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H-hey cut that out I’m trying to—
[ Don’t mind Neku as he fumbles with the communicator, a burst of flames appearing on the screen as orange locks of hair come in and out of focus. At least he's had enough sense to wait until he's relatively calm to even think to use the Gear like this. ] I know you’re hungry but just wait a sec—

[ Which was followed by the PokéGear Connect dropping to the ground, showing a rather lively cyndaquil climbing up on his owner, perching on his shoulder. Thankfully, his fire had disappeared for the time being, and he was currently nuzzling the young man’s cheek. ]

I really hope that’s not broken… damn… [ Despite his rather grumpy statement and crossed arms, there was a hint of a smile appearing on his face. How could anyone be mad when a cyndaquil was nuzzling you? ] Geez, you’re such a pest… [ It was spoken with a gentle warmth before Neku leaned down to snatch up the PokéGear Connect. They're surprisingly similar, what with their spikes and whatnot. ]

--Uh, sorry ‘bout that. Would someone be willing to give me a heads up on where to go from here? I’m kinda stuck walking around in a circle.

[ yeah there’s a lot of trees and Neku isn’t so great with places that aren’t cities so he just lamely tilts the PCG to show his surroundings. Definitely near New Bark Town, just outside of it, in fact!!… ] ...Thanks.

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Well... do you know where the road is?

... Kinda lost track of it.

Okay then, listen real hard for me okay? Can you pick out any sounds?

Uh, ok...

[ He's listening, he's listening... ]

...Just chirping and stuff, I guess.

[...better than nothing.]

Did you go over any ledges?

Not that I'm aware of?

[ ....ledges what ]

No no. That's -good-. If you'd gone over any ledges you wouldn't be able to go back the way you came. Now. Have you come back on your own footprints?

I don't think they're really making that many marks in the ground... it's kinda not that muddy.

[ Plus he's a city-kid so hell if he truly knows forest-hopping! ]

...Okay so here's what you're gonna do. You're gonna flip your gear around so it's pointed at the ground in front of you and I'll talk you through this okay? I'll get you back to town.

Uh -- sure, okay, thanks. [ he's doing just that! and starts to walk ]

[This... took some coordination, but he finally figured out which path was the right way and set about with a lot of 'left, right, forward.']

Just lemme know when you see the city okay?

Right, got it. [ He's going to...try okay? Try is the key word!!! ]

[You're not being encouraging here Neku, and the teen just carefully continued making you backtrack, keeping an eye out for anything distinctive.]

How long were you wandering anyway?

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