ulternnpc: (Manzana)
A Faraway Place - NPC Account ([personal profile] ulternnpc) wrote in [community profile] farawayplace2022-11-17 08:58 am

What's this? Wild Paldean Pokemon?

LOCATION: Gilterrace Town - Churahana Flower Shop
[Out at the front of the store Manzana can be spotted sweeping stray leaves. All the while he doesn't notice there's a tiny little helper walking around the vicinity. Said little helper--a Gimmighoul in its roaming form eventually stopped, and stared at a Coinpur that was napping right at the steps of the flower shop's door.

It’s not until Manzana moves away from sweeping to rearrange one of the floral decorations that he catches Gimmighoul from the corner of his eyes. Halting his work he turned to look at Gimmighoul. Taking note of how it was tugging at Coinpurs’ coin a deep frown formed on Manzana’s lips.]


Gimmighoul don't you dare touch that coin! It isn't for you! [There’s a pause.] ...wait a second, a Gimmighoul? Here...?

[There’s a startled sound Gimmighoul lets out before running leaving a stunned Manzana.]

...wait! Gimmighoul, come back!

Location: Route 1
[Manzana can be seen with a group of Smolivs in his arms. He’s holding them tight as they’re letting out terrified screams. The problem wasn’t the fact he was carrying them as he ran–the problem was what was behind them: a very, angry Ulternian Dunsparce.

If anyone were to come across him, while Manzana won’t stop in his tracks he will call out to them.]


Run! It’s Dunsparce! Ay, I didn’t–ah!! Run!!! They’re dangerous!

[He’s yelling out in rapid succession. It seemed he was not only concerned for the shivering Pokemon he held but also the safety of anyone else in Dunsparce’s line of sight.]
domeinion: Alice surrounded by commands. (up down a start b right left)

[personal profile] domeinion 2022-12-09 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
[She blinks and lets out a small breath, then nods.]

Thanks. Sorry about the trouble, I know it's a strange question to ask. [Even back home, most people would've given weird looks if they didn't already know.] But really, they're all there? The Pokémon Storage System works normally? I'd have to have a look at it, but...

[Of course, she had always been safe. Her only release was still alive, good old Ziggy, and Dad... even with everything he'd done, everything he'd said he'd do, he'd never once actually harmed Alice or her team. And now she'd seen versions of him who really were the good-natured guy he'd claimed to be. But still, echoes were ringing in her head.]

Oh -- yes! I'd b down. I guess I could take one, if that works. As long as no one's going to get hurt.
ulternprofessor: (yasa!)

[personal profile] ulternprofessor 2022-12-29 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't blame you for being skeptical. I was in your shoes before...

[Manzana trailed and looked over to Professor Banyan who in response smiled reassuringly.]

While I didn't make the Storage System I know the company that's responsible for it. They're quite thorough about their work, so your Pokemon are in safe hands that's for sure.

[At Alice's response to the Smolivs, Banyan's expression lit up. He'll lean down to be at eye level with them.]

Whaddya think lil' ones? Any of ya wanna travel along with a trainer?

[One of the Smolivs enthusiastically wiggled, slipping away to trot up close to Alice. If anything, it seemed rather curious about Alice.]
domeinion: Alice surprised (breakthrough!)

[personal profile] domeinion 2022-12-30 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Alice lets out a sigh of relief, strange to anyone from a normal world where the PC is perfectly safe. But she crouches down, offers a hand, and pets the Smoliv.]

Hello! What should I call you?

[As if expecting the Pokémon to answer -- or then again, maybe it's just polite. She thinks for a moment, almost recalling tens of thousands of people keysmashing to think of a name.

f8weh

Good a name as any.]


Hmm... Fate? That'll do! All right, nice to meet you! I'm Alice. I'm sure you'll get along with my friends.
ulternprofessor: (yasa!)

[personal profile] ulternprofessor 2022-12-30 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
[The Smoliv smiled, wiggling in excitement in response to the pet. It seemed to be in a better mood now that it was inside, and away from Dunsparce. Banyan chuckled.]

Looks like Smoliv--sorry, Fate likes you. Here, you can use this as Fate's Pokeball.

[Banyan will hold out the Pokeball that resembled the Premier Ball out for Alice to take.]

Oh, that's right one more thing. It's not uncommon for the people here to keep their Pokemon outside of their boxes too, so that's an option for ya too. I don't think anyone'll mind yer Pokemon pals tagging along with ya.
domeinion: Alice and A (chaos and order)

[personal profile] domeinion 2022-12-30 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
[She takes it very carefully and taps the Smoliv with it.]

Oh, thanks! I'll keep it in mind. I usually keep my whole team on me, but if it's not a problem to store one, that might work well too. Sorry, the PC where I'm from... it's a long story.
ulternprofessor: (yasa!)

[personal profile] ulternprofessor 2022-12-30 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[The Smoliv will go into the Pokeball without a fuss it seemed. The Professor looked over to Alice and nodded.]

You don't hafta force yourself to talk about it if it's hard, but I'm here if ya need anything.

[Professor Banyan offered in a soft tone. He didn't want Alice to be upset...! But he made sure she knew he was open to listen if she was comfortable enough to talk.]

Ah, that's right. You can also leave any Pokemon you want in my care here too. I've got plenty of space here, especially since a lot of trainers ask me to watch their Pokemon for 'em.
domeinion: Alice listening to music. (this is great)

[personal profile] domeinion 2022-12-31 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
That's nice of you! [She stands up and looks around the lab with a smile.] You must be used to all these strangers with weird questions. But I guess with the frequency of people coming here through the stream -- drifting, that is -- everyone's got to be, huh?
ulternprofessor: (yasa!)

[personal profile] ulternprofessor 2022-12-31 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Ya got it! [He grinned.] Though, I wouldn't say it's all that odd. At least for those who're asking what they're asking.

[Plus he couldn't begin to imagine what it was like to be taken out, unwilling from their homes and here to Ultern. While Ultern was his own home, he knew it wasn't the same for the drifters. He's seen plenty who reacted poorly, after all.]

That and I'm more than happy to answer any Pokemon related questions! I am the Pokemon Professor around these parts after all!
domeinion: Alice distressed, spinning. (so sick of potatoes)

[personal profile] domeinion 2022-12-31 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[No weird questions, huh? Even people being worried about the PC, like she was? Alice wonders what that means. If what OLDEN did was undone in recent years -- those poor new hosts -- but no one here's ever heard of the Voices, then has some other world had trouble with the PC?

Still, she shakes her head and puts together a smile. Better not make these people worry.]


You must have a lot to study! It sounds fascinating. Thanks a lot! And sorry for the trouble.
ulternprofessor: (yasa!)

[personal profile] ulternprofessor 2023-01-02 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
It just kinda worked out like that. Before ya know it I'm one of the experts on Pokemon 'round these parts.

[Professor Banyan commented with a smile. He shook his head waving the two off.]

Don't ya guys worry about it, it ain't no trouble ta me when Pokemon are involved.