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[sneezelikeakitten]

[All you can see is feet moving back and forth across grass, the occasional blip of an Eevee popping up on the screen. When the screen finally stops, a sigh could be heard, the view changing from the grass to the face of a rather confused looking kid.]

Okay. Remain calm, Dipper. This isn't California, or Gravity Falls, and this cat thing isn't in your imagination.

[It takes a moment for Dipper to realize that his device is recording him. Deep breath.]

If there's anyone out there who can hear me, my name is Dipper Pines! I think I'm stuck in some sort of video game dimension, and these things called Pokémon are what I'm supposed to battle with! Also, if you see or have met a girl named Mabel Pines, she's my sister. Long brown hair, headband, braces, and really friendly.

[He looks down at the Eevee beside him, mumbling to himself.]

I'm either stuck in a game or I really need to get some sleep....

[Anyone in the area will see Dipper after the broadcast sitting on the ground with his new little friend flipping through the Trainer's Handbook. Seems he's rather intent on finding out everything he can about his current situation.]

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[ruinimpendent]

I've not seen your sister.
[ That seems like the most important message - at least Basch is using video. He pauses, before: ]
You speak of a video game dimension - a foreign concept. Though this is a land of Pokemon and conflict...

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[Oh! An adult-...... Video games? Foreign concept?]

What kind of place are you from where there's no video games? That stuff is everywhere.

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[monge]

[Oh hey, it's that kid who refuses to wear pants! Wow, for a second there, Komasan thought the harsh winter finally killed him. It's good to see that he was wrong. ...Or that Dipper has successfully found a way to become a ghost. Both possibilities are acceptable to him.]

Aw, where's your Lamby, zura?

[He can see he's gained an Eevee, however. Cute.]

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[What. Who is this guy and why is he acting like he knows Dipper?]

What are you talking about? Lamby?

[Unless this guy knows about the Lamby song...]

[questionmarksthespot]

Dude! Welcome back!

[Best day ever? Best day ever.]

Aw man, you've missed some crazy stuff. There was this big dance party on the MOON, man. You shoulda been there!

[sneezelikeakitten]

Soos! You're here-

[....]

Wait, welcome back? And the moon? Are you okay?

[Vidya]

[in4apounding]

Dipper!

[So, not the vanished friend she would've chosen to make a reappearance.]

[But right now? She doesn't care.]

Oh my gosh, I missed you so much! Are you back in New Bark Town? So much happened while you were gone, but I've been taking care of your Rioulu! I don't know about the rest of your Pokémon, sorry.

[And what Dipper's actually saying catching up in three, two...]

...Are you okay? You sound a little confused.

[Vidya]

[sneezelikeakitten]

[...... a girl who knows him. A cute girl who knows him. How does she know him?

Dipper looks even more confused now.]

.... Do I know you?

[She doesn't look like any of the girls from the road trip, or anyone who's visited his grunkle's curio shop....]

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[usedgravity]

[Oh boy, a new kid? At least he seemed to know a lot of the basics - better than she'd done. Ochako's always a helper though, and it seems like he has some questions]

Um, yeah, it's a lot like a video game! No one's really confirmed that exactly but... it definitely explains the background music? It's pretty real though too!

Can't say I've met anyone like that though...

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[Dipper's a bright kid, and it helps video games similar to this exist back home. Not that's he's really played them. Arcade and table top are more his style.]

Really? That's- [......... now he notices the music..... sorry, he's distracted now...... Can you turn it off?]

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[eclectictype]

[!!

He seems confused and unfamiliar with where he is though...


Awww, he doesn't remember. Oh well.]

Before I say anything, are you willing to hear me out rather than jumping off onto your own conclusions? Because this is a doozy.

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[Does this person know who he is, too? Can this world get any weirder?]

Depends. Is it stranger than being stuck in a video game?

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[coolskeleton_95]

DIPPER! YOU'RE BACK!

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[WHY DO PEOPLE KNOW HIS NAME?!]

Yes. Yes I am.

[Now for the skeptical look.]

And you are?

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[gainedlove]

[By this point, Frisk is used to people calling this place a video game. It's weird to them, and really dumb, but having the same argument over and over seems really ridiculous, especially since people just seem to think that because of the Pokemon themselves.]

[So instead of being annoyed, they smile and wave to Dipper when they turn on the feed.]

Hi there! Um, I didn't see your sister nowhere, but this is Johto! An' you don't gotta FIGHT, you can just use MERCY an' make friends instead!

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[sneezelikeakitten]

Mercy isn't gonna help me collect gym badges.

[This person sounds like a complete pacifist. Fighting is the way to go in this place! Gotta make his Pokémon stronger!]

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[thedifferencebetween]

[Holy crapballs, another kid! What's with all the kids? Jack doesn't even personally care all that much, it's just weird. What did a hypothetical giant space llama want with a bunch of essential orphans?]

[Jack's own video feed shows a fat houndour puppy with flopping ears chewing on a stuffed rocket ship toy]

Nah, you're stuck on the weirdest planet in the universe. Also, literally everybody can hear you.

So, I've just gotta ask...how old are you?

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[That's a really cool looking dog, but this guy looks strange.]

Everybody?

[Sounds perfect. Would make Mabel easier to find.

The question though...]

Why are you asking?

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[cyan_maid]

[Oh, boy. There seemed to be a lot of people showing up today, huh? Jane can relate to that, so she takes a deep breath and puts on her kindest, friendliest face before switching her 'gear on to respond. Friendliness, after all, is what people in this situation need the most. She certainly found it reassuring.]

Hello there - Dipper, was it? My name is Jane. You're going to be fine, alright? You...are in a video game, sort of? There seem to be some video game logistics in this place, but overall it's very lively too, so this could be just some strange world. The important thing is to stay calm. And trust me - if your sister is here, then she can't be too far from where you are. I haven't been here long, but I haven't seen or met anyone named Mabel with that description, so...it's possible she's in New Bark Town, same as you.

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[This has got to be the most normal conversations he's had, and this lady doesn't recognize him. That's a huge plus at the moment.]

I can stay calm. After all, if it's a video game and we're training these creatures to fight, that means I can't die! [Right?] I'm gonna stay here in town till I can make sure if she is or isn't here. That shouldn't take too long.

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[meowbel]

[Should Dipper look around, he'll happen to find one Mabel Pines running around the area with her new Princess Fluffball! Sure, she should probably look through the Trainer's Handbook but how could she when she couldn't stop hugging her new best friend in the entire world?

That and she may or may not be humming to the annoying background music too.]

Just you wait, Princess Fluffball! It'll be just you and me and this weird book against the entire world! I think you and me are going to make an awesome team! I can't wait to get started!

[...] ...How do you start anyway?

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[Dipper hears that all too familiar voice and whips around. It can't be. But it is!]

Mabel!

[Have a twin brother and his own Eevee running over to you, Mabel. He looks very happy to see you.]

You're here!

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[veggie_vamp]

[The Pine family was once here before, and she knew them. But she doesn't seem to get that the memories of that time are gone. Instead-]

Oh My Ghoul, hiii! It's totes great to see you again! Did your uncle come too? I still think he's the best!

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[Ack. ANOTHER ONE.]

Uh... hi. And no? I haven't seen him, or my grunkles. I don't think I've got any family here.

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[4leafhair]

[Yotsuba watches the pacing feet on her pokegear. She's not sure what's going on, but it reminds her of sitting under a table. She waves at the eevee who occasionally is visible, and waves more once Dipper picks up his new 'gear.]

Hiiiii, Dipper! I'm Yotsuba! And this is Cicada-chan!

[Suddenly pressed towards the camera is a HUGE FREAKING BUG. The nincada buzzes and waves an arm.]

Is that your pokemon?

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[..... green hair??? Dipper waves back out of the sheer shock of it.]

H-Hi. [Whoa. That is a huge bug! Nowhere near the size of the biggest one he's seen when he got shrunk that one time, but still up there size wise!

Being as short as he was, his Eevee makes shirt work of climbing on Dippers shoulder.]

Yeah. It's an Eevee.

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[islandshore]

[Ah, the time honored tradition of newbies. This fellow-- twenty one, silver hair, bit buff-- watches with a wry smile. He's in for a surprise...]/small>

I'll keep an eye out for this Mabel, but as for the game... Well, some things do run on game logic. Music should be a big tip-off...

But it's not just a bunch of pixels and bytes.

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[Whoa. A cool looking adult who might be just a well built, young looking old man. He'd look like the type to get along with Stan.]

The music is driving me crazy! And I found Mabel. She... ran off again. Great.

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[soundmind]

Oh. I guess you don't remember being here...still interested in being part of the book club?

[Priorities.]

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[Just add more people on to the list that know him wait what]

Book club? Depends. Are there books that come in a set of three that can be used to summon a nightmare demon from another dimension that wants to do nothing more than take over the world and use it as a non-stop inter-dimensional rave party?

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[usedlightscreen]

[--Dipper?

...Okay maybe he doesn't remember being here before.]

I can't think of a time when sleep didn't do some good, but I'm afraid it's not going to solve your problem here, either. Are you alright? It looks like you've got a little friend there to help you out.

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[sneezelikeakitten]

[Another chill seeming adult like Jane! Dipper nods and turns the screen down towards his Eevee.]

Tyrone's pretty good company. A lot better than Princess Fluffball.

[The screen moves up to show Dipper again.] But don't tell Mabel I said that!