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"You have reached Dr. Egon Spengler. Please leave a message, preferably fifty words or less."
"You have reached Dr. Egon Spengler. Please leave a message, preferably fifty words or less."
[Ray gently smiles.]
Weeeell... I have been thinking about possibly getting a lab in Saffron or Goldenrod- with the train linking the two it would be a quick six hour train ride to each region and all the warp points and it would be a snap to get there for an emergency experiment.
Weeeell... I have been thinking about possibly getting a lab in Saffron or Goldenrod- with the train linking the two it would be a quick six hour train ride to each region and all the warp points and it would be a snap to get there for an emergency experiment.
[Egon nods, looking thoughtful.]
That would work well. Not to mention its proximity to Lavender Town. We would have the chance to study new supernatural phenomena up close.
[Unseen by Egon, one of the containment units in his bag rocks violently back and forth at the mention of the town.]
That would work well. Not to mention its proximity to Lavender Town. We would have the chance to study new supernatural phenomena up close.
[Unseen by Egon, one of the containment units in his bag rocks violently back and forth at the mention of the town.]
[Ray is blissfully unaware of this as he continues gushing.]
Yeah! Annie and Kirby could use a visit to their home town anyway.
And I hear that there's this really cool Pokemon that lives in the nearby cave that can predict future disasters! Cool and useful!
Yeah! Annie and Kirby could use a visit to their home town anyway.
And I hear that there's this really cool Pokemon that lives in the nearby cave that can predict future disasters! Cool and useful!
Is that so? Do you know if it's true clairvoyance or merely sensing ripples of psychokinetic energy through space-time? Maybe if we do some research, we'll be able to harness this power ourselves.
[Apparently, Egon never paid much attention to those stories that were like "seeing into the future and basing your decisions on that is bad". He also very much sounds like a Pokémon villain right now.]
[Apparently, Egon never paid much attention to those stories that were like "seeing into the future and basing your decisions on that is bad". He also very much sounds like a Pokémon villain right now.]
'Dunno! The Pokedex entries just say they can "sense disasters", so we should try testing it out!
[His expression soften slightly as he looks at Egon.]
I think you might like them anyway. Apparently people assumed they were the cause of the disasters because they would show up right before, and would drive them deep into the mountains out of hatred for the poor things.
[His expression soften slightly as he looks at Egon.]
I think you might like them anyway. Apparently people assumed they were the cause of the disasters because they would show up right before, and would drive them deep into the mountains out of hatred for the poor things.
Most people hold a fear of the unknown and the unnatural world. It's almost shameful how much people still are unaware of the supernatural and what it holds, especially as this universe actually has such prominent activity.
[Egon nods slowly, munching thoughtfully on a spoonful of Jello. After a few moments, he says--]
A classic Frankenstein response.
[...???]
[Egon nods slowly, munching thoughtfully on a spoonful of Jello. After a few moments, he says--]
A classic Frankenstein response.
[...???]
[Ray nods as if he understands (he probably doesn't understand).]
They're apparently peaceful creatures too! They normally don't even like fighting despite being a dark type.
... And if we wanna perform experiments, it might be nice to have one on hand if something's gonna blow up!
[...Maybe not... the best reason to get one......]
They're apparently peaceful creatures too! They normally don't even like fighting despite being a dark type.
... And if we wanna perform experiments, it might be nice to have one on hand if something's gonna blow up!
[...Maybe not... the best reason to get one......]
[Egon seems to brighten a little at that.]
That does seem like a good idea, though I was more thinking about large-scale events such as the one we witnessed at the Ruins of Alph. It would make it easier to be there in sufficient time to actually create a plan and deal with the situation.
That does seem like a good idea, though I was more thinking about large-scale events such as the one we witnessed at the Ruins of Alph. It would make it easier to be there in sufficient time to actually create a plan and deal with the situation.
[Ray brightens as well; it really makes his day when he makes Egon brighten up at least a little.]
Even better! And if we plan on opening up a New Ghostbusters, having one on hand would be really useful for work!
They can be like our little Janine!
Even better! And if we plan on opening up a New Ghostbusters, having one on hand would be really useful for work!
They can be like our little Janine!
[the ghostbusters become bad luck charms. but, then again, weren't they already bad luck charms?]
Wouldn't it no longer be called Ghostbusters if our scope were to be expanded to include Psychic and Dark types?
[He gets up out of his seat for a moment, picking up all the empty plates on the table. He somehow managed to finish everything during the span of this conversation.]
Maybe we should check up on the top deck and see how far we are, currently.
Wouldn't it no longer be called Ghostbusters if our scope were to be expanded to include Psychic and Dark types?
[He gets up out of his seat for a moment, picking up all the empty plates on the table. He somehow managed to finish everything during the span of this conversation.]
Maybe we should check up on the top deck and see how far we are, currently.
[Ray looks thoughtful.]
We can call ourselves the Pokebusters here! That way we don't have to worry if someone calls us about a wild Tauros or something.
[Ray picks up his own plates.]
Sounds like a plan! Some fresh air sounds nice right now anyway.
We can call ourselves the Pokebusters here! That way we don't have to worry if someone calls us about a wild Tauros or something.
[Ray picks up his own plates.]
Sounds like a plan! Some fresh air sounds nice right now anyway.
Pokebusters.
[Egon repeats the word, looking thoughtful.]
It has a distinct sound to it.
[ANYWAYS UP THEY GO. To the top deck!! As they climb up, Egon pauses to mention--]
Oh--I've forgotten to tell you, I recently received a Pokémon from someone as a gift. It is a fungus-like creature that uses mimicry to trick its prey into approaching it.
[Egon repeats the word, looking thoughtful.]
It has a distinct sound to it.
[ANYWAYS UP THEY GO. To the top deck!! As they climb up, Egon pauses to mention--]
Oh--I've forgotten to tell you, I recently received a Pokémon from someone as a gift. It is a fungus-like creature that uses mimicry to trick its prey into approaching it.
[Ray is absolutely in love with Mt Moon. Sure they've been traveling, but he already missed real exploration like this, so going through the cave, with everyone together no less!, is a breath of fresh air for him.
They had debated if they wanted to go through Mount Moon or Diglett Cave, and Ray insisted that he wanted to go through here. Of course this is partially due to the beauty of this place, but otherwise...
Well... Ray breaks off from the group at one point. Not too far, and he gives the boys a heads up before he sets off, but a half hour later he comes back to their camping spot, hands behind his back. He grins at Egon.]
Heeey Spengs, what have you heard about this cave, exactly?
[He gives Egon the most innocent smile and, even as obvious as Egon is, he might be able to sense that something's wrong.
Or maybe he doesn't, he is an idiot after all.]
They had debated if they wanted to go through Mount Moon or Diglett Cave, and Ray insisted that he wanted to go through here. Of course this is partially due to the beauty of this place, but otherwise...
Well... Ray breaks off from the group at one point. Not too far, and he gives the boys a heads up before he sets off, but a half hour later he comes back to their camping spot, hands behind his back. He grins at Egon.]
Heeey Spengs, what have you heard about this cave, exactly?
[He gives Egon the most innocent smile and, even as obvious as Egon is, he might be able to sense that something's wrong.
Or maybe he doesn't, he is an idiot after all.]
[Egon is in the middle of scribbling down a series of observations in a small notebook when Ray approaches him, and he turns to stare at his partner. He raises a singular eyebrow as he studies Ray for a moment.]
This area is known for its frequent meteor impacts and other atmospheric phenomena, such as space trash entering the atmosphere. This is likely attributed to its high elevation as well as relative distance from surrounding cities, making it easier to observe such phenomena. The meteors that fall here are known as moonstones, thus the name of the mountain. Based on their name, one might assume these are fragments of rock that have split off from the moon and entered our atmosphere, though I find no evidence of this being true.
[He adjusts his glasses.]
This cave is also rather popular with local fossil hunters. Why do you ask?
This area is known for its frequent meteor impacts and other atmospheric phenomena, such as space trash entering the atmosphere. This is likely attributed to its high elevation as well as relative distance from surrounding cities, making it easier to observe such phenomena. The meteors that fall here are known as moonstones, thus the name of the mountain. Based on their name, one might assume these are fragments of rock that have split off from the moon and entered our atmosphere, though I find no evidence of this being true.
[He adjusts his glasses.]
This cave is also rather popular with local fossil hunters. Why do you ask?
Well you forgot something else, Egie.
[He then brings his hands forward and shows Egon what looks like a spiky meteor. His grin is wide and impish.
... It's almost 90 pounds don't worry about it.]
There's also a ton of alien sightings in this place!
[>:)]
[He then brings his hands forward and shows Egon what looks like a spiky meteor. His grin is wide and impish.
... It's almost 90 pounds don't worry about it.]
There's also a ton of alien sightings in this place!
[>:)]
[Egon stares at the meteor and frowns deeply.]
I refuse to accept that explanation.
[He delivers the sentence in an incredibly flat tone, though it's clear from his expression that he's more than irritated. He turns away from Ray, still scribbling down things in his notebook.]
You, of all people, should know such conjecture is unfounded in scientific fact and thus should not be counted as a credible theory.
I refuse to accept that explanation.
[He delivers the sentence in an incredibly flat tone, though it's clear from his expression that he's more than irritated. He turns away from Ray, still scribbling down things in his notebook.]
You, of all people, should know such conjecture is unfounded in scientific fact and thus should not be counted as a credible theory.
[Ray sits down next to him, still holding the Minior in his arms. The Minior coos softly at Egon, although strangly it sounds really muffled.]
C'mon Spengs, you can't tell me you still believe that there's zero chance that any aliens exist! The multiverse is vast and being here has confirmed that it exists; surely you must admit there has to be at least one universe where aliens exist!
C'mon Spengs, you can't tell me you still believe that there's zero chance that any aliens exist! The multiverse is vast and being here has confirmed that it exists; surely you must admit there has to be at least one universe where aliens exist!
I simply refuse to acknowledge it. It's already been proven that there was a incredibly highly unlikely chance of us existing, to begin with, and I cannot accept that something so highly improbable could have extended to other clearly non viable planets.
[His tone sounds a little more tense as he glances back over towards Ray.]
You have no proof that that creature originated from space.
[His tone sounds a little more tense as he glances back over towards Ray.]
You have no proof that that creature originated from space.
[The rock makes another muffled sound, seeming curious at the angry glasses man.]
But isn't the fact that we exist proof in itself that other planets could hold the rare chance of existing too?
[Ray does get a little offended at the accusatory tone at the rock.]
Hey, don't be mean to them! They're a Minior and I love them.
But isn't the fact that we exist proof in itself that other planets could hold the rare chance of existing too?
[Ray does get a little offended at the accusatory tone at the rock.]
Hey, don't be mean to them! They're a Minior and I love them.
[Ray pouts, holding Minior even more tightly than he was before.]
They were found here! And they love me so I'm not putting them back.
[Muffled squeak in agreement.]
They were found here! And they love me so I'm not putting them back.
[Muffled squeak in agreement.]
C'mon, Spengs, I thought you liked talking about inane things with me.
[He's giving Egon the saddest look right now.
Look at him, Spengs.]
[He's giving Egon the saddest look right now.
Look at him, Spengs.]
[Ray pouts.]
C'mon Spengs! Don't be like that.
C'mon Spengs! Don't be like that.
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