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

[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.

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

I'd like to meet you in person one day.

[video]

[combat_butler]

Mmm... There are actually a lot of people I'd like to meet in person one day, to be perfectly honest... It can be pretty tough to manage though, since it takes days to get from town to town, and I'm pretty far along...

Still, I'm sure we'll get the chance someday!

[video]

[colorsofthewind]

I'll find you one day, I'm sure.

[video]

[combat_butler]

--eh? *blushing a bit at how... direct that was* Y-Yeah... At least I'm pretty easy to spot!