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Newt Scamander | Harry Potter Universe

[findingbeasts]

[National Park]

Easy now, there's plenty for everyone, I promise.

[Seated in the middle of a grassy knoll, Newt has his bag set beside him and open revealing all the Pokepuffs inside. Several Hoppips are hovering about around him chirping in delight while some Pidgeys, a pair of Bunearys and a Wimpod are settled close to him, all happily munching on their treats.

Newt's partner, an Audino that he's taken to calling Artemis, is helping him hand out treats, the pink creature holding up a Pokepuff for one of the Hoppips to eat.]

Aren't you all just fascinating? [Newt gently pet the Wimpod that initially started to back away before it let out a soft noise and went back to eating.] I wonder how you all came to be. I've seen some rather fascinating creatures in my travels but you are all something else entirely.

[Artemis churred softly in agreement, moving over to sit beside Newt in a please manner. Said human chuckled softly and gave her a 'puff of her own since she'd given all the others away.]

But you're all quite wonderful, even if I don't entirely understand yet.


[Network]

Um, yes, sorry, I hate to be a bother but I have a question if there's anyone willing to help me out.

[Newt is smiling awkwardly at the camera, his jacket resting over a chair and his sleeves pushed up. His hotel room is swarming with Pokemon--which must have gotten in through the open window because they definitely aren't his outside of Artemis--and some are napping while others play about.

Does he seemed bothered? Nope. So that can't be what he's got a question about.

He reaches for the 'gear and turns it to show one Pokemon in particular, a small Mimikyu that's just barely visible from behind the shelf it's hiding behind.]

Can anyone tell me anything about caring for these little ones? I read the index about it but I can't hep but wonder if there's a lot of information missing about them.

Video (also ahhhh yes Newt!!! <3)

[dreamsofahero]

Well, what sort of information are you looking for, exactly?

*training? breeding? the best kind of brushes to use for a silky coat? Sion can think of any number of things that question could mean....*

Nhaza'a Jaab | Final Fantasy XIV

[justajaab]

Goldenrod

[The bustling city was perfect for Nhaza'a, he knew well how to take advantage of such generous cover. Ordinarily, he'd be down for making a scene and bringing attention to himself, but since his arrival he's not only been without his ears and tail, but also his strength. He's hardly feeble, but he's no where near as impressive as he's accustom.

With that being the case, he's decided to go about things a bit more stealthily. Sure, he has his pokémon, but it's not the same satisfaction as doing it yourself. So, while everyone is distracted with this attraction, or that, he'll be sneaking by, letting his deft hands infiltrate bags of unsuspecting people, grabbing anything that feels to be of value--pokéballs, money, whatever! He'll be using the crowd to try to disappear as quickly as he's appeared.

Perhaps you're someone who's been pickpocketed, catching a glimpse of him as he tries to blend in with the crowd (the half mask with the red glowing eye doesn't lend itself to his endeavor, though), or maybe you saw the pickpocketing and want to deliver some justice. Either way, it doesn't look like he plans to stop any time soon!]

Cianwood

[There's nothing quite like the beach, and Nhaza'a is going to take full advantage of it. Sporting not much more than a coeurl printed speedo, he can be found relaxing on the beach, soaking up the sun. His Seviper is out as well, basking on the beach. While his attire might make him stick out, the mask on his face just adds to it, but it probably lends itself more to making himself identifiable as a Rocket member.

He's got no love for not taking claim for his work, and so he's done little to hide his identity while terrorizing trainers when the opportunity was appropriate. It doesn't help, either, that while he's relaxing, he seems to be keeping a keen eye out for other trainers and their pokémon. He might be relaxing, but he's ever an opportunist!

Which just makes him all the more suspicious. Maybe you've caught him eying your pokémon, or maybe you recognize him from past shenanigans, either way, he doesn't look like he's gonna be leaving any time soon, especially not without a pokémon to bring back.]

Edward Elric | Fullmetal Alchemist

[theignorantfool]

[You might bump into Ed just about anywhere, sitting on a bench or stretched out in the grass - scowling at a map in his hand as if trying to figure it out, or rummaging through the backpack that was provided on his arrival. Being trapped in a new world wasn't exactly a foreign experience for him, but that didn't mean he wanted to repeat it any time soon. And yet, here he is.

Nearby, occasionally seen nudging the blond with a muzzle to get his attention, is a ponyta - that looks just as confused about whatever the human is doing as Ed does. For the most part Edward seems to be ignoring the creature, but every now and then he might say something to it or toss it something that seemed to be food.]

None of this makes any sense...

(ooc: open to network posts too, just not sure on an opening atm. also I will DEFINITELY be switching journals frequently for the sake of icons so ignore my rapidly changing username please.)

[garbagechild]

<sub>[A shadow falls across the grass.]

[HEY.]

[HEY ED.]

[GUESS WHO IT IS.]</sub>



Well, if it isn't Edward Elric!

<sub>[... No, not Envy. The voice is a little too young-sounding for that, although it's certainly got the right melodramatic tone.]

[NOPE, it's Ed's favorite limb-thief, standing SMUGLY over him with his mismatched hands on his hips. Beside him is... what appears to a plump, mobile bag of trash. It lifts a gloopy tentacle and cheerfully waves, only to stop with an alarmed jiggle when Wrath turns to scold him.]</sub>

No, Hungry, don't wave. We don't like him.

[exeggutorhead]

[FOOD you say?]

[Is what Lucky the Houndoom, who has decided that the area needs exploring to find anything interesting, is thinking. And hey! He did find something interesting! He found an opportunity.]

[He trots right the fuck up to Ed, sitting down a few feet in front of him like a Good Boy, whiplike tail wagging intensely.]

[This dog is almost the size of a small horse. He looks like a satan. And he's wearing a pair of sunglasses.]

[He barks, helpfully. Give him a treat, random stranger with food!]

[bleedingunversed]

[Well, Ed, if you're just going to sit on that bench and ignore your Ponyta, Vanitas will happily take it off your hands.

He won't even bother you about it!

The Team Rocket member had spotted the blonde and initially had wanted to just bother the traveling because that's what he did. But then he'd seen the Ponyta trying to get attention and failing and oh, see, now that just won't do. Clearly he needs to claim that creature in the name of Team Rocket--mostly so they'll leave him alone for awhile.

Quotas and all.]

Phantump, use Confuse Ray.

[The little creature doesn't hesitate to obey, drifting forward quickly as several small balls of light appear around it then disappear and reappear in a burst around the Ponyta.

Don't mind them, Ed. Seriously. Just keep doing what you're doing.]

Naltryd Albrecht / Warrior of Light | Final Fantasy XIV

[punchwizard]

[Traveling from town to town throughout the continent while battling along the way isn't something she is at all unfamiliar with. The unfamiliar part comes in that instead of using her fists, she has to entrust the outcome to the cheerful fire breathing puppy that's become her new close companion. Naltryd has been trying to make sense of this world, and although she has no idea why she's been sent here or why, all she can do is survive until she finds a way back. Eorzea needs its Warrior of Light, after all.

There's been no such luck in the getting home department yet, though. For now, she's just sitting on a bench outside of a cafe in Ceruleum City, sipping at a cup of coffee while her Growlithe absently chases Pidgeys that are gathered nearby.]

[shieldless]

[ Unlike her, Haurchefant had no desire to go home. Home meant he would be dead and gone - instead of walking around Cerulean, taking a small break before he continued to journey. By his side was his pink Mareep.

And then he stopped. It was the Warrior of Light - Naltryd. Right there, with a rather cute little puppy and relaxed. His feet felt suddenly heavy, a hand going to his hidden scar. For once, he wasn't in his armour. No, he had slipped into something fitting this world. (Carrying that armour around was a little inconvinient, but he felt he needed to.) Looking to the Mareep, he gave a little smile, and then walked up, to just... sit next to her, looking at her with such admiration.

For once in his life, words had been robbed from his lips. He never thought he'd see the Warrior of Light again. He'd made peace with it - even though he heard others from Eorzea could come, he hadn't thought he'd be blessed like this. ]

Dwyer | Fire Emblem: Fates - Revelation

[notthatbutler]

[Video]

[The feed from the 'Gear opens up rather sneakily. It's clearly being held by a Pokemon sitting in somebody's bag and has half of an espresso machine in the shot, in use behind the counter of a cafe. Close by, the warbling Wyyyy~ of a Wynaut sounds, and there's a soft, almost imperceptible laugh.]

It's interesting, isn't it? [The voice is slow and slurred, gravely with sleep, but spoken just loud enough for the 'gear to pick up on.] I wonder if anybody knows where someone could buy a machine like this...

[There's a distinct shift and a plop as the bag is set down, the Wynaut holding the 'gear steady as a fair-haired man leans into view. He's holding a disposable coffee cup with the Sawsbucks logo, which he takes the lid off of and reveals the contents: straight espresso, still steaming. But...]

...Because I can tell from the smell...I could do a lot better, if I could use that.

[That's one heck of a claim to make for one of the more popular coffee house chains in the Pokeworld. What sort of guy is this?]

[Azalea Town]

[Gods, it's a town after his own heart. Quiet? Check. A shady forest whose edge is perfect for taking naps? Check. Warm, pink creatures who don't mind you using them for a pillow? Check. Dwyer doesn't feel the need to immediately move on - not that he ever has - but this moment in particular finds him especially stationary. On a bench on the sidewalk outside the Pokemon Center sits a particularly chubby Slowpoke, curled up on one end...and not even registering the young man slumped over with his head on its back, even through his light snoring. It's pretty funny to watch, but at the same time, sleeping like that can't be comfortable. Maybe you should try waking him up? Or if you're a more mischeivous person...doodling on a sleeping guy's face is totally an option.]

Azalea Town!

[rambling_runner]

Ash, with Cú at his side and T-Pain the Slowpoke in his arms, spotted Dwyer and came over. Awww, look at him sleeping so peacefully. On a bench wide out in the open in the middle of the day. That is asking for trouble. Ash gave T-Pain a mischievous grin.

"Hey Cú, sing him the song of you people." The Lycanroc grinned and stood right beside Dwyer and then howled, titling her head back as if she was baying to the moon.

Rocket | Guardians of the Galaxy (MCU)

[tanukey]

[Video]

So lemme make sure I've got this crap right.

[Today's broadcast - a small, scarred man looking incredulous.]

I can just walk right over to THAT-

[The camera turns to face a young trainer in the middle distance, presumably the 'that' in question.]

-challenge 'em to some messed up fight, and then take their money when I win.

[The camera turns back to Rocket.]

And- and this is the critical part here if that wasn't obvious- this is all legal?

...Cause that's freakin' AMAZING, an' frankly sounds too good to be true. Usually people have all these hangups about 'theft' and 'assault and battery' and 'personal property' like I didn't want it more or something.

Video; please tell me his starter's a Bonsly.........

[dreamsofahero]

Essentially, yes, though you'll find most trainers you meet don't exactly have much money to offer...

Historia Reiss | Attack on Titan

[headheldhigh]

[You know what's kind of a terrifying sound to hear? A pissed off Tyranitar. The growling, roaring sound of a pissed off mini-t rex is probably enough to send most people running, and a chill going down the spines of people who don't. And amid the noise is a voice - the sound of a young girl, but strangely enough, she doesn't sound panicked???]

Ymir, calm down!

[Should you be brave to investigate this mess, you'll notice the stomping, pissed off form of the Tyranitar that's the source of the commotion. In front of it is a young girl, arms raised as she tries to get its attention, standing between it and.... an unconscious Ursaring? Holy shit that thing's going after another pokemon even though it's out?? It's vicious, it's rabid, it's--!]

Ymir, I'm fine! [And this brave, fearless, almost-two-feet-shorter girl hops up a little and bops the Tyranitar right on its nose! Instead of going berserk on this kid, though, the Tyranitar's snarls ebb a bit, and the girl hops again to grab its head, dragging it down to her eye-level.] See? I'm okay.

[Even as it continues to growl, she holds onto the Tyranitar's head, turning her own; on her cheek is a scratch, bleeding but not all that deep.]

It didn't hurt me. I'm okay now, I promise.

[Her voice is soothing now, as if trying to calm down a spooked horse instead of a pissed off dinosaur-esque monster. She even runs her hand along its spiky head, and by the time she's done, the thing is practically purring.]

There. Better now?

[... This girl must be a miracle worker. Do you want to approach...?]

[lordofthefries]

[Dang skippy Sasha wants to approach!

She knows that sweet voice anywhere and she isn't even hesitating to run towards it, Tyranitar or none. No angry Pokemon can stop Sasha's excitement over not only another 104th graduate but also another girl. No more lonely tents full of snackcakes for a roomie. Could they have the pillowfights they used to have back in the barracks? Maybe Sasha can finally get someone to brush the back of her hair.

Whatever. She's just glad to see a familiar face from home.]

Kristaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[Uh, maybe Sasha should actually pay attention to the name of the Tyranitar and take that as a clue that maybe running towards Krista with her arms open wide may not be such a good idea.]

Hana Song (D.Va) | Overwatch

[fastest_micro]

This is so, undoubtedly the most retro thing I've seen in at least fifteen years. Pokemon heck yeah!

[Have a Hana, still sporting her headset but dressed in typical trainer clothing tossing a Pokeball up and down. Beside her is a Buneary, who looks to be pretty much ready for this.]

Hey you, yeah you quick question! How much EXP do I get if i totally own you? I need to power-grind to 100 fast if I want to beat my Speed Run for RGB.

[lyricalfrndshpismagical]

Woah, woah, wait-wait-wait... WHAT?!

[And there's Twilight Sparkle, staring at Hana incredulously. She just got here, obviously confused about her new surroundings, clutching onto a Porygon HA! Not a Ponyta, that's for the other one! and, well... this girl is challenging her to a fight]

EXP? "Owning" me? I just got here, I don't want to fight right yet!

PORY!

Madoka Kaname | Puella Magi Madoka Magica

[soulcomet]

[enter a small, pink-haired girl somewhere in the outskirts of Goldenrod, off in a corner away from the hordes of people hustling by ... crouched down next to a bush.]

[it's a lovely, well manicured plant. nothing suspicious here at all. Madoka has a slight, patient smile on her face, but look at her directly and one might see a wisp of concern in her eyes, because nothing she's tried has worked.]

Are you sure you don't want to come out?

[something in the bush rustles, just barely — whatever pokémon is inside there is a rather small one.]

... All right. Take your time, okay? I'll wait. [Madoka is going to be here forever. probably.]

[notthatbutler]

[Pink is not the weirdest hair color Dwyer has seen before, not by a longshot - but it's the stalwart patience of the girl with pink hair by that plant that stirs mild interest in him, enough to come to a stop as he's passing by, leaning on a sturdy stick he found along the routes. A Wynaut that'd been trailing at his heels stops, too, looking at the girl with its head tilted.]

...Hey. What are you doing?

[He says it with a slow, tired sort of groan to his voice, but not a cranky or mean tone.]

Twilight Sparkle (SciTwi) | My Little Pony: Equestria Girls

[lyricalfrndshpismagical]

Route 1:

AAAAAGH, HEEEELP!

[And poor Twilight's being chased around a flock of Taillow, her poor Porygon racing behind her. Leading the pack is a Taillow that has a bump on its noggin. It looks like whatever Twilight and Porygon did to get its attention has caused her to do her best Ash Ketchum impression.

Thankfully, no bikes are around, but she's hopping onto a tree to hide from the birds.]

Viridian City

[After everything that's happened from Pallet to Viridian, Twilight's made it to the first city along the way. And despite being fit enough to handle running, all the walking has made her feet hurt badly.]

I... I need to relax, Porygon. Give me a few minutes, okay?

PORY!

[And Twilight removes her shoes and socks and sticks her feet in a nearby lake.]

...ahhhh...

Route 1

[glimmer_of]

[Flock of Taillow? No problem. Starlight would just...

Oh wait, she had no more magic anymore. That sucked. But, what she did have however was something better as she released her two Pokemon from its ball.]

Togepi! Hoothoot!

[Togepi and Hoothoot appeared in twin flashes of light as Starlight pointed at the flock.]

Togepi, Metronome! Hoothoot, Gust!

All Might (Toshinori Yagi) | My Hero Academia

[i_am_here]

1. Pallet Town

[ A world without superpowers. Without quirks.

What did that leave All Might, beyond the last remaining vestiges of One for All leaving him, as he opened his eyes. He felt empty, and yet, invigorated. Like he had rested for a long time.

Stumbling downstairs, he was met by his "mother" who smiled and gave him the starting kit and urged him out the door. Bewildered, All Might began to read the starting guide.

He chuckled, and then laughed out loud, a bright, happy sound. ]

If this is a joke, it's a well thought out one. All right Pokemon, come on out.

[ Tossing out his Pokeball, a Machop appeared and looked up at All Might, and for a moment, met eye to eye with him. ]

You have good eyes. I'm going to call you Deku.


The Journey - Anywhere

[ When was it that All Might felt like a new man? The injuries he sustained ached far less than he expected, and without the crippling pain of living with such damage to his body, All Might felt free. He still worried for his students of course, and the budding hero Izuku was becoming, but like he said, Izuku was next. ]

All right, Deku. Just like I showed you. Take the swing, internalize your power building, and then clench your buttocks as you shout this in your heart!

[ The Machop nodded and took a stance in front of the rock. It breathed deeply before it charged in. For a moment, it looked like the young Pokemon was about to stumble, but it righted itself, and smashed the rock in front of him.

All Might smiled. ]


[3. Rocket Hideout]

Come on out, you're completely surrounded!

[ That sound. The sound of Police doing their job as All Might strayed towards the building. He wasn't in any shape to fight obviously, but as he watched, the Police were held back by a Rocket or maybe three of them, wielding big explosion-using Pokemon.

All Might's eyes narrowed for a moment. The explosion would take out a wall, and cause the hideout to collapse, burying anyone inside. There were onlookers, too close. All he could do was watch. And yet, a growing fire began to build in All Might's body. ]

They have my Pokemon! [Cried a child.

And that was it. That was the means for which All Might needed to hear.

Stepping forward, he strode with purpose as Machop followed. ]

Hey, get back behind the line! [Ordered a Jenny, but All Might held up a hand. ]

[All Might smiled, a grin that chilled the three Rockets, and assured the crowd.]

Don't worry. I'll get them out of there and return with your Pokemon. Because I Am Here!

3

[saint_sami]

Wha... what are you doing?! You're going to get yourself hurt!

[And watching the entire thing is Sasami, the blue-haired kid shocked that this scrawny-looking guy is throwing himself into danger.]

Link | Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

[timelesschampion]

[Action - Sevii Islands]

[Having caught the ferry out to the islands Link had found himself in a bit of a paradise. He'd been told that some of the islands weren't quite as tropical but this one? This one was pretty great and the sun felt so warm.

Taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly, Link smiled to himself before looking down at his companion. His Buizel let out a happy little noise, bouncing on it's back paws only to take off as soon as it's trainer motioned for it to go. Said trainer let out a huff of a laugh before following after the rambunctious Pokemon, letting out his other two Pokemon in the process.

Both his Petilil twilled softly and bobbed about in the sand while his Emolga let out a delighted squeak and took off after his Buizel.

Link could only shake his head in amusement, pausing long enough to scoop his Petilil up before continuing on down the beach.

Don't be surprised if your Pokemon end up playfully pounced by his two little brats.]


[Network]

Is it possible to swim from place to place?

Swim without a Pokemon.

To be specific.

What about climbing up mountains?

Video

[dreamsofahero]

It may be possible in some cases, but to reach places like Cianwood City, for example, it's definitely too far.

As for mountains, given the strange properties of the ledges, I imagine that's entirely out of the question...

Sasami Masaki Jurai | Tenchi Muyo! OVA

[saint_sami]

Location - Pallet Town

[There's a curious sight if you've arrived in the town - a blue-haired girl wandering around, looking a little lost. She seems like she doesn't belong there, wearing what appears to be a kimono of sorts. After awhile, she'll finally spot you and approach you.]

Excuse me, I was told to head for a laboratory, but I can't seem to find it! Can you help me?

Location - Route 1

[Pokemon? Check. Gear? Check. A fresh pair of clothes? Check. With that, Sasami was on her way. Though with the sight of people much older that she was wandering around, isn't strange that a little kid being on the move. Care to check up on her as she wanders on?]

Re: Sasami Masaki Jurai | Tenchi Muyo! OVA

[floaty_girl]

[Uraraka Ochako was one of those out of the way people, as she was dressed in the standard trainer outfit, one of many. It was here that she noticed Sasami running around.]

Looking for Professor Oaks lab, or are you planning on headed to the Pokemon Centers?

Ignis Scientia - Final Fantasy: Roadtrip (XV)

[newrecipeh]

[ Ignis knelt before the strange pink creature, an Audino he was told it was called. His personal companion on this little journey he found himself taking. He fits the spare pair of glasses he kept on him over her face. A length of string was used to tie gently under her head. ]

There. Much better, is it not?

[ The Audino, dubbed Dahlia to avoid losing her among however many others of these types were out there, looked quite pleased. She reaches up to touch the edges gently to adjust better to her face and gives a firm nod. Ignis had noticed rather promptly that she appeared to have some sight issues. Perhaps it was why he found a simple but naturally forming kinship with the strange beast. ]

Now, let us continue. One of my party is sure to be here somewhere if I am. At least, I would hope.

[ Ignis stands up straight and pushes his own glasses up. Dahlia imitates the gesture before scrambling to catch up to Ignis's long strides. ]

[thenightsky]

[It was sheer luck that Noctis happened to be back in New Bark Town. He had warped back there to try and get his hands on something that you could only find in the town and was currently wandering down the street with Bean, his Snorlax, and Carbuncle, his Eevee, in tow.]

Alright, that should do it...I guess we better head back to Olivine before Prompto starts to worry.

[Bean let out a rumble of agreement while Carbuncle just happily darted about on the road, which is how Ignis would find himself getting tripped up by a small, shiny Eevee all of a sudden.

The small little creature let's out a loud squeal when it happens and immediately darts back to Bean and Noctis, said Prince wincing and turning towards whoever it was that Carbuncle had tripped.]

Shit I'm--

[Wait a second.]

Ignis???

Jack | Samurai Jack

[jack_to_the_future]

[Action]

[In the tall grass, just outside of Violet City, on the Violet City side of Route 36, a young man sits, weaving plucked blades into something. It's impossible to tell what it is right now, he must have just started. A Honedge floats near him, apparently on watch. He turns to it, after a bit.]

You don't have to patrol so much, you know. [Honedge replies with a disgruntled noise. POKEMON LIVE IN THE TALL GRASS DON'T YOU KNOW???]

Not going to dissuade you, hmm? [He reaches into his nearby bag and pulls out some brightly colored Poke-puffs] Then, perhaps a snack would help?

[Honedge tries to stay annoyed, but it just can't in the presence of such delicacies. It settles down next to the man, happily munching on it's food. The man, in turn smiles and pats its handle affectionately, before going back to weaving.]

[Network]

.....Hello? [The camera jostles and moves around as Jack inspects the Gear.]

I think I've activated this device, somehow. [He peers into the camera lens, giving the network a nice closeup of his eye.]

My apologies. I can tell that there is some sort of camera, but I must admit that the workings of such devices are still quite confusing to me.

Is...this connected to another device? The book read that it was meant for communication with others....um....if anyone can hear me, please, respond?

[Netwark]

[tanukey]

Hey, that is some BRILLIANT deductive skill there, figurin' out you're all connected up an' talking to people, really. I'm very impressed.

Keith | voltron legendary defender

[whatsacactus]

I don't know why you're following me. [This isn't his Lion, this isn't the castle, this isn't where he should be. And now this very small cat is following him and Keith isn't sure what exactly he should do? Because it looks like a kitten but...]

Shouldn't your owner be around here somewhere? [The litten mewls and trails after him still.] Are you wanting food or something? I don't have anything.

[shiro2hero]

[Congratulations, Keith. Barreling out of the bushes is, what will be, your new Litten's final form. An Incineroar. Chasing a Pidgey through the underbrush. Because red cats can't be tamed apparently.]

[What follows, though, is probably a better sight. Even if he's got leaves in his hair.]

Red! Would you stop! Down! Sit!

[This works with his Aggron why not you!!]

[neverheardofhim]

Action-
[Varric liked to think he'd left his "drink so much you don't remember the place you wake up in" days behind. He also would have liked to have thought that he was past seeing weird shit in his life. A weird mirror and various boxes with wires leading off of them? It screamed "horrific dwarven contraption bound to get people killed."

Dazed as he was, he made record time out of the room, stopping only to have a backpack shoved at him by a woman and not really listening to whatever it was she had to say.

He wouldn't claim to know the world well enough to know exactly where he was at any given moment, but as he squinted against the sun and looked around, he at least knew he wasn't in blighted, muddy Ferelden.]

Hey, kid. What part of Orlais is this? Or is this Tevinter?

[God he hoped it wasn't Tevinter.]

Network-

Listen. [Like it or not, Varric was a dwarf. Figuring shit out was what dwarves did best. That meant that the device in that weird bag of his was relatively easy to make sense of. With only a small amount of effort, he had his camera aimed at him and was quickly chattering at the network.

I only have two questions. One, where am I. Two? Why is there a weird rock following me?

network

[purramedic]

[While Anders has never exactly been the type to absolutely flip his lid in excitement, it's pretty hard to resist right now, seeing as everyone else from Thedas has long since fucked off and he sometimes forget how desperate he is for familiar faces. He doesn't even care if Varric is as mad at him as Hawke was, he isn't bothering to hide a grin.]

I see they'll let anyone into Johto these days.

That rock, by the by, is your new best friend.

Fenris | Dragon Age

[unchainedwolf]

Where the hell am I? -Action-

[Fenris wasn't exactly sure what was going on yet. He woke up, not in his dirty, abandoned mansion, but someplace warm and almost inviting. Or well it would have been more inviting if he didn't wake up to a odd pink dog in his face. Before he could ask anything some woman comes in, starts saying insane things, gives him a backpack and shoves him and the pink thing out the door.]

What is this?

[The animal made some noise as he stood up. Fenris stares before he looks at his surroundings and notices that he isn't in Kirkwall anymore.]

Did you do this? [He asks the creature who just shrugs and makes another noise.] Vishante kaffas.

What the hell is this? -Network-

Venhedis.

[Fenris does not look too happy. He stares hard at the device in his hand as the odd pink creature sits in his lap and taps at his knees. He doesn't seem to mind the weird dog. It's actually kind of cute. But he won't admit that.]

I'd like to know what is going on, if someone has anything useful to say I would appreciate it.

Action

[neverheardofhim]

[Being harassed by Anders on the network was one thing? Hearing the sound of Fenris' voice nearby? That was another headache entirely. While the Elf tended to find his way into less... infamous bouts of trouble, the two were bound to butt heads at some point or another.

And who was there to tear them apart except the dashing and obscenely altrustic Varric Tethras.

He could consider the details of that particular arrangement later, though. For now, there was far more important mediation to be done.]

Is that any way to talk to a defenseless animal?

Alfons Heiderich | Fullmetal Alchemist 2003

[tofindshamballa]

[Video]

[It was just going to be a quick little thing. Really. This wasn't supposed to be a giant project.

Buy a piece of training supplies, pull out the tools, and just crack that bad boy open. No big; that's why there were so many tools scattered around, as though they were tossed around by something that wasn't the young man using them.

Oh, right.

Alfons is sitting among a spread of tools and other pieces of metal, small shards lying in his lap in what seems to be a haphazard fashion. His Skarmory, Ingrid, pecked at a screwdriver in the frame, rolling it around in idle play.

Oddly, this has little to do with why he's calling.]

Is there anyone nearby who would like to have some extra pokepuffs? I realized that I bought a few more than I'd planned, and I'd hate to see them go to waste.

[Said bag is next to him, with a few wrapped treats sticking out of the side.]

[Olivine City]

[Looking at cities like this were almost surreal, considering what he had lived through. The air was clear, free of the industrial smog that he was used to; salt and delicious food mingled and teased his nose in ways he had not thought possible.

After the war, even large cities like Munich were covered in the bodies of the sick, crowded with the suffering and the diseased.

And this...

Well, it was another world. Not the same one Ed had told stories about, over and over again, but most certainly...

Ingrid squawked on Alfons's shoulder, reaching for one of the pieces of cheese in his hand with her beak.]

Oh! Sorry. I forgot about you, didn't I? Here you go, girl.

[With a small laugh, he broke off a piece and handed it to her, letting her gobble it down before he continued his own nibbling.

For some reason, his chest felt heavy, but with the smooth taste of cheese (real cheese, even! And light, delicious coffee!) in his mouth, he still couldn't help but smile, leaning back against his chair and losing himself in the moment.

The little cafe offered a much-needed break from walking, and Alfons wasn't about to squander it.]

Video

[jack_to_the_future]

[Jack appears a little unsure that he's coming through the feed.]

I do not think that those treats spoil. You could save them for a later time...

Nisha Kadam | Borderlands

[overtwohundred]

Outside Goldenrod City

Hey, you.

[ You? Yes, you there, the unsuspecting trainer that's walking along toward Goldenrod. Nisha's leaning up against a fence, arms crossed, hat firmly over her eyes. She hears whoever she's called to more than she's seen them, and only when they acknowledge her does she straighten up and push that hat out of her eyes. ]

Wanna fight?

[ Surely she's talking about a pokemon battle.... ]

Network

Okay, the lizard I ended up with? Awesome. Pretty much everything else in this ass-backwards shithole of a place?

[ Nisha pans the camera over her shoulder, where there's a group of Growlithe frolicking around. Cute, right? Maybe normal people think so. Unfortunately, Nisha hates the things. ]

The worst. What the hell is wrong with all these stupid animals? One keeps following me around and I'm not in the mood to deal with a dumbass dog.

[ And she turns the camera downward, to an exceptionally fat and drool-y Growlithe. ]

Anyone want a free pet?

Showdown at Goldenrod

[badluckbabe]

Huh?

[Jinx turns to address the one calling for her attention and has to take a moment to decide if the cowboy look is tacky or badass. She decides the latter in large part due to the color scheme and pants.]

Yeah alright, I could use a warm up before I hit the gym.

[With a flick of her empty hand a pokeball appears like magic and she twirls it on her fingertips deftly. A bit of a show off.]