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[mother_of_monsters]

[When the feed turns on, Dray smiling like he just won the pokemon lottery. His tail moves lazily behind him and his ears are up.]

Hello everyone! I just got the most majestic pokemon! He’s fierce and loyal, with scales that seem made of steel and a powerful jaw. I can’t decide what to name him, though. I’m torn between Leviathan, Bonecrusher or Shadowbringer. What do you all think? This is him…

[He turns the camera towards the pond next to his garden to show his magnificent pokemon…

….It’s a Magikarp.

A Magikarp that’s splashing around desperately as if he's having a seizure, trying to get away from a Pidgeotto trying to grab him. Dray frowns and throws an apple at the bird, making it fly away. It’s clearly not the first time this had happened if his precision hitting the flying pokemon is any indication.]

Anyway, the name...

[There’s a rather distressed whine coming from off camera and Colette can be heard speaking in a soothing tone.]

Molly, what’s the matter? Come here. Hey, Dray? [Her voice is louder now.] Did you lick my Swirlix again? I told you it really upsets her!

[Dray's eyes shift and his ears drop, he look more than a little guilty.] Er.....Noooo?

Comments

[mother_of_monsters]

Thank you!

And yes, I am. I want to know other people's opinion. That name is really amazing, I never considered anything like that before. I'll add it to the possible list. Thank you, mr....?

[A good suggestion. Dray might end using a combo of name for the pokemon, like Tidal Rage Ryuujin Leviathan.]

[monkeyscream]

My name's Koito.

He has the potential for greatness, and he's adorable.

[mother_of_monsters]

Nice to meet you, Koito. I'm Dray Lyell.

I like to think so! I know he doesn't look too strong but even weak pokemon need love. Did you change your ticket too?

[monkeyscream]

Likewise, Lyell-san.

I did.

[ He shows his Jangmo-o
He scratches the small, dragon Pokémon under the chin. It seems happy.]

I could not resist this adorable little fellow!

[mother_of_monsters]

San? Oh no, it's just L-y-e-l-l-.

[Dray's ears go up and he looks at the pokemon in wonder.]

That looks like a mini god! [At least in his world they're very dragon-like.]It's really sweet.

[monkeyscream]

San is an honorific, similar to Mr. or Ms.

He does, the the heart shaped scale is quite charming.

[ It also reminds him of the metal plate his beloved superior officer wears.]

Your Pokémon has lovely bold colors.

[mother_of_monsters]

I had no idea, sorry. But you really don't have to call me that, just dray is fine. [He's a pretty informal person.]

He's fantastic. What's the pokemon's name?

Thank you, I'm sure he appreciates the praise too. [He looks over the magikarp who looks...well, derpy as eh always does.] Uhm.

[monkeyscream]

Dray, it is.

If we're going by given names you can call me Otonoshin.

[ The Jangmo-o says its type, and stares at the camera.]

I haven't given him one yet. He's a Jangmo-o.

[mother_of_monsters]

[he nods and then moves his ears up and down.] Otonoshin. I won't forget!

Oh, I see. I haven't seen anyone else with a pokemon like that, he might be unique.

You could name him after someone you admire.

[monkeyscream]

[ While the Jangmo-o does remind him of First Lieutenant Tsurumi, it would feel wrong naming it after him. It would be like ordering around a superior officer.]

Hm...It may get confusing if that person shows up.

Maybe a historical figure? Shigekata!

[mother_of_monsters]

That is true.

That's a good one! That way you won't forget the name. Who was Shigekata?

[monkeyscream]

Shigekata Togo.

[ He's learning to use Western order.]

He created my fighting style, Jigen Ryu.

[mother_of_monsters]

[Dray comes from a world were humans doesn't exist, so he can't tell what's the right order for names.]

I never heard of him but since we are form two different world, it's not surprising. Was he a warrior then? Are you one too?

[monkeyscream]

He was a great warrior. I am a soldier.

[mother_of_monsters]

Soldiers are heroes too. Besides, any great warrior first started small. There are no shorcuts to greatness.

[monkeyscream]

They can be.
[ He's younger and less experienced than many of the other soldiers in his unit,and he outranks them.]

Having opportunities reduces some obstacles.

[mother_of_monsters]

[There ya go, a great start.]

That for sure. In life is better to be born lucky.

[monkeyscream]

Lucky or around interesting circumstances.

[ The superior officer he has a crush on/hero worships has severe scars from the Russo-Japanese War.]

[mother_of_monsters]

Interesting circumstances usually means trouble. That's why the saying 'may you live in interesting times' it's actually a curse.

[monkeyscream]

Yes.
There would be no heroes without trouble. Great warriors become that way through battle.

[mother_of_monsters]

I don't like violence at all but I admit sometimes there's little options left. Specially if you want to right some wrongs.

[monkeyscream]

That's true. Wars happen when negotiations break down.

[ He likes violence and is among soldiers incapable of adapting to civilization life.]

[mother_of_monsters]

Yes, among other things. Sometimes they happens because some want to make profits with them.

[Dray is...trying. After 10 years locked up, it's not always easy.]

[monkeyscream]

War can be profitable, or at least selling weapons is.