ohmyarceus | SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER TEST DRIVE MEME

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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER TEST DRIVE MEME

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[Radley smiles a bit. His Pokemon call greetings.]

A lot of it is, yeah. And catchy. I get it stuck in my head at all hours.

It's harder not to get something stuck in your head in this world, but this tune's not too bad.

[Very relaxing, and it's nice to spend some time in the relative safety of the park compared to the routes. His Vulpix stands at the friendly greetings, returning it with her own and inching forward to sniff at them.]

[Radley nods.]

So are you a professional musician or is this a hobby?

[His Eevees Evie and Isla are especially friendly. His Ralts, Cosmo, clings to his leg.]

Both? I mean... I wouldn't call us pros, but I'm in a band. We just play small venues, but we're working on it.

[Were working on it, at least. It's hard to get anywhere when your bandmate isn't even in the same world as you.

The Vulpix keeps a respectful distance from the Ralts, not wanting to make it feel threatened, instead putting her focus on the two Eevees for now.]

That's cool. Are the others here too?

[Evie asks if the Vulpix would like to play!]

No, just me. Which I guess means my music career's on hold for now.

[The Vulpix's ears perk, glancing back at Min for his blessing. It only takes a small nod from Min for her to agree happily, running over to the grass and looking back to make sure at least Evie has followed.]

"I know how it is to have left friends behind," Radley said. "I'm sorry. But ... if you're not opposed to playing solo while you're here, it might be worth a shot. Some people are around quite a while."

[Most of his Pokemon hurry after Min, except for Cosmo. Evie leads them in a play romp through the grass.]

Maybe, but I'm not sure I'd even want to without Ryan. For fun, sure, but it was always our dream to be in a band together. It just wouldn't be right to do that without him.

[Is that the right answer? He isn't sure if it counts as holding himself back, or being loyal to his friend. Maybe it's both. Either way, he isn't ready to rush into making music alone yet.

The Vulpix cries out happily, running through the grass until she gets to a patch long enough to hide in. There she crouches, poised to jump out once the other Pokémon get close enough.]

I get that. That's completely fine. Maybe he'll come here too. I'm still hoping my friends from home will. Several people have seen some of theirs.

[The other Pokemon spread out, looking for her. One is getting close.]

You are?

[He feels guilty for wanting Ryan here, but overall he guesses it's not too bad here. They've definitely been in worse places. It's kind of nice knowing he's not alone in wanting a familiar face here.]

Maybe he will turn up one day. It feels kind of weird he isn't already.

[The ice type's eyes narrow as her 'prey' comes near. She's still as a rock, but maybe the tip of her tail peeking out from above the grass will give her position away...]

Yeah. I know they'd like it here. I wanna share it with them. That, and I just miss them.

[Isla the Eevee gets a concentrated look and tries to pounce first.]

Yeah. I know that feeling. I don't know if I'd want to stay here forever, but I bet Ryan would have fun if we could be here for just a while.

[The Vulpix is ready to go, but is caught off guard when suddenly Isla is jumping her! This wasn't what she had planned for! She yelps in bewilderment as she's landed on, but finds herself laughing despite the flub.]

[Radley nods.]

I still wish there was a way to safely connect the dimensions so everyone's loved ones could be together. But there probably really isn't.

[Isla is laughing too. She loves to play!

Cuddles the Skitty romps around happily too.]

That would be really great. My friend Kez wasn't from my dimension. I kinds miss her.

[Once she is up again, the Vulpix bounces after the Skitty, trying to jump on them.]

[Radley is surprised.]

You mean back in your world there were people from other dimensions too?

[Cuddles lets herself get jumped on even though she hears Min coming. She's happy to play!]

Kind of the reverse, actually. We got stuck in hers for a while.

[Min rubs the back of his neck, smiling slightly as he remembers his time on the train.

His Vulpix is completely distracted from her trainer for now, pleased to have caught someone even if Cuddles is just humouring her.]

Oh yeah? Then you're no stranger to this kind of thing happening.

[Cuddles rolls around with Min happily. The others head over to join the fun!]

I guess not. This time is... probably better?

[He doesn't sound convinced by that. It's safer, sure, but nothing feels right without Ryan. He absently taps out a few notes of one of Ryan's songs subconsciously, the familiar sound helping take the edge off his anxiety.]

I'm Min-Gi, by the way. My Vulpix... I'm still trying to settle on a name for her.

[Said Vulpix seems to be having a fantastic time playing around with the other Pokémon. Min smiles faintly as he catches sight of her from the corner of his eye. He should really try and find her some friends.]

[Radley smiles sadly.]

Better in some ways, maybe, but lonelier.

[He feels it too. He misses his friends from home so much.]

I'm Radley.

[He looks to the Pokemon with a smile. So cute.]

I'm sure you'll find the perfect name for her.

[Nods, brightening just a little at the solidarity. It's nice to be understood.]

Yeah. Exactly. It's nice to meet someone who gets it.

[There are probably lots of people here who get it, but Min's still working on getting to know people.

Looking out at their Pokémon with more attention now, Min is happy to see her having such a good time.]

She really likes your Pokémon. Would you mind if we let them play more often?

[Radley nods.]

A lot of people are missing loved ones from home. Sometimes they come, so I'm still hoping.

[He smiles.]

I'd love that. They would too. Do you live around here? We live in Goldenrod City.

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