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Who: Carolyn and anyone
Where: Libra Network
When: Late October
What: Carolyn got a surprise in the mail
Warnings: None

[The video turns on to Carolyns face close to the camera, visible bags under her eyes]

I don’t know why but for some reason ever since this cursed app showed up on my phone things that shouldn’t be possible or happening keep popping up. I get a package in the mail and I think it’s supplies I need for an experiment but no it’s this thing.

[She whips the webcam over and down, the oversized sleeves of her hoodie covering the camera briefly. When the camera is clear again it shows a ribombee in a tiny lab coat, sitting on her desk going to town on a pixy stick. The rest of the desk is littered with papers with formulas written on them and the remnants of a very large bag of assorted pixy sticks. The camera whips back up to Carolyns face.]

And as if the insect wearing clothes wasn’t enough there was also what I thought was a walking stick but the moment I touched it—

[The camera whips over again, this time in the other direction. As the camera refocuses it reveals a small teal wyvern perched on her shoulder wearing a tiny monocle.]

It turned into this. This goes against literally every law of nature. AND WHY DO ALL THE CREATURES SENT TO ME HAVE ACCESSORIES. I’m either in a coma or someone is pulling a prank on me. That’s got to be it.

[The camera goes to black as she keeps rambling to herself, the little wyvern nuzzling against her before the video ends.]

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Good news! You're entirely awake, and are now perceiving the magical part of the world. It's perfectly normal to be startled. Your new bug friend is called a Ribombee; a type of Pokemon. Anything you want to know about them, someone at POKEGO will know.

As for the accessories, clearly it's to look cute.

[They're Helping.]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN AWAKE???? WHAT DO YOU MEAN MAGIC?!?!?!?!? Magic isn’t a thing, that’s just what people say to explain things they don’t understand. There clearly must be a logical scientific answer to this “Ribombee” and the seemingly living carving. While I can’t think of anything my studies are more chemical based but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an answer.

[Carolyn is hyperventilating while typing this and trying to rationalize things that clearly can’t be.]

While most people do use the term that way, magic itself is very real and reasonably well-studied. Most humans just are below the threshold for seeing it, and a lot of shysters and people who are honest but wrong muddy the waters further.

If it makes it easier to accept, Ribombee really aren't that different from bumblebees beyond being friendlier and more capable of understanding human speech. I couldn't tell you much about your other friend though since they're not a pokemon.

[Zarina watches the video, chuckling a little.]

You know, this thing happened to me when I came here too.

By the way, do you go to the University? You look familiar.

Yeah, I'm a pharmaceutical science major. I'm mildly surprised someone recognizes me, honestly I am in class significantly less than I think most professors would like.

[Carolyn pauses typing for a moment as the implication sinks in.]

Wait, how many people on this campus are affiliated with this bizarre app? Because between you and the energetic pink one, though she was only there for one seminar.

Edited 2025-10-28 01:59 (UTC)

Eh, I pay more attention than other people, I think. I've learned to pay attention to my surroundings and the people around me.

[She shrugs.]

I think it's less the University and more the city itself. At least, that's the vibes I've been getting since I showed up here.

[Carolyn thinks back to her stroll through the city after the app was first installed on her devices. She supposed it did look different than she remembered.]

I suppose the city is strange when I think about it. Honestly I haven’t left my dorm or the university labs much since I started attending university. My roommate always says I should leave the dorm more and I’m starting to suspect she’s right.

Honestly, I get it. But, I would agree with your roommate, there's some interesting places to check out here.

If you want someone with you, I wouldn't mind wandering around more.

I actually would appreciate a guide to help me get my footing around town. There are really only a handful of neighborhoods I am familiar with and I don’t think those have changed that much.

[Even if they were drastically different she probably wouldn’t have processed it at the time.]

Also I tend to get rather tunnel visioned when something gets my attention so someone like you may be able to help keep me on task. So yes, I wouldn’t mind.

Edited 2025-10-31 14:14 (UTC)

Absolutely. Sometimes you just need another person to keep an eye on things.

[Or watch your back while trying to repair a generator, but, this isn't the Entity's Realm, is it?]

Let me know when and where to meet you, and I can be there if I'm not in class.

I will send you a message with some open times in my schedule and we can discuss where to go. Admittedly, as I said I don’t go out much so I am open to your opinions on where to go.

[She was not expecting this kind of offer so is unprepared for suggestions. She is also pretty sure people like shopping for pharmaceutical grade chemicals for fun.]

[Look, she also has strange interests, and wouldn't judge a person for theirs. She got into some weird shit in the Entity's realm when she was stuck there.]

Sounds great! I'll figure out some places to check out.

[Oh, this is someone new to the supernatural if he's ever seen one. Shio winces in sympathy.]

Unfortunately, this is just kind of your life now. The whole magic thing's gonna be a lot to get adjusted to, but I promise it does get easier after a bit. And I'm speaking from experience there, by the way.

[He pauses.]

I don't have all the answers or anything, but I can try to answer some from the perspective of a guy who had all this magic stuff dropped on him at once a couple years back.

[Carolyn ponders the offer for a bit, before deciding to accept the offer. Another perspective may help her process this new data without having a meltdown.]

I would appreciate your viewpoints on this. I can’t quite seem to make sense of the new information I am learning with the fundamental laws and theories I am familiar with.

Yeah, it's definitely a lot to take in.

Honestly, it's probably better you became aware now, instead of when the city's gone into magic-based crisis mode.

It can definitely be a lot to reconcile, especially right at first. You've got the time and space to start processing it a little at a time. Probably better to have that than to get dunked into the deep end right out of the gate.

[Because yeah, it can absolutely get worse!]

So, I'll do my best to answer whatever questions you've got. Ask away.

And as for helpful resources... we've got this group in the city called POKEGO, who primarily research magic and the Spirit Realm. They also have care guides for Pokemon, which could be helpful for one of your new friends there.

Hmm, I will definitely have to check this POKEGO out then. I’ve never had pets to begin with so I will definitely need assistance. Hopefully they can also assist me, or point me in the direction of someone who can help me, with the wyvern too.

[She stops typing for a moment as she processes the earlier statement.]

Did you just say “magic-based crisis mode” as if it is a regular assurance?

[she is desperately hoping that was some weird typo.]

Yeah, for sure, here, let me just--

[He sends over the address to Cygnus Academy.]

A bunch of them work here, so this is probably the easiest place to get in contact with someone. A couple of my friends work with them and they're pretty reliable people.

Yes, and trust me, I wish I hadn't probably as much as you do.

[Carolyn saves the address sent to her.]

Thanks, I’ll make sure to fit time in my schedule to swing by there. As for the other topic I am just going to block that from my mind because I am just a simple Pharm student. I’m sure whatever chaos might ensue won’t be relevant to me.

[She sure wishes that was the case.]

No pranks! Aww, that's such a cute Pokémon, and it's got a little lab coat, too, that's adorable. Hey, what are the supplies you need? I can probably ask my friend to send some your way, he works for POKEGO.

[Is she going to explain what POKEGO is? No. In fact:]

Can I come over and pet your wyvern?

[Carolyn recognized that voice, she stared at the keyboard for a bit before responding.]

Oh, the supplies are just for some lab experiments and it turns out they were also delivered. They just were at security for holding, something I am very used to by now.

[I can’t believe I’m about to do this, she thought to herself before typing the next part.]

Yeah, pop by anytime. I think it would appreciate the attention.

Why'd they have to be put in security first? If it's just supplies for an experiment, that's probably just fine, right?

[March damn near beams down at her phone.]

Yay!! I've got some free time, I can come over right now and pet it. Is it okay with me taking pictures??

[Carolyn looks at the wyvern playing with the now off webcam.]

To be honest I think it would love pictures. Oh and my things sometimes need to go through security because ever since the incident they have been a bit jumpy with my packages.

[Should she elaborate? Yes. Will she? No.]

Yeah!! I'll bring my camera, then. Wait, what incident? What are you talking about? What kind of stuff do you order that people get jumpy around them?

Oh it’s nothing too serious, just a couple of mild chemical burns. Anyways I learned not to purchase from that site again. But even though I went out of my way to apologize they still hold all my packages. Don’t worry though I keep all of my actual supplies secured.

[Holy cow, it's like looking into a mirror into how he was when he first arrived here.]

Oh, uh. Hi! So yeah, magic's just a thing here. I know, I get it, it's hard! Especially when you're used to science. [Varian, your best friend in your home world had eighty feet of magical hair that could revive the dead, but sure, "used to science" okay, buddy. ] But it's definitely very real!

I find it helps to think of them as something quantifiable anyway. The magic here still runs by rules, after all. You just need to learn them, as they're not exactly the same as normal scientific rules, is all.

[At the mention of rules she opens up her tablet in preparation and starts furiously typing a response]

You say there are rules, do you have any links to some academic papers I can look at. Perhaps even some studies into the properties? Rules are rules even if they conflict I can make sense and use this. Perhaps this “magic” is like oil and water with science. It won’t mix, unless you have an emulsifier. I would greatly enjoy any further guidance you can point me in the direction of.

Well, if you want regular academic papers, there are plenty in the Fortress of Meropide and the university. Though, a lot of the rules are things I've observed myself. Like, for instance, have you studied elemental abilities yet? They follow a very strict cycle of ebbs and flows of power depending on the month we've fallen in. And, naturally, they have power over each other, too. That's always reliable.

[There are two kinds of people. The kind that listens to poor Carolyn's ramblings and think this girl should be given the rundown gently and slowly so that her world doesn't come crashing down all at once.

And the kind that listens to her rambling and detonates the building her world stood on.

... Or the secret third option: Be Wei Wuxian and fall squarely in the middle.]

hello and welcome to the world with pokemon! the world of theorems and laws has opened a new door of possibilities for you! (¯▿¯) the ribombee that's imprinted on you is a bug and fairy type, colloquial scientific categorizations you know?

it creates pollen puffs that can be used for pharmaceutical purposes! medicinal, recreational, you name it. congratulations!

can't help you about the little dragon though ┐(︶▽︶)┌

[Carolyn stares at the Ribombee continuing to absolutely clear through her pixy stick stash at her desk.]

Pharmaceutical purposes you say? Oh I am absolutely going to have to play around with the properties of it a bit. How does one get it to produce these “pollen puffs”.

[The moment she sends the reply she is already writing down experiments to test the effects and properties.]

Just remember the scientific method only works when you're alive to test it! (◕‿◕)

[must you phrase it like that.]

well ideally, when it likes you a lot! if it notices you're having a bad day, it might make you some on its own. if it doesn't like you, it won't. and pokemon are more intuitive than your average pet. usually they can tell if you're trying to pull a fast one on them.

giving them treats is nice, but you have to really bond with them too. especially because ribombee's pollen puffs can really hurt you if you make it mad (•⩊•)

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