Level 1 - Video/Action for New Bark Town
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questionmarksthespotHa, hey, check it out dudes.
[The video feed is focused, a bit unsteadily, on a sign reading “New Bark Town: Winds of a New Beginning.” What’s so funny isn’t immediately obvious, even as a beefy forearm enters the frame to strategically cover part of the wording.]
“Newb Town.” Ha, oh man, I should be writin’ this down.
[The camera turns to reveal the one speaking, an overweight man in a suit and fez, eye-patch flipped up to reveal a perfectly functioning eye underneath.]
Okay but seriously dudes, I got no idea how I got here. It’s nice an’ all, but I kinda got responsibilities now, you know? Oh, and this thing’s been following me since that weird woman kicked me out of her house.
[The camera spins again to show a Slowpoke flopped down on the grass behind Soos, staring at nothing, eyes blinking just a bit out of synch with each other.]
I guess it’s some kinda mini gummy hippo thing? I figure it either thinks I’m its mom or something, or it wants to eat me.
[There’s a short, considering pause.]
Eh, I give it about a fifty-fifty chance. Those are good odds. And I think I could outrun this little dude if I had to.
[The video feed is focused, a bit unsteadily, on a sign reading “New Bark Town: Winds of a New Beginning.” What’s so funny isn’t immediately obvious, even as a beefy forearm enters the frame to strategically cover part of the wording.]
“Newb Town.” Ha, oh man, I should be writin’ this down.
[The camera turns to reveal the one speaking, an overweight man in a suit and fez, eye-patch flipped up to reveal a perfectly functioning eye underneath.]
Okay but seriously dudes, I got no idea how I got here. It’s nice an’ all, but I kinda got responsibilities now, you know? Oh, and this thing’s been following me since that weird woman kicked me out of her house.
[The camera spins again to show a Slowpoke flopped down on the grass behind Soos, staring at nothing, eyes blinking just a bit out of synch with each other.]
I guess it’s some kinda mini gummy hippo thing? I figure it either thinks I’m its mom or something, or it wants to eat me.
[There’s a short, considering pause.]
Eh, I give it about a fifty-fifty chance. Those are good odds. And I think I could outrun this little dude if I had to.
[Video]
Date: 2016-04-17 09:03 pm (UTC)But first this soot covered kid has to make sure that this isn't some vivid lack of oxygen induced dream he's having.]
Soos! Is that really you?!
[Please please please let him be real.]
Re: [Video]
Date: 2016-04-17 10:16 pm (UTC)[And why are you talking like you haven't seen him in months. He missed you too, but it's been what, maybe a day? A day sounds about right.]
You guys get back to California okay? No giant robots attacked the bus this time or anything?
[He glances over his shoulder at the surroundings again.]
...Whoa, dude, am I in California? Seems chillier than I would've expected. ...and with way more ambient background music. ...And dude, you never told me you guys had wild mini-hippos, that's awesome!
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Date: 2016-04-17 10:37 pm (UTC)And your hippo looks... pretty peaceful, actually! Hopefully the chance of getting eaten is a lot lower than fifty percent though. I thought mine-- [she turns away for a second, calling her Pokemon over. it's a Totodile, who stares intently at the screen for all of two seconds before running off again to do his own thing] --was close to a hundred, but he hasn't. Yet.
[Video]
Date: 2016-04-17 10:58 pm (UTC)Monge...
[There's really only one thing to do at a time like this.]
You should try feeding it a snack, zura...
[N-No reason. It's not like it'd be super cute or anything.]
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Date: 2016-04-18 01:30 am (UTC)[John looks like he's considering something.]
There's also totally a fart joke in "Winds of a New Beginning," somewhere. I just haven't thought of it yet.
Re: [Video]
Date: 2016-04-18 01:53 am (UTC)[What what what? Soos, you're confusing him.]
I-I don't know what you're talking about! And this isn't California!
[Video]
Date: 2016-04-18 02:57 am (UTC)I think we might be in the town at the same time. Although, I'm not sure if I've seen you around quite yet.
Your companion is so cute! Have you thought of a name for him? When I arrived, I got Jam.
[She nudges at the aipom on her shoulder who gives a little wave at the screen.]
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Date: 2016-04-18 06:19 pm (UTC)I'm sure there's some educated type who could use big fancy words ta describe it, but let's just say things will be just as ya left 'em when ya go back home. Or s'what I've heard, anyway.
Re: [Video]
Date: 2016-04-18 11:48 pm (UTC)[And just a little concerned now.]
...Mabel smashed that memory-erasing thing-a-jig, right? You guys didn't find another one to mess with, didja?
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Date: 2016-04-19 12:49 am (UTC)I'd put him way lower than a hundred, though. I've seen TONS of movies, and stuff that's kinda obviously sharp-toothy like that usually don't go after people unless they're way bigger. Or there's, like, a ton of really little guys all in a group.
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Date: 2016-04-19 01:03 am (UTC)[He's already rooting through his bag for something edible. This is like 'Befriending Strange Creatures 101', right?]
[Or he's about to lose a hand. Again, fifty-fifty odds.]
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Date: 2016-04-19 01:21 am (UTC)[He laughs, then looks thoughtful for a second.]
Uh... "Breaking Winds of a New Bean-ginning."
Re: [Video]
Date: 2016-04-19 01:47 am (UTC)[He gives a little wave to Jam.]
An' I dunno yet! What do you think, little dude?
[Turning to look at the Slowpoke.]
[There's a long, long moment of inactivity; and then it yawns and rolls onto its back.]
Heh, guess that's a 'yes'. Little Dude it is!
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Date: 2016-04-19 01:58 am (UTC)Trust me, he doesn't want to eat you. I don't think Slowpoke even eat meat? So you're safe, I promise!
[Video]
Date: 2016-04-19 02:00 am (UTC)Stop talking! You're from the future! Don't ruin it for me!
[This whole people from the past and future thing is really confusing sometimes.
But...]
Wait! .... am I cool in the future?
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Date: 2016-04-19 02:02 am (UTC)[And just... not questioning the rest of it.]
...So how DO ya get home from here?
[Laughing again.]
I still got no idea where here even is.
Re: [Video]
Date: 2016-04-19 02:02 am (UTC)[She laughs a little at how easy that name came up.]
You have a really laid back pokemon compared to mine. Jam doesn't stop bouncing around sometimes.
[He had now climbed onto her head and clinging on precariously]
Are you going to be heading out of town any time soon?
Re: [Video]
Date: 2016-04-19 02:15 am (UTC)[Taking off the 'Mr. Mystery' fez for a second to scratch his head.]
...Oh, wait, is that a spoiler, the stuff with that shouty time-guy? Sorry dude. How far in the past are you from, anyway?
...An' dude. Trust me, you are the COOLEST.
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Date: 2016-04-19 02:22 am (UTC)My name is John, by the way. Who are you?
Re: [Video]
Date: 2016-04-19 02:25 am (UTC)No. You've met my grunkle Ford in your time, right? After he sent off all those secret service guys?
[Awesome. The future him being cool is just... well, the coolest.]
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Date: 2016-04-19 02:29 am (UTC)[Glancing over his shoulder at the Pokémon again with a small laugh.]
Heh, pretty apt I guess. I like the little guy's style, if nothin' else.
[Turning back to the camera.]
Thanks, miss.
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Date: 2016-04-19 02:38 am (UTC)Man, you've missed some pretty crazy stuff. Uh, haven't not will have missed yet? I dunno the right tense for this situation.
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Date: 2016-04-19 02:42 am (UTC)[That, right there? Instant friendship material.]
[And raising his fez to John.]
Soos Ramirez, Mr. Mystery. Good to meetcha, dude.
Re: [Video]
Date: 2016-04-19 02:45 am (UTC)[He looks around a little bit.]
I dunno yet, probably? Doesn't look like there's too much around here, DEFINITELY not any way back t' Oregon from here.
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Date: 2016-04-19 03:02 am (UTC)Mr. Mystery, huh? Where do you get a cool title like that?