video | june 18th

[pokexplorer]

[The video feed opens up to the image of a man with a weird coat and an even weirder hairstyle. It'd be weird enough without the translucence provided by his Iris Moonblessing, honestly. He is located somewhere in one of Greatmoon Groves' parks from the looks of things in the background, and he seems very excited to speak with the network.]

Greetings! I've yet to make a post to the network, so I would like to introduce myself first and foremost. I am Colress, a scientist working for the Lunar Scientia and a fellow Moonblessed!

I am addressing the network today with an inquiry! But before I get to that, I would like to make just a few more introductions. This will be related to my inquiry.

[Colress then pans the camera to five creatures whom he introduces as Klinklang, Beheeyem, Magneton, Rotom and Porygon-Z. Klinklang and Rotom seem particularly interested in crowding around the communication band to get their time to shine, while Beheeyem and Magneton hang out as far off-screen as possible. Porygon-Z looks like it has no idea what's going on, honestly.

Colress manages to settle them all down before returning his attention to the feed.]

These are my Pokemon! I have been here for about two months, and have taken notice to the fact that everyone I've spoken to has had no idea what Pokemon are. Allow me to provide a brief description: Pokemon are creatures in my world with unique abilities and affinities to various elements. There are hundreds of species, and they have had a long-standing symbiotic relationship with humans. Pokemon are a cornerstone of my world's culture and my primary subject of study, so you can imagine my surprise when I discovered that I seem to be the only one with knowledge of them here!

However, I have met several individuals with similar companions. This brings me to my inquiry: Are there others present in Lunatia that arrived with pets or companions similar to Pokemon? I would love to compare and contrast our experiences, and learn more about the creatures of your worlds!

[As Colress goes on, the upside-down head of Porygon-Z can be seen peering in from the top left corner of the feed.]

Of course, I am also happy to elaborate on the subject of Pokemon as well, if anyone found interest in my description.

Thank you for your time!

Comments

[pokexplorer]

I appreciate your understanding!

[He's glad to be talking with a fellow curious mind. It's nice to be able to not have to hold back so much.]

Ah! A contract, I see. Yes, that makes perfect sense. So the materials that you used to summon her were like an offering of sorts?

Oh, and if you have any questions about Pokemon, I am happy to answer as well. Information for information is a wonderful trade, wouldn't you say?

I was sick forever, sorry!

[wildsorcery]

Y-yes, exactly! That's how it was explained to me, at least. Now if she would ever die, I can bring her back again the same way, too. Well... at least at home.

[ He's not as sure about this place, actually. It's not something he wants to try. ]

Information for information... [ Pause. ] They're so unusual. Those gear-ones are animals?

no worries! I hope you're feeling better now!

[pokexplorer]

I presume that would make her current body a construct of sorts for her to inhabit? That is very useful! At home, of course.

[He got the implication well and clear. He doesn't blame Connie for not wanting to test that out.

As for the question, he nods and points the camera at the rotating pile of gears. It whirs happily...or as happily as a pile of gears can. It at least looks pretty enthusiastic.]

Indeed! While Klinklang is certainly unusual even for a Pokemon, it functions just as a more organic Pokemon like a Furret- to compare to your ferret! It eats, sleeps, and is capable of reproducing under the proper circumstances.

yep!

[wildsorcery]

Oh, you're right! I don't think I've thought of it that way before!

[ It was really weird to think about, but also... a little comforting? Maybe?

His white eyes widen a bit when he sees the metal 'pokeymoon' thing again, and the man explain more about it. A metal creature that ate, slept and could reproduce? Connie doesn't even wanna think about what goes into what to make that happen! ]

...and the other metal one is the same?

[ He gestures slightly to Magneton and then smiles a little. ]

That's so amazing!

[pokexplorer]

Admittedly, the concept is rather new to me as well. Rotom inhabits machines like the washing machine that it is currently within, but it has a semi-physical body apart from such vessels. I learned of an actual body construct after spending time here on Prismatica!

[Since one of his acquaintances has one.

On the topic of Magneton, he returns the smile, pleased by Connie's excitement over it.]

Correct! The circumstances of their origins are still quite the mystery, but it is clear that Magneton have existed for a very long time. They even predate humanity's use of inanimate magnets...to our current knowledge, at least!

[wildsorcery]

I don't know what a washing machine is, but I think I get what you mean. Like a spirit possessing something rather than someone? That's really complicated.

[ ...and a little scary, but the person seemed to happy about their pets.

Connie also isn't quite sure what a magnet is, but he's still impressed. ]

What about the other two?

[pokexplorer]

Oh! [He takes that in stride and is quick to provide a short explanation.] It is a machine that washes laundry as opposed to washing it by hand. And yes, exactly right! Rotom is a special sort of spirit, as it only possesses machines.

As for Beheeyem and Porygon-Z...

[He motions for them to come on over. Porygon-Z is much more compliant, but at the same time it doesn't really seem to know what's even going on so it's going with the flow. Beheeyem gives off a standoffish aura, just staring into the camera.]

Beheeyem here is a Psychic-type Pokemon with similarly mysterious origins like Klinklang and Magneton. His species simply appeared one day in the region of the world that I come from. He is capable of levitating objects and people, as well as conversing with spirits. Porygon-Z is a Pokemon that was created on a computer! Its body is actually comprised of data, allowing it to travel into and out of computers at will. I typically keep it out and about, though.

[wildsorcery]

They have very complicated names. Do they mean anything specific?

[ Computer, data... more things he doesn't understand, but it all sounds amazing and he kind of wants to pet one to see if they feel just as weird as they look. ]

Where did you find all of these creatures? Are they just... around in your world?

[pokexplorer]

These are the names of their species. Truthfully, I haven't thought to give them nicknames...but it is something that many trainers do.

[He's not the most creative with naming things.]

But yes, they were originally wild Pokemon! A big part of having Pokemon companions is the manner in which they become your companion. The majority of Pokemon owned by trainers are captured in the wild with a Poke Ball. [He holds up a red and white ball to help Connie visualize it.] But some are hatched from eggs, traded, or given. Klinklang was actually given to me as a child- and like myself, it was much smaller back then. It is my oldest companion and partner.

[wildsorcery]

Oh. That's...

[ Odd. What if he was just calling his ferret 'Ferret' all the time? ]

...a mouthful?

[ Good save??? ]

So you tame wild animals will a ball? Do they chase it?

[pokexplorer]

[Excellent save. Colress laughs, at least.]

For the unfamiliar, I could imagine so! As for Poke Balls, the ball actually opens up, converts the Pokemon into energy, and contains it within. That is the taming method. I suppose they could be used as a toy to be chased, but there are much better options out there...

[Like yarn balls. Way cuter.]

[wildsorcery]

That is amazing!

[ Maybe a little cruel, too, but animals have to be tamed somehow, right? ]

Your world sounds so different than mine. It's lovely.

[pokexplorer]

[Connie's wonder over the subject practically has Colress beaming. He's charmed, truly.]

That is one of my favorite things about being here in Lunatia- learning of other worlds and how vastly different they can be. Likewise, I find the concept of your familiar to be very exciting!

[He'd love to try to create a Pokemon that way...or an artificial one like Porygon-Z at the very least. But magic is still something he only has a basic grasp on for the time being.]

You know, you are most welcome to see my Pokemon in person if you were so inclined. I am happy to introduce them to anyone interested. Perhaps I could meet your ferret as well?

[wildsorcery]

Oh, I... that would be nice?

[ He has to remember that people do not look down on him in this place. It was safer to meet people than back home. ]

I would love to meet your friends.

[pokexplorer]

[Colress is viewing Connie in quite the opposite manner. He's pretty dang fascinated! And so he practically beams when he accepts the offer.]

Wonderful! I am free today if you would like to come on over now, otherwise I am free most evenings.

[wildsorcery]

Oh, I... that would be okay. Do you like croissants?

[ You bring snacks when you meet new people, after all! ]

[pokexplorer]

[Colress nods, delighted by the offer of snacks.]

I do indeed! I appreciate the thought.

[wildsorcery]

I'll bring all of you some!

[ Yep, he'll add one for each pokemon too. ]