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Selim Bradley ([personal profile] blackholedson) wrote2011-12-16 07:15 pm

001. [Video/Action for New Bark Town]

[Hello hello! This morning is looking to be a chilly one, if the view of New Bark Town over this particular feed is any indication; the ground is covered in a crisp blanket of white, the scenery is undisturbed, and the...uh, well, the feed is suddenly winging upward to shoot you a lovely and vaguely motion-sickness-inducing view of the sky. There's a soft, childish noise of fascination with it before the view shifts again - when it finally focuses on something that isn't the trees or the passing clouds, its camera appears to have settled on a young boy. He looks to be around the age of ten, with messy black hair and dark eyes that seem to be glittering with a violet tint to them.

...he also looks like he's freezing, because what on earth is being dressed properly for this weather. Seems he didn't get the memo that hey, it's cold outside, a coat is probably a good idea.

However! He's smiling despite the cold, offering the brightest 8D expression that a young boy can give through that much shivering.]


Ah, so is this how this works? Um...hello! My name is Selim Bradley, and it seems that I'm...well, a bit lost...

[His gaze shifts a bit, suddenly downcast, and he frowns, thinking.]

I woke up in a strange house, you see, with a woman claiming to be my mother - but I'd never seen her before in my life! My real mother is probably worried sick; she and Father warned me that this might happen one day. My father is a very important person; there was always the fear that I would be kidnapped in the night. So it's really urgent that I get back to them right away!

I'm sure my father would be willing to offer you some sort of reward for helping sort this out - if anyone can tell me how to get in contact with Fuhrer King Bradley, I need to know right away.

Tha-

[He jumps suddenly and stops short, having been interrupted by a godawful screech from somewhere behind him; a Misdreavus is visible behind him when he turns his body to look at it. When he returns to the device, his expression is...more than a little sheepish.]

Thank you for listening, and if anyone knows where I can, um, return this pet that was given to me - wait, is that rude? Because I don't mean to be rude! I just...don't...really want it, and that strange man in town refuses to take it back, he just welcomes me to the world of, um, po-kay-mons again.

...yes, I think that's all. Thanks again!

Video 3/idk

[identity profile] themechotaku.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Johto, you can be so stupid sometimes!]

Video 4/idk

[identity profile] themechotaku.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[No more little kids, Johto, okay? Isn't the whole "you wake up in a new world" thing bad enough for teens and adults?]

Video 5/idk

[identity profile] themechotaku.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[But this kids and all other kids look so adorable~! It's kind of fun to see them here!]

Video 6/idk

[identity profile] themechotaku.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[But just because they look adorable here, doesn't mean that you should do stuff like that, weird pokemon world!

What if everyone disappeared from their worlds when they got here?]

Video 7/idk

[identity profile] themechotaku.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[...Hear that, Johto? The boy should get home soon, so --]

Video 8/10 --- Winry -_-;

[identity profile] themechotaku.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hey... Your name is kinda familiar... Maybe it's just a coincidence.]

Video 9/10

[identity profile] themechotaku.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[..OKAYS! So, you really are related to the Fuhrer... No wai!]

Video 10 - DONE, FINALLY! WHY, WINRY, WHY?! D:

[identity profile] themechotaku.livejournal.com 2011-12-18 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
You... [What should she say? Have a cheerful smile at least.]

...are in the world of creatures called pokemon, but you're actually in Amestris too, so your parents don't know you're here. They might show up sooner or later, they'll just be surprised to see you here too.

And that creature is yours, it's your starter pokemon.
exeggutorhead: (not amused)

locked/video

[personal profile] exeggutorhead 2011-12-20 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
I remember you told me about that. I just wasn't expecting it.

[Mildly frustrated because it figures that Selim shows up and he's a homunculus that Envy can't mess with instead of a gullible human kid. Not that he's worried about Pride, because it's not like this one has powers. But he'll cooperate for your sake, Lust.]

Yeah, yeah, okay. I'll play nice.

[video]

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
[...Edward Elric. Great. This. This is lovely. Fullmetal's been causing issues at Briggs, hasn't he? Interfering with Sloth - though that can't exactly have been entirely the fault of Fullmetal here, given Sloth's normal level of utter genius, but still - and causing various issues all over for Kimblee, hasn't he? So it's possible that he knows more than he should.

...at the same time, that's a bit of a weird response for someone who knows more than he should, isn't it...?

...you know what, let's just fanboy him hard and see what happens.]


Ah, it's you - Mr. Fullmetal Alchemist! Thank you so much for responding so quickly; it sounds like you know what's going on - but of course you do, right?

[RIGHT?! oh god so much 8D it hurts

If it's possible for someone to be in your face through a video screen, Selim is currently in your face, Ed.]

[locked/video] - 1/2

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
[...Lust?

Hang on, hang on. It's going to take a moment to process this fully, because this isn't something that should be happening. You're dead; you've been dead for a while now. He knows better than to assume it's Envy, simply because Envy should know better than to try to pull something like this in all seriousness. So no, this...is Lust, then.

Mind = blown.]

[locked/video] - 2/2

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
We're a long way from Central, aren't we?

[And there's the usual confidence, the lightness in his tone stopping just short of being mocking. He isn't aiming it at her, of course; more the situation as a whole.]

Father's plans are going well, though we've missed our sister so much - but more on that later, I think.

After all, the answers you can give me are much more pressing, aren't they?

[video] - oh god, well done Winry

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't recognize this one, but the mention of Amestris is a good one; the fact that she's making it sound like they're in a different world entirely kind of...isn't, though.

All...right, what do.]


Oh, hello!

[He's just going to kind of excite at the screen and see what happens, then!]

Thank you for replying, it's good to talk to someone - but I don't know what you mean. It's like...being in two places at once?
exeggutorhead: (smirk)

[video | locked]

[personal profile] exeggutorhead 2011-12-20 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Yes, that answer is in fact all Envy needs. He's on his guard now, but not overly so. Envy, not being an embodiment of his name, is capable of the full range of sins; pride is definitely one of them. Also, locking the hell out of this conversation right now.]

So, you really are the one from that other world. ...Pride, isn't it?

[video | locked]

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
[...Envy, have you lost your mind?]

"Other world"?

[video]

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! Yes - he takes care of all the people in Amestris. He's their leader, and a good man.

Who told you about him? Do you know someone from Amestris, then?
Edited 2011-12-20 07:15 (UTC)

[video]

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
Mud...kip?

[what is a mudkip

is that like some kind of fish or something, it sounds like a fish]

[video]

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
Okay - you'd tell me if it was something bad!

[...wouldn't you?

For now, however, he'll just be dropping that bag from where it's been hanging off his shoulder - it hits the ground with an awkward crunch from all the snow; he opens it awkwardly, one-handed, still trying to hold the 'Gear up while he rifles through it.]


There's just a lot of clothes and soap and stuff. Some food, and...I think that's rope, and...

[He holds up one of the Potions in view of the 'Gear.]

...whatever these are.

[video]

[identity profile] eliciadaddy.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yes, yes! Of course he'd warn you if it was something bad... you're a cute little boy, after all! ]

Ah! Those are potions! They're to help heal your Pokemon if it is hurt. [ A slightly embarrassed laugh ] They don't work for humans, though~ [ Someone may or may not have been curious enough to try one... that someone -- and we're not saying it's Maes or anything like that... -- may be able to tell you that it doesn't taste very good at all and has no effect whatsoever. Just sayin'... ]

These [ Here, he holds up one of his own Repels ] are called Repels. There's another similar to it in there as well; it works the same way, just lasts a little longer. They'll help keep wild Pokemon away if you're too far out but you've run out of potions or can't fight for whatever reason. [ They're kind of his new best friend, considering how high-leveled all the wild Pokemon around him are...

Lets see... was there anything else he wanted to tell you...? ]


Ah, and that thing you're talking to right now... it's... [ called something or other. Maes doesn't remember ] like a telephone. Except, portable! It also has a map installed in it [ Though, he still has trouble figuring out how to use it. ] and... some strange directory that helps identify wild Pokemon for you. I believe you just...

[ Hang on there... the screen is moving a lot, as Maes tries to figure out how to work that whole directory thingy... seriously, this whole technology thing... he's a fast learner and all, but still...

Aaaand suddenly, a voice can be heard. It's a little muted for Selim, but nonetheless audible. ]


Eevee, the Evolution Pokémon. Eevee is a unique Pokémon that can adapt to its environment by changing its form and abilities when evolving.

See~?

[ Was that too much information? ... Maes has a tendency of rambling, if you haven't already noticed... ]

[video]

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 07:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Ooh...

Selim just kind of nods at all that as it goes through, his brow furrowing a little as though deep in concentration. He's capable of processing all of it; it is quite a lot, but the pauses while Hughes gets his thoughts together definitely help in allowing it to sink in.]


You're really helpful, Lt. Colonel! As soon as I find my father, I'll make sure to tell him, okay?

[video]

[identity profile] eliciadaddy.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Eh? That stops him for a moment, because Maes hadn't even really thought about the Fuhrer up until now. He just kind of blinks at you for a few minutes, while he's trying to figure out how best to put this. ]

If your father is here, I have yet to hear anything about it.

[ A pause, because... he doesn't exactly want to imply that the Fuhrer didn't have authority here... er... how to turn this around... ]

Well, I'm not a soldier here, I'm just a regular [ Rocket Grunt ] civilian. I'm certain your father wouldn't care who helped you so long as you were safe and well. I know I would want the same of my daughter if she were in your situation.

So, please don't hesitate to call if you need anything!

[video]

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe; I'm sure he'd like to know either way! But I'll be sure to call, then - [...wait, wait.] ...ah, I'm sorry! But what was your name again?

[He remembers it. Hughes, wasn't it? Something about hearing it in connection with his daughter made it click - something about the little girl crying constantly at her dead father's funeral. But that was really just some sort of huge, stupid coincidence, right?]

[video]

[identity profile] eliciadaddy.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
Mmm? Oh, I'm Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes.

[ Blink, blink... is there something strange about his name?

... Maes knows he died, but he doesn't know how, so it isn't like he knows it was that big of a deal... then again, Kimblee knew... ]

[video]

[identity profile] blackholedson.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
[...YEP. YEP OKAY, IT'S THAT ONE

HOW ARE YOU HERE

AND NOT DEAD]


Oh - okay! There's been kind of a lot to remember; it's...I'll try not to forget it.

[HOW MANY TIMES DOES ENVY HAVE TO KILL YOU]
Edited 2011-12-20 08:19 (UTC)

[video]

[identity profile] eliciadaddy.livejournal.com 2011-12-20 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ ... BITCH, PLEASE... IT'S THE POWER OF ~LOVE~... IT KEEPS HIM ALIVE FOREVER. ]

Ahaha, no worries if you don't! I'll be headed that way regardless. I can always call you when I'm closer~

[ He doesn't want to make it seem like he's checking up on you because you can't function or anything, but... little kid stuck in a new world... ]

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