armoredsoul | 1st Transmutation | [video] Introductions

[Al had taken some time fumbling around with the Gear once he got out of that odd town, testing the buttons and managing to reason his way into making a video post--though he doesn't realize that it is transmitting video yet. Alphonse comes onto the screen sitting at the base of a tree, and actually seems relatively calm about all this. It isn't the first time he's been tossed into a strange new world, though at least the last time he'd meant to go there. Anyone that knows him might notice he seems a bit...young, though.]

Okay, I think it's recording...um, hello! I just got here, and I've read that little book, so I know what we're supposed to be here for, but...does anyone have any information as to how we were transported here? The only method I know to move between worlds like this doesn't...really seem to apply here.

[It looks like he would continue, but his Shinx takes that moment to pounce into his lap and headbutt under his chin--gently, though, and clearly just wanting attention.] Ah, jeez! It's barely been five minutes, can't I pay attention to something else for that long? --um, sorry, my Pokémon is being kind of needy...are they always like this? I know we're supposed to battle them, but this little guy is so much like a little kitten I can't see him fighting anything except his own tail! [And really, he's kind of offended by that concept in general. It's so cruel!!] Um, anyway, if anyone has any information I'd really appreciate it. Thank you!

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It's a move that Pokémon are able to do. It shoots out a ray of fire at its opponent...

I didn't know she knew it, so she demonstrated.

And she decided to do it on you. [Al lets out a long, tired sigh.] Well, since you're not covered in bandages I assume you didn't get burnt too badly.

No. I just lost a bit of hair, but it's already grown back.

Good! And you're making sure you know what sort of abilities your Pokemon have now, right?

[Right?]

[ . . . ]

Yes.

[When he... remembers.]

[Al only huffs out a small sigh this time.] Well, it is a lot to memorize all at once.

Well, yeah... but that's what the Pokedex is for, basically. To remind you about the moves.

Ah, yeah, it does list that, doesn't it? I started reading through that to get familiar with what all the different sorts of Pokemon are. They're...kinda weird.

[Especially Ghost-types. Nope nope nope don't wanna get stuck with those.]

Yeah they are. It doesn't really get any better as things go, either... [At least Ed still hadn't met a moving trash bag.]

Though, aside from Pokémon... there's something I want to tell you.

[siiiiiiiigh] Well, at least I have warning...

Huh? What is it?

[Quietly he raises his hand that used to be an automail to show... not an automail.]

I'm from a time where we did it. We managed to restore our bodies. ... well, I still have an automail leg, but otherwise.

[Al's eyes go wide, and a relieved, incredulous smile spreads across his face.] That--that's so great! I tried so hard in my world, but I wasn't able to--even if it's just your arm restored, that's still so wonderful!

[Tears are actually pricking at his eyes, and he quickly scrubs at his eyes to dry them.]

[He smiles. It was a long and rather painful journey, which can probably seen from his face so he'll save that story for later.]

You should tell me about it once we meet, okay? I want to know what your world is like.

Of course! There's...a lot you should know about, anyway, with who else is here. [A shadow flickers over Al's expression but it clears quickly.] I wanna hear how things went in your world, too!

[Something's definitely wrong, but he won't poke the subject right now. Instead he gives him another grin.]

Looks like we have a lot of talking ahead.