1st - Video(s);

[equietus]

[Everyone on the network is treated with an array of videos. Yes, not one, but several. The first is a screen of black, because Sidurgu's hand is covering the camera lens.]

—Swiving piece of shite—

[It cuts off. Then, there's another, this time, upside down, and the viewer gets to see the front of Sidurgu's armor.]

Godsdammit! Is it work—

[And then he cuts the feed again. Clearly hitting the wrong button. They say third time's the charm, but is it really? Not for Sidurgu, in any case. At least this time the viewer gets to see his face, and his oddly colored eyes—black sclera, and minty green eyes (though his hair covers one of them), with a lighter limbal ring around the outside, where ordinarily it's darker. He looks less than pleased, and just as he goes to speak, the Pokègear gets snatched from him in a pink flash. His own Pokèmon seemingly betraying him.]

Come back here you bloody whoreson!

[The next several minutes is a mix of swearing, and a noibat playfully avoiding his trainer, because clearly this is a fun game of keep away, and his most colorfully worded trainer needs to lighten up! What better of a way than a fun game?! To those viewing it, however, it's probably a great deal of motion sickness fuel with how the camera is shaking and wobbling around during this infuriating game.

Eventually, after an exclamation of AURRRGHHHH!!!, the feed dies. Sidurgu clearly reclaiming the 'gear. Finally, he seems to be getting it working, it's not even upside down, and it's pointed at his face and everything. His noibat is currently in a headlock, as he uses his other hand to hold the 'gear in place.

The way he speaks, it's clear he had no idea those other videos broadcasted at all. Or that any of that recorded. He takes a serious, and direct tone as he addresses his would be audience:]

I know little and less of this world, or how I am come here, but if this strange device is doing as that woman explained, then there should be others who can see and hear me. I have a simple inquiry for those present—

[He pauses as the noibat complains oh so pitifully. He doesn't like being in trouble!! And this headlock sucks! However, Sidurgu seems completely unmoved, and without so much as breaking eye contact with the feed, he pointedly tightens his hold to a uncomfortable degree on his little pal. Encouragement to shut the hells up, most likely.]

...Right then, I am in search of a small Elezen maiden, roughly a yalm and a half high. Short hair, green in color. I have reason to believe that if I have been brought here, then so too has my ward. Any and all information will be of assistance.

[And with that, he cuts the feed. Short, to the point, and dignified. Or so he thinks.]

Comments

[dreamsofahero]

Well, for one thing, much as you may feel you ought to be the one in charge--and perhaps rightly so--it's still something of a partnership. Pokemon are beings capable of thinking and acting on their own, after all, even if not on the same level as most people. So it's important to keep this in mind, and act accordingly. Misbehavior should be dealt with, but good acts should be rewarded, and both done in a consistent manner. Pokemon are more than smart enough to realize when they can get away with something if they approach things in the right way... But they also understand and respond to praise and kindness, as well. Though of course, to what degree depends on the individual's temperament.

[equietus]

[Sidurgu listens, even if impatiently.]

...Right, then. I get that they are not merely masses of mindless flesh who barely react to general stimuli and can perceive the world around them. That much is bleeding obvious. I care not for the vagueness of what I should probably do, I care more of the exact proceedings.

[He lets out an irritated huff through his nose, before continuing:]

Praise is clear enough, that I can do if I must; but what should I do if it misbehaves? Clearly punching it is not an option according to you, so what do you do when they act out of line? I could not care less about this equals-partnership thing, or the sentimentality behind all that nonsense, I want to know the clearest path to results.

[dreamsofahero]

It generally is the best path to results, actually. You don't need to be friends with your pokemon, but having a degree mutual understanding and trust can make a considerable difference, the same as working alongside a fellow soldier, for example.

*and yes, he's speaking from experience on that point...*

But for specifics, that's up to you to determine what works best. If you have a pokemon that likes a particular kind of treat, for example, simply making it clear that it won't get any if it causes trouble may be plenty to get the point across. Removing privileges in general tends to be an effective motivator for many, really. Or in some cases, even simply showing disapproval or disappointment--or the appearance of it, even if you don't particularly care--can suffice.