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[The video clicks on to focus not on Xemnas, but a rather sedate looking kadabra carefully picking burrs out of a blitzle's fur, the ever-present kadabra-spoon held in its teeth. Both have rather new looking and fairly loose black collars studded with small silvery ...studs, and a single bright silver charm a little too distant to make out clearly. Neither seem to mind said collars, possibly because they'd be able to get them off very easily if they wanted to. When Xemnas speaks, likely the one holding the camera, he sounds bemused.]
I have finally seen evolution in this world for myself, but not with one of the pokemon I have had the longest. Is it odd, that the abra I captured not so long ago, evolved so quickly into its next form? Or is this common for wild-caught pokemon? I have high hopes of seeing the second stage of Regret's own evolution soon.
[The blitzle notices the camera first and perks up visibly. Then begins making faces at it, no small fete for a horselike face. Aside from a slow flick of its rather fluffy tail, the kadabra doesn't bother to divert from its goal of burrs.]
Additionally the growlithe that had chosen to accompany me is still present. If anyone is desirous of having a free growlithe, alert me and I will bring it somewhere you can capture it. To the young man I purchased the gastly egg from: it is a remarkable creature, and one I suspect I will keep for some time. You must be very pleased with its parents.
[The video clicks on to focus not on Xemnas, but a rather sedate looking kadabra carefully picking burrs out of a blitzle's fur, the ever-present kadabra-spoon held in its teeth. Both have rather new looking and fairly loose black collars studded with small silvery ...studs, and a single bright silver charm a little too distant to make out clearly. Neither seem to mind said collars, possibly because they'd be able to get them off very easily if they wanted to. When Xemnas speaks, likely the one holding the camera, he sounds bemused.]
I have finally seen evolution in this world for myself, but not with one of the pokemon I have had the longest. Is it odd, that the abra I captured not so long ago, evolved so quickly into its next form? Or is this common for wild-caught pokemon? I have high hopes of seeing the second stage of Regret's own evolution soon.
[The blitzle notices the camera first and perks up visibly. Then begins making faces at it, no small fete for a horselike face. Aside from a slow flick of its rather fluffy tail, the kadabra doesn't bother to divert from its goal of burrs.]
Additionally the growlithe that had chosen to accompany me is still present. If anyone is desirous of having a free growlithe, alert me and I will bring it somewhere you can capture it. To the young man I purchased the gastly egg from: it is a remarkable creature, and one I suspect I will keep for some time. You must be very pleased with its parents.
[fwooosh]
Date: 2013-09-01 02:59 am (UTC)[Ah, his favourite subject of discussion. He pauses to gather his thoughts before continuing.]
The war has had more ripples and effects on things than can be counted. The universe is stilted, the scales are tipped, but yet the so-called defenders who espouse balance cannot see past their own shadows to understand the truth. They concern themselves with the predations of darkness on light without understanding that without the supremacy of light there would be no need for such things.
[Sigh. Lightbearers are so predictable in that way. It's something he's given much thought to over the years.]
It is a wise consideration. I have not yet left the starting location as I have been availing of it all that I can before I move on. As mentioned before, mobility is something of an issue. I must make the most of everything I do in a given location for the time being.
[He does not consider it a deference or personal favour. It's simply the actions of those working in conjunction on a similar goal. Facilitating each other is natural as long as that relationship pans out.]
Do as you wish in that regard. There is a good deal to learn before the first steps in a new direction can be taken. It may be some time before we may make even the slightest headway. Separation is useful in that it gives us a broader coverage of people and places. We can communicate easily enough through this device or planned meeting for more sensitive information if necessary.
[He knows the people who would know of Xemnas, and thus it's easy to extrapolate that there are some of those number present.]
Who is it that you would advise avoiding, then?
[pewpewpew]
Date: 2013-09-01 03:30 am (UTC)Perhaps he is helpful because I am just different enough. Similar enough to feel a sense of obligation, different enough where he believes it is a choice. It matters not, either way.
[Inevitably they'd get what they wanted, and Xemnas found it useful to have Vanitas as a semi-ally. If it meant feigning anything like actual interest beyond what was useful, then that was a small price to pay and good practice besides.
Listening to Xehanort unroll his own thoughts and ideas on the matter is almost but not quite hearing his own ideas aloud. Perhaps time and being so long without a heart had led to too much distance from the original concept; he would have to start paying more attention.]
Eventually, in time, they will see the error of their decisions. Or they will be consumed by them. New Bark Town will take... mm, several days, yes. Even with Regret's new size and not having to travel on foot there is Ilex Forest to contend with.
[Acquiring Xehanort a higher level fire-type is definitely a good idea, with the preponderance of insects to deal with. Insects were amazingly, gloriously flammable.]
In time, we will be able to make use of the telepathic pokemon this world possesses. It is best if you find your own in that regard, so its bond will be strongest to you. Then communication with these devices, which may not always be secure, will prove irrelevant.
Until your situation is more secure, the champions of light are best avoided in any physical meeting, they may through means unknown grasp who you are and what you intend. Sora seems displaced from my time, knowing things I have not yet bothered to mention to anyone at all, it may be he is from the future. His allies are also a risk for the time being. You may know the silver-haired boy who travels with him. I have a sneaking suspicion there's more than one.
[But it's only a suspicion, as it's quite possible Riku just suffers from multiple personalities.]
Likewise there is a young girl, black haired and blue eyed, who wears the coat of my Organization now and again. Tread cautiously, though I do not think she is an active danger. There is a loud, brash man who may contact you, who seems to be some form of enforcement in his world. He is also to be wary of. One of my own is proving foolish enough to levy threats against me, he may choose to do the same to you if he grasps any connection between us, though I don't put much faith in his ability to line up the dots. These are likely to be the only ones who may trouble you, but I trust you will be cautious enough to avoid undue problems. Few are likely to go out of their way to harass a 'fragile old man'.
[Because Xehanort is old hat at being cautious. Really old hat. Attached are sound clips of each one; Sora. Riku. Riku2, who is probably the replica. Xion. Carter Blake, and Demyx.]
[oh no look out it's a ray gun]
Date: 2013-09-01 03:55 am (UTC)It will not be difficult to keep occupied for several days. There are many Pokemon in the vicinity with which to train my own, and with this device it is simple enough to gather information from others. I have weathered worse prisons than this.
[At least it's not an island...]
Telepathic... quite a handy feat. These creatures run the gamut of ability... a veritable living, loyal toolbox for those willing to use them. When the opportunity presents itself, I will attempt to obtain one.
[If what Xemnas says is true, it may be that Sora is the Sora that he knew, the one he attempted to seed after reconstitution. That poses a bit of trouble. He listens to the voice samples a couple times, matching names with faces carefully.]
This Sora may hail from the same time as I, then... though he would not be a threat. He is as he always is, a dull child who relies overly on others. He would not know of the plan were he not informed by those who actively attempted to interfere... Riku, the silver-haired boy you spoke of, may be more of a concern if he is similarly temporally disposed. That there is two is intriguing...
There is doubtful little reason for me to speak with them, as I have little desire to deal with them until a more secure footing in this place has been established.
[Though indirectly prodding them to gather information is still a possibility.]
Of course, this is a part I use well to my advantage. Even if these children do ascertain my location, to move against me would be foolish. Why, I am a powerless old man in a world and out of time, with only words to my name. Have they no shame?
[space lasors]
Date: 2013-09-01 04:39 am (UTC)[But it's still an island. Oops.]
I have heard rumors of pokemon far above and beyond even the might of the ones we can ordinarily catch. These 'legendaries' may be a venue worth pursuing, eventually.
[It's a casual addition, but given Xemnas planned on taking over the world if he was stuck here very long, it was a good one to be aware of. He might well need them. And if he's going to conquer the world, it's good to let his other self in on it sooner or later in case they have similar ideas.]
Riku seems to be of similar age as Sora, but unlike Sora did not recognize me. We have had a fairly cordial relationship since in spite of what must have been his friend's warnings. It may be that he has no memory of the past handful of years. It's a puzzle I've been picking at, though I have had no reason to antagonize him and he is sensible enough to not cause trouble where trouble does not need to be caused. He may be a lesser concern because of it.
[There is in the background another brief rustle, and a low word to someone or something off-mic. By the rapid sound of small hoofbeats, and following sounds, he might be packing up wherever he is with intention of leaving. There's much work to do and there's no reason he can't get started and finish his conversation.]
Some do have no shame, but others will if lucky berate them for you should they act up. What could an old man possibly do, even in this place?
[What indeed. Those who would inevitably overlook Xehanort were going to regret it sooner or later.]
[breaking the speed of liiiight]
Date: 2013-09-01 05:12 am (UTC)If it is an island, it is bigger than the ones I knew. Far more tolerable with so much to do.
To command the loyalty and respect of such a beast would be no mean feat. These Pokemon...
[He has an idea in passing, but he holds onto it without voicing it for a moment. There is still much more to learn before he will deliver any possible conclusions.]
If he did not recognize you, then he is of no later than the Seeker's time. Perhaps before, if he is more amicable and less withdrawn. The Seeker had a rather profound influence on him... [though his tone turns slightly sour. Lost avenues, effort chased down paths that were blocked off before they could even branch.] If he does not know you then there is even less possibility of him recognizing me. There is little reason for things to not continue as they are now, then.
[He does not comment on the sounds. Xemnas knows what he is doing. There is little need to call attention to such things.]
There is little concern for the time being. We will speak more when you arrive.
[surrender now or-- no. wrong script]
Date: 2013-09-01 09:25 pm (UTC)[After that, who knows.]
Indeed. I have sought to maintain at least politeness, as it seems he is the keeper of many strong creatures and frequently offers their offspring for sale. He is not yet an enemy and I see no reason to make one of him.
[What goes unsaid is exactly how useful Riku could be to them if he were more amicable to the presence of any Xehanort, be it Xehanort himself, or Xemnas, or even the Heartless that caused so many headaches not long ago. If the boy had no built up immunity to darkness.. well. Sora wouldn't be needed.]
I will endeavor to reach New Bark Town as swiftly as possible, once I have acquired an appropriate growlithe. The species by and large is fairly rambunctious, I should be able to find something less likely to bark and constantly run in circles with a few hours' work.
[whoops XD]
Date: 2013-09-02 10:05 am (UTC)[But let's not get into that, shall we?]
He is not yet who he will become, and that is all that is necessary. There is little need to antagonize him. Cultivating him seems to be a far better option...
[Even if that's not possible anymore, it's still nice to think along those lines.]
Perhaps even I can find equal footing with him. Only time will tell.
I trust in your judgment in that regard. I will be here waiting. There is much we must speak of when we have a more secure means.
[Having the right script is important. Plus a much smaller post.]
Date: 2013-09-02 09:07 pm (UTC)If his pokemon foundered, he would see they're well healed afterwards.]
Very well. I will contact you again when I am near the city.