First [Video/Action for Mahogany Town]

[lionedace]

Ah, excuse me...is this thing even on? [He taps the receiver a couple times, looking a bit frustrated as he tries to make sure its active. Technology was never really his big thing, though he did try to keep himself up to date. For those with an astute knowledge in the region, it was clear that Ace was in Mahogany Town.] I'm sorry, but I think I

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[uuing]

Uu-, that's because that isn't a dog..

[ She looks sort of proud over knowing this better than this new guy. SMALL VICTORIES, OKAY. ]

It's a Growlithe! Sakutaro has one of those too, they're really cute, kyakyakya!

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[lionedace]

[The Growlithe reacts to the sound of the girl's voice, barking out something similar to the name she gave, and Ace turns to it with an incredulous look on his face. Okay act like a nice old man to the girl...]

Oh? I've never heard of such an animal, young lady. You must know a lot about it I'm sure.

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[uuing]

Maria knows a lot about Growlithes! They're fire Pokémon, and they must be really strong since they can gao-- really well!

[ Yes, she's imitating a Growlithe. And looking pretty happy while doing so.. ]

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[lionedace]

[The imitation doesn't make him crack any real smile, but he does put on a nice fake one to please the girl.]

How very nice. ...You said, Pokemon. That word seems familiar, but I can't place my finger on it.

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[uuing]

[ Maria falls for the fake smile hook, line and sinker either way. ]

Uu-.. but everyone knows what Pokémon are. Are you new here..?

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[lionedace]

Perhaps? Where is here exactly?

[Kinda sad that the first person giving him straight answers is a nine year old.]

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[uuing]

Here is Johto! Uu-, we were all brought to this place to play with Pokémon! They make really good friends.

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[lionedace]

[...Oh god where the hell was he.]

Right. I'm sure we all are. But, I'm rather busy and I don't have time to play with everyone, as much as I would like to. So I need to get going back.

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[uuing]

[ wow rude wanting to leave already.. she pouts a little. ]

... Uu-, can't leave. Nobody can leave Johto unless they're sent away.

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[lionedace]

Can't? That's absurd. Are there no planes or boats that can take out of the region?

[Yeah he's definitely getting a little frantic now.]

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[uuing]

Haven't seen a plane or a boat yet.. Everyone just told Maria there's no way out, so for now Maria can just have fun with her Pokémon!

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[lionedace]

[He sighs. This is what he gets from talking to a kid.]

Little girl, is it possible I can speak to your mother or father about this? [Or some adult, good god.]

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[uuing]

Mama isn't here..

[ and let's not even start on her father. n_n ]

It's just Maria, uu-. But Maria is with Lion and everyone else, so it's okay.

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[lionedace]

...I see.

[Great. So he's been kidnapped to some foreign country or region or whatever, with a bunch of people talking about Pokemon or whatever. Cool.'

...Though that brings his thoughts back to the animal. It was following him. Was it supposed to be a "Pokemon" or something?]

Can you tell me more about this Pokemon. Growlithe, yes? [Frankly he is desperate for information at this point, so even getting it from a child won't matter.]

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[uuing]

Uu-, it's a Growlithe! They're Pokémon who are a bit like dogs.. except they have special powers and can say gao- gao- a lot!

[ Because clearly that last fact is relevant. At least she seems interested about it enough. ]

They're fire Pokémon, so they can use fire magic!

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[lionedace]

[Yes yes the gao gao thing.]

Fire magic? [Wow not buying this bs for a moment, but he's going to just play along. It might be some kind of machine maybe.] Is that why I saw it breathe out some fire.