[Rather than seeing Izaya when the video turns on, the scene seems a bit... different. Perhaps because what you're seeing a video of is the train overpass that runs through Goldenrod's main route. It remains focused there - occasionally a leaf or some Pidgey will work their way into the shot, but it's very steady.]

[Those who pay attention, or those who know him, will recognize Izaya's voice when he begins to speak.]

Johto never really has been known for being progressive, hm? When I arrived in Goldenrod City nearly a year ago, these tracks were barren. The station was empty. And still, to this day, it's not operational. It's been just about a year and a half since many started to arrive here -- yet, there's not solid way to get to Kanto, either.

Perhaps the programmers are still working out the glitches! I guess having someone perpetually stuck in Glitch City, Kanto wouldn't be to ideal for them! [He laughs, clearly entertained with his own meta. He stops abruptly, continuing his rambling thought. Or is it really rambling?] There's so many options, or at least, there should be. There's a port city in both regions - or did they forget to program the bodies of water to connect?

Maybe even other regions entirely! After all, there should be other equivalents, right? Kanto mirrors Kanto, Johto mirrors Kansai. I wonder what will be next. Kyushu? Hokkaido! Chubu! Chugoku! The options could even be limitless if they expand their horizons.

Curious.

This world is always so very curious.

Of course, that's what makes it so endearing. I love it! I love the people in it! I can't wait to see what happens next!

[Some more laughter, and once he's exhausted that, he shifts the camera focus to his face, smiling wide.]

Maybe someone would like to sneak on the tracks, rebellious. Walk them -- see how far it takes you! After all, you shouldn't have to have the worry of being hit by the moving train.

[And with that, he switches the feed to a private call to usedpatience]

Saki-chan, I'd like to speak with you when you have moment. I have something of a proposal for you.


[Those who are in Goldenrod are free to run into him, be it there or at the department store, where he'll be getting supplies for an impromptu trip to Violet City.]

[Izaya is abrupt when he turns the feed on. His smile is bright, cheerful - harmless, even.]

Johto is always so interesting. So many people coming and going - town to town, route to route. Seeking out challenges, gyms, trainers. Really, there's never a dull moment!

Curiouser and curiouser though...

[His eyes narrow slightly and his grin twists. It's colder, more calculated. Those who've dealt with Izaya extensively in the past may recognize this from when he's questioned things in the past.]

Yet the Gym Leaders, no matter how human they seem are completely inhuman. No matter how many battles they win or lose, their Pokémon remain at the same level. They say nearly the same thing to each trainer. I recall this with Whitney-chan and her crocodile tears... but Falkner-kun too.

Really, it's all the same in every town.

Doesn't it make you wonder, Johto? Just who's real and who isn't? Are we, the captive, the only real ones?

And what about the ones who brought us here? Professor Elm? Oak? The Elite Four? The Champion? Team Rocket?

So many possibilities and yet... so few answers. And yet he we go, day-to-day without much of a thought or care for it. It never ceases to be interesting, really!

[He lets out a laugh, followed by a calm breath. With a blink, that bright, much warmer smile reappears on his face and he changes the topic without a hitch.]

Really, I just had a favor to ask! You see, I'd really like to get back to my own Johto routines, but doing that as it stands right now means I need to go through a whole lot of needless work for the second time around. I know there are plenty here with a Plain Badge and a squirt bottle, so if someone would kindly assist me in moving it, I'd pay well as a token of gratitude.

[And then Izaya cocks his head to the side, giving his most genuine n_n before cutting the feed entirely. Now? Now he waits.]

[It's been a pretty busy day, spent mostly with reacquainting himself with everything in Johto; from the things as small as battle mechanics to gauging how much has really changed since he's been gone. Now it's late night, and Izaya's got no plans to fight every HootHoot on Route 29, so he's just sitting on the New Bark Town signpost. May as well use this time to make his presence known, right? Right! He turns of the video, a slightly smug smile on his face before speaking.]

July? Oya... how much time has passed! Really, I can't imagine - our captors must have been very bored if they decided to bring me back after so long! And here at the very beginning, no less. I wasn't even granted the privilege of a strange coma? Johto, I'm so disappointed.

But that's enough of that. Really, having to start over again is nothing short of troublesome. Now that so much time has passed, I have to ask -- Kachin, Rise-chan -- are you both still here? After all, I did ask you to keep watch of some very important belongings of mine these last few months. Once I arrive at Cherrygrove once again, I'd like to retrieve them, of course! [He points upward, grinning almost innocently.]

I have so much catching up to do, I'm sure! Old acquaintances gone! New ones to greet and see! I can't say I expected it... but this may just be a lot of fun.

[He pauses, letting out a flippant sigh.]

...Well, provided that a certain bartender hasn't made his way back as well. Although I'd think after his last misgivings, even the NPCs would give up on such a hopeless case.

Not that it's important.

Though I suppose I'll have to wait until I'm in Goldenrod once again to replace some of my other belongings. [You know. The chess board.] How troublesome.

[And with that, an abrupt cut of the feed. Now it was time to wait and see just who was still around who was of any interest to him.]