This is a miserable reminder of the intense WhatCouldHaveBeen affliction that Pokémon seems to have in spades. This is seriously disheartening."SS ANNE has left Vermilion. She will be back around this time next year"
"...Uncouth Trainers have been holding
battles in the Underground Path.
Because of rising complaints by local
residents, the Underground Path has
been sealed indefinitely.
Signed, the Celadon Police"
"There is a Lava Dome Pokémon in Jeune Plaza!"
...somehow, I get a feeling that we shouldn't be getting our hopes up...