trusthell | Take Initiative.

[Somewhere in this big group reunion, Yato is probably rejoicing because his shipping chart panned out.

ALSO SHUSH...]

That certainly makes two of us. It was not a fun week...for any of us, really.

[He was a fucking wreck. But that's really hard to admit to, so maybe go ask Sigrun or Cherryblod. ALSO...they didn't see that trial?! ...That's going to be something to bring up during their feelings jam in a few days, haha...ha...

He lifts his head up for a moment so he can nod.]

It...it is. Ah- there is a second layer to it, isn't there?

[...That seems to have sparked something too, since he leans back so he can look at Tarrlok. His smile is definitely a bright one.]

We're here, and there's...presumably a way to return to our worlds at separate intervals? We'll have to look further into it. But I still would like to have you visit Unova. I'll get you that Poliwag I had been planning to, and I'll take you to the Marine Tube. You will absolutely love that. Then, we can return to your world to sort things out and rescue your plants, and deliver Pokemon to the to the others...

[Oh boy, he's way too excited about all the prospects here.]

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Well... no one... died, at least.

[oh, well, that sounds ominous.

...honestly tho he's just going to be happy you resisted the bad decision instead of doing a sick 180 right into it, bruh]

...well, you know, I'm definitely a lot more sold on that whole "permanent vacation" thing at this point in time, because it's...

...

Well, there are a few extra reasons I'd need to prepare myself before I go back, and we'll leave it at that for now.

[Oh. Everything in this conversation just got pretty ominous, didn't it?

Colress' smile fades to a look of unease, scanning Tarrlok's expression. He softens his tone when he speaks up.]

Tarrlok...

[He can only figure that those rough patches on the other side were especially rough.

Here, just...have some gentle back rubs.]

Right, let's... Let's try to stay on the positive. Though I promise that once we reach the point where we talk about it, it will be...fine.

[He hopes. He really does hope.

Speaking of positive, though! He can think of something that might help.]

...Would you like to see Klinklang again?

...yes, let's. It'll be fine, though, I'm sure, and besides, even if there weren't complicating factors it'd just be a tough decision. It just makes things easier in a way, doesn't it?

[he says, trying not to sound kind of broken or anything.]

...although, I don't actually need an excuse for that. Though, was it... sort of mentally in there, too?

...Of course. Deciding to permanently live in simply a new location alone is a very big decision to make, let alone an entirely new world. We will figure things out together, though.

[Now he's just getting even more concerned. ...There are going to be so many more hugs to come. And tears, probably. But...it can wait.

He momentarily breaks their embrace so he can dig into his coat pocket to produce Klinklang's Pokeball.]

I haven't completely confirmed it, but their Pokeballs were in the capsule with me. In my world, Pokemon are stored in PCs as well, so...I imagine it may have ended up working similarly in this case.

[Well, better late than never to find out.]

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[As always, a bright light emerges from the ball, eventually forming into the shape of gears. So many gears! Sure enough, that's Klinklang right before them!

It spins around like it's stretching its...gears...from having been in storage for quite a while, whirring happily to be out in the open again. But wait, this doesn't look like an environment it's used to...

It turns to face Colress, making sure its Trainer is there to maybe explain what's going on...and then it sees Tarrlok.

For the first time, its gears completely stop rotating. Klinklang is completely frozen in shock. That should be a giveaway enough that it remembers, because why else would it react so intensely?

Suddenly, it makes the most elated whirring and clinking noises, its gears spinning ridiculously fast from the amount of excitement it's dealing with. And just as quickly, allows its minigear to momentarily leave the rest of its body so it can snuggle itself up against Tarrlok.

Boy, Tarrlok. Those gears sure missed you too.]

Well, I wouldn't be doing it alone, so that's got to help a little bit, right? I'm sure you have a couch or two.

[...he knows that's not the sense he meant it in, but still.]

...huh, then it shouldn't be too different. Well, let's see.

[...yes. yes, good.

he's so happy to see you too. It's still kind of hard to figure out what precisely to do, but scratching it behind one of the cogs might work??]

...heh, and here I was worrying you wouldn't remember me.

[Who needs to sleep on a couch when there are plenty of beds to use on the Plasma Frigate. But Colress does understand. There will no doubt be a period of recovery once everything is said and done.

...And for the record, it's really hard not to get a little teary-eyed by that entire display. So he's not even going to resist it. There is indeed going to be a recovery period from everything, but this is just one more confirmation to Colress that things turned out for the better and it's real.

Maybe if he wipes his eyes quickly enough, Tarrlok won't notice.]

I am so glad that it did. This is how it should be.

[Klinklang seems to agree as it hums gently, pleased by whatever Tarrlok's doing. It did kind of understand what was going on near the end there, but the main thing of importance is that Tarrlok is back!!]

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[see, everyone just fainted and then were put into the pc and it's not Gen I so you can bring them back out at full health.

See, everything is fine and perfectly understandable.]

Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, didn't you get more of them? I never really got to properly meet the one that was acting as an intermediary between us and you that one time.

[...This is excellent logic. Approved.]

Ah! That is correct, I did rescue two others from the vending machine. The one you are speaking of is called Beheeyem. Here, let me bring him out...

[He sorts through his pocketed Pokeballs until he finds Beheeyem's (this is why labelling them at the bottom is a good idea), and moments later there a small alien is among them!]

Beheeyem, this is Tarrlok. He was one you may have heard the thoughts of during our conversation with the spirits.

[Beheeyem considers this as he floats beside the two of them, glancing curiously at Tarrlok. He'd have to hear Tarrlok's voice to know, but... He's definitely heard the name before, he's pretty sure.

Nevertheless, Tarrlok will get a polite bow of greeting from the alien.]

Beheeyem and I actually did try to contact you all several more times after the first contact, but for some reason we were never able to. That is where a lot of my worrying stemmed from...

Two? I was just expecting one, but I can't really complain.

[...oh god, this one is cute too??]

...he looks kind of like a guy in a hat and an overcoat... heh. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't that.

[He'll wave a little at first, then!]

Well, it's nice to meet you too, then. ...and that does explain it. I don't think you would've intentionally missed out on contacting us, so I guess it must've been blocked somehow.

[Wait until Tarrlok finds out that Colress has a full team of six. ...Is he gonna take the challenge and Amie them all? That is the question.

Oh yes, Beheeyem does recognize that voice a little bit. In response to the waving, he waves back! His little orb fingers glow brightly in alternate intervals, creating a pattern.

Colress nods in agreement, giving a little chuckle too.]

Doesn't he? I find his appearance to be rather cute. But he is able to be incredibly intimidating when he wants to be.

[This time it's Beheeyem who nods. Psychic-types are not something you want to mess with, especially if you're human.

And as for the blocked contact...]

Right. I can only imagine it had to have been the Kingmakers or Glory at work. In the times Beheeyem sensed you, it didn't seem to take him much effort to do so. So...I do apologize if you all were waiting for us to check in- we certainly tried.

[hell yes he is.]

He doesn't mind being pet, does he? I figure I at least ought to ask, since I'm not sure every animal back home likes being pet.

Yes, I didn't think that you all had suddenly forgotten about us or... something. It was more worrying that there was something... more pressing, or simply that communication lines had been blocked.

[Good.

Beheeyem will answer Tarrlok's question before Colress even can, giving a slight nod.]

I wouldn't say he is as affectionate as Klinklang, but he has gotten used to being pet. I think he rather likes it now...judging by how quickly he reacted.

[He glances to the side thoughtfully at the second bit.]

We thought similarly of you all. Just before we completely lost contact, we received a message from Glory stating that the Kingmaker intended to dispose of everyone, starting with those on the other side.

[...Again, not going to admit that he was a wreck until Sunday, haha...]

Thankfully Glory was able to reach you, but...well. Knowing what Glory is now, it feels a little strange. But I am still glad she spoke to you all.

Well, I'm certainly glad to hear that. I trust he'll let me know if he wants me to stop anything.

[...hmmm. how about... what looks like the brim of his hat. is that kind of like scratching a dog behind the ear. it's good that pokemon are a lot better at getting their feelings across to people than normal animals, at the very least...]

...ah, yes, that... was what Glory warned us about. It did serve to kick us into gear, and we learned some pretty valuable things... that we couldn't get across to you, unfortunately enough.

[Ohhh, well that seems to be going over well! Most have opted to just pet Beheeyem directly on his head, which is also fine! But this feels so nice! The little alien relaxes and leans into Tarrlok's hand, his fingers glowing on and off. Yep, he's definitely content with this. That's two for two...!

It's all so heartwarming! At least...that's what Colress thinks as he watches on with a smile.]

At this rate, you're going to charm my entire team! I can tell already, your own Pokemon are going to be well-loved.

[In other words, super spoiled. But at this rate, his own Pokemon are on that road too...

Ah, and then there's the more serious discussion...]

You...you did? Even so, that is extremely impressive! I would love to hear the tale of your findings sometime. Perhaps as we're catching up in the next few days.

[Maybe it'll be a more upbeat thing compared to what else they'll be discussing...hahaha.]

[...he's so good at this. like the pokemon whisperer except actually good instead of kind of horrible.]

I'm pretty excited about this, actually. I haven't really had the opportunity to have a pet... basically ever. I know it isn't really the same thing, but it's definitely nice to think about.

[...childhood was A Thing and adulthood was way too busy.]

Oh, of course. We're going to have plenty of time to talk about things, after all.

[He can also be the Pokemon whisperer who didn't get killed by Archer. ...rip N.]

I am happy to hear that! And as I've said in the past, you are more than able to keep your Pokemon as pets rather than battle. It is all a matter of preference.

That said, I am looking forward to your reaction to the starter Pokemon that I have chosen for you. It is quite cute, and of course, it is a Water-type.

[It's gonna be the cutest Poliwag ever because that is what Tarrlok deserves!!

He then falls silent for a moment, looking at Tarrlok thoughtfully. About that...]

I truly am looking forward to it- the return to Unova, that is. I realize there is still much to discuss, and that it will be an enormous adjustment for you, but I want to make sure you have some time of peace after...everything.

[The memories, especially, but also y'know, having died and been a ghost for nearly a month. A break could definitely help, before dealing with everything else.

Still, he does want to make sure, since it's a huge decision...]

You are absolutely sure this is what you want?

Well, it seems easier to pick up on what they're thinking than it would be with one of the animals back home, so I'd imagine I could figure out their interests and go from there.

...but really, I'm excited about all of this. And...

...

Yes, I'm positive. I didn't really have any attachments back home that I'd want to actually go back for. I'm sure I'd want to go back at some point, but... I don't think I would want to stay.

[...outside of, like, actual atonement type things...]

...You are going to be a wonderful Trainer, Tarrlok. I can tell already.

[Perhaps not in the strictly battling sense, but a wonderful Trainer all the same. Colress fully expects to see Tarrlok display a lot of the love for his future team that a certain teenager he knows does. He can't help but find it incredibly endearing, honestly...

He places a hand on Tarrlok's shoulder at this point, giving it a comforting squeeze. He knows why Tarrlok would say those things, but...]

I understand. I obviously don't have to tell you that I would be honored to have you with me in Unova, but when the time comes that you want to visit Republic City again, know that I will be by your side to assist you in any way that I can. [...] I realize that I wasn't so great at it in the past, but I do still want to look out for you.

[Atonement is good, and Colress wants to make sure Tarrlok's turns out okay.]

Heh, well, I'll do my best. I'm glad I'll have someone knowledgeable around to show me the ropes when it comes to the more, ah, unique aspects of them.

[HE CAN ALREADY TELL SHIT MIGHT BE MILDLY WEIRD...]

...no, you've been totally great about it. I mean, any time that I can think of where you haven't been there for me it's... not actually your fault.

Oh, of course. Under my guidance, you will be a true pro at Pokemon before you know it.

[Who would have thought that all the Pokemon lessons that he had planned for Tarrlok during the actual murdergame would come in handy now that they're actually going to get to go back to Unova? Professor Colress is Go, basically.

He nods at the second bit, rather solemnly so.]

I do realize that there really wasn't anything that I could do to assist in that situation, [it's probably really difficult to stop a person from dying a predetermined death from a magic book that barely anyone knew about] but we had just had that discussion a mere hours before, and...I suppose it all hit me in a strange way. ...I felt as though I had failed you regardless.

[He knows it's ridiculous, but that's how he felt for at least a week or two until the ghosts showed up.]

...well, I guess I can't really give you any flack for feeling responsible for things that aren't really your fault, but... honestly, I'm mostly glad you didn't get caught up in it, given what happened to Lynne.

[LYNNE WOULD NOT HAVE HAD ANY IDEA. AND YET. AND YET.]

[That gives him considerable pause.

Give him in a second to run his hands down his face.]

...Right.

[He hadn't forgotten about poor Lynne, but he didn't quite connect the dots that he very easily could've ended up in a similar situation if he was there when it happened or discovered Tarrlok too soon.

There isn't much more he can really say, is there? Just...]

I am sorry.

[That's. That's the main thing he's wanted to say since that day, really. And he's also sorry for bringing the conversation down this road yet again.]

...no, it's fine. I understand why you feel that way, but... I'm really glad nothing did happen to you from start to finish. I guess it wouldn't have been as bad in retrospect, considering we weren't really dead, but... at the time, I couldn't help worrying about it.

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