001. video; un: cendre

[holocast]

[The video opens on someone who...well, is rather clearly used to using devices such as these to address people. Cleanly centered and well-grounded, focused easily on the man sitting at the table in what looks like one of the nicer apartments available. Not as upscale as his tastes would like, but sufficient for the time being.

His accent is unmistakably French, and his words are easy when he speaks; another thing he seems practiced at.]

Fellow Moonblessed – hopefully this message finds you well, despite all the chaos currently occurring throughout Lunatia. I am Lysandre, a recent arrival from the Kalos region of the world I'm from; more to the point, I'm a scientist and inventor. I specialize in communications technology, mainly, but with regards to other disciplines... Let's say I learn quickly.

The level of technology here is slightly beyond my own world's, but I've been acquainting myself with it since my arrival; I'm interested in speaking to those who have been doing similarly.

I'm also a Pokémon trainer, though I understand that's a bit more uncommon in this place – Pokémon are our dearest companions, and as such something has struck me as odd about the creatures populating this place. Some of them seem intelligent, but the others...

[He gestures a little, vaguely, both to imply the all of that that he finds the others to be, as well as to serve as a placeholder while he figures out what he wants to say.]

They seem a little simple, and strange behind the eyes. Are all of them like that?

[...Lysandre.]

Either way... Thank you for your time, and remain well.

Comments

[sycamour]

...'enthusiastic' is a good way to put it.

[He is living his best Lunatia life and no-one can stop him. Honestly, it's inspiring.]

I may be being presumptuous, but I think you'll be Sanguis. It's coming soon, so just...be ready for it. You may find yourself feeling more aggressive than usual.

[holocast]

So I've heard. I'm sure I'll manage, either way...

[This is going to suck!

That said, he seems to have sorted out what he was doing before, and he'll start on closing up the watch again.]

I'm going to want you to test this before you leave, obviously, just to make sure everything is in working order.

[sycamour]

...you know you can always call me if you're struggling.

[Even though if you are struggling, he knows you won't call him, but...that's a discussion for another day.

...and ooh his watch is ready, how exciting!

(far more exciting than trying to dodge the fact that he's told Yashiro...a lot, about you.)]

All the more reason for us to test the Holocaster, really. I'll want to know everything is working properly, so I don't miss your call.

[holocast]

Of course, Augustine.

[In response to both the notion that he can call, and the fact that testing it is a sound idea all around. He isn't going to call if there's an issue, but he does know the offer is there.

Also, have your watch.]

Hopefully it's to your liking.

[sycamour]

[Well, it's only fair...he won't be calling you if he's having moonblessing issues, so...

...anyway, let's just focus on the darn watch. It's strapped back on his wrist with practised ease, and quickly activated. The reaction is instantaneous, and Sycamore can't stop his face from lighting up in a similar manner to what the screen is now doing.]

Ah, parfait! It's working again!

[Seriously, this has made his day; it's impossible not to grin, as he flicks through the holographic menus.]

Thank you so much, Lysandre, I love it! What a silly question, asking if it is to my liking...how could it not be? You fixed it!

[Alright, back to home - and where his shortcuts are for priority contacts.]

Shall I try calling you?

[holocast]

If you would like to. We may as well verify that it'll connect, though I don't see why it wouldn't. If it doesn't, I may need some more time with it, but I'm feeling optimistic about it.

[He'll get his out, then, a sleek black and red affair as opposed to the usual brightly-colored ones most own.]

Whenever you're ready to.

[sycamour]

[After pausing for a moment to smile and admire Lysandre's Holocaster (it would make sense that the creator would have a rather nice one - with the expected colour scheme, of course), Sycamore taps on the little icon with LYSANDRE underneath it.

It's been a while since he's activated this particular one, but the movement is so practised that it's almost unconscious; with any luck, Lysandre won't notice that he's yet to remove him from the home screen.]

It says it's connecting...

[holocast]

[It takes a moment, but there's a sound from the Holocaster Lysandre is holding, the familiar chiming noise of a connected call, and the display comes up as soon as it's gone through.]

Excellent. It's working on a bit more of a delay than I'd like - [lysandre you aren't going to be happy with that until it's fucking instantaneous] - and I'll see if there's anything else I can come up with on my end to resolve it, but it's functional enough to suit our purposes for now.

[...If he's noticed the home screen, he isn't going to mention it; that's not something he knows how to even begin to address.]

[sycamour]

[...they've dealt with more than enough today; they can save the Holocasters - and the calls made to and from them - for another time.]

This is more than enough, mon ami. Thank for you working on it for me.

[Besides, it will be...nice, to have a private method of communication, rather than the main Lunatia network. For that, he can handle a little bit of a delay.

(but they always differed in that regard, didn't they.)]

I might head off now, if you like. But it's been so wonderful to see you.

[holocast]

...It's been good to see you as well.

[He does sound like he means it. He pauses for a moment, though, before just...]

Don't feel that you have to wait until I post on the network. You can call me whenever you like.

[sycamour]

...of course I can. You've fixed my Holocaster.

[He knows what you meant, alright. It's...appreciated. Sycamore is about to leave, when he pauses at the door, turning back to face Lysandre and look him in the eyes.]

Be kind to yourself, okay? The moonblessings can be cruel, but I know you can get through it. I'm only one call away.

[...he hasn't forgotten that comment about arguing with yourself, alright.]

[holocast]

I'll call you once Sanguis has passed, at the latest.

[So you know he got through it all right.]

[sycamour]

You'll be hearing from me if you don't.

[Please don't make him turn up at your door, because he will.]

I'll see you soon, mon ami.