#002; video

[bentspooner]

Good evening, everyone.

[ Sabrina is posting late at night, around 11 PM. Not unhealthy-late, but late enough so that most people are probably settling in for the night, not browsing through video posts on the network. Even at this hour, she's put together, glamorous, as if she's timed it strategically for the night crowd. At her side is a yellow goblin-creature that goes by Hypno, about five feet tall, but with thick, sturdy limbs. He's on his best behavior, for once, waving to the camera from their spot cozied up on the couch. ]

Since I've come here, I've learned very quickly of the unpredictable traumas this place has in store. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do about that, but I can offer some relief. [ Then, the screen moves to show just Hypno, and he gives a biiiiig smile for the camera. ] This is Hypno. He's a Pokemon whose diet consists mostly of dreams. He can put you to sleep, pull your dreams from your subconscious, and devour the psychic energy.

[ Appetizing. The screen moves back to her, friendly, but vaguely concerned people may find this proposition...odd. ]

He gets to eat, and you get eight hours of peaceful, dreamless sleep. Don't worry about disturbing him, he thinks nightmares are tastiest. Any takers?

Comments

[killtime]

Well, fuck it. Sign me up.

Might even drag Jack along.

[bentspooner]

No need for any dragging. We can meet you anywhere.

It's probably best that way, if he's decided he's going to put you to sleep, you've got about five seconds. I can't have people passed out all over my living room.

[d33tached]

[Well, if he'd trust anyone to do it, it would probably be a Pokémon. It sounds entirely too good to be true, of course.]

Does he retain knowledge of the dreams he devours?

[bentspooner]

Usually just for as long as it takes to digest. He'll remember about as much as anyone would.

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[tenofswords]

Color me interested.

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[bentspooner]

Great. Where would you like us to meet you?

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[h2no]

Can confirm Hypno is a perfect being. He's helped me a lot recently.

[he waves. clearly to the psychic type, then switches to private.]

Do you want any help with this? Just in case.

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[bentspooner]

[ Uh oh, FRIEND DETECTED! Good thing he's switched to private, before everyone sees the goblin jumping on the couch with glee. ]

Help, how? I have transportation covered, obviously.

If I get many more I'll have to ask people to take a number, you could handle that.

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[am_i_a_monster]

Is it private? Or would you know what happened in the dreams he eats?

[She watches the animal.]

And even the creepiest nightmares wouldn't hurt him?

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[bentspooner]

I'm not interested in hearing about everyone's nightmares, I promise you. He won't even remember most of them for very long.

But the worse the better, probably. It's a matter of personal taste, but this Hypno likes them spicy.

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[nightmarist]

[As Ronan tries not to let on how absolutely freaked out he is over the presence of this creature anywhere in the world:]

That thing is tame, right? It doesn't go hunting on its own, does it?

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[bentspooner]

Only if he has to. [ This was somewhat prompted by the pokemon being accused of kidnapping children, what of it? ] Wild ones do, of course, but he can behave himself if he has enough to eat through volunteers.

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[leyed]

[ /is pinged by dream eating.]

Can you control him?

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[bentspooner]

Of course I can. I have been his trainer for many years, he does as I say.

[ Why is this world so uptight about it, she wonders? ]

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[disentombs]

[Richard Gansey is consistently up this late--sleep eludes him on a regular basis.

He's a conventionally handsome American white 19-year-old with boyish features and high cheekbones. His eyes are practically alight at the sight of the Hypno.]

Fascinating, [he marvels, (cw: Kevin Spacey)tidewater accent thick as he continues to speak.]

Another Pokemon. There are a few more people around here with them.

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[bentspooner]

You know them? Good. [ She doesn't have to explain it, then. This kid is at least interested in him, and not horrified.] I'm Sabrina. I specialize in psychic Pokemon.

[quickfingers]

well that's mildly terrifying

[bentspooner]

I don't understand

[k31rfree]

[After arriving back in Nonah, the last thing on her mind might have been to go back to sleep. But the need would creep on her eventually. And the dreams would return to her. A promise of a good nights sleep didn't sound like a bad thing.]

I have some interest in this.

[There's nothing wrong with being honest.]

Is he selective about the dreams he chooses?

[bentspooner]

[ This young woman doesn't look familiar...so she smiles wider. Always happy to welcome new trainers/interdimensional refugees. ]

He's not too choosy. He finds sweeter dreams boring, but they'll do.

[versusseeker]

no nightmares
b he can hav mine anyway
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[He wants to help feed that boy.]

[bentspooner]

They don't have to be nightmares, those are just his favorite. We'll come see you next time he comes to gobble on Archie's.

[pocketfulof]

If he thinks nightmares are good, I might have a buffet for him.

[bentspooner]

I'm sorry to hear that. [ Even if it's good for Hypno. ] Would you like to meet him?

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[consulinchief]

[Well... this is as strange as everything else in his life for a long time, so why not.]

What's your relationship with Hypno? I take it he's from your home world?

WORK EXPLODED sorry!!

[bentspooner]

He is. I am his trainer, we have been working together for many years.

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[aberrant_type]

[Hange is familiar and very fond of Pokemon thanks to Archie, so she sounds quite upbeat.] I'm not interested in feeding him at this point, but I'd love to meet him! Do you have any other Pokemon?

<3

[bentspooner]

Three more, yes. I specialize in psychic Pokemon. I'm always happy to get them out more, help normalize them here.