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[aseparateworld]

[Unlike the rapid and stilted way he talks during the day, the thoughts broadcast by N's PORTAL are measured and clear (if at times accompanied by seemingly random images of his Pokémon friends). This is a way he's more comfortable communicating.]

Hello, my name is N Harmonia. I have some questions. [Akito had given him some good ideas for what

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[creepyfangs]

A pokémon club? Count me in!! I can teach everyone how to brush a Sharpedo's teeth without losing a hand! It's a pretty important skill.

As for love, well, I don't know about any of that.

[aseparateworld]

I'm so glad you'd like to join, Harper! So far Akito and I are going to be there, but we want to see how many people will be joining before we decide where to meet.

That does sound useful to learn. I'd like to meet the rest of your Pokémon friends as well.

Romantic love is a very complicated matter, I am coming to learn. I don't believe I understand it any better for having asked.

[creepyfangs]

Hmmm... I bet Dawn and Touya will want to join, too. The more the merrier!

Of course! I'll bring them all! We'll see if I can get Flieger to sit still long enough to meet people.

Hmm.... I think it's something you have to find out on your own, maybe?

[aseparateworld]

Yes, Dawn and Touya. [N looks sad for a moment. He still has confused feelings about Touya, but Touya seems to accept him without hesitation.] I hope they will both come. More would be better, so we'd have more viewpoints and more experiences to share.

That would be wonderful. I'll bring all my friends as well. I'm sure they'll enjoy playing with each other.

I believe that must be true. I have been given much to consider. I will have to take my time to determine the truth in my own heart.

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[hypercarnivore]

[...Man N why did you have bring up love now Fabian feels like he should answer.]

I ain't a trainer either, but it sounds like a nice idea.

...Love's kinda complicated.

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[aseparateworld]

Then I hope you'll come, Fabian. I'm sure Raf will enjoy it. He'll be able to play with the other Pokémon, and you can learn more about his nature and his powers.

[N nods, his smile fading into a more serious expression.] I am coming to see that. The love I grew up with is simple and pure, but this romance is another matter, and people have very different things to say about it.

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[hypercarnivore]

...I guess.

Romance is like that. Don't think ya can even really begin to understand it until ya feel it yourself. ...And even then it's still complicated.

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[aseparateworld]

Once a time and date for the first meeting have been determined, I will be sure to inform you and Raf, and you can decide whether you would like to attend.

You've experienced romance for yourself, then? It seems to be different for all people. What is it like, for you?

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[yinblack]

[He addresses the second topic only, for Touya isn't sure what he could say to the first seeing as he can't really help when it came to abilities of that kind. And the third.. well he wouldn't know what to say about that, since he himself isn't familiar with the 'romantic love' feeling. Chances were anyone could answer to that here, so maybe it wouldn't hurt to see the responses..

For now though, Touya begins to speak, his Larvesta snoozing quietly in his lap as he pets at her soft white fuzzy coat.] A Pokémon club? I think that sounds like a good idea, actually!

To be honest, I was thinking of taking a time to explain to the network and people here about Pokémon and learn more about 'animals.' [There's a familiar smile.] But I think forming a club is really an excellent idea, especially when you bring those points to mind.

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[aseparateworld]

[N smiles to see Touya and hear his thoughts. He's a little more used to the idea of being with him here. Now that he realizes he can communicate with emotions using teneka, he sends Touya a burst of warm affection.]

I am glad you like the idea. My new friend Akito suggested it, and I thought it would be worth trying. I hope you will come as well. Explaining to people via the network is also a good idea, as not everyone would wish to attend a meeting of the club.

[N considers the matter of animals. He is slowly coming to understand them.] "Animals" are like Pokémon in a way. They are pure-hearted. Their minds are simpler, their thoughts less like ours. Some are more easily directed, some wilder and harder to reach. They do not have the same kinds of abilities, though some can attack, and they can be very strong.

[He's distracted from the topic at hand by the Larvesta in Touya's lap.] How is Taiyou?

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[yinblack]

[Touya is still getting use to that of the teneka though, so he's surprised at the the sudden feel of emotions. But he doesn't hesitate, no, possibly a bit shyly and carefully he returns the affection, if not a little more gently on his side.]

Akito, yes, I've met them before. I think it's definitely worth trying really. And I'll be sure to keep the explaining as planned then.

[Quiets for the moment, taking time to listen to N's explanation. It probably helped when it was coming from someone who understood Pokémon.] I see! That makes sense, I hadn't considered they would be that different.

[There's a soft look while he reverts his attention down to the Larvesta.] She's fine, she had been exploring most of the day so she went and tired herself out heh.

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[aseparateworld]

Akito is the first new friend I've made here, though I'm trying to meet as many people as I can. I enjoy learning more about them.

I still have much to learn about animals as well, as they are new to me too, but I will share whatever I learn with you.

I'm glad she's doing well here. My friends have been eager to explore since we arrived. They haven't been frightened by the change. [N pauses, thinking that since he is talking to Touya now, he will have to try what Harper advised him to do, to make amends with him.] Touya, may I take you to dinner?

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[friendly_leijon]

Ooh! Ooh! Tavros can talk to animals! I don't know if you met him yet, he's a troll like me.

And, um, I can't really talk about human love but I could tell you about our quadrants if you like?

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[aseparateworld]

No, Tavros and I have not met, but I am excited to meet him, if he and I are similar in that. You are the only troll I have met here so far, Nepeta. Are there many of you?

I too know very little about human love. I was raised by other species. I would be pleased to hear about love as you know it. What are these quadrants?

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[friendly_leijon]

You'll like him, he's really nice! And, well, there are twelve of us all together but we're not all here. I know Feferi and Kanaya aren't...and Gamzee left. So there should be nine I think.

Well the quadrants are what we have for romance. They're based on the two key emotions of pity and hate. Here, let me draw you a diagram.

[And she holds up something resembling this]

The red ones are pity and the black ones are hate. Okay so far?

[Because there's a lot more to come]

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[aseparateworld]

I look forward to meeting them all. I will be sure to contact this Tavros when I can, to ask him about his ability.

Pity and hate? [N considers this.] Why were they chosen as the two key emotions? Is it because they're the ones you feel most keenly?

[In spite of this question, he nods, because the chart is simple enough to read.] Yes, I understand that.

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[littleroots]

Ah! I'd love to be in your club, N! It sounds like fun.

[May taps a finger to her temple, and looks puzzled for a second.]

Hm.. I dunno how to describe love, really. I've never been in it! I guess.. from what I've heard, you take what you feel for your Pokemon! But.. it's a little different. A different kind of love, you know? Like, you just want to be with them all the time, and kiss them and stuff. Or something like that.

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[aseparateworld]

I'm so glad you'd like to join as well, May. The Pokémon with you might also enjoy meeting the other Pokémon and playing with them there. We are seeing how many people might want to join before we decide on a time and a place.

[N listens carefully to what she says about love.] I haven't experienced that either. So it is like what I feel for Pokémon, but with the addition of actions like kissing? [He remembers being kissed on the forehead by Anthea and Concordia, but he doesn't think that's what May means.] That is much simpler than what some others said, but I like that idea.

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[littleroots]

Okay, sounds good to me! Whenever you decide, just tell me. I bet all of my Pokemon miss playing with their friends from back home, so it'll be good for them to make new ones!

[May ponders what N said about love for a moment before replying.] Kinda, I think! I don't think it's supposed to be simple, but.. I don't think there's really a way to describe it right. Hm..

Oh! Maybe you could read a romance novel or watch a movie, or something! I bet that'd explain it better than I could!

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[aseparateworld]

I thought that would be good for all of us, as well as the Pokémon. This world is so very different, and strange in many ways.

So it is complicated. But perhaps has a simplicity as well. Perhaps it is like mathematics, which begins with simple matters of straightforward addition, but there are many very complicated operations to learn once one advances. Yet they are all part of the same study.

Oh yes, my friend Akito is going to give me books and show me movies about romance. I'm hoping that will help me to understand it better. I have so much to learn.