|1| [Video/Action for near New Bark Town]

[wing_attack]

[There's a... very uncertain-looking young man peering into the camera. He's really not sure what to make of any of this. It's a little hard to believe that he's like this, and he can't morph, and that there are Pokemon.]

[... He's trying to keep it together.]

So... uh.

[Great start, Tobias.]

I guess... I'm stuck here? No one in town really had anything useful to say. None of this makes much sense. And I'm guessing asking how to get home isn't going to get me any real answers, either.

[There's a squawk off-camera, and he looks concerned for a minute.]

I'm guessing the first step is to head to the next town, right? And start building up a team...

[... Why did he make this broadcast anyway?]

... If anyone's got any advice for that kind of thing, feel free to give it.

[He clicks the broadcast off.]

[Action]

[He's not in New Bark Town anymore. He's nearby, but he's sitting in a small area free of tall grass, staring down his Pokemon. What's a Rufflet, anyway? ... At least the body language is familiar. He holds out his hand, waiting for the little Pokemon to approach.]

[... This might take a while.]

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[bookslap]

That's a shame. {She says it softly.} It's not a kind thing to be alone.

[wing_attack]

... I'm used to it. It's okay, really.

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[in_praetego]

[ Oh gosh he remembers his first day in. ]

Well... I guess I'm probably not going to be the first to tell you that it isn't all that bad once you get used to it.

If you're building a team, I suggest getting a balanced roster. If you've noticed, all Pokemon have a "type". You can try to get at least one of each type and keep them trained so you have one for any situation.

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[wing_attack]

[He tries not to roll his eyes, he knows that already...]

Yeah. We only have a limited number of slots on our team though, right? I'm just wondering what would cover the most stuff...

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[in_praetego]

You could start by getting a fire, water and grass type to start. Once in a while, someone breeds their pokemon and offers the eggs on the network so you can count on that if you're having a hard time finding them in the wild.

[ A pause. ]

Are you taking on the gym challenge?

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[teammother]

That's true... well, I guess that one way or another, we'll find out when it gets to that. Honestly, I'm still having a little trouble wrapping my head around the Pokemon...

[Video]

[wing_attack]

Trouble how?

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[wing_attack]

True. I don't think any of those will help me with the first gym, though. And I might as well, right?

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[foolishwren]

Really? No surfer hunks and beach parties?

Man, the movies lied to me!

[Video]

[wing_attack]

[Congratulations, Heather. You actually got him to crack a bit of a smile.]

A little. But not as much as you'd think.

[bookslap]

{w o w okay, that pushed a few buttons in her.}

You-- {INHALE, exhale. Pardon her voice for sounding a little strangled.}

You shouldn't have to be used to it. No one should.

[wing_attack]

[He shrugs.]

Some people are just loners.

[Video]

[teammother]

Aha, it's just a little weird seeing something you remember playing as a kid come to life. Not in a bad way! It's just kinda incredible.

[Video]

[wing_attack]

Yeah. Weird is... a good word for it.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

Damn. A whole generation of Baywatch fans, betrayed.

_{[Actually she's never watched Baywatch. But there you go.]}

Anyway... you got a name?

[Video]

[wing_attack]

Sorry.

... Tobias. You?

[neededlassie]

Yeah. She's like a teacher.

Well, she doesn't work in a school, but she likes teaching people.

[Teachers are one of the few groups of authority figures Shaun still somewhat trusts.]

[wing_attack]

... What sort of things does she teach?

video - sorry for the delay. I was out of town

[islandshore]

Yikes. Parents divorced, then?

[It's the only thing he could think of. Not a luxury he ever experienced, but still... ouch.]

Guess I got off pretty lucky. My parents were together, but... well, let's just say I had a lot of time to myself.

video - no worries, I'm about to head out for a few days myself but i'll tag when I get back!

[wing_attack]

Not... exactly.

[... This is awkward.]

But sometimes time on your own is pretty nice.

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[in_praetego]

It won't hurt. It depends on which region you're currently in. If you're like me and the first gym you have to face will be Falkner's, I recommend getting a mareep. You can find them nearby and electric moves work against flying types.

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[wing_attack]

Falkner's first up for me, I think. But I'll look for a... Mareep? Is that like a sheep?

[You kids and your new Pokemon...]

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[foolishwren]

Heather Mason.

_{[If she thinks it was weird that he only offered a first name, she doesn't seem to indicate it.]}

So what's your starter, Tobias?

[bookslap]

That may be... but it's still not a kind state.

{She looks down, brushes a stray blade of grass from her pants. Perhaps it's time for her to make an exit.}

Well, Tobias. It was nice to have met you.

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[babel_hacker]

And where do you come from? As in the country or general area?