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[rocking_it]

Helloooooo, not Republic City!

[Have a very close-up shot of Bolin's oh-so pretty eyes.]

So, hey. Kidnapped huh. [Kidnapped again, more like it. He leans back and strokes his lack of beard, allowing the rest of his face to be seen. There's a Sentret flopped over his shoulder like a pancake.]

This is a lot better than most kidnappings I've been to. I even get a free--uh, I'm not sure what this is. [He checks out that Sentret. It's a little familiar to him but not quite enough. Like a squished fire ferret.] Yeah, I don't know. But he is adorable! Don't tell Pabu I said that.

[The Sentret makes some little squeaky noises from his shoulder.]

Ahh, guys! It's assaulting me with cuteness! Do you think I should name him?

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[rocking_it]

So, did you get kidnapped too? It seems like I'm not the only person in this fix.

[thetruehistorian]

Mm.

You're in New Bark Town, correct?

[rocking_it]

Um. Yeah, I think that's what they said. I think some of this stuff went in one ear and out the other--

[thetruehistorian]

[She relaxes ever so slightly, and smiles.]

There ought to be a manual in your backpack.

[rocking_it]

[Hold on while he shuffles through his things.]

Aha! Thanks. [He's not distracted by the manual for long, though.]

Hey, do you think my brother can find me here? Or Korra? Naga can track people's scents.

[thetruehistorian]

If they're still in your world, then no.

[And that... may have been a little more icy than necessary. Then she softens.]

It does seem like people who are close to us do tend to be kidnapped as well. Ask around, it's possible some of your friends are already here.

[rocking_it]

[He looks about ready to wibble, but he recovers.]

Okay. Not that I want them to be stuck here or anything, but they'd worry, right? It'd be better if we all went home together.

[thetruehistorian]

Better, certainly, but unlikely.

I'm not sure what brings us here or why we're sent home when we are, but you might as well get comfortable, and stay unattached. You may be here for years, and those you care about could be sent home in a matter of days.

[rocking_it]

... I can't do that.

Not that kind of guy.

[thetruehistorian]

Which, get comfortable, or stay unattached?

[rocking_it]

That last one. What's the point of anything if you don't get attached?

[thetruehistorian]

[A half smile creeps up one side of her lips. He sounds like a couple of people that she knows.]

I guess it depends on what you decide you'd like to try and accomplish while you're here.

[rocking_it]

I'm going to have as much fun as possible!

Right, buddy? [This part is to his sentret. His enthusiasm is contagious apparently, because after a brief moment of confusion the sentret bounces up and down on his tail in agreement.]

[thetruehistorian]

A worthy goal. Do include me every so often, alright?

[rocking_it]

Of course! The second I get out of this town.

[thetruehistorian]

Will you be making your way to Violet any time soon? There's a map function in your device.

[rocking_it]

I'm going to hang out in Cherrygrove for a while and earn some money. Is Violet where you are? Looks like it's not too far.

[thetruehistorian]

For a little while. I tend to roam quite a bit.

[rocking_it]

If I'm gonna be stuck here, I'd like to see the sights. But I'd better have some cash first.

We should definitely hang out, though.

[thetruehistorian]

If you strengthen your pokemon, I think you'll find winning battles against other trainers will be more profitable.

[rocking_it]

Really?

All right, I'll work on it. So long as they're up for fighting, anyway. Maybe I've got a little pacifist here.

[If he does, it's a hyper little pacifist.]

[thetruehistorian]

[Robin chuckles, just a little.]

I think you'll be surprised at how competitive your little pacifist can be, when it comes to battling other pokemon. The creatures seem to thrive on it.