The Grand Opening

[driftingmods]

[A large WELCOME sign is hanging from the buildings when you walk into Levanta Town, but that seems to be the only sign that today is any different than any other day. The villagers are simply going about their daily business. However, if they are approached they are more than happy to explain the region as well as they can to any new arrivals.

Welcome to Levanta Town in The Drifting Land!]

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[shadowsnagger]

Not now, at least. [Jamjars, man.] I'm going to scope out lodging. Might be a good idea for you to do the same, kid.

[falsified]

That's probably a good idea.

Thanks.

[feelsgoldman]

--oh, hey, thanks!

[Ethan takes the hat and dons it in his usual fashion, feeling significantly less naked, then turns back to Ash and... what is that.]

Is this your Pokémon? I don't think I've ever seen it before! [He crouches down, staring at Scraggy in fascination.]

[quietfortitude]

[Stares.

Stares.


HEADBUTT.

It's surprisingly gentle but Ash quickly pulls scraggy back with a silent yelp and sheepish laugh.

Scrawling on his note pad.

'Yeah, it is. This is Scraggy, he's from the Unova region']

[feelsgoldman]

[Because Ethan is a Nice Guy, he lets Irwin talk his ear off for a good five minutes, nodding and smiling at the necessary parts. At the ten-minute mark, he clears his throat and interjects quickly.]

That's really cool, Irwin! It's great to hear that you're doing so well. Oh! I think that's my hat! Gotta run, I'll catch you on the 'gear sometime!

[And there he goes, off to continue being flawless and filling the world with sparkles and magic and ponytas. Totally.]

[feelsgoldman]

[At the headbutt, Ethan nearly falls over and finds his momentum by jumping back up instead with a small laugh of his own.

He's pretty curious about the notepad, but he figures Ash has got his reasons for it. He won't pry, for now! He sends a grin down at Scraggy after reading the note.]

Scraggy, huh? Seems like a pretty cool dude. [And then his interest perks again for a different reason and he looks back at Ash.] Wait, did you say Unova? I've never met anyone from Unova before! I'm Ethan, of New Bark Town in Johto!

[powertrades]

[Sneasel stop that that's his nose come on move over no seriously it isn't-

He abruptly tries to clap his hands over the feather as he starts to wake up. You know, kind of like a kid trying to catch a bug. Grace at its finest.]

[droppedballs]

[ k-kyaa talking at with Ethan!! even though it's mostly a barrage of questions... ]

Ah-- alright! Go find your hat! I'll talk to you later, Ethan! [ Irwin waves cheerfully, waiting a few minutes before walking in the direction that he headed off in. The stalker fanboy is on the loose... ]

[shadowsnagger]

No problem. [And lo, Wes mounted his mighty steed and put-putted around town to look for an inn or something. Ugh. Speed limits. Who thought those were a good idea?]

[feelsgoldman]

[ETHAN LOVES YOU IRWIN, REALLY. You usually have more interesting things to say than Joey, Rattata-Whisperer. And that says a lot, because Joey says a lot of really interesting things.

but no the real truth is that he feels terrible to be around his fans with a naked head. it's a TERRIBLE SHAME tbh.]

[ohcrumbs]

[What is this place?? A familiar blonde is eagerly bouncing around and exploring.

Though, anyone who might know her might notice that she's oddly... young! She looks about 14 years old, is all, as she's looking around.]

[falsified]

[Isn't that--]

Cynthia? [You look so much younger than you're supposed to. THIS IS WEIRD.]

[quietfortitude]

[Putting scraggy down so he can go investigate typhlosion, he shakes his head.

'Actually I'm from Pallet Town, Kanto. But I'm traveling through Unova right now. I'm Ash, it's nice to meet you']

[feelsgoldman]

[Typhlosion's throwing a pity party for himself in the shade of some trees. Drama queen.

Ethan looks even more excited at the Pallet Town news. Mostly because he was sure he had met everyone who lived there, but evidently this wasn't the case!]

Pallet Town, really? No way! Did you know Red when he was younger, then?

[littlestfae]

[jerking the feather back with a bubbly laugh]

Time to wake up, Silver~

[brbsalamence]

[This region

is

in

the sky

omg.

Nevermind the rest of what you were going to say Mister NPC, because this region is in the sky and therefore Ruby must go see the edge for himself. right now.






... He has no idea where he's going.]

[powertrades]

[Okay okay awake he's awa- Huh?]

Blue? [Why is Blue- ...Wait, where...]

And then this happened.

[sans_eyepatch]

[So apparently taking naps out in the middle of a field is a bad idea. This guy's still asleep, and thus hasn't noticed the change of scenery, so do be careful you don't trip over him if you happen to be out lost in wandering the landing strip.

So yeah, sixteen-year-old unconscious Ghetsis Harmonia wearing N's clothes. What do?]

[quietfortitude]

[Tylphlosion huh? YOU'RE NOT SO TOUGH. GENTLE AS A FEATHER HEADBUTT.

Ash takes a moment to think before shaking his head.

'I don't remember any Reds living in Pallet Town']

[ohcrumbs]

Huh? Oh, have we met before?

[snags]

You don't seem worried.

[Sup little Cynthia. Someone who doesn't recognize you ahoy! You just look like some youngin' to him.]

[ohcrumbs]

Well, I don't see why we should be. Not really.

It's a new place to explore!

[falsified]

I ran into you in Sinnoh. But I think you were a lot older when I met you there. [You looked like you were twenty-- you look a lot younger than that now.

This is weird. Somehow, it feels weirder than the floating region.

Ash just looks at you with a very confused look on his face.]

[ohcrumbs]

That... would be possible, if we met in Sinnoh. I was traveling through for a good part of my journey...

...But older?

[falsified]

Yeah, you were Champion. [Wait. Crap, is he supposed to say that? Is he allowed? How do time paradoxes work?

He has no idea.]