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Bond 3 [@prof.sycamore: Video]

[Once the video starts, you can see Professor Sycamore sitting on his bed in the communal floor, who is contemplating about something until he shifts his sight to the camera.]

I know this is a weird question coming from me, but do you have any suggestions regarding self-defense weaponry and training?

Since these monster attacks are escalating around the Quarantine, I'm worried that my Garchomp will get hurt from fighting them in terms of their strength and I want to know how to defend myself if she's incapacitated.

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And... who are you that it's unusual?

Also, escalating how?

I'm a Pokemon Professor and while I do rely on my Pokemon to fight, I'm not actually a fighter.

And I don't think they are actually escalating, but I do notice some of the residents outside the Perimeter Guards are getting some self-defense training and weapons.

[ He pauses, parsing that sentence. ]

Pokemon?

Precautions, then. Not a bad idea. I used to be a lot better than I am now, but if you need a starting place you could probably do worse than with me, too. Assuming you haven't gotten a more competent offer.

Yeah, they are magical creatures that lived in my world. They actually arrived in here at the same time as me.

Well, there is a suggestion in here that I should get a gun and learn how to use it at the Perimeter Guards...

You brought magical creatures with you?

[ Color his curious. ]

That's not a bad idea but I prefer to be well-rounded. Depends on how far you want to go in teaching yourself self-defense.

Yeah... To be honest, I was shocked when they told me about it then.

[Not to mention that he had to spend a few hours explaining what are Pokemon are. At least that allowed him to create a night class specifically about Pokemon for the residents to know.]

You're right. Everyone has their way to learn how to fight, right?

Still, I'm not exactly comfortable with using guns.

At least you've got the right kind of profession for that sort of thing.

[ A professor is probably one of the best solutions to a sudden influx of fauna no one else knows how to deal with. ]

There's nothing wrong with that. That suggestion is half on the money, though. You'd probably be better going to the Perimeter Guards but I'll leave my offer on the table anyhow.

[He's right. He did pick the right profession just for himself, which allows him to know more about Mega Evolution, but also to aid others when it comes to Pokemon.]

Okay, thank you for your suggestion. But I'll think about your offer in case I get second thoughts.

[ It's nice to see people who figure out what's right to do with their lives. Doesn't happen enough, all told. ]

Sure thing. Name's Jacob Kane. You feel like talking more about those magic creatures?

I'm Professor Augustine Sycamore. And yes, I do.

Are you interested in them?

Nice to meet you, Professor.

You could say that. I don't have anything approaching magic back home, much less a whole species. No unicorns, no vampires, no mermaids, no nothing.

[Well, he is not surprised at this since he did learn some of the residents' original worlds doesn't have any Pokemon or any magical creatures at all.]

Well, I have a night class about Pokemon. It's open to everyone if you're interested.

Really? Where at?

[ Definitely interested. ]

It's being held at Riverview University every Tuesdays and Thursday.

I usually have lectures on the basics about Pokemon and how to catch and take care of them.

Catch them?

[ Cain presumes the mentioned "Garchomp" is one of these pokemon, but... what, he went and domesticated it himself? Really? ]

Yes. What's unique about these Pokemon is that you can capture them with a special tool called a Poke Ball.

[He then shows the said item to Cain onscreen.]

Of course, you need to weaken a Pokemon or befriend one in order to capture them

[ What... Cain takes a breath, just kind of absorbing all this because that part is weird. This whole thing is weird. Not upsettingly so, but in a way he has to twist his head around it. That part's unfamiliar, rusty. ]

Weaken with... other pokemon? Or otherwise just find a nice one.

Yes. You can do so by battling it using your own Pokemon.

But if you befriend it and the Pokemon can trust you, you can capture it without having to battle.

And you just regularly make animals fight so you can get... more?

Well, it depends on the trainer and the Pokemon they want to catch.

But if you don't want to engage in a Pokemon battle, you can keep them as pets instead.

Definitely sounds like there's a lot behind this whole thing. You go over that in your class?

Why yes. Of course, it's all up to you whether you want to attend it or not.

You've definitely piqued my interest. It'd be stupid not to after pestering you so much, anyway.

That's alright. I'm happy to give you some tips and advice about Pokemon, that's all.

[Obviously, that's what Pokemon Professors do.]

Then you'll see me at class. I'll take notes and everything.

[ He's done the college thing before, he can totally do this! ]

That's good to hear.

I'll see you in class then.

[Yup, he is happy to see a new student in class.]

See you then, Professor.

[ He'll be a good student, he swears! ]

Humans can't install combat data gathered by others, can they?

[2B sounds sceptical herself, but you never know until you ask, right?]

Just checking.

I don't think so, but they do learn some combat by teaching them how.

That's true, but it's much faster to import data directly. Possibly modify it depending on preference, but start from a premade.

It's self defense, isn't it? A way for you to fight an opponent if your... Pokemon is defeated, as opposed to providing support for her.

That's a good point, but I doubt there is a technology that allows humans to import any data like you.

And yes. I am aware that these monsters are not like any Pokemon and I'm worried when Garchomp is too injured to continue fighting.

I'm just making sure. Hmm...

Tactics similar to what D types use could allow you to defend yourself for a prolonged period of time, but only in confined spaces. I'm not sure if humans have the durability for it either.

Would a more evasive approach suit you, I wonder.

[D-types? He then guesses that there are more models of androids that are different than 2B.]

An evasive approach might be a good idea, but what if I can't escape from the monster's grasp without my Garchomp around?

Then you'll have to create an opening that allows you to escape.

[2B sounds like she has an idea. A view of what kind of combat style would be good here is starting to crystallize in her mind.]

I'd like to assess your physical abilities. If it's alright.

[Creating an opening should be a good idea for him to escape.

Yet, he is surprised at what 2B just suggested.]

You mean assessing my own abilities, right? I guess so.

Yes. It's important to take one's capabilities into consideration when choosing appropriate equipment and combat styles.

Otherwise we may be committing a dangerous mistake.

I think you're right.

Where shall we meet then? I'm free for this afternoon.

The Perimeter Guard has a training ground. I will inform the local authority of your arrival, so there shouldn't be trouble.

[Talk about no pressure.]

The location is well-equipped with everything we need. The evaluation shouldn't take much time.

[She tries to sound reassuring, despite saying some pretty serious things.]

Okay. I will go there right now.

[Despite his calm tone, he is little worried when it comes to his physical ability due to his profession and his reliance to Garchomp.]

I hope I can see you soon.

[With that, he left the communal housing to get to the Perimeter Guard.]

...'Garchomp'.

[Just... pretend that's a normal name, Reyes. Anyway:]

Buy a gun. They're a dime a dozen. If you want to learn how to shoot it, go to the perimeter guard station and I'm sure whoever's on duty will show you what end of it you point at the enemy.

[Friendly.]

A gun, huh?

I don't know if it would help me out...

You're talking about defending yourself. A gun is the easiest form of that.

There's no skill or fancy training necessary to learn how to shoot one.

Why do you think it wouldn't 'help'.

[He has a point. A gun should be good starting weapon for him to use for self-defense. Yet, he is worried that his aim might hinder his attempts to defend himself.

Still, it is one of the best options that this masked man suggested so far.]

You're right. I'll see if I can able to take some lessons at the Perimeter Guard later.

Besides, someone invited me to the training ground for my physical assessment.

If you have trouble with aiming or have a 'shaky hand' like some people do when first learning, there are weapons designed to help with that.

In my world, at least.

The technology in this world and mine are different.

[This is normally where someone would mention that they're part of the perimeter guard and that he has experience in training people to shoot, but here he is, being an asshole and not offering.]

Really? Do you have that same technology with you?

Just my own weapons.

I'm sure you get that I wouldn't be keen on giving you one of my own.

Good point.

[Still, he is little impressed at his world's advanced technology.]

Regardless, thank you for the suggestion, but I will have to think about it regarding on using a gun.

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