|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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[Video]

[wing_attack]

... I'll try to remember that. Is there a chart of this or something?

[Video]

[wing_attack]

I'm heading west. It seemed like the better option, and I don't have that much money.

[video]

[wing_attack]

[Uh.]

Seriously?

[Video]

[awesmazings]

Ah, well your backpack should have a lunch packed in it already...and there's always stuff to buy at different stores and department stores in different towns. Just make sure you stock up before you head out on the road! What you've got should be enough 'till you make enough money to buy more.

[Video]

[wing_attack]

Well, that's good. I don't need a whole lot to eat.

[Video]

[awesmazings]

Ok good! You should be fine, then. If you need any help though, you can always call me! My name's Jimmy.

[video]

[no_ufo_ending]

He might surprise you.

[video]

[sincereheart]

[ She nods earnestly. ] Uh-huh! See, I came here from the Digital World, which is full of monsters called Digimon, and a lot of them are good, but some are... well, not so good. One of the bad ones, Vamdemon, just made it to the real world, and my friends and I were on our way back to Tokyo to stop him when I wound up here instead. [ Phew. Hope you got all that, Tobias. ]

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[islandshore]

I know everyone's saying to head west, but don't think that's your only option. If you're feeling more adventurous, you could always try catching the fairy and heading out to Kanto instead.

[Riku smirks. Why yes, there might be some personal bias involved here. Kanto's awesome and deserves more love.

It also means he won't be stuck in the dreaded Violet City.

...yep, totally biased.]

Anyway, team building... You've already got people talking about balance, but I think it's important to look past typing and think about the individual strengths of the Pokémon. Are they fast? Slow? Sturdy? Frail? Personally, I like to get as much variety as possible, but I doubt you'll want to have a team of fifty...

[Yeah, he's... kinda silly in that regard.]

[video]

[wing_attack]

[... You know what, that's not the craziest thing he's heard, to be honest.]

Sounds pretty rough...

[Video]

[wing_attack]

Sure.

[He won't.]

Uh. I'm Tobias, by the way.

[video]

[wing_attack]

Maybe. It wouldn't be the first time an animal surprised me.

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[wing_attack]

Well, if I can get that many...

[He grins a little bit. Then again...]

Doesn't that ferry cost a bunch of money?

[Video]

[awesmazings]

[Oh you will, trust him.]

Nice to meet'cha, Tobias! So, anything else I can help you with?

[Video]

[wing_attack]

No, I think i'll be okay...

[Video]

[awesmazings]

Alright then, if you're sure. Maybe I'll see you around?

[Video]

[wing_attack]

Maybe. It might be a while, I guess. It looks like I've got a lot of walking to do.

[Video]

[awesmazings]

Ah yeah, probably.

Good luck!

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[bookslap]

{Nanao approaches slowly, cautiously. Although she's talked to people via the network, she's not yet met someone else who's been pulled here.}

Hello, there.

{She stops at the edge of the clearing, looking slightly unsure.}

[wing_attack]

[He looks up, and Rufflet shuffles over to stand in front of him.]

Uh... hi.

[He attempts to smile, but... how does he human body again?]

[bookslap]

{That Rufflet certainly looks more plausible as an animal than a Yamask does.}

I'm Nanao Ise. {She offers a smile in return, and moves a little closer before sitting down on the ground. Nanao nods towards the Eaglet.}

Your starter looks a lot more normal than mine, I must say.

[wing_attack]

I'm Tobias.

[What's with all the Japanese names? ... Well, whatever. He shrugs a little.]

It's probably normal for this place.

[bookslap]

Nice to meet you, Tobias.

{She isn't even Japanese..! Oh well.}

At least yours is an actual animal; mine seems to be a ghost of some kind.

[wing_attack]

True, though I've never seen a bird like this one.

[A bird that is currently trying to puff up and look fierce! ... Unsuccessfully.]

[bookslap]

{She chuckles.}

I think I'm meant to be intimidated by that display - I fear it's having the opposite effect.