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[ Hello, Johto, you've received another new face! ... Er, one that looks pretty bewildered and more concerned than anything. She's not even aware that the Azurill she'd received is filming her, but Aqua does what Aqua does best: She gets information. Aqua makes her way around the town, doing her best to gather information. All the while, the Azurill is filming her... though, honestly, the camera's a little shaky. Um. More than "a little" shaky, because she's holding the camera with her feet.

... That sure is a thing that's happening. But she's trying, and that's what matters.

Several minutes pass before Aqua realizes her Azurill is filming her. ]

Oh! [ She kneels down next to the little one, smiling fondly (somehow, she notes to herself, because she's still getting used to the whole "not being trapped in the realm of darkness" thing). It's hard not to be in good spirits with such a cute critter, after all. ]

Can everyone see this? I've never encountered a device like this, but it doesn't seem too difficult to work.

Hello. My name is Aqua, and I've just arrived. [ ... ] I don't suppose I could easily find some sort of food for my friend, here. She does seem very hungry.

[ And sure enough, yup, that's the sound of the Azurill's tummy growling. At least she looks embarrassed about it. ]

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[This feed's...well, Ashley's against a tree, somewhere, though that's all that can be gleaned from the view; it's rather close. Her first comment doesn't seem directed to Aqua, however, instead just an aside, glancing off somewhere...]

Looks like a lot of them like to film when their trainers aren't looking... [Wick! What sounds like a protest, off somewhere. Oh well.] Has someone mentioned berries to you already? Or- there's some information in the handbook, too. ...I know most people don't really read that at first but- well, it's helpful, starting out.

[ Aqua withdraws it from her pack, looking it over. ]

Oh, you're right! I hadn't quite gotten the chance to look through all of the items in my bag. Thank you.

[ ... She has a feeling she's luckier than most who arrive here. ]

[A small smile in return.]

Don't worry about it. I, um, arrived at the same time as a bunch of other people, and most of them weren't feeling up to looking through their bags either, so I completely get it. It doesn't have a lot, but there's some tips and tricks. And a map!

A map will be very useful.

[ More useful than "Mom." ]

I can understand their not wanting to look through their bags. Arriving here is very disorienting.

[ She's sure she doesn't have to tell her that, though. ]

[Ugh "Mom." Ashley gives a small, forced laugh and just glances to the side.]

Yeah, that's for sure... [Cough.] I was super...a-anyway, I dunno, some people could want to...default to trying to figure it out with, like, the items on their person?

That's true, but this isn't exactly a normal situation. Under stress, people usually don't think too clearly--at least, in my experience.

[...]

Yeah. Mine too.

[Just send her out. Just make her leave. It's how it works it all the stories, it has to--]

I'm, um- I'm Ashley. I...forgot to introduce myself, sorry.

[ ... she's been through a lot, hasn't she? Aqua can tell that--or she has a fair idea--from the way her voice sounds... ]

It's alright; I had asked quite a bit, and you've been so helpful besides. It's wonderful to meet you, Ashley.

[Ah... Keep it together, Ash. She pushes it all down. For- for the time being, at least.]

I was just...lending a hand. Wasn't too long ago I was in your shoes, so uh...you're welcome.

Not everyone thinks the same way as you, I believe. It's more kind than you might think.

Well, you'll find at least the...majority of people here are on the same wavelength. ...As you've probably been able to tell. A new person shows up and...

[She sets her Gear so it's...on her legs, probably, so she has two free hands, and then mimes something- one hand at her lap, the other just diving down and covering it.]

Everyone descends.

[ Yeah, she definitely gets that. ]

They're certainly enthusiastic, yes. I'll be doing the same thing before long, I imagine.

Just make sure you're settled in first.

[...ashley you were still on the road the first time you-]

Alright?

[ Ah, you caught her there. ]

I'll do my best, Ashley. [ Can't take care of others unless you take care of yourself first, right? ... Easier said than done for someone who spends a lot of time worrying... ] I believe I need to start traveling in order to settle in properly, though, and find a city I like.

[Nods!]

That's...generally what we all do, unless someone offers you a- teleport or something and you take them up on it. [Which she didn't because hahaha what is occult and why would she do that] ...But you don't...necessarily have to be settled to be...settled. You know?

[She just looks uneasy with that wow.] I mean- I don't know. I'm looking forward to getting a few places, but...it'd feel weird getting a house. T-to me, I mean.

--Teleportation! I hadn't even considered that.

[ ... hm. Is it because settling down... means committing to staying in this place for an extended period of time? ]

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uneasy, Ashley. I hope you at least don't plan on camping outside the whole time you're here.

[Oh no, Ash, you were seeming like an actual normal adjusted person and everything for a little there, don't backslide...!]

No, no, it's okay! You didn't do anything like that and, I'm not camping all the time, only when I need to. I just- work, get money for hotels. Stay there until it's time to leave.

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