video / action for New Bark Town ∴ 1

[doesactivities]

[After a few hours of watching, pushing buttons, and general trial-and-error... The camera focuses on a cheery blue ball rolling out of the frame… and then back in. And then back out… back in. Back out… back in. Wash, rinse, emphasis on repeat. This goes on just long enough to prompt thoughts of whether or not it’s a recorded loop before Sokka breaks the silence.]

Anybody got a name for this thing? It looks like a seal that swallowed a whole melon! Which I’m sure was not appreciated by its sister seals. Melons being a precious commodity and all, d’you know how much we have to trade for one? Tons of seal pelts. Way too many to risk actually feeding a melon to one.

Seals only eat fish, anyway!

Also, why is it blue? Seals don’t get cold enough to turn blue. Anything who’d turn blue at living in the Poles reeeeally needs to go house-hunting. Like, far away, because ice is really the only building block we got. I mean, they’re good insulation, but only if you do it right. And that tends to require opposable thumbs. Flippers are cool, but this guy's are seriously weak.

So… help?

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[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

[You're only getting gentle amusement back.]

Hello, I'm well. My name is Mamoru Takatori; pleased to meet you. It is lovely weather, isn't it. Year of the Rooster.

And you're welcome.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

[See, being friendly isn't so hard.]

I'm Sokka. Can only hope the weather stays this lovely.

I keep hearing the word 'Pokemon' tossed around. Gotta definition handy?

[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

[He's just not properly whelmed by your sarcasm.]

Mmh. I suppose the simplest definition is that Pokémon are a category of sentient wildlife that form the foundation of this world's human lifestyles. They understand human speech, and will offer companionship and protection to the person with whom they bond.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

[MAYBE ANOTHER TIME.]

Sentient wildlife?

So no eating, huh?

[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

That would be correct.

As I understand it, they taste terrible anyway. Edible meat is available at most city markets.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

Which would be great, if I had any money. This place wouldn't take gold pieces even if I had any left, yeah?

[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

You should have a little money on your person now. It looks like this.

[He takes out his wallet and removes some Pokémoney to display for the camera.]

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

...what kind of deranged kidnapper gives you money and a pet.

[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

[Mamoru almost chuckles.]

It is mysterious, isn't it? But that's how it is. It's probably best not to complain about things that benefit you.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

Well, sometimes, complaining is good for helping you organize thoughts and get 'em in order, so I can't just stop complaining.

I'm guessing there's been nothing done to lessen the mysteriousness, huh?

[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

Complaining is your only method for organizing thoughts? That is unfortunate, isn't it?

If you manage to solve any of the strange questions of this world, I'm sure the community would be interested in hearing.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

Unfortunate for my sister, maybe, but it's never bothered me, y'know?

[He laughs at that.]

Yeah, I guess. I'm a problem-solvey kinda guy, all right, but I'm guessing I wouldn't be the first to try.

[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

Perhaps they've simply lacked your own brand of cleverness.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

I can't tell if you're being nice or patronizing, so I'm just gonna go with the answer I like better. Is this you wishing me luck?

[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

Certainly. I wish you luck in finding whatever truths you seek. It’s a goal worth striving towards.

[doesactivities.livejournal.com]

You... as well, I guess.

[Good luck being serious and cryptic, 'CAUSE YOU EXCEL AT IT bro.]

Guess I appreciate you poking your head in on the newbie.

[deadfreesia.livejournal.com]

[Mamoru nods once to the note of appreciation.]

Until later.

[Click.]