Can you figure out why Ethan's marill has this name

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[Ethan is running through Levanta Town with a worried look on his face, looking in trash cans, under stairwells, and into every nook and cranny he can find. While he searches, he's calling as loudly as he can without attracting too many glares from the townsfolk.]

Marbles? Marbles, where are you? I told him to stay put...!


[[ooc: this place is too dead, let's fix that ;_;! Dear mods, how do I tag? This is an AU gameverse-sort-of Ethan ;_; do I use "game: ethan" or something else? Thanks in advance!]]

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[Huh? Cecilia's just been hanging around the town, trying to give her Pokemon freedom - but there's somebody who needs her halp! So have a teenager and her Emboar.]
Mister... Mister? Are you okay?

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[Ethan nearly runs into Cecilia before he tunes into what she's saying.]

Wha—oh, sorry—oh, I'm fine but, have you seen a marill anywhere? He got lost again—

[His eyes are large and worried, and he moves away from you to look behind another pile of boxes while he talks to you.]

His name is Marbles.

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[A Marill? Cecilia flicks out her Pokedex, and firstly looks up what it looks like. And then... she shakes her head.]
Sorry, I haven't seen your Marbles! But I'll help - me and my team! Okay?

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[He looks up at the mention of the Cecilia's team, and despite his worry, his eyes widen at the sight of her emboar. Ethan speaks directly to him:]

Wow! I've never seen a pokemon like you before!

[He moves closer, admiring his markings and the mantle of flame around his neck.]

You look sort of like my friend's typhlosion! You take up way more space, though.

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[The Emboar seemed to blush a bit, talking. And then, Cecilia nodded.]
Ganon says... he's flattered, but he's not that special. But he is special! He was my starter, and I love him very much.
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Well, I'd better call out everybody else if we're gonna find your Pokemon~!
[And Cecilia tosses up three Pokeballs. Out come a Zebstrika (who backs up straight away), Leavanny (who spins and strikes a pose), and Haxorus (who just stands his ground).]

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[Ethan looks a little downcast at the mention of "starter."] ...Marbles was my first pokemon. He's pretty strong and he can take care of himself, but...

[Then Cecilia calls out the rest of her team, and Ethan is momentarily sidetracked again.]

I've never seen any of your pokemon! Where are you from?

[He laughs with delight when he sees Leavanny's pose, and goes over to say hello to him especially. He offers a hand for a handshake.]

All your pokemon seem so healthy! You must be a really great trainer.

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[Cecilia smiled.] I'm from Unova! And, um, thanks... but I'm not that good of a trainer.
[Even though she beat Team Plasma, she has confidence issues.
The Leavanny - Mog - gave his best smile, and held out his leaf for said handshake! Yay :) Meanwhile, the Haxorus has started his search! He could hear everything, after all.]
But really, your starter is your most important partner - I couldn't stand it if I lost Ganon. That's why it's super important to find Marbles!

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... Did you lose your pokemon?

[mod note: You can use "game: ethan" and au!]

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[ ooc: thank you, mod! ]

[Ethan is half-underneath a fruit stand, and when he replies, his voice is muffled.] I didn't lose him, Marbles lost me!

[He pokes his head out. He's a little dirty, now, and his eyes widen a little in recognition.] Oh! Leaf, is that you? Or are you some other-Leaf?

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[Always here to help!]

What's the difference?

I don't recognize you. I'm not your Leaf.

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[Ethan sits back on his heels and contemplates this for a moment. Then, he laughs.]

You know, I'm not sure! I have to find him, though.

[He looks a little disappointed when he realizes you're not from his universe.] Oh. Well, um, have you seen a marill anywhere?

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[And in response Leaf just rolls her eyes.]

Where was the last place you saw it?

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[[ooc: I have one more question: should I tag "game: ethan" & "au" in every post that I participate in, or only the ones which I start?]]

[Ethan gets to his feet, brushing at his legs and the seat of his pants. Leaf's a little taller than him, so he figures she's about the same age as the one he knows.]

I was at the the poké mart. Marbles doesn't usually go far—I bet he's playing hide and seek again, but I don't know where he'd go. We're new here.

[He turns to look at Leaf.] If you were a marill, where would you go?

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[A rather tall Red who is accompanied by a Swinub, a Tepig, and a Spoink approaches you. He doesn't seem to be thrilled to be though.]

Lost your mind kid?

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[As Ethan is halfway up a ladder that leads to some townsperson's roof, it may indeed appear that way! He looks down at you and shouts.]

What—? Red?

[Then he realizes that this must be another Red; his Red doesn't talk like that. Nor is he that...tall.

After looking around him for a moment to see what Red was talking about, he suddenly realizes, and laughs.]

Not my mind, my marill! Have you seen one anywhere?

[Then he sees the three pig pokemon with Red, he gives them a little wave. But just a small one—the ladder wobbles and he quickly places both hands on the rungs again, to steady it.]

1/2

[redonmyhands]

Nope, we haven't, have we?

[He looks down to confirm this at the three pigs, Tepig and Swinub distracted with waving at the nice young man. With annoyance, he looks at the older of the brothers, the Spoink, who notions Red to be a gentleman and hold that ladder in place.]

2/2

[redonmyhands]

Wait, Red--How do you know my name human??

[The ladder shudders suddenly as Red makes his way up, a snarl in his voice.]

your tag is awesome jsyk

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[[ooc: also I was wondering how long it would take before someone made me use this icon]]


[Ethan has never seen any of these three pokemon, and watches them with friendly interest. His attention refocuses when Red goes to steady the ladder.]

Oh, thanks! You don't have to oh my god I'm sorry I didn't do it help!!

[Cue Ethan SCRAMBLING UP THE LADDER and slipping on the roof tiles as he desperately tries to get away!!]

lmao same on your end

[redonmyhands]

[It doesn't take long for Red to catch up, running side by side. He reaches out, to get a good grip on your collar, or any sort of attire if he can. The little pigs at the bottom are scrambling to avoid the incoming tiles.

It seems Spoink has found a way to manuever up the steps though, but it'll take him a while. Hang on Ethan!!]

There's no use resisting peasant! I can do this all day!!

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[You might recognize this face. Unlike Ethan, he has all his Pokemon, in fact they follow behind him in a parade fashion.

Beginning at the end, there are three Miltanks, a Houndoom, and a Togetic, who are led by Gold on a Shiny Ponyta.]

You are--

Ethan's met another duplicate before, sorry

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[Ethan stops dead in the street as he sees the poképarade, and more importantly who's leading it. Well, there's a very familiar face! Ethan wanders over to the ponyta, grinning at it, and then up at other-Ethan.]

Oh, it's you again! Where'd you get all these pokemon from?

Aw shucks

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[Gold signals Judas to stop. The Ponyta notices the person who looks like his owner, but doesn't seem too fazed.]

Again??

[Glancing back at his Pokemon, who one by one begin to notice the cause of their stop.] They've been for a while...mine...ours...who are you?

You have a new name, though?

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[Ethan laughs.] What, did you forget already? We're the same! I'm Ethan too, but we're from different places.

Your ponyta's amazing! You must have had to breed for a long time to get a shiny like this. Oh, I'm busy though, I can't talk right now! Have you seen a marill anywhere?

Just Gold for this guy

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No I don't..no. We have never met.

[While Gold is getting more frown lines, Judas will stomp his foot in approval, allowing vanity to take over for once.

'Seen a Marill'...oh. This must be a practical joke of her's, another irrelevant quest? Meaning...Gold jerks around, glancing left and right, then back to Ethan.]

No I haven't......[Reluctantly]...do you need help looking for it?

Well that will help him remember you at least

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[Ethan offers his hand to Gold's ponyta, asking if he can pet him. He cocks his head to look up at Gold.] You're sure? ...You mean there are more of me—um, us? Well, um, I'm Ethan, from Johto.

[He perks up at Gold's offer, but looks anxious as his lost pokemon comes to mind.] Oh, you don't have to if you don't want to! but it would...really help...