Voice

[notcominghome]

-ow it works? I can't really tell if it's on. Hey Roy, what do you think?

[There's some rustling, followed by a tapping sound as what seems to be a Cyndaquil tapping against the screen of the Pokegear.]

Cynda?

I think it's working. Alright! Now that we've got this Pokegear running we've got to record our lines now for the voicemail! It's got to be something really, really adorable so that everyone who calls us will be able to remember how cute you two boys are. Look I've already got a script-

Quil Cyndaquil!

Hmm? Aw, there's no need to be mad. I don't know why you get so riled up, you ARE a cute little fire-breathing porcupin-OWCH HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT!

[The Gear falls down from Hughes's hand and clutters onto the ground, landing on the "OFF" button and effectively ending that 'recording' session.]

Comments

voice -> video

[ajustcaws]

Awww, she sounds like the cutest thing! I love happy babies because they're always so... I don't even know how to describe it! They're practically lethal weapons!

I think you can switch it over pretty easily, actually! Here, let me give it a shot.

[AND SO, SHE APPEARS... DOING HER BEST TO LOOK COOL...]

Video

[notcominghome]

Woah, I have to try it too!

[And a short moment later Hughes appears, big goofy smile and holding up a confused Cyndaquil.]

Hi there! I'm Maes Hughes, and this is my little man. Say hi Roy!

[Hughes gently waves one of Roy's paws, and the Cyndaquil lets out an exasperated sigh.]

Cynda.

Video

[ajustcaws]

Aw, he really is a cutie! Hiii, Maes! Hiii, Roy!

[She'll wave enthusiastically.]

I'm Cynthia, the Lightning Defender!

[notcominghome]

Ha ha, thank you!!

[Hughes waves back, equally as enthusiastic and cheery. ]

Yo! It's nice to meet you, Cynthia the Lightning Defender! With a title like that you must be some kinda heroine back home.

[ajustcaws]

I'm a heroine wherever I am, actually! But I did do my best to make a name for myself back home... and when I'm done with this little side trip, I'm going to make sure I get in the history books!

[notcominghome]

You've certainly got big dreams! Just like my best friend from home. He wanted to protect everyone in the country and keep them safe from danger. Me though, I'm a simple man. I just want to live with my family in peace.

[ajustcaws]

Well, nothing wrong with just being a hero to your family! Some people dream big, but hey, it's the small-scale heroes that make the world go 'round!

I'd kind of like to meet your friend from home, though. He sounds like he's doing a good job of this hero thing himself!

[notcominghome]

Well so long as I can be a hero to my daughter, I'll be more than satisfied. She needs a good role model to look up to, after all!

He's actually called a hero by people, but I'm not too sure he likes the title. Still if there's ever a hero I can believe in, it'd be him.

So what kind of heroine do you want to be?

[ajustcaws]

Exactly! I mean, parents are the first heroes you get, after all, so you've gotta make sure you try really hard for your kids.

Huh... but why wouldn't someone like being called a hero? It's basically the best thing you can be called.

I want to be downright legendary! I've already fought plenty of battles, but they're not... quite there yet! And not all that many people got to hear about them, really...

[notcominghome]

[He tried so hard, he got so far, but in the end, it doesn't really matter]

Your words are really inspiring! I'll be sure to remember and hold them close to my heart.

He was called a hero, but he didn't think of himself as one. I personally thought he was a little too pessimistic and hard on himself, but what can you do if someone refuses to listen?

That's a real pity; hard work should be noticed and rewarded. Hey, why don't you tell me about your battles then?

[ajustcaws]

Well, that's my job, after all! ...and man, the glory is like, the second-best part. I guess some people are just like that, though!

And well, I was time traveling before I got here to prevent some kind of horrible tragedy! I didn't quite get there, but I'm sure I will the second I'm done here!