SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER TEST DRIVE MEME

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Comments

[notvaljean]

Oh, he's fine. That's just how he is.

[At that, Blitz crackles proudly. Yes, he's a doucheball, and proud of it! He rolls up beside Jean and leans on his calf, pleased by the compliment and no longer feeling quite so homicidal.]

[The murderous tendencies will return, though. They always do.]

Were you lost? [Jean looks down at Blitz, and then digs in his backpack to find a Pokepuff.] Good job, Blitz.

[theotherholt]

Ahhh, I see. [Matt shakes his head at the question, because there's literally a path, it's impossible to get lost, but he keeps a careful eye on Blitz and says loudly:] Oh, yeah, totally and completely lost. We would've been doomed without Blitz.

[Mimas huffs in annoyance, because Lies and Slander.]

[notvaljean]

[Are you patronizing him, Shaggy Reflect Face? DO YOU DARE TO... actually, no, Blitz has a Pokepuff now, he's preoccupied and satisfied with life.]

[With the Electrode eating, Jean gets out another Pokepuff and offers it to Matt.]

Here. For your Eevee.

[Who is looking rather put out by this whole experience.]

I'm Jean, and this is Blitz.

[theotherholt]

-- oh, right. [Honestly, it's a good thing that Jean specified, because Matt 100% would've eaten the Pokepuff himself. The treat somewhat mollifies the Eevee, who makes indignant tiny chirpy sounds as he eats.]

Matt. This is Mimas. Nice to meet you both.

[notvaljean]

[It's okay, Jean wouldn't judge. He may have eaten one himself when he first arrived. They look extra delicious, okay? How can you blame him?]

Mimas...

[For a moment, Jean's brow furrows, like he's trying to remember something, but then he loses it. He knows he's heard that word before, but he can't place it.]

Nice to meet you too. Are you new around here?

[Because, no offense, but if you've been here awhile, you'd probably know better than to follow an Electrode anywhere.]

[theotherholt]

Yeahhhh, it's, um. The name of a moon, back in my world. [He is a complete and total nerd. Who might be stealing a bite of that pokepuff, because he is new here and hungry.]

Mmm-hmm, just got here a couple days ago. [Has he been in the woods the whole time? Probably.]

[notvaljean]

[Jean sees you sneaking that bite of Pokepuff, buddy, and if you're that hungry, he'll take you somewhere and get you something to eat!]

Right, one of the big ones! On one of the far planets!

[Jean doesn't remember which one, just that it was one of the big ones, the ones far away.]

Do you want to go into town? We can get you something to eat. [Besides Pokepuff, that is.]

[theotherholt]

Oh, that much must be the same, then. [Matt feeds the rest of the puff to Mimas, because he's a nice trainer, then blinks a couple times.]

Ah, town. Right. I have...zero money.

[notvaljean]

Oh, I don't know if it's the same or not; we don't know anything about outer space where I'm from. I learned it all here.

[From a dorito-shaped man with a unique hair color schematic, perhaps you've heard of him? But nah, that would be too much of a coincidence, and Shiro never mentioned looking out for anyone named Matt.]

That's fine, I can spot you. Blitz here makes sure I always have extra cash.

[Proud crackling. Someone has to hassle all those preschoolers and take their money!]

[theotherholt]

[Honestly, give it ten minutes, Matt will mention Shiro with the most pining of looks and Jean will have a lightbulb moment.]

Really? Is the space here the same? [He leans back, looking up at the sky like it has the answers.]

....where does...Blitz get the money? [Is he a mafia orb?]

[notvaljean]

[And then Jean will have to immediately drag Matt to Shiro. Here you go, space dad, he found one of your friends!]

I have no idea. I don't think so? Maybe? You'd have to ask my friend about that.

[Which friend, Jean? Which one?]

Beating up preschoolers.

[Said with no shame as he starts to lead them out of the forest.]

[theotherholt]

You, ah, aren't...super into it, huh? [It's a tease, but a gentle one, given with a lopsided smile.]

...beg your pardon? [Matt tags along, brow furrowing, wondering if he's just gotten himself into the company of A Thug.]

[notvaljean]

No, I like it, I'm just not very good at it yet. Not like Armin or Shiro.

[mic drop]

Look, I don't encourage it. He just does it on his own.

[Proud crackling. Yes, he's A Thug Pokemon, and proud of it.]

[theotherholt]

[Matt has So Many Questions about your punkass orb, Jean, but first he needs to stand up a little straighter, eyes very wide, clearly having a Big Gay Moment.]

...Shiro? Shiro is here? He's...he's here?

[notvaljean]

[Blitz is a total punkass, it's true. He wears the title proudly.]

You know Shiro? Big muscular guy, wears black all the time, kind of shaped like an upside down triangle?

[You know, that guy?]

Yeah, he's here! Are you one of his friends from home?

[theotherholt]

He didn't wear as much black when I knew him, but...but it has to be. It's gotta be.

...yes. A friend. [A friend with a Big Old Crush.]

[notvaljean]

Hold on, I'm pretty sure I've got a picture of him here somewhere...

[Just let him scroll through his communicator until... ah! Here it is! Jean turns the device around so Matt can see it, and yes, that's definitely Shiro, looking long-suffering and with two Spheals on his chest. The Spheals are grinning cheerfully at the camera, and one of them (Fat Ice Dog) is waving a flipper.]

This guy?

[theotherholt]

[Matt leans in and immediately bursts into laughter.]

What -- what are those on him?

[notvaljean]

[Yes, excellent, Matt has zeroed in on the best part of the picture. Jean likes this nerd.]

Those are Spheals. The one waving is mine, Fat Ice Dog, and the other one is Shiro's, Europa.

[See, another nerdy moon name. Truly the two of you are nerd soulmates.]

Want me to take you to him?

[theotherholt]

You named it...you literally named it Fat Ice Dog.

[Matt laughs, incredulous -- and of course it's name is Europa. Of course. It only makes sense. He looks up, hopeful and amazed and maybe a little misty-eyed.]

I do. Yeah. More than...more than anything.

[notvaljean]

Well, yeah, that's what he is.

[Jean tilts his head a little at Matt's expression, at first curious, and then realizing where he's seen that face before. That's the face of someone about to be reunited with someone deeply important to them, and Jean's smile is both encouraging and a little sad. Would that he'll get to make that face himself someday...]

Come on. Let's get out of the woods and get you two something to eat, and I'll call him to come pick you up.