oo1; video.

[idealisms]

[The feed flickers on, and at first, not much more can be seen beyond a ball of very creamy fluff with a leaf attached to it. What a way to start a video introduction, what with the Leafeon dipping its head and sniffing at the camera. What a funny contraption, it might think.

From behind it, however, a voice rings out, one that is gentle yet awfully fast.]

Thank you for greeting everyone, Leafeon...! How very kind of you.

[The Pokemon cries out with joy and hops away from the camera, leaving it focused on a very familiar face, one with hazy grey eyes and minty-green hair cascading down his back. His ponytail is notably undone for now, a nearby fan blasting in his direction as he tries to cool off. Despite his clearly weary and scalding condition, he smiles brightly into the camera, hands clapping together.]

Smash Academy! It has been far too long. [He glances off to the side, seeming a bit bashful.] I, ah... I must apologize. I had more of the world to see, and I left rather quickly. I was uncertain that I'd done the disenrollment process properly, as well... [He faces the camera again, looking more uplifted again.] Regardless, the hands have given me a warm welcome, so I suppose I have done nothing wrong. In fact, they have allowed me to increase my grade. It seems I am in college now...!

[He briefly pauses, a hand cupping his chin as he ponders.] Yet, I am not sure how to begin with my major... What does an aspiring Pokemon professor take...? [He shakes his head.] I would think that is not urgent yet. I have to check on my friends! My dear, dear friends...

[He folds his hands neatly on his lap, grinning.] I have missed you all. How are you doing? Are you all still here?

Comments

Video

[star_punched]

[Mac's gonna bug you everywhere.]

Heeeeey, what was that I heard? Did someone say somethin' about bein' a Pokemon professor?

[YOU WERE SO AGAINST IT WHEN HE FIRST MET YOU, HOLY SHIT YOU'VE GROWN UP ;w;]

Oh, and wow, was that a Leafeon?

[video]

[idealisms]

[YES, GOOD.]

I thought I would be fit for a job to examine Pokemon to better their lives, as well as to learn the science behind them, just to be completely understanding of them. [He beams.] What do you think?

[Leafeon peeks its head up. SUP.]

By the way, this is Leafeon, yes. Leafeon, this is Mac!

[The Pokemon waves a little paw at him. WASSUP DUDER.]

Re: [video]

[star_punched]

I think it fits you...but man, n' this is just me lookin' back but you used to HATE the very idea of a Pokedex.

Ya really changed, didja?

[Waves back!]

Re: [video]

[idealisms]

I did... but I think now I understand why it exists. Its existence... It means giving a trainer information about a Pokemon to prepare them to handle them. Correctly.

[He dips his head down a little.] I found the idea too presumptuous... but perhaps with the right research, I can give the right information, as well...

[He still isn't 100% for the Pokedex, mind, but maybe he can use it in a much better way such as that. Who knows?]

1/3 Let's try this again, Video;

[relentless_sentinel]

[OH MY YUNE a Leafeon~ She gasps]

Oh my goodness, you're so cute! Hello~

2/3

[relentless_sentinel]

[Wait, that was a familiar voice...]

3/3 all done

[relentless_sentinel]

[Hey, lookit who it is!]

Well, hiya, N! It's been a long time! It's okay, I left suddenly too!

How are ya?

[Video/Text]

[idowhatilike]

[ Hi, N. Have an Eevee that doesn't look very impressed with you. After all, the first thing she saw was a Leafeon. Screw that. ]

They're all dead.

Re: [Video/Text]

[idealisms]

[Oh, he was about to make one hell of a remark, but once he sees that this is a cute little Eevee, a Pokemon of all things, he halts.]

Is... this your idea of a joke?

[A sick one, at that, but he still has to get used to asserting himself with Pokemon, because just. THEY ARE POKEMON, THEY ARE MESSIAHS, THEY CAN DO NO WRONG. not really that's a little exaggerated]

Re: [Video/Text]

[idowhatilike]

Yes. You're very quick.

[ Now moving on. ]

Do you intend to be on staff at this academy once you've completed your education?

[Audio]

[reservedempath]

[Interesting.]

I remember you.

[But will he remember her?]

Re: [Audio]

[idealisms]

Voile!

[She gets her answer in quick time, all while he brings a hand to his cheek. Of course! How could he ever forget her?]

I remember you, as well. It has been so long, hasn't it? [He smiles fondly, tilting his head into his palm.] Have you been well?

Re: [Audio]

[reservedempath]

[She is pleased, more than she's capable of sharing through the sound of her voice. But she's been a little odd lately, so hopefully he won't think it's him.]

It has been a while. It's good to hear your voice.

[There's a brief pause and she nods, even though he can't see her.]

You should tell me about what you did while you were gone.

[Video]

[genderbentmario]

[FRIEND. FRIEND SHE HASN'T SEEN IN FOREVER. AND ALSO SUPER-CUTE POKEMON.]

Oh my gosh. N! What have you even been up to? It's been forever!

Re: [Video]

[idealisms]

Lyra!

[Oh, that's a wonderful, familiar face! N poses a rather bubbly expression himself, the Leafeon on his lap watching the screen intently.]

I have been traveling to discover myself. It is funny how that journey wound up in my return anyway...

[He grins, curious as to what she's been up to.] It has been quite some time, yes. What have you been... `up to`?

[Video]

[genderbentmario]

Ha, same thing as you, actually! I took three years off to do a little... well, I guess not so much self-discovery as poke-discovery? I dunno how discovered I got, but I had a ton of fun, at least.

But what about you? I bet... oh, actually, hold on. If we're gonna swap stories, let's do it in person, okay? I wanna meet your new friend, there!

[She directs a little wave over at Leafeon. Cannot resist cuddly little Eeveelutions, okay. Besides, important conversations like these just aren't as fun if they're over a screen.]

[Video]

[rivalkidneypunch]

[Oh. This clown.]

Pokemon Studies oughta be a good place to start, Einstein.

Re: [Video]

[idealisms]

Pokemon Studies!

[His enthusiasm, Char. Can't you just smell it through the screen? It smells like something akin to raspberries and cream.]

That would be an excellent place to start, yes. [A soft chuckle.] You are a Pokemon yourself. Therefore, your advice on the matter is most helpful.

[He leans in a little closer to the screen.] Charizard... Have you been well?

[Video]

[rivalkidneypunch]

[DICKS TO YOUR RASPBERRIES AND CREAM. Grumps gonna grump.]

Glad y'think so, 'cause you're lookin' at the new Pokemon Studies teacher. Ain't too many other Pokemon-centric classes around here, so you're on your own for the rest of it.

[As for that last question... nope, too ornery to answer that. Char just leans back in his chair, raising his tail to hold the flame up to the camera. Feast your eyes on that flame, buddy. Big, bright, and steady. All the ladyzards be all, "ooh Char ooh."]

Have I been well? You tell me, pokeprof.

[will_be_god]

[[Cyrus stares at him, his webcam turned on specifically for the occasion]]

N. What have your travels revealed to you? I as well seek to explore that which surrounds us...

[video]

[idealisms]

[Haha. Sadly, he is the last person he wishes to speak to.]

You have no right to know.

Re: [video]

[will_be_god]

[[Cyrus only stares unmovingly]]

Perhaps. Though I wonder if you are able to support that claim.

Text & Video

[vaporjets]

[EEVEELUTION ALERT. Oh and a guy. Hi guy. Jet's not...that interested in you right now but he supposes he should talk to you]

Excellent, more Eeveelutions. It's feeling more and more like home.

Dunno if it counts towards being a professor, but you should take the swimming class. The coolest guy in the world runs it, and it could be helpful with the water Pokemon thing.

[text + video]

[idealisms]

[Leafeon visibly perks at the new text, and... wow, is that a Vaporeon on screen?! Commence squishing cheeks into the camera, something that completely obscures N from view.]

That is an excellent idea. I cannot say I know how to swim just yet... but I will simply have to start somewhere.

[He smiles widely, although it's obviously not visible.]

You needn't communicate with text. You may be a Pokemon, but I will be able to understand you.

[He's kinda special like that.]

[video]

[vaporjets]

...huh. Didn't know humans could do that. [Interesting]

Anyone can join the class, no matter their level. [All the examining this new Leafeon yes. Will you be less annoying than his teammate? Bindi was a pain]