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

[badluckblues]

i'm sorry is that a sentient, floating he washing machine

and a pile of gears

and a wad of magnets

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[bloodisthicker]

You know, I still want to actually visit your world if we actually find a way to do that so I can see more of those things.

[it's weird that all these creatures are so charming despite being so fucking weird. but anyway.]

You know, though, I was thinking about it, and while it never came up directly, it does remind me a bit of a cultural figure we have known as the Avatar. They're kind of complicated to explain, but they're both the only person who can bend all four elements along with being the only person who can actually remember and contact their past lives. This makes them kind of a unifying figure, and historically they've usually traveled around with an animal companion of sorts.

[wildsorcery]

I have... um... a ferret that isn't really a ferret? She's... um, my familiar. So... kind of?

I like your friends, they're lovely.

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[spah]

Huh. [Give him a second to like, process what the heck he's looking at.] ... They're kinda cute. What're their names?

[Also, that is an extremely Texan accent.]

You said you work at Lunatia Scientia? Same here. R&D department.

Lancer of Black; Text

[erasemymyth]

I have heard of familiars and creatures created through Magecraft, but this seems to be fauna alien to my lands.

[If they are in fact native creatures and not creations. Have elemental affinities sounds strange for natural creatures.]

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[wisdomprevails]

[PINGED because she's seen a Pokemon before. Several, even!]

I know of Pokemon! I've never seen ones like yours before. Are you familiar with the species called 'Pikachu'?

[kayssistant]

[Kay peers intently at all the Pokémon. Some of them look like robots or even animatronic toys. It's weird to think that they're actual creatures.]

Ooh, what kind of abilities? You mean like superpowers?

[She doesn't have a pet with her but shhhh let her gush.]

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[abidethewalls]

[Is...is that a flying washing machine...?]

While I cannot say that there are any elemental affinities, I have arrived with my Ghost, though I would say that she's far more a companion than a creature. Are there particular things you are looking for?