pokedressing | Welcome/Welcome back, you crazy diamonds!

Welcome/Welcome back, you crazy diamonds!

[An island! This is most certainly not where everyone was just a few moments ago. ...Alright, maybe some of you were on an island. Don't get cheeky.

At everyone's feet is a small note. It gives no description of their location or explanation, of course; it only says one simple thing.

Please choose one.

The note comes along with three Pokéballs with different "starter" Pokémon in them- the three Pokémon can be anything, from a Froakie, Charmander, and Treecko to a Rattata, Patrat, and Bidoof if you're particularly unlucky- and everything in between. If it's not a legendary Pokémon, it's fair game.

Of course, you can only pick one! Trying to go for a second will leave you thinking that you better not get too greedy. If you're one of those types that wouldn't care either way, the other two Pokéballs will simply disappear.

Now go forth, and into a world of Pokémon!]

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[You know, suddenly finding yourself in some place you weren't previously is never a good sign. The Team Magma Grunt looks around warily for a moment before finally noticing the Pokéballs. Well. There's really only one option here, isn't there?

He reaches for the middle one and presses the button, grinning delightedly as a small red bird pops out.]

Ah, how cute!

[He crouches down to examine the bird closely, smiling slightly. He doesn't seem like a very threatening villainous team member.]

I don't think I've seen any of your kind before. What are you?

[As if in answer, the bird chirps its name. Landry taps a finger to his chin in thought.]

Maybe I should name you Fletch? That seems kind of cliche. Hmm...

[Someone might want to keep him from naming the poor thing "Fletchy".]

[what is this

a chance to be helpful??!

(wow what are you wearing but more importantly)]

That's a Pokemon from the Kalos region, called Fletchling. Even though it's common, it's really a very interesting species.

[Can you guess why? Go on, guess.]

[(hey don't question the outfit, it's totally awesome!!)]

The Kalos region? I've never heard of it.

[He tips his head slightly to the side, expression curious.]

Oh yeah? What do you know about it? Are you from Kalos?

Mm-mm. [With a shake of her head.] I moved there from the Unova region almost a year ago. It's a gorgeous region - I hope I'll get to travel around and see more of it.

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...Unova?

[Man, what is up with all these new regions?]

Anyway, you said something about this bird being interesting. Why's that?

That's right. It's because it changes its type when it evolves, losing the Normal-type and gaining the Fire-type.

Really? That's pretty cool.

[He looks more excited than he's letting on though, grinning at the bird.]

Oh, it's nice to meet you. I'm Landry.

You can call me Delairea, or Professor Delairea. It's a pleasure to meet you, Landry. [She extends her hand for a shake.]

[He grins and takes her hand, eyes lighting up.]

You're a Pokémon Professor, then? Like Birch?

[Blink.] Professor Birch - he's from Hoenn, isn't he? ...I'm a Pokemon Professor, but not quite on his scale, I think. [By which she means "nowhere near", as the good-natured chuckle should indicate.]

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[Magma Nevermind that we are trapped on an island and that name is actually adorable you are a magma so none of that matters.

His new floating tentacool-like friend, which he's named Kaykay, floats alongside of him as he makes his way over.]

Great, you guys are here too huh?

[Landry turns to greet the newcomer, only to frown at the outfit. It looks almost like... but it isn't, right?]

Are you with Team Aqua?

[All the subtlety of a sledgehammer...]

No I'm with Rustburo TV!

Yes I'm with Team Aqua. Why do you think I'm here?

[The subtlety of a sledgehammer, the tongue of a seviper.]

Well you're not wearing the usual uniform! How am I supposed to know who you are!?

[Just excuse him while he gets totally defensive.]

And I don't even know why I'm here! Where the heck are we?

A garb with this pallet and designed for interactions with the sea didn't make it obvious? Your only indication on your uniforms is those silly mountains on your heads and your shirts!

[He... actually doesn't know where they are, so he can't be smug here. Instead he just huffs out hot air, putting his hands on his hips.]

Well wherever we are, I'm not about to let you meddle with the sea here!

Kay Kay!

[YEAH YOU TELL HIM. Actually the Inkay has no idea what her new trainer is talking about BUT HE SOUNDS CONVINCING.]

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I'll follow the Boss' orders no matter where I am!

[The uh, only problem with that is that uh... he doesn't have any orders right now... he was just supposed to be in the Slateport museum waiting for the Boss...]

[Scoff. SCOFF!] Well that's a dumb decision. I doubt you're going to make any progress here, anyway.

[Says the pot to the kettle. Archie is missing as well. He has no plans; he just likes to talk a big game.]

So, what, you think you are? I don't see your Boss around here!

[So they'll just sit here and try to insult each other forever! Sounds good.]

[Terra's always a little iffy about approaching Magmas. The whole "used for world domination" thing leaves a mark. But she's in human form right now, and so she approaches cautiously. Never mind that she still sticks out quite enough - not many people go around wearing actual togas.]

Hmm, a Fletchling? I've never heard of them. They must not be from Hoenn.

[She doesn't seem at all concerned about the Sandile cruising along behind her with only its eyes aboveground.]

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I don't think they are. I mean, I haven't really explored all of Hoenn, but still...

[Landry turns to greet her and for a moment his expression shifts to confusion. He's definitely not used to seeing people running around in togas, but he dismisses it quickly enough and his expression returns to a more placated smile.]

You're also from Hoenn?

Mm. I'm not much of a bird-watcher, but I would think I would have noticed them around.

[Terra catches the expression change, but that's a nice recovery there. She chuckles and tosses her hair back.]

I am, yes. Call me Terra.

It's very nice to meet you, Terra! My name's Landry. Were you given a Pokémon when you arrived here too?

It's nice to meet you as well, Landry.

[Oh, good, he's polite and not radiating massive amounts of crazy-cultist. That's always good. She smiles and reaches down, and the Sandile obediently surfaces and lets her gather him up in her arms.]

Yes, I did. I don't recognize this little one, either - he's apparently called a Sandile.

Oh, is he a Ground-type?

[Ground-types are great! Not that Landry would know, he only has a Poochyena and now a bird.]

He's very cute! I wonder if he evolves into something bigger? But maybe he's powerful as he is now? It's kind of hard to tell.

[Landry you know nothing about Pokémon, shut up.]

Yes, he is. I think he may be Dark-type, as well. But that may only be because he has sunglasses.

[She scritches his head gently as he looks about as smug as a teeny-tiny crocodile can get. This is surprisingly so.]

I'm fairly certain he does evolve. He certainly seems like something that should, but one never knows, I suppose. He feels like he has potential, at least.

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