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[icansolvethemtoo]

[And the screen lights up to show a young teenage girl, trying her best not to look worried. Unfortunately, as Flora is rather hideous with hiding her feelings, it's fairly safe to say that she's pretty upset with the mere idea of being here.]

U-um, excuse me! Other people on this... odd... talking contraption. [She frowns at it. What is this thing, anyway?] I'm a little lost, and... I'm trying to find my way back. Some lady claiming to be my mother has given me a satchel, but she's locked me out of her home so I couldn't ask any further questions! I'm quite sure I shouldn't be here, though... I...

[Deep breath. Must stay calm, must stay calm...] I'm looking for three young gentlemen! A man by the name of Professor Hershel Layton, a younger chap by the name of Luke Triton, and a lad around my age... Also named Luke Triton. We were all together until just a few seconds ago...

I... I wasn't kidnapped, was I!? [Again? That panicked face returns. What if they're not here? What if she can't find her way back? What if - no, no, she has to remain calm. Calm, collected, prim and proper... She can do this.]

If anyone has seen them or knows of their whereabouts, could you please let them know that Flora Reinhold is looking for them?

A-and... Could someone please tell me what odd sort of place this is? Or, um-- [Wait! Te thing she was given earlier. She fishes through the backpack and holds up a pokéball.] What is this? I think something's inside it but... I'm not quite sure.

Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.

Comments

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[puzzling]

[ Man, Layton has not expected to see Flora of all people when he has turned on his gear. It's been over a year since he has last seen her, and it's pretty clear that she doesn't remember her last stay here. Well, time to calm her down... ]

Flora, it's good to see you once again.

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[icansolvethemtoo]

Professor!?

[Flora's eyes widen as she peers into the device at him. She really wasn't expecting to see him through there! (There go her hopes of just finding them outside.) But now she can ask him questions!]

What... is this place? Is it some odd part of the future London? I don't recall falling asleep at all. A-- and you and Luke and the older Luke... aren't over here anymore...?

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[puzzling]

One question at a time, Flora. It's best if you calm down right now. [ Not that he can blame her, but he'll answer her. ] As for your first question, I'm afraid to say that this isn't London anymore, present nor future. At the moment, you are in another world.

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[icansolvethemtoo]

[Calm down? Well, panicking isn't very ladylike... She can be calm! Taking a deep breath, she nods... but then her eyes practically pop out of her head at his answer.]

...Another world? Are... are you sure? B-but... how did we get here?

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[puzzling]

I'm afraid that even I do not know. Truth be told, I have been here for over a year and a half, and even I haven't gotten close to solving this puzzle.

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[icansolvethemtoo]

A... a year and a half?

[Where has she been for a year and a half?!]

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[puzzling]

[ Ah, he should explain... ]

From what I've gathered, time stops back home for us when we arrive here, and everyone seems to be from different timelines. It's rather a confusing matter. It might be best if I explain this in person to you.

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[icansolvethemtoo]

[Professor I don't get it.]

...that's so peculiar... Y-yes, I think meeting up would probably be easier!

But where would I be able to find you?

[Video]

[hintcoinplz]

[Luke immediately perks up at the sound of Flora's voice. It's been so long since he last heard it, and the moment he does hear it he fumbles with the Pokegear.]

Flora! Flora, is that you? Are you all right?

[Video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

Luke! You're here! But... Where are you? What is this place?

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[hintcoinplz]

You're in Johto! It's kind of complicated, but we sort of um...ended up in a whole other world.

[Video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

Another world?! But... how is that possible?

[Video]

[hintcoinplz]

I'm afraid I can't really explain that. You're not hurt though, are you?

[Video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

[She shakes her head.]

No, I'm fine! Just a little confused, is all.

[Video]

[hintcoinplz]

I'm glad you're safe! Don't worry Flora, the Professor and I will be on our way to get you! And then we can fill you in a little more on what's all going on.

[Video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

[She smiles brightly at him.]

Alright. I'll wait. Thank you two!

[video]

[greatbigrock]

_{[Newbie tiiime. This one seems pretty shaken up, so he might as well try to offer offer some info.]}

I don't know about your friends, kid, but that sphere-ball-thing? Could be a new one, if you're lucky.

[video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

[Blankest of blank stares imaginable.]

A new one of what?

[video]

[greatbigrock]

Friend, buddy, pal. Or it could be a pain to live with. Either way, you might need them.

_{[A beat, before he starts gesturing.]}

You press the button.

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[icansolvethemtoo]

A new... friend? [In the ball? Okay, she can do this.

Kneeling down, she sets the gear down and uses both hands to turn the ball over and press the button. It opens, and there's a brief flash of light--]

[video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

[And she finds herself staring at the little pokemon before her.]

Giiiiible!

[Now she really wants to cry.]

I--I... I need that?

[video]

[greatbigrock]

Oh, hey, my friend has one of those.

_{[He looks surprisingly delighted at seeing it, actually, because while he's not necessarily a fan of all of Miguel's huge pogglemans, that one wasn't so bad really. Even after it grew to also-huge.]}

Yeah, you're gonna need him. There are other creature-things hiding in the grass and they're pretty territorial, if you know what I mean. Stick to the short grass, keep that one around for protection and you'll be good.

_{[If he's accidentally insensitive he'll probably find out in a second, but for now, well.]}

[video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

One of... these...?

[It walks over, seemingly excited to see her, but she's kind of afraid to touch it. And in the hopes of containing her fear, she just stares towards the gear while the thing starts patting her arm.]

M-m-more of them?! In the grass?

[But there's grass everywhere!]

[video]

[greatbigrock]

I know, it's terrible.

_{[He waves his hand a little, though, signalling that it's no big deal. Which it sort of is to a newcomer, but it looks like he forgot about that for now.]}

The gist of it is that you can't leave and these magic animals are supposed to be your new best buds.

[video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

[This man doesn't seem worried at all! It kind of concerns her, especially with this little creature play-attacking her.

...magical animal best buddies.]

We can't go home?