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[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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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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I.... is there anyone with you?

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

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There are people around me, but no, I'm afraid I seem to be on my own.

Besides the.....

[She gestures to the blue shelled creature beside her, helplessly.]

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Oh! You have a Lapras with you.

[His expression brightens. Pokemon, Banjou knows pretty well this point.]

Pokemon aren't like normal animals-- they can understand speech.

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Is that what she is? She seems very dear...

Yes, so I've been told. They sound like many of the magical beasts in my home.

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I don't have one myself, but they're pretty cute.

I know you can ride them. They swim, mostly, but I'm sure she'll be fine out of the water.

[As far as he knows, even sharks don't actually need water so ??? who knows with this place.]

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Yes, she looks oceanic. I which case we're well suited to one another.

She seems alright on land.

I'm still not sure what to do. I have no one here, no place to go...

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It seems like the Pokemon people start out with usually fit their trainers.

[He gives a friendly smile.]

There's a town on a few days away from you. With a Pokemon you can ride, it should cut down on some of the time you're by yourself.

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A few days?

[He may as well have said a few months.]

I...I've never traveled alone before...

[Even when she had to leave Numara to restore it properly, she had never been alone. Or had to worry about anything or handle any sort of travel arrangements. Everyone else had seen to all of that.]

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Usually, more than one person shows up at a time.

Maybe you could travel with one of them.

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How do I find another newcomer?

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[That's a good question.]

They'll be holding the thing you're talking into, too. That's an easy way to tell.

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I see. Thank you for your help, Mr....?

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Banjou. Kazuichi Banjou.

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A pleasure, Mr. Banjou.

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And you are, Miss...?

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Oh! Forgive me, where are my manners?

Ming. Ming Numara.

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It's nice to meet you, Miss Numara.

[He's trying so hard.]

I'm too far away from you to be much help, but I can try to answer any questions you have.

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Oh, you've been most helpful already! I do so appreciate it. And please, no 'Miss'. Just Ming is fine.

I think I'm just a touch too old to be a 'Miss', anyhow!

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[He wasn't sure if she's married or not, he was just trying to be polite. It's probably better than "san", anyway.]

In that case, Ming, you can always ask me if you have more questions; I don't know everything about this place, but I've been here for a while so I've learned a lot.