[ it isn’t the first time that someone’s made a mistake with his name, simple as it is, but he doubts that it’s out of malice. that sassiness isn’t lost on him though, but he isn’t about to judge jaune on it unless he keeps it up. he smiles politely, stepping closer. ]
My apologies. Your name is Jaune, isn’t it? [ he offers a hand for him to shake, should he want to. ] You’re right - this meeting is long overdue.
[ he’s at least met each of his teammates, along with most of the others from his world. the opportunity just hasn’t come up until now. ]
[ Jaune sees no reason to refuse the hand and accepts the handshake. ]
Jaune Arc.
I, uh... Nora thought you were family for a while. [ Look, it's old, but they have a lot to catch up on. ] What was that like?
[ A pleasant experience, he imagines. He heard as much from Nora's side of the story, but he'd like to get Steven's perspective of that bizarre week. ]
[ yay! it's good to be amicable, especially when this young man is a good four inches taller than him. it makes him feel a little better about it. ]
And I was convinced of the same, oddly enough. [ he chuckles. now that was an odd week. ] It was interesting, to say the least... Our false memories seemed to match up perfectly.
[ that wasn't how it was for many others - even those from the same world. he's still curious about that. ]
It seemed natural at the time. That obviously changed when things returned to normal, but both of us took it in stride.
I could tell as much. She speaks highly of each and every one of you.
[ he’s been told a few stories about her team’s time back in remnant - some of the better ones, he imagines. but he also knows that nora has no blood-related family; the family that she had was one that she had found on her own. ]
We did speak about it afterwards, but I’m glad to know that it wasn’t uncomfortable for her. [ she had communicated as much, but it feels better to have reassurance. ] I hope your experience wasn’t too troubling.
Nope! Just a housemate thought I was an ex who dumped her, so I was forced to live on the street for a few days. As for my real girlfriend? She wasn't even around for any of it.
[ Although, Pyrrha's absence didn't have much to do with event shenanigans. It still would have been nice to have her, but he understands why it couldn't be so. ]
Oh! Also took up smoking for some reason! Yeah. So, y'know, pretty great week for my lungs.
[ steven is not very good at comforting strangers, but that sure sounds rough... and smoking kills, so that’s not good at all! but he has his best reassuring smile on, and nods at the young man. ]
You at least seem to be able to look back on it in good humour. I think that counts for something.
[ death is definitely the big one, but emotional trauma isn’t fun either. no matter, though - the subject has changed to something that is very much his element! he nods. ]
It’s quite a common practice in the world I’m from. Pokémon live alongside humans as companions and partners - as for me, I’m a Pokémon Trainer by profession.
[ he pauses for a moment, thinking. ]
If you’d like to step outside for a moment, I’d be happy to show you.
[ true to his word, the front yard is empty. what he does instead is reach behind him for two poké balls at his belt - wordlessly, he enlarges them from their portable state and throws them into the air. they each crack open with a flash of energy, revealing two verydifferent-looking monsters. ]
These are just two members of my team. [ he gestures to them properly: ] Carbink and Aggron.
[ the floor is open for questions! both pokémon are staring at jaune curiously - aggron gives a flick of its heavy tail, while carbink’s ears twitch inquisitively. ]
[ poor aggron looks more than a little dejected at not getting any attention, but steven will make up for that by coaxing him to lean down for some well-deserved head rubs. it’s okay, big guy. some people just like small and cute more than big and imposing...
carbink on the other hand, will turn to steven for confirmation on whether or not this new person is kosher. when he nods, it’ll hop its way over to jaune and stop at his feet, doing a friendly little twirl in greeting. always a crowd-pleaser... ]
I’m afraid I don’t do the species naming. [ read: i have no idea why it’s called that ] It’s just what we know this certain Pokémon to be.
From what I know about Grimm, it may be as similar as a comparison I can manage. Still, it's important to note that Pokémon can be unruly in the wild at worst, but never evil.
[ as the saying goes, there's no such thing as a bad pokémon. carbink is a little ambivalent to the sudden stranger cuddles at first, but gradually relaxes - its body is hard as diamonds, but the collar separating its body from its head is as soft and fluffy as cotton candy! aggron parts himself from his trainer's petting to watch jaune address him, opening his mouth in what appears to be its best attempt at a smile with a jaw that vicious. ]
That's about right. [ well done, jaune! full points to you. ] Though that's not to say that Carbink can't hold its own in battle as well - both of them are good friends of mine and essential members of my team.
Indeed. [ he nods. ] Some more than others. Carbink had been with me for a little over a year before arriving here, whereas Aggron was caught when I was a bit younger than you.
[ in fact, he was the first pokemon that he caught on his own - as an aron in granite cave. there are plenty of memories there; the fond look in his eye as he gazes up at aggron says as much. ]
I specialize in training Steel and Rock-type Pokemon; as I travel and meet new ones, my team tends to change.
Caught... you mean inside those little magic balls, right?
[ Not that Jaune thinks of these Pokemon as Steven's prisoners, but he's quietly wondering what the difference is, because there must be one. The Pokemon look happy in captivity... even inside those tiny balls. ]
Yes and no. Poké Balls are indispensable tools for Trainers, but they're the product of science and technology. Magic doesn't exist in my world.
[ as "magical" as some pokémon seem to be, it's all based on observable scientific phenomena. he's had to explain this enough times that he knows how to put people's worries at ease. ]
The relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers is a willing exchange. If they felt so inclined, any of them could easily break out of their Poké Balls and refuse to take my commands. They're designed for both comfort of the Pokémon and ease of portability.
[ even carbink will look up and nod its body as well as it can in jaune's hold. that's right! ]
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[ He's being sassy on purpose, having been the only member of the house that Steven hasn't been acquainted with despite being here for half a year.
... The name is an honest mistake, though. ]
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[ it isn’t the first time that someone’s made a mistake with his name, simple as it is, but he doubts that it’s out of malice. that sassiness isn’t lost on him though, but he isn’t about to judge jaune on it unless he keeps it up. he smiles politely, stepping closer. ]
My apologies. Your name is Jaune, isn’t it? [ he offers a hand for him to shake, should he want to. ] You’re right - this meeting is long overdue.
[ he’s at least met each of his teammates, along with most of the others from his world. the opportunity just hasn’t come up until now. ]
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Jaune Arc.
I, uh... Nora thought you were family for a while. [ Look, it's old, but they have a lot to catch up on. ] What was that like?
[ A pleasant experience, he imagines. He heard as much from Nora's side of the story, but he'd like to get Steven's perspective of that bizarre week. ]
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And I was convinced of the same, oddly enough. [ he chuckles. now that was an odd week. ] It was interesting, to say the least... Our false memories seemed to match up perfectly.
[ that wasn't how it was for many others - even those from the same world. he's still curious about that. ]
It seemed natural at the time. That obviously changed when things returned to normal, but both of us took it in stride.
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[ He says it fondly when he thinks of how easygoing she can be. In many ways, Nora is the heart of JNPR.
But she's also the hammer. ]
Our team is the only family she has, and... I think it meant a lot to her. It's nice to know that not everyone had a terrible experience at the time.
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[ he’s been told a few stories about her team’s time back in remnant - some of the better ones, he imagines. but he also knows that nora has no blood-related family; the family that she had was one that she had found on her own. ]
We did speak about it afterwards, but I’m glad to know that it wasn’t uncomfortable for her. [ she had communicated as much, but it feels better to have reassurance. ] I hope your experience wasn’t too troubling.
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[ Although, Pyrrha's absence didn't have much to do with event shenanigans. It still would have been nice to have her, but he understands why it couldn't be so. ]
Oh! Also took up smoking for some reason! Yeah. So, y'know, pretty great week for my lungs.
[ TWO THUMBS UP. ]
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[ steven is not very good at comforting strangers, but that sure sounds rough... and smoking kills, so that’s not good at all! but he has his best reassuring smile on, and nods at the young man. ]
You at least seem to be able to look back on it in good humour. I think that counts for something.
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[ Jaune shrugs it off in good humour. These kids you're trying to adopt have been through worse. ]
Anyway - Nora says you train monsters? How's that work?
[ Aren't they supposed to be fought and killed?!?!? ]
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[ death is definitely the big one, but emotional trauma isn’t fun either. no matter, though - the subject has changed to something that is very much his element! he nods. ]
It’s quite a common practice in the world I’m from. Pokémon live alongside humans as companions and partners - as for me, I’m a Pokémon Trainer by profession.
[ he pauses for a moment, thinking. ]
If you’d like to step outside for a moment, I’d be happy to show you.
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...Wait, what do you mean? Did you, like, tie them up outside or something? I hope they're okay.
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[ true to his word, the front yard is empty. what he does instead is reach behind him for two poké balls at his belt - wordlessly, he enlarges them from their portable state and throws them into the air. they each crack open with a flash of energy, revealing two very different-looking monsters. ]
These are just two members of my team. [ he gestures to them properly: ] Carbink and Aggron.
[ the floor is open for questions! both pokémon are staring at jaune curiously - aggron gives a flick of its heavy tail, while carbink’s ears twitch inquisitively. ]
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[ HOLY SHIT. They're so CUTE. Well, one of them!!! The other one looks like it could bite Jaune's face off. ]
AWESOME.
Can I touch Carbink? Which one's Carbink? The small one is Carbink, right? Why's it called Carbink?! Hi Carbink!
[ This is a better love story than Twilight. Don't worry, Aggron will have some attention soon, too! ]
neither of those links worked OH WELL YOU KNOW
carbink on the other hand, will turn to steven for confirmation on whether or not this new person is kosher. when he nods, it’ll hop its way over to jaune and stop at his feet, doing a friendly little twirl in greeting. always a crowd-pleaser... ]
I’m afraid I don’t do the species naming. [ read: i have no idea why it’s called that ] It’s just what we know this certain Pokémon to be.
IT'S COOL I FIGURED IT OUT
[ Jaune picks up Carbink in his arms, not finding it weird at all that he wants to cuddle a living rock. It's the bunny ears, man!!!
He turns to Aggron now, greeting the other Pokemon, too. ]
I bet you're a fierce fighter - I can see why they'd call you Aggron. Y'know, like... aggro. Aggressive-iron. Aggron! Hah, cracked it.
sasuga adi-kun!!
[ as the saying goes, there's no such thing as a bad pokémon. carbink is a little ambivalent to the sudden stranger cuddles at first, but gradually relaxes - its body is hard as diamonds, but the collar separating its body from its head is as soft and fluffy as cotton candy! aggron parts himself from his trainer's petting to watch jaune address him, opening his mouth in what appears to be its best attempt at a smile with a jaw that vicious. ]
That's about right. [ well done, jaune! full points to you. ] Though that's not to say that Carbink can't hold its own in battle as well - both of them are good friends of mine and essential members of my team.
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[ It sounds like they're both speaking from experience here. ]
Have you had them for a long time?
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[ in fact, he was the first pokemon that he caught on his own - as an aron in granite cave. there are plenty of memories there; the fond look in his eye as he gazes up at aggron says as much. ]
I specialize in training Steel and Rock-type Pokemon; as I travel and meet new ones, my team tends to change.
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[ Not that Jaune thinks of these Pokemon as Steven's prisoners, but he's quietly wondering what the difference is, because there must be one. The Pokemon look happy in captivity... even inside those tiny balls. ]
I wonder what they do in there...
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[ as "magical" as some pokémon seem to be, it's all based on observable scientific phenomena. he's had to explain this enough times that he knows how to put people's worries at ease. ]
The relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers is a willing exchange. If they felt so inclined, any of them could easily break out of their Poké Balls and refuse to take my commands. They're designed for both comfort of the Pokémon and ease of portability.
[ even carbink will look up and nod its body as well as it can in jaune's hold. that's right! ]