Episode 71: The Ultimate Test
On a bright and sunny day, Hana, her friends and Scott are having a picnic lunch. Even the Pokemon are enjoying a well deserved healthy mean. This adventure begins with an innocent question from Diana.
"You know, you haven't gotten a badge in a long time, Hana. You think you'll ever get another one?" Diana asks.
Hana finishes with her drink, "I guess it's understandable. Cinnabar Island is still very far from here and we still have ways to go before getting there."
"That's true. But hey, you've been training your Pokemon and even I can see they've gotten strong," Chase says.
"That's true, but how much skill does it take to win a match against Team Rocket?" Diana replies.
"You're right about that, but I also gain some experience while training with you for the Grand Festival, and practice with Akira and Chase. Let's not forget I also was able to defeat the gym leaders, even if Team Rocket interrupt with some of them," Hana says.
"You can say that again," Diana says.
"Do they bother you guys all the time?" Todd asks.
"Yes," Hana and her friends answer.
Then Todd says, "Hey Hana, I actually have a good idea. Why don't you try the Pokemon League Admissions Exam?"
"The Pokemon League…?"Hana asks.
"Admissions Exam?" Diana asks.
"Pika?" (What's that?) Pikachu asks.
"Togepi?" (What is it?) Togepi asks.
"Hey Todd, what is it anyway?" Hana asks.
"It's a place where people are able to take an exam and those who pass get to be admitted to the Pokemon League. You seem to know a lot about Pokemon, so I think you can pass the test with no trouble," Todd says.
"I don't know. I happened to like traveling to gyms and having battles," Hana says.
"Maybe you should try it. You can learn more about Pokemon that way," Chase says.
"I think you can pass with the highest score," Diana says.
"Just give it a try and see what happens," Akira says.
Seeing her friends wanting to try the test, Hana decides, "Okay. I'll give the Admissions test a try.
Hana and the others follow Todd to the Pokemon League Admissions Center for the Admissions test. There, they meet with the Head Instructor of the course.
"Here at the Pokemon League Admissions Center, we evaluate applicants based on the combined written and practical skills exam. And those who pass receive this badge," The Head instructor says.
Then holds a badge saying, "Qualifying them for the Pokemon League."
Hana and the others are in awe to see the badge.
"Take this," The instructor says and gives Hana a tag that has the number seven on it. "It's your testing number."
"Thank you," Hana says, taking the tag.
Suddenly, someone says in distress, "Oh no! I wanted number seven!"
Hana places the tag on her shirt, but notices a stronger watching her. She turns her head to see the person. When the stranger notices her, she sheepishly turns to her paper so she can fill it out.
She says as she writes, "Age, seventeen. Profession, diva."
Hana thinks, "Is that Jessie from Team Rocket? What she's doing here?"
Diana looks around and says, "Wow! Look at all the different kinds of people showing up for the exam!"
"Yeah. I'm guessing this place is kind of popular," Hana says.
Chase soon notices Nurse Joy walking in.
"Look, it's Nurse Joy!" Chase says.
Hana turns her head and says, "It is Nurse Joy, but which one?"
Just then, the Instructor says, "Just a minute! You'll have to leave your Pokeballs here with me."
"Why?" Hana asks.
"You're not permitted to use your own Pokemon during the exam," The instructor says.
"Um, okay. But is it alright if my friends watch my Pokemon instead?" Hana answers.
"But of course. Gook luck Ms. Hana," The instructor says.
Hana removes her backpack and gives it to chase. Diana agrees to watch over Pikachu.
Hana pets Pikachu, "You'll be good for Diana."
"Pika." (Good luck.) Pikachu says.
Soon, Hana and the others are talking to Nurse Joy. turns out she wants to become a Pokemon Master.
"So, you want to become a Pokemon master, too, huh, Nurse Joy?" Hana asks.
"Well, it always has been a dream of mine," Nurse Joy says.
"So, where are you from, Nurse Joy?" Chase asks.
"I'm Nurse Joy from Fuchsia City, sister to the Vermilion City Joy," Nurse Joy says.
"I see," Chase says.
"Togeprii," (I see.) Togepi happily replies.
Then Nurse Joy says, "I came here for the exam because my work keeps me too busy to travel very much."
"This exam is really a great idea," Akira says.
"Yes. It's perfect for people who's age or health keeps them from traveling around. And it's also nice for people like me who can't ever seem to get away from work," Nurse Joy says.
"I think you'll go great in the exam. You've been with Pokemon longer than any one," Hana says.
"I hope you're right. And good luck to you too," Nurse Joy says.
"That'd make a nice human interests shot," Todd says.
Hana giggles and says, "Save your film for Pokemon!"
Soon, Hana and Todd turn their heads to see a familiar boy wearing round glasses and a scool uniform of some kind.
Hana thinks, "Wait a minute, is that James from Team Rocket? First Jessie and Now James. But, what are they doing at the exam?"
The boy then passes the paper to the instructor, "Here's the exam form."
"Fine. Let's see. Your name is James," The man says, taking and looking at the exam.
The boy reveals to be James, panic, "Will you please keep it down?"
The girl from before turns her head and asks, "Is that?"
"Hey! Get lost, old bat!" James says, trying to get her to shoo.
But the girl feels offended, "Old?! Bat?!"
With that, she drags him outside with rage.
James panics, "What are you?! Unhand me, you! Please, let me go! Come on!"
The stranger drops James to the ground and removes her glasses, "So, I'm an old bat, am I?!"
James stands up and says, "You're Jessie! That outfit is atrocious!"
"And what are you doing here?" Jessie asks, putting her glasses on.
"What am I doing here? Well, truth to tell, I, not unlike many other people, dream of becoming a Pokemon master. Make fun if you must!" James says, determined and laughs.
"No, you're doing just fine on your own," Jessie comments.
"I want to live my dream instead of my.. My reality," James says.
Jessie calmly says, "I can see why."
James turns to Jessie and asks, "What's your reason for being here?"
"I simply wanted to add another talent to my very impressive and extensive resume. As you know, I'm already an accomplished hostess, florist, costume designer, wine expert, beautician, style consultant. In fact, one of the only things I'm not.." Jessie says.
But before Jessie can finish, Meowth appears and finishes Jessie's sentence, "Is a Pokemon master!"
Jessie and James panic and startled, "Meowth?!"
"What are you doing here?!" Jessie asks, frightened.
"Looking for you. The one who suddenly remembered an important engagement," Meowth then.
He turns to Jessie, "This seems suspiciously unlike a visit to your sick uncle's bedside."
Then turns to James, "And I thought you had a dental appointment."
"Well, I…" James says, weary.
Then calmly says, "It was just such a beautiful day.."
"We decided to have a picnic," Jessie adds.
"Don't try to fool me!" Meowth angrily says and scratches both their eyes.
Then demands, "Come clean, what are you doing here?"
"Mind your own business!" Jessie says in rage
James brings out a yarn ball and says, "Take this and leave us alone!"
Then tosses it and Meowth begins to chase after it. That causes Jessie and James to make a break for it.
"Hurry up!" Jessie panics.
"The exam's about to start!" James adds.
Soon enough, Hana, along with Jessie and James are in the exam room to take the test.
"The first test will measure your overall knowledge of Pokemon! Ready? Begin!" The instructor says.
Hana nods her head.
Then Lickitung appears on the screen, "Lickitung's tongue is twice the length of it's body. True or false?"
"Hmm, I remember seeing Lickitung when Jessie caught it. And even the Pokedex said that it's more than twice the length of its body. So it has to be false," Hana says and presses the button.
Then the computer shows Vulpix and says, "A Kanto Region Ninetales evolves from A Kanto Region Vulpix only by use of a Fire Stone. True or False?"
"That's true," Hana thinks and presses the true button.
The computer shows Hitmonlee on the screen, "Hitmonlee is also known as 'The Punching Demon.'"
Hana thinks, " Hitmonlee is known as the Kicking Fiend while Hitmonchan is known as the Punching Demon. I've seen them before."
Hana then presses false.
The computer says as it shows a picture of Magikarp, "The only attack Magikarp originally knows is Splash. True or False?"
Meanwhile, Jessie and James continue to take the exams. In fact, Jessie is only pressing true on all the questions. Time has gone by and the second exam is about to begin.
The instructor says, "Now, we will measure your ability to recognize Pokemon! Please name the Pokemon by identifying its silhouette or any part of its body as it is displayed here!"
"So I have to remember a Pokemon's appearance, silhouette or any of its body parts," Hana thinks.
"Here's the first question," The instructor says.
Just then a black circle appears on the screen, "Identify this Pokemon."
"Hmm, it could be a Voltord or an Electrode, but that seems too obvious. Hmm, maybe I need to focus on their point of view. The Pokemon I can think is also round is Jigglypuff and from a top point of view too," Hana thinks.
Then taps on the screen and has a picture of a Jigglypuff.
James answers, "Ah, how simple. It's a Pokeball, without a doubt."
Jessie says, "Obviously, it's an Electrode."
Hearing James and Jessie, Hana thinks, "An Electrode is a good guess, but a Pokeball…"
"And the answer is a.. Jigglypuff seen from above," The instructor says, the answer is soon shown on the screen.
Hana blinks her eyes in surprise because she has the right answer. James and Jessie nearly fall out of their seat in disbelief that they have the wrong answer.
"Next question. What Pokemon displays this pattern?" the instructor says.
Then shows a swirl that starts from the right.
James answers, "It must be an Omanyte shell!"
"It's an Arbok when it's all coiled up," Jessie says.
"Hmm, the only Pokemon with those patterns is Poliwag, Poliwhirl, and Poliwrath. Wait a minute, my Poliwag has that pattern, so it has to be it," Hana says, selecting Poliwag.
The instructor says, "The correct answer: Poliwag."
Jessie and James fall out of their seats in disbelief. Hana simply smiles to have the right answer again.
The instructor says, "As any master would know, when Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl, the swirl on its stomach reverses direction."
The rest of the gang are watching through the glass window.
"Hey, this is hard," Diana says.
"And it's getting harder by the minute!" Chase says.
"Pika," (No joke.) Pikachu says.
"I hope Hana is doing okay," Akira says.
"Me too," Todd says.
The instructor says, "Question fifteen: What Pokemon does this tail belong to?"
Then it shows a picture of a tail flame.
"Hmm. Charmander Charmeleon, and Charizard has a flame on their tail. And so does Ponyta and Rapidash… This one is a tricky one," Hana says, and thinks.
Hana looks at the tail carefully and thinks, "The tail flame on the screen seems longer and wavy. It doesn't look like a tail flame of Charmander and it's evolution forms, and Rapidash tail is very large. So I think it's a Ponyta's, I remember Lara had one like it, before it evolved."
Then Hana selects her answer.
The instructor says, "The answer is. Ponyta."
"Hmm, these questions are really hard. Yet, it's understandable that a trainer needs to pay close attention to a Pokemon's appearance," Hana thinks.
But her thoughts are interrupted when Jessie snaps in rage, "Can't you ask me a question that I know that answer to?!"
That makes Hana and the others turn their heads in surprise.
"Please take your seat!" the instructor says.
Jessie angrily says, "This is a joke! These stupid questions won't make you a Pokemon master!"
The Head instructor sternly says, "For your information, young lady, a Pokemon master must understand all aspects of their Pokemon's life in order to achieve oneness with their Pokemon!"
"You're not making any sense at all! I'm through with this!" Jessie yells and angrily walks to the door.
The instructor angrily says, "Get out!"
Jessie takes off her tag and throws it to the ground, "I can't wait to go!"
Then leaves as she slams the door.
"But, Jessie, I.." James says, concern.
"Dear, what a shame," Nurse Joy sadly says.
Hana thinks, "And I guess it helps me observe human behavior. That's Jessie alright."
Outside of the building, Meowth is sleeping next to the ball of strength after finishing playing. That'a when Jessie comes up to him.
"Hey!" Jessie angrily shouts.
She kicks him and says, "Let's go!"
"Where am I going?" Meowth asks.
"You're going with me, to help me get my revenge!" Jessie says in full rage.
Meanwhile in the testing building, Hana walks over and meets the others.
"How was the test Hana?" Chase asks.
"It was very hard, but I think I did okay. I didn't realize that trainers have to pay extra close attention to Pokemon's appearance," Hana says.
"Well, the important thing is that you did okay," Todd says.
"I hope I did well," Hana says.
Soon, the scoreboard begins to lower down and show the score.
"Here comes the scoreboard!" Diana says.
"Let's see how it did," Akira says.
Everyone looks at the scoreboard to see for themselves.
"The ones on the right got the lowest scores, and the ones on the left got the highest," Chase says.
Akira then notices, "Look, Nurse Joy has the second highest score."
"And look who has the highest score," Todd says.
Hana walks over and asks, "Who?"
Todd answers, "You did!"
Hana becomes confused, "I did?!"
Todd then begins to take pictures of Hana's score that is on the top left. Right next to Nurse Joy's picture.
"You're doing great so far. With this, you're going to pass the test for sure," Diana says.
"I hope so. But we still have the third and last exam last, remember," Hana says.
"You're going to do great," Akira says.
"Yeah. Just keep doing what you're doing," Chase says.
Hana smiles and says, "Okay."
Soon, the third exam is taking place. Turns out, the final exam is a Pokemon battle. Nurse Joy is battling Squirtle while the instructor is using Charmander.
Nurse Joy calls out, "Alright, Squirtle, Water Gun attack!"
Squirtle attacks with Water Gun which is on target.
Then Nurse Joy says, "Squirtle, give it the Skull Bash, now!"
While the battle continues, Hana and James are selecting a belt that has three Pokballs on each.
"Um sire, what kind of test is it?" Hana asks.
"Good question. All the Pokemon in these Pokeballs are trained for battles so they'll obey your commands. This test determines whether a trainer can adapt, regardless of what Pokemon comes out," The instructor says.
"With whom do we have to battle?" James asks.
"With me," The instructor says.
"Okay. I'll choose this one," Hana says, taking the belt.
James takes one, "I'll take these!"
Soon, James is first on the battlefield.
Jessie shouts, "Come on, James! Beat that ignoramus!"
"Right. Really beat the guy," Meoeth says.
"This one's for you, Jessie!" James says, and throws his Pokeball.
The Pokemon to come out of the Pokeball is a Pikachu, much to Team Rocket and Hana and her friends' shock.
James chuckles eagerly, "With this, I can't lose! Thunder Shock, Thunderbolt. I've been destroyed by Pikachu's attacks so many times I know them all by heart!" Then begins to laugh wickedly.
Jessie and Meowth think differently, and kind of embarrassed.
"That's kinda pathetic when you think about it," Jessie says.
"Yeah." Meowth replies.
"Now, we begin! Go!" The instructor says, and throws his Pokeball.
A Graveler comes out and appears on the battlefield.
"It's a Graveler!" James says.
Then calls out, "Pikachu, Thunderbolt!"
He then happily says, "Ooh, that feels great to say!"
Pikachu then performs Thunderbolt, but nothing happens. Hana has a feeling about this, because Graveler is a rock type, electric type like Pikachu are at a disadvantage. And Hana's right, Graveler charges at Pikachu, knocking it out, and flies to James' face.
Confused, James says, "I don't get it! How come the Thunderbolt attack didn't work?"
"You should've known that electricity doesn't work on rock Pokemon. Minus one point," The instructor says.
"Well, then. How about this!" James says, and throws two more.
Out of the Pokeballs is a Charizard and an Ivysaur.
James says sounding confident, "With these, I can win! Now, what do you say?"
Hana thinks, "That was a bad move. A real;y bad move.
The instructor sternly says, "Goodbye! It's against the rules to use two Pokemon at once."
"I never play by the.." James says, but stops to see the instructor's upset attitude.
The instructor says, "You're expelled. Now get out."
Jessie sulks, "He failed again."
"Don't think of it as failing. Think of it as not succeeding," Meowth says.
Now it's Hana's turn.
"Go Hana! You can do it!" Diana says.
"Go get em, Hana!" Chase says.
"Pika Pi!" (Go Hana!) Pikachu cheers.
Togepi, Alistair, Winnie, and Shippo cheer.
Hana smiles to hear her friends' support, now she plans to pass this test.
Meanwhile, James sulk over his expulsion, "I'm such a loser!"
Soon, Jessie and Meowth show up behind him.
Jessie says, "James? I have a plan that will make us all winners!"
"Yeah!" Meowth says.
Back at the battlefield, Hana is ready to battle.
"Are you ready, Hana?" The instructor asks.
"Ready!" Hana answers.
The instructor throws his Pokeball, "Pokeball, go!"
Out of the Pokeball is Flareon.
"So Flareon is up first. Let's see what Pokemon I have," Hana says.
Then throws her Pokeball, "Pokeball, go!"
The Pokeball opens and the Pokemon comes out. To Hana and the others' surprise, the Pokemon is: Weezing.
"I got a Weezing?" Hana says, surprised.
Diana says, "Hana got the Pokemon James has."
The instructor says, "It's time to start the battle. Flareon, go! Flamethrower, now!"
Flareon charges and begins to attack.
Hana calls out, "Weezing dodge."
Weezing dodges the attack.
Then Hana calls out, "Weezing, use Smog attack!"
Weezing releases the Smog attack as Flareon fires another shot, but the flame hitting the smog causes an explosion and sends the fire pokemon back. It then lands on its feet.
The instructor says, "Now, Flareon, the Leer!
Then Flareon begins to use Leer.
Hana then calls out, "Weezing, fight back with Smokescreen!"
Weezing spreads smoke around the area and Flareon loses sight of Weezing.
Gana then calls out, "Go, Weezing! Tackle attack!"
Through the smoke, Weezing strikes at Flareon and knocks it out, and Flareon is out for the count.
"I did it," Hana cheers happily.
Weezing flies to Hana.
Hana pets Weezing on the head, "You did great, Weezing."
"Weezing," (Thank you.) Weezing happily says.
Diana cheers, "Yes. Hana won her first battle."
"She even battle Weezing really well," Akira says.
"Even Team Rocket could win if they fought like that!" Chase says.
Todd has been taking pictures of Hana's battle.
Speaking of Team Rocket, they are writing down notes of Hana's battle, and Meowth is embarrassed.
James quickly says, "Hurry! Take notes! Take notes!"
The instructor tosses his next Pokeball, "Now, round two!"
Soon, Jolteon comes out and is ready to battle.
"Okay, a Jolteon. Next, Pokeball, go!" Hana says and throws her Pokeball.
Coming out of the Pokeball is Arbok. Hana and the others are surprised to see it.
"I got an Arbok," Hana replies.
"Hana has the Pokemon Jessie has!" Diana says.
Pikachu replies, "Chu." (Odd.)
The instructor says, "Jolteon, Agility attack!"
Hana calls out, "Arbok, Glare!"
Arbok's eyes begin to glow and cause Jolteon to stop dead in its tracks.
"Now, use Poison Sting," Hana calls out.
Arbok then attacks Jolteon and strikes it with full force.
"Finish it with Headbutt," Hana says.
Then Arbok slams its head at Jolteon, sending it flying. Soon, Jolteon is out for the count.
The instructor says, "Hmm, she's really good."
Diana says, "She only needs one more Pokemon and she wins the match."
"And passes her test," Akira says.
"Yeah. Hana is on a roll," Chase says.
James and Jessie continue to take notes on what they have seen, and Meowth is annoyed to see this.
Hana pets Arbok, "Good job Arbok."
Then calls it back to it's Pokeball. Then brings out her last Pokemon.
"Pokeball, go!" Hana calls out.
Finally, Meowth appears to be the last Pokemon.
"Meowth?!" Hana says, surprised.
"Pika?" (Meowth?) Pikachu says, surprised.
Even the Pokemon and humans are surprised.
"This oughta be interesting," Akira says.
"Toge Toge!" (Yes, indeed.) Togepi happily says.
Meowth waves to the other Meowth, "Hey, Meowth! Good luck!"
The instructor throws his Pokeball, "Pokeball, go!"
The final Pokemon from the instructor is Vaporeon.
"Alright Meowth, let's battle!" Hana says.
Meowth agrees and begins to charge to the battle.
The instructor calls out, "Vaporeon, use your Ice Beam, now!"
Vaporeon performs the attack.
Hana calls out, "Meowth dodge!"
Meowth dodges the attack and jumps in the air.
"Now Meowth, use Pay Day!" Hana calls out.
Meowth then performs Pay Day and prevents Vaporeon from performing another attack.
Hana calls out, "Use Furry Swipe!"
Meowth then performs Furry Swipe and prevents Vaporeon from attacking.
"Now, use Night Slash!" Hana calls out.
Meowth then performs Night Slash and sends Vaporeon back, and soon it's knocked out.
Haan smiles and picks up Meowth, "We did it Meowth. You were great."
"Meowth," (Thank you.) Meowth says.
The instructor calls Vaporeon to the Pokeball, "That is it. You have passed the test with flying colors."
"Um, thank you," Hana says, blushing.
"I must you. I'm sure you will be an excellent Pokemon trainer," The instructor says.
Team Rocket feels defeated about it.
"I must admit, the kid is actually good," Jessie says.
"She battles with Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth better than we do," James says.
Meowth says, "Hey, we can't let this discourage us, and James still had the Pokemon from the exam."
Jessie and James perk up and say, "Right."
The instructor says, "Alright. It's time for the next trainer…"
However, Charizard, Ivisaur, and Pikachu appear on the battlefield. They also see Team Rocket with them.
The instructor sternly says, "Return those Pokemon immediately!"
"We're not taking orders from you anymore, Mr. exam man!" Jessie angrily says.
"Now we're the ones who are going to test you!" James says.
"What?" The instructor says.
Jessie:
Prepare yourself for trouble!
James:
I suggest you make that double!
"I know it! It's Team Rocket!" Hana says.
Jessie:
To protect the world from devastation!
James:
To unite all peoples within our nation!
Jessie:
To denounce the evils of truth and love!
James:
To extend our reach to the stars above!
Jessie:
Jessie.
Jessie removes her disguise.
James:
James.
James removes his disguise.
Jessie:
Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
James:
Surrender, now, or prepare to fight!
Meowth:
Meowth! That's right!
"Team Rocket!" Akira, Diana, and Chase say.
"Just go home and study harder and you can try again next time!" The instructor says.
"Unfortunately for you, there won't be a next time. But now that we've rounded up all these Pokemon, it's payback time!" Jessie says.
James calls out, "Pikachu, Ivysaur, Charizard, go! Are you ready?!"
The Pokemon respond.
"We're not gonna let you do it!" Diana says.
Hana turns to Pikachu, "Go, Pikachu!"
"Pika!" (Let's go!) Pikachu says.
Team Rocket soon begins to call the attacks.
Jessie calls out, "Ivysaur, the Vine Whip, now!"
James calls out, "Charizard, Flamethrower, now!"
Meowth calls out, "Pikachu, Thunder, now!"
But the instructor says, "Listen up Ivysaur, Charizard, Pikachu! About face, now!"
The Pokemon obey immediately, much to Team Rocket's shock. Soon, the Pokemon use their attacks on Team Rocket. Hana and the others are surprised to see it.
Diana asks, "How did you?"
Hana turns to the instructor, "Oh, they obeyed you because you're the one who raised all of them!"
"Very good, Hana," The instructor says.
Hana then calls out, "Meowth, Weezing, Arbok, stop Team Rocket!"
With that, the three Pokemon are attacking Team Rocket.
"Stop it, Arbok! That hurts!" Jessie shouts, being crushed by Arbok
Meowth screams being scratched by the other Meowth, "Cut it out! Cut it out!
Being covered by Weezing smog, James screams, "Weezing, please! I can't breath!"
Hana then calls out, "Arbok, Meowth, Weezing come back."
The Pokwmon quickly return to Hana.
Then Hana calls out, "Okay, Pikachi, use Thunderbolt!"
Pikachu then uses Thunbolt on Team Rocket and an explosion occurs. Lucking the battlefield hasn't been damaged, and Team Rocket are sent flying once more.
Team Rocket screams, "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!"
After Team Rocket has been defeated, the rest of the trainers finish their exams and there are some who are able to pass with flying colors, including Hana.
The instructor gives Hana the badge, "Here you go, Hana. With this badge, you will be registered into the Pokemon League."
"Thank you sir. I really appreciate it and I do enjoy taking the exam, but I prefer to travel and earn badges. You don't mind if I keep this, like a memento," Hana says.
"But of course. I think you'll be a fine trainer, no matter which path you decide to take," The instructor says.
"Thank you," Hana says.
Soon, Hana, her friends, and Todd leave the Admission building as they wave goodbye to the instructor, Nurse Joy, and the Pokemon goodbye. With that, Hana and her friends continue on their journey to the Cinnabar Island so Hana can earn her next badge. Hana and Pikachu look at the Exam badge as she remembers how much she knows about Pokemon and can't wait to learn more about the Pokemon of the world. As the journey continues.
