MARCH - APRIL TEST DRIVE MEME

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Comments

[dreamsofahero]

*Sion keeps his tone deliberately calm, almost soothing; he's not going to hide the facts, but that doesn't mean he can't explain them gently*

I'm not, no. And we've yet to determine any sort of pattern as to just when or how people are returned to their worlds... However, there have been multiple accounts verifying that time that passes here has no effect on that of those other worlds.

[runswiththepack]

[Daine was beginning to understand how the Ponyta was feeling - she was getting a headache herself. At least it sounded like she could get back home...but if time stopped back home, then Numair wouldn't be able to help her at all. ]

Gods curse it!

[She swore in frustration, angry at Numair. He should have known that Tristan would of pull something like this. And now she was stuck here for who knows how long.]

[She belatedly realised she was being rude.]

I'm sorry, this is all just a bit overwhelming. I didn't catch your name. I'm Veralidaine Sarrasri, although I prefer just Daine.

[dreamsofahero]

*don't worry, Sion doesn't take offense*

Sion Astal. It's a pleasure to meet you. And I quite understand, it can be a lot to take in.

[runswiththepack]

What happens now? I mean, what do I do? Is there a city or town I should head to? I can earn my keep - I'm good with animals...

[Daine knew how to live off the land but this world was completely different - she didn't even know if the plants were similar to back home. ]

[dreamsofahero]

That's up to you, really. I saw you have a ponyta there, one of the many kinds of pokemon that inhabit this world. Typically, most people called "trainers" will travel with their pokemon companions, challenging other trainers and wild pokemon to friendly matches to test and increase their strength.

Other people prefer to stay in one place, picking a particular city or area to live in, some have even opened businesses here. Short of doing something unlawful like stealing other peoples' pokemon, you're generally welcome to do whatever you prefer.

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[dreamsofahero]

*he shouldn't laugh, really, but this is amusing, okay?*

The pokemon certainly are remarkably good at finding ways to operate these devices anyway, aren't they?

[runswiththepack]

[Daine looks shocked.]

You mean people use these beautiful animals to fight for a living? That's horrible! What kind of person would do that?

There must be something else I can do to earn a living because I refuse to do that. Are there stables I could work at, or even a royal kennel?

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[kacchan]

[He scowls into the gear, a vein pulsing in his temple]

What do you think you're laughing at, you bastard!?

He grits his teeth, irritation obvious]

More like good at screwing with all my shit! How do they even pick it up? They don't even have hands!

Re: Video

[dreamsofahero]

*totally unfazed by that*

A mystery for all time, undoubtedly. But perhaps it was just trying to help you out? Some Pokemon seem to get the idea into their heads that it's good for their trainers to use their pokegear regularly, for some reason...

[dreamsofahero]

*that gets a slight raised eyebrow, but otherwise his expression is still calm*

Have you tried asking the opinion of your partner there on the matter? In most cases, it's the pokemon themselves who desire to hone and test their skills in the first place.

*and some with no interest in battling, but in his experience those are the exception, rather than the rule*

There is a ranch in western Johto, and I believe someone runs a breeding center in Kanto, but there's no official "royalty" or such here to have a kennel in the first place.

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[kacchan]

[Okay, so maybe Bakugou is one of the least social people you could ever meet, and maybe he feels a little called out by that, because maybe, just maybe his Pokemon has reason to want him to use his gear more; he's probably talked to a total of two people this entire time, and it wasn't even his idea.]

Well, they've sure got a fucked up idea of helping. This thing has teeth marks on it now. What's the point of using this thing, anyway? I'm doing just fine on my own! I don't see the point in transmitting everything I do to a bunch of idiot strangers.

Re: Video

[dreamsofahero]

As clever as many of them are, it's still typical for pokemon to... misunderstand things a bit. Usually they mean well, though.

*usually*

And I think most people use their pokegear to ask questions, or to broadcast announcements of things they want everyone to hear. Or sometimes because they're bored and want to talk to someone. You certainly don't have to put anything personal on it if you don't want to, after all.

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[kacchan]

In mine's case, I think he's just trying to make me look like an ass.

[Bakugou is fairly sure, however, that his Pokemon does just mean well, and that he wants him to interact with other trainers because he wants to be able to spend more time with other Pokemon. Bakugou is far too stubborn to interact with the other trainers for non-battle-related purposes, however. He's never made much effort to be social for the fun of it and he doesn't plan to start now.]

Personal or not, I don't want a bunch of dumbass nerds knowing my business. Like I'd wanna talk to any of these jerks unless I had a damn good reason.

Re: Video

[dreamsofahero]

You think so? He must not realize how common this sort of thing is, I doubt anyone would think to blame you for it when they've probably had to deal with the same sort of thing themselves...

*laugh at him, however.....*

Though, what sort of reason would be a good reason?

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[kacchan]

Like I give a damn what those losers think, anyway.

[He thinks for a moment, not really sure what would qualify as a good enough reason to actually go out of his way to reach out on purpose. It would definitely have to take a lot.]

I don't know. I guess maybe if my Pokemon was sick or something? I don't know shit about what to do about something like that.

[A beat.]

Does that kinda thing happen often?

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[dreamsofahero]

*Sion will politely refrain from asking whether he'd mind if said "losers" were to laugh at it...*

Thankfully, no. Pokemon are remarkably resilient so long as they're properly cared for.

xefros tritoh X hiveswap

[grubbles]

(network; text!)
hello
sorry for bothering you
i accidentally Xed paths with this snorlaX who decided to sit on my nub
i tried my best to get him to move but he seems pretty Xcited to chill on my body X:(
which is totally cool but i can't feel my nub anymore
please help im starting to fall asleep from Xhaustion
once again sorry for the bother X:)

(choose your own adventure!)
[or come up with your own starter and i'll bounce off of you!! ]

HERE HE IS, YOUR ONLY (PRINCE OF) HOPE

[unconchonable]

needless to say rustblood youre as good as dead
maybe the snorlax wwill wwake up and eat you for a snack before you starvve to death
id say maybe next time youd do wwell to not put your bloody nubs under colossal fatbeasts but its lookin grim for you and next time aint seemin fuckin applicable
i flippin swwear wwere it not for us sea dwwellers keepin you lowwbloods in check youd be killin yourselvves evven faster than wwe do already

gross!!!!

[grubbles]

oh my gosh i am so sorry for the disturbance X:(
it is 100 and X percent my fault for getting Xcited over the snorlaX
my think pan just wasnt in the right place at the time sorry ill do better neXt time to not get Xcited over the snorlaX
he just looked a lot like my little Xully but way bigger X:D maybe Xully will become a snorlaX if i train him to be big and strong
sorry im running my talk blaster and wasting your time D:X
do you think you can help me out before the snorlaX eats me for a snack
i dont know who will take care of Xully and finny if i flop over now X:(

;)

[unconchonable]

[Oh. Oh yes, Eridan can get used to this. That's right, apologize and grovel before him gutterblood.]

as you should be
at least you got SOME sense recognizin your mistake
thats better than SOME crustcrawwlers admittedly
also i aint gonna help just anyone let alone some idiot rustblood wwho thought it a smart fuckin movve to go and get stuck under a snorlax
seriously howw did you survvivve on alternia not that it matters really
but wwhat am i gonna get outta this if i help you my infinite wwisdom and kickass assistance aint free you knoww

X:,(

[grubbles]

sorry
i dont have anything to give you for saving me
except uh my friendship X:) and uh sorry i guess that isnt much is it X:(
i would owe you a huge favor if you would be so kind to help me and i would work hard to pay off this debt because that is the burgundy way X:D
but if i have to get eaten by a snorlaX i guess i deserve that too

[unconchonable]

wwell
i can think of somethin you could givve me somethin ivve been wwithout since ivve arrivved
wwhat wwith you bein a rustblood and all and me bein of royal blood
i mean youd owwe me your life after all so wwhy dont you become my personal butler
at least youd havve a purpose then

[grubbles]

[please snorlax, eat me now]

oh well um i guess if you think thats a fair trade then who am i to argue X:) thank you X:D
i am not very good at it but i know all the things about fork placement
but i also have to take care of Xully and finny so sorry about that

she wouldn't shut up so hey here's mom

[styxiedust]

[Boy, some of these kids sure like text.]

It's not a bother, dear. What route are you on?

[A pause, he can't see it but She Sees and is a little miffed by what she sees.]

You don't have to agree to any "trades" by the by, I'll come get you regardless.

bless

[grubbles]

[texting is all the craze!! just wait till you hear about selfies!]

oh thank you thank you X:D sorry i cant remember which route im on but i think i saw a Xing sign for route X or maybe that was actually 16
im not sure X:( sorry i wasnt really paying atXtion to where i was walking ive got my sponge in the sky as they say

are you sure i dont want to be a bother
sorry if im being a bother
its ok if you think im being a bother X:)