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[video] First position

[There's a lot of shaking around before the camera comes into focus, but when it does, it's an extreme close-up of Duck's freckled face. It's obvious she's never seen a pokegear before, or any kind of camera. Someone offscreen is telling her she doesn't have to be so close. She looks away from the camera - it pans backward. There's a Pidove on her shoulder. She asks the helpful someone.]
Does it really work?

It's working right now. Say something.

[She looks into the camera and waves.] Okay, um. Hi!
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[Aside:] What now?

You said you had something to ask?...

[Her face lights up as she's reminded of why she wrestled with this contraption in the first place.] Oh yeah! Uh, so, I don't really know what's going on right now. It does sound kind of fun, travelling and going on adventures with pokémon. Some of them are pretty cute! But I have a friend who's going to be really worried when he finds I'm gone, so I was wondering if anyone could tell me the way to Gold Crown Town? It's not on the map. It's a small town, but there's a big boarding school where they teach the arts, and music, and ballet. I think it's in Germany.
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[Something serious has clearly occurred to her. She stops smiling.] Um, there's something else too. I think this might be a story. Has anyone seen a clockwork writing machine?

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That doesn't sound cool at all. All stories need to have a happy ending.

I agree! Luckily my friends and I were able to make our own happy ending.

And I really need to get home before one of them starts to worry.

What's their name? I'll keep a good look out, okay?

His name is Fakir. He's a tall guy who's about two years older than me and he has green hair and he gets grumpy a lot.

That sounds like an easy guy to spot. I'll call him "Grumpy-san" and see how he reacts~!

[giggle] Thanks! I hope he comes along soon! [He promised to stay by her side forever, after all.]

So what's your name? I'm Shouichi Kazama. You can me Capt for short, though.

My name is Duck! It's nice to meet you, Capt!

... [PFFFFT] Hahahahaha! That's your actual name!?

[Jeez, Capt, that's not very nice. She didn't laugh at your nickname, did she?]

Hey! I know it's a weird name, but you don't have to laugh.

[Come now. His nickname is full of AWESOME.]

Cheer up! It's a hilarious name, but I guess this means that you've read the "Ugly Duckling", right?

Yeah, I know that story. But it's got nothing to do with me. It's not like I can grow up to be a swan.

Yeah... I can say with that attitude, you certainly won't.

But the 'ugly duckling' wasn't really a duck at all. It was a swan all along. A real duck can't turn into a swan.

Screw that! Then you should become an eagle! Or a falcon! [WHAT IS LOGIC.]

You really think I can become an eagle? [dubious. But what is logic indeed?]

Of course. You've just gotta find your wings.

But I lost my wings when I came here.

The wings in your heart is what I mean.

Can I become a prima ballerina instead?

Those dancers on TV? If that's what you wanna be, then I can't stop you.

YES! I'll do my best!

Yoshaaaaa!! That's the spirit!

But for that I gotta find a school!

Hmm... I'm not a school guy myself, but maybe you'll have some luck here?

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usedquack - 2012-05-25 04:27 (UTC) - Expand

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