Suddenly in the midst of a Summer Festival--

[ulternnpc]

 

There's a distinct sound of waves, and bustling of people nearby.

In the coastal city of Turnbloom the sun is bright and warm, and the scent of the sea wafts through with the cool gentle breeze that makes the glittering pinwheels spin, and the leaves on the palm tree dance.

Today the streets are extra decorated with these cute, colorful and floral shaped pinwheels. It seemed the people who were out in the streets were dressed in colorful summer attire--either casual, or the more traditional yukata. It seemed like with the booths were set out for both food and games for festival of some kind that was currently underway.

Just how did you get here, and why? A mystery, and it seemed the people in the streets didn't seem to notice anything out of the ordinary as they go about enjoying their time out on this bright sunny day.

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[likewinning]

[ Emmet leans forward, peering around Ingo to see who's addressing him, the same bright smile on his face as always. ]

Hi Jackie. It has been awhile since I have seen you almost in broad daylight.

[ Has he ever? Who knows. Who even knows. ]

[hikikometro]

[Maybe through the windows near Anville Town...]

Boss Emmet. [It's not really a surprise to see him with Ingo, but it's certainly a relief. Jackie's arm jerks halfway to a salute out of habit, ending up holding onto his lapel.

Being overwhelmed has scrambled his brain a little. Jackie casts around for his next relevant sentence, and manages:]

I, I'm going to need sunscreen.

[likewinning]

I think you are going to need more than sunscreen. An umbrella, perhaps?

[ Probably more than an umbrella at this point. ]

[hikikometro]

Um. Yeah. Probably. Probably, I...

[Trying to imagine walking out under an umbrella is the last straw, actually. Jackie slumps against the doorframe.]

I think I am just going to live in this building forever now... Let me know when you find a way home...

[JACKIE NO]

[likewinning]

I— I believe we can find a better place for you here at least, Agent Jackie—!

[ jackie NO. ]

[hikikometro]

Thank you, Boss... [Sagging further... He's obviously reluctant.....]

You haven't happened to see a transit system yet, have you?

[likewinning]

Not yet. However, if there is not one, Ingo and I will certainly look into getting one going. And then you are welcome to stay there!

[hikikometro]

Really? [This cheers him immensely, straightening up again.

But at the same time... they literally just got here, right... an entire subway system is such a reckless promise.............]

You sure are a workaholic, huh...

[likewinning]

[ Emmet hums with delight, rocking on his heels. ]

When I am with Ingo, anything is possible. And if nothing else, Lady Sneasler can help us work to create one.

[hikikometro]

"Lady"? Is that someone from the trainer class you kn--

[Jackie finally catches sight of the non-human human woman standing with Ingo and his eyes get VERY ROUND.]

...Wow! [THAT has certainly never stepped its way into his subway car!!!! Yoooooo]

[likewinning]

[ His grin widens a bit. ]

Impressive, isn't she?

[hikikometro]

Uh huh. [Living in a battle facility means Jackie is infected with Pokemon Brainrot to a terminal point, but even he's never seen this creature before in his life!]

Is she... a regional variant?

[likewinning]

Sure. Something like that. She is a "Sneasler."

[hikikometro]

[That's... a surprisingly noncommittal reply? Jackie's a little surprised, but something in Emmet's expression makes him decides not to press the point. Maybe another time.]

Well, I hope I get to see her battle sometime. "Lady" Sneasler...

[likewinning]

I do not know if she battles, actually. I have not seen her fight yet.