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[The last person that Newt ever expected to see here was Credence. The last thing he'd seen of the young man was a faint whisp of what had been the Obscurus and then nothing. He figured that the young man had survived but the idea of him arriving here..

Newt appears on the network with a worried expression, Queenie peering at the screen as well and twilling lowly to express her own concern.]

Credence?

Edited 2018-01-01 19:03 (UTC)

[ Someone who knew his name? Credence forces himself to grab the gear, turning it so he can look into it better. Was it someone he knew, Mr. Graves or his family maybe..?

No.. No, he didn't recognize this person. ]

Ho.. How do you know my name..? Who are you..? Are you from where I'm from..?

[Well, that at least answers one question.

Despite the worry still on his face Newt manages a smile.]

I am, yes. My name is Newt Scamander and it's a pleasure to meet you properly, Credence. This..place is a bit odd in that sometimes people are brought here from the same place but from different points in time?

[This was going to be a lot for this young man to handle.]

That is I..most likely know things that happen in our world that you have yet to experience.

[ Oh. Well. That was good, they were from the same world. So that could happen and Credence could find some solace, and maybe they could find a way back together, if it wasn't too much of a bother for this man.

From.. A different point in time. So a time traveler, right, so-- ]

What do you mean a different point in time? I'm from.. 1926, December.. December, um...

[ He has to think. Everything had happened so fast. His mother had been angry, she was going to punish him... ]

Seventh, it's the seventh. December.. You're from that time, aren't you? December 7th, 1926? You can't be from a different point, time.. time travel is impossible, it should be impossible..? Is there magic, there can't be magic... Mr. Graves hasn't taught me anything yet, I don't know why... I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm just.. babbling a-and..

[ Tina reaches a paw up to tug at Credence's arm, to keep him focused. ]

Credence--Credence it's alright.

[Newt keeps his voice soft in an attempt to calm the young man as Queenie gives another soft twill.]

I am, yes, but there..we've met before. We've already met, I should say.

[He pauses there, taking a breath.]

Credence would--would you allow me to come meet you? I would rather talk about this in person though if you would rather not, I understand.

[ Credence draws his knees up, the gear thumping gently to the ground. He covers his head, clearly closing off from everything happening. He couldn't focus. He felt like he couldn't breathe. Bad things always happened when he...

Tina squeezes off Credence's lap, going to the gear to look down into it. She tilts her head, then pats at it with her paw. She had a little determined face, brows furrowed. ]

this tina plz com 2 us

[ Ugh this was difficult. Why couldn't she have thumbs yet? Her ears go back and she squints, tongue sticking out. ]

ear bark leavin 4 chry grow

[ That made sense right? Did it make sense? ]

[The gear hits the ground and Newt winces. He should have been more careful with his words, should have been slower about how he approached this.

Thankfully, though, that little fox seems to take charge and Newt can't help but feel relieved.]

We will be there as soon as we can.

[With that he shuts the 'gear off on his end and grabs his scarf and coat, calling for Albus as he went. The Drampa was quick to agree to help and Newt climbed onto the dragon's back, settling in for the flight after making sure he had appropriate Pokeballs with him--he didn't want to scare Credence anymore than he had to.

They set off from Azalea and a couple hours later would find them nearing Cherrygrove City, the Drampa circling then slowly landing, sinking down to let Newt off his back. The wizard pat the large creature's neck as he pulled several pokeballs from his belt, letting out Roxy the Lycanroc, Queenie the Audino and Morgan the Flabébé.]

Please be careful, try not to spook him if you find him before me. [Newt was worried. Very worried because Credence had been through so much back home and to drop the poor boy here...] Let me know as soon as you find him.

[The trio set out to search for the young man then just as Salazar the Noivern caught up to the ground and landed beside Newt. Reaching out to rest a hand on the Pokemon's back, Newt let out a breath.]

Come along, Salazar. Albus.

[The search for Credence begins!]

[ Tina had her work cut out for her. She bites at Credence's sleeve, tugging him as hard as she could. He couldn't just sit out here, it was dangerous! When he didn't move right away she set to cleaning up. The gear was dropped into the backpack, which was dragged back over to Credence.

Come on! She would keep you safe! She shook him gently with her paws. Eventually, finally, Credence lifted his head, eyes rimmed with red. ]

I'm sorry.. I'm sorry...

[ She shakes her head, fur flipping merrily around her head. No need! Lets just walk. She tugs him again until he stands up. She makes sure he takes the bag before turning and walking back to the path. If they stayed on the path, they would be fine!

As long as they didn't run into any Pokemon, but there were only little ones out this way anyway. She knew that much. So suddenly seeing a fully evolved Lycanroc trotting down the path by itself was definitely not what she expected. ]

What is that... Is that some kind of.. .. of wolf? Or a dog? A dog isn't it?

[ Tina glances over her shoulder, seeing how Credence was backing away. No no no, they just came this far! She would have to drive the Lycanroc off some how... So she charges forward with all the bravery her little body could muster. She puffs a flame out ahead of her, which seemed so small and pathetic. ]

No trouble!! Go away! Go back to your trainer, we don't want any trouble!!

[Roxy had caught an unfamiliar scent and set out to find the source which is what led her to tracking down Credence and Tina. Her tail was already wagging as she approached, knowing that she needed to be friendly but yeah no. Apparently that wasn't going to work.

She stops as soon as she realizes that the young man is frightened, ears falling back in an apologetic gesture as she looks at the small little fox that charges forward.]

We're here to help. I'm not looking for trouble!

[To emphasize her point, the Lycanroc slowly sinks to lay on her stomach, head resting on her front paws.]

Newt's on his way. He just wants to help.

[ This little Fennekin wouldn't be swayed so easily! She runs up to the Lycanroc and plants both front paws onto its head. She lets out another little puff of flame in victory before whispering an aside to the bigger Pokemon. ]

Okay but play like I beat you! That way Credence isn't scared!

[ She climbs up to sit on Roxy's back, turning her nose up proudly. Look at the might warrior!! She brought down the big wolf!

Credence was clutching at the strap of his bag as he edges forward, realizing that some how Tina had cowed the bigger Pokemon. Maybe it was all the fire she was just blowing everywhere like that was normal. ]

U-um.. Good.. Good job, Tina.. um.. I .. what do I do now?

[ Tina blinks then slides off. She sits down and points an authoritative paw up the pathway. ]

Lead us to this Newt person! ...Please.

[ The last part was whispered, with one eye open to show she was only putting on a show. ]

[Honestly Roxy finds this entire thing pretty amusing and is happy to play along. The Lycanroc let's out a weak whimper of defeat, giving Credence the best puppy eyes she can muster.

See? She's easily beat by the likes of this tiny thing!]

Follow me.

[Keeping her tail between her legs as she stands, Roxy winks at Tina and starts up the path. She knew Newt, Albus and Salazar weren't that far off and she needed to figure out a way to keep the two large Pokemon from startling the young man she was leading about--

Ah! Perfect!

Up ahead on the path was Queenie and Morgan, the Audino twilling as she spotted Roxy though a look of pause crossed her face. Roxy was quick to shake her head and it seemed to get the message across as Queenie nodded and went to let Newt know what was going on. The Flabebe drifted over and plopped down on Roxy's head, swaying back and forth on her flower as she waved at Credence.

Hello friend!

A left turn later they'd find themselves face to face with Newt and Queenie, Albus and Salazar having slunk off to stay out of sight in the treeline.]

Credence!

[Oh. That... was not a bug. That was also not a person that went off from them ss they followed the dog-wolf. This.. there couldn't be that many strange creatures here.. could there?

Credence's head was swimming. This was a lot in a relatively short amount of time. Maybe this mysterious person could help him understand.

Tina yips and runs ahead to greet Newt. She growls at him, to put him in his place before turning and facing Credence to show she had everything under control.]

Oh.. um.. ..hello. I.. I guess I didn't..expect you to really be here.. um.. is that your dog? And. ..I don't knoe what those things.. are..

[Tina runs back over, tugging at Credence's pantleg to get him to kneel. She pats at his gear then indicates with her paw to get him to point it at the Audino and Lycanroc and Flabebé]

Oh.. it...this tells me? Okay.. um.. oh there it goes. Its.. ..talking at me. Okay..oh. Right. Hello.

[Credence stands again, fiddling with the gear, looking down. He didn't..entirely know what to do now.]

A-are you a friend of Mr. Graves...?

It is quite a lot to take in, this place I mean. I was a bit stunned by all of it as well when I first arrived.

[Though, let's be real, he had handled it just fine. Much better than poor Credence is, at least. Still the young man was here and hadn't run off at the sight of him which meant his little Fennekin friend was definitely doing a good job.]

Oh, yes, these are some of my companions here. This is Roxy-- [The Lycanroc gives a gruff bark in greeting as she sits beside Newt.] --Queenie-- [The Audino smiles and waves.] --and that's Morgan. [The Flabebe still perched on Roxy's head giggles and waves, twirling about on her flower.

A fond look touches Newt's face that quickly melts into a hesitant look as Credence brings up Graves. Considering the boy didn't recognize him and was even asking about the man in the first place, he must not know.]

I...wouldn't say friend, exactly. I know of him and he knows of me.

[Putting it lightly.]

Oh..

[ He gives a small wave to each of the Pokemon before turning to indicate the Fennekin next to him. ]

This is, um.. Tina. Her name is Tina. She's mine, I guess...? I've never had a pet but she's not really.. a pet.

[ Why was he explaining this to this man? He would know better than Credence what these creatures were in relation to the people here. Credence felt like a fool and it showed on his face that he expected some form of reminder of the fact he was a fool. ]

Oh..

[ He fiddles with his hands, rubbing old scars nervously. ]

It's good you.. know him. It means we're from the same place.. but you're.. um..

[ Right, this man was from a different... No, he didn't want to think about that. He reaches up to rub the heel of his hand against his cheek, eyes glancing to and fro in a nervous manner. ]

M-Ma will be furious, she was already.. furious.. But Mr. Graves, he said he'd take me from there and teach me about m-magic so I thought maybe he was the one who sent me here..?

[ He sounded hopeful, or as hopeful as he could manage. ]

I believe Tina is your partner, much like Queenie was mine when I first arrived.

[The Audino comes closer now and stands beside Newt, puffing up proudly as she gives a happy nod. Partners for life!

Newt smiles down at her before looking back to Credence, his smile faltering as the boy mentions his mother and talks about the promises Graves made.]

Unfortunately no one sends us here, from what I've gathered. It's..well it's all rather random. People end up here without any sort of rhyme or reason and unfortunately any powers we once had are obsolete while we're here.

[He manages a faint smile, reaching down to pull his wand from the holster on it's belt.

Old habits, really.]

Like Mr. Graves, I am a wizard as well. Back in our world, that is.

[ Random. It was all random.

If there were rhyme or reason it would make more sense or be easier to swallow. Any kind of.. reason would do. Not just random. Random meant there was no way to figure out how to reverse it. It meant permanency. He couldn't be here permanently, he was supposed to be home.

The sight of the sudden wand, stepping backward as he tenses up. A wand, a real wand, not like-- ]

Modesty.. .Modesty, she had a toy wand, she.. I should have been watching her better, I should have... Ma...

[ He looks down at his hands, opening them to look at the scars there. If he wasn't there then Ma would know he was associating with wicked people. She would surely turn her wrath onto Modesty and Modesty hadn't done anything wrong, if anything the girl was Credence's one friend.... ]

It was just a toy... This is my fault. I can't be here.. I have to go back, it can't be random because I need to go back!

[ Tina reaches her paws up, pushing gently at Credence's leg to try and get him to focus. Don't get upset now, it was okay! Look, she was here! ]

[Oh that wasn't good.

Newt quickly tucked his wand away and held up his hands in a gesture of surrender--a calming gesture, a worried look crossing his face as Credence started to panic a bit.]

Credence--Credence it's alright. I promise you nothing will happen back home while you are here. Time stops when you come here--back home, that is. The moment you left things froze, so to speak.

[Glancing at Queenie, Newt gestured slightly and the Audino nodded. She let out a soft twill to Credence and Tina, smiling at them as she uses Calm Mind in a different manner than normally intended. Instead of using it on herself, she uses it on the young man, soothing his fears and giving him a sensation of calm.

It's alright. Take a deep breath.]

Nothing will happen... but.. you're from the future and if you're from the future then things do happen. They happen anyway!

[ It was logical, wasn't it? If Newt was here then things happened anyway, whether Credence was here or not There was nothing about Credence that indicated time would stop without him there. There was nothing...

He felt strange. Like a warm blanket was being tucked around him. ]

It doesn't make sense.. none of this makes sense. I can't... do anything? Anything at all?

Tina's ears fell and she looked down, pawing gently at a tuft of grass. Credence [ watched her for a moment then glanced back up at Newt and Queenie. He was calm but there was a look of utter defeat in place of the panic. ]

...I don't have anywhere to go.. or know what to do.

...That's true. Things are going to happen eventually, once time resumes. Once we return home and time continues. But for now--for now things have paused.

[Newt speaks softly, swaying like he's about to take a step then thinks better of it.]

I wish I had more of an explanation, Credence, I do, but the most I can say is that while you can't do anything about what is happening in our world you can live life here.

[A different life. A better life. Honestly this place was probably going to be ten times better for this poor young man.

Drifting off Newt's shoulder, Morgan drifted over to Credence and landed gently on his shoulder. She let out a soft noise and leaned in to kiss his cheek, beaming at him reassuringly.

It'll be alright, new friend.

Newt smiled then looked thoughtful.]

If you would be alright with it, you are more than welcome to stay at my cottage. At the very least you can come see it and make the decision then. And if it's not a situation you're comfortable with, you can go to Azalea Town which is nearby and we can get you a hotel room there.

[ Live a life here. Start over from scratch. With what life skills, he thought? He could cook and clean and spread .. what other people thought was false information. Honestly, he didn't know how much of it was all that true since the nicest people he'd met so far in his life had been witches...

His mother would hate him for even thinking that and he squeezes his eyes shut, as if flinching at a blow he expected but wouldn't come.

When he opens his eyes there was that odd fairy near him and he startles, stepping away from her, almost swatting her away in a panic before he manages to stop himself. Instead he gently touches a finger to one of the petals, brows furrowing as he peers at her. ]

I can't.. just stay some where without.. .. Nothing is free. Everyone needs to work for their share.. I can work.

[ He gives Newt a brief glance but he was looking more at Morgan, because Morgan wasn't.. human. ]

I can.. at least sweep up..

[Morgan let's out a delighted giggle and reaches out to touch Credence's finger before twirling in the air. You are her friend now!]

I do need helping keeping my cottage put together. All the little ones make quite the mess..

[It's said a bit sheepishly and with a chuckle as Newt glances down.]

We can definitely work out an arrangement, Credence. Your help for a place to stay.

[Queenie twills and Newt looks to her then to the young man.]

Sound fair?

[ What an odd little creature. It was so small, he'd never seen a creature that small while looking that human. Sort of. ]

You have children?

[ He looks up at Newt. Little ones meant children, usually. He could take care of children just fine... ]

I can help.. I always helped with my siblings..

[ Tina looks up at Newt, one ear flopping down, then looks over at Credence with an incredulous look. He thought THIS guy had children? Really? ]

Well, not..in the way I'm sure you're thinking. I tend to a lot of young Pokemon that I've taken into my care and could use help with them and keeping my cottage clean. They can be extremely messy when they want to be.

[Some more than others but that's a conversation for another time.

Newt is oblivious to Tina's look--that's rude, miss--but Queenie catches it and let's out a muffled giggle into her paws.]

It can be a bit challenging but I think you would be a good fit for the position. Something of an apprentice, even.

[ Let's be real, Newt. The only one here less likely to have children than Newt is Credence. These two would probably get along well if they could manage to make eye contact at least once. ]

An apprentice..? Just.. until I get back to my.. ..city. I'm supposed to become Mr. Graves's apprentice.

[ Cleaning he could handle though. He cleaned a lot back home, made sure to keep all his chores handled. He could do this well enough here. ]

I.. I won't let you down, Mr. Scamander, I promise.

[Hey Newt has gotten a lot better about eye contact, thank you very much.]

Of course. Just until we're able to return home.

[It's said with a warm smile as he offers a hand to Credence for a shake.]

I know you won't, Credence.

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