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[Unusual for Jolyne to be making use of the texting function and not the video function, but here we are. It's... easier to be more coherent in text, anyway.]

So, like, I know there's the whole making your own gyms or taking on elite teams or whatever after the Elite Four stuff. But what other kinds of things do people do here? Like, I dunno, do people actually settle down in one place at some point or does everyone still just sorta... wander?

'Cause, like, I'm close to getting towards that whole challenge stuff and I'm trying... to nail down what to do exactly. I have some ideas, but I dunno if those are even possible at this point.

And, uh, I guess while I'm at it...

How friendly is this place towards being able to get your own kind of land and construction stuff going if you're not from around here like all of us? I've done a lot of running around both back home and here and just the idea of... staying somewhere stable for a bit sounds real nice, you know?

~~Last question I guess is what's the legality of non-hetero shit 'round here? Totally not relevant to anything ever, just curious, of course. Yep. Totally just curious.~~

[That last bit is posed and then hastily deleted in an edit, but feel free to have seen it before she went back and fixed it.]

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[On one hand, Jolyne was such an annoying bitch at prom. On the other hand, he's been where she is and just as scared. So even though that line disappears on him, he's still going to address it. Just-- privately.]

You'll be relieved to know that it's all legal. Same sex marriage is legal, sodomy laws are non-existent, and as far as I can tell, none of it was ever criminalized to begin with.

Which does lead to there not really *being* a gay scene in this world, like we'd know it in our own respective ones, but I think that's a welcome price to pay for world-wide acceptance.

[At least she's... mostly over the whole ordeal from prom, despite being an utter bitch by design. She leaves the reply for the longest time before finally getting back around to it about an hour or so later.]

Not that those kind of laws ever seemed to matter when it came to women, but there you go.

Though, uh, good to know about the... first one. Like, I dunno, got the rare chance to actually think and plan and look ahead to a future for once. So it's been kind of floating around in my head for some time. Not that it'll... probably happen any time soon, it's only been like three months and that's utter fucking insanity, ain't it?

As for a gay scene, dude, there's always a scene for shit whether you can see it or not. Or maybe that was just Florida, fuck if I know.

Not the sort of scene that occurs when your sexuality was illegal for the long term, which is what I'm used to.

And no, I get what you mean about that first one. I'm faced with the prospect that not only *could* I easily get married here, but my boyfriend *would* like to eventually marry me, and it's... both encouraging and overwhelming. I don't think I'm ready yet for marriage either... and yet, when I think about it, I can't picture it with anyone *but* him. It almost feels like I'm engaged to be engaged.

(That said, the prospect of just going to the courthouse to file paperwork is much less terrifying than having a real wedding with a priest. But that might just be because that's how I've always assumed I'd *get* married if I ever did. If I was ever allowed to.)

Edited 2020-05-15 02:12 (UTC)

Mmm. I guess it was kind of easier on my end? No one really questioned what two women were doing, after all. But you know, such is life.

lmfao, not exactly what I meant. Like, lemme put it this way, when you're trying to basically save the fucking world from a goddamned prison from a dude that's pissed at your entire fucking family? You don't get much time to think about shit. Or when you die, for that matter. Goddamn.

I dunno, given I have... weird extended family here, it might... not be a terrible option. Even if I'm absolutely fucking loathed to the idea of wearing any sort of wedding attire what-so-ever, 'cause it's all snooty high class shit that you can't move in, you know?

You don't have to get married in a fancy dress. I mean, that's your absolute right if you want to, but I've had lesbian friends who just got married in white sundresses.

And. Right. I forget that some people came immediately from more exciting circumstances than I did.

I'd have rather it been way more boring than that, to be perfectly honest. Shit sucked. A lot.

Iiii guess so? I have a distinct feeling with one of my particular relatives here they'd insist on it being some fancy shit. But I guess we'll see way further down the road...

Yeah, no. It sounds like it.

And, I mean, my circumstances were pretty boring. But they weren't good either. But... this isn't really a contest.

It must be so crazy to have your extended family here, even if it's mostly family you haven't met.

Edited 2020-05-15 03:20 (UTC)

Don't recommend dying.

Didn't say it was gonna be one, given my family's history, I'm kinda not surprised shit went the way it did? We kinda seem to just... attract trouble.

Just a little fuckin' crazy. Like, it goes back as far as my damn greatx3 grandpa and grandma, it's insane.

Jesus.

But yeah. Knowing you, I can *believe* you guys attract trouble.

Rude.

My family was attracting trouble long before I was even a thought, dude.

One of *those* families, then.

I mean, it was enough to apparently make some dude so pissed off at my greatx3 grandpa become a fuckin' vampire and hold a grudge through generations? So yeah, I guess we're one of those families.

My *God*.

That sounds like something out of an anime.

Sure as shit wish it was, but alas, it's real life.

[If he and Dirk are right that everyone here's from some universe that's fictional somewhere, then he's pretty damn sure that Jolyne *is* from an anime. But he's not going to say that.]

My condolences.

[[ he saw your hasty edit, jolyne... nyohoho. he chooses not to comment on it, though, considering he has no damn idea how stuff like that is treated here. ]]

jolyne are you thinking about building a house? do you have a single carpeting bone in your body?

[She will actually end you, Johnny, come on.]

You know that people exist. That you can hire. To build shit for you, right?

[[ what's that on johnny's face?? egg? he feels foolish. not that he'll admit it through text. ]]

couldnt you just buy a house if youre going to go through all that trouble anyway?

What if I want it customized or out somewhere where there's no other homes?

'Cause, like, not keen on living in a fuckin' city or whatever again.

then i guess it makes sense
i'd still look into what's available though
paying other people for a service i know you can't do will surely be a pretty penny

[[ not that jolyne is hurting for money... even johnny knows that much. shoutouts to the richest cousin! ]]

[Richest cousin because she actually takes this training and gym thing seriously, whoever woulda thought!]

... Does it look like I'm hurting for cash, Johnny?

[[ h-he's just waiting for emporio to be ready to take on the gyms, y-yeah ]]

i guess not. still no reason to waste money you don't need to.
is your girlfriend also the frivolous type? how does she feel about this?

[[ he couldn't hold it in anymore........ ]]

[Are you sure, Johnny? Are you?]

I'm not? I ask because I highly doubt the area and space I need is going to already have a house built. That's why I'm already asking about this kind of stuff. Otherwise I wouldn't bother.

That's honestly none of your damn business, is it? 'Sides, we haven't really talked about that kind of thing yet. This is just. Getting ducks in a row so I have some semblance of what to expect before I'm last minute screaming.

Fuck's sakes.

you come across so much more angry in text, did you know that?

[[ it's easier to put up a semblance of snark when you're not in danger of getting throttled. ]]

[At least he'll be less in danger of throttling fairly soon, huh?]

If it gets you to cut your shit, then good.

well i don't know what grand plans you have that make you too good for the local real estate, but you clearly don't want to be asked about it. so whatever.

did you beat that gym yet

Maybe it's because I want to not live around a bunch of fucking people and that kind of makes existing real estate a moot point?????

Falkner? Yeah. Disrespected the shit out of him by using Stone Free.

[Sadly Jane had not seen the last bit to at least say hey, non-het shit is a-okay, but she can understand where Jolyne is coming from, a bit.]

I don't know about building our own spaces, per say...but it can be fairly easy to rent a permanent place to live, and between picking up jobs and battles, it's not impossible to settle down in them, if that's what you really want.
I myself have kind of...mostly inherited a rented house from friends who've left, and I've kept it going ever since. So it is a thing!

Yeah, I wouldn't think that too difficult of a thing. It's more... I guess the area I wanna live in is more... away from people? Kinda private? So I dunno how feasible it'd be to find a place for rent or sale or whatever like that, y'know?

It's not a bad idea, just dunno if it's really... possible. Or for the kinda space I'd like, for that matter.

Hm...I want to say it's possible, but I don't truly know the logistics on getting the services up to a remote location to build. It might cost a pretty penny! But at the same time, I believe it can be done.

Out of curiosity, what sort of space were you thinking of?

I mean, money ain't much of a problem. So that's not really a huge factor in everything for me?

Uhhh. Mostly I kind of want to stay near a beach, just sort of something I'm more used to. But not, like, touristy areas, if that makes sense? Somewhere kinda private and with enough space to let my Pokemon roam. Which, given a got a good chunk of idiots that like to run, kind of a problem.

Really? Well, that's one worry out of the way, then.

That sounds perfectly understandable. I've heard the Sevii Islands can be fairly peaceful and has spaces where tourists aren't common, if that appeals to you at all?

it's really easy to settle down and build a life here!

i've never done a single gym. ever. but i've got a career and a house on the beach and my girlfriend recently moved in and we're pretty well settled down.

me, i'm used to being in a position where i can help and take care of people and keep them safe. so i'm a life guard and wildlife ranger down in the islands. it took me a while to find that, i just sort of bummed around for a while and looked into law enforcement, but this is what worked out for me.

[Well, damn. That sounds oddly similar and she's just having to take a moment to compose herself to actually reply.]

Shit, you just out here living the dream, huh?

But it's good to know on several levels, not that I have a single goddamned clue about what I'd do exactly or what I'd even be good at. Since a lot of stuff I was good at doesn't really... translate over here. But I guess I'm fairly handy at some shit, so I should be able to figure somethin' out...

Honestly, I'm surprised that this place is as friendly towards outsiders as it is. Like, I would have expected some sort of bias but I guess that's... not really the case. If you aren't causing trouble, anyway.

How'd you find out about these kinds of jobs and stuff, though? Might be easier to figure out what to look out for if I even know where to look, right?

these days, anyway

yeah, i know what you mean. there aren't really any openings for 'magic spiritual leader of the world' around here.

why wouldn't it be? we do pretty much save the world like twice a year at least. and stimulate the economy, and rebuild cities when they get destroyed and some people even introduce whole new ideas and things to this world. plus look at how the native people here are about Pokemon - it's all about living in harmonious balance.

i just sort of fell into it? i came down to the islands to look into harbor patrol opportunities, and ended up taking a lifeguard position. it just grew from there.

Point still stands, though.

Can't say much the same with "former delinquent that punches things real well" but without the weird magical soul bullshit power behind it now. So, you know, that's a fair 'nough point.

Dunno? Like I'm used to people assuming the worst and being utter assholes to anyone different than them. So it just seems real fucking weird for people to be as... kind???? I guess????? as they seem to be 'round here. Like it always feels like I'd owe them for something that I don't even understand at this point. Shit's weird.

Well, fuck. Guess I still got some traveling to do before I figure something out then, huh? Damn, where to even fucking start...

hey, punching real good translates into a lot of job opportunities!

that's pretty sad, actually. people should help each other and look out for each other. but most of this world seems to be on board with that, at least.

it's a big world! i'm sure you'll find something.

lmfao, like what?

I mean, where I came from kind of sucked to begin with, so it's not really surprising that almost literally anything could be better. But it's still a lot of... getting used to, three months ain't cutting it. Yet.

security jobs, boxing, trainer, demolition...plus it means you have good hand eye coordination and spacial awareness, and those are always useful.

i've heard that kind of thing a lot.

Iiiii guess that's true. Not that I think a lot of people wanna learn something from someone that's versed in more... street fighting than an actual style. But fuck if I know, people are weird to begin with.

Just feels like the other shoe's gotta drop at some point but it... hasn't... and won't.

No other shoe. Sometimes monstrous pokemon from other dimensions rip apart reality and cause havoc, but that hardly ever happens.

[Jonathan, tragically, did not see the deleted line. Alas.]

Land and construction...

You bring up a very good point of discussion. I haven't thought much about where Erina and I can settle once we've had our lay of the land so to speak, and it's far from a matter that either of us should be putting off.

It's good of you to think of it ahead of time!

[Thank whatever god for that, actually.]

Haaaah. I don't know if it's planning ahead and more quietly screaming on the inside while pretending I know what I'm doing and what's going on. But you know what, I'll take the planning ahead title instead.

Oh.

You finally get in contact with her, then? Coo'.

I most certainly did!

Though she seems to have arrived from a slightly earlier time point than myself...I suspect I should have considered the risk for any from closer to my point in time but it created a rather unfortunate conversation regarding my eventual fate.

Regardless- planning ahead can often feel more chaotic than it is! But it will assuredly balance itself out as the plan comes to fruition!

[don't be like jonathan]

Good, good.

I didn't say shit, by the way. Just in case she says I did. I'm innocent. Clearly.

Iiiii guess so? I dunno, man, shit changes on a whim sometimes. And depends on what other plans are going 'round. I probably should have that conversation at some point in actual depth...

Oh dear.

I assure you there was never any thought in my mind that you did? We simply realized there was a discrepancy between our last memories.

Having a full conversation is absolutely recommended however! If you and others involved are both contributing at even points, it keeps things from falling apart!

I'm just sayin'. To cover my ass. For something I didn't say or do, clearly.

Gooooood.

You know what, I guess. So.

Fuck.

I guess I need to go do some shit. ~~Son of a bitch.~~

I'm not entirely certain I understand, but I wish you the best of luck all the same!

Honestly, they're pretty laid back.

Case in point: I was a dumb teenager when I secured land in Celadon and kickstarted my own business.

Think as long as you've got a stable income, you should be able to settle wherever. A Persian or six can go a long way, honestly. Though I guess your mileage might vary if you've got allergies.

[Then again, do Pokemon even cause allergic reactions like normal animals? Huh... There's something to think about.]

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