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[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.]

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[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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Sure. And don't get me wrong, I liked having some freedom. Got to hang around my friends more, work on my training...

[Still, his words come out half-hearted, because it's only just sunk in that he was gonna bail without even saying goodbye. Hindsight 20/20.]

[... Yeah.]

What sort of training?

Oh, just some sword fighting. Been doing it ever since I was a kid.

[Granted, it was with a dinky, wooden blade, but at least it was something.]

Like martial arts or something?

Sure, if you replace karate chops with slashing and stabbing. Nothing lethal, and all we had were wooden swords, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to build some skills if I ever got to explore the outside world.

...Actually, make that plural.

... Multiple worlds.

[... Okay then.]

Yeah, that's kind of a thing where I'm from. You'd be better off asking Sora or Kairi for more details. I'm kinda... stuck in the past.

[He shakes his head.]

But hey, this place is proof that there are other worlds out there.

I guess so. It's still really weird.

[alskdfsldkfs there's a bird face in his face. Rufflet what.]

... Yes hi.

[Pfft. Riku laughs at the sight.]

Looks like someone's itching for attention. I'm surprised he waited this long.

I guess so. I think he wants to get going.

Well, don't let me slow you down.

[A beat.]

Just make sure you make your food last. Trust me, you don't want to eat the berries around here.

I don't? How come?

Because chances are they'll either taste like wax, or you'll start hallucinating. They won't kill you or anything, but there's some nasty side effects you gotta watch out for.

That's uh. That's good to know.

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