01 | Voice/Video; Action for New Bark Town | How do I technology?

[colorsofthewind]

[ You can hear fabric rustling, and the sound is muffled, like someone left their 'Gear on inside their pocket. ] Calm down, Talim. Okay.

There must be some mistake-- Excuse me! Someone? This woman is not my mother. I must-- Oh! [ There's a thud, and the 'Gear goes clattering to the ground. The video kicks on at a rather odd angle, showing... someone's foot, a bag, a pokéball, and, well, the ground. ] I'm terribly sorry.

[ The foot knocks into the pokéball, causing it to open. Talim gives a squeak of surprise, and falls flat on her butt, narrowly missing the already fallen 'Gear. ]

Scyther.

Ah. Hello?

Comments

Re: [video]

[combat_butler]

Y-Yeah... I don't want to imagine what the secluded area of the world they have all the normal animals hiding in is like...

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

It can't be all that bad, can it? [ FOREVER THE OPTIMIST ]

[video]

[combat_butler]

... I would hope not, but for I all I know it could be some kind of demilitarized zone made specifically for animals that Pokemon aren't allowed into...

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

Please don't say things like that.

[video]

[combat_butler]

--ah! S-Sorry... It was just one of the first things that sprung to mind.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

No, it's just... I'm sure everything's fine. Everything seems fine. [ she can't read the winds here like she can at home, and it's bothering her ]

[video]

[combat_butler]

--eh? Are... are you really sure? That sounded like you were reassuring yourself more than anything.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

Mm, well. I have a better sense of things back home. Here it seems I'm totally out of my element.

[video]

[combat_butler]

--ah. Power loss? That's pretty common.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

I suppose it could be considered a power, but I've never really thought of it that way.

Why would it be taken away?

[video]

[combat_butler]

As far as I know, most people lose their special powers and abilities so they have to rely on their new partner.

... that's how I interpret it at least.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

[ She looks up at the Scyther a moment, then smiles ]

I like your interpretation.

[video]

[combat_butler]

Ahaha... It's just a lot nicer than thinking it's all some plot or evil scheme or anything like that.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

Even if it is, I still have to rely on him.

[video]

[combat_butler]

Yup! Even if you're physically fit, there's only so much you can do out on the road without relying on your Pokemon.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

Oh? I mean, I've traveled a lot. What makes this place so different?

[video]

[combat_butler]

The wild ones will attack suddenly and without warning if you take a single step into the tall grass.

Sadly the 'They're more afraid of you then you are of them' rule rarely applies here.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

Ah, and the only defense against them is another pokémon?

[video]

[combat_butler]

Mm, exactly.

Although... You can defend yourself again them if you're capable, but... Generally it's not a good idea and far safer to stick with Pokemon against Pokemon.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

I don't really enjoy fighting, but if that's how this world works...

[video]

[combat_butler]

Yeah... It can take a lot of getting used to...

Or you might pick it up right away!

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

I suppose I'll never know until I try.

Thank you for all your help.

[video]

[combat_butler]

--ah! Don't mention it. I'm just lending a hand to yet another newcomer.

And if you need anything else, just ask for Hayate Ayasaki! I'll be sure to do my best to tell you-- or get you-- whatever you need.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

And the same goes for you- whatever help I can give, all you have to do is ask. I'm Talim.

Re: [video]

[combat_butler]

Ehe... I rarely need to ask for assistance, but I'll keep you in mind! Anyway, it's a pleasure to meet you, Talim-san.

... well, for as much as a meeting over the gear counts.