ohmyarceus | SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER TEST DRIVE MEME

Hunk and Keith have been here occasionally. They've... actually come and gone a few times.

[So has Allura herself. Though, Shiro probably should keep it to himself for the moment, until she's more settled.]

A good name. Easy to recall.

[She looks down at her Absol, who doesn't yet have one of his own. She doesn't know what name to give. So far it's just the two of them, and it's not as if he has much to say about it.]

[Probably wise, at least for a little while.]

How strange...

[Aaaand it's time for the little white fox to poke her head into the frame again. Hello, human and other Pokemon, nice to meet you! Allura's smile softens a little in amusement.]

Yes yes, little one, you can say hello too.

It is, yeah. I can't argue with you there.

[So he won't!]

[But then the vulpix appears, and he can't help but grin.]

Hey, bud. You keeping your trainer safe out there?

[Yeah, no, having been in this same position before...he can see someone who needs Help even without his canine senses clueing him in to the problem directly.]

Are you sure? I don't want to press, but...I know how it gets when you've been traveling with not much chance for a break. Especially if you are new.

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[ It's raining, and someone's had to scramble for shelter. The tree's not perfect, so the tall teen is still soaked to the bone and grouchy. His partner is a small Goomy in the nearby grass off to the side, and she's loving it. All that vibrating might become a Rain Dance someday. ]

...hi, I hate it here.

[ Yet he keeps turning back to watch the Goomy 'sing' and play. He's not sure why he turned the Gear on, or who he's even talking to. ]

Don't tell me it gets worse. Or...you know, what, do. We need to be prepared.

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[ The problem, you ask? He's been in this cave and divebombed by Zubats for nearly a week. Allegedly he should be coming upon the light at the end of the tunnel any day now...but there are no shops to buy supplies, bartering with trainers after a battle hasn't worked too well, and he's steadily losing energy.

He's just going to curl up next to this boulder with Jet spreading her trail of slime beside him, attempting to recharge enough for one last push.

...there's a sudden rumble behind them as the boulder they're leaning on suddenly moves, and he finds himself scrambling to grab Jet and move out of the way. She makes a distressed cry, and he's now covered in slime, but that's how these things go. He sighs wearily at her. ]

Once we're out of here, we have a lot of prep work to do. We'll stay near the next center and train until we can crush our enemies.

[ Jet makes a mournful noise, and Kaiba passes a berry to her in an attempt to reassure. They're running low on those too, but they need to scrape up some strength here. ]

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[Oh, this is absolutely hilarious. Thinks the woman sitting on a beach with a shiny salamence head in her lap. Who's filming this when it's clearly not her? Don't ask.]

It always kind of fucking blows at first. But, like, if you can figure out temporary shelter and get to real civilization, it kinda gets better.

But the first real "city" is like a week or so travel, so good fuuuuucking luck if it keeps raining.

I don't blame you for such thoughts, but there are some otherworlders that have been here for a decade. if there is something fishy going on, it's hidden in the best secret spot I've ever witnessed

thinking about those left at home, though, that I can agree with. and it's the only reason why my "seeing the appeal" was hypothetical. I've heard our worlds aren't aware of us missing, but it's hard to find comfort in the situation anyway.

At least it's not cold enough yet for us to freeze to death.

[ But it will be soon. Kaiba looks positively miserable, his frown only briefly lifting as Jet trills happily, dancing behind him and leaving her trail of sludge ]

She moves faster in the rain. I should be taking advantage.

[ There's a pile of fallen branches behind him and some leaves...someone's trying to build some kind of DIY rain shield, but it's much more difficult when everything is drenched. ]

Lucky you. I got dumped here in the middle of fucking winter and the winter here doesn't play. [Is she still salty about it? Absolutely. Though she is ignoring him for a moment to see about getting a look at the goomy in the background. That's... not a pokemon she tends to see that often.]

Probably not a bad idea. Though I recommend you find something you can ride at some point, if you can, really shaves down the time. Though I think the first gym coming up is... the one with the birds and if you can get something that learns fly naturally, that'll be a huge help in travelling, too.

[How tiny birds can do it, too, she's still unsure. But it worked out at the end.]

... Also take a look at the Pokemarts and see if they got tents, might be better than trying to make a shelter if you ain't used to it. Hell, I can probably see if it's possible to get out that way myself and pass off the tent I was given since I don't really travel rough much anymore.

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[Everything about this situation is wrong. This is not Senjuro’s home, that was definitely not his mother, and then there’s the matter of what can only be a possessed candle following him. He’s fairly certain that it’s odd for it to survive the daylight, but he’s been trying to avoid it nonetheless.

What is he going to do when it gets dark and the demon undoubtedly controlling it can come out? He doesn’t have a sword to defend himself, and even if he did… well, it would be useless. That strange woman won’t even let him back in the house, either.

It takes a good while, but the young boy gets worked up enough that he finds a corner of the small town to plop down in and just... cry. What else is there to do at this point?

The little Litwick that found itself with him has learned to keep its distance, but hasn’t given up entirely. Should anyone else appear or pass by, it will hover over and try to direct their attention to the distressed child.]

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[It may have taken a little while to adapt, but reading through the guides has been a relaxing process. Senjuro still can’t push down a look of mild upset, but at least he doesn’t feel quite so helpless anymore.

As he opens up the Gear, he adjusts the angle of the video to include the raggedly costumed creature sitting calmly on his lap. Mimikyu is definitely more indifferent toward the whole situation than its trainer.]

Um... I’ve never had a pet before, but I still don’t think I should make it fight others, right? They’re not doing anything wrong…

Also, this one dressed itself up. Is that really safe...?

...I have a Pidgey. He's going to take a while to grow into it.

[ Poor Pidgey is huddled under the tree, wanting nothing to do with this rain dance business. ]

If we strategize effectively, we should be able to afford a tent by the time we hit the next town. Just a slog until then. How long did it take you to settle?

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[Jesus, that is a poor tiny bird. Though, to be fair, she remembers her talonflame was an itty bitty thing for a while.]

Yeah. Yeaaaaaah. Though you'd be surprised at how tough these little birds can be, until I got Tear here, my largest fliers were... smaller than me. [Even then, Tear's more length than she is height, but absolutely more effective for carrying someone.]

UHHHH. Dude, honestly, I was pretty golden once I got to the big city since that's the kind of shit I'm more used to. Gyms bring in a fuckton of cash if you do 'em right and travel light. But I also ended up travelling with my now wife for... a chunk of it. You can pretty much speedrun the gyms if you're gonna be like that and then get to the champions fuckshits which is where the real cash is.

[She motions and the camera shifts a bit to show a... that's a lotad as a houseboat, sure.]

It ain't hard to make your home in this place if you know what to do and we sure ain't hurting for money anymore and I mostly just do my own thing at this point.

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Championships are my thing. But we have a lot of work to do.

[ He sighs and pulls his vest off, draping it over the Pidgey. The poor bird is grateful for the warmth, and settles comfortably at his trainer's side. ]

This is the first time in my adult life I've been...financially challenged. No wonder most people are so miserable.

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[That poor little pidgey, but it'll get big and strong eventually.]

Ohhhh my god, you're one of them. Welcome to the being broke as shit and having to make your own money club like the rest of us simple-ass people. But seriously, despite that, this place is pretty okay given the free healthcare thing. And the not dying thing. And I guess the fact if you try violence outside of sparring, good luck, it won't let you.

But seriously, most people are pretty friendly if you wanna ask questions or some shit. Hell, I did that whole gym and travelling thing so I've been there done that.

[Guess who else is in the corner of the town, mostly trying to find a way out. He knows he could take the path, sure, but that seems like a trap to him. He needs to figure out where this illusion, whoever cast it, comes to an end.

That, unfortunately, means smacking the little candle thing floating at shoulder level aside.]

Out of my way, freak. I don't have time for your crap. My master is going to give me an earful if I don't get back soon.

[Well, that's fucking rude. Litwick goes spinning with a pitiful cry, finally coming to rest on the ground a few feet away. It looks after its assailant, appearing to get angry for a moment... but ultimately, it simply slouches over and cries to itself.

Hearing the disturbance, Senjuro is honestly a little surprised... That doesn't seem at all like the behavior of a demon, or even something created by one. Gods, did he misjudge and mistreat the poor thing?

The stranger is... intimidating, to say the least, but the critter he just smacked around being as sad as it is... He gets to his feet and approaches the older boy slowly. Even if it takes him a moment to find his confidence.]

I -- um... Sir... Excuse me?

Oh yes, quite so...

[Noticing that she was looking at her own, he seemed to caught on a little.]

Have you thought about yours?

[She shakes her head.]

Thought about, but no real ideas. I've never lead the sort of life that is conducive to pets.

[Loki's brows raised a little, it's a little surprising, but he supposed there are those who can't have frivolous time with pets. Adjusting himself letting Zorua lay in his lap, Loki took a good look at her Absol.]

Well, let's start then...

What kind of personality do you notice they have?

Oh, wonderful. It's perfectly safe, just incredibly uncomfortable.

[ His enemy will be his own body's weakness. Blargh. He glances at his sorry excuse for a rain shield again. ]

The cutthroat nature of battle, the harsh conditions...yet people spare kindness? I'll believe it when I see it.

[ Beat. Kindness, like...]

Right. Thanks for all the...advice.

Welcome to this shithole and how it operates, yeah. Only things that fight are the creatures themselves and even then they just... faint when they lose. No death. Shit's weird. [Says the person who did not explore the Pokemon tower shit at all.]

Yeah? Other than the criminal organization, who's a total joke, running around, it's pretty peaceful and people are pretty chill and nice to each other.

[... How does she handle being thanked, this is weird.]

Yeah, yeah. I'm around if you need anything else, I'm not doing much other than chilling by the beach or... whatever.

[Her life has been strange and long.]

Hm...calm, serious. Pragmatic.

[She's reminded of Nyelbert. But she might feel like she can share his story, but naming anything for him seems like an overstep.]

A good start, so what names do you think fits the calm yet serious mold?

Could be anything, a reminder of a story you read, or perhaps something you always were fond of.

[She gives a sardonic little smile.]

Well I certainly don't remember any stories from my childhood.

[She thinks about it for a little while.]

...Unukalhai likely would not mind having a namesake.

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