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--AND KUWABARA IS A MAN!

[It's the only shout heard echoing over the Gear from a new transmission before the feed goes dead silent. Around fifteen minutes and a good breakfast later, Kuwabara manages to find the video function.

He's now outside and brushing crumbs away from his mouth.]

URAMESHIIII!! WHERE THE HELL DID YOU GO?!

[Because obviously, being somewhere else means it's his fault. He waits a solid minute of just looking and staring, but then just decides to ask the gear instead. Thanks, Urameshi. Thanks.]

So, uh, some nice lady thought I was her kid and gave me a bag and a cat. [He laughs a little nervously.]

I don't know what it is, but it's kinda cute! She said it's mine, but, uh... I'm not really her kid? Does she have a kid? She's kinda... [He pauses on this one, then shrugs.] Unique's a good word for it.

Anyway. What am I s'posed to do with this? And, uh... how do I get back home? I'm not in the demon world right now, am I? 'Cuz this doesn't seem like Earth, but it's kinda like Earth. It's normal. Well, except for the pink cat, and the lady, and waking up here, and... Well, a lot of it's not normal.

I mean, usually Urameshi knows what's going on, but I dunno where he went, so... Anyone know here?

[Seriously, someone come help out this sad, pathetic child.]

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[Blake's Gear yells at him, then goes quiet, and then a while later yells at him again.]

[When he picks it up, there's a picture, and damn if it doesn't say a thousand words.]

Another one of you with the stupid hair? There's no such thing as demons, this sure isn't Earth, and the Fifties are over, kid.

Wait a minute, You're-a-whatever...I've heard that before. [After a second, it clicks, and Blake winces.] Ah, hell, him. If you're friends with that pain in the ass, do us all a favor and go right back home.

Oh.

[There's a smug smirk.] Bet I could! Though I might have to stop for a nap or a burger. Running's not hard, but ya gotta eat!

[Hello nice girl! You're not making any sense, but he does his best to listen to his fullest while he tries to follow along. Video game world, poke-a-what? Don't mind the completely confused look on his face; the harder he squints, the more he's actually thinking. Sort of.]

The world of... Polka-men?

I didn't see any men playing polka, just this cat. What does the polka have to do with video games?

Stupid hair?! I'll have you know this style's pretty popular where I'm from! Gives me a bit of flare and only rocked by total badasses!

[He's proud of his hair. But man, you're kind of a jerk. Kuwabara's already pegging you as similar to that one teacher from middle school who just needs to be kicked in the teeth, and his foot is already itching to kick. But thankfully he's good at holding back. Using his words and all that.

...loudly.]

I'D GO BACK HOME IF I KNEW HOW TO GET THERE! Look, I don't wanna be here as much as you don't want me here, so if you can show me how to get back, I'm friggin' going!

[URAMESHI, WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING?! They're in a dire situation--against two of the most foul and vicious opponents yet, halfway to getting their asses kicked and/or killed, and Urameshi is in a sunny place laughing at his panic. Something is up. Something is definitely up, and it's not just the polka-people or that mom. But at least Urameshi did a bit of investigation--Kuwabara just sighs.]

I feel kinda bad for her, then...

[Can't help when you've got mental problems, and thinking everyone's their kid has really gotta suck. But she seemed harmless, and it's good that no one's messed with her. Kuwabara didn't even know the broad but he'd probably punch someone for breaking into her house. After all, she fed him; that's loyalty.

And she gave him a cat! Kuwabara just beams, quite stupidly, and juggles the gear to show a Skitty sitting next to his backpack, tail swaying playfully.]

She's a cutie, isn't she, Urameshi? Reminds me of Eikichi back home, except... bigger and pink. But she's friggin' cute. What do I do with her?

[She... actually has to laugh at that because that kind of creates a hilarious image. But she raises a hand to wave almost dismissively.]

No, no, not polka-men. Poke-eh-mon. You know, pocket monsters. You're supposed to try to catch them all.

I'm from earth, but I have friends that are from other planets. At least back home I do.

It was a series of video games for kids. Somehow we all ended up here in the world where it's set. You should have some sort of manual that explains it better than I can.

[Yeah, screw anyone who tries to break into Mom's house! That's just wrong, and totally not what got Yusuke in trouble with Officer Jenny less than fifteen minutes after he arrived here. Hahaha... ha... ahem.

Anyway, yeah, that sure is a pink kitten. Yusuke snorts. He bets Kuwabara's gonna love this answer...]

You go into the woods and make her fight all the monsters out there, that's what.

Yep. [She tilts her head, index finger pressed to her chin as she thinks about how long she's been there.] I've been here a little longer than a month at this point. Yusuke's been here even longer though.

[Don't even joke about that Kuwabara. The look of horror is all he probably needs to know that that assumption is totally wrong, but she quickly follows that up with a tempered if firm denial.]

No. She is not my mom. She just acts like everyone's mom which is really creepy. And asking why makes her think you're sick...

A... video game? Man, that's weird as hell! A manual... gimme a sec, I'll look for it.

[But give him a moment, he's gonna set the gear down and rummage through his backpack. His Skitty decides this is the most opportune moment to press her face close to the screen and sniff at the device. It's her way of saying hi, or something like that. In the background, Kuwabara is definitely checking out the contents of his backpack, but all you'll get is this lovely little pink thing.]

--whoa, there's a... rope in here? Or somethin'. What's with all this junk?!

I what?! But she's so cute! Why the hell is she gonna fight?!

[He doesn't understand this logic.]

Whoa, no way!! Weren't you... at the tournament? [Did he dream up the tournament? Or did he actually die and this is some awkward sort of afterlife? He just stares, but her look of horror makes him grin a little.

Note to self: Mom is not Keiko's mom.]

Huh! Poor lady, she's gotta be super confused. So does everyone wake up in there and she just treats 'em like her kid or somethin'?

[Describing it like that makes more sense, and Kuwabara lets it roll off his tongue by repeating it slowly. Interesting...]

Pocket... monsters? Weird name. How many are there to catch? And what's the point in that? Do they go away?

[She nods and smiles, it's a little complicated but they'll get to that most likely.]

The tournament was interesting. [And she understands his confusion considering she was on the freighter home when she arrived.] You get used to the weird.

I think it works like that, I only have proof that everyone appears in New Bark Town, though. From there it's up to the person.

Yeah, sure, if you're from an Elvis fanclub.

[In another life, Blake is absolutely that one teacher.]

[This kid's definitely one of those idiots who hangs around doing petty vandalism and trying to be tough.]

Believe me, if there was a door I'd show you. But you're stuck here like the rest of us, punk, so you'd better get used to it.

I have no idea of exactly how many species there are. The first games had one hundred and fifty, though. This place has way more than that.

[And here she adds-] And nope, they don't go away. They're pretty nice little guys, though. Your starter can be a really good friend if you give it a chance, like a partner!

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[Carol's Swellow comes over to see what her trainer is doing now and sees the Skitty. She gives a loud trill]

Yeah, it's all stuff you'll need when you set out on your journey.

Helen, no, stop that! [Helen, the Swellow, is now lightly pecking at the screen as if to tell the Skitty to move back from the camera.]

Why wouldn't girls like to do that stuff?

[ Suddenly her confusion shows at that. ]

[About that first thing--]

Did you think we wouldn't be able to figure that out?

[And moving on.]

As for the other stuff... maybe ask that guy.

[They met, once...]

He might be the only person who can help you.

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[He's so lost. There's just a moment of staring before he tilts his head a little.]

So you're sayin' Urameshi's the only one with answers?

Elvis was pretty wicked, y'know! But this style's not even nearly that retro.

[Ya jerk. Kuwabara will have you know that he's that kind of punk who's beating up people but vandalism is destructive to public property and that ain't his style.

...unless it's your car. Then which yes, vandalism is totally in fashion.]

Stuck?! So I'm gonna be stuck here with you and Mom and whoever else is in this place?! What are we s'posed to do?

A hundred and how many?!

[And he was supposed to catch them?! That's a little nuts.]

Hmm... Well, I'm totally up for givin' this one a chance. I love cats! But I don't get how I'm supposed to catch a hundred monsters with one cat.

[He'll get used to it? Well... if she says so... He doesn't want to doubt her but he's sure it'll take a while. (And by a while, it'll probably be 'half an hour' or 'until he's really hungry'.]

So you... land in this city, and then... we just go wherever? How big's this world? I'll meet up with you guys.

Because most just don't? I dunno, my sister can kick my ass but she lets me fight all the punks for her since I'm... strong?

[Kuwabara catches the Swellow and quickly turns around, reaching a hand up to scoop up the Skitty so he can see what made the sound. The poor cat pokémon quickly struggles to try and get back there, but he ignores it like a pro.]

Whoa, you've got a bird!

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