first train → voice & action

[infinitefrown]

[Alrighty. Ingo has since discovered his predicament here, and spent some time figuring it out for himself; panicking in front of people isn't something Ingo usually does and he wasn't about to start, despite... you know, being thrown into who knows where with a pair of wings that would look better on a Pidove. Seriously, what is this?!

While all the information to absorb threatened to give him a headache, recovering his Pokémon calmed him down considerably, not to mention putting on his own clothes. That makes everything all better!

Except wait. Hold that "recovering Pokémon" part.]

Excuse me. [The journal icon reveals a rather sour-looking young man. And what are those things on the side of his face anyway? Sideburns?] Allow me to introduce myself-- I am Ingo, a Subway Boss. One of my Pokémon, Chandelure, has disappeared in favor of exploration; if anyone happens to see it-- [He pauses.]

Ah. [That's right, people here probably don't know what a Chandelure looks like...] Chandelure is... to put it simply, a.... sentient chandelier. Illuminated by fire. He is harmless, I assure you, but I apologize in advance for any possible mischief.

Still, if anyone happens to come across him, please let me know. [He mutters something about this "not being the train track he was expecting" before raising his voice again.] Thank you.

[Chandelure can be found about anywhere, barring perhaps the inside of people's houses... and can be found multiple times, as doubtless it'll wander off more than once.

In the meantime, as he has as much a chance of finding the fiery light fixture here as well as there, Ingo himself will be wandering around town, that disgruntled New Feather look in his eyes and a giant... axeface dragon...dinosaur thing following complacently behind him.]

Comments

[dogboy]

[Well, Chien's seen a lot of weird looking monsters, but a floating... light... thing is definitely not one of them. He's kind of stalking the Chandelure through the forest - what is it doing there? who knows! - and is infinitely both curious and wary.]

[infinitefrown]

["Who knows" is right. It doesn't really know itself-- the reasoning is basically WHY NOT.

Chandelure's wandering rather aimlessly, giving an interested flare of its fire every time it comes upon something interesting-- oooh what kind of small furry brown Pokémon is that WAIT NO COME BACK DON'T RUN AWAY -- and generally being unaware of its young stalker.

It pauses around some especially large trees, studying them carefully, then-- being a ghost --cheerfully glides right through them, concealing the fiery light fixture from view. Wonder where it'll pop out next? It may come out facing Chien, and thus discover him...]

[dogboy]

[Hmmmm. It's got fire on it, so it's gotta be weak to water and earth based magics. 'Cause they stomped out fires. He's only got fire, but--

It went through the trees.

Chien's never been afraid of ghosts, or really thought about them existing, because there's nothing like that in the jungle... And when Chandelure pops out face-to-face with Chien, he really can't stop the startled scream.]

Aaah!

[infinitefrown]

[Chandelure screams too, but it's more muted and less... earthly. Which makes sense, considering... well, it's a ghost. Gosh, boy, you surprised it!

Startled, it darts back into the tree, but only for a moment; it peeps out more slowly this time, to see if he's still there. H--Hello? Hi?]

[dogboy]

[He's still there, and fear is definitely overridden by curiosity. He was always good with the monsters back home, at least in Galpos, so... Peeking out form his own hiding spot behind a different tree, peering at the strange creature.]

What are you?

[infinitefrown]

Chaaandelure. [Well, that was certainly more articulated than his scream. Does it answer your question, Chien? Kind of? A little....?]

[dogboy]

Chaaandelu? [No, wait.] Chandelure? That's your name?

[infinitefrown]

Chan. [It tilts slightly, for a "yes." Hooray, you got his name right!]

Chande? [Chandelure waves an arm at him curiously. And your name?]

[dogboy]

I'm Chien. [What a friendly creature! Ghost or not, he likes it. The ethereal fire seems almost... comforting.]

Are you lost? I know the forest pretty well, so.

[infinitefrown]

Chaan... Cheean. [That's about as close as he'll get to pronouncing Chien's name. It's way easier than saying "Ingo," at least!

Chandelure gives a ghosty kind of giggle at the question, but nods. He has no idea where he is! Not too concerning, but finding the way out would probably be a good thing. Also finding Ingo when he's with someone else would probably get him in less trouble.]

[dogboy]

[Well then, it's settled! They are now travelling buddies.]

All right, come on. I don't think the village is far from here, but I don't really like the place anyways. [But he figures Chandelure might be looking for it, since most tend to hang around there, so he motions with his hand to follow and starts off!]

[infinitefrown]

[Oh boy, traveling buddies! He'll stick close behind Chien, flaming cheerfully.]

Chaa? [You don't like it? Why not?]

[dogboy]

I don't really like humans, and there's a lot of them there. [A shrug to accompany it, it's always been like this for him.] So I usually stay in the forest.

[infinitefrown]

Lu... [Oh... Well, that makes sense.

Chandelure pats him with the non-fiery part of his arm in sympathy. He likes humans, they're fun to tease (especially his human), but hey, to each their own.]

[dogboy]

I only go to keep an eye on these traitors and to get food, but I'm learning my way around. [Hell yeah proud of that! The village shouldn't be far off, but Chien's walking kind of slow to be honest.]

If you don't have a home or anything, do you want to stay with me?

[infinitefrown]

[It's all well and good, Chandelure isn't the fastest mover anyway. Hahahah.]

Cheean.... [Aww, Chien, aww. More pats for you. That's awfully sweet of you, but he already has someone to get back to! This is kind of difficult to get across, but he attempts to anyway. dsfbhj]

[dogboy]

[Uhhhhh he will try his best to understand but it kind of makes him sad that even this floating fire monster has someone to get back to.]

Oh. I guess they're in the village then, right?

[infinitefrown]

[He nods. Poor Chien-- but he can come play more, of course...!

Have you ever had your hair ruffled by a light fixture before? Well, now you have.]

[dogboy]

[THAT IS DEFINITELY A NEW EXPERIENCE but he doesn't mind it much, just smiling and swatting a little. But friendly swatting! He appreciates the gesture.]

Hey, cut it out! That's weird! We'll play a lot, even if you hang out with a human.

[infinitefrown]

[Chandelure laughs and relents, drifting and spinning playfully. Of course, of course! He'll be sure to seek you out. Ingo can spare him every now and then!]

[dogboy]

[Jumping after you, Chandelure, they might be on the skirts of the village now but he's willing to play.]

Ingo? That's the human's name?

[infinitefrown]

[Yep, that's him! He's reaaaallly tall (Chandelure floats higher into the air to demonstrate) and has a face like this! (He pulls on his mouth to indicate a frown.) But Ingo is a nice human. He doesn't get too mad when Chandelure wanders off....]

[dogboy]

[Oooh.]

Must be nice to have someone like that looking out for you. He'll be pretty mad right now, right?

[infinitefrown]

[Probably! (Chandelure, why are you laughing....) But he really ought to find him, soon. The more worried Ingo gets, the madder he'll be...]

[dogboy]

[Why are you laughing, Chandelure...]

I wonder where he's at... Bet he didn't think to look in the forest, right? Something with fire like you wouldn't be good in places like this.