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[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?

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[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.

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[idealisms]

[DICKS AND RASPBERRY CREAM? EW GROSS NO ONE WANTS YOUR WEIRD CHARIZARD FETISHES.]

You are the Pokemon Studies teacher!

[He gasps. He's genuinely amazed. Charizard has come such a long way! He goes from a difficult student to... somewhat less difficult teacher. What a leap.

Ah, well, he doesn't judge him at all for his demeanor. He's able to handle him easier than Evve, at any rate.]

You certainly have been well. Look at how much you've grown...

I am very impressed.

[rivalkidneypunch]

[OMG STOP KINKSHAMING (unsure) ]

Yeah, looks like the Hands really will hire anyone.

[And he drops his tail down outta sight again, because secretly? It's kinda got the itch to start waggin'. He's kinda proud of himself, and just between you and me, he's a bit excited about delving into the topic.

BUT ON THE OTHER HAND. N is the kind of Pollyanna I'm-not-like-other-trainers human that really rubs Char the wrong way. Pride dictates that he not give N the satisfaction of a tail-wag.]

Just don't go thinkin' you can start suckin' up to me. A guy like you'll be lucky if he passes.

[idealisms]

[OMG UM N O O O O (unsure) (u n s u r e)]

I am actually quite confident. [He scratches at his cheek a bit awkwardly. Sheesh, that sure is the kind of boost he needs, Char, except not really.] I have lived with Pokemon for my entire life, barren of humans. I...

[He frowns slightly.]

I believe I am knowledgeable enough. [He furrows his brows.] And I am determined to learn more!

[rivalkidneypunch]

[w o w rude????? (deadcat)]

So, what, you're like some kinda Poke-Mowgli? That's what you're tellin' me?

[idealisms]

[L M F A O makes pa plurk (cryingcat)]

Poke... Mowgli?

[wat.]

[rivalkidneypunch]

[shaking and crying rn WOW so defriending you]

...Never mind.

All I'm sayin' is I've seen trainers like you all over the goddamn place. You think you're some kind of poke-whisperer flower child because all your domestic little pet-shop Pokemon adore you and always do what you say, right?

[idealisms]

[wow okay you do that h e h ^_^]

Not at all. I have seen many Pokemon across the world and I feel I am able to understand them. I can even go as far as comprehending what they are saying, a skill most humans lack.

[rivalkidneypunch]

[makes urgent buttpat plurk ogh mgy gofsd WHY mE?????]

Now that's a fresh load of bullshit. There ain't a single chance in hell a guy like you can speak my language. I'm gettin' real sick of humans that think they know Charizards better'n me, so if I were you? I wouldn't be so damn smug.

[idealisms]

[omg oh no bb (cozy)(cozy)]

Ah... well.

[HE'S. definitely taken aback, um.]

Do Charizard speak in a different manner from other Pokemon? I would like to try to interpret you. If I cannot understand you, then I shall learn how.

[Must understand ALL THE POKEMON.]

[rivalkidneypunch]

Because every Pokemon communicates in exactly the same way, right?

If understanding was just a matter of words, then it'd be a total nonissue, wouldn't it? Half the Pokemon in this city are humanized so people can understand 'em. You're welcome to try to pick up what I lay down, but I can promise right now that you ain't gonna be any different than any other human.

[idealisms]

There are variations, but I have always been able to understand them...! I used to think it was a common trait amongst humans.

[Used to. That was a long time ago, naturally.]

I will try. I want nothing more than to comprehend Pokemon as well as possible!