001 | Video

[aerialassault]

[Video]

Hey. Union.

[The feed opened up to the sight of a little Shroomish staring into the lens. The little mushroom was sitting on a rock in the park, gazing curiosly at whomever it was who was operating camera. Without further greeting-- or explanation-- Cliff continued:]

I've got a Shroomish here that I'm lookin' to give to a good home. Only a good home. She's plenty tame, friendly, and-- hey!

[The feed tilted skyward as the Shroomish, pouting now, made a leap for the narrator with an excited shroo! The angle shifted, revealing Cliff sprawled out on the ground trying to hold the squeeing pokemon at bay with his arms-- and failing. Any Kindred Soul's in the area would understand her squeeing as stubborn refusal to cooperate, because Mister Scary is the coolest person to ever enter the Verdant Forest evar, and he's just gotta be little Shroomie Lucy's Special Someone!

She'll never leave you, Mister! She won't!]

Comments

[aerialassault]

[The little Shroomish just giggled in her 'shroomie way, and Cliff made a solid effort to bite his tongue and keep his mouth closed.]

All right. Suppose I keep her. I still don't really know how this warp band thing works besides as a way to talk to folks. Rio kinda just hangs around the apartment with me.

[windyflower]

Then maybe you can have um...Rio use it and talk to others?

Although, I must admit, I'm not quite sure what else the wrap band does. Perhaps there would be more we could do with it?

[aerialassault]

That...ain't gonna be so easy.

[He rubbed the back of his neck as he thought, casting a glance at something that was clearly off camera.]

--Rio, say 'hi' to Fuuka.

[Off screen could be heard a gruff Lucha, which only earned a frustrated groan from the big man.]

C'mon, don't be shy--!

[A sigh.]

She's a Hawlucha, and doesn't know this tech any better than either of us do.

[windyflower]

Then I suppose I'll have to figure something out! But I don't think it would be too difficult! If humans can use it, I think I can make one easily for Pokemon to use!

[She giggled as she gave a light wave to his pokemon wether she liked it or not!]

I guess Rio doesn't like other people, does she?

[aerialassault]

Well, ya see, she and the Shroomish both are pretty territorial...and, unfortunately, their territory just so happens to include me.

[He sighed.]

I'm just glad they get along. There's nothing worse than having two ladies fight over you!

[windyflower]

It seems like you are quite popular, Cliff! I think your other Pokemon might have to watch out as well! Or any other women who might show some interest in you!

I guess this is what you call living the dream?

[aerialassault]

There's a few too many feathers in this mess to be a dream. We're just lucky that it's the three of us for right now-- I don't even wanna imagine what could happen if we added more pokemon to our team if we're like this!

[windyflower]

At least it's never quiet and it's always lively?

[Chuckle] I'm sorry, I only wish for you to see the bright side to this! I don’t think that many Pokemon are attracted to humans like this!

[aerialassault]

Hah. Maybe your right.

[The little chirp on the Shroomish's part was more than enough to indicate that she agreed.]

Now. The tricky thing's gonna be figuring out how this warp band thing is actually supposed to work. I know that the video stuff is just a nice add-on, but the rest? I don't get it.

[windyflower]

[Hmmm...ponder ponder ponder...]

Well, I read somewhere that it's suppose to be a way to bond with your pokemon and it allows you to communicate with them! Although, I'm not sure exactly how myself...

[aerialassault]

Eh, don't worry 'bout it. We'll figure it out. Somehow.

[His grin was one of complete confidence despite his words-- as if he actually didn't care about whether he succeeded or not.]

[windyflower]

[With that, Fuuka couldn't help but chuckle at him]

Goodness, then it sounds like you probably might not need it after all! I think you'll be able to talk with your Pokemon with ease compare to everyone else!

[aerialassault]

Let's not go so fast there-- the Calderan ways involve a lot of chances and a good bit of luck. It's not as....let's just say 'clean' as it is here in Union.

[windyflower]

[Blink blink]

What do you mean? ...If you don't mind me asking?