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[infinityunlimitedflame]

I demand the foul creature responsible for this demented illusion reveal itself at once!

[Because he has no idea what's going on. Help. Please someone help. What is this? Why is that woman claiming to be his mother?]

For you see, while your powers of obfuscation are almost impressive, they mean nothing to a being such as myself!

[Translation: something weird is going on, and he noticed that. Which he already made clear with the previous sentence, so he's just sort of repeating himself. Because he needs to stress how weird this is and at the same time act like it's not.]

Therefore, I, Gundam Tanaka, demand you reveal yourself so that we may do battle on a scale that brings the very foundation of this world to its knees! Appear before me so that I may crush you as a demonstration to the astounding creature I have just received!

[In other words, he just got a Pokemon. And he has no idea what it is, but throwing an untrained animal into a chaotic situation is just asking for trouble.]

And do not even think of ignoring me. Otherwise, I will be forced to unseal power that would make the very heavens themselves tremble with fear!

[Demented laughter ensues, but he really hopes someone responds because he needs some information here.]

If you think that stealing my familiars has left me incapable of channeling such power, then think again! Such a foolish mistake has done nothing but ensure your own destruction!

[...because he would really like his hamsters back. This Pokemon is cute and all, but he needs those back. Seriously, where did they go?]

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[ Oh...there's a voice she hasn't hear in a while. Give Nanami a few moments to translate that mentally.

He's...asking about his hamsters, right...? That's probably the case, isn't it...? ]

Tanaka-kun...hey, hey. I think they should be safe elsewhere?

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

Of course, they're safe. Even if someone had the audacity to steal them, they would tear one misguided enough to even attempt such a crime to shreds in a mere instant!

[...

Yeah, let's just go with that. Sure, that's what would happen.]

Still, if you are certain that no misfortune shall befall them, then I will do my best not to worry.

[But enough about him worrying about the hamsters. Seriously, enough. Don't bring it up or he will cast some sort of curse made of a thousand smaller curses or something.]

Then, onto another matter. Where is this? Is this some yet unexplored part of that accursed isle, or something else entirely?

[Because he's really not sure what's going on, but the amount of other people leads him to assume that it's not where he was before.]

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Ah, this is Johto...it's a world based on a video game, you know? The others and I can come and collect you from New Bark...we're going to head to Kanto soon, I think, but there's supposed to be a class meeting for the other class that I was going to attend...

[ Could you. Be any more vague there, Nanami? ]

...That is, people here travel around collecting these creatures - Pokemon - and raising them. Tanaka-kun should do really well here...I think. So, it's something else entirely...Even people...who have passed away can come here, since people come here from different times with different memories.

[ She's trying to think of what all he needs to know, but... ]

...Tanaka-kun doesn't have to travel with us, but everyone in our class who is here is in a travel party...so, if you want to join us...you definitely can. And we can learn about the mysteries of this world together...? Or something like that.

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[crystalballer]

[Hey, isn't that one of Nanami's classmates? Hagakure vaguely remembers him from her birthday party, so maybe...? Either way, he doesn't seem to remember his time here if it's actually him.

...he wants to help, but he's not even sure where to start.]

No one knows who brought us here, dude. We're just...here.

Whaddya mean by powers and familiars though?

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

What do I mean?

[...that's a question that could take several days to answer.]

Listen closely, what I said is exactly what I mean. I am an anomaly, capable of powers that few can understand and even less can comprehend. You would do well to remember that, for to forget it would be to invite tragedy!

[...let's pretend any of that made sense at all. Something along the lines of that Gundam is...unique. There. That's the meaning.]

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[crystalballer]

[While most people would probably be turned off by that, Hagakure doesn't really react to it aside from being pretty interested.]

Whoa, seriously? You have like...legit powers? A talent, maybe?

[He doesn't think he ever found out what this guy's SHSL talent was. Now he's really curious.

...plus y'know, he doesn't want to invite tragedy or anything. Best to know everything he can.]

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[nasa_dreams]

What. Dude, is your name seriously Gundam?

[[ooc- if you'd rather not have Danny reference the Gundam series, I can change this!]]

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

{OOC: I'm fine with it!}

I would not have declared it so, if I were not serious.

[...because he can't just say yes apparently.]

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[nasa_dreams]

I...uh...guess so...?

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[ajustcaws]

[...YOU KNOW

YOU KNOW

SHE KNOWS WHAT TO DO HERE...!

time to turn the video on as she's making a SWEET POSE]

Do not worry, Gundam Tanaka! Our captors are mysterious indeed, but they are benevolent! For you see, we are on a legendary quest!

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

I have no memory of volunteering for such a thing.

[Cynthia, you are speaking his language...which is weird because no one speaks his language.]

However, if my aid is required, then I shall entertain the notion of assisting.

[In other words, if he thinks he's translating what she said to his own nonsense and then to English right, then yeah, he'll help out if there's something that requires his assistance.]

Now then, tell me, what is this quest you speak of?

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[ajustcaws]

That's part of the mysteriousness! However, this is a quest... it's about personal betterment!

You must strive to be the very best, like no one ever was!

[she has a phd in chuunibyou linguistics, at least...!]

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[badabooms]

[Wow, that was a whole lot of words to say "I'm pissed, come at me bro".]

Yeah, if you've actually got some can of whoopass you're keepin' a lid on you should probably go ahead and cut loose. Threats don't seem t'do a whole lot.

[Plus he wants to see if anything actually happens.]

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

[Well, yeah. Why say something simple when you can dress it up with arcane mumbo jumbo instead?]

These are no mere threats. Not when delivered by someone who has combated the very stars themselves!

[...Gundam, what the hell does that even mean?]

However, I shall overlook your ignorance...for now. Mere mortals have no knowledge of clashes such as these.

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[badabooms]

The hell I don't, I've fought plenty!

[Not the STARS or anything, but he thinks that's... probably some kind of metaphor? Maybe?]

I've killed stuff that'd make you shit yourself and run crying to mommy!

[It's not a TOTAL lie...]

So are you gonna actually do anything, or just keep shooting your mouth off?

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[angerpoints]

[...

... WELL OKAY THEN. This guy sure is something, isn't he. Yusuke isn't sure whether or not he really wants to engage with him, since the headache he's been nursing on and off for the past couple of days has reduced his tolerance for weirdness to basically nothing, but the over-the-top Villain Speak proves to be too much for him to ignore. So here, Gundam. Have this guy, who's scowling at the screen and massaging one of his temples.]

Listen, freakshow, nobody knows who the hell brought us here, so you can quit yellin' everyone's ears off. Besides, your powers aren't even gonna work here.

[... is he... is he taking Gundam seriously...

... MAYBE. Look, he's practically up to his ears in dudes who talk exactly like this back home, okay? It is not outside the realm of possibility that Gundam may, in fact, actually have powers. Not to him, anyway. (Shut up, he is not gullible.)]

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

Such astounding ignorance! You have no idea who you are speaking to or what powers I possess.

[Gundam Tanaka, and none for those playing around at home.]

If you did, you would know that creatures such as myself are hardly bound by...by the same earthly constraints as ordinary beings like yourself.

[Meaning he can do magic if he wants...or so he claims. His magical powers are totally legit, okay?]

In fact, should I release the power trapped within my sealed arm, it would be enough to reduce the surrounding area to ash!

[He smirks because really, that's the only thing missing here is some smug expression.]

But fortunately, I have no intention of doing so today.

[...because it wouldn't work.]

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[babel_hacker]

[Blinks, blinks.

So...some kind of wizard?]

Sorry, man. But if you have any powers, you'll find that you can't use them here.

[He knows demon tamers, and a bunch of other people here with powers. Why not another (angry) guy with powers?]

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

[It's not like he could use them anyway since he's not really magic, but that's beside the point.]

You seem to speak of things that I would be hard pressed to believe you are aware of.

[Meaning he...doesn't really see how someone would know one way or the other if magic works or not.]

Explain yourself.

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[impheired]

[Okay he's like 80% sure that this means Gundam doesn't remember the last time he was here. Pretty sure. He could be wrong but he's just going to run with his assumption because he's almost certain that asking about it will only give him a headache.]

Hey dumbass, you're going to be waiting there fore a while if you actually expect someone to take you up on that challenge. [...] Actually, scratch that, you'll probably have some snot nosed kid shoving their damn rat in your face if you keep talking like that. But they won't answer any of your questions.

[He's happy to see you, Gundam, really... Don't let the grumpiness fool you that's just...Kuzuryuu. Being himself. As per usual.]

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

Ah, so I see the creatures responsible for this have chosen you as well.

[Yeah, hi Kuzuryuu. Long time no see, except he just saw you a few minutes ago.]

But whether they have chosen wisely or poorly in this matter remains to be seen.

[Because he still...doesn't really get what's going on.]

And if no one here will answer my questions, then it is of little consequence!

[He probably didn't need to make it sound that dramatic, but...he did.]

I will merely have to divine the name of one the person who will. Which for someone such as myself is a feat barely worth mentioning.

[Yet he mentioned it anyway.]

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[perfectstrike]

[Ah yes. Here he is. The Devil Dog Earring guy. That guy who'd spent their first trial more concerned about his earring than the dead kid.]

Tanaka. It is good to see you.

[That's. That's all she has to say, though, apparently. There's a bit of a guarded tone to her voice -- what does he remember? If he wants to condemn her for murdering a classmate, he's fully within his rights.]

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

[...

...congratulations Peko, he is momentarily speechless. Because...what does he even say here?]

Vile fiend! Drop this disguise at once or face oblivion!

[...something like that apparently.]

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[puppetnurse]

T-Tanaka-san! [Oh yes, this is surely the first thing you want to hear from a familiar nurse. Scolding!]

P-please! Be more mindful of your P-Pokemon before challenging people to s-such a violent sounding battle! Your Pokemon is still a low level, it could be seriously injured if you're not careful who you battle!

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

Not to worry, I have no plans to involve such a rare creature in a clash of cosmic proportions. In fact, I-

[...

Wait.]

A noble effort, but your attempt to lower my guard has failed!

[Yeah...that's right. He's got this. He's totally got this. Oh god, what is even going on.]