PARADISA

I really think there needs to be a better descriptor than "cool" in its...conversational sense, when it's gotten this chilly.

[Sayaka, "conversational" doesn't work that way.

Although she does sound somewhat awestruck. Maybe something happened earlier?]

Like, I could come up with a few choice words, but they just don't carry over well, it seems. Plus, using the same word over and over gets stale, when -- [OOPS, almost divulged the party she is referring to!

(Spoilers: he is tall, cream-coloured, and dapper. And has excellent taste in suits, not that she knows about such things.)]

Uh...yeah... [awkwardly...trailing off. CUE SUBJECT CHANGE] Plus, general warning: don't run or walk too fast, the ice can be slippery.

[dictated; Sayaka's usual nocurr tone has been replaced with some suspicion]

At first I thought it was a trick of the eye, but...those fairy-like creatures? Have fangs. Wouldn't do to provoke them.

[seriously, people, did you already forget what happened the last time fairies showed up and threw crazy glitter EVERYWHERE.

And for those who happen to see her outside, she's carefully stepping away from the forming miniature castle, only to back into -- okay, more like break apart -- another fairy ring. Uh-oh. So much for taking her own advice?]

[at first, there's just the sound of running water and a tap being turned off.

Then dictation, slightly muffled and hesitant, as if she had deliberately placed some distance between herself and the open journal. Which would be accurate.]

I'm guessing not too many spotted the rather resident-ish statues on the camp grounds.

[and this is a grinding pop as she works her stiff jaw, before continuing]

Feels like we changed around midnight back there.

[Sayaka trails off uncertainly, and ends up pausing at that awkward place. Spending an entire week with a toothbrush stuck in your mouth will do that]

[fact: Route 4, outside Castelia City, is home to a certain species of Fire-type Pokémon.

fact: Fire-type moves are effective against Bug-types.

fact: Sayaka's starter is a Bug-type.

pretty obvious where we're going with this, no? After having their butts thoroughly handed to them and one too many trips to the Pokémon Center, the duo of fail finally decided on taking a break. What should they find but...]

A Gym, specializing in Bug-types?

[she looks at the sign outside the hive-like building, then at her tiny companion] Maybe they know how to help you become stronger.

[ooc: open over journals or within Castelia!]