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[eclipse_of_time]

[If nothing else, this sort of broadcasting and storage and communication device isn't entirely unfamiliar to Ming. But everything else certainly is. First and foremost her own body. Where's the pulsing thrum of her magical energy? Even the mark on her chest is dull and decorative. It's a frightening thing to see. She can feel the passage of time, something only once felt briefly. And terrifyingly. The seconds are moving by her, taking her with them.]

[She realizes she can't feel any any magical energy. Not in the atmosphere, not in the earth, not in the large creature that follows her. It's an unfamiliar beast, but one that looks as though it would be right at home on the paradisaical beaches of her island kingdom.]

[If this is a kidnapping, it's a frightfully strange one. She's nowhere near Numara. This place isn't familiar at all! But she's not restrained. Quite the opposite. She's made it to a bench in the little village she awoke in, and then that overwhelming feeling that threatens to steal her consciousness slips upon her and she sits, shaking and confused, to fiddle with the portable teleson.]

What...what is this place?

[There's a high note of fear and confusion in Ming's lightly accented voice.]

Something's wrong...something's terribly wrong...what's been done to me?

What's going to happen to me?

[Without her magical energy, what is she? Her magic is her soul, her consciousness, her very being! She's never felt so tied to this human shaped shell in all of her existence. She's certain she can feel the decay and dying of mortal cells. Is this mortal death?]

Please...if someone can help me...

[It doesn't occur to her to explain further - there's not a single sentient thing in her world that doesn't know her face and who she is. What she is.]

[Surely someone can aide her!]

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[envy_the_sinners]

[ Scar watches in silence for several moments before turning on a private video feed. He doesn't care if it's not standard practice; he's not willingly splashing his face all over the place. ]

There is no reason to panic. You have been taken here against your will, but nothing is going to harm you.

Any sort of extra-human abilities you had before are gone, now. The creature is here to help you.

[ And there's the meat and potatoes of it. ]

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What?

No that's....that's entirely impossible....

[She doesn't have magical powers, she is magical powers!]

I can't survive without magical energy!

[As far as she assumes, anyway.]

[envy_the_sinners]

[ Scar is actually quite patient, with this. He maintains what is, for him, a gentle tone. ]

There are others of a similar nature to yours. They were incapable of surviving without a vital energy source. But this world changes you entirely. You are simply a human, now.

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[bylight]

[As a fellow 'stripped of all of her magic' being, Lightning will try and bring this lady some solace.]

This place is no threat. It's made you human, if you weren't before. I know how disorienting it is having all of your magic stripped away if that's what's worrying you.

[She takes a slight breath.]

This place is called Johto. It'll be your home for now. Everything you left behind will be the same when you return, so there's no need to worry about that.

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This is most certainly not my home, and can't be called such simply because I'm presently here! My home is Numara!

No, you don't understand. I am magic. My soul, my mind, my body...they're all magical energy!

[It isn't like...oh....Jansen or Cooke losing their magic, they existed separately from it. Oh, she wishes Sarah had made more sense in all her attempts to explain what they are....]

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[bylight]

At least you would have a home to go back home to. Lucky you. But while you're stuck here until this world sends you back, make the most of it.

[You get a grim smile.]

Yes, and I'm a goddess where I'm from. Welcome to being made human, and having time affect you. It's not the most pleasant way to have things happen, but there's nothing you can do about it. You'll learn really quick that you are not the only one who this has happened to. There's many others like us here. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you can learn that this... this place isn't as bad as you think it is. Think of it as a second chance at living a normal as you can get it life.

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[irenicly]

[He doesn't have the slightest bit of magic, but Banjou can sympathize with her plight just the same. He gives her a sympathetic look.]

Don't... don't panic. This place does things to people, but from what I understand, it never puts people in any danger.

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I'm trying not to...but this is a very unpleasant feeling to grow used to!

This all just seems so strange. What am I to do?

[In the immediate future and in general. She hasn't the faintest idea - she's never been on her own in the world before!]

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[irenicly]

I.... is there anyone with you?

[He's used to more than one person arriving at once.]

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[defyingfrigidity]

[Oh boy, Elsa sure can sympathize with that hint of panic she can hear in this woman's voice. So when she speaks up, she tries to keep her voice as calm and soothing as possible.]

The people here can definitely help you with any questions you might have. [She won't say don't worry, because frankly, that's the most useless thing to say right now.] Many people here are also quite eager to help, so I don't want to bog you down with repeating anything you might have heard already...

So if I may, I'll ask you a question first; is there anything you still need to or wish to know about this place?

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I...I'm not sure! Most people are very helpful indeed, lets see... I know that this is a Pokemon. They're important in this world? I know my magic hasn't been taken from me, simply reconstituted in a way that allows me to be organically in this world. There seems to be no real purpose in my abduction...

But I don't understand what I'm to do here!

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[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa perks up a bit at the mention of magic, but... no. Not now. She has to focus on helping this woman first, before she asks the questions.]

To be honest, I don't think anyone knows that. Some of us have been here for years and still don't know. There's no point to the kidnappings, and with time flowing in a way such that no time in our own home worlds passes, there's nothing to be gained from keeping us here, either.

Most of us make the best of the situation by traveling. Competing with your pokemon companions is a way of life here, and many of the others certainly seem to enjoy it.

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_{[Ming's screen is suddenly filled with a happy, pink, chirping animal of some sort.]}

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Oh! Goodness!

[Not what Ming was expecting in response!]

Well...hello there.

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_{[Prince chirps again and starts gesturing with his bows, talking up a storm, giving her the whole tour of what it means to be a part of Pokemon land. Behind him, it's easy to see a human, asleep, face down on a sleeping bag.]}

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[paladinlost]

[Ah, the familiar sounds of a panicking newcomer. Though the panic is rather more intense than usual.]

This land takes us from our homes, makes us all human and expects us to raise its native creature while travelling. But no matter what you've lost upon your arrival, you are in no immediate danger. You are safe.

[He'd not say such bold words in October, but most Septembers have been safe up until now.]

My name is Cecil Harvey, and I've been here for five years. If you've any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.

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So I have been told....

Is that our purpose here? To care for these creatures?

Five years...my goodness.... Ah, thank you, Mr. Harvey.

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[ifwishesweremustangs]

[Roy is still trying to puzzle his way through this, examine the strange device he has, read the manual for it, and keep his eye on his surroundings all at once as he makes his way out of New Bark Town.

Except there's a beautiful woman sitting on a bench looking distressed. He gives the weird blue shelled creature a careful look as he approaches her.]

Excuse me. Are you waiting for someone?

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Oh!

[The only applicable advice Ming's been given so far is to find someone else newly arrived to travel with. She certainly can't travel alone, not with the next town days away. She has no idea how to camp alone. When she'd camped while traveling Plank, Jansen usually took care of all of that for her. Or Seth. Even Cooke had helped her dress and undress.]

[Well, she didn't know if this official looking man as in the same position as her, but he's the first person to approach her and she's grateful for any potential helpful venue. The Lapras at her side simply eyes the stranger for now.]

Well...yes and no, I suppose. I'm afraid I've only just arrived here...

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[milliondollarpipes]

Woah, hey - it's gonna be okay.

[It may or may not be, but that's not what's really important.]

You're in a different world, but this place ain't too bad. No one's gonna hurt you.

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[eclipse_of_time]

So I've been assured, but...it feels miserable, being changed for this world. I already had a body, why does it need to be altered?

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[ladywithnovoice]

It looks like some people have already explained something things to you. Are you alright now?

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I feel a bit more calm, yes, thank you. It's all so very overwhelming!

[capitald]

[So here we have a weirdo with a ridiculous pompadour, and while at first he's silent, rubbing his chin and perusing the other responses, he soon flashes her a charming smile.]

Well, seems you've already gotten quite a bit of help, but if you need some additional reassurance, I'm more than happy to oblige. I wouldn't dream of leaving a woman in distress, so if you're in need of anything, milady, you need only ask.

[...There he goes with the flirting again. Some things never change.]

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Yes, thank you. I think I'm alright now, I've found a traveling companion.

But your offer is most appreciated, Mr...?