PUZZLE 001 [ROUTE 29 - VIDEO/ACTION]

[snapandscoot]

[[With a flicker of static, a concerned young woman comes into view, peering into the screen. Behind her, a Machop is also staring into the camera, albeit with a more positive expression.]]

That appears to have done it...not that tricky of a puzzle, all things considered. Hello? Professor? Luke? Anyone?

[[Frowning slightly, the girl casts a somewhat concerned look at the Pokemon beaming beside her, before furrowing her brow, appearing to be deep in thought.]]

I think I'm alone, but...where? What is this place?

[[The serious look lasts another two seconds before her expression changes to a perky smile, and she looks down at the Pokemon.]]

Well, if I am alone, perhaps that could mean that this is the big puzzle I'm destined to solve! The professor did mention something like that for himself, so why not for me! I can use this as training to become the best assistant he's ever had!

My first challenge, however, will be unraveling the mystery of you...whatever you are...

[[-and her focus shifts once again to the Machop, who promptly cries happily and kicks her arm!]]

Ow! What was tha-....ooh, do you...you want to fight?

...

[[Congratulations, you are now being treated to the (albeit distorted) sight of a woman sparring with a Machop! Emmy appears to have forgotten she's left the PGC on; she's too busy laughing and combatting Machop's strikes with practiced ease. Feel free to interrupt, although be prepared to yell; they're rather involved with their 'battle'!]]

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[explosivecombat]

[Well! Now that the utter confusion of the last...week or so has subsided somewhat, checking whatever broadcasts have been sent to the PGC might generally be a good thi-

...what's this, now?

... ... ...

Finally, someone who makes some semblance of sense when it comes to what these creatures can be good for!

However, he isn't about to interrupt what she's doing, nor is he too inclined to scream at her over the sounds of laughter and things being kicked in the face; rather, he'll watch for a moment to ensure that yes, she is sparring with a chimera, and then he'll leave her text for later - she can respond once she's gotten the sheer amount of OMG YAY out of her system.]

Miss -

I may have some information that you'll find relevant to getting on in this world; however, you seem to be rather enjoying yourself at the moment. Do carry on for now, and contact me at your leisure, should you be interested in said information - at the very least, it's nice to see someone who's able to enjoy their newfound companion in such a way.

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[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[WHEE FIGHTING IS AWESOME AND wow did that thing just talk-

Machop let's chill for a sec!!]]

A-Ah, wait!

2/2

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[Oh thank goodness another person

...well one who isn't furiously kicking her out of a house, anyway]]

Ah, hello there! Did you say you could help me? My name is Emmy!

[[Hopefully she doesn't sound

too desperate there]]

[video]

[explosivecombat]

[Have some video, Emmy! It seems to be shot outdoors, and there appear to be some good-sized buildings in the background of the feed, implying a city of some sort in the nearby vicinity, but the feed itself is reasonably quiet - clearly he's nowhere particularly busy.]

Emmy, then; it's quite the pleasure. My name is Solf J. Kimblee - I assume you've just arrived?

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[You have no idea quite how relieved she is right now; not only has she found a person but she has found a helpful person! How absolutely perfect!]]

Yes, just now! The lady in the house wasn't...overly pleased to see me, but I have no idea how I ended up in that bed!

It's lovely to meet you however, Mr Kimblee! I'm Emmy Altava, Profe-

[[....oh shoot, what if he doesn't know who the Professor is?

....no, that's just silly!]]

Professor Layton's assistant!

[explosivecombat]

[...we'll just refrain from pointing out that the first remark sounds like someone may have had a bit too much fun last night, shall we?]

Layton? You wouldn't happen to be referring to the gentleman in the rather impressive top hat, by any chance...?

[Video]

[vengefulyears]

[Oh, well this is an unexpected development! Clive told himself that he was going to stay off the network as much as possible because he's sick, but he just can't resist this opportunity... Hopefully he will look at least somewhat familiar to Emmy, although he's not wearing his blue newsboy cap and is forced to wear a hospital gown, so he doesn't look as much like Future Luke as he normally does. But he wants to see how long it will take for Emmy to catch on.]

Are you talking about Professor Layton?

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[wait wait wait did that thing just say Professor Layton]]

Yes, yes I am!! Do you know him?

[[She will just be grabbing that wonderful magical device because oh my goodness someone who knows the Professor!!]]

[vengefulyears]

I certainly do. We go way back.

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

Way back....?

[[You don't mind if she kind of. squints a bit at that video because....you look....oddly familiar...]]

Well, it's good to know I'm in the presence of one of the Professor's friends!

....ah, well, sort of, anyway!

[vengefulyears]

[You can squint all you want, Emmy. He chuckles a bit at her response, but right after that he goes into a brief bout of coughing. God, he hates this cold...]

Yes, we are very good friends. The Professor is here in Johto, too.

video;

[puzzling]

[ Ah, very familiar face and voice! But man, this is the third time she has been here. It's quite confusing as to why Johto likes doing this, but Layton isn't complaining, but sparing with the Machop... He should say something about that later... ]

Ah, it is good to see you once again, Emmy.

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[THAT VOICE....]]

Professor!! Is that you?

[[just kind of LEAPING ONTO THAT DEVICE and almost getting kicked by Machop because wtf woman what are you doing]]

It's so good to see you! Where are you?

Where am I?

[puzzling]

[ Emmy, you're going to crack your skull open with that Machop around... Layton pauses for a bit to stare at it. ]

At the moment, I am located in Goldenrod City, looking after someone. It is quite difficult to explain, but you are located in another world that is called 'Johto'. It is apparently similar to that of a "video game", interactive games that one plays on a television set.

It might be best if we discuss this in person.

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[Don't worry Professor, she can handle it! She likes being unorthodox, after all!]]

Goldenrod City....Johto?

This is all a bit much, Professor...but I agree, meeting in person would be ideal! I'll just hop on my-

...

[[....ah, right. No sign of her scooter.]]

...I'll just have to walk! The exercise will do me good!

[puzzling]

There is quite the bit of walking you will have to do to arrive in Goldenrod, but I will be able to pick you up in Cherrygrove. I assume that you are located in either New Bark or Route 29?

[ There should be a sign nearby for her to check! ]

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

[Whoa wait, Emmy's back already? Luke quickly fumbles with the Pokegear.]

Emmy? Emmy, you're back!

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[Is that...????]]

Luke...? Luke!

[[JUST RUSHING THAT VIDEO, THERE]]

It's so good to-

...what do you mean, back?

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

[...Oh, she'd forgotten again. This conversation will be a little awkward.]

W-well it's...you were here before, for a little while.

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[?????]]

I....no, I don't think I've ever been here before....

[[Oh boy, this is going to be interesting....]]

Why don't you start by telling me where 'here' is?

[hintcoinplz.livejournal.com]

[Oh dear...]

Um, this is Johto. It's a strange place, and by the sound of it London doesn't actually exist here.

This whole region is populated by creatures called Pokemon, which people catch and train. Everyone who was brought here starts off with their very own Pokemon.

[VIDEO]

[sadisticwarfare.livejournal.com]

[...What did he just witness...]

[Then again, that's his reaction to pretty much everything on this network. A cheery girl who doesn't seem to care that much about waking up in a strange new world filled with chimera-things really isn't all that big of a deal in comparison to some of the things he's seen. Like cats hatching from eggs, or a flaming chicken that mauled all his chimeras.]

[...Anyway.]

That's certainly an interesting way to attempt to raise it.

[Archer is clearly indoors, though the room he's in is bland and unremarkable. If you look closely you might see a cat's tail pop into the shot every now and then; he has the Meowth out on the bed, of course.]

Re: [VIDEO]

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

[[What's this? A person in the machine? BRB RUSHING OVER TO IT ow Machop please don't kick me]]

Ah, is it? I hope I'm not doing something wrong!

[VIDEO]

[sadisticwarfare.livejournal.com]

[That... looked like it hurt, ow.]

These creatures are capable of causing serious injuries. I would be careful if I were you.

[Though honestly he'd never engage one of these things in a fight in the first place, so! There isn't much of an issue there!]

I'm not familiar with this species, but it looks as though it would be capable of severely injuring you if it wants to.

[Though... it doesn't really look like it wants to. Hmm. It probably wasn't found in the wild then!]

[snapandscoot.livejournal.com]

Severely injuring me? That doesn't sound good....

[[She casts a somewhat concerned look at Machop, who pouts.]]

Would you ever do that to me, Machop?

[[Furious headshake!!!]]

Well, I think that's sorted, then! But thank you for the warning, Mr...?