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[shatterings]

[ There's a curious someone fiddling around with her PokéGear. She's a little surprised she managed to click it on, since she's never actually dealt with much technology. ]

Ah... um, hello. [ Her surprise is replaced by a reserved sort of smile. It's pretty brittle--she's not supposed to be here. So why is she, then? Carefully, she tucks a bit of hair behind her ear. A nervous habit, but it's not one she actually notices. ] I'm a little... confused. I'm not sure what's going on, and-- [ Wait. Is that... music in the background? It's faint, and she hadn't really noticed it until she was lost in thought. ] I think I might be hearing things, but... is there music playing somewhere?

[ She lets out a little sigh and gives the Minccino beside her a pat on the head. ] I think I just need a little bit of help, or... an explanation.

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[crackpotcrocker]

[Denzel quirks an eyebrow]

Yes, took me awhile to figure that out.

[Although, it was because Timmy Turner had been here at one point and that didn't help Crocker. He sighs heavily he wishes he would had figured that out sooner]

Oh! Rumors of a trio of birds and a being that lives in Ilex Forest.

[Which Crocker really does wonder if that is the case. He remembers having studied the shine there and over hearing things from the local legends]

[shatterings]

Mm. I'll watch for you. Thank you... again, for everything.

[ Honestly, it's a little scary to go out by herself-- no, with Mini by her side. And it's little easier to think about it when she remembers that she has a companion. ]

[dressofheaven]

You're welcome. I'll see you soon, Namine.

[And with that, she clicks off the feed and goes to talk this over with the others. They know her better than she does, after all.]

[the_pilgrim]

But....isn't that kinda exactly the same thing?

[shatterings]

A trio of birds... and a being in the forest? But... what makes them legendaries?

[shatterings]

Oh... um, I guess it is. [ She just never thought of it that way, but it does make sense. There's a pause as she tries to reign that little inkling of uncertainty. ]

... I'm Naminé.

[the_pilgrim]

Oh, right. I'm Wirt.

It's uh...nice to meet you?

[shatterings]

It's nice to meet you, too.

Um, the music... if it gets too much, you could... find a way to drown it out, maybe?

[the_pilgrim]

If I had my cassette player....

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[heartdive]

Music kind of plays everywhere, yeah. It'll change all the time too. So you just kinda get used to it.

I don't even notice it anymore.

[islandshore]

Hopefully not too worse.

[He says that as if he genuinely doesn't know, though there's a hint of a smile now that she's relaxed.]

So, anyone bother explaining things yet? Looks like Ilya already got a leg up on the rest of us.

[goestoextremes]

Yeah, new arrivals wake up in this world twice a month. [and your Minccino is adorable.] Mini is a very adorable name for [HER?? She doesn't want to assume...] your starter.

Some of them want to battle, a lot. Then there's some, who rather don't do it at all. It depends on the pokemon, really, but yes, it really is okay to let them fight. Oh, but you don't have to if you don't want to.

[shatterings]

[ She doesn't comment on that, Riku, because she has had worse. But she pushes those thoughts aside and nods. ]

Mm... she was very helpful. Your guide explained a lot, too.

[shatterings]

It might cost a bit, but... maybe you could buy one here?

[shatterings]

That's... [ fairly frequently. Naminé pats Mini's head before looking back at the screen. Hey, seems like the nickname's going over pretty well. ] Well... she seems to like it.

[ There's still something off about the battling thing, but if they really want to... But Mini's just too cute, and Naminé is having a difficult time wrapping her head around this. ] I suppose... if she wants to, it would be a bit cruel to deny her...

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[shatterings]

[ Well, if that isn't a familiar face. He looks different from the last time she saw him, and she looks a bit stunned and... well, unsure. The uncertainty is most obvious; how should she...? ]

Ilya... told me each place has its own music. I suppose if you've been here for a long time... you adapt.

[ Honestly, she's surprised she managed to find that many words. Seeing him is pretty overwhelming. ]

[walkersystem]

Well ... do you know where you're supposed to go?

_{[Let's start with what she can help with, right?]}

[stitchedupbodyguard]

O-oh... Okay. [So she knows almost everything she had to. The only part left was... what to do now.]

Well, if you're in New Bark town, then people normally head west from there. Cherrygrove city is a day or two away on foot. So it's not that hard.

...Everyone here has probably wondered what you're wondering.

[shatterings]

Cherrygrove... Are there any... surprises along the way?

[shatterings]

[ Everyone's been so helpful lately, it's a definite relief. She nods once. ]

Yes... Cherrygrove City. To the west.

[walkersystem]

It takes three days to go there. It's easier if you have a friend to go with, cause then you can help each other.

I mean ... your pokémon will help you, too. But it's nice with company anyway.

[islandshore]

Oh, that thing? Sheesh, I really ought to go back and update it.

[He rubs the back of his neck and shakes his head. Man, that'll be something.]

Still, if you got any more questions, just say the word. I got about five years worth of experience here.

[the_pilgrim]

Maybe....if I had money....

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[heartdive]

[ to that, Sora nods. ]

Riku's been here longer than me, but... It's been like three years for me.

[ then he pauses, tapping on his chin. ]

You're in New Bark Town, right Naminé?

[crackpotcrocker]

That's a plain silly question - because all the information about them is only 'hear -say'