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[heir_conditioned]

[Alright he's figured out how to do video at least. After being ousted from a home that he is pretty sure it got implied he lived in by someone named 'Mom' who certainly isn't his mother or look anything like him. The two toned hair being the one indicator. The fact that he remembers his mother and that this is not his mother is another good indicator.

Or maybe this is the culmination of how many times he's been knocked around. Maybe this is a fever dream.]

Good afternoon everyone.

A local man said he wanted to fight me and then presented a small rat. I think his implication was he wanted me to fight his pet. I don't condone animal abuse so I won't be doing that. However, any time I step near to pass by, he insists I should be battling "him". Each time it's the rat. Does anyone have a number or a contact for a humane society? I don't think I'm comfortable leaving it in his care.

Thank you.

[It takes one or two times of tapping at the screen before he shuts it off, but he gets there.]

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[heir_conditioned]

[The more he hears, the more he really feels like he should put his faith in this cup of god damn tea. Maybe it isn't as weak as he's letting on, maybe he's just actually the asshole here. If it needs him as a life coach... But he's not a very good teacher. However, Kirishima did use the word 'buddy'. So, while he's very much listening to Kirishima regail him with a story that's just like Kirishima...

Yeah. Okay. He could try to be friends with a cup. A cup that makes cute little trilling noises. Ones that he can hear off from whatever adventure the bag is offering.]

I can't imagine a whole world of animals with Quirks. However, I'm not surprised you didn't back down from a fight. That's a good quality of yours.

[The image shifts while he picks himself back up and places the teacup on his shoulder somewhere out of frame, picking and zipping up his bag.]

Midoriya said I'd get used to it. You say we're symbiotic. I have no reason to think any of you are lying. This is just another obstacle and with as many of us here as there is, we can figure it out.

[heir_conditioned]

Uninformed.

[machismost]

[ There's a blink as Todoroki throws him what Kirishima considers to be a serious compliment, seemingly nonchalantly, before the redhead's expression opens with a grin. ]

Thanks, man!

[ It's the type of person he's always wanted to be, even if two years ago it wasn't the truth, so to have that acknowledged by someone he considers a powerful peer is just making him feel awesome. ]

And yeah, in this world, people work side by side with Pokemon - it's pretty awesome! But on the other hand, people also think it's totally cool to send kids out to live in the wild with nothing but what you've got now. At least our class had some survival training, but that Eri girl got put here too and she's not the first kid I've seen on the network.

Luckily a lot of the off-worlder adults step up when that's the case and Ururaka has Eri, but don't be surprised if you see a bunch of feral ten-year-olds wanting to Pokemon battle you on the routes.

[missleadingquestions]

Yeah! But you have to watch out. Ghost moves only affect certain types of pokemon.

[Speaking of which...]

Um, what color was the rat, by the way?

[fortuna_tenax]

... Got people waiting for you? They'll be okay. I know it sucks to be on this side missing them, though.

( it's a lot! he can have all the seconds he needs, she'll be there. because if there's anything she's familiar with, it's that people here want to help, regardless of... everything, actually. )

No problem. We off-worlders need to keep each other up to speed.

action;

[machismost]

[ Under the assumption they're kind of in the same area, Kirishima will turn off his 'gear for a moment and lean into frame with Midoriya. He's trying to be quiet, but... it's Kirishima. It's some very loud murmuring. ]

He's been here before but I guess he doesn't remember.

[heir_conditioned]

[It's just his honest assessment. If he weren't those things, Todoroki would be willing to say that, too. Since that's what it is for him, he nods his head in the affirmative for the 'your welcome' that normally takes that spot and eyes the man down the lane who he continually misunderstood.]

I was wondering who had Eri. She recognized me and reached out to say hello.

[He's not thrilled by the idea of the rest of that, either. Neglecting children doesn't sit well with him at all.]

Feral ten year olds aren't going to be a problem, I just have to learn how to train... [Huh. Okay, he has no name for it. If he has to think it through, then after a few seconds.] Hojicha, and myself. However, what I'm even more worried about... If you're an entire continent away, just how spread out are all of us? Is it safe here?

[heir_conditioned]

[So it's exactly like quirks. He nods his head again, appreciative for the heads up and looks a little concerned by what that's supposed to mean.]

I'll keep that in mind, thank you.

Purpleish? Very purple. Definitely a rat, but not a usual rat colour.

[heir_conditioned]

Yes. My mother and my siblings.

[He has no reason to lie about that much, he has people waiting for sure. An accepting little head nod of his own doing is all he can muster for having to miss them here. Maybe they would show up one day.]

By the way. You said you knew other people from UA. Who do you know?

[machismost]

You're in New Bark Town, right? It's safe enough there but once you get into where the grass is tall out of town, wild Pokemon are gonna want to come up and attack you. I'd battle the guy with the Rattata if I were you so at least you can get some practice with Hojicha - you're gonna have to battle some either way but at least if you win the match, you'll win some money.

We got to the continent - Kanto - we're on by takin' the ferry from where you're at now. It costs 2000 Pokedollars and takes a couple days. I'd offer to come pick you up, but...

[ He knows damn well Bakugou's not letting anyone else travel with them - maybe especially not Todoroki. ]

It'd only hurt you since traveling quickly around this world later depends on you taking the long way through now.

[demonpuppy]

...what's a uniform gotta do with it?

[heir_conditioned]

[Another head nod, using his voice wasn't going to be beneficial while Kirishima is talking and actually affirming that yes he's in New Bark Town is a good way of just finding the lay of the land verbally too. All of this seemed like normalizing dogfights, but if he witnesses it with his own two eyes, maybe that will help him see why the others aren't pitching a fit over it.

As for picking him up... No one has to say 'Bakugo' for Todoroki to understand that's part of the problem.]

Even if that weren't the case, I'll manage on my own. [Which is his way of saying 'it's fine'.] I'm capable and have a basic understanding now, at least. If something goes gravely wrong then I'll call for advice.

[He's still considering the battle and the tiny, four inch cup might just surprise him.]

I'll go talk to the man. Maybe he can help me with what rules he would like to go by. If this is sanctioned there has to be rules.

[heir_conditioned]

Nothing that I'm aware of? Are there uniforms?

[machismost]

Sure, man. If I could do it, you can do it!

[ He clenches his fist emphatically. He's rooting for you, dude! ]

And give me a call any time! It doesn't have to just be for advice. And at the end of this month there's supposed to be a summer party at a waterpark - we should all meet up!

[ Which is a much nicer way of saying Shoto is stuck here for the foreseeable future along with the rest of them. ]

But as far as rules go, there aren't many. Just don't tell Hojicha to attack the trainer and don't try to throw a pokeball at the Rattata basically. Oh, and if you lose, you owe the other guy 100 Pokemoney.

But you guys aren't gonna lose. The Rattata might not even be able to hit Hojicha if it only has normal moves.

[missleadingquestions]

Ratata! That's a normal type!

Normal types don't get hit by Ghost moves at all. But it's the same for ghosts, too! If they both used only Normal and Ghost moves on each other, you'd be stuck battling for a long time...

[Maya's Sinistea waves its spoon again as to prompt Maya to remember—]

Oh! But, Ghost pokemon can learn other types of moves, too. So you'll just have to use those if you want to battle against normal types together!

Video;

[necrodentia]

[ Have a blonde woman in a sparking red and electric blue wheelchair smiling at you, Shoto. She has a little white squirrel in her lap as she records her response, and a large tan rat standing next to her, her trusty Dusclops playing cameraman. ]

I'm sure others have already answered it, but the battle is really between the rat and whoever your own Pokémon is to start. I'm assuming you only have the one, because you just got here, right?

VIDEO

[standless]

[Greetings, it's a very, very hero-build man and his Much Larger tiger-patterned dog.

Blake is a Good Boy, the Best Boy, but that aside.] Oh, you mustn't worry for the rat- though I do fear for how insistent they are if they've refused to simply allow you past...I should think that after refusal they would be quite fine. Perhaps they're proud of the pokemon?

Regardless, a pokemon battle is more akin to a spar- and quite important to their development, I assure you! For that matter, it will be quite important for your own defense should yo make it much farther than this trainer.

Do trust me! I'm actually a pokemon breeder you see!

[There is a cheerful, happy bark from Blake...who then drags his tongue against his trainer's face.] OH! Yes, I love you too Blake!

RRRRF!

[candyapplechild]

[ She shakes her head. Fortunately she didn't end up alone, because if she was alone... she probably wouldn't even get past Cherrygrove. ]

No, Uravity-san found me and I'm with her now.

[ His confusion seems to mirror her own when she first arrived, so... ]

Did you get put outside by the strange lady too...?

[mightdoriya]

[The attempt to be quiet is appreciated, even though Izuku can tell it probably still carries regardless. At least when he murmurs back, he'll be a bit more reasonably quiet about it.]

W...wait, really? How long ago was that?

[mightdoriya]

[Oh Shoto...Izuku, unlike most, can tell just by the way he's acting that he's not pleased by this news. He can't exactly blame him though; Izuku hadn't taken it all that well either, and that was on top of...well. Everything that was going on back home when he arrived here. It...wasn't a good time, for the first few weeks.]

I'm glad I am too, if only so you're not dealing with this alone.

[He sounds genuinely sympathetic when he says that.]

Oh- t...teacup?

[TEACUP?? What on earth kind of Pokemon do you have Shoto...]

Well, whatever your Pokemon is, it will be fine battling the rat, I promise. I assume if it's an early route he probably has a Ratatta...

But you don't have to battle if you don't actually want to. It's just good for your Pokemon, and a good way to make money.

[nastyboy]

If both of you desire it, then your Palien companions can travel outside with you, and that may be recommended for the larger variants who agree to carry you - whether that's riding along the routes, flying, or going across water.

[One must ride something, after all.]

However, for many, the Pokeballs are often preferable. It allows them some measure of privacy, and lets them rest in peace.

There are actually a variety of Pokeball types, some which seem better suited to particular Paliens... I suppose that means a part of their construction must be especially appealing to them in some way? At any rate, you need not worry. They seem to have no issues with whatever is inside.

[apshot]

[ He's already rubbing at his face. Inwardly groaning. ]

Just deal with it! That's how people fight here! Take out whatever damn critter you got when you woke up and just kick his ass and move on.

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[heir_conditioned]

[Sometimes. Just sometimes, Bakugo's way of reasoning is one that Shoto needs in reminder. Thankfully he's been filled in a little bit and Bakugo won't have every headache ever this week.]

Simple enough. Please wait.

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[heir_conditioned]

[And about fiveish, sevenish minutes later:]

Thank you for the encouragement.

[Because that's what friends do, right? That's what that was, right? Not ultra frustration hand down the face, inward screams? Good.]

[demonpuppy]

You just said there are! Or--or that there weren't!