.001 | All the important questions

[diehardreaper]

Fancy that. It does work! Will wonders never cease. Bit of fancy metal... never thought'd be really what they told us, eh?

[ So have this guy staring around this here Gear thingamabob. ]

Right, so... this lady what claims to be my mum said this'd be some sort of communication device so figured I'd give it a go. Bit of a question for you lot.. hang on. C'mere you-- [ And he's reaching off with one arm to tug a Duskull closer to him. ]

How d'you know if this little blighter's a boy or a girl? Couldn't really decide on a right name for it yet.

[ Oddly enough, the Duskull seems happy for the attention and actually waves to the camera. ]

And one more thing. Are any of you lot familiar with the name William T. Spears or Grell Sutcliffe? If you are, d'you mind passing on word that I've gotten here?

The name's Ronald Knox of London's Grim Reaper Dispatch Department, by the way. Thanks!

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[ladywithnovoice]

Did she tell you what the Pokedex is? That's what's worked pretty well for me so far in figuring out their sex.

Welcome to Johto, by the way. I'm Red.

[pipers_son]

Oh, yer one a Suit's friends! [Will Joker ever use Williams' real name? Nah.] 'Lo there! 'Fraid ya missed him some months back, however.

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[diehardreaper]

I think she did but I have to admit my attention was somewhere else. Have to admit there was a lot on my mind, really.

[diehardreaper]

Suit?

[ He does vaguely remember someone calling his boss by that name. Aaaaaaand squinting a second. ]

...Hang on, you look a touch familiar.

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[codpieces]

[ huh— ]

Why don't you get your ask on at your spooky pokebro?

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[ladywithnovoice]

I can understand that.

Anyway, it's the other device that should be in your backpack.

[pipers_son]

Yeah, I- ahaha. [Haaaaaa....] He sorta collected my soul.

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[hardknoxlife]

Right! I'll make sure to give that a butchers soon enough.

Thanks for the welcome by the way, Red.

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[diehardreaper]

[ !! ]

Ah, yeah, that's right! The bloke from the manor!

[diehardreaper]

[ All but facepalming. ]

Blimey... can't even imagine what sort've trouble I'm going to get in if the Board gets wind of this. [ A beat. ] No offense'n all but you're supposed to be dead.

So.... how's it you're here in one piece?

[ Another pause. ]

...does that mean I'm dead? That scythe got me good but... didn't think it'd get me good enough to kill me again...

[ ...Ronald please. ]

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[ladywithnovoice]

No problem. If you need any help, I'll be sure to tell you what I can even though I'm still pretty new myself.

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[diehardreaper]

Tried that already, mate. All I get's a bit of confused shrug is all.

[ And as if to demonstrate, the Duskull does said shrug which could all but mean "I dunno." ]

[pipers_son]

Yeah, I sorta remember that bit.

[It's pretty hard to forget losing an arm and dying of bloodloss while everything is on fire, Ronald.]

Anyway, not yer jurisdiction, dunno, dunno.

In that order.

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[diehardreaper]

I appreciate the help! Just how long have you been here by the way, if you do not mind my asking.

[Video]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I'm familiar with the sssecond name.

[Though it's been years since he's heard the name Grell here.]

I'm afraid you've missed them. By sssseveral years!

[hardknoxlife]

Yeah, that sounds like something he'd say...

[ But hey, at least Ron's good natured about it... unlike Mister You're Supposed to Be Dead Don't Get Cozy. ]

Welcome to a second life then, mate. Ah... You... went by Joker, didn't you? You rather I call you that or d'you fancy your real name?

[Video]

[diehardreaper]

D'you mean Mister Sutcliffe?

[ All the staring because what's with the extended lisp and... years? ]

Hold on, that doesn't sound right. I was with him 'bout an hour ago when we were on that ship!

[pipers_son]

[Thank god for small blessings, right?]

Definitely prefer it ta dyin'! [Like. By a lot.] Joker's good- it's as real a name for me as any.

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[ladywithnovoice]

Just a couple of months. I've heard there are people who have been here for years.

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[codpieces]

[ if the duskull doesn't know, then . . .

then the answer is none of the above! which means—! ]

. . . A motherfucker can be both?

[ whoa ]

[Video]

[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Yesss, that's exactly who I mean! And I don't care when you saw him last, it's been years since he was last here. And good riddance!

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[enjoymyatelier]

[...he's got to ask about that last bit, but... equivalent exchange and all that. He might as well help out with that question, first...]

That communication device actually has several functions beyond just talking to people over video --- you can also use it to get more information on the Pokemon you encounter, so that might provide an answer to that first question of yours.

...anyway... Grim Reaper Dispatch Department? Dare I ask?

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[diehardreaper]

Years? I will not even lie, that does sound concerning.

How is the place treating you, though?

[diehardreaper]

Wager so!

[ Yep, this one's not gonna breathe down Joker's neck too much. ]

Well then, Joker, pleased to meet you under better circumstances than the first time we met. Gotten all settled here, have you?

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[diehardreaper]

Well, buggered if I know! s'not usually the way most people are, is it?

[ A pause as he considers his little buddy. ]

...Then again, it doesn't seem like most people to start...