Big Man is a Big Boy Man

Hello. I’m Peter. I am also a ‘faller’. I used to be the captain of a ship, the Tundra, but, well…That’s not really of importance anymore. Apologies for my, uh, partner, he can be a bit much at times. Seeing as he’s handed the management of this ‘Rotumblr Blog’ off to me, I’ll be formatting our messages. I, Peter will be in blue, and Elias can be in green. I think that should be everything for now. Bye.

OOC under the cut

[Video begins]

[Peter and Elias are outside of the professor's house/lab, settled on a log-bench along the seafront. Their new partners are sat next to them on the sands.]

"Hey little one, what should I name you?"

[Peter is lightly scratching behind the Litten's ears, and it purrs lightly as he continues.]

"Hmm. How about Socks? That seems like a nice name for a nice little guy like you." [Peter smiles softly as the Litten perks up and bops his hand, seemingly in affirmation.]

"I'm glad you like it. Hey Elias, do you have any names in mind for your friend?"

[Elias doesn't register Peter's words, continuing to space out.]

"Y'know, you've been awfully quite since you left, and I'm not sure why. You were fine with the Pokemon, I haven't done anything as far as I know, and the professor was ni— wait. No way."

[Elias turns away from Peter, refusing to look him in the eyes.]

"Really!? Him? That's you—"

"Peter, shut up!"

[Peter is unable to respond, due to having fallen off of the log from laughter alone.]

"Peter, it's not funny! Peter!"

It's enjoyable. I like mine toasted.

[Video begins]

[Elias and Peter are standing inside of a beachside house with the Alola region professor, Professor Kukui. Peter is relaxed, hands in his pockets, while Elias is resting his hand against his mouth, pensive.]

"...Well, seeing as you two are going to be here in Alola for the foreseeable future, it would be wise for you to have Pokémon partners."

"What do you mean, partners?"

"Well, we all live our lives alongside Pokémon, and so many of us have befriended them, and we work together."

"Oh, that's actually quite interesting."

[Three Pokémon are let out of their Pokéballs: Litten, Rowlet, and Popplio]

"Oh, uh, may I have the kitten? The one of the left."

"Litten, right? He's a bit standoffish in the beginning, but I'm certain he'll grow to love you."

"Yes. Yes please."

"And you, Elias?"

[Elias seems to startle a bit]

"I-I believe I would prefer the small blue sea lion. Please."

"Ah, Popplio! They're a bit rambunctious, but loyal. Take care of them."

"Of course. Yes, I will."

[Peter glances over at Elias, eyebrow slightly quirked]

"Well then, that's all settled! I'll talk you guys through the basics, but we've done most of the hard work already."

- Jonathan Sims (@a-lost-archivist)

//ooc: he hasn’t slept in a while :]

Well, Jon, unfortunately for you, I am unable to take it back. If I could, I would, and since I can't, you'll just have to manage on your own.

The votes are in! Thank you to all who contributed, it was with your help that the information exposed has been decided.

Peter, what the hell.

You, Elias, made fun of me for being doxxed. Now, it’s your turn.

So, I will be posting Elias’ criminal record below. I have formatted it for convenience.

Peter-

Criminal Record of Elias ********

Parking ticket - Half an hour over allotted time

Parking ticket - Half an hour over allotted time

Hello, Peter here. So, recently, I had my bank account information leaked, and Elias laughed at me. To get revenge, I've decided to post some of his information, but I'm not sure which information. Which is where you come in. Just fill out the poll below, and I'll use that to decide what to post.

Jon did WHAT?

I must say, I think that's the most expressive I've seen you in quite some time.

Well, Elias, I think that's a hardly important sentiment at the moment, seeing as he's somehow gained access to my BANKING INFORMATION. I am not going to be on the receiving end of a thousand angry emails when the others find out about the various transactions people have been potentially using my account for.

Hahaha...if I had known it was this easy to get you riled up, I would have has this done ages ago.

...

..Believe me, you're better off without it.

-Jonathan Sims (@a-lost-archivist)

Unfortunately, yes, it has happened to me Jon. The person(s) shall remain unnamed, but it has happened.

I think you've just accidentally done it again.

I did not need that reminder, Peter.

Oh, thank you anonymous internet stranger. We are making our way there at the moment.

I suppose having the name of this professor will be beneficial. Your information is of use.

Is it really that difficult for you to just say thank you?

Look, Elias, we can't keep this going. You've spent the last day and a half ignoring me, and while I'd normally be delighted with that development, it's clearly not good for anyone in the long run.

...

As much as a loathe to admit it, you're...the only thing I have left from before. The Tundra's gone, my purpose is gone, the Lonely, everything. And well. I'm a bit scared. Ironic, I know. Vasal of a dread entity, someone who has drank and basked in the fear of so many people, lived their entire life dedicated to fear. Yet here I am. Scared of loosing the one thing—no person, I have left.

...

Peter, I...I'm lost.

How so?

I've spent so long dedicated to the Beholding, so long basing my every action around it and now, now it's gone. I haven't done anything outside of the Institute, so there's nothing left once I've had that taken from me.

I simply don't know how to move forward.

Elias, I'm...not sure how to properly respond to that.

Which isn't a problem for me. I believe it was simply a matter I had to get off of my chest.

So, did you manage to come up with anything we can do? I doubt things will change for us even relatively soon.

Well...I did find something. Though I'm not sure how much you'll enjoy it.

In this situation, I'd rather do something less than enjoyable than nothing at all.

Alright then. So, you do know of how people in this place befriend the native creatures known as 'Pokémon'?

I am aware, yes.

It turns out that some people then pursue various adventures with their companions. There's an island challenge, where you travel from island to island to complete these trials. And an application on our new phones called a 'Pokédex', which enables a person to record and input data on the various species within a region.

You've done quite a bit of research on this, I'm rather impressed.

I didn't really have anything else to occupy my time with.

Still. Anyhow, I do believe this journey of ours could prove to be a positive experience for both of us. How do we begin?

From what I've read, we're going to have to meet a 'professor of the region' in order to receive our 'starter Pokémon'.

Then it would be in our best interest to get going to find them. Shall we?