[Lucas follows Red's gesturing to pick out this 'Charizard'. With how different all of these creatures looked, it wasn't too hard to pick out individuals. There, a big orange lizard-like animal with wings!
Huh he looks... a lot like the pictures of the dragons on the wall of the Prayer Sanctuary come to think of it...
No time to question that right now though because Red's encouraging him to follow!]
A-ah, okay!
[Boney gives a yap too, following close behind as the boy follows Red's path. Coming closer, that Charizard was getting bigger and bigger and... he looked kinda fierce. You sure this is okay, Red? Just think of the Drago, Lucas.]
Um... hi, Charizard!
[He tries, gathering his courage and giving his body an odd reddish sheen. Yep, totally exuding all that courage, thanks Empatheias.
...although the sheen disappears as the boy notices something else. He gasps, pointing to Charizard's tail.]
Wait, his tail's on fire! We should get him to the sea!
[ The pokémon looks their way at their approach, already knowing they were coming but head dipping briefly for the fruit he now crunches between his teeth. He rumbles a greeting back, low against his throat, sounding much clearer once he swallows down the food and does it again, and Red steps to him, Jolteon going across to the other side to take a strawberry between his teeth and chucking it -- until remembering Boney. Excitedly, he goes back around to get his attention and to leave it on the sand for him before backing away. Here you go, new friend!!
Though there may be a distraction, of one blond youth spotting a sight... actually very normal! Except he gets both Red and Charizard to look, the fire type's confusion lingering longer than Red's, who laughs a little dismissively. ]
That's normal, all charizards have that! When a charizard's a charmander, they're about this big [ here, he'll make a motion to their height ] and they're born with a small flame on the end of their tail. You have to take good care of it, because a charmander's flame is connected to their life.
But as they evolve, it gets much stronger -- just like them!
[Huh what, spikey new friend is giving him something, give Boney a moment to sniff it out and make sure it's nothing too... weird. The strawberry smells sweet of course and once the dog is sure it's not going to harm him in any way, he snaps it up and wolfs it down, wagging his tail and giving a bark in thanks! Okay, maybe Jolteon was a nice guy when he wasn't sending sparks flying everywhere!
As for Lucas, he's still listening to Red's explanation. So it was a normal thing for this dragon-like creature to have fire on the end of its tail... it was important even.
Watching the size demonstration fills the boy with a greater sense of awe too. Just like the baby Drago, that grew to massive heights.]
They... evolve? You mean like a frog?
[You know... tadpoles growing into frogs, that kind of thing.]
[ Jolteon was watching, and seeing the enjoyment expressed gives a bark in return and then motioning with his body for Boney to follow him before he bounces back over to where the foods are laid out, and especially: the strawberries.
(That's okay Jolteon, you just invite anyone over that you want without asking!!)
The question makes Red pause, questioning what he means -- but, maybe it's just another word for evolve he figures. So, with a nod: ] Yeah, sure! They frog! We call it evolution where I'm from. Evolution and evolving.
[Welp, if food's involved, Boney's hardly going to turn down that invitation so don't mind him as he runs off with Jolteon to take part in their sordid strawberry affair~
Lucas will just... regard Red with some confusion at his choice of words.]
No, no... like a frog. They start off as tadpoles and change shape as they grow... and become frogs, right?
[Riiiight? Surely Red knows something as simple as that. He offers another example, just in case.]
Or like when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly!
[Man, maybe frogs and butterflies weren't as commonplace as he'd first thought. He knew his island was remote, and there were plenty of... unnatural creatures dwelling there currently, but still...]
I guess you don't have those were you come from. After all... I've never seen these 'Pokemon' before either. Although they do look kind of similar to things back home sometimes.
[Lucas turns his attention back to Charizard.]
Your Charizard... he... he kind of looks like a big orange dragon. I mean, I've only ever seen pictures but...
Oh -- we have dragon types... [ How about that. Red tips his head towards Charizard. ] He's a fire and flying type though, but I guess [ and a proper glance his way ] he looks a little like the last evolution of a dragon type back home.
[ An idea pops in his head though, and he's soon lowering down next to his bag. ] Here, I can show you all the pokémon we have back home!
[ It doesn't take far for him to dig in to pull out his pokédex. He pops it open, pushes a few buttons, then turns it around for the boy to take. ]
This is all the known pokémon, mostly. I even got it upgraded from another trainer with a bigger list than the ones I caught back home!
[ A list that extends all the way to Sinnoh's pokémon, legendaries and all. But for ease, it starts with the entry of bulbasaur, where Red points out, ] See the four buttons next to each other? Press the right or bottom one if you want to keep going through the entries.
[ Standard pokédex info of cries, names, typings and small blurbs available. But no category titles because screw those. ]
[Of course, he's not exactly sure what Red means by 'types' but maybe that's close enough? And really, this dragon-like creature wasn't even a dragon type? Well that made no sense...
Now Red's rummaging in his bag for something though, so Lucas watches curiously, even moreso as the other boy takes out a red contraption of some sort. Cautiously, Lucas takes it. He still didn't know much about technology and didn't want to break it if it was that important to Red, but the explanation on how to use it seems simple enough. Even though... the poor kid might be looking rather horrified at the plant-dino-toad present on the screen.
...scrolling down, he doesn't look much better. These were Pokemon? A lot of them looked awfully like Chimeras of some sort. That Blastoise... it looked kinda like those turtles that launched missiles, right? And there was a man-eating plant... a horse on fire... even some kind of dinosaur! And there were others he recognised too - Jolteon and Gengar for example.
...and another, which causes Lucas to pause. He turns the screen towards Red, indicating a purple-ish cat-like creature.]
Mewtwo... I met this one! [A sadness comes over him.] I met him when we were attacked by Elios... He wanted to hurt people and I tried to stop him but... he doesn't trust humans. He won't listen.
That kind of expression, huh... Red isn't sure if it was a good idea to share it or not, but - that was his world and his pokémon (for the most part), so he doesn't let it get to him. He had nothing to be ashamed of.
But then the expression changes further, and-
Mewtwo. ]
...I heard about him, from another trainer. He told me that he's dangerous. [ A pause, then- ] Did he say anything to you?
Mewtwo? Just that... he seems to think humans are using Pokemon as slaves. And the ones who want to be with humans, they're just weak. He can't seem to understand that it's possible to be friends with them - that they want to help their trainers.
[Although, having said that, Lucas doesn't know much about the battling side of things. If he did, he'd likely start to see where Mewtwo was coming from.]
I've met a boy named Trip and his Pokemon seemed happy enough. Yours do too!
[ Trip? He's sure he's heard that name but can't put a face on it, but he doesn't think long enough to try. ]
It's the way pokémon and people should be. We should make each other happy. [ He speaks the words fondly; then, with a pause, he decides to lower down, elbows resting on his legs as his hands knit together. Thinking of pokémon with trainers as slaves... ]
I don't know much about Mewtwo, but there's one where I come from too. [ That should be fine to share. ] It was born inside a laboratory after scientists found a rare pokémon called Mew. There were books about it inside -- but most of the building was destroyed after an accident when a pokémon got out -- Mewtwo.
[ It's already there in the air without him needing to say the same. There's more to this than a mini history lesson though, a thought he's had since coming here too. ]
...When you're someone looking into a world, it must be weird. Trainers keeping pokémon in balls; do you think it's weird? [ His gaze flickers Lucas's way, but he doesn't wait for an answer. ] Someone told me that they tolerate our pokémon because we have them under control. In other worlds, people kill creatures they consider dangerous.
[ Charizard's watching him, the air around him getting tense, and Red strokes a hand against his leg. Maybe it's not worth getting that into it. ]
People hurt him, so all he knows is that and a world inside a laboratory... he is strong too. If he's anything like the one I know, he's one of the strongest pokémon.
[ Let's just pause, give Lucas a moment to process that all. ]
[That part in particular seems to catch Lucas' attention. So he was some kind of experiment? Something grown from this... Mew?]
It's true... I didn't really understand the idea of Pokemon being kept in those balls either. And... well, seeing creatures like your Charizard, I would have felt threatened by him if you weren't around. I would have... tried to defend myself if I had to.
[He doesn't want to say that he'd try and kill the Pokemon, particularly with the sudden heavy atmosphere and with Charizard standing right there, but he hopes Red would get the idea.]
I... I didn't know where Mewtwo had been born but... there are creatures kind of like that in my world. They started off as ordinary animals but...
[He pauses. It was still uncomfortable to talk about, as shown by the strange squeezing sensation that would radiate off him.]
There are people who think they would be more 'cool' if turned into monsters. Stitched together or attached to machines. Sometimes I had to destroy them... but I know it wasn't their fault.
[Lucas looks up to Red.]
Your Mewtwo... did you teach it that it could be friends with humans?
[ Lucas doesn't say the word, but he still doesn't like the clear implication, even though there's a part of him that understands if he had to could mean self-defence. But he keeps that to himself, and soon it's out of the forefront of his mind by the time he describes the...experimentations of his own world.
His eyes widen, a sick look of disgust on his face. The hell...?
But he can't say anything about, not with the question that catches him off-guard more ways than one. He keeps silent, sight lowering briefly. ]
W-well... It's going to be hard to teach someone like that friendship. [ A smile, if small. ] But I want to believe anyone can open their heart to others one day, and we can get things right.
[ His face takes a sour note to it again, however. ] But stitching creatures together... that's disgusting. People who would do that - they're the real danger in the world, who just do with others what they want.
[Of course, these people had affected him personally too, but now wasn't the time for that. That Red understands the atrocity of the deed is enough (but wow you'd have to be sick if you thought it was okay too).]
Once I get back, things will get better. I'll... make sure of that.
[Though perhaps he doesn't sound totally confident in that regard.]
As for Mewtwo? I don't know if he'll ever be able to understand but... I hope he can. I want him to realise that it doesn't matter how he was born... he's alive. That's a good thing. I want him to know what it means to be happy.
I believe anyone can change. It's not gonna be easy, and being here... [ ...well. He can't stop himself from remembering his conversation with Silver, and the added threat that put onto the pokémon, and he didn't have much faith in the police force here...
Time to smile brighter. ] The trainers here don't want to see anyone get hurt. We'll do what we can--
[ A noise erupts from the waters suddenly, drowning out Red with the appearance of (1) one Lapras. Hope you didn't forget about her there, her voice whale-like with the following sound she makes. Her head turns to face them, and
oh. there's company. Let her just coo a greeting their way. ]
[Who could ignore an entrance like that? As the sudden crash of water and the eerie whale-like call echo across to the group from the sea, Lucas and Boney turn to the creature in question who made the noise. Blue, big shell...]
Wow! That must be Lapras! Right?
[All right, seeing such a pretty and seemingly gentle-natured animal out in the sea did bring a smile to the kid's face despite their prior conversation. He chances a glance at Red before looking back to Lapras... and heading closer.]
[ Her response is like a hum, long and elegant, as his approach meets her own closer to the shores where the tips of her flippers could be seen. Her eyes are upon him, looking at him non-intrusively, before she converses in the way others in his own world do so. And you are?
On the outside, there's a questioning note in a similar hum-like tone, which might itself pose the same question easily to others less psychic. ]
[Under the gaze of the majestic creature, subdued by the tone of her voice, the boy finds himself feeling somewhat humbled.
It's then that Lucas gives a bark though: Don't forget about me! Lucas glances to his dog, noting the wagging tail, and offers a small smile.]
And this is Boney. Red told us about you. It's nice to meet you, Lapras!
[Gosh he'd love a ride on her but it feels rude to just come out and ask... although given the nature of this place, Red may be able to pick up on those thoughts if he's tuned in enough.]
[ She tips her head to the both of them, both Lucas and Boney, and a pleasure to meet you too given their way, her outside voice as soft as cooing.
...There is an intense conversation going on over there, and Red is only getting half of it. It looks like introductions though, if they're talking like really conversing... it's pleasant. A much nicer reaction than with the others.
But that was Lapras. Calming to the soul. ]
Lapras is really smart. If you wanna ask her anything, [ not that he needed to read any minds to get that ] just make it a yes or no question, and she'll tell you!
[Maybe something about the sea was comforting to Lucas, and seeing something seemingly so gentle swimming in it was a welcome relief too. Sure, his home oceans weren't exactly the safest... but it had always been there. It was familiar.
At Red's comment, Lucas looks back. He's not sure if Red would really believe him if he said so, but he'd told others before and they seemed fine with it...]
Actually... I can understand her just fine. She seems to understand me too. Back in my world, I could understand the thoughts of animals. I guess... Pokemon aren't really all that different. Since she's smart, it makes it easier.
[He smiles fondly, thinking about his old cows, the pigs, the chickens that were mostly concerned with avoiding being chased. Simple lines of thought but he kind of missed it.]
R...really? [ That surprised him- he knew Lapras could easily understand people and their intentions, but to that point--
or it was because of this boy's apparent gift. Something that makes him want to test it--but he can't think of something, not when mind-reading is such a widespread talent in Empatheias. ]
What's she saying? Is she saying anything now?
[ yes those are good questions. The next noise the water pokémon makes is like a murmuring chuckle, head tipping. Ah, her funny trainer.
Tell him that Gengar has taken his hat, and that I used to be with the scientists at the Silph Co building. That should make him happy.
And you and Boney may ride on my back, if you wish. The waters are calming today.
[He was used to being asked, really. Especially when humans had a bond with their non-human companions - who wouldn't want to know exactly what they were saying?
Still, Lucas feels a bit put on the spot all of a sudden, wondering where to begin to explain about what Lapras is saying to him. Luckily, the Pokemon pipes up with a solution of her own, her pleasant laughter cheering the kid up a little.]
She said... Gengar's taken your hat. And that she used to be with the scientists at Silph Co?
Ah, and thank you, Lapras! That would be fun! Right, Boney?
[He looks down to his doggy pal, who doesn't seem too sure about the whole 'riding on thing in water being fun' part, but he'll deal. Although it's then that Lucas realises just what he'd said earlier... Wait, what, Gengar had suddenly taken Red's hat??]
[ What does Red react to first. The first part is near instant, hands already touching the sound to turn to look around but not making it when Lucas says the rest. Eyes already wide, conflict in his mind and posture--
no, what the heck was that about Gengar having his hat. There she is. ]
Gengar, we see you! Don't lose it!
[ Did you say chuck the hat and spin it around in the air? That's what Gengar heard! Jolteon starts barking, and then he pounces off to chase after her, continuing his yaps the entire time. Catch her if you can, shorty!!!
That results in the huff, more like a snigger, from Charizard, who picks up a piece of food to eat. Yes, nothing new going on here. Lapras takes the time to come closer in, shifting her position to open her shell more up for them to climb. There's spacious room, and the shell not as uncomfortable as it may look with the protruding parts allowing for somewhere to grip onto. You should be able to find a nice spot to lay down on too, Boney. ]
[Silly as the situation was, Lucas can't help but laugh a little at Gengar and her silly tricks, especially seeing Jolteon running after her and barking, as if telling her off. The poor kid hadn't laughed much lately. It was a welcome change.
And at Lapras' invitation, how can he say no? She was evidently waiting for them, so he waves for his dog to follow before approaching the water Pokemon and climbing onto that big shell, using the jutting parts as hand-holds. Boney hesitates... but hey there is a lot of space, so it should be okay, right? Finally, he hops up behind Lucas, nestling between more of the protruding nodules.
Now on Lapras' back, Lucas waves down to Red.]
Red! Do you want to come too?
[They wouldn't go too far after all, right? So he should be able to keep an eye on his other Pokemon, hopefully.]
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Date: 2015-08-31 11:38 am (UTC)Huh he looks... a lot like the pictures of the dragons on the wall of the Prayer Sanctuary come to think of it...
No time to question that right now though because Red's encouraging him to follow!]
A-ah, okay!
[Boney gives a yap too, following close behind as the boy follows Red's path. Coming closer, that Charizard was getting bigger and bigger and... he looked kinda fierce. You sure this is okay, Red? Just think of the Drago, Lucas.]
Um... hi, Charizard!
[He tries, gathering his courage and giving his body an odd reddish sheen. Yep, totally exuding all that courage, thanks Empatheias.
...although the sheen disappears as the boy notices something else. He gasps, pointing to Charizard's tail.]
Wait, his tail's on fire! We should get him to the sea!
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Date: 2015-08-31 01:19 pm (UTC)Though there may be a distraction, of one blond youth spotting a sight... actually very normal! Except he gets both Red and Charizard to look, the fire type's confusion lingering longer than Red's, who laughs a little dismissively. ]
That's normal, all charizards have that! When a charizard's a charmander, they're about this big [ here, he'll make a motion to their height ] and they're born with a small flame on the end of their tail. You have to take good care of it, because a charmander's flame is connected to their life.
But as they evolve, it gets much stronger -- just like them!
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Date: 2015-09-02 06:30 pm (UTC)As for Lucas, he's still listening to Red's explanation. So it was a normal thing for this dragon-like creature to have fire on the end of its tail... it was important even.
Watching the size demonstration fills the boy with a greater sense of awe too. Just like the baby Drago, that grew to massive heights.]
They... evolve? You mean like a frog?
[You know... tadpoles growing into frogs, that kind of thing.]
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Date: 2015-09-03 03:37 pm (UTC)(That's okay Jolteon, you just invite anyone over that you want without asking!!)
The question makes Red pause, questioning what he means -- but, maybe it's just another word for evolve he figures. So, with a nod: ] Yeah, sure! They frog! We call it evolution where I'm from. Evolution and evolving.
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Date: 2015-09-03 06:06 pm (UTC)Lucas will just... regard Red with some confusion at his choice of words.]
No, no... like a frog. They start off as tadpoles and change shape as they grow... and become frogs, right?
[Riiiight? Surely Red knows something as simple as that. He offers another example, just in case.]
Or like when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly!
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Date: 2015-09-03 06:17 pm (UTC)Like... a creature? Are those from your world? [ Is he going to get it wrong about, he feels lost, what wrong turn did he take...
Charizard will just pick up some food to take a bite of, don't mind him. ]
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Date: 2015-09-03 06:41 pm (UTC)[Man, maybe frogs and butterflies weren't as commonplace as he'd first thought. He knew his island was remote, and there were plenty of... unnatural creatures dwelling there currently, but still...]
I guess you don't have those were you come from. After all... I've never seen these 'Pokemon' before either. Although they do look kind of similar to things back home sometimes.
[Lucas turns his attention back to Charizard.]
Your Charizard... he... he kind of looks like a big orange dragon. I mean, I've only ever seen pictures but...
[Would Red even know what a dragon was??]
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Date: 2015-09-03 10:32 pm (UTC)[ An idea pops in his head though, and he's soon lowering down next to his bag. ] Here, I can show you all the pokémon we have back home!
[ It doesn't take far for him to dig in to pull out his pokédex. He pops it open, pushes a few buttons, then turns it around for the boy to take. ]
This is all the known pokémon, mostly. I even got it upgraded from another trainer with a bigger list than the ones I caught back home!
[ A list that extends all the way to Sinnoh's pokémon, legendaries and all. But for ease, it starts with the entry of bulbasaur, where Red points out, ] See the four buttons next to each other? Press the right or bottom one if you want to keep going through the entries.
[ Standard pokédex info of cries, names, typings and small blurbs available. But no category titles because screw those. ]
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Date: 2015-09-05 09:01 am (UTC)Now Red's rummaging in his bag for something though, so Lucas watches curiously, even moreso as the other boy takes out a red contraption of some sort. Cautiously, Lucas takes it. He still didn't know much about technology and didn't want to break it if it was that important to Red, but the explanation on how to use it seems simple enough. Even though... the poor kid might be looking rather horrified at the plant-dino-toad present on the screen.
...scrolling down, he doesn't look much better. These were Pokemon? A lot of them looked awfully like Chimeras of some sort. That Blastoise... it looked kinda like those turtles that launched missiles, right? And there was a man-eating plant... a horse on fire... even some kind of dinosaur! And there were others he recognised too - Jolteon and Gengar for example.
...and another, which causes Lucas to pause. He turns the screen towards Red, indicating a purple-ish cat-like creature.]
Mewtwo... I met this one! [A sadness comes over him.] I met him when we were attacked by Elios... He wanted to hurt people and I tried to stop him but... he doesn't trust humans. He won't listen.
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Date: 2015-09-05 07:52 pm (UTC)That kind of expression, huh... Red isn't sure if it was a good idea to share it or not, but - that was his world and his pokémon (for the most part), so he doesn't let it get to him. He had nothing to be ashamed of.
But then the expression changes further, and-
Mewtwo. ]
...I heard about him, from another trainer. He told me that he's dangerous. [ A pause, then- ] Did he say anything to you?
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Date: 2015-09-09 06:13 pm (UTC)[Although, having said that, Lucas doesn't know much about the battling side of things. If he did, he'd likely start to see where Mewtwo was coming from.]
I've met a boy named Trip and his Pokemon seemed happy enough. Yours do too!
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Date: 2015-09-10 05:25 pm (UTC)It's the way pokémon and people should be. We should make each other happy. [ He speaks the words fondly; then, with a pause, he decides to lower down, elbows resting on his legs as his hands knit together. Thinking of pokémon with trainers as slaves... ]
I don't know much about Mewtwo, but there's one where I come from too. [ That should be fine to share. ] It was born inside a laboratory after scientists found a rare pokémon called Mew. There were books about it inside -- but most of the building was destroyed after an accident when a pokémon got out -- Mewtwo.
[ It's already there in the air without him needing to say the same. There's more to this than a mini history lesson though, a thought he's had since coming here too. ]
...When you're someone looking into a world, it must be weird. Trainers keeping pokémon in balls; do you think it's weird? [ His gaze flickers Lucas's way, but he doesn't wait for an answer. ] Someone told me that they tolerate our pokémon because we have them under control. In other worlds, people kill creatures they consider dangerous.
[ Charizard's watching him, the air around him getting tense, and Red strokes a hand against his leg. Maybe it's not worth getting that into it. ]
People hurt him, so all he knows is that and a world inside a laboratory... he is strong too. If he's anything like the one I know, he's one of the strongest pokémon.
[ Let's just pause, give Lucas a moment to process that all. ]
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Date: 2015-09-10 06:03 pm (UTC)[That part in particular seems to catch Lucas' attention. So he was some kind of experiment? Something grown from this... Mew?]
It's true... I didn't really understand the idea of Pokemon being kept in those balls either. And... well, seeing creatures like your Charizard, I would have felt threatened by him if you weren't around. I would have... tried to defend myself if I had to.
[He doesn't want to say that he'd try and kill the Pokemon, particularly with the sudden heavy atmosphere and with Charizard standing right there, but he hopes Red would get the idea.]
I... I didn't know where Mewtwo had been born but... there are creatures kind of like that in my world. They started off as ordinary animals but...
[He pauses. It was still uncomfortable to talk about, as shown by the strange squeezing sensation that would radiate off him.]
There are people who think they would be more 'cool' if turned into monsters. Stitched together or attached to machines. Sometimes I had to destroy them... but I know it wasn't their fault.
[Lucas looks up to Red.]
Your Mewtwo... did you teach it that it could be friends with humans?
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Date: 2015-09-10 07:02 pm (UTC)His eyes widen, a sick look of disgust on his face. The hell...?
But he can't say anything about, not with the question that catches him off-guard more ways than one. He keeps silent, sight lowering briefly. ]
W-well... It's going to be hard to teach someone like that friendship. [ A smile, if small. ] But I want to believe anyone can open their heart to others one day, and we can get things right.
[ His face takes a sour note to it again, however. ] But stitching creatures together... that's disgusting. People who would do that - they're the real danger in the world, who just do with others what they want.
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Date: 2015-09-10 07:38 pm (UTC)[Of course, these people had affected him personally too, but now wasn't the time for that. That Red understands the atrocity of the deed is enough (but wow you'd have to be sick if you thought it was okay too).]
Once I get back, things will get better. I'll... make sure of that.
[Though perhaps he doesn't sound totally confident in that regard.]
As for Mewtwo? I don't know if he'll ever be able to understand but... I hope he can. I want him to realise that it doesn't matter how he was born... he's alive. That's a good thing. I want him to know what it means to be happy.
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Date: 2015-09-10 11:25 pm (UTC)Time to smile brighter. ] The trainers here don't want to see anyone get hurt. We'll do what we can--
[ A noise erupts from the waters suddenly, drowning out Red with the appearance of (1) one Lapras. Hope you didn't forget about her there, her voice whale-like with the following sound she makes. Her head turns to face them, and
oh. there's company. Let her just coo a greeting their way. ]
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Date: 2015-09-12 07:20 pm (UTC)Wow! That must be Lapras! Right?
[All right, seeing such a pretty and seemingly gentle-natured animal out in the sea did bring a smile to the kid's face despite their prior conversation. He chances a glance at Red before looking back to Lapras... and heading closer.]
Lapras...?
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Date: 2015-09-12 07:45 pm (UTC)On the outside, there's a questioning note in a similar hum-like tone, which might itself pose the same question easily to others less psychic. ]
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Date: 2015-09-13 06:26 pm (UTC)[Under the gaze of the majestic creature, subdued by the tone of her voice, the boy finds himself feeling somewhat humbled.
It's then that Lucas gives a bark though: Don't forget about me! Lucas glances to his dog, noting the wagging tail, and offers a small smile.]
And this is Boney. Red told us about you. It's nice to meet you, Lapras!
[Gosh he'd love a ride on her but it feels rude to just come out and ask... although given the nature of this place, Red may be able to pick up on those thoughts if he's tuned in enough.]
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Date: 2015-09-13 08:59 pm (UTC)...There is an intense conversation going on over there, and Red is only getting half of it. It looks like introductions though, if they're talking like really conversing... it's pleasant. A much nicer reaction than with the others.
But that was Lapras. Calming to the soul. ]
Lapras is really smart. If you wanna ask her anything, [ not that he needed to read any minds to get that ] just make it a yes or no question, and she'll tell you!
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Date: 2015-09-14 07:38 pm (UTC)At Red's comment, Lucas looks back. He's not sure if Red would really believe him if he said so, but he'd told others before and they seemed fine with it...]
Actually... I can understand her just fine. She seems to understand me too. Back in my world, I could understand the thoughts of animals. I guess... Pokemon aren't really all that different. Since she's smart, it makes it easier.
[He smiles fondly, thinking about his old cows, the pigs, the chickens that were mostly concerned with avoiding being chased. Simple lines of thought but he kind of missed it.]
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Date: 2015-09-15 12:14 am (UTC)or it was because of this boy's apparent gift. Something that makes him want to test it--but he can't think of something, not when mind-reading is such a widespread talent in Empatheias. ]
What's she saying? Is she saying anything now?
[ yes those are good questions. The next noise the water pokémon makes is like a murmuring chuckle, head tipping. Ah, her funny trainer.
Tell him that Gengar has taken his hat, and that I used to be with the scientists at the Silph Co building. That should make him happy.
And you and Boney may ride on my back, if you wish. The waters are calming today.
All of these things = all true. ]
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Date: 2015-09-16 06:47 pm (UTC)Still, Lucas feels a bit put on the spot all of a sudden, wondering where to begin to explain about what Lapras is saying to him. Luckily, the Pokemon pipes up with a solution of her own, her pleasant laughter cheering the kid up a little.]
She said... Gengar's taken your hat. And that she used to be with the scientists at Silph Co?
Ah, and thank you, Lapras! That would be fun! Right, Boney?
[He looks down to his doggy pal, who doesn't seem too sure about the whole 'riding on thing in water being fun' part, but he'll deal. Although it's then that Lucas realises just what he'd said earlier... Wait, what, Gengar had suddenly taken Red's hat??]
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Date: 2015-09-16 10:37 pm (UTC)[ What does Red react to first. The first part is near instant, hands already touching the sound to turn to look around but not making it when Lucas says the rest. Eyes already wide, conflict in his mind and posture--
no, what the heck was that about Gengar having his hat. There she is. ]
Gengar, we see you! Don't lose it!
[ Did you say chuck the hat and spin it around in the air? That's what Gengar heard! Jolteon starts barking, and then he pounces off to chase after her, continuing his yaps the entire time. Catch her if you can, shorty!!!
That results in the huff, more like a snigger, from Charizard, who picks up a piece of food to eat. Yes, nothing new going on here. Lapras takes the time to come closer in, shifting her position to open her shell more up for them to climb. There's spacious room, and the shell not as uncomfortable as it may look with the protruding parts allowing for somewhere to grip onto. You should be able to find a nice spot to lay down on too, Boney. ]
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Date: 2015-09-17 07:45 pm (UTC)And at Lapras' invitation, how can he say no? She was evidently waiting for them, so he waves for his dog to follow before approaching the water Pokemon and climbing onto that big shell, using the jutting parts as hand-holds. Boney hesitates... but hey there is a lot of space, so it should be okay, right? Finally, he hops up behind Lucas, nestling between more of the protruding nodules.
Now on Lapras' back, Lucas waves down to Red.]
Red! Do you want to come too?
[They wouldn't go too far after all, right? So he should be able to keep an eye on his other Pokemon, hopefully.]
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