gochuugoku | [005] Video/Action for Violet City

[The screen turns on and all you see is China's palm. It seems that he is trying to put the pokegear up somewhere. Once he has the device safely secure in the knothole of a tree, he withdraws his hand and steps back so he isn't too close to the camera. Behind him is a large body of water. He bends down to pick up Li and when he's standing upright again, a Furret climbs up him and curls herself around his neck. He smiles at the camera.]

Nihao! Remember that Sentret who wouldn't listen to anything I said? Well, look at her now, aru. [The Furret nuzzles her face against China's cheek.] Ling evolved a few days ago and she's not scared of me anymore. She's a good girl now, aru. [Ling lets out a happy cry and continues to nuzzle her face against her master's.] Ah, so cute~

[He remembers that he's on camera and hides his embarrassment by clearing his throat.] B-But Ling is not the only one, aru. My Lien-Hua has also evolved. [His back now faces the camera as he looks towards the lake.] Lien-Hua! Come out, aru!

[If you look closely you can see a disturbance in the water. It's starts out small, but it soon rises out of the water and you hear a loud roar, which disturbs the pokegear and replaces the image of Yao with static. Once the static clears, you see this huge, blue, dragon-like creature with red eyes and its mouth agape.]

[China faces the camera again and he's smiling.] Some of you said she was just a stupid fish, but I've proved you wrong, aru! I knew she had an inner strength all along!

[Lien-Hua leans down so China can stroke her face. He coos to her in Manadarin before addressing the pokegear again.] Even though she's big now, she's still very affectionate, aru. She's not as scary as she looks, really. [He strokes her behind one of the fins on her face.] Ah~ Isn't she beautiful, aru?

[Li prods China's chest with one of his flippers, jealous of all the attention his master was giving to Lien-Hua. China stops stroking the Gyarados' face and looks down at his Seel. He chuckles and pets him behind the little horn on his head.]

Don't worry, Li, you'll have your chance to evolve someday, aru.

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Where I come from dragons are summoned by evil wizards to devastate cities and do horrible things to virgins.

Forgive me for my healthy apprehension.

Oh... of course your story has to be about virgins, aru.

[He uncovers his ears. Li and Ling do the same.]

Well, my thoughts on Lien-Hua are healthy in Asian terms. Besides, you're the one who thought she was weak, but look at her now, aru. She's bloomed into a beautiful lotus flower, just as her name implies.

[He looks up at Lien-Hua, who still has her head up. His eyes are sparkling.]

It's not my story! I was told it as a child by... somebody.

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. Cultural differences and all that political stuff.

Me as well! I heard all sorts of both good and bad things about dragons when I was small, aru. However, I was always intrigued by their appearances and the powers they held.

This is why the East and West are so distinct, aru.

You know, she's actually quite gentle if you give her a chance. As long as I'm here, she won't do anything. And if I'm not here, well... let's just save that story for another day, aru.

Certainly distinct. You also think snakes a wise creatures when they're the most well-known form of the Devil before mortals. But you make the best silks.

Well, congratulations on your... dragon.

[Lien-Hua leans down again. China smiles at her and gently strokes her beneath the eye.]

Thank you, aru. [He heard that 'sea monster' part, but there was nothing to be gained from arguing, really.]

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