#001; video

[bentspooner]

[ 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.

Comments

[d33tached]

If I am to be completely honest with you, my understanding of Pokémon gyms and the role they play is rudimentary at best, though I did read the guide that was provided to the network some time ago.

[He really likes Pokémon, okay?]

[bentspooner]

We are community leaders, mentors to less experiences trainers, and enforcers of Pokemon League rules and regulations. Every major city has one. My city is the largest in the region, so it's busier than most.

[d33tached]

I see. Is all of this in relation to the battling?

[bentspooner]

Battling, bonding, training. As a League representative, that's my main focus. Lots of people keep Pokemon as pets or helpers, and I help them too, if they come to me for advice. It isn't a priority unless there's evidence of abuse or something like that.

[d33tached]

Yes, of course.

I do understand that these creatures are quite ingrained in the lives of those that come from your world.

[bentspooner]

They are. This place is a struggle to adjust to. I wonder if our own cities would have gotten this big, if the wildlife were so small and helpless

[d33tached]

I know little of either, if I am to be honest with you, but I am aware that the animals in this world are far from sentient.

[bentspooner]

I understand that the larger ones stay far from the cities. Or are put in small fabricated habitats for human amusement.

[d33tached]

[Right. Zoos. Your buddy Red works for one. D33 has been there. He had a lemonade in a souvenir cup. He didn't want the cup, but that's what the lemonade came in.]

I suppose when you put it that way, the entire thing sounds rather barbaric.

Then again, Pokémon battling is seen by many to be quite barbaric as well.

[bentspooner]

There is not a single person from my world who would say such a thing. It's only people here, who don't know what they're talking about.

[d33tached]

I wouldn't think it so myself from what I've been told, but you will find many in this world that feel differently. I only thought to warn you.