First Case {Video}

[straight_and_true]

Okay, this is not cool. I was enjoying that cup of coffee, alright!

[The voice on the other end of your Gears comes through before the feed does, or at least it seems to. Then whoever's holding it seems to realize that they're covering the camera with their thumb and a man in a cheap blue suit with spiky hair that looks like it belongs in Tomorrowland is revealed.]

Oh, whoops-- Is this a camera? Nifty. Wonder if I can get my ringtone on this thing, I paid for that.

[Right when he says that he realizes that is not the point, and he coughs into his fist.]

Alright, considering this thing is hooked up to a network, I'm going to assume I'm not the only person who's been sucked away from home. Anybody want to share what's going on? I really, really hate being in the dark. And I really, really want to get home. Or at least get another cup of coffee. I feel like I'm gonna need it.

[ooc: IIIIIIIIIII will get a contact post up pronto. In the meantime, have this!]

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[video] 1/IDEK

[failures]

[Larry's response begins before his brain even fully processes the video.]

Sorry Nick, you're stuck...

[failures]

[Wait a second--]

Here...

[failures]

[Holy shit, is this for real? Larry gapes at the screen like he can't believe his eyes.]

... Nick?

[failures]

[And now it's fully hitting him.]

NIIIIIICK!

You're back! You...you...

OKAY DONE

[failures]

[... Don't remember.

But you know what? Larry doesn't even care. He's seeing his best friend again, and that's all that matters. So he drops that subject, and just grins.]

You've got a lot of catching up to do.

[usedsuitup]

Nope. Sorry bro. You're stuck.

[straight_and_true]

Grrrrrrrreat.

[Phoenix sighs and rubs at his face.]

Uh well... can you at least tell me why?

[Video]

[vengefulyears]

[Phoenix is soon greeted by a friendly-looking British man.]

I can assure you that there are plenty of other people going through the same situation you are, good sir. We've been brought to a land called Johto; apparently our task is to capture and raise animal-like creatures called Pokémon. However, I regret to inform you that there is no way to return home of your own free will, so you'd better get used to it here.

[Video]

[straight_and_true]

[Well that's lovely! Somebody polite and not sniffling and smearing snot on the camera!]

It sounds like something out of a kid's show...

[He does groan at the idea of not being able to get home.]

Great. Uh... well, there's probably things I need to know about this place if I'm stuck here, huh?

[video]

[idlewanderlust]

I'm sure you could get another cup of coffee rather easily if you asked around town...

[video]

[straight_and_true]

You think so? I could use one right about now.

video;

[memorychains]

There isn't a way to get home. At least, not by our own choice.

video;

[straight_and_true]

I...don't like the sound of that.

[But then, he suspects nobody does.]

But people have gone home before?

[Video]

[tobeyourhero]

You've entered a new world of adventure!

[Video]

[straight_and_true]

...That almost makes it sound like a good thing. Almost.

[video]

[quickattackjack]

_{[Oh, God. Oh, God, oh, God is it him? Did his good buddy really come back? Jack realizes he's been string awkwardly into the camera and breaks into a wobbly grin. Even Phoenix didn't remember him, there was no reason why they couldn't be friends!]}

Hey there. Welcome to Pokemon Town!

[video]

[straight_and_true]

Uh-- hey. I think they called it New Bark, actually.

[Of course. Though now he's trying to figure out why this guy looks like he wants to cry.]

If you don't mind me asking-- are you okay?

[video]

[vulpesvivus]

You're--

[Otacon was so surprised by even a vaguely familiar face that he forgot to use text like he usually did. It was weird, to see people actually return. Weirder when it was someone that'd been gone for so long.]

...Phoenix, isn't it?

[video]

[straight_and_true]

Huh? Yeah, that's me...

[Phoenix gives the other a weird look.]

Do I know you?

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[foolishwren]

<sub>[... Well there's a voice she hasn't heard in a long time.]

[... A very long time. Over a year, in fact.]

[It's one she thought she'd never hear again.]

[Holy shit.]</sub>

[Video] 2/3

[foolishwren]

<sub>[An actual look at her Gear proves it to be true, and she can't help but just sort of sit there for a moment, stunned.]

[But there's a reality to be addressed and it's a testament to how much this place does things like this that she knows right off the bat to hesitate and gauge the situation. The biggest question when anyone comes back after disappearing is a simple one: Do they remember?]

[In this case, judging by the video... he doesn't.]

[That's enough to puncture the swelling balloon of oh my god he's back?! in Heather's chest a little bit.]

[But... oh well. OH WELL. He's still back.]</sub>

[Video] 3/3

[foolishwren]

_{[The feed pops on.]}

Uh... hey!

New here, huh?

_{[... OKAY SO THAT SOUNDED PRETTY AWKWARD IN HER HEAD TO BEGIN WITH BUT IT SOUNDS EVEN MORE AWKWARD OUT OF IT dammit.]}

[Video]

[francia]

[Well, now here's a face that France hasn't seen in ages! From the contents of the post, it doesn't look like Phoenix remembers his time here, and, considering France only really met Phoenix in the hospital, that might be for the best.]

[France offers a friendly, sympathetic smile.]

Coffee is probably the only reliable thing in this place. That and green tea.

What specifically would you like to know?

[Video]

[straight_and_true]

[It could be. It probably is.]

That doesn't sound promising. Er... Maybe you could tell me where I am and which way's home?

[Maybe? Not likely.]

video; hope you don't mind a late tag :c

[puzzling]

[ Oh, MISTAH NARUHODOOOO Mr Wright! Goodness, it has been truly a long time since Layton has last seen him. It's pretty clear that Mr Wright doesn't seem to remember his last stay here, but would he remember Layton? They did solve the Labyrinth City mystery together, even if... it did kinda take them a short while to recognize each other here, and not because the muns were surprised for a fucking amazing crossover, but since it's really been a while. Well, time to greet him. ]

Unfortunately, I'm afraid that you'll be stuck here with the rest of us for quite a while.

video; never, I love all the backtags. :D

[straight_and_true]

[Unfortunately not, since his mun hasn't played that game yet, though I really, really want to. :'C]

[Phoenix sighs.]

Great. I thought so. What a way to finish a case...