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[indigo_events]

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Olivia Octavius | Into The Spider-verse

[liv_nye_the_science_pi]

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Is anyone here familiar with the "Star Trek Problem"?

[Everyone ready for a science lesson? No? Too bad, Liv's got a blackboard set up.]

It's an interesting thought experiment and philosophical problem that springs from certain types of theoretical teleportation.

[She scoots to the side, gesturing at the blackboard; it currently shows two side-by-side figures, labeled 'A' and 'B', with a wavy arrow pointing between them.]

One of the most commonly postulated forms of fast-travel suggested involves the object- or person- being broken down into data, or some type of energy signal, by a device at Point A-

[Tapping the appropriately labelled figure.]

-and transmitted to a receiving device at Point B-

[Again, indicating the figures on the blackboard.]

-where the data is reassembled into the person or object being sent. The "problem" is this- the actual physical particles of the person being teleported aren't what's transmitted, just a sort of electronic pattern or data file, and a living being certainly couldn't survive molecular disassembly anyway.

[She deftly but pointedly erases figure A from the board.]

So, the question becomes- is the person that arrives at Point B really the same one that left Point A? Is the "you" that comes out the other side really you, or just a perfect clone with all your memories? And is there any real difference between the two?

[Liv sounds way too cheerful for someone discussing something this morbid.]

The good news is, this problem is a lot less theoretical in this universe than in others!

[She moves over again, to a small PokéPC setup and- deftly deposits a Pokéball into the system.]

The PC storage system in this world is VERY similar to the systems that were only theories back home. It presents a unique opportunity to study the phenomena in a real environment! Or just something potentially interesting to think about next time you swap around members of your Pokémon team.

[A cheery wave towards the camera, before the transmission ends.]

Good day everyone!


Action
[The Hyper Beam does a pretty good job of blowing the doors on the Pokémon Center in, and if anyone hasn't hit the floor in the aftermath, the sniped shots of Ice Beam at anyone looking like a threat will almost certainly make them think twice about staying upright.]

Good morning, everyone!

[A tall Rocket strides lightly in at the center of a small swarm of Octillery, looking around brightly.]

Don't worry, if no one makes a fuss and just cooperates, this should be over quickly. We're looking for Psychic-type Pokémon today- GRUNTS!

[She gestures behind her, ushering in a small group of uniformed grunts to start methodically looting Pokémon from trainers and the healing center.]

Though, as always, the donation of any particularly rare or interesting monsters is appreciated.

[bittybunkermaster]

[As the grunts spread out to go about their business, one of them is suddenly knocked off his feet and crashes to the ground with a bloody nose.

The culprit appears to be a gangly teenage girl wearing a pikachu mask on the side of her head. One eye is fixed on the Grunt while the other is lazily drifting to the side.]

You do NOT interrupt NAPTIME!

[ Leaping off the bench she was sleeping on the girl lands on the Grunts chest and looks around at the chaos she has apparently interrupted.]

Bad guys?

[tookashirototheknee]

.... holy shit, I never thought about that!

[There's a guy in a lab coat and massively messy hair on the other end of the video feed, pacing around an office with a Minior hovering over his shoulder and a shiny Cutiefly in his hair.]

So, we don't have that kind of teleportation back home, but we do have wormhole transportation, which is really really freakily awesome, as well as ships that I'm pretty sure go faster than light speed. Or at least it feels that way. Earth to beyond Pluto in like fifteen minutes or so.

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[shiro2hero]

Well... I'll be honest, that's not something I've ever thought about since I've been here, and now I'm pretty sure I'll never not think about it.

[That's going to end up in a lot of weird dreams, thanks.]

Is this something you've been studying a while now? With all the PC storage and teleport pads here, I mean.

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[be_notorious]

Actually sister, I built a teleporter back home. Kit-bashed, mostly.

You see, we also got these little devices [that he doesn't like much] that bring you back from the dead. They're floatin' AIs that sorta parasite onto you. Pick somebody and bring 'em back from the dead intact. You die again? They bring you back. They just build you back up exactly as you were when you died. But your memories get crammed back into your head.

You also got transmat devices, and those kinda work the same way. Transferin' and rebuildin' people from the atoms up.

So I figure you're memories define how you use your body, no matter what cells ya got in it. Livin' people shed 'em and replace 'em so they're whole new folks within four years. It ain't that different, just a shorter cycle.

[All of this in a thick southern drawl. Excuse him, ma'am. He's got a lot of big thoughts on the whole teleportation system situation.]

The teleport system I built shifts the whole shebang, though, usin' a portal. Cells and all. You get punted over to the other side intact, into a parallel pocket dimension, one lined up exactly next to each other. There's this other place, too. You can drag a fella into a particular dimension, and they come out all servile and obedient, forget who their real enemies are. Same cells, but mixed with new energy. Same matter, but now that person is all differ'nt because the fundamental way they were thinkin's all shifted around now. They ain't the same.

Anyway I figure the whole Pokecenter deal's more like what them floatin' AIs do than the whole teleportation mess.

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[zariman]

"That term is demeaning."

[A short, skinny girl named Kyra who appears to be roughly 16 slips in behind the other agents, her Salandit loosely coiled around her neck and shoulders. Still, she's here to do a job, and she doesn't particularly want to be a squeaky wheel. Not yet.

Instead, she whips out a Pokéball, tossing it to the ground. With a flash and a spark, Rotom materializes as the ball bounces back into her hand. Affixing it to her belt, she takes several strides towards the PC on the counter.]

Suda. [Kyra gestures for the Rotom to follow her, then leans down to type.] Get in, see what you can find. Remember our encryption training. Hikou, find me some trainer cards.

[The two Pokémon split off to their respective tasks, Suda zipping into the computer with a flash and Hikou scurrying into the crowd to grab at loose bags and wallets.]

[actionishisreward]

[There's a small issue that comes from having a bunch of Water-types in a single spot. Namely, they're very vulnerable to a determined kid and his fuzzy Electric-type.]

Charlotte! Electroweb the Octillery, quick!

[The Galvantula takes aim and fires a sticky net buzzing with electricity at Liv's entourage.]

Meteora Österreich | Re:CREATORS

[jamjarnpc]

1. Network | Text

What is the most efficient way to train Pokémon with no offensive moves?

[Guess who got an Abra as a starter. THIS GAL!]

2. Action | Ruins of Alph

[Meteora is fascinated by what she's heard about the ruins, so she arrives ready to explore and solves some puzzles... and the first thing she finds is the five Unown spelling FARTZ outside the research labs. She tilts her head - while she isn't the most expressive person in the world, you can tell by the slight frown appearing between her eyes that she's disappointed.]

Is this a sample of what can be found inside the caves? [Because then she's having second thoughts about this.]

3. Action | Goldenrod City

[With a Skitty comfortably sleeping on her lap, Meteora is killing it at the card table, where she's gathered quite a nice amount of coins. Too many, some may think. So if you watch her for a while and then approach her to ask if she's been counting cards, well...]

It's not against the rules.

[What? It isn't!]

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[lyingheart]

Jump into the fight and be their offense.

[ ... so that's technically efficient. also, not reasonable or feasible for most. ]

For most, it's throwing them into battle anyway, or taking on another partner. Whoever's active with you will gain experience, and you can always start with one Pokémon and switch to another to finish out the battle.

Drifter | Destiny 2 (possible Rocket)

[be_notorious]

Network

[Drifter is settled on a rock with the most generic woody backdrop he can find, just to add that specific 'non-descript' flavor he prefers when he can manage it. And he's got a Seviper slithering around his shoulders. It's heavy as hell but he's not complaining one bit.]

Looks like I made me a new friend. Well, ain't you friendly, huh? Probably the best encounter I've had with a fanged animal in a real long time.

[Honestly if he were back home? He'd probably eat it. But the good thing is, while he's still hungry most of the time it's not that sort of biting hunger that makes alien jerky seem like the best idea ever.]

So I'm lookin' for more snakes. I'm developin' a soft spot for 'em. Can anyone tell me where I could fetch an Ekans for a good price? [An egg seems the way to go here.] I'd be real obliged.

Action

[Stealing is nothing new to Drifter. A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do to get by, and that might be engaging in some iffy business. But he's not in a place where he's gotta worry about escaping some ever encroaching darkness or listen to mysterious space gods talking in his ear or giving him damned comets with whole mini-realms in 'em or whatever hell else they're draggin' him into. Now, he can just sit back and enjoy himself.]

[And steal.]

[For someone else. Who wants something from him. Oh boy, does he love all of this. But it's good to pass the time and who knows, might end up making him some connections and could be fun.]

[He's watching some housewife too busy with her kid to pay much mind to her Ratatatawhatsit so that seems like a good lazy target. He's been standing here a while, just shifting a jade coin between his fingers, walking it over his knuckles, and now it seems like the right time to make his move. Except when he starts to step forward, he walks right into someone. He bites back a 'Watch it!' because that won't earn anyone any brownie points, and he's gonna play nice.]

Sorry, guess I better remember to check my right. Didn't do any damage, did I? [He plasters on his smoothest grin.] The name's Wu Ming.

Network

[thedifferencebetween]

Oh, you wanna talk snakes?

[Jack...doesn't have any of his own yet, but he has Opinions on them all the same. And is more than happy to share them with little to no prompting.]

You wanna get a real badass snake thing, you get yourself an Onix! Trust me, buddy, you won't regret it.

But don't limit yourself. You...you do realize there's dragons and sea monsters and dinosaurs and shit?

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[lyingheart]

[ Annie, thoroughly irate after being unconscious for a week because what are timelines on test drives, stares down at Wu Ming because.....................

......... she's sitting on top of Libera, the Gogoat. Annie flicks a glance over Libera, carrying Annie and her packing gear, then back to Wu Ming. An Absol and a Kirlia are trailing after, and a Sobble is poking their nose out of the packs, and ... well, that seems to be it. Two of a potential six on her are unaccounted for. ]

... I doubt you could do much damage to Libera without actively trying.

Hank Anderson | Detroit Become Human (hopeful reapp)

[sociallychallenged]

Action - Goldenrod

Come on, Su- I mean Tubbs. Take it. I don't want it. [The Arcanine accepts whatever is being offered to him in his person's hand happily, because he's missed him.]

[Hank had been so happy to lose those fifteen pounds while he'd had to tread around the wilderness and do janitorial work, even if he didn't admit it at the time. Now he is back, and he got those fifteen pounds back, and god it's hot and he has to lose weight while it's hot and he just wants a goddamn glass of lemonade. But no. He's drinking water like a good rational human being. Ice cream? Not gonna happen today. He's passing off a carrot to one of his dogs because he couldn't bring himself to live on those as snacks.]

[But in a way, it's good to be back. He has some idea of what he can do back home to help, and for the moment he feels less stranded. More reassured that his old life will be waiting for him. And if he sees it again, it'll give him back all his old weight. Too bad for the transient nature of fuckin' body fat.]

[At least the breeze coming off the ocean in Goldenrod is nice and makes up for the fact he returned to a steep rise in temperatures (worst possible time of year to get that weight back). So he ambles off in that direction, hoping to bump into someone he knows.]

Network

So now that I'm back, I've been trying to get caught up on some cases. Looks like about half the ones I'd saved up had been found. But it looks like some still need some help.

Speaking of missing Pokemon, I hear prom went a lot better this time? I'm sorry I missed it.

[Really sorry, actually. He's got a suit now that, even when he's able to fit back into it, he's got nothing special he can do with it.]

Anything interesting happen? You know, besides the giant irritable pokemon.

action; yells

[unabates]

[ jack had heard of hank's leaving - and connor letting everyone know - and it had made him undeniably sad. he'd kept his notes from when he and hank had talked about his missing pokemon cases, and playing golf on the ss aqua just wasn't the same without him, even if it was minigolf.

scout, his arcanine, stands up stiff when they're walking in goldenrod though. jack, carrying crybaby and jolene on his shoulders, turns to look at him - and then scout is off, running through the grass to another arcanine across the field. ]

Scout - hey! Come back here!

[ jack's order is a sharp bark, but he takes off after his arcanine. scout, for his part, barrels into his father at full speed with a happy bark, licking his face enthusiastically and probably knocking that carrot out of his face.

jack catches up and comes up short, surprised. ]

Hank?

network

[lyingheart]

Went from missing pokemon to running across two legendaries. People are of mixed feelings about it, but the worst that anyone faced was getting lobbed back to the boat for bothering Lugia.

The little blue type pokemon from the plane crash I've been taking care of was out on the deck when we finally saw Articuno. Seemed really happy, which is a first.

Network!

[fuelthefire]

GRAMPS!!!!

Are you really back?? I missed you!!!

It sucks you missed the prom!! It was fun but nothing really interesting happened besides the cranky flappy dragon!! The boat didn't even sink!!

Moca Aoba | BanG Dream!

[hun_gree]

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Hel~looooooo everyone! This is Moca-chan, coming to you live on the airways to ask a very important question. The most important question. I need an answer immediately!

Where can I find a good bakery? I'm staaaaarving and only buns can cure me!

[There's a Rattata on her shoulder looking mournful and patting her cheek reassuringly.]

Action; Ilex Forest

Wheeeee-!

[Moca narrates every time someone goes by on the zipline for the treetop adventure park. If you didn't know any better you might think she was being sarcastic, or that she was high, from the low-key and lazy way it comes out. But there's a little smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes.

She even has an open back of snacks with her. She's sitting comfortably on a stump, with a Gulpin next to her. She takes two snacks for herself, then tosses one to the Gulpin. She reaches over to pat its squishy head.]

[video]

[roselisa]

Ahaha, if you're looking for anything like Saaya's buns, you might be stuck looking for a while...

[Because friend-owned bakeries will always be a step above the rest!]

Oh, but there's this blue-haired lady that runs a shop in Goldenrod that makes super cute sweets! She does all sorts of pokemon-themed things, and they're almost too cute to eat!

America | Axis Powers Hetalia

[allamericanreject]

I. Route 34, just outside Goldenrod

So close to Goldenrod, one would expect a battle or two. It almost seems like a routine to meet the eyes of another willing trainer, right? Therefore it's no surprise to see a blond guy tossing up a berry as if it's a tennis ball he's having fun catching. At least...until he launches it up with a bit more heft than before. This time, his arms come down to his pockets and there's a flutter of feathers as a bird Pokémon swiftly cuts in, snatching the berry in its talons.]

Super cool!!! Hahaha!!!

[The young man seems utterly pleased with his Rufflet and holds an arm out for it. The Pokémon alights, balancing on one foot as it pecks at the berry held in its opposite, devouring it voraciously.]

Good job, little dude!! Keep it up and we'll be ready for the next Gym!!

[...It's worth giving thought to exactly what such an exercise could really achieve, but there won't be too much time to think on it, as the blond turns to face his spectator, waving with his free arm enthusiastically.]

Oh hey!! Didn't see you there, did you wanna battle?!

[The Rufflet, still eating, seems slightly offended and pecks at his trainer in admonishment.]

Ow! What was that for...?


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Yo, dudes!! What's happening, it's your pal America on the network, y'all!!

[The enthusiasm oozing liberally out of this feed is almost cloying, but America doesn't seem to notice.]

So like! I was thinking, y'know? The Pokémon get to do fun stuff and battles, but what the heck are we even doing to show off how cool we are?? We shouldn't just be piggybacking off our little dudes like that, we gotta do something besides train them and use 'em as trophies!

[Which is probably a fair sentiment.]

So hear me out. What if we had more Berry Challenges? That'd be so super cool!! We already have like, Pecha and Cheri Berry Challenges but what about Rawst? Or maybe combine some for more skill points!! It's totally a good idea, believe me! Who's in?!

[Yikes...]

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[alittleobsessed]

Oh oh! What if we battled other Pokemon instead of using our own Pokemon? A test of strength between man and Pokemon!

I'm gonna find the biggest Pokemon in the region and wrestle it!

[... This is coming out of the mouth of a tiny girl.]

I. Route 34, just outside Goldenrod

[zariman]

[Battles are so cool. Fights back home are never this friendly and casual; sparring is one thing but it's in service to their role as soldiers. This place is so much calmer than the origin system.]

Yeah! I have some little guys who need the experience. I'm not sure your bird seems keen on it, though.

Escha Malier | Atelier Escha & Logy

[appletart]

I ► Let's put it in the basket!
[ If you happen to be on Route 29, you'll probably see a little girl with pink hair sitting under a tree just off the side of the road. Her bag is on the ground, and while all the typical starter item stuff is still safely tucked away inside, there are a TON of other (seemingly useless) items around her. How useless? Well, let's take inventory:
• A few rocks - ranging from tiny pebbles, to large fist-sized ones
• Clumps of grass
• All sorts of wildflowers - at least one of each kind that grows around here
• A few bug shells
• Some strips of cloth
• An empty plastic bottle

Yep, useless. And yet, she's contemplating all of this junk with a serious look on her face, seriously contemplating how to keep it all and fit it into her bag!

... Look, some habits die hard, okay? ]


II. A Fight?! (Not Really...)
[ Escha might be ready to try her hand in battling!! Too bad her starter - a hoppip, very much is not. And while first-time jitters are to be expected, this... isn't that. This is something a little more difficult to overcome, honestly. Hoppip is not only nervously bouncing in place, but she's completely unprepared to take on this sentret in front of front of her.

Because... Hoppip does not learn an offensive move until level 10.

So despite Escha's encouragement, and heart-felt inspirational cheering, Hoppip just isn't going to manage right now. Literally. And so she bounces behind her trainer and stays there. Escha frowns, turning and lowering herself to her knees so she can check on her. ]

Hey, whoa! Don't worry! Are you okay? You're not hurt, are you?

[ The wild sentret is... ... admittedly confused. For a little bit. But fortunately, it gets distracted by something else and wanders off. leaving Escha to fuss over her poor little not-at-all-battle-ready Hoppip. ]


III ► Wildcard!
(( Challenge her to a battle! (That you will totally win.) Show her the ropes!! Comment on pink hair and cheeriness!! Make a new friend!! The sky's the limit - come at me with any scenario you'd like! ♥ ))

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[schachmeister]

[Some soft rustling from the bushes heralds the arrival of a pokemon. A Mienfoo pokes her snout out from between the branches, before curiously scurrying forward towards the pink-hair girl and her collection of Random Things. Unlike the others of her kind, this Mienfoo's fur is a lovely pale cream and blue, and the scarf tied around her neck indicates that she isn't a wild pokemon. Her trainer, though, isn't in sight.

The little mustelid squats down, close enough that she can tap her claws against one of the random objects, her head tilted curiously.]

Miiien?

[Hello Stranger, what do you have there?]

[unabates]

[ jack's usually the type to leave newbies to their own devices. they'll figure it out in due time, and they don't need an old veteran fussing over them.

but this one... her pokemon definitely seems like it's a scaredy cat, and while she's not in any danger, he feels the need to step in when while she's fussing over her hoppip. ]

Everything okay here?

[ he's got three dog pokemon in tow with him - a Midnight Lycanroc with a little leather jacket on, a smaller Rockruff with a pink collar next to him, and a large Arcanine with a floppy tongue. ]

Tenno (Kyra) | Warframe

[zariman]

Action | Violet City, Ruins of Alph

"Hey! Get back here!" The shopkeeper of a Violet City Pokémart barges out the door of the store, but he's too late to catch up with the flash of feathers that is a Braviary disappearing into the sky with a teen holding on - a teen who dropped a couple antidotes in her haste. Her goal is to disappear into the ruins to the west and meet her contact for the handoff, and splitting her ride time from Braviary to Scolipede gets her there by evening.

Ducking into the remains of an ancient building, she finally lets herself relax. "Good job, girl," she says, rubbing the bug's face down affectionately. They both sit, Scolipede curling herself up on the floor and the girl leaning against a stone wall, and she pulls out her Braviary's ball to release him.

"I won't push you guys so hard next time," she says, digging around her bag for a pouch of jerky that she splits between the two as the eagle nests down. "You did a great job."

Once the two have settled down to rest and munch their snacks, she slips out, backpack over her shoulder with one strap. "What was it, two buildings south and then west?" She checks her Pokédex to make sure she's going the right way, and luckily there's a flickering light visible from the door. The girl trots over to it and pulls down her bag to dig through and steps inside without looking away.

"Good, you're here, I was worried I'd be late."

Action | Pokéathelon Dome*
It's much easier to see the bulky Nidoking out in the courtyard of the Pokéathelon Dome than the trainer with him, but once spotted she's hard to miss. She has on red jeans and a leather jacket with a stylized Arbok on the back, her hair has bright orange and yellow dye, and she has what looks like gold embedded in her face. On her left cheek there's what looks like a large burn, black instead of red.

"Okay, Abbadon, you've got this!" The girl is grinning, tossing a Pokéball between her hands; it seems like she's got a lot of restless energy. "Remember what we practiced? Down, and up!" They mirror a move, both crouching some and then driving their shoulders up and forward. The Nidoking - Abbadon - makes a deep rumble in his chest, sounding almost like a laugh. "We'll get an aprijuce later, yeah? Come on." She recalls the Pokémon, mostly so it's easier to get in the door, and trots into the dome.

It seems like there's a small crowd at the signups for Ring Drop, and she lets Abbadon back out now that he has more space. "Looks like a good amount of competition... I think we can still get in today, though." She takes her place at the back of what is probably a line, sharing a look with the person next to her. "Good luck, yeah? Who are you entering?"

[*does the pokeathelon exist here? i didn't see it but also it's in johto and it's a deece place for a sample at least]