FIRST ORDER ♛ VIDEO

[decrees]

[The video turns on with a chirp of "Snivy!" The Pokémon can't be seen, but due to the fact that the trainer is visible in the frame (well, his legs at least), the Snivy is probably operating the Gear.]

...must be some explanation...

[Logan appears to be speaking to... no one, actually. He's pacing back and forth and after a moment the Snivy adjusts the camera so that Logan can be properly seen. The room he's in is pretty nondescript - though members of Team Rocket might recognize it as one of the rooms in the base.]

[The Snivy, frustrated with his trainer, starts chirping again. Logan finally turns to look at it, frowning.]

What is it? I thought I told you to be--

[He stops, staring at the Gear for a moment. He doesn't look overly surprised - not that he ever expresses anything - but there's obvious hesitance in his voice when he speaks.]

...That device is on, isn't it?

[There's a very happy "Snivy!" in response.]

I suppose there's no harm in asking everyone, then. Does anyone know where we are in relation to Albion? I need to return immediately.

[Is that it? He doesn't mince words, that's for sure. The Snivy shakes the Gear, clearly frustrated. It chirps its name a few more times in an effort to get its trainer to keep speaking. Logan frowns at it.]

You certainly are a talkative one. I do have another question: what is the point of training these creatures?

[That's all he has to say, apparently. Logan waves a hand at the Snivy and after a moment the feed cuts out.]

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[decrees]

[Logan tips his head slightly. Weapons? These creatures? He eyes the Snivy dubiously; it seems perfectly pleased with Kato's words. It's puffing out its chest and practically strutting. Hold the camera still, will you...?]

I suppose they're the replacements for our actual weapons, then? This particular one doesn't seem to be very useful. Is there some way to make them more powerful?

[artfuldestruction]

Of course it wouldn't be; if you've only just arrived your Pokemon tend to be fairly useless.

[[Sorry Snivy. But let him make it up to you-]]

But with proper training, they can become quite fearsome. Take it from me. If you're dedicated enough, the results can be explosive.

[[WHAT ONE TRACK MIND]]

[decrees]

[HE IS THE PROUDEST SNIVY OKAY, DON'T DAMPEN HIS EGO, MAN]

What is the point of training them? Self-defense?

[artfuldestruction]

[[LOOK BRO HE KNOWS ALL ABOUT MASSIVE EGOS, OKAY, HE'LL DO HIS BEST]]

That's one option, and probably the most logical. There's also those who like to battle their creatures against one another.

Me? I use their power for my own means.

[[Which means blowing shit up, but he'll hold back the full level of crazy until they're a little more aquainted.

Maybe.]]

[decrees]

Your own means?

[Oh that sounds interesting...]

What is it that you do here? Are you from this world?

[...Look, he hasn't really interacted with the NPCs yet okay...]

1/2

[artfuldestruction]

[[Sir, you offend his honour by suggesting such a thing! Not that he'll make that known because eh.]]

Fortunately not; I arrived in a similar manner to you.

[[You know what that sounds like? It sounds like someone needs a demonstration! Let the smug levels reach maximum threshold!]]

The Pokemon I've collected all tend to-

2/2

[artfuldestruction]

[[...SUDDENLY, A...BLUE AND BLACK DRAGON ON THE FEED.....?]]

Pluto!

[[Oh my god you are the bane of his existance, the bane of his existance

HOW IS HE SUPPOSED TO LOOK FLY NOW, YOU STUPID-]]

Get out of the way!

[[Pluto the Deino will now be sniffing at your image on the feed there, Logan. Have fun with him.]]

[decrees]

[Goodness, sir, you are the smuggest thing, aren't you. What does he do with all this smug--]

[...Oh my, what is that? Logan tips his head slightly, staring at the black-and-blue blur curiously.]

Ah, is this one of your creatures, then?

[It's kind of cute, actually!]

Where did you get this one? Is it one of the ones you received when you arrived here?

[He didn't receive anything that fascinating. Just an obnoxious... thing and a fox.]

[artfuldestruction]

[[Let his sentient moonrock just shove Pluto out of the way so Kato can appear back on the feed, looking less than fabulous. Maybe pouting slightly.]]

No, this one ha-

[[....lmao oh god you're new, aren't you

LET'S SPARE YOU THE TALK OF EGGS JUST YET]]

...came from a breeder. At the moment it's useless, but when it evolves it will be unstoppable.

[[Let him just. watch it chewing the table leg for a minute there.

....

TOTALLY UNSTOPPABLE]]

You'll find your two Pokemon will be far more powerful when they change to another form, too. With training.

[decrees]

[THANK YOU FOR SPARING HIM he wouldn't know what to do with that and he really doesn't need his brain imploding so soon after arriving here.]

Indeed? Where did you find this breeder? It sounds like an incredibly interesting creature.

[...And it's kind of a herpderp...]

[artfuldestruction]

Oh? Just call up the Breeding Centre; there's one here in Goldenrod City. You can get many sorts of Pokemon there, but I think they're out of this one. For now, at least.

[[bro are you sure you want this

it's blind, dumb and REALLY STUPID]]

Why, do you like dragons?

[decrees]

It's a dragon? Fascinating... Ah, no, I have never seen one before. There weren't any in Albion.

[As for the Breeding Center? He'll just be filing that information away. He'll look into it!]

[artfuldestruction]

[['fucks an Albion

oh well]]

With a bit of research, you'll find that there are incredibly powerful Pokemon out there. Pluto is an experiment of mine.

[[.....u-unstoppable

prayer circle here]]

Forgive my rudeness; my name is Dr Kato.

[decrees]

Indeed? I'm curious to see what he can do in the future.

[Oh right, names! Whoops.]

Forgive mine as well, then. I am Logan, King of Albion. Pleased to meet you, Doctor.

[artfuldestruction]

[[....wait wait wait, you're royalty?

....well, that's new.]]

...did you say you're a King?

[decrees]

Yes, I am. I have ruled Albion for several years. I suppose kings aren't very common here, then.

[artfuldestruction]

....you could say that, yes.

[[....what kind of goddamn government does this place even have anyway? For all he knows there could be a king chilling in the Pokemon League, lording over everyone.

...

maybe he'll look into that.]]

Well! It's an honour to make your acquaintance, your Majesty. Although if you're expecting the royal treatment here, you're probably going to be disappointed.

[decrees]

I figured as much. It's quite alright, I'll adapt.

[...Let's be real, he totally won't. This is going to be horrible.]