Welcome/Welcome back, you crazy diamonds!

[spiritcrystal]

[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!]

Comments

[lovestalked]

[Either option meant seeing her regardless. Brendan sighed, shoved his hands into his pockets before giving a shrug.]

...sure you can tag along. Maybe you might notice something I miss.

[powerleveling]

All right. Let's get going, then. [She'll start walking on ahead, letting out a Manectric that's more than happy to trot along beside her.]

[lovestalked]

[There's an internal sigh of relief from Brendan, before he follows along. He can't help but glance down to her Manetric. He's a little wary seeing a Pokémon out like this but chose not to comment on it.]

Do you remember what you were doing before you ended up here?

[powerleveling]

I was on my way to Fortree City! I'd just started heading up Route 119. What about you?

[lovestalked]

I was doing some research back on Route 110. Although being sent here doesn't hamper my progress. Not when I can get a good look at different types of Pokémon.

[powerleveling]

No kidding... [She hums thoughtfully.]

Hey, you want me to take notes on the little one I ended up with?

[lovestalked]

[Without warning he comes to a halt, and stares at Elena.]

You...what? I mean, uh, sure. If you want to, that would be a huge help.

[powerleveling]

I mean... I might as well, right? It'd be nice to take a break from challenging the gyms and stuff. I'm sure my team would appreciate it, too. [She chuckles when the Manectric gives a bark of confirmation.]

[lovestalked]

[There's a look of unbridled joy.]

Thanks! This means a lot, Elena! You and your team will be a huge help I'm sure of it!

[powerleveling]

We'll do our best!

[She'll fall silent for a little while afterwards, though.]

[lovestalked]

[Well Brendan doesn't seem to mind. He's already distracted himself with a notepad and pencil out. He seems to be scribbling notes about the environment so far.]

Hmm fascinating, I recognize some of the plants from Hoenn growing around here... so does that mean we're still close to home?

[powerleveling]

It could be? I'm seeing several from Johto, too, though...

[lovestalked]

Huh, then I guess the Flying Type Pokémon carried seeds over to this island during a migration period.

[He's looking thoughtful while cupping his chin.]

So there's no telling if we are, or aren't on Hoenn I guess...