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[pastsanity]

[In New Bark Town, if anyone is still around, you might find a somewhat frustrated man - tossed back into his Navy uniform for who knows what reason - prodding at his PokeGear, a Wingull perched on his shoulder as if it was the most natural place for it to be. Despite the fact that the man seems to have no idea what to do with the machine, the Wingull, on the other hand, seems to have been accepted with no problem whatsoever.]

... Aha. Is this how it works? Clever. It seems it's more than a simple telephone, Gen.

[The Wingull makes a squawk, at which point Kinzo offers the PokeGear up, allowing the Wingul to lean down and inspect the device. After a few very serious moments of contemplation, the Wingull resumes its place on Kinzo's shoulder, squawks again, then nods in agreement. Kinzo seems to accept this response, since he smirks and chuckles - tossing the PokeGear in the air and catching it, feeling more confident in it now.]

Quite an intelligent bird. I really will have to find out where I can get more like you for the family once I return to Odaware. You're already proving to be quite useful. Now then, shall we see just how useful this is?

[At this point, Kinzo flips on the [VIDEO] function of the PokeGear, greeting viewers with his devilishly handsome Battlerface along with that of his Wingull's curious, but patient, stare. Kinzo is silent for a few moments, looking over the PokeGear as if he's sizing it up, and after he's made a decision, he nods.]

Yes... Yes, it appears to be recording now. I'm not really familiar with this kind of technology, but here it is, exisiting in my hands, so I can't exactly refute its existence, can I? That is, assuming I've not gone mad after all.

In any case...

My name is Ushiromiya Kinzo, and I am the Head of the Ushiromiya Family. [a pause] If there is anyone out there who can give me any information regarding where I am now or, more importantly, how I can return to Odawara... [Kinzo chuckles, flashing the camera a grin]

I promise that you will be rewarded for it.

[And with that, with all the flare and dramatics that one would expect of Ushiromiya Kinzo, he snaps the PokeGear shut and off in a swift movement, ending the video feed. For those still in New Bark, however, Kinzo opens the PokeGear again a few moments later and lets out a relieved sigh.]

... Good. That wouldn't have been nearly as effective if it hadn't actually turned off.

[Gen squawks one last time in agreement, giving a nod, and Kinzo heads off to investigate the town while he awaits a response.]

Comments

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

That's what I said. Kinzo is the name I was born with, and it's the only one I've ever had.

You know this "Battler"?

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

[For some reason Kaito imagined him older...]

Er, yeah. You don't?

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

I'd never heard of him until today. He seems to be rather popular.

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

He was a pretty good friend of mine, though he went home recently.

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

[he bets] So, uh... I guess someone already told you about him?

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Not nearly as much as I would have liked.

What do you know?

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

I think the first thing I should point out is the fact that this world likes to grab people from different points in the timeline. So... things that are usually impossible back home are pretty possible here.

That said... he told me he was your grandson.

[video] 1/2

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

... As if I could believe such a story...

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

So, my grandson the time traveler?

Hoh. What an interesting story. I think I'll look at it just like one.

Tell me more.

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

[snort] Not by choice. Time traveler, hah...

He was my age. Er, Battler was, I mean.

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

... So he was young. [he shakes his head, muttering something about the youth.]

What was he like?

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

-- you sure you want me to spoil all of this for you? You wouldn't rather find out on your own in a few years?

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

[Kinzo pauses, thoughtful. If this is true... he supposes, yes, this is something that might be rather dangerous. Though he's found himself in a rather dangerous position, hasn't he?]

For now, use your discretion. I understand the position you're in can't be that comfortable, but the one I'm in is pretty far from being comfortable also.

Could you keep going?

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

[After a pause, he decides to keep... most of the stuff about the epitaph and the murders to himself. Battler only told him the basics, so he isn't sure he has enough information to really divulge everything Kinzo would want/need to know]

He looked just like you. It's pretty uncanny. Only his hair was red instead of white.

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

... That's all?

Perhaps I should try living on the dangerous side then...

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

Heh. Johto will help you out with that.

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Oh?

I'm far more interested in this puzzle. Allow me to ask you to get rid of some common sense and tell me more.

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

About Johto?

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Battler.

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

[... and here he had thought he had successfully changed the subject]

He was a pretty funny guy! We got along pretty well. Mentioned that he was at some kind of family conference before coming here, but that was about it.

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

...

[Sorry, Kaito, but his and Battler's similarities start to end when you hit their looks.]

Surely, in all the time you knew him, that wasn't all you two spoke of.

[video]

[bakaitoukid]

[he is beginning to notice]

We talked about girls a lot. [THAT IS THE TRUTH]

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

And?

[video]

[pastsanity.livejournal.com]

Too bad. I have a lot to ask him.