January - February Test drive

[indigo_events]

➞ Post with a character you wish to test drive in this game's setting.
➞ Tag other people's starters and thread out shenanigans!
➞ Invite your friends! Try out new characters! Come play with us!
➞ Have fun!

NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN YOUR TEST-DRIVE JOURNEY?
CHECK OUT ALL THE LOCATIONS WE HAVE AVAILABLE IN:

JOHTO | KANTO | SEVII ISLANDS

Feel free to make various prompts in multiple locations!

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OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
NAVIGATION | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS

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[heartofalioness]

[At first it might seem like Naoto got ripped off, because the young woman on screen clearly doesn't look human. Moon white hair, short but definitely pointed ears, sakura pink marks on the corners of her cheekbones, and very bright blue eyes with lavender pupils. At least the smile is calm and understanding.]

Greetings, I am Allura. It does feel a bit odd at first. Thankfully I seem to look close enough to human to not have had my physical appearance change, but I do miss some of my abilities. Still, it does help that this world is peaceful, and we have Pokémon to rely on. [Wait...] May I ask what you mean by human "again," though?

[divinereaper]

[ at the sight of the clearly non-human girl, naoto did in fact feel cheated. but hey, she was being kind enough to answer, so he can't be too mad. for what it was worth, he could have been ignored! it's better than nothing!! ]

Nice to meet you, Allura. I'm Naoto. [ a sheepish smile. ] I understand that-- my abilities are gone too, but if we can depend on Pokémon, then I guess I can't be too angry about losing them. Powers or not, this place is pretty calm. I like it, actually!

[ when asked about his final comment, he laughs weakly. ] Well, I went through a lot back home. It's something I don't want to talk about... publicly, at least.

[heartofalioness]

[Ah. She gives a light nod.]

Understandable. And yes, this world is actually rather relaxing on the whole. I've been here almost three months myself, but most of my friends from my home reality have been here for much longer.

[divinereaper]

[ that unintentional reminder that naoto was alone sent a sharp pain through him, only shown through a twitch of his lips. right... ]

Lucky! They must've been a lifesaver when it comes to adjusting! But judging by how many responses I got, it must mean people in general are really helpful here regardless. That's relieving.

[heartofalioness]

Exactly. [She tries to give a reassuring smile.] And for what it's worth... people from the same world can be brought here at different times. Even if they aren't here now, they might show up at some point. And in the mean time, there are plenty of others with the same experience to help you.

[divinereaper]

... I'm going to hope that's not the case. The people I know showing up, that is.

[ the only person he'd be hopeful on seeing again is still probably trapped, so naoto is pretty much alone on that front. the others in his life... are much better off not knowing what his life's become. too complicated for anyone, really. ]

I'm just happy there are things to do here, and I just want to get started! Thanks for the info, Allura, you're really a lifesaver here!

[heartofalioness]

[Naoto, have you considered joining a book club?]

Of course. Is there anything else you'd like to know or want assistance with?

[divinereaper]

[ naoto wracks his brain, trying to see if he needed anything else. he spares a glance at his litwick for a moment, only for his face to light up. ]

These things! This lil' thing came in a red and white ball, but is there more to it? What's this one called? [ a beat. ] I think there was a handbook or something, but I didn't read it yet.

[heartofalioness]

Oh! That would be a Litwick. They're a Ghost/Fire type Pokémon; my friend Shiro has one of their evolved form. As for the devices, Pokéballs are sort of... pocket dimesions- pun unintended- used for carrying Pokémon around. Your starter Pokémon is given to you [by the lady who shall NOT be mentioned], but most often you catch Pokémon by throwing the balls at them and locking their signatures.

[divinereaper]

Wait, these things evolve?! That's so cool!!

[ that made naoto light up like a little kid on christmas. he may not know the nuances of how evolution works, but that was super cool!! he wanted to see it!! ]

And you get more by capturing them in those pokéballs? Ah, but if they need to be caught, then that means they need to be weakened, right? I hope I'm understanding right...

[heartofalioness]

No, you understand it correctly. And some Pokémon species don't evolve, or some may choose not to, but most Pokémon species are capable of evolution.

[divinereaper]

This is all so cool...!! I honestly think I'd love it here! I get to be human again, and see cool things-- what's not to love?

[heartofalioness]

[Awww~]

Good, I'm glad. And of course, having a good support network is important as well. Please don't hesitate to reach out on the network or one-on-one should you need anything.