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[tapestodiane]

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.]

Comments

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[staryou.livejournal.com]

Fuuko was so happy with her first pokemon! Fuuko got starfish, the best animal ever!

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[tapestodiane]

You have an affinity with starfish?

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[gochuugoku.livejournal.com]

Perhaps we are matched by our personalities, aru?

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[tapestodiane]

Yours and that of your pokémon's or the general behaviour of its species?

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[papergrave.livejournal.com]

...I'm not sure as to he significance of it myself. However, the Pokemon I received reminds me heavily of a very good friend back home. And every day he continues to do so.

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[tapestodiane]

That is interesting. Do you miss him?

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[paladinlost]

[Cecil keeps filing paperwork as he answers.]

I was not in a state to react much to Rosie, but the choice of a Cleffa for my first Pokémon does make some sense.

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[tapestodiane]

_{[Cooper looks up from his own paperwork to look at Cecil in the attentive way that is typical of him.]}

Why is that?

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[fortunatewings.livejournal.com]

Well, as a detective, I pride myself on my intelligence. I was given a psychic type--the, ah, most mental of the many types out there. He is also a flying type, and wings have always been an important symbolism for me.

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[tapestodiane]

Thank you, Naoto. Your input is helpful.

_{[He remembers her starter - he's got one of the same species now.]}

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[usedswagger.livejournal.com]

[A man and his Poliwhirl come onscreen.]

Hahaha, it's simple! They call me the toad sage and this one is a toad! ...Will be a toad.

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...You're going to become a toad, right, Ken-chan?

"Whiiiiirl lili?"

[He doesn't actually know, what with two possible evolutions ahead of him.]

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[tapestodiane]

_{[Well, that's enlightening.]}

Why do they call you that?

_{[Asked in genuine curiosity!]}

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[alpha_stigma.livejournal.com]

Hell if I have any clue. I mean, it seems like she's got some magical talent, I guess, if you want to consider it that, but...

[And there's the fact that she's got some of Ferris' qualities, but you asked for species.]

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[tapestodiane]

And you have magical talent of your own?

[seasalttwilight.livejournal.com]

I started with a Pichu. I don't really know why though.

[tapestodiane]

How did you first feel about this Pichu?

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[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.

[video] ohgod the matching images xD

[tapestodiane]

Maybe that is the sole reason.

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

[of-france.livejournal.com]

Well, I always assumed that Marianne embodies my people. They've always been there for me, even in the absence of God.

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[tapestodiane]

That's a nice thought. You seem very fond of her.

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[philanthrotaku.livejournal.com]

You know, I think you're probably right.

I thought mine was really nice...though looking back, I think this place was making a weird joke.

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[tapestodiane]

How so?

_{[Cooper is straightforward. But kindly so.]}

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[solas-ion.livejournal.com]

You mean we were given specific ones for a reason?

[Lancer gave the Houndour at his side an odd look before turning back to the camera with a grin.]

Then I would say someone did their research on me.

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[tapestodiane]

It's a theory.

_{[Cooper looks interested.]}

You seem quite happy about it.

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[subvertio.livejournal.com]

[The feed opens into a very short video shot of a Murkrow flying overhead, before the sight cuts off and text shows up shortly after.]

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[tapestodiane]

And does this fit you somehow?

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[usedsupersonic.livejournal.com]

[Nastasia slightly adjusts her glasses, before frowning a little. She's been bothered by this as well, you know.]
My Pokemon, Mimi, is similar to an, um, ally of mine, 'k? It can't have been, um, random.

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[tapestodiane]

Similar in appearance or personality?

_{[Interested headtilt is go]}

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[used-defog.livejournal.com]

I started off with Blazing Bolt!

[And cue Dash proudly turning the 'gear to show her very... irked-looking Ponyta. COLD WEATHER IS COLD AND FIREPONY DISLIKES IT.] She's like a dragon pony! And... I guess there aren't many Pokemon that're like ponies in Johto. I'm thinking they just gave her to me 'cause I'm a pony. [TALK ABOUT RACIST.]

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[tapestodiane]

_{[He remembers that Ponyta! In fact, Blaze and Dash = both ponies is another too?-well-matched-pair that made him decide to ask the network for more stories.]}

I was thinking that would be the connection for you two. Do you like the fact that she's a pony?

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[brightlilwitch.livejournal.com]

I have to agree with you, Mr. Cooper. It seems very unlikely that they were simply chosen for us by random. I've noticed the similarities that you speak of with the Pokemon my companions began with, and possibly even my own.

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[tapestodiane]

Can you elaborate, Hermione?

_{[She's got his attention, of course.]}

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[redderbyrules.livejournal.com]

Mine appears to be based on mutual looks.

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[tapestodiane]

What was your starter?

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

My first teammate was an Eevee. Naminé's was too, actually, but the second time around she got something else.

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[tapestodiane]

Do you think there is a reason for the both of you to have recieved Eevees?

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[foolishwren]

Honestly? I think I got mine because the universe is a dick and has a warped sense of humor.

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[tapestodiane]

You got something you didn't like.

_{[IT'S OKAY HEATHER. COOPER DIDN'T LIKE HIS STARTER EITHER.]}

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[bakaitoukid]

I got a monkey.

... [yeah he already understands why, he just won't say it]

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[tapestodiane]

_{[Well. Coop's going to make you say it.]}

Do you have any idea why?

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[shellderkillder.livejournal.com]

Ah, quite an interesting question.

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[tapestodiane]

I'd expect an answer to be even more interesting.

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[drugsbeleid.livejournal.com]

I started with a cow. Probably 'cause Friesian cattle originated at my place. That, and Gouda cheese.

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[tapestodiane]

That sounds like a plausible link.

_{[Coop appreciates the head-on reply.]}

... I never did realize that Gouda cheese originates from the Netherlands.

[justicereigns]

Right. My first pokemon was a magikarp. My thoughts were more along the line of "Why would anyone put a fish in a ball?" Then I thought it was a stupid name because there's nothing magical about it.

Actually there is I guess... but at the time I didn't know it. Maybe I got this one to start with because it involves into a sea monster like what we have in my world? A miniature more docile version of them anyway.

[tapestodiane]

It's certainly possible. Did you have any particular relations with those sea monsters?

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[bottletothehead.livejournal.com]

The theory you pose is certainly interesting, Mr. Cooper, even though I'm afraid no such connection exists between me and the species I was given.

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[tapestodiane]

Like you just said, it's still just a theory, though one I believe have its merits. What species were you given?

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[usedpursuit.livejournal.com]

Mine... I named after my sister. She reminds me of her-- that may be why I have her.

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[tapestodiane]

Do you have a good relationship with your sister?