The land remains, the land endures

[stormkingofshepherds]

Arrival, Part 1

Anyone walking out on Stardust Beach might be surprised to see someone new, a young man with brown hair lying facedown in the sand, groaning. A Carnivine hovers over him worriedly, drifting back and forth in what looks like the equivalent of pacing. Finally, he turns over, looking up at her.

"Ugh, Macy...where are we?"

"Vine..." She sounds just as confused as he is.

Arrival, Part 2

Meanwhile, Turnbloom Gym now has a young teen hanging around outside, face pressed against the glass as they observe the gym interior. They're holding a carved walking stick that seems way too tall for them. After a bit, they try to wave down a passerby.

"Hey! Do you know where we are? And have you seen my dad?"

(Responses will come from loudvoiceloudbabybird!)

Comments

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

[This is a lot for Brinda's tiny bird brain to process. Listening to all this, they're just really glad they aren't one of the legendaries in charge of the more metaphysical aspects of the world. Because sorting all that out sounds like a lot of work.]

I...think it does? It sounds like the world you know works a lot differently from the one I know...but I really like what you said about them managing to revive in the end. It sounds kind of like how everyone thought the God-Hunters had permanently killed a bunch of legendaries, but one by one Quan's Hope are bringing them back...

[As one of the first Legendaries brought back and one of the closest emotionally, they do like that part of the story.]

[domeinion]

Who are they? [She looks over to him and adjusts her glasses.] I presume a group with some manner of power over death, or at least over the nature of reality, but how? Oh, I suppose I shouldn't assume you know everything, but it's fascinating to hear about. And important, in case something happens.

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

Oh, um, nothing that big! Most of them were just ordinary Trainers who wanted to help fix things, and they had all sorts of ways to revive the Legendaries. They figured out what was disrupting their cycle of reincarnation, and were able to find various loopholes around that disruption. Like using fossils of previous Legendary incarnations combined with an advanced version of the fossil revival process! Or having a Ghost-type anchor the Legendary's soul.

[domeinion]

Oh, I see! I still think that sounds extraordinary, but the kind of thing you'll usually find. And you also had holy fossils? I used to think that was a constant in every world, but the fossil gods seem very uncommon in the worlds represented here.

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

Yeah, they did a lot of good work. My dad's part of them! Did I mention that yet?

The fossil gods? I'm not sure that's quite the same thing, since the fossils didn't have any power on their own until the scientists actually started doing their science stuff to them.

[domeinion]

Oh, the fossil gods aren't always -- regardless! So that's why you were worried and looking for your dad earlier. I'm sure he must be capable, but if he's here, he must be worrying for you too. I'll help you look. What should I know about him?

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

Well, he's about this tall, with brown eyes and dark brown hair. [They lift a hand to helpfully indicate Nathaniel's height.] And if he doesn't have his walking stick with him, he'll probably have Macy-that's his Carnivine-by him. And, well, he's got burns all over the left side of his face. [Their voice gets softer when they bring up that last bit.]

[domeinion]

[Alice nods. She draws out a Poké Ball and lets out an Altaria that promptly loafs on the ground and gives a cheerful "vui!"]

Here. Altareon, can you help us scan the area? It'll be easier to find this kid's father from there.

[She turns back to Brinda with a smile.]

If that's okay with you.

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

That's fine with me! [They look a bit curious about the Altaria's behavior, as well as interested to see another Flying-type in general.] I really hope he's not too far!

[domeinion]

[Alice climbs onto Altareon and pets her. The Altaria chirps and tilts her head at Brinda curiously, inviting them to come with.]

She says you can hop on! Oh, I guess I shouldn't assume you don't understand. Just a lot of people here don't.

Probably going to merge this with the ongoing Nathaniel thread

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

[Brinda is already moving to get on, although they pause when she mentions people not understanding.]

Oh! Well, I thought her body language was pretty obvious. [They're already moving to settle on Altareon's back, carefully balancing their walking stick.]