#001 | VIDEO (UN; PROFESSEUR)

[sycamour]

[It's been a few days since Sycamore arrived in Lunatia, and he feels he's managed to learn the ropes well enough; there's been one thing that has stood out to him more than anything else, however. It's likely not what he should be focusing on, but...well, he's always believed in following one's intuition whenever it strikes.

When his image pops up, it's framed quite nicely, as if this isn't the first time he's spoken to others through a video network. He's seated himself in a quiet corner of Cafe Azure, leaning back in the chair and smiling softly into the camera.]

Salut! I do hope I'm doing this right.

[One moment! A waiter has appeared off-screen bearing a beverage, and the professor chats with them for a moment before he returns his attention to the feed.]

It's come to my attention that most people in this city have no idea what Pokémon are! Such an odd experience, but not an unwelcome one! I see this as an opportunity to educate those who are interested!

[Reaching underneath the table for a moment, he soon emerges with what looks like a small orange fox. Said fox is obviously very pleased with being on-camera, if the little pose it makes has anything to do with it. Sycamore, meanwhile, takes a quick sip of coffee after Fennekin has settled himself on the table, looking momentarily pensive.]

Ah, where to begin with such a topic...I am used to beginner trainers, yes, but not those who have no experience with Pokémon whatsoever! I have been mulling this over for a few days now-

[-while spending ample time in whatever café is nearby, because that helps the academic process-]

-and have decided that perhaps it would be easier if I gave anyone who was interested the chance to contact me personally!

[Smiling again, Sycamore pauses for a moment, as if finished...before slapping the table and surging forward towards the camera, scaring the life out of poor Fennekin-]

I cannot believe this! I have forgotten to introduce myself, amidst all this Pokémon-related excitement! I am Professor Sycamore, a researcher from the Kalos region! It would truly be my pleasure to share my knowledge with any of you who are interested in learning more about these wonderful creatures we call Pokémon! Let me give you an introduction-

[...or not, because as soon as Sycamore is ready to launch into his monologue, two more Pokemon pop up into the video...before the latter one accidentally bumps the camera and switches it off.

...

enchanté...]

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voice | un: phoenixevolution

[manufactured]

Good to see that you're settling in well, Professor.

My apologies for the comparative distance, but I'm not one to publicly put my appearance on the network.

[sycamour]

Ah, Wesker! It's lovely to hear from you!

[Hmm, maybe putting his name and appearance on the network isn't that great of an idea?

...

Naaaaah, it's fine!]

No need to apologise whatsoever. Did you escape all of that boy-band hysteria unscathed? I certainly hope so!

[torsion]

[ Generally skims. She watches and fast forwards videos but this one is very different. Should she says something? Probably not. But might as well ask about it. ]

The one with the green hat is cute.

[ She should probably say more than praise the Chespin, but it's fine, yes? ]

[sycamour]

[Did someone say THE ONE WITH THE GREEN HAT?]

Ah, hello! That would be Chespin! She's even cuter in person, I promise!

[Hmmm, okay. Does he say she's a grass-type...but that means he'd have to explain typing, and that could take a while, and where to begin? But perhaps-]

She is, how do I say, a Pokémon affiliated with nature! Grass and trees and the like!

( video )

[kindler]

[ Kabu stares transfixed at the screen. He's pretty sure that wasn't the end of the conversation... those must be rather young Pokemon he's with, to interrupt him like that. Rather feisty little things. How relieving it is to see someone who knows about Pokemon, and a professor at that! All the way from Kalos? He thinks he vaguely recalls that region.

But most importantly, he wants to know about that fox, because by the rules of Pokemon design, that fox is more than likely a fire type. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Professor. My name is Kabu, and I'm a gym leader from the Galar region, though I'm originally from Hoenn. May I ask you the name of the fox?

[sycamour]

[woah woah woah WOAH DID THIS FINE GENTLEMAN JUST SAY 'GYM LEADER FROM THE GALAR REGION' FROAKIE MOVE HE CAN'T MISS THIS ONE-]

Ah! Oh my goodness, hello! It has been so very long since I've spoken to someone from Galar-

[-so long he can't...actually remember the last time he did, wow-]

-and to meet you here, of all places! I almost cannot contain myself! This is so exciting!

[Alright, alright, he'll calm down, just...hang on, where is Fennekin, let him grab Fennekin-]

This is Fennekin! He's a fire-type!

[HE CAN SAY 'FIRE-TYPE' AND YOU'LL KNOW WHAT HE MEANS, THIS IS INCREDIBLE]

video; un: robotman

[evilgrows]

They don't... talk, do they?

[Someone has had ENOUGH of talking alien animal creatures and that green one looks REALLY SUSPICIOUS.]

[sycamour]

Of course! Or, well, not our language, per say-

[-whatever it is, because it sure the heck ain't Kalosian-]

-but they can verbally communicate, most definitely! Froakie, why don't you demonstrate?

[-alright, alright....have a massive blue frog saying its name. Isn't it magical??]

un: specialprize

[isntitsad]

They're so cute!

[Oh, right, back on track --]

When you say beginner trainers, do you mean you work supporting people who work with them?

[sycamour]

[Apparently literally ANY kind of compliment towards his three little ones will get the professor excited, so he might just. be beaming on the feed there-]

Aren't they just? And yes, you are completely correct! I give what we call 'starter' Pokémon to new trainers; usually one of the three I've got here! It is one of the best parts of my job!

[amidst all. all the other best parts-]

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[herbmixing]

[ Ah, someone who understands how absolutely vital it is to spend hours sipping coffee as part of study. Fantastique. He seems lovely, and the pets are adorable - what's a Pokemon, it only came out a few months ago for her - and so she chimes in. ]

It's nice to meet you, Professor. I'm Rebecca!

I don't know if it's allowed to have those animals in the cafe with you...they're normal where you're from?

[ Yes, her main concern is food hygiene. What a nerd. ]

[sycamour]

[You KNOW, that is actually something he hasn't considered...it's so normal to have one's Pokémon with them when they go to cafes or restaurants back home, so....hm! He might have to check with the staff next time....

...for now, however, they're stuck with them, so!]

It is lovely to meet you, Rebecca! It is very normal, yes. We take our Pokémon with us everywhere!

[It's so handy and convenient, what with the pokéballs!

...

...hmm. Should probably keep that discussion for. later-]

Although I can definitely understand why it must look so strange! I must admit, I have been getting some odd looks from other citizens here!

[Not that he minds! Curiosity is natural!]

Video | UN: dgamshoe

[trenchdoting]

A-aw... they're adorable, pal!! I wanna learn more about them! Most importantly, can they be pet?!

[sycamour]

[FINALLY, someone asking the IMPORTANT questions-]

Of course! It is a dangerous thing to do, however, because they will enjoy it too much and never leave you alone!

video | un: druidic

[arrowroot]

[Ana is having difficulty holding back a squeal as early as Fennekin appearing, and by the end of it she's practically beside herself, clutching her face excitedly and practically having stars in her eyes.]

Ohhh I've never seen anything so cute before! I would love to learn more about them!

[Apparently all of her cooing has earned the attention of her own pet, the head of a large draconic looking creature coming from off screen to bunt her head against Ana's.]

Oof-- yes, Kleio, you're still my favorite.

[She pats the skyscale's neck affectionately before looking back with an apologetic smile.]

She gets a little jealous sometimes. This is my Skyscale - not a Pokemon like yours, obviously, but she is a creature unique to my world.

[sycamour]

[...okay, Sycamore isn't going to squeal, exactly, but if Ana is having an excited reaction to the Pokemon, he is definitely having a similar reaction to Kleio.]

Ah! That-amazing! A dragon! Oh, how beautiful!

[All four members of Team Sycamore might be leaning forward into the camera, at that, to try and get a better view of said dragon...

...which is not how you get a better view of something in a video feed, but. they are excited]

I will more than happily tell you all you would like to know, ma chére, if in exchange you will tell me about the glorious creature you have with you! A Skyscale...fascinating! I have never seen anything like it before!

[oh goodness RIGHT, THE YOUNG LADY MENTIONED THE POKEMON, let him try to behave like a adult for five minutes-]

Where to start? How about with names, since you so politely shared your friend's name! This is Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie!

[He will pat the relevant on the head as he says said names!]

video; un: 🍑

[inveigle]

[It only seems fair to respond to video with video, and so: hello! Excitedly coming to you live from Lorenz's couch...]

Ooh, I know someone who would be very interested. She loves cute an— [Ah, wait, wait, wait.] Um, what did you call them again?

[Which make it sound like she wasn't paying attention, she knows, and thus she summons forth a somewhat sheepish smile.]

Sorry! Maybe I was more distracted than I realized.

[Does she wink? Into the camera? She sure does.]

[sycamour]

[Now if that isn't the finest, most purple couch he's ever seen...

...not that he's really focusing on the couch, though (sorry Lorenz, he swears it's really great)-]

No need to apologise, ma chérie. I will say whatever you like, as many times as you would like! For your information, they are called Pokémon!

[come on Pokémon be cute for the cute girl

...

...they will be cute. If they must.]

I do hope they aren't distracting you too much.

video, un: anema nera | and also I'm so sorry

[goingsoft]

[ Hmm.

Pros of having an immediate big stupid crush on this guy.

• Cute.
• Cute pets.
• Sounds french? Like she's never heard of the Kalos region of France but-?
• Apparently just hangs out in cafes being smart which is such an aesthetic

Cons of having an immediate big stupid crush on this guy.

• ...Probably older than her dad.

Well. That's more pros than cons. So obviously this is a good idea. She fixes up her makeup and rehearses her 'I'm so interested in your weird animals' smile about fifteen times before replying. ]

Oh, aren't they just so delightful? I'd love to hear more about them!

[ Please tell her about animals, beautiful man. ]

please do not apologize this is incredible

[sycamour]

[Fortunately, any manner of 'I'm so interested in your weird animals' smile is super effective against Sycamore, so he'll be more than happy to indulge any Pokémon-related requests!]

Of course, ma chère! Tell me, what would you like to know? I can talk about them all day!

[...hmm...actually, allow him to pause for a moment, tilting his coffee cup gently back and forth. That might be a little unfair...he can't expect this young lady to come up with a topic out of the blue, when he hasn't done much to give her a decent introduction to the world of Pokemon! This must be remedied, immediately!]

Ah, but perhaps I can suggest some lines of questioning! They're quite special in terms of their abilities, which include more than just being thoroughly adorable - I promise! Otherwise, I am happy to engage with wherever your mind takes us!

text; un: Iceheart

[ysayle]

[ Oh.

Oh no.

They're so cute. ]

Pokémon, you said?

I do not know of any like creatures on my star akin to them. [but we sure do have elementals, monsters, and elemental monsters!] How many do you have? Are there just these 3?

[sycamour]

[Ooh, a text message! How exciting! The medium of communication matters not; he will share his knowledge however and wherever he can!]

Hello! I have many more Pokémon back in my laboratory in Kalos, but here I just have these three. Not that I am complaining, however, because aren't they just adorable?

In total, though, there are over 700 different species! Possibly more, if we take other, more distant regions into account!

video | un: 🦌

[deerhearted]

[ Cute animals, huh? A certain someone he knows would definitely be interested, but Hilda's got that covered it seems like. ]

Pokémon you called them, right? I'm guessing outside of their colour and appearance, there's something else that makes them differ from your everyday, mundane animals.

[ Speaking of weirdly coloured animals, his travel-sized wyvern peeks into the camera. She's pretty curious! ]

[sycamour]

[ohhhhhHHHHH A DRAGON!! THERE IS A DRAGON ON CAMERA AND IT ISN'T LIKE ANY DRAGON HE'S SEEN BEFORE okay be calm, be cool, be professional...

...he may be very very obviously trying not to stare at said travel-size wyvern, um]

You are quite correct, they're very special!

[...

...okay he's so sorry but look at the dragon-]

As special as your little friend there, I can imagine! Please, tell me, what are they? I have never seen anything like them!

Video; UN:chrysalis

[spoiledbugboy]

[Don't say the fox thing is cute.
Don't say the fox thing is cute.
Don't say the fox thing is cute!]

I don't think I'm familiar with Pokémon at all. But... they look like real life versions of Duel Monsters. That's kinda interesting.

[There. Interesting. Mission successful!]

Are there more of those from where you came from?

[sycamour]

[But you have to admit, the fox thing is very cute...]

There are many, many more, yes! Over 700 species in total! You could say that this is just a fun little sample.

[Or a cute little sample because, really...they're very cute.]

Tell me, though, what is this 'Duel Monster' you speak of? Creatures from your world?

text, un: nevercrywolf

[starmark]

so i've got the research pretty much sorted by now

[sycamour]

Ah, hello Jotaro! You're a quick worker! Any interesting results?

[firstdayblues]

Those little guys aren't gonna grow up into anything dangerous, are they?

[They look cute now, but... well, he's sure half the things that have tried to eat him might have been cute when they were little, too.]

[sycamour]

Of course not! Although, well, I suppose that depends on your definition of the word! They'll certainly be dangerous on the battlfield!

[...

you know, he probably could have phrased that slightly better...]

video; un: proudpapa

[exsecratum]

[ Okay, so he's adorable just by himself. Faintly French accent, gotta love the hair—

—but what are these Pokemon oh he has to know more. ]

Oh my god, those are so cute. They're Pokemon? You called them Pokemon? Are there more? How do I get one?

[sycamour]

[Oh goodness, this man is so excited!

Fantastique! The excitement is now mutual!]

They are indeed Pokémon, yes! Unfortunately, I do not have any more with me...I do wish I did, however!

[Imagine being able to give starters out to the people of this city...creating a whole new generation of trainers...the thought is so incredible, if only...]

But I am so pleased you appreciate them! They are truly adorable, no?

video | un: everapple

[greenbriar]

[ The video shows the Lunatia skyline, but no person; wherever he is, it's windy. ]

What is their use, precisely?

[sycamour]

Their 'use', you say?

[That's interesting phrasing, and it will make him pause for a moment.]

I wouldn't say they have a particular use, mon ami. Pokémon are our companions and partners!

video | un: havefaith

[peacewithouttyranny]

[Oh... They are such adorable creatures. All three are cute. Soundwave, of course, wouldn't say that out loud, so what he says instead-]

Interesting creatures. What made them, Pokemon, was it... different from the average animals, here? And are there more of them, aside from the three?

[There's just the slightest hint of interest in his avatar's tone to learn more.]

[sycamour]

There are many more! Over 700, to be exact.

[Even more if we include Alola and Galar, but let's stick with the Kalosian Pokédex for now....or it's going to get confusing.]

And you know, that's actually a very fair question! I haven't had too much of a chance to really experience the creatures of this world, so perhaps they have more in common with Pokémon than I first assumed! Are there any in particular that you like? I'd love to hear about them!

video; un: zaveid

[sivard]

[Zaveid looks absolutely fascinated by the Pokemon.]

Sure are neat lookin' critters. What can you tell me about them? Pokemon aren't in my world, and most monsters are downright unfriendly.

[sycamour]

[what...what can he tell you about them....

...

brace yourself, Zaveid...]

Well, that depends on what you want to know! Shall I start with their names? Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie!

[Each Pokémon will get a loving pat on the head as their name is called!]

It might be easier if you give me a particular question, otherwise I fear I may talk your ear off!