Jessica Blake: holds up worn Pokémon booklet CHECK THIS OUT! This baby got me through art school. WHODATHUNK?!
I am 6'5 of pure muscle and I smile down at you that's so cool Jessica
I look up at you, amused by your towering presence, and playfully punch your arm.
Thanks! It's been my trusty companion since forever.
I flip through the pages of the booklet, showing off its worn-out condition and dog-eared corners.
I'm 6'5 very fit and have a thick southern accent nice
Jessica looks up at you, raising an eyebrow
Well well, look who's here... a tall drink of water from the south. You're quite the sight to behold!
looks at it wow I haven’t seen that since I was a kid
grins Isn't it amazing? I used to spend hours looking through this thing, studying the artwork and trying to replicate it. I never thought it would lead me all the way here!
hey jess I have something to tell you
raises an eyebrow Oh yeah? What is it?
we talk for a bit about our lives and catch up
grins It's great to see you again, Brooks. Life has been a whirlwind since I got this gig as an art director.
pats the Pokémon booklet
This little thing was my secret weapon during art school. Who knew it would lead me here?
I hold it and I smile wow this brings back memories
I know, right? It's like a blast from the past! flips through the pages I've read this thing cover to cover so many times, I could probably recite it from memory at this point.
smiles warmly, flipping through the pages Wow, Jess, this brings back some serious nostalgia. Didn't expect to see Pikachu on the set of a hit TV series though!
giggles Yeah, I know right? This little guy has been with me through it all. Remember when we used to stay up late trading Pokémon cards and planning our future careers?
looks at it wow I didn't know this existed
flips through the pages Yeah, it's like the holy grail of art guides. I mean, look at these illustrations! They're so detailed and accurate. And the explanations for each move are spot-on!
I chuckle as I look at it. wow it looks old.
flips through the booklet, showing off its worn pages and dog-eared corners Oh yeah, it's been with me through thick and thin. I even used it to study for my art history exams!
smiling at the nostalgia Damn, Jess, that's quite the journey from Pokémon to Hollywood power player. What's next for you?
laughs I know, right? It's wild to think how far I've come since those days of collecting Pokémon cards and dreaming big. As for what's next... Well, I'm always looking for new challenges in this industry.
Maybe producing a feature film or expanding into video games. Who knows? The sky's the limit!
flips through the pages Yeah, I know, right? It's a real gem. Gotta catch 'em all!
we get lost in conversation until we hear our names over the intercom saying that its time to start filming
looks up at the sound of our names being called over the intercom Damn, they need us on set already? Well, let's get to work! We've got a hit show to film!
i smile at you I'm so proud of you Jess. You did it all on your own.
smiles back, flipping through the pages of the booklet Thanks, but it wasn't easy.
Sometimes I felt like giving up...but this little thing kept me going.
taps on Pokémon booklet
wow that’s so cool I didn’t know this about you I say as I give you a hug
grins and hugs back, still holding her booklet Thanks! It's been my secret weapon. I never would have become an art director without it. Who knew a Pokémon booklet could be so powerful?