I'll Keep the Area Clear

[So, Jake left the inn at about ten in the morning. He told the others that he'd probably be back at about two in the afternoon. Christmas shopping is pretty easy in Goldenrod, after all, and he needed to grab a couple of evolutionary stones.

Jake's about four hours late. This opens up in the middle of a rant.]

I'm not lost, just turned all around by the absurdity of this city's layout!

You shouldn't blame the city for your own shortcomings, especially since you said the exact same thing three hours ago.

[The teen sighs in frustration.]

Tate, why can't you be more helpful about it and ask Susan for directions? She's back at the inn and out of the ball, for pity's sake! And she's far better at this stuff than the two of us put together!

The two of us are not on speaking terms. Also, I have already taken the liberty of recording this conversation via the Pokegear.

[Blank stare. And then--]

WHAT?! Gimme that thing, you--!

[Tate chuckles before the feed cuts out.]