War Has Changed

[Old Snake's in the department store in Goldenrod, having gone to the natural food section and looking for things to improve his own health as well as make his Pokemon stronger. The shelves were stacked to the ceiling, the area smelled like yogurt and herbs with a hint of dust, and there was this short old woman who kept eying him.

He was certain those were bedroom eyes.

She worked the frozen yogurt machine, and while Old Snake did enjoy frozen yogurt, he was certain he did not want it enough to go near her.

In his right hand is the PokeGear, and in his left is a list of items to pick up. He's got a basket hanging from his left arm with a few proteins and calciums, very carefully taking those because they're expensive as hell.

Sitting on his head is Snake's Surskit, looking at all the items and trying to help with picking things out. Snake knew the basics of what you could eat for survival and on the battlefield, but he was no Big Boss. He frowned, turning on the Gear.]

This is Snake. I'm in the Natural Foods department of the Goldenrod Department Store... What the hell should I buy for my team to keep them strong? Keep in mind that I've got a tight budget.

[After having given Solid to Heather for a short time (and the both of them having minor heart attacks when Solid suddenly evolved into a Steelix), Snake had begun to think more about what could help his Pokemon get stronger, as well as evolve if they needed to.]


[keptyouwaitinghuh]

[ Entering Violet City is Old Snake. He's coming in via Route 36, looking tired and a little confused, but well enough. In his arms is a Snubbull wearing a bow on one of its ears. Looking around, the old soldier takes a moment to crouch down and take out his Pokegear, making a quick note. ]

Otacon, Heather, I'm in Violet now. Made it here safe and sound... But there's a weird Pokemon on Route 36. Looks like it really hates water, must not actually be a tree... I tried to catch it, but it got away. I caught a few more Pokemon on the way over here anyway, so that's good I guess.


[pause.]


I guess I should meet up with Raiden and Vulcan Raven. [Stands up slowly.]

Shnub.

Hnn? Shnubble. [Looks like Juliette the Snubbull is feeling sad again, so Snake kneels down again and places her on his knee, giving her head some gentle strokes.]

...Shnuuubbllleeee... [Seemed she liked that, but as soon as Snake stopped, she grabs his hand. 8| WHAT ARE YOU DOING DON'T STOP.] Shnububle!

... Right...