January - February Test drive

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Comments

[divinereaper]

Exactly that. Long story, so I'm not gonna bore you with details.

[ but he does spare a glance at his right arm. what was that about? ]

I was human-passing, but now I'm just human again... and I find it weird.

[dreamsofahero]

Well, I'm not sure there's much advice I can give you, other than perhaps keep in mind what needs and limits you had before you were changed the first time. Some people arrive here who were never human in the first place, so if you can recall that much you'll probably be in a better position than they find themselves.

Other than that, if it's any consolation, there's usually two periods of a few days each year in which peoples' original powers and forms are temporarily restored.

[divinereaper]

Well, yeah, I figured that. It's not hard to remember how to eat and sleep, after all. [ he didn't mean to sound deadpan, but it was there and it was in the open. it happens. ] But now that I think about it, yeah, it might be hard for those who never had to, huh...

[ that earns him a blink and a moment of stunned silence. ] Yeah? When the hell does that happen?

[dreamsofahero]

That, and it's probably best to take it easy at first, rather than risk pushing yourself beyond your limits.

*there is great irony in Sion of all people saying that...*

Typically, once each in the late spring and the late autumn. The precise timing can vary, but it seems to nearly always occur over the course of a weekend.

Of course, any number of other strange things may happen during that time, as well.

[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.

[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.

[divinereaper]

You can't prove that.

[ he totally can. ]

I like normalcy, so I think I can adapt easy... I just didn't expect.... that.

[ his arm returning to normal, losing his eye and vampirism... there was a lot that went back to normal. ]

[dreamsofahero]

I don't see why I'd need to, when your response has conveniently done so for me.

*yep, Sion sure is that kind of person*

I imagine the changes must take people affected quite by surprise, yes. Though I'm sure if you ask around enough, you'll be able to find others in a similar situation who might be able to help you adjust.

[divinereaper]

And you're an asshole.

[ there was little to malice in those words, but still... don't call him out.... he knows...... ]

Definitely, but it might be rare. But just a little bit of hope helps a lot.

[dreamsofahero]

*that response just gets a laugh out of Sion; his best friend says stuff like that to him all the time!*

I don't know about people who were once human, changed, and then human again, but there's quite a few who were never human in the first place, actually.

[divinereaper]

Guess this world pulls anyone and everyone in, huh? Sounds like it can be a second chance for anyone.

[ it wasn't so much a second chance for him, but the thought was interesting enough that he had to say it. as is typical for naoto. ]

... but hey, do you know what this thing is called? I've been calling it Candelaria, but I'd like a name for its kind? [ he lifts the fidgety litwick into frame. ]

[dreamsofahero]

That'd certainly one way of looking at it.

*Sion's own feelings are... complicated. But he's also been here for years*

Ah, those are known as Litwick. And you can use the device you're currently using to communicate to look up more information on that or any other Pokemon, actually.

[divinereaper]

Wait, really? This thing? I gotta fiddle with this thing more.

[ he glances at his litwick. ] But at least I know its name. I started calling it Candelaria so I didn't call it lil' gal too much...

[dreamsofahero]

Indeed. It will also provide you more detailed information on the status of any you currently possess.

*it's handy for all sorts of things!*

Well, you can still give it a name or nickname of its own, if you like. Unless you're the type of person to name your dog Dog?

[divinereaper]

Man, keep pushing your luck like that and you'll see what you get.

[ yes, he may be an open book, but he's also the type whose punches feel being ran into by a semi-truck. ]

Litwick's a lazy name anyways. I like my nickname better.

[dreamsofahero]

*please, Sion's had worse. And teasing people is fun!*

That, and it will make it more clear whether you're talking about yours, or some other Litwick.

[divinereaper]

Fair enough... Either way, good to know. [ he takes what he can get, thank you very much!! ]

What's your name, anyways? I never caught it.

[dreamsofahero]

Sion Astal, co-leader of the Collegiate gym. And you?

*yep, the person who was just mildly trolling him is a gym leader*

[divinereaper]

Naoto. Naoto Kurogane...

[ ah. that's. useful. he knew he was hiding a lot of info but that... ]

You're the type to only tell people things when necessary, aren't you?

[dreamsofahero]

A pleasure to meet you.

*Sion's always got something he's not saying. For various reasons. It's pretty much a given with him!*

Well, I find that most people don't care to be told a lot of extraneous things that aren't relevant to what they're talking about, yes.

*... and he enjoys trolling people a little*

[divinereaper]

Well, cut it out. It's annoying.

[ he deals with sion's kind on a daily basis. a little break would be nice. ]

[dreamsofahero]

*that earns a raised eyebrow*

So you'd rather everyone start a conversation with you, not with answering your question, but stating their name, current profession, and anything else that might tangentially be relevant?

[divinereaper]

It would be a welcome change from what I have to deal with.

[ imagine not being told everything from the get-go. couldn't be him. ]

[dreamsofahero]

Really? I daresay most people would feel otherwise...