually checked in on the feed.]

[Smiling slightly, she waves before placing a finger up to her lips.]

[It's slow at first, Veronica having spent more time simply listening to the hum of Red's song. But, she slowly sees the plan that's forming before her eyes.

A very clever trick, luring someone in with soft and sweet sounds before laying the trap. Veronica remains silent, focusing on the events happening now.]

[The Chatot continues to bring the Lapras closer, twisting around to glance at her trainer every now and then. It's only when Red finally gives a nod does the music suddenly change.]

[Chatot's Sing is considerably different in sound compared to the soft tune Red was humming, vibrant and sharp in the echoing cave. The effect is seemingly immediate, the large head of the Lapras drooping and her eyelids falling shut. The Chatot lands there, looking pleased with herself.]

[With that taken care of- for the moment anyway- Red tosses the Pokeball and watches the large creature disappear into it in a flash of red light. That robs the Chatot of her perch, but she doesn't seem to mind. As the bird flaps around trying to snag the bobbing ball out of the water, Red picks up the 'Gear.]

[Instead of staying to video, she switches to text.]

Hi. Like the music?

[Veronica continued to watch, eyes trained on the Lapras and the Chatot. Seeing such a simple move put an enemy to sleep that easily was surprising. She'd never seen a Pokémon move like that in action.

And, as soon as it starts, it's over. She watched as Red picked up the gear and started texting, Veronica switching to that as well.]

Yes, I do. I've never seen it used for something like that though.

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I asked around when I first got here. I was just hoping for songbirds, but of course they use it in other ways as well.

Lapras are one of those kinds as well.

Lapras, huh? Is that what that pokemon is?

That's right. Someone told me about it when I first came here.

it looks beautiful. It's interesting that it was so drawn to the music.

Are you going to use it for battle?

Most seem to like doing so, so I suppose I'll see if this one is the same.

Ideally, I'd like to practice more music with them.

Hmm.

[As it would seem, this interests Veronica.]

it'd be interesting to listen to a Lapras singing that song you were playing.

If everything goes well, maybe I'll have another performance on the network with a few more Pokemon.

I'd like to have my Chatot know the right words, but that might be a little tricky.

[She'd like that, actually. But, being who she was, Veronica wasn't going to just say that.]

Sounds like it will be easy for you.

I wish. There's a few roadblocks... but hopefully I'll figure something out.

[Roadblocks, huh?]

I hope so, too.

So what's your name stranger?

Veronica.

[Such a conversationalist, Veronica is.]

Nice to meet you, Veronice. I'm Red.

Nice to meet you.

Do you do music yourself? Or is it just as a listening interest?

Uh, listening.

I never had a lot of time for music back home.

Have you ever thought about picking it up while you're here?

Not really.

[A bit simple, Veronica was. ...Although...]

But, maybe... I don't know

If you're ever interested in learning, let me know. I'd be happy to help you learn whatever catches your attention.

[...Huh.

She doesn't know what to say to this, other than]

Thanks.

[She'll have to think about it.]

It's no problem. I think we could all use some music that isn't the some background track that plays on repeat here.

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