First Day. [text/action for rocket base.]

[laplaceattorney]

[Keisuke's not really feeling up for too much talking, given his situation, but he feels the need to take care of some basic business between his Rocket training seminars, etc.]

I've already figured out that this isn't a dream. Though it may not seem normal, the universe itself makes too much sense for that. Knowing that doesn't solve my problem, though...

Why am I here? Is there a way to get back home so I can finish something I need to do?

...If anyone knows Atsuro Kihara, Midori Komaki, or any of their friends, I would appreciate it if you'd tell me. I can't be the only one here, after all.

K-T

[God, he hoped he wasn't the only one here.]

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[chemistryinmotion]

[Wow, way to bring up a million feelings, Keisuke. He doesn't even know you, but it's the fact that you know Midori... And it's times like these that he realizes, nope, he's still not over her. He wants to ask about her, but... he'll just stick to answering Keisuke's questions instead.]

Atsuro is here.

Midori... used to be.

People come and go, but no one knows how or why. Just think of it as "there's no way home except for when there is." You don't choose to, you just... disappear one day. Maybe tomorrow, a week from now, a month, a year.

Basically, you're stuck, so. Welcome to Johto. It's really not that bad once you get used to it.

[After all, he met her here... then Johto sent her back home and now he's stuck with all these feelings. Bluh.]

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[laplaceattorney]

[He didn't mean to. =c]

I see. That's a rather final way of putting it.

[Sort of makes him wonder how many times this person's had to explain it--or worse, experience it.]

Thank you for the information. Allow me to introduce myself: my name is Keisuke Takagi. Atsuro and Midori are my friends, back home.

K-T

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[chemistryinmotion]

[He could say he's lost track of how many times he's experienced it, but about 60% of his Pokemon serve as a nice little reminder of all the friends he's lost. Two of Midori's are hovering around him right now, though Keisuke can't see them. They always know when Wally's talking about her, verbally or otherwise.]

Isn't really a better way of putting it.

But you're welcome. I'm Wally. Midori... was my girlfriend here.

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[laplaceattorney]

[...Wait, what?

It takes several readings over before the idea starts to sink in. Midori with a boyfriend. Sure.

...This probably shouldn't be as weird for him as it is.]

It's a pleasure to meet you then, Wally. I would say you're a lucky man, but given the circumstances...

K-T

[How does one be supportive in this situation...]

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[chemistryinmotion]

You too.

Can I ask... how she is? In your timeline? Sometimes people come from different points in time, so... I just want to know if she's okay...

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[laplaceattorney]

[Lockdowns and demons aren't particularly reassuring... But the way Wally phrases it makes Keisuke wonder of this boyfriend of Dolly's knows what's going on, back home.]

She's safe, at the moment. I'm afraid I don't know what will happen tomorrow, though, I'm sorry. ...Or what would have been tomorrow, I guess, now that I'm here.

K-T

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[chemistryinmotion]

No, it's fine. I'm glad. That she's safe. That's all that matters.

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[laplaceattorney]

I wouldn't worry too much about her. She's a tough girl with a good heart. Even if she gets in any trouble, then our friends will take care of it.

K-T