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32 days till Halloween [video/Action for Goldendrod]

//ACTION- He's wandering around in Goldenrod hunting a job. Feel free to run into him!//

_{[A whole city made of lights is an awful lot for one little skeleton to take in all at once. There were shopping centers! There were movies! There were shows and elaborate battles and probably hundreds of places to eat. There were also casinos full of ringing bells, laughing people, and blinking lights.]

[Guess who really really liked the blinking lights.]

[Go on, guess.]

[Jack leans against the outside of a little diner with a Help Wanted sign in the window. It's early morning and he's waiting on whoever owns the place to show up. He's not wearing that grey and black coat he always has on. Or his gloves. Or his shoes...or pants. Instead, all the old king has on are a pair of black swim trunks, the red Exeggutor-print Hawaiian shirt he picked up forever ago, and a very, very humbled expression.]

[Oh, dear.]

//VIDEO//

[It's still early morning when the camera clicks on. Jack looks tired and maybe a little embarrassed. THERE BE SCARIER THINGS THAN LEDGES HERE IN GOLDENROD]}

Good morning, Johto. I hope you all slept well. Goldenrod is different from any other city I've visited so far. It's taught me something I thought I already knew: everything in moderation.

_{[Yeah, he's flat-ass broke.]}

I'm going on a job hunt today and was wondering if I could perhaps pitch in half on a hotel room for a few days with someone--just until I'm back on my feet. I don't have much money, but I have a few healing items. I won't cause you any trouble and I don't snore...I don't think I do.

_{[Jack yawns, as he's been out all night long.]}

I think I've had enough of the nightlife in this place.

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[ Oh, someone that's looking for a job and a room? Well... Souji does need a few hands here. ]

What kind of job are you looking for?

_{[le squint!]}

Good morning!

Ah-- any kind, actually. I'm in no position to be very choosy. I was thinking about this little diner, but I haven't seen any sign of the owner yet...

Morning and well, do you mind dealing with either paperwork or watching over Pokemon eggs?

I wouldn't mind scrubbing floors at this rate...why do you ask?

_{[Jack be out of the loop, yo.]}

Do you know of a place with an opening?

[ A nod. ]

Yeah, I'm looking for a few people for my Breeding Centre. My employees are allowed to stay at the house too for free. [ FREE ] I'm wondering if you're interested.

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Where is it?

Edited 2011-08-22 08:36 (UTC)

Both the Centre and the House is located right by the entrance of Goldenrod. You'll spot the Centre easily since it's a small store with a house attached to the back.

I'll wait outside it for you.

_{[WELP. That job-hunt sure was short. It wasn't even breakfast time yet.]}

Thank you, so much! I can head over now.

_{[AND SO HE DOES. Jack has started learning the basic layout of the town so he knows where the entrance is. It's a bit of a rough journey on foot though. Concrete wasn't terribly forgiving. >8I MUST STAND UP STRAIGHT. MUST LOOK PRESENTABLE. FOR A HOBO.]}

[ And oh, hey, Souji sees someone coming his way. That looks like the guy he has just spoken to over the Pokegear-- and he's not wearing any shoes... ]

Are you okay? [ IT LOOKS LIKE YOU GOT JUMPED ON ]

_{[Jack looks pretty cheerful for a broke guy. He smiles when he spots Souji and waves.]}

I'm fine! Better than fine, actually!

_{[Once he reaches Souji, he slows down and holds a hand out for a shake. He didn't even know the man's name--and he didn't know his either.]}

Jack Skellington, it's wonderful to meet you.

[ Well, if the man says so. Souji gives a smile and grasps the open hand, giving it a firm shake. ]

Souji Seta. It's nice to meet you too, Skellington-san.

When are you willing to start?

_{[Skellington-san! He hadn't heard that in a LONG time.]}

W-well, when can I start? I'll march inside and start filing papers in five minutes if you need me!

_{[WHAT IS DESPERATE?]}

Whenever you want. So, it's up to you.

Sounds like a tough break. What, uh, happened? [Sorry, Ballad is going to stare because... Well, talking skeleton person.]

I'm afraid I got swept up in the newness of everything here.

No kidding. I've never seen half of what they have here where I'm from.

Although I guess it's not too different, once you get used to it.

You can get used to just about anything, I imagine.

Still, this place is amazing!

It's pretty cool once you get the hang of things.

What did you spend your money on, anyway? [Shopaholic, maybe? He knows some of those.]

Oh, a film here, a show there. Games.

You paid for that many shows? What about your pokemon?

Well-- mostly games, actually. We've got enough to eat, but I really, really need a job and fast. Especially if I want to keep training for the gym.

There should be some jobs in the city, although it'll take a week to get a paycheck. You might at least be able to make quick cash through a friendly battle or something, though.

... Uh oh.

You found the Game Corner, didntcha.

_{[Were those swim trunks?]}

Perhaps.

It's nice to see you again, Heather! What have you been up to?

_{[JACK USED 'CHANGE TOPIC']}

_{[... Heeee.]}

Oh.

Nothin' much.

Y'know, hanging out, watching TV, NOT gambling...

_{[U MAD, JACK?]}

It's not gambling, Miss Mason, it's research. This land has a rich culture that's very fascinating and can only be fully experienced through thorough immersion.

_{[Jack adjusts his glasses and sniffs once.]}

Because playing slots is totally immersing yourself in a rich culture, right.

_{[Heather stop teasing the old man.]}

It is. If you want to understand a man, you've got to walk a mile in his shoes!

_{[Jack, you don't have any shoes.]}

_{[She's going to point that out right now.]}

You don't have any shoes.

I walked my mile and gave them back.

_{[He would have folded his arms if he hadn't been holding the 'gear.]}

Did some casino employee have to threaten you for them first?

_{[Ooohohoho Jack doesn't have anything for that.]}

...

_{[ALL HE CAN DO IS MAD-FACE AT HER. She got him.]}

Oh, fine, go ahead and laugh. I know you want to.

_{[She doesn't need to be told twice! Gigglefit, commence.]}

_{[LE SIGH~]

[As Heather laughs it up, Jack shifts his weight to his other foot and pretends to look at the watch he no longer has.]}

_{[Eventually she shuts up and just grins at him instead.]}

So. What're you gonna do now that you're broke?

Start battling trainers and finding a new job, I suppose.

_{[He moves a little to reveal the Help Wanted sign on the window behind him.]} I guess this shop owner's not an early riser.

If you get really desperate, the Department Store hires pretty easily.

... I'd recommend avoiding being put on the third floor, though.

Just what in the world were you using it all on?

This and that! This place is amazing, I had to try everything.

... Which I suspect means you ended up gambling out all your money, right?

Perhaps...

[brb laughing his ass off at the thought.] And another victim is claimed!

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