last priestess of the w i n d

[ Judging by the slight bob of the camera and the occasional glimpse of a building, Talim is walking as she's recording. She's making her way from the gym to the Pokémon Center. Talim smiles, holding something up for the camera to see.


It's not there for long, though, and she gives a little laugh, tucking the badge away. ]

I made Kalana promise not to record my battle with Falkner, but as you can see it ended in my favor. Syi Salika did most of the work.

[ From offscreen somewhere, there's an amused: ]

Scyyyther!

[ Talim gives her Scyther a smile, before continuing. ]

It must be difficult, being a gym leader. Especially when people take up the Gym Challenge late in their stay, like I did. My team is already creeping their way to level ninety. I have to wonder sometimes if, when they act outraged at losing, it's just an act. Surely it has to be. I can't imagine them leading happy lives if they truly take each loss that badly.

[ Whitney especially, but she won't say as much. She does look thoughtful for a moment, though ]

I think, if this were truly my home- if I had been born and raised here- I might entertain the thought of becoming a gym leader.

But that's a silly thought, right?

Scyther? Scy.

Anyway, I'll be heading back to Goldenrod soon. If anybody would like to take the shortcut, you're welcome to join me.

[ The camera clicks on to Talim's smiling face. She's outside- and now that the weather has stopped freaking out, she's back in her usual clothes, a slight breeze playing in her hair. She and her pokémon are waiting for the next round of vans headed for the National Park. She's in no hurry, though, and will happily let anyone else get on the van before her if they ask. She can wait. ]

With all the commotion recently, I forgot to mention some things. I'm in Goldenrod now- we left shortly after that disaster with all of the bugs. My team did quite admirably, even Loka Luha, despite being fresh out of her egg. Thank you again, Squalo. I don't know how I would have manged without her.

Speaking of my team, they've been growing a lot!

[ The camera pans over to Talim's pokémon team, sprawled in a grassy, shady spot.



They have been growing quite a bit, as two of them have recently evolved. Her Skarmory has taken it upon herself to entertain the others- she's bouncing all over the place, no doubt telling some sort of hilarious pokémon joke. Her Scyther sits calmly by, letting the youngest of their group have her fun, while the Pidgeot perches protectively by the Dragonair, despite the fact that she's easily twice his size, warning any potential threats with a sharp, no-nonsense look. ]

I'm quite proud of each of them. Perhaps one of these days we'll begin our own gym challenge- they've proven they're capable enough.

[ The camera swings back round to Talim ] For now, though, I think we're going to enjoy the festivities. Is anyone else headed to the National Park? I confess I don't know much about Easter, but I think we all could use a little fun. I'm looking forward to the egg hunt, myself.


[ filtered from Squalo ]

Speaking of eggs- this is something else I meant to ask a long time ago, but I never got a chance to- is there a breeder out there willing to breed a Scyther?

I promised a Scyther egg to a friend as an exchange, and I don't like to leave my debts unpaid.