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[hanssome]

[The video feed has a momentary flurry of activity as Hans realises what angle he needs to hold it on to show his face. There's a blur of clothing and an unimpressed Mudbray before it finally settles on Hans' face.

Momentarily he's a little bewildered, then he smiles.]

Just curious- how do people decide what to name their Pokémon? I know a lot of people have themes- what made you pick them? Does anyone choose not to name them?

[He's mostly just using this as a way to figure out what kind of Pokémon everyone has along with what sort of worlds they're from (he may never get used to that), but a part of him is genuinely curious.]

I've kind of been going with a fruit theme, myself. My horse back home was called Sitron. [His laugh is sheepish.] Where I'm from, it means lemon. Here, I have my mudbray- He's called Æble- which means apple. Then there's my houndour, I don't think he appreciates his name very much. It's Jordbær- it means strawberry! I think he was hoping for something more fearsome.

[Hans chuckles to himself.] I'd be really interested to hear all of your reasons behind your names. We all come from such different worlds, I think it's a funny way to bring our culture here.

[There's a substantial pause before he adds.] Oh! And my name is Hans, of course. But that has nothing to do with fruit.

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[There's a two week delay on wandering for Hans, for reasons he won't discuss. He's dressed as casually as he can stand and he's taking the time to gather his bearings and learn a little more about where he is. He has his Mudbray out of his ball, because he's trying to better acquaint himself with it as well.

It's not going great.

Hans and his Mudbray seem to have conflicting ideas about what direction to walk in, what to look at and whether to walk at all or just stand still and eat dirt. Hans doesn't always immediately notice that he's walking while his pokemon isn't, but when he eventually turns around he's obviously becoming exasperated.]

Æble! Surely that can't be good for you. [Who eats dirt? Why does he have a beast that eats dirt? Hans plods back toward him, beckoning for him to keep walking.

Æble responds by kicking his back foot and snorting, but he's not moving.]

Honestly, you can be such an.. [He pauses, then falters.] ..Ass. If you want to eat dirt, that's fine, but I'm going to keep walking.

[Hans turns, with a huff, and Æble charges behind him to headbutt the back of his legs. Hans stumbles and grunts, swiveling back around to put his hands on his hips so he can stare disapprovingly at his Mudbray.]

That was bad manners.

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[rediscover]

[Oh, great. This guy. Anna's not happy at all to see his face show up on the Gear, but she's at least comforted by the fact that she's further along the trail than Hans is. She's got distance to protect her.

Her expression is...displeased, to say the least. She's got her Deerling sitting in her lap, and her Shroomish perched on her shoulder, looking equally grumpy.]

My name means 'I'm gonna kick your butt if I see you anywhere near me or my sister again'.

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[hanssome]

[For all the researching Hans has done, he hasn't yet realised Anna is here. Until now, and he's pulling an ugly face upon his discovery.]

Why would I come near you when I have nothing to gain from you? I'm not that petty. [He pauses.] Unless.. you're actually scared of me?

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[rediscover]

[Ugh. She can't believe she ever thought that face was handsome and charming! What a scum!]

Me? Scared of you? Ha! What are you gonna do....fall off a boat again?

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[bleedingunversed]

A real dapper fellow aren't you?

All interested in culture and stuff.

That's cute.

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[hanssome]

Thank.. you?

I hope I'm not being invasive! I'm just so curious.

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[bleedingunversed]

You're trying to hard is what it looks like.

Unless you are really that disgustingly positive about things.

Then you're just an idiot.

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[bertall]

Some of mine are named after some close friends, but, uh... A lot of them are named after things from stories my mom would tell me when I was younger.

_{[The good stories, at least.]}

I named my Houndoom after a goddess named Freja, and then I have two more called Herja and Skadi. And, um... I have a Dratini named after Jormungand. I don't remember the details of a lot of the ones she'd say since it's been so long, but I liked hearing them.

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[hanssome]

Oh! I've heard those names in story books too! They're characters from old Viking legends, aren't they? [He looks delighted.]

Does that mean a Dratini is a kind of snake?

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[bertall]

I, um... I couldn't say for sure. I haven't heard any of them since I was seven or eight.

But he sort of looks like one? Only, uh... Here, give me a minute to find a picture.

_{[Some minutes later, he sends along a picture featuring his Dratini and a small black Zorua.]}

The other one with him there is Askeladd.

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[tearsofademon]

I don't really have a theme, when I give them names. Honestly, I mostly ask Rose and the others for ideas, these days...

[hanssome]

I suppose you don't need a theme, I might run out of fruit to name them after eventually.

[He raises a brow.] Rose?

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[frozenfractalsallaround]

[It's funny how Elsa's brain works in comparison to Anna's. Where Anna is firey and quick to get defense, when Elsa realizes who's broadcasting on the network, she feels... relieved.

Of course she's been told that time stops in their universe, but it's one thing to be told that and another thing to believe it deep in your heart, and Elsa's been a little unsure of that this entire time. So with Hans arriving here? It means that he can't cause any trouble back in Arendelle, which is a fear that's been playing in Elsa's mind ever since she and Anna had arrived.

While she doesn't entirely agree with Anna's hostile approach, Anna is the scorned lover and has every right to be hostile, so Elsa's going to let her handle it her own way. Elsa on the other hand doesn't feel like antagonism is the right approach here. She isn't queen here, there's no throne to take. Unless he wants revenge, they have no reason to ever cross paths. She'll be cautious though, that much is certain.]

I'll leave the threatening to Anna, considering you already know she's good for it.

[She clears her throat.]

I trust you can mind your business and we can mind ours? [She pauses a moment, before deciding as a peace offering of sorts, she'll answer his question. She gestures for her vulpix to come into view and the Pokemon cautiously enters the frame, sensing Elsa's own tension.] This is Skadi, my Vulpix.

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[hanssome]

[Anna's response is expected, of course. She's very predictable for Hans, although she punches surprisingly hard. It's not her fists that worry him, though he's not lining up to get hit again.

Elsa is the truly intimidating one, because she's got something a little more formidable than brute strength on her side. She's also volatile, and her weaknesses aren't so easy to play when the outcomes are risky.

Of course, once Hans figures out powers don't work here, he may reconsider his thinking.

For now, he'll eagerly take her pacifistic approach. Particularly when it could easily drive a wedge between Elsa and Anna if he were to play his cards right.]

She's made her stance abundantly clear. [His tone is amused, he's resigned to it.]

I have no business with either of you here, so that's easy enough. [He's happy to coast past that and focus on the Vulpix. He knits his eyebrows together curiously, seemingly fascinated.]

It's beautiful. I've only ever seen a red one before. I didn't even know they had different colourings.

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[islandshore]

[Ah, nicknames. There's an interesting topic that generally doesn't get old. The strawberry comment in particular nets a soft chuckle from Riku, who surveys the camera with a faint smirk and folded arms.]

Honestly... I just kinda went with nicknames that sounded cool for the most part. I mean, "Flare" for a Charizard isn't exactly the most creative pick, but it gets the job done. Same with most of my team. I tend to base it off their appearances or type. Sometimes both.

But I have had a few that wanted to pick their own names. Doesn't happen often, but my Blastoise, Zen... she's anything but relaxed.

[Shrugging, he runs a hand through his bangs.]

Gotta say, though. When your team gets above fifty, it gets pretty tough to come up with creative nicknames.

[hanssome]

I don't think there's anything wrong with an uncreative nickname if it suits, right? There's so much to learn here, you might as well simplify the process where you can. [Hans chuckles, then raises a brow.]

Do you have more than fifty?

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[alltoblame]

I don't name them.

It's easy enough to keep up with if you only have one of each... One of mine came with a name from his breeder.

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[hanssome]

Are you planning on only having one of each? Will you start an identifying system if you start doubling up?

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[notvaljean]

Most of the time, I just kind of name them whatever happens to come to mind. Sometimes they'll even let me know if they do or don't like a name.

[Jean has gotten a little more creative with names the last few months, and is no longer naming his Pokemon based purely on what they look like.]

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[hanssome]

Well, I can't fault that method. [He raises a brow.] They do? Have they ever rejected a name?

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[dreamsofahero]

Sion Astal, it's a pleasure to meet you.

*don't mind the perfectly charming, almost regal demeanor; he's like that for everyone*

Though when it comes to names, I suppose I prefer finding something that seems to suit each individual pokemon. And which they're willing to agree to, as well, of course.

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[hanssome]

It's a pleasure to meet you too! Though I can't think of stranger circumstances..

[Hans is equally charming, though a little less regal. He likes to be relatable.]

What helps you pick a name that suits?

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[overtwohundred]

i dont name mine anything
but if i did theyd be named whatever would scare the shit out of losers

[hanssome]

What sort of names do you imagine would "scare the shit" out of losers?

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[moneylogues]

Eh, I name them after whatever the hell comes to mind, usually. But I got a few I named after weapons. Bladed ones, mainly.

[hanssome]

Do you have a lot of bladed Pokemon, then? ..Like hedgehogs, maybe?