#1: Don't you know you're letting all the junk flood in? [Video/Action, New Bark Town]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[...Well, wasn't that a strange turn of events.

Last he remembered, he was on the train back to Tokyo. He was supposed to be heading home. Why did he suddenly end up here, and what's with all this music running through his ears? Does someone have their radio on full blast or something? ...But it doesn't look like there's a radio in sight...

...Well, it's not like things could get any weirder. Other than this sheep-like thing he was shown the ropes on how to catch by an elder. He's already seen his fair share of strange for a lifetime. But that's not his main concern right now. No, in fact, his main concern is said sheep-like thing -- a Mareep, the elder'd called it -- and watching it while it moved around so frantically, presumably from excitement.

...It looked adorable, actually. He couldn't help the little smile.]

Hey, little guy. What do you want?

Mareep! Mareep!

[...He tilted his head, lineface resurfacing. Did it just say its own name? More importantly, he can't discern what it wants just from hearing it say its own name...]

...That doesn't help.

Mareep!

[It nudged his hand, almost as if it were asking for something. Food, maybe? A pat on the head? He isn't sure. He'll go with the latter for now.]

Ma-reeeeeeeeeep...

[> ...This is going to take a while to figure out.

Anyone watching that feed might want to help...]

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[solas_ion]

Holy shit, Souji?

[YO KID WHERE THE FUCK YOU BEEN]

[WE'VE BEEN WORKING OUR ASSES OFF AT YOUR FUCKIN BREEDING CENTER]

['we' meaning 'everyone not lancer']

[video]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Lancer why he doesn't even know you

...Yet

Here, have a few random blinks from the other end of the PokeGear, Lancer. The Mareep is still nudging his hand. 8|]

...Have we met?

[video]

[solas_ion]

[if you wanna be technical they kind of have depending on his preferred personas]

...aaaand there's the catch. [Sigh.] Sorry about that. Sometimes when people leave this place they come back with screwed up memories or somethin' ridiculous like that.

Name's Cu Chulainn. Call me Lancer. And if I catch you naming another Riolu after me I'm gonna punch your face in this time.

[souji i'm so sorry that you have no idea what he's on about]

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[nostabbing]

Why were you expecting the sheep to answer you? Do you come from a world with talking sheep?

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[It's a moment before he answers. Sorry, little critters can be energy-sapping.] No, on both counts. [But then, after dealing with headgods and head-animals that speak, sometimes the line blurs itself. 8|] I'm just trying to figure out what it wants.

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[nostabbing]

Maybe it wants your soul.

[video]

[beholdmydemons]

They don't speak, here.

[He tried that.]

[video]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Walter, you say that like it's not the most obvious fact in the world. 8|]

That's not hard to notice. [He takes his attention away from the Gear to deal with the critter again. Gosh, it really wants his attention...]

[video]

[beholdmydemons]

[well tpbbth to you too, smart guy.]

Have you noticed anything else? [...peers...] I don't imagine that one breathes fire, but...well, it's no sheep.

( voice )

[stressed]

I'm certain someone has explained to you the basics of this world by now, so I'll try not to info dump on you.

[ and with that.. ]

I have a feeling the Mareep is likely eager to battle and impress you, since you're its trainer.

( voice )

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

...Fight for me, huh.

[Well, that other guy mentioned that he should let this sheep thingy at it...]

Is this normal behavior for it?

( voice )

[stressed]

For your Mareep, yes! I've met some who hate fighting, some who love to eat, and some who love to sleep. Each Pokemon is different, but if you try talking to it then it should show you its personality. They're surprisingly intelligent creatures despite their inability to speak a human language.

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[blue_distance]

They can make sounds...?

[He might be talking to you, Souji. Or he might just be kind of marveling at your Mareep while his Staryu sticks stubbornly (and mutely) to the side of his face.]

Is that all it says?

video (Just a notice that I'm on a schedule, so if tags come a little late... XD;)

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Looks like it.

[On both counts. Lots of animals can make sounds, but most certainly not say their own names... he stares into the Gear after dealing with more of his new pet's neediness.]

Does yours not make any?

no prob!

[blue_distance]

No.

[It might be the fact that it doesn't seem to have a mouth. Or it might just be mute. Or both.]

What's it saying?

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[ex_cashcow493]

Ah, Souji!

[ Holy shit, has he ever seen a cute fourteen year old girl this excited to see him? He may as well be wearing a suit of burgers because Saber can't contain her smiles. ]

What a blessing it is that you have returned to us! I shall send for you right away and... ah, a Mareep? [ That's... a little odd. ]

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Rise is the closest person he knows that fits the definition. But no, he hasn't. Not until now, anyway!

And then he realizes that this is another person that knows him. ...Apparently.]

You too, huh? [...Oops, he doesn't seem to remember his time here at all. The tone is probably the best indicator, because there's a hint of confusion there in his voice that would otherwise not be around.

...Oh yeah, and the Mareep is bugging him again, so excuse him for a while while he takes care of that.]

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[throw_stone]

You've received a sheep, then...
[Don't mind Ramza, he's been pondering starters. But, he should at least offer advice.]
I've not handled one of those sheep, but these creatures know not the words of men.

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[the_tv_is_a_lie]

I noticed.

They're pretty capable of hurting someone, though. [Or a bunch of rats, as his Mareep will attest...]

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[colorsofthewind]

Someone's enthusiastic.

Welcome back, by the way.

[ video ]

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[That's another person who knows him...geez, how many people actually ran into him before he vanished?]

Thanks, I guess. [There's that confusion he's had all morning...]

[ video ] have a super late idiot

[impulsives]

...Huh, never thought I'd see your face again after all this time.

[it's... kind of a surprise even for him. but eh like he gives a shit about the forgetting thing.]

[ video ] Late idiots are fine 8|b

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

[Oh goodie goodie gumdrops another person who remembers him 8|

He must have really gotten around when he was apparently last here 8|]

I must have been popular with a lot of people.

[understatement of the year]

[video] + another super late idiot, I thought I tagged this much earlier, sob

[lovechronicle]

[What..? No way, he couldn't be back. But he -- was. And the video was as random as ever, the thought of him coming here without memories goes nowhere near her mind right now when she's all excited to see him.]

Souji!!

[also happy, because wow, she's seen too many going home and not coming back.]

Welcome back! Your Mareep is cute, did you name him or her yet?

[video] IT'S OKAY.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Ah, hello. [He tilts his head, then finds himself handily interrupted by the little sheep. Give him a moment to give the little guy some attention.] Haha, easy there...

Mareep!

[He looks back to her.]

I haven't really thought of a name yet...