newberktown | Second Flight. [video/action for goldenrod city.]

[So it wasn't very hard for Hiccup to notice that he was in a Completely Different Place. Being relatively new to Johto, this was a pretty jarring revelation for him--but he stopped questioning it long enough to realize that he was in the same place as Toothless, as well as the Night Fury's new friends.

Once he gets more used to this idea, he fiddles around with the pokegear until he gets it to a video feed. Even though he's outside, and as underdressed as he is, Hiccup doesn't really seem to be that bothered by the cold or the snow he's trudging through.]

Thanks to anyone who offered to pick me up for Ziva, but it's not needed, now. Not really sure how, but... I guess I'm in Goldenrod City.

[He looks away from the gear for a while, expression thoughtful.]

People have said this place is the most like back home for them. But it's really...strange. Is there anyone else who's not used to places like this?

[With that question, Hiccup ends the feed. For anyone in Goldenrod, he'll be wandering around, looking at the tall buildings, and getting lost!]

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[GIANT...DOG... You know, after seeing an owl larger than himself and sea creatures that can survive on land, he shouldn't be surprised.

Which is why, after the initial look of shock and panic, Hiccup just looks resigned.]

Yep. I have clearly offended the gods in some way. Death by wolf-tiger-bear. Trampled in a rampage.

[ worry not, brave viking, for the Arcanine will screech to a halt and her trainer will peer down at you from on high.

... The puppies, however, are not so adept at braking yet, so you may be treated to a squeaking puppy pile as they plow into your shins and tumble over. ]

I-I'm sorry...! Are... are you okay??

[Oh, what's this? He's not dead, you say?

After inspecting the mess of puppies at his feet, Hiccup blinks up to Kisa.]

Er... Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine.

[He takes a few steps back to get a better view of the situation and the stop the clamoring of Growlithe over his feet.]

Are all these yours...?

[ the Arcanine lowers herself to the ground so that Kisa can slide off, though she remains close to her partner's side. Sorry, Hiccup, this one's ~~very~~ shy. ]

Not... exactly. Um, I thought... training them would help them find good trainers...

[Perfectly fine with Hiccup. He's not exactly a social butterfly, and he hasn't even noticed her shyness yet.]

So you're raising them to give to other people? Huh... Are you a breeder, then?

[Hiccup crouches down next to the puppies, cautiously reaching a hand out to them.]

They're awfully cute...

[ at the sight of an offered hand, they go into gleeful yapping spasms and instantly swarm closer to mob him with wagging tails and pink tongues. ]

Y-yes... I usually give them as eggs, but...

[Oh, well... Since he's being swarmed, he takes to petting them with both hands. As she speaks again, though, Hiccup glances up.]

...Eggs? But they're...dogs, right?

Yes... but all Pokémon come from eggs.

[Just, uh... Going to stare. Sorry, Kisa.]

... It gets easier? [ meekly. ]

...Eh heh...

[He sighs before straightening up. He's used to his hands being covered in slobber, but still.]

Sorry. I guess I'm just really not used to this place yet. Not sure how long it will take to get used to it, but... Yeah. ...Sorry.

It's all right... I'm still learning, too.

Second Flight. [video/action for goldenrod city.]

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