January - February Test drive

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Comments

[glamdaddybear]

[It is probably a sign of just how used to Chica and her eating habits he was that Freddy didn't bother to even shake his head at her still swallowing the garbage.]

People love the band, but maybe they will like my singing enough. We should see if we can get you a guitar, or something.

[trashtreasure]

I would love to play my guitar again!

...

( But that means having money! Why is this world so cruel? )

Maybe we can ask someone to give us their guitar. Is music popular here?

[toughlovin]

Being rude doesn't take much effort when it's for you.

[He tossed the line back offhandedly, mainly because he was now focused on the creature at Oikawa's side and the comment that accompanied him. "Had to specify"...]

You named one of these things after me? The hell kinda messed up logic is that?

[Iwaizumi glared, but he stepped over anyway and held out a hand to grab Oikawa's and haul him up to his feet.]

Change the name. It's creepy. Or I'm gonna find the ugliest thing I can find and name it after you. [A pause, and a smirk.] In fact nah, keep the name. I'm going to do that anyway. There's some kind of sludge pokemon out there, right, Crappykawa?

HELLO

[gooftroop]

[It isn't every day that you just see a future duke ride a giant serpent, but here we are. This world really is full of wonder! He wonders what his magic box says about it?]

Gyarados: the Atrocious Pokemon. Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage. Type: Water/Flying.

Oh ho! Then that's a large fish all right! Well done, Felix!

[Anyway, he'll answer the question.]

Hm, difficult to say. Maybe a few days ago? I wasn't aware you were here, too.

excitedly puts on video

[gooftroop]

Professor! This is pleasantly unexpected. And I'm doing just fine! Don't worry about me, I'm in tip top condition.

Oh, yes. They call it a Popplio, if I'm not mistaken? But she's my perfect little Princess, either way.

What about you? Are you all right?

[grandtrashking]

Gee, I feel the love here.. jerk.

[He's pouting, but also laughing, just happy to actually see Iwaizumi again.

Meanwhile, the Luxray sits and eyes his trainer's friend closely, making sure he's not a threat to Tooru while Tooru pulls himself up and dusts himself off and crosses his arms and puffs up like a qwilfish while laughing.]

You'll have to take the name change up with him, not me. Not like I can't just call you Iwaizumi... [He trails off and makes a face at using the surname, shaking his head.] No nevermind, you're both Iwa-chan. Zumi isn't as cute, not like how it sounds with Makki.

[He's just going to ignore the sludge comment, only to not throw a fit and get smacked by two Iwa-chans.]

So how lost did you get?

[toughlovin]

[A brow rose at the use of his name. It sounded weird coming from Oikawa. He was so used to hearing 'Iwa-chan' that anything else just sounded alien and weird. Then he sighed. Arguing over the name wouldn't get them anywhere. But Oikawa better remember who came first! The Pokémon was a shadow of the real Iwa-chan.]

I'm here, aren't I? I'm as lost as you can get. Don't even know how I got here... Or why I have her.

[And this is where Iwaizumi points out he has his own Pokémon. The large, fluffy bug was resting at the bottom of a tree just watching everything happening without doing much at all. She never did. She would just sit and look cute. The Larvesta shuffled forward on her little legs when she was finally addressed.]

Her name's Taiyō.

[glamdaddybear]

Maybe.

[How does regular money work? That might be something that he should find someone to teach him...]

If they don't like my singing enough for pizza, maybe I can carry heavy things around for them... if I'm still strong enough. It's hard to tell what my load limit is like this.

[He was pretty sure he'd downgraded from when he was an animatronic. There was a reason animatronics had helped with a lot of the heavy moving after all.]

[santalamuerte]

Do you want to know why?

[She's been avoiding direct eye contact, mainly because scaring Gregory any further would be bad. However, the fact that he's out of the tree cover gives her hope that things will be okay. She doesn't make a move, talking to him calmly.]

An old mentor once told me the following. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

[Closing her eyes for a second, she lightly smiles to herself.]

It's the right thing to do, to offer help, whether we know each other or not.

[santalamuerte]

Maybe so...There are so many good types of tea out there. Sometimes it takes a bit of experimenting to find a new favorite.

[There's something charming about ghost Pokemon and she can't help but wave politely to the sentient teacup. But just as quickly, Lorenz's pronunciation catches her attention. Showing, instead of telling, seems the best course of action.

She pours a small cup of tea into the spare cup left at her table, then stands up to deliver it to Lorenz carefully.]

You can call it a black tea if that's easier. Here, give it a try.

[vrdantwind]

None of them are lizards, I'll have you know! There's a lot of variety here. As for horses, there are plenty, and I've got a few as well, but there's a reason the saying is 'as the crow flies'. Flying will always be faster than riding just because of all the obstacles you can glide right over.

[Unbeknownst to either of them, the countdown to Lorenz getting himself a Galarian Rapidash has begun.

In the meantime, Claude nods, looking completely sure of himself.] All right - six hours and counting it is, then. I'll be coming out of the pokécenter - it's the big red building with the nurses inside, you can't miss it - so keep an eye out for me. I just have to let the others know I'm leaving.

[iamnotme]

[ Freddy frowns, and for a moment anger flashes through his eyes. ]

I will not let that happen.

[ If it comes down to it, he will fight if someone tries to take Gregory away from him. ]

[silky_bearing]

[He glances away, takes a steadying breath. Goddess but it's harder than he'd imagined to face the people he's failed so recently. Even if others have insisted that not everyone's memories match up.]

I hadn't expected to see you again.

[divinereaper]

... well, it's a little late for that, really.

[ he maaaayyy have almost hurt himself in the process of getting his litwick under control. not that he's going to say that. ]

I came from a world that is nothing but strange. I think I'll be fine.

[silky_bearing]

[It was always a matter of when.

Lorenz actually smiles, properly smiles, when Claude gets so defensive over his lack of lizard but his expression softens to something sadder, more hesitant when he carries on insisting he'll come to him tonight. He doesn't have it in him to argue, though, certainly not when Claude seems so sure of himself.]

Then... I will see you in a few hours. Perhaps we can have dinner when you arrive.

[It will be fairly late but... it's been so long since he was able to spend time with the other man.]

[divinereaper]

[ naoto's eyes fluttered open, having been on the brink of sleep. that was a voice, alright. he sits up a bit, looking around. who decided to ruin his sleep this time? ]

I'm okay.... [ a yawn interrupts that. ]

[bolledivita]

[Caesar returns the smile, though his own is... maybe a bit wobbly. But hopefully Lorenz won't bring that up.]

As have I. I don't think I'd ever get tired of these sorts of views.

[... Especially with the realization that he's probably never going to see the ones back home again.]

New Bark Town

[spoiledbugboy]

[Hags is caught very much off guard by the sudden question and just stares for a second.]

M-Me? Sing? Y-You are asking the wrong person! [As much as Haga likes to think he's good at everything, lying about that would certainly blow up in his face immediately. He would rather save himself the headache.]

And what do you think you are gonna accomplish by just singing randomly?

[spoiledbugboy]

Ah, you are in a band... [That easily explains the facepaint, spikes and long nails. At least he'll know not to ask any more question about this guy's looks. Even if he's a bit curious about what this dude means by "a bit different".]

Well, where I came from sure looks different from this place. It certainly isn't this... rural. [He takes another look around at the small houses and trees surrounding the town.] This place isn't the worst but it's weird not being surrounded by big buildings. [And the tech. Specially the tech.]

I guess you aren't used to a place like this either, hm? [If this guy was in a band before he definitely was used to crowds and more modern towns.]

[glamdaddybear]

[Freddy gives the area another look too, a small bit of wonder just noticeable on his face.] I am not. This is the first place I've ever been outside before, at least that I remember.

[Hmm... that probably sounds a bit bad... maybe he can kept it from seeming too strange?] The Pizzaplex was quite large, so I had a lot of room to wander, when I wanted to. We were just not able to leave the Pizzaplex, we wouldn't have the ability to charge outside, and without that our batteries would drain. That's what they explained to me. [They had been the staff members, before the S.T.A.F.F. bots had filled in those roles. He never did find out why that had happened.]

[dreamsofahero]

*that gets a raised eyebrow*

Let me guess, you thought you could handle a Pokemon battle yourself?

*that seems to be the usual culprit, people overestimating their abilities and underestimating the little 'mons*

Well, it won't happen for another few months, in any case, so in the mean time you can get used to how things are normally like, here.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Friend... It's a little soon for that, bud, but she'll let him believe what he wants to. ]

Sure thing. Maybe we can even meet up one of these days. I'd love to meet all your friends in person, too.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Rose takes back her Little Guy and he happily wiggles on up to her shoulder. It seems like his new favorite place to perch.

Right. Right, that Caeser guy mentioned that too, didn't he? The most she can tote around with her at any time is six. Still- ]

Digital what now? Are you telling me we're in The Matrix? Because, if so, gotta' admit it's a bit more anti-climatic than I had hoped for that reveal.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Sounds like her kind of guy. ]

The who now? [ A squint at Lorenz as he calls Byleth a 'professor.' ] Wait- Oh, huh. You must be someone from his world, I guess. He mentioned a few of them were here.

[ Anyway. The Snom rests on top of Rosie's hands now, peering up at Lorenz. ]

His name is Little Guy. He is very squishy and adorable.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Huh. She'll have to figure it out but six honestly seems like a good number. Especially since she thinks she saw, like, some stupidly huge bird with a weird combover. ]

And how many do you have in total?