[video]

[magmamia]

[the video starts in a kitchen at some sort of restaurant, at the floor until this angel maxie here slaps the communicator on a counter. he looks like he usually does only in an apron. he is not pleased.

behind him a big fluffy camel thing with volcano back is kind of lounging lazily around. someone should probably explain pokemon don't belong in the kitchen!! maxie!!

he takes a deep breath before speaking, testily.] I'm on this network to inquire what 'yakitori house' is. Or are. And why they require.... 'hotties.'

[a sign in the background proclaims this HOTTIES WITH STICKS YAKITORI HOUSE.

maxie sighs, leaning back on what is obviously a hot stove. his palm makes full contact and he doesn't blink, just leaves it there. the camerupt sort of lifts it's head as it notices this and maxie apparently doesn't.]

Cooking I understand, it's formulaic. A challenge I, Maxie, will rise to, if need be. When in Johto- [the camerupt makes a mildly distressed sound and maxie turns to it, brow raised.] What is it? I know very well you're not hungry, don't try that on me.

[camerupt makes more sounds please save it's trainer from himself dear god.]

Comments

Text

[namesaquestion]

not in Johto idiot.

Text

[magmamia]

I'm well aware of that, thank you. It's an expression that was cut off by my Camerupt interrupting me.

[versusseeker]

[Red, pointing dumbly at his communicator.]

That's a Pokémon.

[He makes no attempt to warn Maxie of his impending third-degree burns.]

[magmamia]

Hm? [for a moment he looks like he wants to roll his eyes, duh it's a pokemon, but then he realizes right, they don't really exist here.

which means this person knows of them?] Yes, this is my Camerupt. You know of Pokemon? I was under the impression they didn't exist here.

video

[h2no]

[as much as archie wants to bitch and moan about how maxie is here, he's actually really happy to see his friend/not-friend/complex relationship pal, so. he just laughs when he turns on the video, despite looking like he's had seven shades of hell beat outta him.]

Hey, Great Maxie, you're about to set your sleeve on fire.

[he kind of figures the non-reaction is a power thing. weird shit always is.]

video

[magmamia]

[he would love to start a proper stupid reaction, complete with bitching and maybe a monologue for good measure, but fucking archie had to show himself looking like that and the very first thing he does is frown and not move his fucking sleeve.

he's distracted shut up] For goodness sake, Archie? What happened to you? You look awful, and not in the usual way.

Text

[restingstitchface]

Well, for starters, "Hotties" is implying a customer should visit your restaurant because of your physical appearance and not your culinary expertise. Secondly, whoever hired you just wanted a joke at your expense.

I don't find either very amusing.

Text

[magmamia]

Fantastic, and wholly unsurprising given what I've seen so far. I'd ask if this was common but I believe I can guess at the answer to that.

How difficult is it to find a job outside of this nonsense as an imPort?

video;

[pyrogue]

You... okay? I got burn healing if you need it.

[ Which isn't what Mick wants to ask about but he figures he should at least try to be good for five se- ]

Who's your friend?

hello

[h2no]

That's Camerupt I told you about! This is lava guy!

[YELLS:] HEY, CAMERUPT, USE LAVA PLUME!!

[he knows it won't listen to him but.]

video;

[magmamia]

[you're one of the few good people who are trying to warn this bozo thank you mick. he moves his hand, looking vaguely embarrassed as he clears his throat.] Oh, no, I'm quite alright, thank you. I'm still adjusting to... this. The 'abilities.'

[back to the important thing, camerupt, he comes over to nuzzles curiously at the communicator. thank you mysterious man for helping his stupid trainer] Oh, this is Camerupt. A Pokemon, I'm told they don't exist here, strangely enough.

[video]

[continuousgroaning]

Is that a Pokemon??

[Tina's focusing on the important stuff here.]

[video]

[magmamia]

[to be fair camerupt is the important stuff here. it snorts some smoke and maxie glances at it.] You know of them? I was under the impression this world was unfamiliar with Pokemon.

Yes, he's a Camerupt, my oldest Pokemon.

video;

[heliophilic]

I think your camel wants you to move your hand.

video;

[magmamia]

[camerupt snorts in agreement, thank you kind stranger, and maxie sort of processes the situation before moving his hand.] Ah.

[well. embarrassing. he clears his throat.] Thank you. And you are?

( video )

[drizzle]

That's a really cool Pokemon you got there! I haven't seen this type yet.

[Her attention was mainly at the cute mountain camel on the screen. Making interesting noises. Why does it sound distressing noises? There may be concern on her gaze.]

Hey, is it normal for it to make those noises? [Turning her attention to the pokemon in question.] Are you okay, Mountain Camel-san?

( video )

[magmamia]

[both maxie and camerupt are pleased by this assessment, camerupt is a good boy. he'd be more pleased if maxie wasn't about to light his sleeve on fire but you know.] He's a Camerupt, a ground and fire type, the evolution of Numel. My first and strongest.

Are you from my world then? [right, camerupt being upset. he gives up on maxie and focuses on their new friend, gesturing it's head to maxie's sleeve on the stove like please, help this old idiot.]

[Text]

[d33tached]

I take it that your powers must grant you some level of heat invulnerability?

Your hand.

[Text]

[magmamia]

Yes, I didn't notice the change in temperature. It's exceptionally useful in some cases but I'm afraid my cold tolerance now may be dangerously low.

I suppose that's the give and take of such things.

[video] pitifully last sob

[halloflamer]

Looks like your Camerupt knows what's good for you better than you do, hahaha!

[What an obnoxious spiky haired young man!! Hanging out on a couch with a large fuzzy orange shape in the background. That boofs.]

[video] taking you to rp police

[magmamia]

[he is Ruffled] My Camerupt simply noticed a small detail, and-

[wait this gremlin man knew what a camerupt was. he squints. an orange boofer?? could it be??] What is that- is that an Arcanine? A Growlithe?

video

[fehus]

Uhhh, assuming you got some new abilities, because you're not screaming, but just in case there's something else going on, um, I can heal that thing you just did to yourself on the public network.

video

[magmamia]

Oh, yes, this- [his sleeve is crispy as he raises it to show but his skin's fine??] nothing to be concerned over, my apologies. I'm still getting used to this... power business.

[camerupt snorts smoke like yeah, uh huh, like this wouldn't have happened with 100% more injury any other day. maxie narrows his eyes at it.] Shush, you.

[ Video ]

[ghoulking]

[ more weirdos pokedudes. ]

Your hand is sort of on fire, sir.

[ Video ]

[magmamia]

[don't deny it. weirdos is the right word.]

Oh? [he lifts his flaming sleeve before cursing and dunking it in the sink. camerupt looks on, only vaguely judgmental]

This will take getting used to.