[ When the recording begins, there's no clear background noise. There's a soft sound of breath at times, but the device isn't close enough to pick up a rhythm. It takes a few seconds for a voice to speak. ]
Green... I know you don't know me... and to you, I'm just some kid. Us being the only two pokémon trainers here doesn't mean we have to get along. Back home, him and me...
[ Inhale, exhale. The pause isn't long. ]
The Green I know, we don't get along either. He'd always call me slow and stupid, even before we stopped hanging out. I think things changed a little after our last match, but I don't know. I think maybe -- maybe he sees me as an actual rival now. That I'm not as worthless as he used to say.
[ The words come so easily despite the emotion in each one, and the fact that it wasn't even a subject he planned to bring up. But there wasn't any plan in his phonecall - only a want. A longing. A need for something normal, and in a place it doesn't entirely exist.
He deliberately waits a few seconds this time before continuing. ]
But I didn't call you to talk about him. You're not him -- you're you, and I don't know you. I don't know anything about you or what you've been through here. But I still... [ ... ] I want to... because you're the closest person to home.
[ His voice lowers, already soft from the breaks between his words. ]
I don't want to do this without you, Green.
[ There's nothing but a silence, until the sound of rustling and movement, and then-
it ends. ]
https://youtu.be/T7CJO0QTbQk - also sometime on day 115
[ When Green finally gets a chance to catch a breath after a long, long day of how to actually point a gun at things and shoot, the first thing he does is check his blackglass. There aren't as many messages as before, but -- one catches his eye, but he doesn't touch it until he's sitting comfortably on his bunk.
By the time it reaches the end he has no idea what to do.
Green considers ignoring the message entirely, pretending it never happened; he already saw it a couple of days late, no harm in pretending it just ... never existed, right? The kid's already a bit of an idiot anyway. If he doesn't bring it up, chances are Red wouldn't talk about it either but --
They really are the only two Pokemon trainers here, aren't they?
Once upon a time, Green would have probably scoffed at the notion of sticking together for the sake of having someone "close to home". He's always traveled by himself for a reason - other people drag him down. Anything the world threw at him he could take without a question, as proven by his journey at the age of 11. Even if a certain idiot came by to ruin it at the end.
It's different here though, and he's been realizing this from the moment he landed himself on the Neheda. Without a full team of 6 and stuck in a place that don't operate with the same rules that he's used to - never mind how powerful some of these people are - he's pretty low on the power rung.
Also, a part of him realizes how lonely it gets here - without another trainer, someone familiar. As much as he'd never admit it.
So after a long, long time of staring at his black glass, he finally sighs, pulling up the keyboard. ]
That's a difficult question, and the fact is that he doesn't remember what he even asked. Red doesn't think about that first, going through the penny dropping realisation first and the anxiety and panic that comes after. Accurately imagining the faces and dumb going on in his end is not a difficult task for anyone that has met him.
He returns to the black glass.
you can forget about it if you want.|
He could leave it at that, but - would he be missing out on an opportunity? Except what would he even ask? Make introductions? Would that be stupid...
Red erases the message and starts again. Apologies to Green's patience. ]
[ The question's sent on impulse, out of sheer curiosity; there's no way this is the same "Red" he's thinking of, they've proven that much. But ... just how much do these experiences overlap? ]
its a magazine. it came when all the stuff was dropping out of portals. daisy won a spring competition and theres a picture. theres other stuff in it too
Now it's Red's turn to slow down on his responses, eyes shifting from the black glass so the words don't stare back at him. The earlier energy comes close to diminishing, at least calming with the news that a Red exists for this Green. When he was so much like the Green he knew, imagining the difference between them to be himself (a version of him) not existing seemed plausible.
If 11 year old Green had been asked this question, he probably would have scoffed and rolled his eyes, because Red? His rival? Red's a dweeb who doesn't know any better, his rival needs to be more worthy than that.
Now? ... ]
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
yeah
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
ur nothing like him though
aside from being an idiot and going through similar things
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[ When the recording begins, there's no clear background noise. There's a soft sound of breath at times, but the device isn't close enough to pick up a rhythm. It takes a few seconds for a voice to speak. ]
Green... I know you don't know me... and to you, I'm just some kid. Us being the only two pokémon trainers here doesn't mean we have to get along. Back home, him and me...
[ Inhale, exhale. The pause isn't long. ]
The Green I know, we don't get along either. He'd always call me slow and stupid, even before we stopped hanging out. I think things changed a little after our last match, but I don't know. I think maybe -- maybe he sees me as an actual rival now. That I'm not as worthless as he used to say.
[ The words come so easily despite the emotion in each one, and the fact that it wasn't even a subject he planned to bring up. But there wasn't any plan in his phonecall - only a want. A longing. A need for something normal, and in a place it doesn't entirely exist.
He deliberately waits a few seconds this time before continuing. ]
But I didn't call you to talk about him. You're not him -- you're you, and I don't know you. I don't know anything about you or what you've been through here. But I still... [ ... ] I want to... because you're the closest person to home.
[ His voice lowers, already soft from the breaks between his words. ]
I don't want to do this without you, Green.
[ There's nothing but a silence, until the sound of rustling and movement, and then-
it ends. ]
https://youtu.be/T7CJO0QTbQk - also sometime on day 115
By the time it reaches the end he has no idea what to do.
Green considers ignoring the message entirely, pretending it never happened; he already saw it a couple of days late, no harm in pretending it just ... never existed, right? The kid's already a bit of an idiot anyway. If he doesn't bring it up, chances are Red wouldn't talk about it either but --
They really are the only two Pokemon trainers here, aren't they?
Once upon a time, Green would have probably scoffed at the notion of sticking together for the sake of having someone "close to home". He's always traveled by himself for a reason - other people drag him down. Anything the world threw at him he could take without a question, as proven by his journey at the age of 11. Even if a certain idiot came by to ruin it at the end.
It's different here though, and he's been realizing this from the moment he landed himself on the Neheda. Without a full team of 6 and stuck in a place that don't operate with the same rules that he's used to - never mind how powerful some of these people are - he's pretty low on the power rung.
Also, a part of him realizes how lonely it gets here - without another trainer, someone familiar. As much as he'd never admit it.
So after a long, long time of staring at his black glass, he finally sighs, pulling up the keyboard. ]
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
what do you want to know about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL5DDSglM_s
what
[ Sorry this is extremely late what the heck is this message about. ]
what the fuck
your voice mail genius
what do you want to know about
no subject
That's a difficult question, and the fact is that he doesn't remember what he even asked. Red doesn't think about that first, going through the penny dropping realisation first and the anxiety and panic that comes after. Accurately imagining the faces and dumb going on in his end is not a difficult task for anyone that has met him.
He returns to the black glass.
you can forget about it if you want.|
He could leave it at that, but - would he be missing out on an opportunity? Except what would he even ask? Make introductions? Would that be stupid...
Red erases the message and starts again. Apologies to Green's patience. ]
FROM: red@cdc.org
do you have a sister named daisy
no subject
really u wanted to know about my sister
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
in case u didnt realize that was a yes
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
whats the last thing u remember from home
[ The question's sent on impulse, out of sheer curiosity; there's no way this is the same "Red" he's thinking of, they've proven that much. But ... just how much do these experiences overlap? ]
no subject
i was on an island searching for a pokemon called mew. i got approached by a woman asking for my help.
FROM: red@cdc.org
and i asked about daisy because ive got a picture of her. it was in a book. do you want it
no subject
hold old r u again
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
?????? what book
no subject
its a magazine. it came when all the stuff was dropping out of portals. daisy won a spring competition and theres a picture. theres other stuff in it too
no subject
ans my first question
& its fine u can keep it
no subject
are you sure. and im 12 if thats what you asked. why
no subject
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
whats the last entry on your pokedex
number 151?
no subject
150. i told you im still looking for mew.
no subject
...
ok dont freak out but were in the 400s last i remember
no subject
what
FROM:red@cdc.org
in just kanto
FROM: red@cdc.org
when
no subject
no
kind of
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
other regions just decided to follow our system
but different pokemon started appearing in kanto
and other pokemon have more evolutions
and some ... baby pokemon
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
tangela evolves to tangrowth
jynx has a pre evolution called smoochum
no subject
did the professor send his pokedex to other regions. is that what you mean.
how do tangelas evolve. what else have you seen
FROM: red@cdc.org
do eevees have more evolutions
[ look, he learned spaces from you, Green!! ]
no subject
sorta
i dunno what gramps was thinking but ive seen a few other kids with it
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
needs to know a move called ancient rock first
electabuzz and magmar evolve & have pre evolutions
rhydon has an evolution hes on my team atm
idk if i had a pokedex i could just show it to you
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
yeah
4 more i think
no subject
he wants to make a complete pokedex of all the pokemon. it makes sense if he gave it to other people to work on
how old are you. have you heard of team rocket. did you take on the elite four
FROM: red@cdc.org
you dont have to tell me them all. but thats so cool. did rhydon get a new type when he evolved
what were you doing before you came here
no subject
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
16 i think
yes
i beat them
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
nah same type rock/ground
closing up my gym
ur champion arent u
no subject
i am. green became champion and then i beat him. wheres your gym. did you leave home at 11 too
did someone take team rocket down
[ ... ]
FROM: red@cdc.org
who beat you
no subject
viridian city
i took over giovanni because red took team rocket down & he said something about leaving
bunch of his lackeys tried to bring the team back though
kids from johto got them last i heard
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
11 yeah
red did
no subject
Now it's Red's turn to slow down on his responses, eyes shifting from the black glass so the words don't stare back at him. The earlier energy comes close to diminishing, at least calming with the news that a Red exists for this Green. When he was so much like the Green he knew, imagining the difference between them to be himself (a version of him) not existing seemed plausible.
That wasn't the case. Apparently. ]
FROM: red@cdc.org
is he your rival
no subject
If 11 year old Green had been asked this question, he probably would have scoffed and rolled his eyes, because Red? His rival? Red's a dweeb who doesn't know any better, his rival needs to be more worthy than that.
Now? ... ]
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
yeah
FROM: oak.green@cdc.org
ur nothing like him though
aside from being an idiot and going through similar things
no subject
hes not like you is he
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