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[victory road] IC CONTACT
[For private communication, Pokegear or otherwise!]
Yeah, no problem! Honestly, you're pretty high up there on the list of people I'd like to have some of these.
[...He rethinks that phrasing a little bit as he gets to his feet.] Not... the Swinub, specifically, that is. Just that it's ideal for any eggs I breed go to someone I trust.
[...He rethinks that phrasing a little bit as he gets to his feet.] Not... the Swinub, specifically, that is. Just that it's ideal for any eggs I breed go to someone I trust.
[Man. Well, he manages an appreciative smile for that, at least, even if it takes some work.] ...Right. We will.
That would be great. They're bound to be really interested, even if I... doubt much of what they've seen about aliens in media is gonna be that accurate.
That would be great. They're bound to be really interested, even if I... doubt much of what they've seen about aliens in media is gonna be that accurate.
If not, I'll... owe you something. Embarrassing home video or something.
[He doesn't know, honestly. But it's better than nothing, right?]
Oh man. No - alien media doesn't get half of it right...
[He doesn't know, honestly. But it's better than nothing, right?]
Oh man. No - alien media doesn't get half of it right...
[Alright, and that got a laugh.] Sorry to dig into logistics here, but-- how are you going to get me any video if we're stuck here?
Yeah, that is... not at all surprising. ...Actually, have I ever told you why Chip's always calling Pokemon "Paliens"?
Yeah, that is... not at all surprising. ...Actually, have I ever told you why Chip's always calling Pokemon "Paliens"?
Never underestimate the power of two bored tech-heads. [He's honestly not that sure, but it was worth it to make Grant laugh.] Hunk and Pidge - I'm surprised they haven't re-invented computers here by now.
[Now it's his turn to arch an eyebrow, confused.]
No, I really don't think you did. Paliens?
[Now it's his turn to arch an eyebrow, confused.]
No, I really don't think you did. Paliens?
I am honored that you think so highly of me.
[Pokemon are as dear to them as any family member, and Grant is entrusting the offspring of his beloved companions to him. Raising them is a task that he would take with the same seriousness that he approaches all important things in his life.]
I will ensure that they are well taken care of.
[Pokemon are as dear to them as any family member, and Grant is entrusting the offspring of his beloved companions to him. Raising them is a task that he would take with the same seriousness that he approaches all important things in his life.]
I will ensure that they are well taken care of.
Aaah, yeah - I don't think I've talked to Hunk, actually, but I've seen him around on the network.
[Oh boy. He absolutely cannot keep a fond smile from creeping onto his face as he explains.] It's a kids' franchise back in our world that Chip absolutely loves - there's games, a cartoon, all that. It's about a kid who moves to a planet populated by these alien animals with psychic powers; they start befriending them, the aliens will battle for them, and... well, you probably see the similarities.
[Oh boy. He absolutely cannot keep a fond smile from creeping onto his face as he explains.] It's a kids' franchise back in our world that Chip absolutely loves - there's games, a cartoon, all that. It's about a kid who moves to a planet populated by these alien animals with psychic powers; they start befriending them, the aliens will battle for them, and... well, you probably see the similarities.
Well, I've got plenty of reason to. And I know you will. [He's seen the care with which Dedue approaches the things in his life that matter; he's got no doubt that Dedue will be a fantastic caretaker for these Swinub.
He leads Dedue to the part of the house where he keeps unhatched eggs, and there are... a good few of them, all gently arranged in blanket-lined baskets. He looks over the baskets, all marked with little colored labels on their edges.] Should have Swinub... ah, here. I'd say to pick out which you want, but they all kind of look the same and none of them will hatch with any moves, so... well, if any of them feel like they sort of... call to you, there's that.
He leads Dedue to the part of the house where he keeps unhatched eggs, and there are... a good few of them, all gently arranged in blanket-lined baskets. He looks over the baskets, all marked with little colored labels on their edges.] Should have Swinub... ah, here. I'd say to pick out which you want, but they all kind of look the same and none of them will hatch with any moves, so... well, if any of them feel like they sort of... call to you, there's that.
I think you guys would get along. You're a lot alike.
[Big hearts!! Good guys!! Kind of nerds in very specific areas.]
... No way. [Oh, good, he's laughing.] No way - you guys had a version of Pokemon in your world? And Chip was into it?
[Big hearts!! Good guys!! Kind of nerds in very specific areas.]
... No way. [Oh, good, he's laughing.] No way - you guys had a version of Pokemon in your world? And Chip was into it?
You think so? I'll try and talk to him if I get a chance.
[Admittedly, he's... nervous, given how hit-or-miss meeting Shiro's friends has been so far, but! He's willing to give it a shot, and he trusts that if Shiro thinks they'd get along well, there must be something to that.]
[Laughing is good!! Success!!] Sure did! And they sure were. I wish you could've seen them when we got here, they were practically bouncing off the walls while I was still trying to figure out if we'd been kidnapped.
[Admittedly, he's... nervous, given how hit-or-miss meeting Shiro's friends has been so far, but! He's willing to give it a shot, and he trusts that if Shiro thinks they'd get along well, there must be something to that.]
[Laughing is good!! Success!!] Sure did! And they sure were. I wish you could've seen them when we got here, they were practically bouncing off the walls while I was still trying to figure out if we'd been kidnapped.
Yeah, I do. You've both got big hearts, probably the kindest people I know.
[See, Grant, Hunk is probably the opposite of Lance and Pidge - and that is, somehow, part of how they all get along.]
I wish I could have too. That's like - suddenly waking up and finding yourself in Star Wars kind of cool.
[See, Grant, Hunk is probably the opposite of Lance and Pidge - and that is, somehow, part of how they all get along.]
I wish I could have too. That's like - suddenly waking up and finding yourself in Star Wars kind of cool.
[Shiro just shoots him a grin. He's sure, though, that Hunk can smooth over any lingering concerns Grant and his family might have about the rest of Voltron.]
[Hunk can work miracles like that. Hunk is a saint.]
Wait, hold on.
You haven't heard of Star Wars?
[Hunk can work miracles like that. Hunk is a saint.]
Wait, hold on.
You haven't heard of Star Wars?
Grant,
It is unfair that the burden of educating the whole of us has fallen onto your shoulders. There is much we do not understand due to the differences in Fodlish culture and Johto. I do hope you know how very much I and the others appreciate your wisdom in these matters.
I wish to ask you a few questions regarding this Halloween holiday, if you don't mind. I'm afraid in this I cannot trust Stephanie not to intentionally misguide me for her own amusement.
It is unfair that the burden of educating the whole of us has fallen onto your shoulders. There is much we do not understand due to the differences in Fodlish culture and Johto. I do hope you know how very much I and the others appreciate your wisdom in these matters.
I wish to ask you a few questions regarding this Halloween holiday, if you don't mind. I'm afraid in this I cannot trust Stephanie not to intentionally misguide me for her own amusement.
Very much so, your attempts at professionalism are also greatly appreciated.
[Grant you know damn well this is precisely because of recent meetings that he even mentions it. He's trying not to have to say anything about that disaster though.]
A friend of mine only gave a very vague overview. He didn't even mention that it's meant to be a holiday, actually. That was Stephanie. But the impression I've gotten is that it's simply an occasion to dress up in costumes and eat candy?
Surely that cannot be all there is to it.
[Grant you know damn well this is precisely because of recent meetings that he even mentions it. He's trying not to have to say anything about that disaster though.]
A friend of mine only gave a very vague overview. He didn't even mention that it's meant to be a holiday, actually. That was Stephanie. But the impression I've gotten is that it's simply an occasion to dress up in costumes and eat candy?
Surely that cannot be all there is to it.
Oh! Well, yeah, there's a little more to it, particularly in terms of its origin; see, if Halloween's origins here are anything like they are in my world, it likely started off as a day when it was believed that supernatural forces such as ghosts were unusually active. People would wear costumes or masks to ward off these beings, and would leave food out for them.
Over time, these traditions drifted and mixed with those of other cultures, but the general association with costumes and food remained. At this point, what's most common is for children to go door-to-door in costume collecting treats, while adults will more often either hand out said candy or attend costume parties, where food is typically still provided.
Or just stay home and eat candy they got at a discount, that works too.
Over time, these traditions drifted and mixed with those of other cultures, but the general association with costumes and food remained. At this point, what's most common is for children to go door-to-door in costume collecting treats, while adults will more often either hand out said candy or attend costume parties, where food is typically still provided.
Or just stay home and eat candy they got at a discount, that works too.
I see. The traditional intent, then, is to be unpleasant or frightening?
A friend of mine is most certainly not being something scary. Red Riding Hood is the costume he chose, a tale that we also share in Fodlan. We even have part of our calendar named after some element of the tale. Red Wolf Moon. The 11th month. Your November.
[Yes he had to double-check with Stephanie on that one. Hush, he hasn't been here for a November yet!]
Is that... common? He rather implied it is where he comes from and Stephanie is little help as she paid little mind to others' costumes beyond her own.
Dressing as a character of another gender I mean.
A friend of mine is most certainly not being something scary. Red Riding Hood is the costume he chose, a tale that we also share in Fodlan. We even have part of our calendar named after some element of the tale. Red Wolf Moon. The 11th month. Your November.
[Yes he had to double-check with Stephanie on that one. Hush, he hasn't been here for a November yet!]
Is that... common? He rather implied it is where he comes from and Stephanie is little help as she paid little mind to others' costumes beyond her own.
Dressing as a character of another gender I mean.
Traditionally, yep! There's a much wider range these days, though.
Yeah, we have that one too. [He... could make a crack here about that just being its own kind of "scary" costume, but he'll leave it for Lorenz's sake.]
Hmm, I don't know that I'd say it's *super* common, but it's certainly not unheard of. What's most common in that regard is actually probably costumes for women "inspired" by male characters but those are, uh, kind of their own topic a lot of the time. Anyway, that said, yeah the reverse definitely happens too.
Yeah, we have that one too. [He... could make a crack here about that just being its own kind of "scary" costume, but he'll leave it for Lorenz's sake.]
Hmm, I don't know that I'd say it's *super* common, but it's certainly not unheard of. What's most common in that regard is actually probably costumes for women "inspired" by male characters but those are, uh, kind of their own topic a lot of the time. Anyway, that said, yeah the reverse definitely happens too.
Maybe...?
I mean, we have someone from Star Wars here. So...?
I mean, we have someone from Star Wars here. So...?
Yeah, I know, it's weird for me too. But he's nice enough about the whole thing.
[And he's a Mandalorian, which is extremely cool, Grant!!]
[And he's a Mandalorian, which is extremely cool, Grant!!]
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