†001. [intro: video;]

[harbringersoul]

Hello. [A pause, as he makes certain it is recording. Ys smiles, just a little, but the image is too grainy to see that it does not reach his eyes.] I never considered the possibility anything like these… pokémon could exist. They are very interesting. [He glances off screen at his sneasel, standing dutifully-if grumpily-by his side

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[phoenix_temple]

No one has a clue, unfortunately. Welcome to Johto.

[video;]

[harbringersoul]

Hm. That's frustrating. [Something like a pout.] I thought someone would know.

[video;]

[harbringersoul]

[A second after the first:] Oh, and thanks! This place is really interesting, especially the pokémon. There's nothing like them where I come from.

[video;]

[phoenix_temple]

Nor where I came from. It's strange, isn't it?

[video;]

[harbringersoul]

Very. They don't look... normal. [Pause.] They're still neat, though. It listens really well.

[video;]

[phoenix_temple]

Well, different worlds, different animals. I find they're incredibly helpful.

[video;]

[harbringersoul]

I guess you're right; I'm still getting used to this place. ['Useful' is a better word, however:] I've heard it helps you get places, because other pokemon attack you.

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[phoenix_temple]

Oh, they do. They're very good, to protect everyone.

[video;]

[harbringersoul]

[He's interested:] You've battled?

[video;]

[phoenix_temple]

Well, I certainly didn't have much choice! Everyone must battle sooner or later, here.

[video;]

[harbringersoul]

That's true. I haven't yet. What's it like?

[video;]

[phoenix_temple]

... It is a battle. It's necessary.

[video;]

[harbringersoul]

Yes. [Pause.] You tell your pokemon to attack, and the one who lasts longest wins. Is that right?

[video;]

[phoenix_temple]

That... is the idea, yes.

[video;]

[harbringersoul]

I understand the general approach; each battle would be different. I'm curious about your experience.

[video;]

[phoenix_temple]

I try not to hurt any of the Pokemon too badly.