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[thunderbadge]

[A stern-looking man can be seen on the pixellated video screen of the communicators. A new arrival -- he's clearly none too happy about it. Looking down at something, he mutters,] We're definitely not in Kanto anymore. Looks more like a former battlefield...

[He then looks back up at the device in his hand.] What a shock! I can't be the only one here, can I? [He should be worried about his own safety, why he's ended up here, and how to get out. While he is, there's a more important concern on his mind.] I've got two sick Pokemon here. It's like all their electricity's run dry! [The video of his camera is lowered to show Raichu.] Rai! Rai! [Raichu looks to be concentrating very hard as he attempts to make electricity come forth from his cheeks, but to no avail. He looks down, dejected, knowing that it's no use.] Chuuuuu...

[The camera is taken back up to Raichu's owner who smirks confidently.] My name's Lieutenant Surge. I don't know where this is or how we got here, but whoever brought us here better think twice if they expect us to be quiet about it. Never give up! We'll keep on fighting no matter what! [Though they can't be seen at this point, Surge's two Pokemon can be heard making enthusiastic battle cries in response to what their owner has just said.]

[His expression returns to serious.] If anyone else is out there, please respond.

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[thunderbadge]

[Surge exchanges confused looks with his Raichu. It takes a few seconds for the information to sink in, but as soon as it does, he answers without hesitation.]

His name's Raichu. Is that what's wrong with him? Some kind of chip? [He frowns.] Sounds like the work of Team Rocket, if you ask me. They'll pay for this!

[It's that last part that throws him off the most.] Huh? I don't see any tall grass around...

[dustedsunlight.livejournal.com]

I think he might be chipped, yes. I don't know who Team Rocket is, though...

Tall grass? Is that where the monsters hide in your world? They're everywhere, here.

[thunderbadge]

Everywhere, huh? I'll keep that in mind. [But he still presumes he and his Pokemon can take them all on, electricity or not.]

So how do I get rid of these chips?

[dustedsunlight.livejournal.com]

As long as you're careful.

Well, a scientist can take them out... but it can be dangerous, and the location of them changes. They might not know where yours is.

[thunderbadge]

A scientist? Didn't you say they're responsible for bringing us here?

[dustedsunlight.livejournal.com]

Well, I mean, our scientists. There's the ones we don't know, and then sometime s they'll bring people who were scientists and doctors in the worlds. They're the ones who usually remove the chips.

[thunderbadge]

All right, that makes sense. Looks like I'll have to track one down and find out for myself.

[dustedsunlight.livejournal.com]

There's a lot of them that would be willing to help you... though they might not know where your chip is. The scientists move the location.

[thunderbadge]

Wouldn't looking for recent scars reveal the location?

[dustedsunlight.livejournal.com]

There aren't any... a lot of people have tried.

[thunderbadge]

Oh... Then whoever did this must really know what they're doing.

[dustedsunlight.livejournal.com]

I guess so. It's a little unnerving, really.

[thunderbadge]

I'd say it's more than a little, but I get what you're trying to say.

How long have you been here, kid?

[dustedsunlight.livejournal.com]

I've been in this city almost a year and a half.

[thunderbadge]

By choice?