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First Case {Video}

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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[Oh, he's used to it by now. That doesn't stop the sinking feeling in his stomach that tells him talking to this guy is going to be a chore and a half.]

Er... Why not?

Uh...huh. How do you mean? Are they typically dangerous?

[This sounds...like a bad idea suddenly. A very bad idea.]

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

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

[But then, he suspects nobody does.]

But people have gone home before?

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

Starters are typically significantly less dangerous than wild Pokémon, but much like humans, Pokémon have all sorts of different personalities, so they can still be a handful. Especially if it's a large Pokémon.

Oh, yeah, I guess that makes sense.

[How large could it possibly be? ...He probably doesn't really wanna know. Just to be safe, he'll toss the thing a few yards away, ready to jump out of the way if it turns out to be bigger than that somehow.]

[Thankfully, size doesn't seem to be an issue. Getting a faceful of speeding purple ghost and his face licked does.]

Gaaaastly~♥

Gack! Get off of me!

[Clive can't help but laugh at the sight.]

Ah, a Gastly! I have the final evolution of that. Ghost Pokémon make wonderful additions to any team!

[Because Ghost Pokémon are the biggest trolls ever, just like Clive...]

_{[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!

[It takes him a minute to respond, considering he's fighting it off of him.]

Well, it seems really friendly, anyway!

[Biggest trolls, man. The biggest.]

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?

I'm quite alright! Hah, I've just been cutting onions.

_{[Jack, you aren't even in the kitchen, you're outside.]}

If you've got any questions, I'm happy to help!

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?

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Huh...? Well, if you're sure that's it.

[He'll let it slide, considering it doesn't seem too important at the moment.]

Well, considering I have no idea what's going on, I've got a million and one of them.

Huh? Yeah, that's me...

[Phoenix gives the other a weird look.]

Do I know you?

Not exactly, no.

My name's Hal Emmerich, most people just call me Otacon. Welcome to Johto.

Uh...thanks? Though I'm not sure it's something to be thankful for.

[This whole encounter is kind of bewildering.]

How do you know my name, then?

_{[Jack coughs and his grin finally levels out to a more genuine looking one.]}

Well, I've been here for two years, so I know a little! Firstly, no, you can't go back home on your own. No, nobody knows why. Secondly, stay away from the ledges. Don't ask why, just trust me. Hmmm

_{[He taps his chin and tries to think of other tips.]}

Travel in a group if you can.

Would you believe me if I said 'we've met'?

Two years?

[He groans and rubs at his face. Oh man, so much for getting back quickly. At least the travel in groups tip makes sense. Especially since it seems like he'll have to walk.]

Ledges...? This place is sounding more and more peculiar.

It's not so bad, really! They don't know how to do a decent Halloween, but I wouldn't hold that against them. It's fairly easy to find work.

And there are the pokemon!

_{[He forgot the most important part about Pokemon Town. Derp.]}

Well, you don't look familiar... but I can't always trust my own memory.

[Especially since he doesn't have his court record. He'll have to see if he can get one, or use this gadget for one.]

So I guess I could.

At least you could put one together yourself.

[...Right?]

Right, you mentioned that. What's a pokemon?

[He feels like he knew something similar when he was little, but it was probably a Capcom knockoff.]

A Pokemon is the little animal you were given when you arrived! There are hundreds of different ones. It sounds strange, but we're supposed to capture them, train them to fight, and compete with other pokemon trainers. It's not cruel as it sounds, they seem to be hardwired for it.

That...sounds pretty brutal. What happens if they lose?!

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