.001 | video, action for Route 29 | A boy and his baby

[in_praetego]

[ Leaving New Bark Town was his ultimate priority. Despite the fact that he had been well supplied by whoever it was who called herself "Mom", it didn't sit well with him. That person wasn't his mother. There was just no way. That being said, it left a rather unpleasant taste in his mouth. So the boy and his Pokemon had finally settled themselves underneath a tree on Route 29, for him to sort things out and for the Pokemon to go around and play by herself as she was want to do.

The Happiny can be found running around in the background, diving in and out of the tall grass as Yukio sinks down against the tree. ]

I'm not sure how far this network goes but I figured there should be other people out there who can hear me and can maybe answer a few questions.

My name is Yukio Okumura, exorcist, middle first class of True Cross Academy. If there's anyone else from True Cross or anyone who has any idea where it is and how I can get back, I'd appreciate it.

[ He frowns a bit. The next part is a bit of a long stretch but it's worth a try. ]

Also, does anyone know of a Rin Ok--

[ Before he can say his brother's name, he's suddenly interrupted by loud crying. In the background, you can clearly see his Happiny had tripped and is currently bawling its little eyes out. ]

Airi?

[ He gets up, turning to look behind the tree. ]

Airi, I told you to be careful.

[ With a sigh, he decides to head over there before cutting the feed. ]

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[video]

[soundmind]

Ah!

[Well hello there, Yukio, have a dear god NOOOO girl blinking at the camera.]

Rin's my friend, are you...? [She squints and tilts her head, looking over Yukio. Maybe if Rin's hair wasn't as unkempt...] His brother?

[Gosh won't Rin be excited to see that a family member is here!]

Sorry, there's no way to get back to True Cross...or our worlds in general, really. We're all stuck here.

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[in_praetego]

[ His brother is actually here? ...wait, his brother has friends? His delinquent angry at everything never goes to school brother has friends. What kind of mad world is this.

But he's got the Happiny on his lap, looking her flipper-paws and feet over before turning his attention to the camera. ]

Yeah, I am. Though I wasn't sure he'd be here either...

[ Because right now, he's thinking a certain harlequin-demon-dog is behind all this. But the last bit is a cause for attention. ]

Our worlds? You mean... you're from another world?

[ Fancy that. ]

[video]

[soundmind]

He is, he arrived a few weeks before you.

And yes, I am. I mean, I do come from a world where students work for a specialized Academy like you and Rin, but it's not True Cross.

[Oops did she drop a spoiler bomb.]

But...you're going to meet a lot of people that have been pulled here from their own worlds and have since started their, um, "Pokemon journey."

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[bertall]

I was told that there's no way to return home by your own will, but, uh... everything stays the same back home. As for your friend, I'm afraid I don't know anyone with that name--I just got here a few days ago myself. I'm sorry I can't be of much help.

_{[He pauses and gives the Happiny a concerned look.]}

Um... Is it okay? Your pokémon, I mean.

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[in_praetego]

He isn't my friend. He's my brother.

[ There's a small sigh from that, holding the Happiny up who seems to respond quite positively to the attention. She's stopped crying at least and is actually laughing at being held up. ]

I guess she's okay. Doesn't look like anything's hurt or broken by the looks of things.

[ Attention back on the camera. ]

I kind of just got here myself, too. There's probably not too much about this place anyone would know within the first week or so, I'd guess.

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[bertall]

Ah... Sorry. Um... If you don't find him over the network, you might find someone in Cherrygrove who knows him. At least that's where I was told to head if I couldn't find my friends through it.

_{[But the confirmation that it was okay was a relief. He didn't admit it, but seeing his own Vulpix get hurt from a wild Pidgey was unnerving enough--he actually ended up chasing it off so he could tend to it.]}

I'd say your best bet would be to find someone who's been here a little longer than I have for the smaller details--even the woman in the house I woke up in didn't really answer my questions, so I don't know how much help the other natives can be.

[video]

[styxiedust]

...Oh! It's you! The silly Rin's twin brother!

["The silly Rin"...what on earth.]

I told him that you would show up sooner or later, silly thing tried to say that he didn't need company besides his Pokemon, yet...here you are!

[video]

[in_praetego]

[ The silly Ri-- wait what the poop what reputation is this? But Botan's statement causes the smallest nostalgic smile. ]

Typical him...

[ That's just like Rin, the eternal tough guy. ]

I wouldn't suppose you know where he is by now, would you?

[ Because someone has to herd the boy before he hurts himself... or someone else. ]

[video]

[styxiedust]

My guess would be that he's still at one of the beginning cities on the map, perhaps Cherrygrove or Violet. Your backdrop doesn't look terribly familiar...do you mind if I ask where you are?

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

[Well, he can see the resemblance. Minus those moles, of course.]

Yeah, I know Rin. I take it you're his brother, right?

[Video]

[in_praetego]

[ Those're twins for ya. ]

Right. Guess he's probably mentioned me a few times.

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

Actually, he didn't. Probably because the subject never comes up.

[Because Pokemooooooooon.]

( video )

[stressed]

Hello Okumura Yukio-san! Please do not be alarmed, there are many others here who are in the same situation as you. One of them being your brother, actually! He misses you very much, so I'll be sure to send him the message that you're here now - unless he stumbles upon this himself, of course.

[ with that being said.. ]

Now, do you have any questions? I can answer them for you!

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[in_praetego]

[ Wow jeebus his brother isn't as much as a loser as he was back home... and by loser, he means less angry and antisocial if he has all these impressions to go by. ]

I'd appreciate that, thanks.

[ There's a small frown though. ]

I've got a lot of questions really, if you have the time.

( video )

[stressed]

[ helper tsubasa to the rescue. ]

I have all the time in the world! What would you like to start with?

( video )

[openturn]

Well, my name's Rin, but I doubt I'm who you're looking for.

( video )

[in_praetego]

N... no. [ Nervous laughter here. ] The Rin I'm looking for is my brother

Sorry for the mix-up.

( video )

[openturn]

... It's fine. Two people having the same name isn't that uncommon, after all.

[ Two guys having the same girly name, though... ok, the chances are a little slimmer. ]

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[timelymaid]

I'd be happy to answer any questions!! I don't know anyone named Rin, though.

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[in_praetego]

He'll show up if he's around, I'm sure.

[ A pause. ]

Would you know how many people have been brought here?

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[timelymaid]

Depends! Do you mean a headcount of all of us here currently, or through all time...? Because both answers I don't know exactly, but for the "here currently" I'd say we're on the higher side between one to two hundred.

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[ealaigh]

Unfortunately, the names you mentioned does not sound familiar to me at all.

[a shame, considering he has all the intentions of helping him out with finding them.

But he supposes telling him about the nature of this world works too.]

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[in_praetego]

It was on the off-chance that he would've heard it if he was around... or maybe someone knew him.

Thanks anyway.

[video]

[triptoprofiling]

Never heard of the place but you're a long way from home. All I can offer is some help getting around.

[Huh, funny enough he does know a Rin. Is it the same Rin he knows? Those are some pretty damn high odds.]

You got two options: A hike or a ferry-ride. Either choice you'll be stuck in the outdoors one way or the other.

[video]

[in_praetego]

I'm starting to think I'm much farther from home that I first thought.

[ There's a small frown though. ]

Does anyone do anything here apart from move around outdoors?