✩ FIRST DISCOVERY | VIDEO | BACKDATED TO 2/9

[adai]

[The video feed opens on a boy sitting on a bench. It looks like the sun is setting already, so either someone got a late start today or this boy only just learned how to use the 'Gear. The boy isn't really all that remarkable, outside of a very serious expression. The background appears to be New Bark Town, so get ready for some of those New Trainer Questions.]

Hello. I was told I should talk to this device to get some answers about this place.

[He rests his hands on his knees and leans forward, still staring the device down.]

Why are there houses on the surface?

[...Well apparently we're just going to get straight to the point today.]

It should be dangerous for anyone to live up here.

[He's silent for a long time, still staring at the device like it's going to magically give him some answers. A beep comes from the 'Gear which seems to startle him a little.]

I also want to know about the creature that came out of this. [Rossiu holds up a Pokéball.] It was pink and blue and immediately went into this strange device. It won't come out.

[That doesn't seem to bother him all that much, actually. His very serious expression hasn't shifted at all. After another few seconds of silence, Rossiu glances upward at the snow still falling.]

Finally, what is this? I've never seen anything like this before. It's much colder than it is back home.

[At least he's dressed a bit better for the snow than most of his friends...]

Thank you for your time. I would appreciate any information you can offer.

[He figures that if the rest of Team Gurren are here they'll get in contact with him. With that, Rossiu gets up from the bench and leaves and the 'Gear turns off.]

Comments

[codeforhope]

[Well he'll...answer anyway, since he really doesn't want to see this guy staying outside in the snow all day.]

There are buildings in most towns with a red roof. Those are Pokemon Centers, and trainers can go and stay there if they need to and have nowhere else to go. I don't think there is a center in New Bark, though.

It's a few days of walking before you will get to Cherrygrove. You could also take the Ferry to Kanto, instead...

[He winces, glancing down.]

...I'm sorry. I wish I could help you, but I don't...have any Pokemon that can fly yet.

[And he's all the way in Ecruteak right now, meaning hoofing it isn't really an option, either.]

[adai]

Pokémon Centers. I'll remember that.

[That's alright, he wasn't expecting a free ride!]

I was told about the ferry to Kanto, but when I asked about it, the man said it would cost money. I don't know anything about currency. We didn't use anything like that in Adai, and I've been learning a bit about it but...

[He shakes his head. It's not something he's very knowledgeable about.]

I think I'll try traveling on foot. A few days of walking shouldn't be that bad.

[codeforhope]

...Are you sure? It's been very cold outside lately...

[adai]

I don't have any other choice.

[At least, he doesn't think he does. As far as he knows he doesn't have any money at all, since he doesn't recognize it!]

[codeforhope]

[...okay he cannot let you walk in below-freezing temperatures with good conscience.]

I think you should have enough money to get you onto the Ferry. You should have some in your bag.

[Assuming he's looked through the bag and just skipped over it, not knowing what it was.]

[adai]

...Do I? I don't know what money looks like.

[He doesn't seem bothered by admitting this; he just sounds curious about it. Rossiu reaches down to pick up the bag he was given and begins going through it carefully. Eventually he comes to a wallet and opens it.]

Ah, is this it?

[Is it Pokécoins? Pokédollars?? Who knows.]

[codeforhope]

Yes, that's it!

[Either? Both???]

If I remember correctly, you should have at least 3000P with you, which is enough for a Ferry ticket. It's...most of what you have, but it would keep you from having to walk through the snow.

[adai]

That seems like a lot.

[He... thinks??]

Okay, I guess I can do that. Ah, that means going across the sea, doesn't it? I've never seen the sea.

[What have you seen, Rossiu??]

[codeforhope]

[Oh dear.]

It does. The sea is nice, though...but it is a lot nicer when it isn't so cold out.

[And the waves are probably pretty choppy, too, what with how rough the weather has been lately.

Choppy seas...that reminds him of something, though.]

Oh, I don't know if you know this...but you should keep your Pokemon with you. You will need them if you run into any other Pokemon...but there might not be too many around right now.

[Never hurts to be cautious.]

[adai]

I was told that I need Pokémon to protect myself here. The one I had went into this thing though so...

[He reaches out to tap the screen, thankfully not turning the 'Gear off.]

I don't know how to get it out.

[codeforhope]

[...wait.]

It went into your Gear?

[...]

What did you say it looked like, again?

[adai]

It was pink and blue and kind of boxy-looking. I think it said something, but I couldn't understand it.

[codeforhope]

...I'm going to try something. Do you mind? I might be able to get your Pokemon out for you.

[adai]

Okay. What do you need me to do?

[codeforhope]

I'm going to send a message to your Gear and see if I can talk to your Pokemon. If it responds, I can ask it to come out.

[He would just tell Rossiu to do it himself, but he's not sure he...can...]

[adai]

Alright. Go ahead.

[Well he's currently rocking the reading skills of a third grader despite being fourteen, so there's that!!]

[codeforhope]

[ALRIGHT THEN LET'S DO THIS. Chihiro sends a text a few moments later.]

Hello? Is anyone there? If you are, I would like to speak with you.

[adai]

[Rossiu just looks at the 'Gear, trying to read the message. But of course, the Porygon inhabiting the 'Gear is much faster.]

HELLO! IT IS VERY NICE TO MEET YOU. THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ME.

[codeforhope]

[Yep, that is a Porygon alright.]

Hello! My name is Chihiro Fujisaki. You are in your trainer's Gear right now, correct?

[adai]

THAT IS CORRECT! MY TRAINER DOES NOT UNDERSTAND HOW TO WORK THE GEAR SO I AM HELPING HIM OUT!

[codeforhope]

That's good. You should keep doing that.

Do you think you could come out for the time being, though? Just long enough for him to get to know you.

[adai]

OF COURSE! I DID NOT REALIZE HE WANTED TO COMMUNICATE WITH ME.

[And after a moment, out pops the Porygon! It beeps in a manner that probably implies that it's happy, though Rossiu just looks kind of disturbed.]

So you're the Pokémon that was in the ball...?

[It beeps again, bobbing up and down in a full body nod. Rossiu turns his attention back to the 'Gear, shifting so that it's properly focused on him again.]

Um, thank you for helping out.

[codeforhope]

[Chihiro smiles when he sees the Porygon emerge, and he stops long enough to type in one more message before turning his attention back to Rossiu.

That message went to his own Porygon, who appears just a moment later nearby, beeping curiously as he hovers over. ...and oh. Oh it's another Porygon c:]

These Pokemon are called Porygon. They are unique in that they are manmade...so they can inhabit technology, like the Gears. I like them quite a lot.

[Zip gives a quick succession of beeps in agreement, waggling his little paddle feet for good measure.]

[adai]

Porygon...

[As if to confirm that, Rossiu's Porygon beeps out something that sounds like "Gon!"]

That sounds very interesting. I don't really know much about technology. I didn't even know about electricity until I went to the surface. I guess this will take some getting used to.

[The Porygon gets all up in the 'Gear, beeping excitedly at seeing another one of its species. Hello friend!!!]

[codeforhope]

[Chihiro has to lean back slightly with how excitedly Zip zooms forward as well, his face just a couple inches from the screen as he beeps back. YES HELLO FRIEND NICE TO MEET YOU \o/

After a moment, though, he pulls back so Chihiro can actually talk to Rossiu again.]

That's alright. You will have plenty of time to learn about it, I am sure. And your Porygon will help you.

I work a lot with technology myself, so if you ever run across something you are confused about, you can ask me if you would like. My name is Chihiro Fujisaki.