Noklu

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@Noklu

Hey man, you OK? I seen the thing about the flu.

@Light Lord

Ah, yeah, starting to feel better recently. Need to catch up on stuff I've missed here. ^^;

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Dylan the Mudkip

Valiant Village-Central Plaza

@Bright_Ops@Light Lord@Empour@Ninian
Dylan's face took on a thoughtful streak as he listened to Devon's response. So there wasn't anything they could go off of, the only memories in the Totodile's mind being vague thoughts from before they transformed, not during. The only thing that really stuck out to the Mudkip was the fact they both woke up in the forest, and around the same time, so they had probably been transformed around the same time, possibly even together. However, that wasn't the most useful information. He could easily say there was a connection between them both being water types, but that wasn't helpful in the slightest.

The Mudkip was pulled from his deep thought fairly suddenly by Devon's suggestion. He agreed, they could use more information, and Spirit seemed like the best choice to ask, probably knowing the most amongst the townfolk. However, something nagged at his mind as the Totodile swam out from the shade. That being what they should ask the guildmaster exactly. They didn't know what this world knew about humans, and, more importantly, what their thoughts were on humans. It might be better not to lay out every card they had on the table before knowing the other's hand.

The thoughts of poker could wait, as Dylan shook his head back into the present looking over to see Devon waving him over to the shore. He stopped wading in place, instead turning to the shore, swimming in the blissful water. Once he exited the shade, the sunlight-heated water extracted a small sigh from him, making him slow briefly. It didn't take long to get over to where the Totodile was, who was currently talking with Celty, as well as an Eevee he hadn't met but seemed to be in good spirits for some reason. If he had heard right, that reason was the Eevee, Gredy, as he introduced, forming a team? Presumably with Celty. Oh, and there was a Snorunt there as well, but seemed to be in a bit of a hurry.

Listening in on what was going on, it seemed he and Devon wouldn't be seeing Spirit alone in the end. All five of them needed to see the Lucario for varying reasons. Luckily for them, Gredy seemed to know where he was. A dojo, huh? That could be useful for learning how to use his moves.

Dylan reluctantly swam the rest of the way to shore, walking out from the peaceful river, shaking slightly to get rid of any excess water from him. He couldn't help but note it was feeling more natural, using this body. Which was good, since he didn't know how long he'd be in this form, if not the rest of his life. The thought brushed a major question he hadn't really asked himself yet, but he shook it off as he realized he hadn't introduced himself to the newcomers.

"That's good to hear! Though, um... where's the dojo? I'm not from around here so I'll just follow your lead I suppose. Ah, I'm Dylan, by the way, nice to meet you".

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Alrighty, I should have a post up here soon. Unfortunately, I won't be able to post this weekend, unless I get a lucky break. Just assume Dylan is going along. ^^;

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Dylan the Mudkip

Valiant Village-Central Plaza

@Light Lord
Dylan could feel the sweat begin to form already, even before Devon gave any real reaction. The brief awkward moment as the Totodile seemed to break down what he was just asked felt like a small eternity to the Mudkip. It wasn’t the inevitable reaction, good or bad, that was the hardest part, but rather the tense moments where assumptions took reign over what could happen.

Luckily, that “eternal” moment passed, Devon’s words managing to roll out. H-he didn’t remember anything like that? It being familiar didn’t mean much, as it could be a story or tale here in this world. The sweat started to fall down the Mudkip’s head, that feeling of “I fucked up” resonating all too loudly in his head.

That feeling didn’t last too long though, as Dylan watched the Totodile’s expression suddenly change. He was pretty sure Totodile couldn’t learn Harden, so the tenseness certainly wasn’t natural. Nor was the literal slack-jawed expression he wore. Oh god, he hadn’t given Devon a stroke from how crazy his question must have seemed, did he?

The absurd thought was quickly brushed away as Devon’s expression did another 180 in front of Dylan’s eyes. He had no idea what the perplexed emotion being presented meant for sure, but he had a feeling it was either horribly bad, or horribly good. Luckily for the Mudkip, Devon’s words spilling out from his mouth showed it was the latter.

The first thing the Mudkip could muster out in a reply wasn’t what he had planned to say, but rather, a sudden thought that crossed his mind. “W-wait, you can remember how you looked?” He didn’t want to admit it, but Dylan was jealous. He still couldn’t remember anything himself, and he had no idea why…

A small shake of his head helped him focus on the important issue on hand. “Gah, that’s not important here. Yeah, I’m just like you, a human. Or, well, used-to-be human. Thank god… I was worried I would sound insane…” The Mudkip’s words trailed off for a moment before picking up once again, answering the other question presented by the Totodile, one which he was still asking himself to no avail.

“I… don’t know how, or why this happened, I can’t remember anything. All I know is I woke up in that forest last night as a Mudkip, only remembering my name and previously being a human. I was hoping you’d know something that could help. B-but I’m just glad I’m not alone here…”

Out of sight/earshot: @Ninian@Bright_Ops

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Hey @Noklu, you still alive man?

@Light Lord

Somehow. I plan on getting a post up today. Sorry for the delay.

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Dylan the Mudkip

Valiant Village-Central Plaza

Dylan waded in place, taking in as much as he could from Devon’s response. His confusion was well-founded, Dylan’s question giving a lot of freedom in what could be interpreted from it. However, the question at the front of the Mudkip’s mind wasn’t alone, how this transformation of his happened nagging at him once again, only to be left without an answer.

The part about Devon’s dad did perk the Mudkip’s ears… er, gills, he supposed, up a bit, their symptoms deviating just a tiny bit. So the Totodile did have a memory after all? That was good to know, especially the part about him not being a Pokemon in Devon’s memory. That gave Dylan’s mind a bit of reassurance in what he was about to ask next.

First things first, however, was to find a better place to ask it. The Totodile’s voice had started to raise a bit in volume, drawing the attention of Celty on the river bank. Luckily, it seemed she wasn’t going to pry about what she heard, allowing a sigh to escape from the Mudkip. Once Devon had apologized, lowering his voice again, Dylan turned his head back to his fellow water type, giving a small shake of his head before whispering.

“No, it’s not weird really. It… actually answers one of my questions. If your dad doesn’t feel like a Pokemon in your memory, then he’s probably the same as you… and me,” Dylan muttered, adding that last bit under his breath. He couldn’t help but feel a bit open before asking his next question, glancing around the two once more. “Here… let’s go over here.”

Dylan didn’t wait for an answer, starting to swim against the Totodile, pushing him away from the others with his head towards the underside of the bridge. Once they were in the shade of the bridge, the Mudkip stopped, glancing around, only able to see some of the kids still playing in the water, Celty no longer in view. Turning his attention back to Devon, he let out a small sigh.

“S-sorry about being forceful there. It’s just, if the last question was weird, then this one will sound 10 times weirder, or crazier.” Dylan paused for a moment, looking up at the bridge hanging above them, the stone blocking all light. However, the pause didn’t last forever, the Mudkip’s attention snapping back in place. “Is it possible… Is it possible you were a human?” Oh god he hoped he wasn't wrong in his assumption...

@Light Lord@Ninian

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Dylan the Mudkip

Valiant Village-Central Plaza

Dylan took a small step back, returning from the small taste of his experience with the river, mentally preparing himself for the dive ahead. He felt he could trust Devon on his claim, the water seeming very appealing to him now. However, before he started his plunge, he turned his head to Devon as he heard his name being mentioned. Keeping the small smile on his face, the Mudkip gave a small wave to the Pokemon still in the water, the Riolu making its way out causing that number to be one less.

Luckily for Dylan, that small wave reminded him of something. He had been able to adjust to walking, grabbing something, and now as he realized it, waving with this new body quickly enough. That meant swimming shouldn’t be that hard either!

This thought held tightly in his mind, the Mudkip turned his attention forward, taking a small breath. Tossing all caution to the side, he took a small leap forward, landing into the water with a small splash similarly to Devon’s entrance. Water filled his senses for a brief moment before his buoyant body took him to the surface, Dylan’s back, tail fin, and head all partially emerging from the water.

He simply floated there for a moment, taking in the feeling of the water around him. It was, for a lack of words, one of the best feelings he had ever experienced. It felt oddly natural, just to float like this, bobbing slightly up and down in the temperate river. However, despite his bliss, he wanted to try out new things, legs beginning to kick about. The feeling inside him built up even more, his strokes going amazingly well.

“Holy… This feels incredible!” Those were the only words Dylan could manage to get out on his current blissful state. The Mudkip kicked about, swimming all around the surface of the river, wanting to feel as much as he could.

However, this state of his began to fade as Devon’s voice called out to him, tugging him back to reality. The Mudkip shook his head a bit, the question on his mind returning to the front of his head. He still did need to ask the Totodile about it, but…

Dylan’s head turned from side to side, looking around. Celty had gone to the bank of the river, looking much better than she had moments ago. The other Pokemon in the river seemed to be preoccupied with a game…

A small sigh escaped the Mudkip’s lips, making up his mind. He swam closer to the Totodile, wanting to keep this as private as could be. “Yeah… I suppose now is the best chance I’ve gotten so far,” he said, halting his pace as he came up right next to the Totodile, tone kept low and soft. “As I said before, this could sound crazy, but… Is it possible you weren’t always a Totodile? Just with how you were saying your body felt odd and all, I can’t help but wonder…” Dylan’s words trailed off, unsure of how to finish. He had gotten it out, but really didn’t know what to expect.

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Dylan the Mudkip

Valiant Village-Central Plaza

Dylan glanced at the Mawile, both apologetic and concerned emotions crossing his mind. He felt as though he could have worded things better when he heard Celty sigh, but knew, even with her reassuring words, that there was still a problem. However, he figured the worst of it had passed, the change in topic hopefully able to make the situation a bit lighter.

As Devon led the way off the bridge, the Mudkip followed closely behind, a bit optimistic after that brief serious moment. The Totodile had taken to his suggestion, which meant he could ask what he wanted to, and, even though he wasn’t too keen on it before, Dylan was starting to want to join in on the swim. The water sounded really nice and relaxing, despite his unfamiliarity with it.

As he began to make his way off the bridge, Dylan noticed that the antics going on in the river had died down a bit, Milton having made his way out of the water to talk to Zaru and the second Riolu apparently. To be honest, Dylan was a bit relieved by the lowered activity. A nice, relaxing swim resounded with him more than a water war.

A small smile crept onto the Mudkip’s face as he caught up to Devon, the heavy atmosphere from moments ago now in the back of his mind. He walked to the edge of the river, taking careful steps all the while. Testing the water with a small paw, Dylan couldn’t help but let out a blissful sigh before turning to Devon. “You weren’t kidding, it feels amazing!”

@Polaris North@Light Lord@Ninian@Iatos@Shiny Keldeo

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@Iatos #Ignored XD

Rico just got flat up ignored by Milton.

@Shiny Keldeo

Roco's just that good at being stealthy. So good, he's stealthy even when not trying to be.

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Dylan the Mudkip

Valiant Village-Central Plaza

@Polaris North@Light Lord@Shiny Keldeo@Ninian@Iatos

Dylan paused, realizing what he had assumed to be the problem, in the end, really wasn’t it, Celty not being fearful for herself. Instead, it seemed she was scared of others going into mystery dungeon. Had… Had something happened to someone she knew? A family member, a friend? In any case, Dylan sat there with a listening ear, that being the most he could do to help at the moment.

The Mudkip nodded carefully as Celty explained her view on it, as well as her fears of the Mystery Dungeons. He was a bit nervous at first, thinking Celty was saying that he could only trust Devon, and no one else, them being in the same situation and all. However, before fully making the leap of assumption, he realized Celty wasn’t done, albeit a bit quieter than moments ago.

Dylan couldn’t help but let out an internal sigh of relief once his doubts were answered, the Pokemon of this village did seem very nice, and was full of fairly innocent children it seemed. Though, he did take careful note of Celty’s last words, summing up her point fairly well. Be careful in the dungeons, and don’t go alone. There was one other message he picked up from the whole thing and his guesses on why the Mawile was so distressed, that being to never lose track of your allies in the dungeons. Something must have happened to a close one…

Shaking his head of those thoughts, the cloudy nature of them not needed at the moment, Dylan spoke to the Mawile once more. “Alright. I’m listening. The Dungeons are dangerous, and I’ll never toss caution to the wind. Same goes for my partners. Anything can happen.”

He felt as if he should say more, say something more… adequate for the Mawile to hear, to cheer her up, anything. However, as he was thinking this, Devon’s voice pierced his thoughts, making him turn to see the dripping wet Totodile on the bridge, a concerned look on his face to pair with the Mudkip’s. Out of the corner of his eye, Dylan could see Zaru and a different Riolu in a tree by the river, but focused his attention on how to respond to Devon.

Dylan’s expression shifted from a concerned, empathetic one into a slightly sheepish expression. It still held some worry about Celty to it, but… Attempting not to drag Devon into something that would probably ruin the light mood of the fun swimming, Dylan tried to make a hasty explanation, choosing his words carefully. “A-ah, yeah, we’re fine, not hurt or anything. Just Celty was explaining Mystery Dungeons to me. I can tell you about it later. Celty just, is um… recovering a bit from telling me, it took a lot out of her. I think she could use some alone time...” There, that was… decent, for the moment. Perhaps, if he did explain the Mystery Dungeons later, he could also ask Devon about those memories a bit more, and reveal a bit himself. And hopefully some time alone would help out Celty sort out whatever exactly was troubling her.