1st Tomoe || Video

[beforethedarkness]

[When the video feed pops up, it briefly shows the sunny sky and some of the familiar scenery of New Bark Town before a rather unimpressed boy appears on screen. The music has already started to irritate him (since he can't seem to find the source and, eerily enough, it's everywhere), but that's not all that's bothering him.

In fact, one of his eyes visibly twitches when an excited chirp sounds and a cute orange bird peeks at the PokéGear's screen. It seems like he's still thinking over exactly what he wants to ask however, and after he manages to coax the bird to sit still -- well, for the moment anyway -- he finally turns to the PokéGear and indicates the creature beside him.]

What is this thing?

[Someone isn't very talkative. Then again, there are several other things wrong that he'd rather not bring up, all things considered.]

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[Video]

[subtlecoruscate]

A Pokemon.

[Not talkative either]

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

[There's a moment of awkward silence, but after a little bit the Torchic hops into Sasuke's lap -- much to his dismay -- and chirps at the camera.]

That's the name for all of these animals?

[The pokedex thing called this particular one a different name, after all. And just what kind of country was he in?]

[Video]

[rollingonice]

It's the general term. But each species [if "species" is the correct description] has it's own name.

[Oh! Another Pokemon? As usual, Spheal takes this as a sign to introduce herself by rolling into the line of the video]

SPHEAALLL!!! [...that means "HELLO!"]

They usually say their names. [So it's easy enough to figure out even without the Pokedex]

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

Hm. [He nods, then frowns down even more at the Torchic as it responds with a rather loud crow of its name in response.]

And they're the only means of combat here?

Video [I AM DETERMINED TO MAKE CHI FRIENDS WITH THE MOST INNAPROPRIATE CHARACTERS.]

[usedscratch]

It's a pokey! There are lots of different kinds, but they are good for makin' friends with!

[Video] Haha and I thank you for the CR, even if Sasuke doesn't feel the same way.

[beforethedarkness]

[He frowns at the camera, although it's more because of the Torchic climbing up his shirt and attempting to perch on his shoulder.]

... I don't need new friends.

Re: [Video] When I played at Luceti, I successfully made her friends with Heine Rammsteiner. :3

[usedscratch]

Mya? Why? Friends are fun! Plus, pokeys can do all sorts of cool things!

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[lightofheart]

[Have a cheerful-looking redhead popping up right about now, a Togepi just visible in her lap.]

If you need any help, one of my friends made a guide to help out those that are new. It's a lot more in-depth than the one in your bag. I can send it to you, if you'd like.

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

[Well, at least he's not the only one stuck with a cute thing. His own 'cute thing' peeks up at the screen curiously and he seems annoyed for a brief moment before glancing to the camera again.]

You get new people a lot?

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[lightofheart]

[She tilts her head slightly, trying to figure out how to really answer that. But she at least manages a little wave to his Torchic. Cute things are the best things.]

I guess you could say that! I'm still relatively new myself - it hasn't even been a full two months since I got here. But Riku, he's been here for a long time, so it's safe to say he knows what he's doing.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

Either your best friend or your worst enemy while you're here.

_{[It's a blunt answer from... a girl who sort of looks like a burnt piece of toast. Possibly ironically.]}

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

[This girl looks like she was on the wrong end of a fire ninjutsu. Let him stare for a moment before he dares to ask.] Care to elaborate?

[Don't mind the Torchic trying to perch on his head now, even though it's just a little too big. He's just about had it with this thing already.]

[Video]

[foolishwren]

Well, considering you're stuck with them, either you'll get along and it'll be awesome, or they'll drive you completely insane.

_{[... Or. Well. BOTH.]}

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[bewilding]

That depends on who you ask.

[ a playful lull from the judith department, one arm crossed over her chest. ]

[Video]

[beforethedarkness]

I've gotten my answer several times over. [It seems like he's given up on trying to get Torchic to sit still... At least, on his lap. The pokemon coos at the camera from its rather comfortable perch on top of the boy's head and waves one stubby feathered arm at it.]

[Video]

[bewilding]

[ ... cute. she lifts her hand in greeting to the little torchic, but nothing more than that. ]

And what do you think?

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[uuing]

Uu-.. you mean it isn't obvious?

[ enjoy having a nine year old telling you that, sasuke. ]

[Video] I feel like I have to apologize. Sasuke is NOT a nice child. >.>;

[beforethedarkness]

[Said nine-year-old is receiving a cold glare right about then, and that's about all the answer she's going to get to that question.]

sob, it's okay, i know..!

[uuing]

.. No answer? [ her expression turns into a pout at that. ] Maria said something, that means you have to answer, uu-..!

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[stellar_loussier]

[ A pretty blond appears on the screen, but ---

---- sorry Sasuke, but Stellar will completely ignore you in favor of the cute Pokemon. ]

Cute ...

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[stellar_loussier]

[ It would be a minute or so before she would finally look up to ask him. ]

... name?

[ She means the Pokemon's. ]

[beforethedarkness]

Chic! Torchic chic! [The little bird swells at the compliment and fluffs its feathers. Sasuke just sighs, keeping his eyes on the bird while he answers.]

He's Torchic.

[islandshore]

Torchic. Fire type, evolves into Blaziken after a while.

[As he says this, his oversized Charizard, Flare, lets out a soft 'Grrgh'.]]

Looks like most people have covered, but if you need more specifics, I wrote a guide that goes into more solid detail.

[Since he's knew, he'll probably need it. Heh.]

[beforethedarkness]

[Blaziken? He'll definitely have to use the pokedex to look it up later. But, the mention of the guide gets his attention and he recalls the girl from earlier who happened to send him what he thinks might be the same guide.]

I already have it.

[islandshore]

[...Heh. After taking a moment to skim through the other responses, Riku smirks.]

Man, Kairi sure works fast. Didn't realize she'd already sent it your way.

[Well, that's a little embarrassing, but at least he's got it on hand.]