lapinfrost | ✸ 1st Day: Staring Contests = Serious Business

[ When the feed suddenly opens, a dark-haired kid with bright blue eyes can be seen staring intently at the screen for a few seconds. Then it suddenly becomes saturated with bright pink and a smiley face, the stuff of anyone's pink-induced nightmares. One adjustment of the camera later, it becomes clearer that the bright pink thing is in fact a bright pink blob otherwise known as a Ditto. But once again, the kid shows up right above the blob. ]

I have an important question. Actually, I mean "questions". But for now...

[ He starts poking the top of the jelly blob, watching it jiggle slightly in response before returning his attention to the feed. ]

Can this dem-- Pokémon blink? Just wanna know if staring contests would be fair or not.

[ At that, the Ditto's smile turns upside down. The kid spares a glance downwards and pokes it again. Leaving it to pout, he looks back at the screen, poker face still in place. ]

But if you can't answer, that's fine. I'd settle for someone helping me figure out where I am instead, because I'm totally lost.

[ And in a ridiculously sudden manner, his poker face switches to a rather friendly smile. ]

Aaand that's all for now. Bye-bye! ♪

[ He then starts waving at the camera, his Pokémon half-heartedly joining in a few seconds later before it starts moving and the screen fades to...pink. A muffled voice can be heard in the background after a moment. ]

...Ah, I don't think that's how we turn this off.

[ Tags: !ic, new bark town, ^arrival, ^totally not competitive ]

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[ Have a pleasant smile and a polite bow. ]

Hello, to you. I would be happy to answer any questions you have.

I cannot promise I will know the answer to all of them, but I will certainly try my best.

Hello to you, too.

[ Well, it wouldn't do to be ill-mannered, so he quickly bows right back. ]

So this is a Ditto? [ Weird name. ] Does it blink?

Blink? [ What an odd question but ... now that he mentioned it ... ]

...oh, my. I don't believe I ever saw one blink before.

So that's a vote for "no" then.

[ The Ditto seems to be doing it's best to look innocent when Hiro stares at it. ]

I was wondering because...it [ He'd have to ask about Ditto's gender too, now that he thinks about it. ] won the staring contest we had earlier.

[ Amused by this. A staring contest? With a ditto? How very odd. ]

... then the contest is probably invalid if ditto doesn't blink in the first place.

Yeah, I was thinking it wouldn't be fair if Ditto here naturally couldn't blink. That'd just be a rigged game.

[ Trying to control her laughter. This was really an interesting boy. ]

Yes. It would be. But I am sure there are other contests you can play that will be fair for both parties.

[ Yay, he finally got a laugh from someone about this! ]

I guess cards would be out of the question then. I see no thumbs at all.

[ Now, she is laughing --- and shaking her head. ]

Yes. I am afraid that would be out of the question too.

Then what do you suggest we try?

Why not? Maybe ditto would like to know too ... wouldn't you, ditto?

Maybe? I wouldn't really know.

[ And Ditto then chirps in with a "Ditto!". ...But alas, Hiro can't understand what it just said. ]

Last time I checked, I couldn't speak Pokémese.

Pokémese?

Is that what is is called I wonder ...

[ She had a very amused smile. ] But Pokemon here most often speak only their breed.

My Jigglypuff and Mawile are the same.

I'll have to look it up later.

[ Frankly, he still doesn't get how that works. ]

But they can still speak to other Pokémon, right?

[ Neither did she. ]

Yes, they can. It is really cute to watch them do ...

I'll have to let Ditto here talk to another Pokémon then. Once I meet one on the road, I mean.

There are plenty of wild Pokemon on the way ... ah...

... but I advice you to battle them first. I must warn you that not all wild Pokemon are very kind.

Sounds like home then.

[ Why can't those demons join you permanently without jumping through hurdles? :') ]

Thanks for the warning. I'll try not to go hug the next one I see.

[ Another laugh. ] Yes. That may be wise.

You may also meet your friends here on the way. If you wait a while, you may receive word from them.

Hmm... You mean through this thing?

Yes. This is your Pokegear ... you will find this very useful in your travels.

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you for the info, miss.

You're welcome...

...and my name is Lacus Clyne. Please call me Lacus.

My name's Hiro Kageyama. Just Hiro's fine. And this is Ditto, but I haven't thought of a name for him yet. Nice to meet you too, Lacus.

Nice to meet you too, Hiro ... and you too, Ditto.

If you have any more questions I can help with, please do not hesitate to contact me through here.

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