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[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.]

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[ok, he has to exhale in amusement at that.] I prefer the 'camel,' I must say. You know we have a creature like your horses, only with fire for it's main and tail. Ponyta and it's evolution, Rapidash. How would they rank?

Camel is a lot of fun to say.

[Tina lights up at that.]

They're the best in my book. They're fiery horses. What more could I ask for? I wish I had one of my own...

Camerupt's previous form is called Numel, which I also imagine has it's charms. [you think he might be humoring a young person but really, he loves camerupt and numel and is 100% serious about this. he looks very pleased.]

It's a true shame this place doesn't have Pokemon, you seem around the right age to begin a journey with Pokemon. What do children in this world do exactly?

Numel... like a new camel. Because it's not the final form.

[Tina nods sagely.]

Archie and Blue have said the same thing. Kids here go to school at least until they're 18. I have a job, too- I work at a clothing company and I cook meals for people on the side.

Precisely. [sage nod back. what else is there to be said.]

Hm, I suppose that's good from an educational standpoint. I do believe a journey helps build more than simply the mind, but each culture has it's own ways. [nod nod] And school too, I assume? You must be busy.

It'd be nice to get around and explore a while. See more of the world. I've barely been outside my hometown back home. I guess going on a journey at a young age helps you be more self-sufficient, too.

[She nods.]

I'm used to being busy. My parents own a restaurant and my siblings and I are the only employees.

Surely you have more chance here, what with this teleportation technology? Admittedly it's hardly the same as a journey but even small trips open the mind to new possibilities.

[sound like a teacher more, nerd.] Ah, that would explain it. What does this place do for those young enough to need a guardian? Were you adopted by a native? Did your family come as well?

Oh yeah, I went on vacation to England already! The government sponsored the trip. ... admittedly, a big part of the problem back home, too, was we couldn't afford to travel much.

[She smiles a little at that.]

I'm the only person from my world here, but I was placed in a home with two adult guys who take care of me. And I have plenty of other adults I've made friends with who look out for me too. It's nice.