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[airmajesty]

Unbelievable... and you're telling me this sort of mass chaos is commonplace here? I'd pick up and leave, but...I never got the chance to introduce myself. Shoving last week's confusion aside, it is an honor to be here. Please welcome me, Smash Academy. I am Falkner, Violet City’s gym leader from the Johto Region, and I specialize in flying-types

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[hasprettiestmon]

[Oh. Oh my goodness.]

Falkner! What a nice surprise. You have my welcome. Though I didn't see you last week so... Oh. Oh dear. I do hope you're alright.

[airmajesty]

Ah! Well if it isn't Erika. It's nice to spot a familiar face, and yours is definitely no exception.

Yeah, I'm in good shape. Considering.

[hasprettiestmon]

Likewise. It's been quite a while since I saw you last... Though I imagine that is my own doing. It's lovely to have you.

I'm so glad. I don't want to even consider what could have happened... I would like to assure you that it isn't always that strange here, but it's... certainly an experience.

[airmajesty]

It takes two. I could have stopped by for a visit more often whenever I flew in to Celadon. Maybe you should lift your no-boys-allowed policy in your gym, that might help too

I suppose I have no choice but to grow from that experience. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever turn into a Pokemon. I now have a new respect for Piplup, not to mention an understanding.

[haswetpokemon]

I wish I could say it WASN'T this crazy all the time, but... [Sob forever and ever.]

I look forward to catching up, too! It's been a long time! [When was the last time she'd seen Falkner? She couldn't even remember.] Maybe I should give you a tour, too, if you need one!

[airmajesty]

I think my biggest concern is how anyone gets anything done around here when their schedule is so easily thwarted. I spent a week surviving in an urban jungle when I could have been focusing on ideas for my class.

That would help out a lot. Thank you for the offer, I appreciate it! The last time I saw you... it's been so long, I don't think I can remember, either.

[haswetpokemon]

... That's right! Ahhhh!! I need to get on my class now as soon as I can! Ugh, at least I have another few days...! [SOB THANKS FOR REMINDING HER FALKNER.]

It's fine! Just let me know if and when you ever want to, and we can get a nice, big tour all around! You have to see the pool here!

[airmajesty]

Good luck! You can do it.

It might do me well to have a tour as soon as possible. I should be available most of the time this week, so it might be best if you finish your own class preparations before showing me around. I'll be looking forward to it!

[badasscopters]

Aerial Combat?

... I think I'm gonna like you. [But he's just biased.] You're a gym leader, too, huh? You could say I'm pretty damn acquainted with a couple of 'em. [Well, okay, at least one, but... maybe more. He forgets.]

Name's Goose. Piloting teacher, Security Guard.

[airmajesty]

That's right, aerial combat. You must take a special interest in winging the skies considering you're the piloting teacher. And you're named after a bird come here I love you I'm pleased to meet a fellow instructor involved with aviation.

Familiar with a few gym leaders, eh? Who might they be?

[badasscopters]

Heh, a special interest? More like I'm an ace at my job. Been at it for years now, and hell, it's probably my life right about now.

Eh, I think that Brock guy, might've seen some others, but I don't remember. Most important one's Lt. Surge for, heh, our own reasons.

[airmajesty]

I can understand that. Birds, planes... it doesn't matter, as long as you get to feel the wind beneath you. Nice! I look forward to meeting you in person.

Brock and Surge, huh? Curse it! My main weaknesses... What kind of reasons?

[bestsweater]

Falkner! When did you get here?

[airmajesty]

Just last week, I'm afraid.

[bestsweater]

...Oh.

Are you all right?

[airmajesty]

I'm fine. I went through the same trials as just about everyone else, and looking back it could have been worse. I'm just grateful to have my normal body back. My birds, on the other hand, grew restless. I don't blame them at all.

Oh, and I want to extend a thanks to everything you did for the people-turned-Pokemon. It was very courteous and must have taken a great deal of work and patience.

[pineneedleseer]

You were here during that mess last week?

Oh dear... a belated welcome then; it's good to see you.

[airmajesty]

I'm afraid so. I barely set foot inside this colossal academy before I had my life flipped upside-down. Needless to say, nothing could have prepared me for it.

The same goes to you, Morty. And thank you. How are you getting by? It's been a while.

[pineneedleseer]

I don't think anyone was prepared for that. Myself included.

It certainly has been; what a shame ~ I've been getting along just fine, save this minor disturbance. You as well?

[airmajesty]

No, you're right. But it's been the strangest thing that's ever happened in my life to date, and that's saying something. I'm still having dreams about it!

Other than that? Fine. Did you change, too?