medinin | first seal; video/action for new bark.

[ This post could take place anywhere. There's no defining shot of a background that's instantly defining - just trees, and sky, and Rin. If it weren't for the music - New Bark theme, easily recognizable to anyone who knows their tunes - it would be hard to pin down where she was. Rin herself looks native for a given value of native, too. She's swapped out to the extra set of clothing in her pack - "lass" - and instead of a hitai-ate, there's a plain blue headband. There's also a smile, if a cautious one. These things seem pretty harmless so far, and there doesn't seem to be any benefit from not using it, so. ]

Hi! So, to preface this, let me say I did read the guides given to me at the start of this. [ That's brisk and matter-of-fact more than anything else. And Rin had. She'd done that first thing, because information was key. And she's decided against asking where she is, since...well, she's scanned plenty of those entries already, and apparently the answers are "Johto", "Pokemon", and "multiple worlds", which she's not sure what to do with. ] But what I'm most interested in wasn't really covered there. The warnings about berries were helpful, but...

[ Not really the most complete informational packet, and she'd definitely like more to rely on, if at all possible. It was her job to know this sort of thing, if she was going to be responsible for the pink thing following her around. "This sort of thing" being... ] Does anyone have any tips on what other poisonous substances we might encounter here? Or any pointers on keeping your Pokemon healthy? I do plan to learn what I can from the centers - but I'm a bit between places right now, so it's not really practical.

[ There's a little sigh. ] I am trained in first aid and medicine, and I presume a lot of it will work on them, but I'm not...entirely sure how the different physiologys might change how that works. So - I'm all ears. And thanks in advance.

...And if anyone has any suggestions as to places that might be good to visit, that'd be fine, too. [ Apparently "home" isn't an option, so...some sort of direction might be nice, rather than her current lack of it. ]

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That's just good sense, really. If you're smart, you'll cultivate a roster with at least one member that's strong against every other type — but of course, that tends to take awhile, from a purely practical point of view.

Unless, of course, you happen to make friends with a few breeders who can supply you with useful eggs along the way.

[ Rin's pretty sure she's got a handle on his manner of speech - or at least she's fairly certain that segue wasn't just another tip. ]

Are you a breeder, Yagyuu-san? [ She's not asking if they're friends, just now. ]

Unfortunately. It's made for an interesting experience here.

Though now that you bring it up, I admit I've just had a situation with a brood of eggs quite recently — within a day or two, in fact — and that's left me once again with the charge of finding good homes for them. I don't suppose you'd be amenable to the thought of letting me make you a gift of one of them? In the interest of beginning the process of rounding out your roster in a brisk and efficient manner, naturally.

Naturally! [ She does have to laugh here, but. ]

I think it'd be ridiculous of me to say no to such a generous offer. Especially given it's just Konoka and I so far. I can promise you that anyone or anything left in my charge will be in good hands.

[ she won't let anyone die on her watch ever again.

...not that this is a thing in Pokemon land. ]

Besides, I'm a fan of brisk efficiency. [ In moderation. ]

[Sensible girl.]

In that case, the only thing I'll ask in return is that you keep me apprised of its development every so often. I'll be interested to hear what you think of its...ah, rather unique capabilities.

When you reach Cherrygrove City, go to the Pokemon Center there and ask the nurse on duty to show you how to access the box in your PC. You'll find the egg there.

[ Why Yagyuu, that's almost a compliment! ]

Of course; that won't be any problem at all. [ hope you like reports, Yagyuu. ...Though "unique capabilities" worries her a bit. ] And by that do you mean specialized moves?

Got it! Thank you, Yagyuu-san; it shouldn't take us too long to get there, since everyone seems eager to get a move on. [ "Everyone" is an older ninja who happens to be the future Godaime Hokage, and a replica nearer Rin's age than she isn't. ]

[Don't get used to it.]

I mean specialized moves, type, inherent ability, and also capacity to learn others. It's a Water-type, if you're curious, which tends to be a very "balanced" type in and of itself — it has its strengths both offensively and defensively, and the flaws that it does have can generally be compensated for without too much difficulty. I think you'll find it an interesting experience.

[ She won't. She dealt with pre-friendly Kakashi. ]

An "interesting experience"? [ Rin's briefly wondering if she ought to be worried...but she thinks she can probably handle it. Or, if nothing else, she will figure out how to handle it. ] ...Got it. I'll definitely welcome learning more about all this, and sometimes the best way to learn is via experience.

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