>>37061513After little more grind, got my Torchic to evolve and learn its first Fighting attack, so felt confident at last to take on Roxanne. Wingull pretty much one-shot every Geodude up to and including the final fight, but I had to pull out when I nearly lost her to Nosepass' Rock Tomb (that'll teach me for thinking I can get off a Supersonic before switching out I guess.) Fortunately my Adamant fighting chicken took its revenge with Double-Kick and got me my Stone Badge. After which I kept along with the plot, followed the Magma goon into Rusturf Tunnel, caught a Whismur anyway (grr), got the old man his bird to diddle, got back the Goods, delivered the Goods, and got my letter to take to Steven.
One boat ride later I'm now in Dewford and wondering if I should take the next gym or do a little exploring in the caves first.
