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[burntflower]

[Thankfully, Hanako is not a complete stranger to technology, so getting the camera feed to work is not an issue. She does look more than a little nervous though, and on closer inspection, one might catch a glimpse of some...rather terrible scarring on her face. There's also the slightly crooked ears of what may possibly be a Pikachu sticking out from behind a nearby tree, the creature seeming to be trembling.]

Um...I...I'm really confused. [And frightened, but she's trying not to break down right now. Deep breaths. It's taking all her focus to not start shaking and/or crying.]

W-what am I supposed to do? I d-don't know where to go or...well...anything.

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[thenightsky]

This place does that. Confuses people, I mean.

[Hey there, newcomer. Noctis offers a friendly smile and a slightly awkward wave. The wall behind him moves suddenly and a face comes into view as Bean, his Snorlax, leans down to take a peek at the girl as well.]

You're most likely either in New Bark Town or Pallet Town depending on which region you ended up in.

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[burntflower]

W-well, it's just so sudden.

[Although she suspects even with a bit of warning, it might still have been more than a little jarring. Then as his Snorlax comes into view, she jumps a little, despite it only being a video feed.]

Um...th-there's something behind...you!

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[thenightsky]

Yeah it's kind of how this place works. None of us were really expecting it and then poof, here we are.

[Noctis blinks then tilts his head up, grinning after a second.]

Oh, this is Bean. She's my Snorlax.

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[burntflower]

[Hanako blinks, not sure what to make of that. There's a few seconds of awkward silence.]

It...it's not going t-to eat you?

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[anexcitableboy]

Oh, hey, you're new here, huh? It's okay, don't worry. Just keep taking deep breaths, okay?

I'm Jimmy. You're probably in New Bark Town, it's a safe place.

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[burntflower]

Y-yeah.

[She's going to do just that. Focus on breathing and not hyperventilating. The last thing she needs is to go into a full-blown panic attack.]

Are you...sure it's safe?

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[anexcitableboy]

Promise! That's where everybody starts. The route that leads out of it, it'll take you another town that's a little bit bigger.

You should have some stuff in your bag, food and everything. Not much, but enough to get started.

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[captainash]

You can start by introducing yourself to the network, if you feel like it.

[Which... this technically counts as, he guesses.]

After that, the usual expectation is to either walk west towards Cherrygrove, or to take the boat for Pallet Town to the east. But if you're not sure where you want to go yet, this is the perfect time to ask any question you might have about this world.

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[burntflower]

[Well, it's more an SOS than an introduction. Hanako's trying not to blow it up, though. Trying.]

Can I j-just stay here and wait for a bus...?

[An innocent enough question, really.]

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[captainash]

[An innocent question indeed, but it still makes Ash wince a little.]

Sadly, no. There are a few ships around and a train between two cities, but beyond that our options are walking and riding a Pokémon. Which... won't really be possible with your starter, small as it is.

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[shiro2hero]

Hey, it's okay. Everyone feels that way at some point.

[He does his best to keep his voice calm, reassuring.]

I'm Shiro. You want to tell me your name?

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[burntflower]

[To be fair, this is not the first time Hanako has felt frightened and out of place...nor does she think it'll be the last.]

...Hanako.

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[shiro2hero]

Hey, Hanako.

Did you just get here? There... should be an animal around to be your partner. I know, it's weird. But they're there to help.

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[charcoalfeather]

[Rakka isn't one to inspect things too closely at a first glance, but this is someone who's clearly in distress, and Rakka definitely knows how that feels.]

I-it's alright, just try to breath, okay? [She offers her a nice smile, while the three heads of her Dodrio peer down into view to get a look at whomever their trainer is speaking to. Hmmm, yes, very interesting.]

Being here for the first time can be really confusing, that's how it is for everyone when they arrive.

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[burntflower]

[She'd be very correct in assuming that. Hanako's really doing her best to not freak out, and is surprisingly managing so far. Rakka gets a slight nod from the frightened girl. That's what she's doing. Taking deep breaths and reassuring herself that she'll be alright. Or at least that she's not in immediate danger or anything.]

E-everyone?

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[charcoalfeather]

[Oh, alright. That's good, that she isn't freaking out so far. Rakka can work with that, she too is an often-times frightened girl.]

...Oh, uh huh. [A small nod.] Everyone that's talking to you right now showed up here the same way you did.

[...She catches herself.] Oh, um, including me.

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[agent3]

[Oh...this girl is scared. Like, really scared, for real, which is pretty surprising to Thida. Aside from her own personal species-ist issues, nothing here had ever struck her as worth being frightened over. How can she get that message across to someone else...]

Hey.

[By looking a bit tired, sitting cross-legged on a bed and leaning against a sleeping Luxray? Erm...well, at least both of them are relaxed and at ease.]

S'okay. Not in a bad place. Just different.

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[burntflower]

[Hanako had enough issues as it was without being tossed into a new world with unrecognizable faces and bizarre animals. At least the sleeping Luxray isn't as frightening as a Snorlax.]

Very...very different.

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[agent3]

[He's pretty much the least fear-inducing member of this blue-haired girl's team of monsters because he's sleepy and lazy.]

Mhm. But not bad. Promise. Y'get a Pokemon, they're friends. Good friends. Protect us 'n stuff.

[Is hers that...thing with the ears in the background? Thida leans closer, squinting.] Woulda gave you one...didja meet it?

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[moneylogues]

Yeah, the confusion's a normal part of suddenly getting yanked away to a whole new planet, I wouldn't worry about that.

Good news? You're not supposed to do anything, it's pretty much up to you. Or I guess maybe that's the bad news, I guess it all depends on how you look at it.

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[burntflower]

[Hanako actually sounds slightly less frightened on audio. Mainly because she doesn't have to worry about being stared at.]

B-but then what's the point...?

[That's even more confusing, really.]

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[moneylogues]

There isn't one. I mean, I don't fucking know, maybe there's some important reason a shitload of random people keep ending up here, but as far as I can tell it's just random.

Probably better you figure that part out now.

[islandshore]

Just take it one step at a time, all right? I know it's a lot to take in, but as I'm sure you've probably already noticed, there are people here willing to show you the ropes.

[He offers a soft smile, not wanting to be too pushy at one.]

Me, for example? I've got seven years experience in this place and plenty to tell.

[burntflower]

S-seven years?!

[That's a little much. She doesn't want to be stuck here for a day, nevermind years!]

[islandshore]

If it's any consolation, I'm the exception and not the rule. Most people don't even last one year.

[Still, his smile recedes, and he folds his arms.]

But you should probably get comfortable, because you're no guarantee you'll get an easy way out. It's completely random who stays and who goes.