HA! Knew I could get the thing workin’ for me!

[A grinning redhead leans away from the screen, all grins and gravity-defying hair.]

‘Sup peeps? The Daxtinator has arrived. Just wanna let you guys know this upcoming champ is on the case so get that top spot ready for me.

[A smug-looking Houndour noses onscreen, but Daxter shoves the nose clear.]

HEY! This is my show right now. You can have a shot in a bit.

[After much tinkering, someone will pop up on the network-- another one of those gray troll people --this one with fluffy black hair, curved ram's horns, and a bit of a frown tugging at her lips. She isn't necessarily sad. Just. Here.]

This was not what I had in mind. [She mumble for a moment before addressing why she is filming herself.]

Excuse me. My name is Aradia Megido and I would like to have this situation explained to me a little better. I am unsure if I can chalk this up to a blip in time and space... But I have been provided with a pair of rather unusual beasts--

[She pauses and takes a moment to focus on the Litwick sitting near her, almost dozing. The other is nowhere to be found at the moment. Weird.]

I was informed briefly that I am expected to "breed" them. Their reproductive rituals are rather confusing and I would appreciate any information that I can be provided with. Thank you--... [She pauses and glances over her shoulder to the blue sack-like creature with squinted eyes trying to devour what appears to be a backpack. Not hers-- but that could be a problem for someone. She doesn't seem particularly bothered by it.]

Oops. [Gulpin looks rather satisfied with herself, having expanded a considerable amount and taking the shape of the object.] For the owner of that bag, I apologize. Should you wish to retrieve it, I will not stop you.

[The voice on the net today sounds a little odd, if you haven't run into Nagi yet. Not quite natural, a touch mechanical, although friendly enough.]

If you don't mind me asking, do you give your pokémon nicknames at all? If so, do you stick to a theme, or what do you go by to pick a name?

Requesting input from other Trainers. I am just starting on raising my first Pokemon but it is noticeably slower than the few I’ve seen in the wild so far. What is the best choice to catch in order to aid a slow-moving one?

I know that this is entirely based opinions, but it would still be helpful. Thanks.

You have got to be kidding me!

[There on the screen is a rather pretty... girl? boy? Whoever it is, their voice is rather androgynous and they're wearing a fancy dress, long blue hair held back in a low pony tail and they look pissed.]

They're just so... so ugly! And completely useless! If I'm gonna be stuck in some stupid world I at least expected them to give me something that I could actually use! This is insulting! Just what are they trying to imply here huh?! This isn't funny!

[On the ground in front of them is a Magikarp and a Feebas, both Pokémon just flopping there. The scream of frustration as the person tugs at their hair seems to let out the last of whatever anger had built up, as moments later their shoulders slump forward. The tugging caused their hair to be pulled out of the tie that was holding it back, and now it falls to hide their expression. When they speak again, the voice is softer. More tired than anything really, barely even audible.]

These things are based after animals, huh? I think I wouldn't have minded a cat, even if I can't stand them. Or even a bird. Tigerseye... Hawkseye... Where are you?

That makes three Pokémon on my team now.  Although, I don't remember Treeckos being obtainable in the wild in the games. I'm glad they are here, though.

Eterna Forest is really neat.  I'll have to come back and train after I reach the city.  Is there anyone else in Eterna City? I'll likely arrive tomorrow afternoon.

Um...! I was wondering if anyone was gonna go somewhere away from Solaceon. I wanna go traveling, but not all by myself!

I can take care of myself, though! I promise. Um, maybe I can make poffins for you!

[Despite making friends with his Pokémon and having Agito with him, Akito still finds himself incredibly lonely. He turns on his PokéTop after some deliberation, his Eevee curled up happily in his arms.]

I'm in Eterna City now... It's nice! There's a bicycle shop here and a museum, in addition to the gym. My Pokémon aren't at high enough levels yet to challenge it. I've caught um... six Pokémon so far, so now I have seven!

[Only one of which is visible at the moment, as the rest are all safely stored away and sleeping in their Pokéballs, for lack of space.]

Ah... I took Route 204 from Jubilife city to Floaroma Town, then Route 205 to Eterna Forest... It's really easy to get lost in there, and there are lots of Ghost-type Pokémon there..! So, um... If you're going through there be careful not to get lost, ne?

[Tavros is beaming at the screen as hard as he possibly can, face pretty much split in half from the size of his grin, a Vulpix plush with fake black sunglasses and a broken record stitched onto its chest clutched in his arms.]

[But that's not what's immediately noticeable about this video, oh no. The first thing anyone viewing the feed would notice is the high-pitched, practically ear-splitting trilling sound that's coming out of his mouth. The sound is decidedly insectoid, a fact that is emphasized by the Kricketot in the background making pretty much the exact same sound while chasing around a burbling Caterpie while a Spinarak hisses as if cheering them on]

[In short, this video is loud and full of bugs.]

[Tavros even starts out... talking... in a weird series of chirps and clicks before shaking his head, blushing, and swapping to something more understandable]

Uhh, sorry, you probably didn't, uhh, well, get any of that, but what I said, was that, oh my god, Dave, this is like the best present ever, and you are totally doing troll romance right because I totally screamed when I got your note, oh my god that was perfect, and everything is perfect and I am so glad that you're not mad at me anymore, I'll to be better at human romance, and-

[He breaks off into the trilling noise again, burying his face in the back of the Vulpix doll and hugging it tight]

[All of that, without taking a single breath]

--Just like the video chat?

[Well, this isn't Red's best moment, but super tech-savvy he isn't. At the prompt of a finger, he turns his gaze back to the camera lens and nods.

He opens his mouth to speak... and his new Charmander climbs up next to him, pushing gently on the young man's face to inspect the camera.] ...Charmander, return.

[Withdrawing it back into the ball, he lowers the hand out of sight and frowns.] 'M Red. Anyone seen Professor Oak?

Anybody know me 'tall? E'erbody here keeps sayin' they don't know me, an' I know all them pretty darn well.

[Yes, Dustin is still around as he seems to be in an excited mood, what with his hands cupped in major excitement. Kelly just sat beside him as a four legged mouse-cat pokemon climbed up on Dustin's left arm with a strange grin on his Shinx's face.]

Hey dudes? How many Pokemon have you caught by now? The games make it sound easy... Anyway, this is Jake the Shinx! Anybody near Jubilife City? I'm trying to figure out where to head next...

[The feed cuts on quickly, and to an excited face, as well. The young girl you see looks very gleeful, almost overpoweringly so.]

Not my favorite game ever, but y'know, it really could be worse! But wow! I can't believe I'm in the world of freakin' Pokemon! I've been playing this since I was, like, what.. four, or something? I don't care about the how, I just wanna meet the dude who brought me here and give him a big hug. So someone point me in the right direction, 'kay?

[She's talking almost too swiftly to understand. From somewhere out of the camera's view, an 'Iggly' can be heard.]

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot! They even got my favorite Pokemon right! Well, the baby of it, at least. They must've really psycho-analyzed me, or something. Maybe this is Silent Hill, and this is what my mind looks like. Or something. Never did understand those games, huh. Never would have imagined my subconscious is so technicolor. It's pretty great, though, not gonna lie.

It's probably some really vivid dream, but I don't care. I'm gonna enjoy it while I'm here, obviously. So, uh, bye! See you around or something, hehe.

--nk you. Though, it's very small, isn't it? Are you sure it will really work?

[Anyone tuning in? There's a blonde posting, today! She looks fairly young, but also fairly curious. She appears to either be kneeling or very short as there is an Audino draped over her shoulder, reaching over her. It could be implied that he is the one who turned it on. It stays, leaning over her shoulder, but she doesn't seem to mind at all. She blinks for a moment, before she realizes she is recording!]

I don't mean to be a bother to anyone, but I have noticed that I am in a bit of a peculiar situation and that there may be others out there like me. Since I am not the only one, and I may come to rely on everyone in the future, it would probably be a good idea to introduce myself.

My name is Fuu Hououji, and I am attending my final year of middle school. I am fourteen years old and a Sagittarius. My blood type is A, and I come from Tokyo, Japan. It appears that I will be traveling with an Audino. He has been very helpful thus far.

And I don't mean to take up any more time, but if anyone by any chance meets an Umi Ryuuzaki or a Hikaru Shidou, could you please let me know? Thank you very much, and I hope we get along well.

People swear a lot, here... mama said that sort of thing was rude...

[EVERYWHERE SHE GOES, IT'S NOTHING BUT CURSING]

Um. Oh! I'm reading this funny cookbook... it says 'poffins'! Did anyone else get one? They're fun! I already made some! I made them sweet and sour, and Bunny really likes them! I wonder what flavors I should try next... I have to plant the rest of my sweet and sour berries, though.

[ The stream that begins is obviously not intentional, as it pops up in the middle of a seemingly one-sided conversation between two Pokemon and a... well, what is this guy? Grey skin, yellow eyes, and the biggest pair of bull-like horns one had probably ever laid eyes on. How he kept his head up was a mystery... and the wings on his back were another story entirely. ]

No. No, we're not going to-- don't take that tone of voice with me, Kreig! I don't care if you have 'standards', it's not--

[ A little beep catches his attention. Slowly, he turns his head to the electronic device he'd previously slung to the side, an eyebrow cocked in curiosity. He stares for a long moment, between the camera and the screen, waving his hands and making strange faces. It takes him at least a full minute to realize what's going on. ]

What is this, a mirror? I don't get it.
Hello? I think this is some kind of communication device-- [ Tap tap, on the microphone. ] Uhhh...

[ The Swinub in his lap makes a series of chirping noises, and Rufio turns his full attention to it, nodding firmly. ]

Okay, so apparently people can hear me talking... which is creepy. But that's alright, I don't blame you all for wanting to eavesdrop, heh! Uhh, you all can call me Tavrufio. Tavrufio the Summoner, to be precise!

[ A pause; then a puzzled look. ]
... Anyone else not sure where they are?

[The video feed flickers on to show a young man dressed entirely in black,
from his trench coat to his shoes, sitting beneath a tree. Next to him is a
shiny Ralts, who tilts its head at him in curiosity. He smiles faintly before he
begins speaking.]

Hm. Oddly enough, I know where I am. Quite a
stretch from where I was, but that must mean I'm here for a reason. It's
actually rather...exciting. A new journey.

[The Ralts nudges his hand lightly, tilting its head to the other side. Zephyr pauses a moment, shaking his head briefly, before he continues speaking.]

Might there be anyone willing to sell a few spare berries?

[Hello, fellow Sinnoh-vians. There is now a man staring at the camera with vivid blue eyes. At first glance, he seems relatively ordinary. He's dressed in pretty simple clothes, and he has no wild haircut or cool markings or anything. He really looks like the kind of guy you could bump into on the street and forget about later.]

[But when he speaks, there's something behind his calm tone that seems to suggest otherwise. Whoever this man is, he seems to know more than he appears to let on.]

Why do you believe you are here?

[He smiles slightly, reaching down to pet the Natu that is sitting in his lap.] I've met many people who think very different things about the nature of fate. Some say everything that happens is a coincidence. Some say that destiny is written out for us like a story in a book, and we can do nothing to change it. And yet others say that yes, we all have destinies, but we can make choices that effect our future for the worse or for the better.

Were you brought here by accident? Were you chosen? Or is this just a result of some choice you made down the line? It could be any of those, or none at all. Did something say that you needed the Pokemon? Or did the Pokemon need you?

[He cocks his head like a curious bird, his benevolent smile still staying on his face, unchanging. The Natu chirps happily.]

So, I'm curious. What do you think?


[ooc: Before I forget, please fill out Jacob's permission post if you would be so kind! He has omniscient powers and stuff when it comes to other people due to his nature as a guardian of the origin of life, so just let me know what he can and cannot know about your character. Thank you!]

[It's taken her quite awhile to get used to the communicator, what with it being very much foreign and much more advanced to this Sengoku era girl.

But now that she's actually started messing with it, Oichi's certain she's gotten the hang of what the basics of it are. Or at least until the device is quickly being snatched out of her hands by her own Skitty, who then took it upon itself to take off (along with unknowingly turning the video function on) as though to get her to chase it. All of which she definitely is doing so.]

Nagamasa...!

[Anyone watching will definitely be getting a great view of scenery, or at least a blurred view. And despite Oichi's callings, it doesn't seem as though the Skitty isn't stopping. Or rather, not on its own. It's not long after that the device is released (with a "Skiiii") as Nagamasa the Skitty seemingly had tripped over something - a pebble or possibly even its own feet.

Shortly after, one out of breath Trainer is picking up that fallen Skitty and looking it over in case of any injuries before letting out a short laugh.]

I suppose now it's not too odd that I named you after my lord, what with the two of you being almost similar. [Another small laugh, followed by another "Skiii" as if agreeing with her, as the device is being forgotten for Oichi to give another look over for any overlooked injuries of any kind.]

[ooc: this is already kind of long, but totally forgot to mention in my ooc intro that if your character(s) know either world and/or Japanese history, by all means feel free to fourth wall her. I just ask that no one mention that her (first) husband (Nagamasa) dies. More so due to her canon point of him being alive.]

[The video starts out as a picture of his morpher/fancy wrist device is shown and then pans out to show Dustin and Kelly his Hippopotas on the outskirts of Sandgem Town. Basically at the beginnings of Route 202 is where they are. Dustin's clothes appear to be a bit more dusty than you may expect.]

Hey, dudes. I'm Dustin. I've been watching on this network thing for a while and I've got to ask something: does Pokemon exist somewhere back at your home? I'm kind of curious. Also, who's gotten to Route 202 yet? We (meaning Kelly and I) are just starting there. Any clues as to what Pokemon are on this Route? I figure if we're stuck here, we might as make this worthwhile.

[as the video starts, you are treated to a close-up of, from top to bottom, what looks like an American flag, a pair of black sunglasses, and a smug grin]
Hey, listen up all you dweebs and losers out there! Bandit Keith is finally on the scene, so you better watch out. I’m the strongest duelist there is, because I’m an American! And now I’m gonna be coming after your rare car- uh, Pokémon! In America! I may not know how to play this game just yet, but when I figure it out, you know my strategy’s gonna be unstoppable. So you un-American trainers better watch your backs, or my Rufflet’s gonna catch you with your pants down! In America!

[now the video turns sharply to a Rufflet that has somehow managed an angry scowl]
Ruh!
[back to a slightly less zoomed view of Bandit Keith]
You’ve been warned, everyone with rare and powerful pokémon. Your days are numbered!
[Finally, the video feed cuts out... for about two seconds before coming back on]
In America!
[Off again for real this time]

[Have a close up of the bottom half of her face.] Red light... Ah, there it is! [She backs off and sits down into a chair; clearly this is her room at the inn. Kasumi's smile brightens.]

Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Tendou Kasumi. It is lovely to keep you all! This place is quite different than home, but it is like an adventure, isn't it? Our own chance to journey. Or explore contests, in another case.

I have a question, if you wouldn't mind: has anyone found a kitchen? The inn is very nice, but they will not let me into the back, and I do miss, well. If anyone has, could you please let me know?

Thank you very much.

[Kasumi bows, slightly, and leans in again; a close up of the top half of her face this time and the feed cuts out.]