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[readytobe]

[Technically, the Pokemon had arrived with the others on the 18th, but he had done his best to remain inconspicuous and had slunk away soon after receiving the welcome letter. Feel free to have seen a giant cat monster skulking about in the corner and flying off, but there's no indication that this message is from the same individual. He'd rather keep his face off the network for now.]

How simple life would be if I were unable to feel empathy. Even when I have been taken forcibly from my home and given absurd demands...

But no matter.

I have many questions, but I imagine my fellow captives have little in the ways of answers. So I will ask for your opinions instead.

What do you think of nonhumans? I have seen a surprising amount here that are clearly of other species. It intrigues me...

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[gingerzippo]

You mean the robots?

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[readytobe]

Or other sentient beings, yes. Whether organic or technological.

Are there many sentient machines here? [The Pokemon world does have cool technology, but not much AI. He's a little curious.]

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[gingerzippo]

I've seen two of 'em around. There're some other people here that're definitely not human, but I don't think I'm really at liberty to talk about 'em. You should find out yourself.

You a scientist?

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[readytobe]

[Inwardly, he has something of a laugh about that question. He so detested those scientists that had given him life, but he had done quite a bit of science-ing when attempting to take over the world, really. How closely he had mirrored those he resented...]

That is not my profession, no. But I enjoy learning and exploring. In that way, I would be suited to the job, I suppose.

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[gingerzippo]

Yeah? Not sure about the possible-scientist options here, but you sound good for the line of intel when it comes to getting out of this place. There're a few people here already workin' on it. [Himself included! Though he works privately, gleaning what he can from customers without them knowing, plotting an attempt on their "headquarters" to find out info, et cetera.]

Got a name, stranger?

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[readytobe]

So I have heard. Are you one of those people?

[Hmm. He had a feeling this question would come up eventually, since it's...you know...a good one. And a perfectly reasonable one. But he's not sure if he wants to reveal himself yet. He could take on any who might threaten him, of course, but he learned long ago to attempt secrecy before resorting to brute force.]

Most people do, do they not?

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[gingerzippo]

You got it. Lookin' around the city for any scrap on this place I can find.

And [uh] yeah. I was wondering if you do, and what it is, specifically.