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[It starts with Fuji eying a pokeball contemplatively. He gets up from his seat, apparently entirely unaware that the feed is running, and turns to the side as though addressing someone else in the room just beyond the scope of the video feed --]

-- say, could I borrow a screwdriver?

[The feed abruptly ends.

The next time the feed turns on, it's deliberate. Fuji is smiling into the screen with all the innocence found only on naked baby birds and seasoned salesmen.

He holds up a pokeball ruefully.]

All right, I give. Does anyone know what's going on inside the pokeball when the pokemon goes in?

I tried prying it open, but it seems like it didn't like that very much. I think having a pokeball short-circuit on me once is enough for the day.

[A beat, and he throws a meaningful look at the black smear on the hotel wall behind him. Plastered against the wall next to the black smear is a ditto the shape of a black smear -- one can easily tell that it's a ditto because this particular ditto was too lazy to even mimic the texture of the burn. He pays it no mind, turning back to the screen.]

And out of curiosity, has anyone tried to catch anything that's not a pokemon with the pokeball? [Wryly--] If you go with the theory that the pokeball is actually a gateway to an alternate dimension, maybe whoever that gets shoved inside will end up going home -- or end up in someone else's 'home'. You'd never know. Space-time works in mysterious, mysterious ways. [He's joking. ... maybe. A theatrical sigh--]

Sadly, I don't think there's a way to know for sure unless we give it a test run, though. [A grin.] Any volunteers?

[Filtered to Watanuki]

[There's a gastly egg in the mail for you, along with a short and succinct text message, which is entirely uncharacteristic of Fuji (which means it's probably more sincere than usual).]

The cake was delicious. I hope you didn't mind that I shared it with my pokemon. They all seemed to like it very much.

Thank you.

[Filtered to 'Mister Blackbird']

[You get a dratini egg in the mail today that should pretty much hatch upon arrival (he got it sixth, but hasn't had a time to send it off until now due to matters of contrivance). The note has a happy face drawn on it beatifically.]

Blackbirds get along with dragons, don't they?

=)

[Filtered to Yukimura]

[Video calling--]

I hope you've settled in nicely. I was thinking of sending a set of tennis equipment over as a housewarming gift, but while I was browsing, I realized I didn't know what brand of rackets you used, which sort of rendered the whole thing moot.

I did pick up a nice pair of earmuffs, though-- would you say green is your color?

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[cynicizing.livejournal.com]

[... Don't even get him started on space-time—]

You tried throwin' it at yourself yet?

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Ah, I think I just heard the sound of a volunteer.

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[cynicizing.livejournal.com]

The sound of your own voice, maybe.

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You're right, I like hearing myself speak.

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[all4fun-fun4all.livejournal.com]

Huh? I never thought about what went on inside the Pokeball things. I just assumed they were snug and comfy, and that they probably slept. But I guess for people who keep them in the balls all the timey time, that would be a whole lot of sleep!

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Not to mention that the pokemon are generally several times smaller than the pokeball itself. I wonder what it feels like, to shrink up into a little ball of light like that.

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[all4fun-fun4all.livejournal.com]

I wonder! Ooooh! Maybe if it's some alternatey dimensioney type thing-a-ma-jig it's like a super tiny small micro dimension. If you tried to put one these hue-muns in it, they might be SUPER GIGCANTIC!

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[A laugh.] You're right, it could be! But pokemon seem to like it a lot -- or at least they don't mind it. Maybe there's some sort of a pokemon amusement park in that alternate dimension.

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[philanthrotaku.livejournal.com]

I took one apart not long after I first got here. Unfortunately, I didn't find out much more than you did.

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I'm willing to bet that yours didn't end up as a smear on the wall. [Rue.] Technology really isn't my forte.

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[philanthrotaku.livejournal.com]

Not exactly. I managed to get it back together--I'm pretty sure it's the one I keep Emma in now.

[A Chatot fluttered over to his shoulder at the mention of her name, whistling.]

That's okay, I've had plenty of things short-circuit while I was working on them.

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[Oh, it's a parrot. Hello, pretty birdy =D] Ah, I haven't seen a pokemon like her before. What is she?

And it's good to know that I'm not the only one. Any particular notable stories you'd be willing to share? Given what happened this morning, I wouldn't mind a little consolation. [He's just joking, really, but he's always up for an interesting story.]

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[tapestodiane]

That's an interesting theory.

_{[He hadn't thought about it - pokéballs acting as portals to another dimension.]}

It seems unlikely, but in this world it's not fair to dismiss anything. Did you find anything out from attempting to disassemble it other than an electrical shock?

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[insert rue here] Ah, well, I think I should have mentioned that the short-circuiting only happened the second time around.

The first time I tried to pry it open, it ended up as a smear on the wall. [a pause] The black smear, not the suspicious-looking purple one.

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[tapestodiane]

_{[...hang on while he looks at said smears and then looks back at you very curiously.]}

How did that happen?

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The black one? Apparently, pokeballs don't like screwdrivers on principle. I just wish I knew this before I started poking at it.

As for the purple one-- [a shrug] Salt Lake City is just very, very lazy.

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[holdsleftovers.livejournal.com]

I'm glad then

you said you didn't like sweet things so...

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To be honest, I was a little surprised that you remembered-- I only vaguely remembered mentioning it.

Now I can see why it's a shame that your pokemon can't enjoy your cooking.

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[holdsleftovers.livejournal.com]

[ He won't comment on his freakish memory for this stuff. It's never really occured to him as being special--he just pays more attention than most. ]

Well now I have Hanabi & she's my taste tester. (~^∀^~) Shes so cute w/ her little tails.

Im happy your pokemon enjoyed it as well. None of them got sick?

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[loseyoursenses.livejournal.com]

How thoughtful of you, but since I don't know how long I'm staying, a housewarming gift isn't really necessary. [He does seem awfully amused, though.] However, I do like green.

I'd prefer to pick out my own racket, anyway. It's important to get one that's right for you.

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Well, it never hurts to be prepared for the possibility. [A chuckle.] But since 'green' has the stamp of your approval, I'll send it over via a purple owl.

If it doesn't drop it halfway there. I hope not, but you never know.

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[loseyoursenses.livejournal.com]

Thank you, that's very kind of you. I'm not entirely used to pokemon postal carriers, I must admit. [He laughs at the thought.]

By the way, it seems like time is... different, here. Or rather, I've arrived at a different time of the year than I left. Is that true?

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

If you get arrested for throwing Pokéballs at people, I'm not getting you out.

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Shame. I'll have a lot of trouble sending out your White Day present if I'm stuck in a jail cell for attempting science for the greater good.

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[restardom.livejournal.com]

I guess I'll just have to wait.