Week 1.

[azumods]

WEEK 1. As Cynthia had promised, the sun does indeed rise the next morning. Whether you slept or not (and sleeping inside the Pokémon Center you were in before seems totally fine by the attendant), it seems Cynthia kept her word; she left sometime shortly before sunrise, and you haven't been bothered by Team Galactic and those that work for it in the interim. It isn't advisable to return to the headquarters building, however. At least not for the time being. However, a new day does dawn, and with it comes the knowledge that you're in an unfamiliar city, completely on your own. There are several things to be done before you can leave: gathering supplies and provisions, finding maps, obtaining new clothes... Of course, your new "companions" are still with you, and they don't seem willing to leave your side; they'll follow you dutifully, but they still seem...wrong, horribly so, and it doesn't seem to be wearing off. Maybe if you work with them a little...? Try to talk to them, train them, teach them to do things... Who knows? It might do them some good. CURRENT LOCATION: VEILSTONE CITY POKEMON AVAILABLE: WITHIN CITIES MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY [OOC: Welcome to week one of Azume; feel free to make as many top levels as you'd like and tag out to other characters! This post is for all of your interactions this week... at least until the weekend. Don't forget that a write-up is due this weekend! Feel free to investigate the city as you see fit this week; we ask only that you try to stagger investigations and be mindful of what's already been checked. If you wish to investigate, notify the mods in your comment subject for your top-level and we'll get on it as soon as possible!]

Comments

[rainbowlife]

I'm not sure if having a resistance would be any safer. If someone is caught and they realize they can't "re-educate" us, who knows what they'll do.

[anythingforyou]

I'll make something perfect for her, then.

[Camilla starts getting the materials she'll need ready for her project, though the question gets her to nod her head.]

I have, actually; I would say that I've known how to do so since I was ten years old, and I've only gotten better since. I do embroidery and the like as well.

Is there something else you need assistance with, or is it simply for curiosity's sake...?

[factorization]

[Oh, she eats this shit up.]

I wouldn't be opposed to learning. After all, it'd be really bad if I ended up being useless.

[bloodspent]

...You know, I suspect people would get real mad at you for that because they're weird about their pets, but please throw a cat at that guy's face.

[bloodspent]

Yeah, unfortunately.

[thanks, dad]

[radiantflame]

[i s2g]

You are going to leave this man be.

[divinedescendant]

[waves her hand, a little dismissively]

You're very kind to say so, but I haven't done much of anything yet. We do have a lovely group here, though, don't we? Everyone has been so accommodating.

[besides all the murder screaming she guesses]

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

[rainbowlife]

Haha! That's true!

[ It's cool, he waited for Rainbow Dragon longer than that. Six months is easy!! ]

[greydients]

[Rey has been standing quietly off to the side, listening to everyone else make their introductions - she hasn't...really had all that much experience with speaking to a large group of people, and while she'd never admit it if you asked her, she's nervous. These people are going to be her allies, though, and Leia always seemed so calm whenever she addressed the Resistance...maybe it just required practice?

...

Practice it is, then.]

...I'm Rey.

[...what...to say about herself, um, everyone seems to be listing their useful skills...]

I'm from a desert - that's where I grew up. I made my way by scavenging parts of ships to exchange for food.

[Well that just sounds depressing-

...ah, that! That's worth mentioning, hang on-]

I've always loved pulling machines apart and putting them back together, so if you need help with anything mechanical, just let me know.

[That was good....ooh, also-]

I'm used to combat and I'm also quite good at wilderness survival, so. I'm actually quite looking forward to getting out on the routes.

[...she has spotted some greenery around the edges of the city and ooooh my god trees and plants and f-flowers-]

So...yes. Let me know if you need my help with anything.

[..........]

May the Force be with you.

[#nailedit, Leia would be so proud]

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[bloodspent]

[...You know, maybe one day the novelty will wear off and Jake will have a reaction to things that are going on that isn't "well, that's the cutest shit I've ever seen", but no, seriously, that's the cutest shit he's ever seen.

He'll let her do her thing for a while, before just- ]

Hey, you're not bad. Song's pretty cute, too, from what I can tell.

[azumods]

[Hey, Kayneth! So what exactly are you checking out?]

[enjoymyatelier]

Practicality, mostly.

[he hooks that ball on his belt!]

All the guides I’ve read have suggested raising a variety of Pokémon instead of just one, and I think this one might be helpful in dealing with Grass Pokémon, since I’ve found out the one I started with is Water and Ghost.

Also, I wanted a Pokémon that could fly in case I needed to send messages over a long distance. I don’t know how good she’ll be at that right out of the gate, but I think it’s best to try and be prepared.

[enjoymyatelier]

Well. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who’s not looking forward to camping.

[hesychast]

[ He smiles. ]

What is your profession if you don't mind me asking? And your name, of course.

[greydients]

...so she gave you a reason to keep going, basically? I think I understand.

[There's been plenty of nights where only her thoughts have kept her going - thoughts of parents who loved her returning to take her away. Even if the whole 'parents' thing didn't really work out...just having that hope, that reason...it was enough to stave off hunger for one more night.]

You'll have to make sure you get back to her.

[...]

...thanks for talking to me, by the way. It's been nice.

[Have a soft smile, you.]

Even if you haven't been much help with the clothes.

[rainbowlife]

[ Yosh! That's what he likes to see. Good job, good job, he's rooting for you, Monta! He flashes the chimchar a gentle smile before looking over at Sena. Who looks kind of uneasy. Oops. ]

Eheh. [ Is that a bit nervous? Double whoops. ] I do! How'd you come up with it?

[greydients]

[If that momentary look of panic coming across Rey's face doesn't answer your question, Michael...]

Measurements...? You mean, of my body?

[.....no, no she does not.]

...could we just guess? I'm pretty skinny, if that helps.

[takestheblame]

I have a lot of confidence in my skills.

[And he likes a good fight, so he intentionally said that for potential challengers to come out of the woodwork and offer a fight. It worked!]

[bloodspent]

I did warn you that I wouldn't be.

[He sounds amused, though.]

Anytime, though. I'm not all that hard to find.

[greydients]

[Oh, you remembered the word 'droid'! Have a smile.]

There are many different types of droids where I come from; some can talk the way you and I are, others just communicate in beeps. Doesn't mean they're not intelligent - it's just how they talk.

[Have a pat, Golett.]

I'm still struggling with the idea that they're living creatures, though. I mean, not machines. Especially yours.

[...Cynthia the thing is made of metal, Please Explain]

Does it...say anything?

[takestheblame]

That'd be good.

[Niiiiice, he likes this. He's not going to think it'll be easier just because Bucky has one arm, if he's saying he wants to fight, that means he's sure he can do well despite that handicap.

It's a good sign!]

[takestheblame]

That'll be difficult.

[Kiryu seems to like the rude response. Fighters with confidence are the best]

[greydients]

I suppose you're right.

[...maybe there are whole planets filled with Pokemon]

Does yours say anything?

[bloodspent]

Doubt it, actually.

[takestheblame]

It's starting to seem like in this world it's expected to have at least one of these creatures with you at all times.

[Society must revolve around these, he supposes]

We'll have to get used to it.