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[imthe_shit]

[ Well, this was certainly something. There were a ton of Stantler racing about and Snake wasn't entirely sure where they'd all come from, but it had been non-stop for a few days now. ]

When the hell are these things going to buzz off?

[ He'd tried to catch a few, but Boss was only level 8 and barely a match for the rampaging Stantler, which made the soldier regret not training him more. Flipping open the Gear, Snake started a call to the network. ]

I hope people are having better luck catching these damn things than I am.

[ Snake was about to continue, when he couldn't help but look up and... ]




... Are you kidding me.

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[pipers_son]

Sounds handy! I got my Ruby- a Ponyta you call 'em, right? But she still seems a bit too young for all this snow. Hatched just a few weeks ago. I'm hopin' she'll be up ta the job soon. Nice town I'm in, but Goldenrod is where I'd like ta be.

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[imthe_shit]

Goldenrod, huh... I was there three years ago for what seemed like forever. [ Not to mention the drama with Otacon and Liquid... He shakes his head a bit, not wanting to think about it. ]

It's a nice place; good city. Where are you now?

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[pipers_son]

Well, I've been hearin' nothin' but good things about it. It'll be a relief ta finally get there.

Still in Violet, I'm afraid. I wanted ta train a bit more with my new friends here, and then it just seemed like good sense to wait out the worst of the storm before goin' anywhere else.

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[imthe_shit]

... Hnn, Violet... Nice place, but I was stuck there for a stupid amount of time.

A lot of backtracking, too... [ Rubs his right temple. ] Right now I'm in Mahogany Town... Found myself here after that weird stuff back in November.

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[pipers_son]

It's startin' ta sound like ya get stuck in a lot of places.

Well, this is all a bit weird, innit? Ya can't call our situation 'normal' ta begin with.

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[imthe_shit]

When you travel with a group, it's hard to avoid getting stuck. Traveling alone is more efficient, but a lot more lonely.

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[pipers_son]

Trust me, I know the feelin' quite well. Used ta travel with an entire circus back home.

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[imthe_shit]

A circus? Did you run away from home or something?

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[pipers_son]

Didn't have a home ta begin with! [Is he saying this a bit too casually? Oh well. He's come to terms with that little aspect of his past.] I helped start the Noah's Ark Circus, as a matter a fact~.

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[imthe_shit]

Noah's Ark Circus, huh... That's quite a name. Did you walk around two-by-two? [ snake your jokes aren't funny ]

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[pipers_son]

Well, I wouldn't doubt some of 'em were doin' somethin' involvin' two. [Wink wink.]

Still, good name, right? Got people interested, which is the important thing.

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[imthe_shit]

[ :/ ]

Never been too interested in the circus myself... What kinds of things did you do there?

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[pipers_son]

[Hey, you made the bad jokes first, old man.]

Oh, all sorts! We had food and games, of course, and then the big acts. Our acrobats couldn't be beat, if I may say so myself! Our lion tamer was the most beautiful and deadly woman in all a England~, and our knife thrower never missed his mark. A tightrope walker, fire eater, and a mysterious snake charmer... I like ta think we had it all.

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[imthe_shit]

Snake charmer, huh? [ hurr hurr ] Sounds like a real show. Wouldn't mind seeing that some time.

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[pipers_son]

Wouldn't be able ta find someone of his talent anywhere else~. [Seriously, he.. might've been part snake??] Yer just in luck! I have plans ta start up another one here in Johto, if things turn out well enough!

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[imthe_shit]

A Pokemon Circus, right? Going to keep the same name?

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[pipers_son]

Pokemon and humans together, that's what I'm thinkin'. I mean, they're both impressive enough on their own, but sparks really fly when ya get them together, right?

As for the name, nah, wouldn't feel right. I'm still decidin' for now, but I have plenty of time for it.

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[imthe_shit]

When you're ready to set it up, let me know. I'll put a good word in for you. There are probably a lot of people here that would be interested in a circus.

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[pipers_son]

For work or pleasure? Either way, I'd be happy~. I'll be sure ta keep ya in mind!

That reminds me, never introduced myself did I? [He gives as fancy a bow as he can give, especially with just one arm.] Joker, circus ringleader, at yer service!

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[imthe_shit]

Joker? Really cut out for a circus, huh.

Call me Snake. [ Just like your buddy, eh? ]

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[pipers_son]

Probably helps that I named myself~

A pleasure- [Wait, what] -Care ta run that by me again?

[But where are your scales? You are a very poor Snake imposter.]

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[imthe_shit]

... Huh?

[ blink. ] What part? Snake?

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[pipers_son]

That's the one. [He gives a slight laugh.] Didn't think anyone else would have that kind a name.

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[imthe_shit]

Someone else you know named Snake? [ The Snake Charmer, huh? ]

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[pipers_son]

Yep! One of the other first tier members- the big acts as it were. As ya mighta guess, he was our snake charmer. Wouldn't find one like 'em anywhere else!

[For various reasons.]