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prismatica2020-05-01 10:04 am
sycamour) wrote in prismatica2020-05-01 10:04 am
#001 | VIDEO (UN; PROFESSEUR)
[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...]
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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...okay, one day he will learn that you can't see something closer in a video by moving toward the screen....let him just sit back up and try to be dignified. He is a very dignified, important academic!]
An egg, you say? Fascinating! That is also how Pokémon come into this world, as well! Perhaps there is a link...
[...there probably isn't, but you never know!]
Regardless, your Setareh is magnificent, mon ami. Tell me, how big is she when you ride her into battle? Quite sizeable, I would imagine! A terrifying sight for your foes!
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A link? Could be, but it seems like Pokémon just take the place of normal animals in your world. So it's no surprise they come from similar methods of breeding.
[ Well, Setareh's not normal to anyone who doesn't have wyverns but... you get the point. She's still munching away after curiously looking into the camera, even as he gives her head a scritch. ]
She's about eighteen feet normally, give or take. She's pretty terrifying to my enemies but outside of battle? She's the biggest baby ever.
[ Only because he babies her. ]
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[He had assumed that she would have to be large, to support the weight of a grown man, but...wow! That is considerable! An eighteen-foot white dragon...what a magnificent sight that must be!]
That is incroyable! But she is so small, at present! I wonder how it was, that this world reduced her size so considerably?
[At least she doesn't seem too worried by it? The poor thing...]
My Pokémon are all at their correct heights and weights, so...how fascinating. You have noticed no change in her personality, or behaviours? She is simply in miniature?
[There's no chance the Prismals could have swapped her for a genuine baby, is there? But no, surely her master would be able to notice...]
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[ Not as big as a certain dragon he's seen. ]
I'm not sure, actually. Might be some magic? She's fine, though. She's the same as ever, just the size of a house cat.
[ Which, to be fair, is how big she was when she hatched. And she might be taking advantage of the whole looking small and cute bit. Like father like daughter?! ]
Do Pokémon get any bigger? I wonder if they'll be stuck at this size here...
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They do, yes, but perhaps not in the way you are thinking! Pokémon are capable of undergoing a process we call 'evolution', with the right training and attention. They change forms completely! I do hope that answers your question. Although I am not an overly talented trainer, so I doubt these three will be evolving any time soon.
[Not that that's a bad thing, though! They can stay as their adorable little selves.]
As long as your Setareh is the same as you knew her at home, though, I doubt you have any reason to worry. Perhaps there is some magical, arbitrary limit on size that we do not know about! It would not be the most bizarre thing to happen in this place, no?
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[ Makes sense, oddly enough. He didn't seem like a trainer, but he knew how to love and care for these creatures. ]
Oh, she's definitely the same. I think she might be a little more mischievous now, but that's pretty on par with her personality. She's taking advantage of this whole being small thing.
[ She loves the attention, that's for sure. ]
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Hmm...taking advantage of being small and cute...for some reason, I feel as if I am experiencing a sense of déjà vu...
[Who could he possibly be referring to? Definitely not the three amigos clustered around him. Absolutely not.
(It's very clear he isn't actually all that bothered, however, if the amused tone in his voice doesn't make that obvious.)]
But you are correct, mon ami. My talents lie in research and development, safely away from the battlefield! Although judging by what you've said, you would probably excel as a trainer! Particularly since you clearly have had some valuable experience already. If it is not rude of me to ask, how exactly do you and your lovely companion fight?
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[ From his light tone, it's clear that Claude's also pretty amused by that. He reaches to pet his wyvern, a fond smile on his face. ]
Me, being a trainer? I guess I can see that! I've handled wyverns for pretty much my whole life. Wyverns and riding wyverns are fairly common in my world. It's a rite of passage where I'm from.
As for how we fight, like I said - I ride her into battle and shoot from her back. I use archery to fight. She mostly doesn't fight herself, but she's bitten at quite a few people who's gotten too close for comfort. She's pretty protective of me.
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[If a little...not rated 'E for Everyone', but! New worlds, new experiences, open mind etc. Perhaps he should just be thankful that the battles he is familiar with are only for sport...]
I do hope you don't get yourself into too many situations where it's warranted, however impressive it may be. I can only imagine how much practice it must have taken.
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Unfortunately, it's something I've had to do a lot. As much as I would like to solve everything with pretty words, not everyone is all that receptive of that.
[ A small beat. Best to change the subject. ]
But luckily that's all in the past. Now, hopefully the only time I'll fire an arrow atop of my wyvern is for practice and for fun. The art of battle is in my blood, so I'll never actually escape it, but friendly spars are never a bad thing! It's a good way to keep your skills sharp.