01: Testing, 1, 2, 3...

[truthdecided]

[Upon receiving his Grumpearl, Akechi seizes the opportunity to test it. It seems pertinent to get a grasp on the communications technology, even if it's nowhere near as direct as a cell phone.

So, if he thinks, will that be enough? Akechi hums, then tries broadcasting his thoughts.]

Greetings. This is Akechi. I suspect a great many of you encountered me here and there. I'm the... "Rookidee" who was investigating the strange side effects of the various clothing articles and accessories.

[As he tries to figure out what to say, a song starts to play in his head.

Shit. Wait. Is that also being broadcast? Shit. Okay. Time to reedirect his thoughts to more sophisticated music.

Erm. Anyway.]

Please disregard that interruption. As I was saying, I've a vested interest in investigating our present set of circumstances. Recently, Mightyena-san approached me with an offer to join the Oran Berries, so that is where I'll be residing for the near future.

However, regardless of guild allegiances, I believe we could all benefit from using this network to share findings. To start us off, here is what I have learned after speaking to two individuals more familiar with the nature of Pokémon:

First, it would seem there are worlds where humans hold more authority over Pokémon, though their relationship seems more mutually beneficial on slightly more equal footing than humans and pets (Emmet-san and Ingo-san, feel free to correct me if necessary).

Moreover, there are a vast array of different types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and certain "moves" that might seem unassuming, such as a wag of the tail or a snarl can and do affect our combat capabilities.

Thirdly, many species of Pokémon undergo a metamorphosis called evolution, not to be confused with Darwin's theory of evolution. Those of us who took on smaller and feebler forms may be able to reach even greater heights...

But in a broader sense, it seems there is some power at play that translates our speech regardless of our native tongue. I also heard of "legendary" and "mythical" Pokémon, though whether or not they have anything to do with our arrival here remains to be seen.

I suppose the next question is what exactly determined our present forms. I can see some reason behind my avian appearance, and Ren is fairly cat-like in his own right, but I obviously can't speak for everyone else.

[As he mentions Ren, there's a flicker of an image of a Sprigatito and then a very embarrassing memory he did not intend to broadcast. The jazzy music also gets a little louder before he decides to end the message.]

Comments

it was so hard to watch video on his horrible '85 :[[

[seacub]

Huhhh....

I still don't recognize the name, but maybe this is...

[Behold....the vague images of various Power Rangers...]

...Maybe this is something we have that's adjacent? To the other? It's not quite the same, and they definitely use motifs that aren't birds...

OH NO, BUDDY...

[truthdecided]

[Hmm... Yes. The imagery is evocative, right down to the bright colors.]

I'm not surprised. There are sentai heroes based on all manner of motifs. Dinosaurs, mythical beasts... Even playing cards.

[seacub]

Sounds right. I wish I could take another look...maybe it was just one of the ones I missed.

[Alas, he super cannot.]

[truthdecided]

Perhaps another time.

[This world obviously makes that rather difficult, after all.]

Come to think of it, the lack of modern technology may be one of the greatest hurdles. Cell phones, computers, and television are such mundane aspects of life.

[Nothing Akechi can't live without, but it still stands out in his mind.]

[seacub]

Right. It's a little difficult to pin down an exact era that matches with what we see here...the construction says one thing, but the capabilities of everyone living here says another. A huge part of what marked certain structures according to their time was just...how they could be put together after all.

[truthdecided]

We also have to factor in how Pokémon abilities supplement the natural resources that influence developments in technology, medicine, and building.

[The addition of 'magical abilities' do change the capabilities of a civilization.]

[seacub]

Exactly. The water is really muddy...and it might honestly be better not to even think of it next to human development? So much of it on both sides would be driven by what's needed, and right now a bit part of that is apparently still just survival.

[A look to the various buildings and establishments.] In that sense, this is all really impressive.

[truthdecided]

Especially given the sheer diversity in size, abilities, and body types.

[A quiet grunt of a laugh escapes him.]

Birds and tunnels don't really go hand in hand, but I do commend Mightyena-san for taking in so many strays. It must be a logistical nightmare.

[seacub]

[Thinking about that...............]

At least with a tunnel, it's possible to just...put people together?

Polteageist gives everyone their own apartment unit, so to speak. It's like a rowhouse?

I'm not sure how they plan them out, but even though we're such different sizes, they all share walls with at least a few other pokemon, even keeping the same amount of proportional space.

[Only three were taken in by Lum, yes.

But one of them is frickin' 7-plus foot.]

[truthdecided]

I've slept in fairly uncomfortable positions before, so it isn't a deal breaker so much as an inconvenience.

[He likes privacy and comfort, and he was admittedly spoiled during his time under Shido...

Not that he'd ever want to go back.]

A.B.A-san is incredibly large, but the tunnels are at least spacious enough that it hasn't caused many problems yet. If your rooms are all equal in size, I can't imagine it's convenient for those larger in stature...

[Perrin comes to mind, because he certainly isn't in Oran.]

please lmk if I am the one who misread smth here jkhgfhg

[seacub]

Honestly this is the first time I've had a bed at all...

[why is the image of a piano appearing

emporio what the f-]

Oh- I uh, I think you misunderstood what I meant...We have our own suites, really. Front door, flower bed...they're only about the size of a small apartment, but they're still basically apartments.

What's weird about it is we still have walls attached to each other- so...I guess, my wall lines up with where the area 'shoulders up' for Perrin is?

[truthdecided]

That's rather alarming.

[Granted, given everything he'd heard from Emporio before, this isn't surprising, but...

Piano? What?

That soft, jazzy music from earlier creeps back into his thoughts.]

The lack of a bed, that is. Not the suites. If they're spacious enough for large Pokémon, that's surprisingly generous. I simply wasn't sure about the scale.

[seacub]

Well there wasn't a bed in the ghost room after all.

[THE PIANO CONTINUES TO LOOM, THREATENINGLY,]

Perrin's is definitely large enough for him though- and mine is...

[He tries picturing it to get the point across. It's...oh, it's certainly -cozy- but it's rather nice??? Huh.]

Mine feels a big big? I think it's for if I grow a lot more. I am 12...

[Though there's a sense that he's not really sure that's relevant in this case.]

[truthdecided]

You do look rather dinosaur-like in nature. It wouldn't surprise me if your full size is almost as impressive as Perrin-san.

[He tries to imagine such a thing, but effectively comes across as some unholy hybrid of a Tyrannosaurus and a Cubone.]

...Or perhaps not. I suppose you could always ask around.

[seacub]

Th...that big huh...

[he doesn't want it...that's so tall....]

Y-Yeah I think I might do that...

[truthdecided]

That's likely for the best, lest we get swept up in hyperbolic what-ifs.

[The reaction from Emporio is rather comical, though. Then again, Akechi actually looks forward to his future imposing stature.]

the totem marowak continues to tempt me tho...

[seacub]

Y-Yeah...

[He might need to put the pearl down for a bit now...ough.]