VIDEO - [BACKDATE - AUG 8]

[standless]

[Jonathan appears to be holding something- very carefully, very gingerly, from where he's perched outside the Temple. Armin of course, intends to go right back in- he expects nothing less- but right now, he's simply got to share the news!]

Good day everyone! I've more vital reasons to be posting this of course, but I must share the experience that Armin and I just had- it was undescribable...we were exploring the deepest depths of the temple that we could possibly manage, and then there they were-

Massive! Far larger than any typical Relicanth, with cheekbone points so long that they were practically a moustache! They were wise with age, and spoke even into our minds...

[Maybe? Possibly? Jonathan seems pretty sure about it!

Anyway-] More importantly, I was gifted with this incredibly old tablet- its language seems unlike anything I've seen here, and I would very much like to have it properly preserved somehow if any have advice on how best to do such a thing.

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[puddlesoverdios]

That's wonderful news, darling!

[She smiles at him and clasps her hands.]

I am sure there is such a way, shall I look into it in the city?

[standless]

That may be our best choice- while I do need to set this someplace safe before returning inside, I'm quiet eager to explore more! Though I doubt I shall come out with something such as this again, [he laughs.] Such encounters are almost certainly 'once in a lifetime'.

[puddlesoverdios]

You'll have to tell me every detail when you are home. Meanwhile, Peda seems to be in fighting shape for once. He even refused the pokecookie I offered him. Perhaps he wants to look more like you.

[She giggles.]

When can I expect you home? I'll prepare a good supper.

in person;

[schachmeister]

[Armin hasn't gone back into the temple yet. Not that he doesn't want to, but he agreed to explore with Sasha, Jean and Angel next, and he'll need to wait for them to arrive.

Plus, you know, taking a rest after such a long and deep exploration is probably good too.

Not that you'd be able to tell that they've spent a good time exploring the old temple because Armin is all but vibrating with energy, his eyes bright and his smile even brighter.

He has carefully set the little clockwork statue he received from the Relicanth down on a low wall, mainly because he doesn't trust his hands right now to hold it and not accidentally drop it.]

You should ask Mr Pines about that tablet. I think if anyone would know about translating something like that, it would be him.

[standless]

He refused!?

That is news indeed- though I cannot say when I will precisely be home unfortunately. Even were I to leave now, I fear I would not be in time for such a meal- there is a ferry to consider in the matter of things after all.

[standless]

[There's just so much to see! Just so much to explore! Just so much-]

Mr. Pines? [Jonathan blinks, the name ringing a slight bell.] I believe I've heard the name before at least- is he himself a student of the archaeological field as well then?

[Well it's certainly one way to put it.]

[puddlesoverdios]

Simply an ETA of when you'll return shall suffice, my love. We can handle the rest. It doesn't needs be tonight.

[She blows him a kiss.]

And he did! I thought that he'd sneak some later like he would, so I specifically left some out.

Do you suppose Peda is sick?

[schachmeister]

I'm not sure, but I'd be willing to bet he is. He has twelve PHD's.

[What does Ford even have twelve PHD's in, Armin is not entirely sure. When Ford had first revealed that tidbit of information to him, Armin had not actually known what a PHD was, let alone how much time it takes to get one. And now?

Well, it's kind of awkward to ask about four years into a friendship, right?]

Mr Pines has several artefacts at his gym. Plus, he travelled through various different dimensions, so even if he is not really family with archaeology, he might still know a thing or two about translating unknown languages.

[standless]

PhDs..?

[Thanks to the consequences of history, Jonathan also doesn't know what those are!]

If his Gym is something of a museum however, that certainly lends to the chance- well, it's worth a shot then! Have you an address I could send a message to, perhaps?

[standless]

[Well....] Of course!

[........................where's the eta-]

I certainly hope that isn't the case; perhaps it would be wise to bring him to the Pokemon Center in town whilst there?

[schachmeister]

They are specialised, advanced degrees. Researchers have them, though normally people only have one or two.

[Explanation given with simple kindness, because Armin knows what it is like to be the old-timey grandpa who doesn't know any of these newfangled terms.]

Right, I do. It should be --

[Imagine whatever Ford's address/number is in here. Maybe the gear generates a little Carrd or something.]

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[neverfinishanyth]

[Excuse me did you say something about an ancient language, because Leonardo is all over this.]

A tablet? Fascinating! Does the tablet seem sturdy enough to handle?

[puddlesoverdios]

I think I shall. It is very worrying and unlike him to be so.

[She frowns a bit before he has her undivided attention again.]

If I'm unable to find anything suitable, what would you like me to do?

[standless]

It was certainly sturdy enough to withstand being brought above ground, but I've taken precautions all the same- for all that I know, I could have unknowingly altered the stone as it is! It is truly a remarkable gift, but I do so wish I was more prepared to preserve it where we stand.

[standless]

Well, I've managed to obtain a possible lead for another contact, so with any luck, one of those venues shall be fruitful. If not, I believe a clear space within the bedroom, preferably one where we can create a glass covering, shall suffice.

[standless]

Oh, I see! I suppose the closest thing to that at home would have been.... ...goodness there would have been so many titles, I can't even begin to list them.

12 where most would have so much fewer however? What a scholar he must be! I look forward to meeting with him already, [he gushes, taking down the address/number/caard/whatever.]

[schachmeister]

He knows so much, it's really incredible. He was the one who explained a lot of things to me when I first got here. Science isn't as well developed where I am from, so there was a lot for me to catch up on.

[Jonathan is welcome to join the Ford Fanclub if he wants. They meet never, but they do read all of Ford's published papers!]

[neverfinishanyth]

Would wrapping it in some kind of sturdy cloth help?

[puddlesoverdios]

[A pause.]

Not the bedroom, it's where we sleep. Wouldn't the library be more appropriate?

[They already work from home, Jonathan...]

[standless]

Is it quite appropriate to call that room a library..?

[They don't particularly have a SMALL house, but calling the sitting room where they have a bookshelf full of books a library is...hm.]

[standless]

Incredible...

I cannot speak for how undeveloped it was where I was from, but I must certainly say that there is much here on its own that was simply an unknown.

[standless]

Perhaps so...the trouble then, is where to procure the cloth from. While I certainly packed for travel, I believe the sturdiest cloth that I likely have would be tent cloth.

I don't believe that would suffice for this.

[neverfinishanyth]

Do you have a sleeping bag of some kind with your tent? Perhaps wrapping the tablet in the bag may help.

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[dreamsofahero]

While I can't say we've handled tablets specifically, Ryner and I certainly have picked up an older book or two for the gym library, so I imagine many of the basics might be the same.

To begin with, do you know what it's made out of? Carved stone is one thing, but clay would be quite another...

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[standless]

It is without a doubt carved of stone- it was within the lower levels of the temple, deep beneath the water, so it is undoubtedly able to withstand at least that much.