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

[...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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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. ]

Edited (forgot to indicate it was video) 2013-09-11 05:51 (UTC)

[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.]

... Ah.

[ There goes the smile and the mood with it. ] My apologies, I should have not addressed you in the manner that I did.

[Blink. ...Oooookay, then. It wasn't like she'd wronged him, or anything, so--] ...It's not that big a problem. [Really, it wasn't. If people who knew him were around, he could probably just get to know them. And besides, it meant he could get his bearings quicker.

Mareep edges closer to the Gear, meanwhile. So many new people coming to greet its master... :o]

[ She'll offer a small nod towards the Mareep. Seems she understand the importance of communicating with Pokemon. ]

It is just... has no one told you? Admittedly I am not the best for these matters.

A man going by the name of Lancer did.

[Lancer is probably all she needs to know about that, because their conversation devolved into an argument about his shirt. :|]

... Ah, well he is--well, he is an ally of mine, so surely he must have filled you in on everything. It must be a lot for you to take in, is it not?

[ An attempt at understanding another human being was made. ]

Mm...it shouldn't take long to get used to, though.

[As he speaks, his focus doesn't stray from her expression; there was part of him that wanted to know just how close they'd been the last time he was apparently here...but at the same time, he didn't want to pry into it so suddenly, when he'd just arrived.]

Then I will assume he failed to mention there is a business here in your name as well as a large house.

[ Probably out of protecting her, but she can't blame him for doing so. ] It was left in my care when you, a variation of you at least, took their leave of this world.

No, he didn't.

[Blink.] What kind of business?

Edited (A little too quick on the guesswork. 8T) 2013-09-18 13:10 (UTC)

A Pokemon breeding house. There are two of them. One is located in Celadon City and the other within Goldenrod City. Though the intent was for a place for your friends to find a home here, it has shrunk considerably since then.

Ah.

...How long is it to Celadon, exactly? I feel like I missed out on too much work. [Though he might have been a different Souji, it would seem his role is still the same.

It looks like whatever force that brought him to this world knew that he was good with critters.]

Edited 2013-09-23 09:24 (UTC)

Not very far, but costly. I doubt a new trainer could make it there and be capable of running a business when they are not aware of... the mechanics involved.

[ She frowns a bit. It must be frustrating for him to hear, but she pushes on. ] You do understand where I am coming from, do you not? It would be wonderful to have you take back everything you built prior, but without understanding of this world as well as the Pokemon themselves, it would be a disaster.

Therefore you must become experienced first.

[Frustrating, yes... but it wasn't something that could be helped. It was the fact of the matter; Souji, by virtue of not having everything his predecessor had, was new, a recent arrival to the fun little world of Pokemon...it wasn't something he'd argue with -- especially if he'd wind up inadvertently undoing his work.]

Mm...rushing never did anyone any good.

Correct.

[ How great it is that he listens to her right from the start? ] I hope you do not feel as if I am being cold towards you. It is not my intention.

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