tapestodiane | 011 [audio]

Entry tags:

011 [audio]

I've been thinking about the significance of our first pokémon. I find it hard to believe the species given to us are random.

[A brief pause. He's been bothered by this ever since his arrival, actually.]

The initial reaction on meeting your first is important, whether it was fear, familiarity, anger, amusement, or the more unlikely indifference. Then there is of course the more pressing question: why were we given these particular ones?

I'd appreciate your thoughts.

[He's investigating again. Action for anyone in Azalea - he'll most likely be hanging around the pokémon center, working there and all.]

Threaded | Top-Level Comments Only

[Yao laughs a little and smiles.] Oh, I'm not the only one, believe me, aru.

France believes that this is Hell and that this is his God's way of punishing him. I keep telling him that this isn't Hell, but of course he doesn't believe me, aru.

_{[He sounds like he's smiling as well, answering this.]}

France was actually the one I referenced to. He certainly doesn't budge in his beliefs, but that is in many ways an admirable trait.

[The video opens up to a Wobbuffet and its usual stance (http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/14/Spr_3r_202.png).]

I was wondering the same thing! I got this guy.

[Then the feed switches to show Larry's face. His expression seems...eerily similar.]

He's pretty wacky, kinda like me sometimes...but that's about it.

Yeah, a bit. Can't use it here, though.

It was a warning. I was told very specifically that the owls are not what they seem.

_{[Cooper looks genuinely happy to accept that cup of coffee, and takes a sip of it as it is - black and wonderful. He sighs in content and thanks Rosie before returning his attention to the other man.]}

They could quite simply be very rare, or live in very secluded areas. All the same, it is a question worthy of consideration.

Maybe that is the sole reason.

_{[Because that similarity ... yeah, Cooper definitely sees it.]}

No, I guess not. Does your partner share your former abilities?

The owls? A Hoothoot, then? Did you receive that warning at home or in Johto?

At least she was in the handbook. The Feebas I received for Christmas is not. Neither are my Banette or my Riolu.

I guess...

I wonder how they knew what we're like, if that's how they picked our first Pokémon... It gets creepier and creepier!

Not exactly. I mean, the only spell-like ability she knows so far creates leaves, not lightning or anything I know, and she only learned that one fairly recently. But then, it takes a while for most people to learn even one spell back home, so...

Yes, a Hoothoot. I was given the warning about a week and a half prior to my arrival.

_{[He takes another well-needed sip of that coffee and leans back a little, making a humming sound.]}

My Electrike isn't either. Perhaps we should think of them as exotic species.

If it's possible, I plan to find out. Knowing these 'they' knows us well enough to pick something specifically for us is enough to spark at least a small level of paranoia.

The timing is somewhat alarming, I admit.

Perhaps we should. But not knowing how they evolve and when they learn their attacks makes it harder to train them.

It looks like you're one of the few so far to not have a more immediate relation to your starter. Unless, of course, there's something else to take into account.

_{[Going to ponder this.]}

It could also make it all the more rewarding.

I know, but... What if one of them is like an Eevee, with multiple evolutions? I would not want to accidentally push them toward a form they would not feel comfortable with.

[More laughter.]

Haha, I should have known, aru. But yes, I also admire that characteristic of him. Then again, he's been the most religious Nation since his late childhood, aru.

As for me, I had too many concerns about governing and fighting and the like even as a child, but I can remember fearing the gods whenever I walked into a temple or a shrine.

Pokémon are very intelligent creatures, Cecil. I'm confident they would let you know if they were uncomfortable somehow, as long as you make it clear that they are allowed to express it.

Well, unless you're counting how much like my partner back home she is...

Religion can be very powerful. I remember trying to find one to fit me when I was younger - I suppose religion or lack thereof is part of finding and shaping your identity as much as politics and fights are.

A lot, I'm guessing?

All of them are more than happy to express their feelings, but... How would they know an evolution does not suit them before it happens?

I don't think anyone can. We're all going through evolutions in life. We can only adapt to the changes in ourselves and our surroundings to the best of our ability.

In the ways that matter.

["Clef!" That would be the sound of a Cleffa leaping onto his shoulder... hard.]

Except with her sister's enthusiasm.

...It would be nice if there was a little less change, sometimes.

Threaded | Top-Level Comments Only

Page 3 of 18

011 [audio]

[audio]

[audio]

[video]

[audio]

[action]

[video] ohgod the matching images xD

[audio]

[action]

[video] IKR? I love it

[audio]

[action]

[video]

[action]

[audio]

[action]

[action]

[audio]

[action]

[audio]

[audio]

[audio]

[action]

[action]

[audio]

[action]