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[chirpier]

Hi, everyone. My name is Hitoka Yachi— I've been here a little over a month and still adjusting. Well, trying to fit in. And I'd like to get to know everyone better. My starter was a Chikorita and now he's become a pretty big and handsome Bayleef. I read this out loud to him because I'm pretty sure he wanted me to say something flashy about him just with the way he kept staring. Continuing: I started taking an interest in Fairy Types and Grass Types, but at the moment I have others that're just . . . Really cute. I hope that doesn't seem shallow.

I can't say battling was the first thing that came to mind when they said I was a Trainer (to be honest, it kind of terrifies me still), but I may have found my way around that by looking into strategy. I'm not exactly cut out for brawn (no offense to those who enjoy battling for battling! Anyone could probably snap me in fours . . . 😨 even though I'm not the one fighting, it still feels like I am and I might get fried to coal if I'm caught in the crossfire, has anyone died from an Electric Type's shock?). Anyway, if anyone is on the Sevii Islands, I think I'd like to try out my first practice battle(s).

I may be here a while, but if you're elsewhere, I wouldn't mind setting up a meeting sometime when I start traveling again. I really would like to give this an all-around test drive before attempting the Gym Challenges. For Trainers: Do you have a favorite type? A themed team? How was your adjustment period to battling, if you had one?

For Breeders: What kind of Pokemon do you breed? Is there any reason for a specific choice, if you have specifics?

Thank you for your time reading this if you have!

[ and as a bonus: Yachi has taken a picture of three of her pokemon: a bayleef, who takes up most of the camera's space, a dedenne, who hardly takes up any space at all on one of the bayleef's neck seeds, and a mimikyu who desperately tries to make at least the ears of its little costume show up, only succeeding in getting its ghostly claws into the frame to hold up a picture of the three drawn on paper in a fairly cute style, with the words at the bottom written in english: thank you! ]

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[goldeneyeball]

i wasnt so sure about fire types until my first winter here gave me a living scarf. now im pretty sure theyre the best

[chirpier]

Warmth in the cold is useful, for sure. Excuse me for any ignorance— was the Pokemon an actual scarf-creature, or is that just an expression?

(I'm pretty sure I saw teacup Pokemon in Violet City, so I almost feel like I can never be too sure)

[goldeneyeball]

well she kind of looks like a scarf shes a sizzlipede

[chirpier]

Like a centipede

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[majimekun]

I mean if you set your mind to it, I'm sure it'll work out. Battling's not that bad though.

And as for your question, I don't know if I have a favorite type right now. I'm trying to find some strong looking ones. But only my Machop is really strong looking. The other two are a Shinx and Espurr, so they're like cats. Which is fine enough I guess.

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[chirpier]

So I've heard. I'm having a little trouble shaking off the nerves. It looks too much like something controversial where I'm from, but at the same time, as a consensual sport for them, a story like this would be any kid's dream . . . It's strange when I think about it and might not make sense?

So, you prefer strength and cats?

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[majimekun]

I mean yeah back home we shouldn't fight, but they seem to want to

You don't have duels though? Or anything like that?

Well strong and cool for sure. As for cats, well I'm not really a cat person. I'm not against them either. I just seem to have acquired two of them.

[islandshore]

For strategy, you can get a lot of mileage outta TMs and move tutors (if you can find them).

Don't worry about fatalities. As far as I know, nobody really dies here.

Honestly, though, there are definitely resources if you wanna train. We got a training center up in Celadon City.

As for types, I go for balance. The more type variety, the more adaptable you'll be for a variety of situations. Guess if you want an easy starting point- can't go wrong with a good Steel type.

[chirpier]

[ note to self: TMs and move tutors! that's going right in the planner! ]

I thought it was almost too good to be true when they said fatal accidents are rare in this world— with creatures that can be dangerous, even, more dangerous than the ones I grew up with! I wonder why the rate is as low as they say . . . Are people here really that more careful?

Oh, and thank you for all these little pointers, I'm keeping them marked (including Celadon City!). What's your favorite Steel type?

[islandshore]

As far as we know, we just... can't die. Even if we fall off a cliff, get torched by fire breathing dragons... No matter what, we just "white out" and wake up back at the Pokemon Center. As for the locals, it's a tough call. Might just be a weird quirk of this place.

Favorite Steel type... Honestly, kinda partial to Aegislash. It's tricky to use since you gotta balance its two forms, but if you time its King's Shield move just right, it can switch from massive defenses to an offensive powerhouse on a dime.

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[neverfinishanyth]

I must admit, I am very fond of flying types, though all types have their own charms and secrets to uncover.

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[chirpier]

They do! Just last week I saw this Murkrow and it really reminded me of home! It started playing with us in the grass all the way to Violet City and then I found out it was stealing some of my berries in between . . .

It was endearing, and now it's part of my group.

[neverfinishanyth]

They're very clever, aren't they? I've seen them try to steal items from the vending machines on occasion.

[zukeini]

Hmmm, I kinda like psychic types I think. Grass types are cool too.

I dig their vibes.

[chirpier]

[ oh, my god, it's the same pokegear address that meow-meow sent her butt-dial to— which was quite alright after not actually being in trouble or accidentally messaging emergency services or some underground crime boss, although the radio silence had certainly fed her anxiety the whole two nights after the incident.

but if they're talking normally to her . . . ]

Hi, there. In better conditions. What would their "vibes" be—?

[zukeini]

[Zuke makes an effort to not raise a fuss about things. Once he heard there wasn't a disaster among Gear users, he felt someone pocket dialed junk or what. So he left it alone peacefully. No harm, no foul.]

Yeah I remember this number. It's cool, I figured it was an accident and nothing was actually wrong.

So, back to it, I guess it's a lot more chill? Lots of grass and psychic types feel more down to earth. Least the ones I deal with.

[forsaintcecilia]

I'm not a trainer, and I don't really do a whole lot of Breeding either, but I have a lot of Normal, Fairy, and Dragon types!

[chirpier]

[ fairy types—! ]

I've never seen a dragon type, I think— Are they scary?

[forsaintcecilia]

I don't think any of mine are scary, but that may be because I've known them a long time... I guess Luna is very protective, but I don't think she'd ever hurt anyone either.

[westernwinds]

not sure if they're my favourite yet but i have a couple of flying types with me

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try to avoid battling

[chirpier]

I feel a little better, hearing it from someone else. I haven't battled yet either, but I watch my Bayleef do it on his own. He really enjoys it and it's not like I can stop him . . . He looked so unhappy the first time I tried.

What's your reason?

[westernwinds]

doesn't feel right to stand by while they're fighting

but if they like it i'll have to get used to it

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[nastyboy]

[Oh! Dimitri does not exactly know if he has a particular type he favors, but, if it comes to themed teams...]

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