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[insanecharisma]

I should like to say that I, personally, am quite relieved to have not fallen in love with a cow this year. Mind you, there is nothing wrong with a tender steak dinner. Simply that a line ought to be drawn between loving animals and... well.

[Soryk pauses.]

Loving animals.

[With a flick of his wrist, he continues.]

On a related subject, after a good deal of thought, I have decided it is far past the time in which I should like some information on the creatures we refer to as 'Pokémon.' Their properties, naturally, and other such traits.

[Someone's poisoning extravaganza didn't go quite the way he planned.] For instance, what allows a Pokémon to die and yet, miraculously return from the dead? Eating habits. Life cycles. And so on.

I always thought they were merely animals with a higher intelligence than that of a house pet, yet it seems there is something more to them. If you are a Pokémon, share with me some about yourself. If you have a Pokémon, tell me about your companion. I would very much appreciate it.

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[vidya]

[rivalsolarbeam]

[The face on the screen is a people Bulba, but that icon is definitely the kind of face he's making.]

Thanks for noticing the whole intelligence thing.

[insanecharisma]

[Nothing can bring down Soryk's good mood. Not even grump Bulba face.]

I hardly questioned it to begin with. I was merely acknowledging that I am uninformed with it comes to those types. If someone wants to step forward and change that, I assure you. I would welcome it.

[rivalsolarbeam]

Insulting us and acknowledging that in the same breath miiiight make some of us less inclined to tell you much, just saying.

[insanecharisma]

It is hardly an insult to admit an error on my part. Mind you, the closest exposure I have had to your type would be my class and considering I come from a world where non-humans are common, I have had no way to identify any of you.

It was not meant to be a personal slight. Just a matter of a misunderstanding that I am attempting to remedy.

[whirlwind_wolfman]

There's a lot to learn in regards to Pokémon. The Library is a very good resource for the basics. And considering how few of them might enjoy being compared to house pets, you might find that to be one of very few ports of call in your hunt for knowledge.

[insanecharisma]

Most would not enjoy being compared to house pets. I am unable to refute that. However I should like to note that such was a thought process in a distant past. Obviously I know better.

And while a book would likely be informative and I shall look into just such a thing, I have a distinct interest in speaking to at least one directly. One cannot learn everything from tomes, after all.

[whirlwind_wolfman]

I somewhat understand. I, like you, come from a world where Pokémon aren't native. I am, however, gifted with a little more natural insight considering my heritage. Comparisons of that nature, even if you admit they're mistaken and outdated, may cause you more trouble than clarifying your position is worth. That's not intended as a reprimand. Simply explaining.

I'm a licensed trainer, at any rate. I've a Charizard and a Vaporeon as my partners. I also have the ability to speak with Pokémon - and other creatures besides - in something resembling their own tongue. If you've any specific questions, I'll do what I can to answer them.

[insanecharisma]

So I would imagine. Where explanations are concerned, all the same. People are so very one track of mind.

[Hey. He's an elf. He's used to that.]

Do they have one common language then? Considering you can speak with them. I understand they come in quite the variety. I have some in my class, I imagine, though I would hardly know how to identify them.

[whirlwind_wolfman]

Aye. It's essentially one tongue with different aspects. Where the ear hears variations on their species names, or roars or squeaks, each can understand the other perfectly. Onix to Zubat to Oddish to Trubbish. I've yet to meet an exception. The speed at which they speak can make communication tricky in some regards - Slowpoke, for example, speak as they do everything else. At an extremely sedate pace. By contrast, an Electrike may not wish to spend the time it takes for the Slowpoke to say its piece. In such instances, communication can be hampered, but there is no actual language barrier that I've ever encountered.

[insanecharisma]

[Soryk taps at his chin with some consideration.]

I never would have guessed. What is it that allows them to communicate in our common tongue when they shift into their human-like forms, then? Is that simply a part of the package they are offered when bestowed such a gift? How fascinating.

[whirlwind_wolfman]

I believe, and someone may correct me in this instance if the conclusions I've drawn are divorced from the fact of the matter, that it's partially the technology. The TM, or Technical Machine, that is used by most Pokémon students to become Human comes equipped with the language. TMs are used generally to learn moves as a Pokémon that they might not normally know. Thunderpunch on a Charizard for example, or Bulldoze for a Venusaur. It implants data directly into the Pokémon's brain to allow for practical application of these techniques and I believe it does the same for language. The other part of it is that most Pokémon - especially those who've grown up around Humans - have an understanding of the language already. They just lack the physical ability to reproduce the words. This, of course, isn't the case for Psychics and Ghosts, who can communicate in our tongue even without human vocal chords. In some cases, at least.

[insanecharisma]

I see...

I had originally thought that they would be akin to some of the people of my world, but it would seem they are far more. In fact, this place seems downright mundane for their sort. I wonder what interest would bring them here when they have such a capacity.

[Definitely nothing like house cats. Soryk's rather surprised. In a most pleasant fashion. No wonder he didn't have as many results as he'd expected.]

Just hearing about them is a bit enchanting. I regret that I did not ask sooner. You, sir, have been an immense help and I do very much appreciate it. You are of the faculty, are you not?

[whirlwind_wolfman]

I'm the Martial Arts teacher. Jon Talbain.

And I'm happy to have been of service - I understood nothing about them until I took it upon myself to learn, and there's a lot to be gained by passing along that knowledge to interested parties. A little understanding goes a long way, after all.

[VeeDeeO]

[almost_a_mermaid]

[House pets aren't dumb. That's hurtful to imply.]

Um. Hello. I'm Chiyo, a Vaporeon. As a Pokemon, I have water properties and my composition allows me to melt into water as needed.

[A pause as she isn't sure what else to share and if she should.]

...I'm not sure if I can answer all your questions, but I'll try. Is there something in particular you'd like to know?

[insanecharisma]

I agree. Begrudgingly. I have not made it a habit to ask many questions. That is something I am attempting to remedy. I do not think it is ever too late to show interest in such things.

It would also seem that we are both on the faculty. Although I do not teach anything of combat. I am the instructor of the poisons room. My knowledge on martial arts is lacking, but I am familiar with close quarters combat.

[insanecharisma]

[Soryk has never had a smart house pet. It's not personal. Just a poor track record.

He raises an eyebrow as he listens.]

I was perfectly content with anything you were comfortable to share. As I said before, my information on pokemon is a bit sparse. While I intend to take an opportunity to associate myself with the books in the library, first account information would equally be educational.

I do have to ask if all pokemon can take on elemental forms if that is of their background.

[forgetbeam]

Pokemon don't seem to be the only things capable of coming back from the dead, especially here.

Or do you mean ghost types? [He's studied!!]

[insanecharisma]

I must confess that I have not the faintest what 'ghost type' means or implies. Although what you said before also catches my interest. Are you claiming that those who have died can still appear here?

[forgetbeam]

Well, perfectly normal human beings who should be dead where they came from are very much alive here, is all.

[HA HA, BUT ENOUGH OF THAT, HOW ABOUT THAT OTHER TOPIC.]

But as for ghost type Pokemon--! They seem to be a topic of serious interest debate in the field of Pokemon research, from what I've read! They can be lay eggs that hatch into other ghost types, yet they can also be the 'afterlife' stage of what was formerly a different kind of Pokemon entirely! Something like that is incredibly strange, if you ask me!

[insanecharisma]

...Did you just say that these ghost types can lay eggs?

[Because yes. That's exactly what he's getting out of this conversation.]

...But... It... It is a ghost.

[YOU HAVE RUINED EVERYTHING FOR HIM. HOW DARE YOU.]

[forgetbeam]

That's exactly what's so strange about it! None of the debates I've read in to seem to come to any conclusion about what this means, either...!

[And now it's bugging him ALL OVER AGAIN.]

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[thishereismonapizza]

[Somehow hearing Pokemon being referred to as an animal gets Mona's blood boiling. Considering her roommate is a Pokemon in question, she isn't going to sit quietly on the network and let this jerk call them stupid. Mona certainly doesn't think Chiyo is a simple minded animal, or an animal at all!]

How dare you compare those cute monsters to having the intelligence of a house pet!

[insanecharisma]

[THE BUGGING IS CONTAGIOUS. HOW COULD YOU DO THIS? HOW DARE YOU OPEN THIS DOOR TO IMPOSSIBILITIES.]

Have we no ghost types to ask this of?? Is that impossible?

[insanecharisma]

[By this point, Soryk is completely bored by people lacking reading comprehension, so he's not actually offended by it. Regardless of Mona being incredibly displeased.

But the whole point is to try being personable, right? Right.]

The implication was that the thoughts regarding their intelligence was something that took place in the past. Regardless, I admitted that I had thought wrong. Amusing how people keep managing to miss that.

[thishereismonapizza]

Yeah, you did think wrong. How could you compare a Pokemon like that when they can transform into a human form? I'll admit, I'm not the smartest tool in the shed, but even on my first day of meeting a Pokemon I knew they weren't stupid.