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1st Conquest [video; action for Orlea]

[When the video opens, there's a long-haired warlord and his ~~blue dinosaur of doom~~ Lapras standing on the other side of the camera and, while the image is a little lopsided - a result of his phone having been carelessly tossed aside - anyone can see the two are having issues with the decor in their new house.

Which translates to the Pokemon shooting Ice Beams at every single corner of the house because the place is just not cold enough!]

I understand you miss the weather from Nixtorm, my friend, but I don't think this is the most appropriate way to make this new home more suitable to your ta-- aah!

[Mitsuhide doesn't get to finish his sentence because, well, he suddenly finds himself very busy trying to dodge another frosty attack, this time coming in his direction. Sometimes it's impossibly hard to keep his composure, but for some reason, he still tries, adding with a long-suffering sigh:]

... I suppose there is no way to convince you otherwise, is there?

[The Pokemon's only response is one last block of ice, which seems to miss the camera by very little. At least these things don't broadcast in 3D?]

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Nice dog. You tried a leash?

[In fact, it takes him a while to respond because he's still so not used to these communication devices, shh.]

Excuse me? [Not even being ironic here, he genuinely doesn't know what dogs are. Or a leash, for that matter.]

Dog? Okay, well that's too lizard-like to be a dog, but th'leash thing still stands don't you think?

I'm afraid I know not of what you speak. I don't believe there is such a thing as a leash back where I come from.

Huh. Well, it's a collar with a rope you use t'train yer pet. Make sure they get housebroken instead of breaking houses.

[SCREAMING what is this violence why would you treat your friends like that????]

That sounds unnecessarily cruel. If you can communicate with your partners, there is no need for such extreme measures.

*if the samurai only knew...*

Partner? Nah, I mean a pet, y'know? An none of that animal cruelty junk--I ain't no abuser.

[Alas, there is a lot he doesn't know.]

Is a pet to be treated with any less dignity and respect than you would treat one of your own kind? I hardly think any one person would enjoy being subjected to a leash. [~~Mitsuhide, bby, let me tell you about S&M...~~]

Iiiiiiiiiii ain't an authority, but do buddies also trash your digs without regard for you?

*Hey, now. Shibarii is a time-honored art form, you know :D*

Edited (Damn you auto correct) 2013-03-14 15:53 (UTC)

[It takes him a moment (and a bit of staring) to reply because, wow, Ranma, that is not appropriate language, okay.]

Lapras means no disrespect, I'm sure. It is simply that the weather in this land is far warmer than we are familiar with.

*Dad taught him how to punch, not how to enunciate.*

Huh. Hokkaido?

[He needs a better dad.]

Hokkaido...? [What the hell is Hokkaido, man.]

*You and everyone else says that.*

Northern Japan? Er, Ezo?

[He'll just. Shake his head. Slowly.]

I apologize, but these are unfamiliar names to me. I imagine we hail from different lands.

[clearly the obvious conclusion--besides noticing hey this guy has a lapras ~~idk if he had it in the other thread, shush~~--is wow you need more Gym Badges. Because that's why Pokemon misbehave, right?]

Um, how many badges do you have, anyway? It seems like you need some more...

[~~He did, actually.~~ Also, he'll never get used to these people talking weird nonsense to him, okay, he just doesn't get it.]

Badges? I'm afraid I know not of what you speak, milady.

[~~hush I forgot~~ and wow you should. You have a Pokemon, Mitsuhide.]

You know. Gym Badges. You totally need them for Pokemon to listen to you.

[Yes, he has Pokemon. And he also has a kingdom to take care of and a crazy boss to serve. He has no time for battling just for fun and getting badges, okay.]

There is no such a thing in Ransei. Warriors are born with the ability to communicate with Pokemon, although it takes time and diligence to develop that potential.

[wow well ransei clearly sucks then, wow. Get to one of the other regions for real poke-fun!!!]

That's totally weird. So like, how do you heal your Pokemon or let them rest? They need a Pokeball for that!

[No, Ransei is awesome; it's Mitsuhide's life that sucks.]

Certainly not. Medicine and proper rest seem to be all they need in order to replenish their strength. [They actually do have Potions and the like; just not pokeballs.]

[Same thing, really. And clearly they need Pokeballs, too.]

Yeah but like, you can't take them to a Pokemon Center and get them fixed up without Pokeballs.

[Do we need to have a talk about liberating your Pokemon?

And what, pray tell, is a Pokemon Center?

You have Pokemon, but you don't know what a Pokemon Center is? That's totally weird! I thought everywhere had Pokemon Centers!

Maybe you could try turning down the heat, if that's the problem? Or maybe her Poke Ball would be more, uh... temperate? Lapras is part Ice-type, so...

[Silly Rosa, making assumptions like that.]

Edited 2013-03-14 05:29 (UTC)

[WHY DO YOU PEOPLE KEEP TALKING ABOUT ALL THESE THINGS HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT, HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE REALLY SMART AND THIS MAKES HIM FEEL REALLY DUMB ;w;]

That is precisely why Lapras cannot get accustomed to this place very easily; our kingdom is a wintry land, a perfect environment for the Ice-type Pokemon gathering around the castle. [And he's going to. Skip right over that pokeball talk because what are pokeballs, jeez.]

I do appreciate your concern, however. You must be a kind partner to your Pokemon.

[ holy shit that's a blue dinosaur thing

what doe ]

What... is that?

[ unless, wait... wait! that'd make sense, wouldn't it? you know. that. ]

Is that a Pokemon, by any chance?

[Sorry, Shadow, you're getting a video response back. He has barely just learned how to do audio and video ~~without freaking out about the STRANGE VOICES and the TINY PEOPLE INSIDE THE MAGIC BOX~~ so don't ask too much of him.]

Yes. That is a Lapras, as a matter of fact. I imagine you hail from one of those lands where Pokemon do not exist, is that right? [Yes, he's heard of those. And he still finds that very very weird.]

[ In the meantime, Shadow's just going to stick entirely to text, at least until he finds it fitting to reveal himself. Still, though, another Pokemon Trainer? Good, good. Maybe if he persuades this one, he can reach things across bodies of water that he normally couldn't. Hmmm... ]

I see. It is a beauty, I must admit. As for where I hail, I... suppose you could say I hail from Earth. Earth's orbit, if we have to be technical.

My guess is that you are a Pokemon Trainer. Is that right?

[That only means they're going to be playing the switching game until hell knows when, it's cool.]

The Earth's orbit, is it? I... suppose it makes sense you would not see any Pokemon over there. [MITSUHIDE, BABY, THERE IS SO MUCH YOU DON'T KNOW...]

As for being a Pokemon trainer, I'm afraid that is not a title I have heard before. I am, however, someone who fights alongside Pokemon, as a warlord and ruler of the kingdom of Nixtorm.

[ FUN TIMES. ]

A warlord? The ruler of a kingdom? [ Oho, yes, this one really can be of use! He must be good with authority, as well as a powerful tactician. Interesting. ]

I should have recognized the presence of someone so esteemed instantly, Your Majesty. I am terribly sorry.

[ 'Flattery gets you nowhere' is clearly a phrase Shadow doesn't believe in. In fact, he makes it a point to add a video feed of himself, bowing in full to display his respect. ]

My name is Shadow. It is an honor.

[His reaction upon finally seeing Shadow is to lift a pair of eyebrows in mild surprise, but otherwise he manages to keep his cool just fine. He does get a bit curious, though; this... individual was not a Pokemon, though he could easily pass for one. But what manner of creature could he be...?

Ah well, he'll figure it out later. For now, Shadow gets a dismissive shake of his head.]

There is no need for such formalities; this strange land has striped me of my titles, after all. [And then he bows with his head, a polite gesture, bu not overly respectful.] Nevertheless, I am gladdened to make your acquaintance, master Shadow; I am Mitsuhide Akechi, from Nixtorm.

[ His little tail begins to swish, something that can likely be taken as a sweet and welcoming gesture, not unlike a small dog. That's only half-right: it is a welcoming gesture, but it's less to be sweet and more over his thrill at finding more of these Pokemon Trainers. (Sorry, Pokemon Warlords.)

If there is something wrong with being a manipulative sneak, Shadow never, ever wants to be right. ]

That doesn't matter, sire. [ The smallest little smirk. ] I will call you whatever is most comfortable for you. Besides, it isn't as though your title will be striped for long, is it?

[ He should want to go home. Wouldn't that be logical? ]

[Shadow, you are a kawaii; don't even try to play manipulative bastard because Mitsuhide is used to dealing with a real one.]

My name alone shall suffice. [In response to how he should be addressed, that is. As for that other implication... well, that was a very educated guess, Shadow. He had far too many important matters to take care of back home, a war to put an end to.]

I have no intention to seize power for myself, if that is what you mean. [That sounds more like something his master would do.] I do, however, plan to return home as soon as possible, although the residents of his land are hardly cooperative.

[He will avoid fighting, if he can; but if there's no other way, then to war he'll go yet again.]

Yes, that is exactly what I thought. I can relate to your issue.

[ He gives a small hum, scratching at his muzzle in a manner that seems thoughtful, when really, it's just his body seeking movement. Those little traces of excitement does make him a bit more active. ]

Your M-... Mitsuhide. [ He coughs. Right. Keep to what this guy wants, Mr. Kawaiihog. ] If I may offer my services, we may be able to find our ways home. I am particularly fine at combat and investigation... or just anything that would come to your mind.

[ Shadow leans over, his nose wiggling as he waits patiently for any reactions. ]

What will you do?

[... Shadow, you do realize it's a little hard to take you seriously when you're this kawaii, right? HE IS GOING TO ~~CATCH~~ BEFRIEND YOU, POKEWARLORD STYLE.]

Your assistance will be of great value, master Shadow. [He replies with a bow of his head, his mind already going through a million half-drafted plans. If only lord Nobunaga were here, he would definitely know what to do...]

I'm afraid the people of this land either do not possess the knowledge or are not willing to share, so simply asking would be a fruitless labor. I do, however, hear that the rulers of this place welcome new warriors into their ranks, so perhaps that might be a good way to gather more information. And yet...

[And yet Mitsuhide already has a master, and he wishes to serve no one else. This is a problem.]

[ OH NO OH GOD OH-- well actually okay he can pretend for a while if it gives him what he wants. ]

Mas--

Master Shadow? [ Wow, uh, he... can't ever say he's been called that before. He's not sure if that's flattering and ego-boosting or awkward and silly.

Well, it's still awkward either way, isn't it? He's just going to respond with that in mind. ]

I... insist that you call me Shadow. Really. [ That's totally fine. yeah. Better, even! ]

And yet what? Are the rulers difficult to cooperate with?

[ A pause. ]

... Ahem. Are they more difficult to cooperate with than I already thought? [ There. That's better. ]

[WOW YOU PEOPLE SHOULD JUST LEARN HOW TO ASK OKAY also this is not awkward at all, it's just that Mitsuhide is ridiculously polite, so he feels compelled to address others by some kind of title. Even though he himself has just dismissed the need for any. It makes perfect sense in his head.]

If it is your wish. [A nod in acknowledgment, though he neither says nor does much else for the following minute or so. Even if this new acquaintance of his seemed smart and sensible enough, it was too soon to earn his full trust.]

As for the King and Queen, I cannot say. [It wasn't really what he was thinking about, but he can work with this.] But I do imagine one would have easier access to information, should he join their ranks.

[A pause.] You mentioned being skilled at investigation, did you not?

I am very skilled.

[ Investigating, battling, sneaking, manipulating... Shadow knows how to do it all. Mitsuhide just doesn't need to know that last part. You know, reasons. ]

Do you require my assistance in that regard? [ He seems thoughtful, cupping his chin (wait, he has a chin?) with his hand and giving the softest tilt of his head. ] I could do that. What do you have in mind?

[Masamune sure does have manners. He's just gonna sit here laughing at you while his Braviary looking on with some sympathy.

(The boy better be lucky that he's in Highcrest where Lapras won't kick his Braviary's butt.)]

Looks like they're making it just like home.

[... good to know Minimune is about as mature as always. 8|||

(Lapras wouldn't kick Braviary's butt, though, Braviary is being nice. You better watch out for your own ass, mister One-Eyed Dragon.)]

If I can grant Lapras this one small luxury, then so be it. [Although it does come out with a sigh; he could do without the added embarrassment, that's for sure.]

Nevertheless, it is reassuring to see a familiar face. [(Even if it's yours. 8|)] I should hope this place has been kind to you, lord Masamune.

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1st Conquest [video; action for Orlea]

somehow he managed video. Somehow.

right back at ya, bro

The heavens smile upon them.

once in a lifetime, for this one

Miracles can happen again, mitsuhide. Just stay away from those Oda. :)

... welp let's say goodbye to miracles then HE WILL ALWAYS SERVE THE ODA. until he doesn't.

Useless to say stay outta Honnonji too, huh?

... sobbing what no why are you doing this to me WE DO NOT SPEAK OF HONNOJI ;A;

Welp, never mention Jusendo and we are square |D

Sounds like a perfectly fair deal to me uwu

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