maskormenace | #001; video

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#001; video

[ Sabrina is sat down on a couch, standard furnishings that come with all the Heropa townhouses. Her government-issues device is floating far enough away from her that it has to be held up by some sort of powers, it would definitely explain the green glow around the edges of the frame. She sits, cross-armed and cross-legged, her file on the couch cushion next to her, and...a yellow humanoid creature making vaguely threatening gestures at a man in deep sleep on the carpet. You might recognize the man as Itsuki, friendly neighborhood flesh-eating abomination.

She turns to face the naughty Hypno, saying nothing, but somehow convincing him to quit being a brat anyway. He stomps off, and she faces the camera again. She's gone over the literature several times, and found the beginner's guide from pouring over the network on her own, but still, it seems like it's customary to introduce yourself. It would be best to be polite while she gains her bearings, she thinks. ]

Hello. My name is Sabrina, I'm from the Kanto region. I was a Pokemon gym leader there, though it appears that holds no relevance or prestige in this world. [ Which bothers her, a lot, given how hard she worked to get that far. Back to square one, in an unfamiliar world, it seems. ]

Who are the leaders in this 'imPort' community? [ She says the word like a woman trying to be more sure of herself than she really is, she hasn't been here long enough to take that on as an identity, no matter how quick the crowds of photographers and fans are to label her as such. ] Officially and otherwise. I would like to meet them, get a better idea of how this works in practice, beyond the time-and-space meddling that's going on.

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[ Not spooky!! ]

What did you see? Specifically.

I think I can help, if I know what I'm getting into. I know he'll get better, back home, but that doesn't do him or his Pokemon any good right now.

verbal and physical. it's a wonder they haven't turned him, frankly. there's a video someone caught of him kicking his sneasel and i don't think for a moment that that was an outlier incident

[ She'll reply in a minute once she looks this up...yeesh. Not Good. ]

I see. He has a long way to go until he's worthy of a Crobat, that's for sure.

Taking his Pokemon didn't work because the Porter considers them an extension of himself, is that right?

i guess? didn't really think on it it was just another problem

It doesn't really matter why, I guess. Just that confiscation won't be permanent.

Are you home? I'd like to meet you in person.

yeah.

[hnnngh]

yeah just can you not do the telepathy thing? at all?

...excuse me?

Why would I need to? Are you lying about something?

no of course not i didn't mean nevermind i'm here.

[ Congrats Archie, there's a strange woman in your kitchen again. She's already met Red here once before earlier that morning, so the only thing she's really looking around for is Archie himself. She's around thirty, dark hair, kind of tall for a woman. And because he requested, weirdly enough, she calls out for him instead of sensing him out. ]

Archie? It's Sabrina, I'm in the kitchen.

[ Alakazam, her ride, and therefore not in his ball, made no such promise, though. ]

Edited 2018-06-12 19:30 (UTC)

[he was outside in the backyard with mightyena, fortunately not so far away he doesn't hear her calling. it does take a few moments for him to get into the kitchen, mightyena following him, no amount of time that might indicate no-one was home. despite their exchange, he smiles warmly when he sees her. she looks just as impressive as any late tier gym leader should, standing proudly with an air of the confidence she has plenty of skill to back up.

...and then there's archie, who is wearing a big hoodie, sweatpants, has thick dark rings around his eyes and hair that's sticking up every which way like he rolled out of bed five seconds ago. his beard is pristine, though.

he waves a hand in greeting, stepping aside so mightyena can trot over to her to say hello.]

Yo, Sabrina. Alakazam. I have Poffins if he wants any, and, uh... whatever you could want to drink for you.

[important specific things for the pokémon, just fuckin' whatever for the human.]

[ She crouches slightly, offers her hand to sniff and some gentle good vibes, and then smiles up at Archie. This is just how trainers introduce themselves. ]

Nice to meet you. He'd like that, he's not picky. [ Nice and serious nature! ] I'll have some tea, if you have it.

[of course it is, and archie has no problem with it. this is how trainers do. he has to walk past the fridge on his way to her, and takes out a poffin filled with chopped sitrus berries. he puts it on a plate for alakazam (it's so smart, like a people, does he need to give it a knife and fork as well? he's not sure how to deal with them, so he settles for the plate for it.

he looks back to her as he fills the kettle, mightyena delighting in the attention.]

Got it. [he's just gonna fiddle with making that for sabrina, not looking over to her just yet. you don't need to be psychic to sense the discomfort he's feeling, but he's making a genuine effort to cover it up, at least.] Which city were you housed in?

[ Sabrina is more sensitive to his discomfort than Alakazam is. He's aware of it, but doesn't care to consider whether hands-free opening the silverware drawer and summoning his own fork might be spooky. Still, he has manners, if not much vocal ability, he sends Archie a telepathic thank you and starts on his snack. ]

I'm here, in Heropa. With a roommate, apparently.

[ She's getting too old for random roommates, but the only thing she knows about him so far is his dreams tasted sour. ]

[the telekinesis doesn't bother him at all, but he flinches slightly when it says thank you-- he grips the edge of the counter far too hard and just grins, a default to covering anything up. on the bright side, he doesn't throw up the way he did when blue used the mental comm.]

No prob, hope ya like it. [he replies, verbally, for obvious reasons.] Room-- ah, the guy Hypno fainted?

[he can't fault it for reacting that way. imports are weird.]

Y'can always come stay here if you want. There's spare rooms.

[ Sabrina watches, sees what Alakazam is doing...it's an unusual reaction. Like he's never seen a psychic type before, or he was chased by an angry Grumpig as a child. Interesting. ]

I assume so.

[ Don't need to be worried about Hypno...the little devil was delighted to have a target. Sabrina, the evil witch, finally stops petting Mightyena and stands up, smiling. ]

That's a little forward, don't you think? Ask me again when you don't have poop on your chest.

[if only it had been an angry grumpig...

archie looks confused.] I don't have-- [he very slowly looks down. then goes very, very red, very fast. this bargain bin hoodie will be the death of him.]

R-right...

Edited 2018-06-12 21:25 (UTC)

[ She snorts, amused. What's a little light dragging between new allies? She hopes. This Archie guy seems a little jumpy, but Red's word means a lot, and he's the makeshift Pokemon Center, so! Friends. Or at least allies, for now. ]

I'm teasing. I'll think about it. We'll have to see if my Pokemon like it, first.

[ Espeon likes his solitude...she'd rather get to know Archie a little better first. The other three Pokeballs float behind her, held up by a neon glow, ready to open. ]

Do you mind?

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