riverview | Second Ax [@the.boneless, video]

[Ivar's improving on using the video function. This time, he gets it on the first try. His voice is just a little above a whisper and he's looking off to the side at something just beyond the camera. The background shows he's in the forest beyond the city.]

Does anyone know where I can find a fire-proof bridle?

[The question seems a bit of a non-sequitur until he turns the camera to the side. There's a Ponyta standing not too far off. Ivar's been trying to get it closer all afternoon. It's taken a lot of patience, but now it's only about ten feet away. Its diamond-shaped eyes narrow as it watches the Viking and the Pokemon tosses its head, too suspicious to come any closer.]

Come on. I won't hurt you. Just a little further. Come on.

[For someone who usually keeps everyone at arm's length with a combination of sarcasm and toughness, he sounds far more gentle than usual. It seems to be working, as the Ponyta takes a hesitant step forward, ears pricked forward in anticipation. Ivar's face is a combination of wonder and awe. He's about ten seconds away from completely freaking out. This creature looks like something from an old legend, a horse with a mane and tail of fire. This qualifies as the coolest thing he's seen since he came to the city.]

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That's fortunate. Now I just need to get it to trust me Can it be tamed enough to pull, say, a wagon?

[He's already planning a few steps ahead. Once the little Pokemon gets bigger, it'll be able to pull him around. Oh, what he'd give to have his chariot here.]

Why yes. But if you do, you might think of the placement of the bridle on Ponyta. It might have a chance it will burn most of it.

[He said the fire will be unaffected to the ones it trusts, he didn't say it will include the non-living objects as well.]

Don't worry. I've already got someone working on that for me.

[Never let it be said Ivar wasn't prepared. As soon as he'd found the Ponyta, he knew he'd need a fire-proof bridle for it. Thank the gods for having magic-users for roommates.]

[At least that's one less problem to worry about it. But...]

Well, do you have any knowledge on taming that Ponyta?

[The Poke Balls were supposed to be released this week, but the blackouts caused them to be delayed for a few days.]

I've just been making it up thus far, but I'll take any knowledge you can give me.

[Fortunately for him, Letha is on her way with at least one spare Pokeball. He'll need it for this skittish foal.]

[Considering that he doesn't own any Pokemon to battle against it, he feels befriending the Ponyta is his only option.]

Since you're going to tame it first, I suggest you approach slowly before you try to gain its trust. Rushing in will just scare it away.

Also, try feeding it with some food to help you.

[Well, his instincts have certainly served him well this time around. He's been getting the nervous young Pokemon closer and closer through his patience, letting it come at its own pace.]

Good. I've got a friend coming with some food right now. But what if it's not hungry?

[A friend? He remembered some residents attended some of his lecture, so...]

You should try to befriend after you gained its trust to you. Maybe if it's interested in you, try to ask if it wants to join you.

[There's also another method, but he wonders if his friend might have some Pokemon for him to borrow.]

[Good thing Letha will know what she's doing. Ivar, as usual, is a bit in over his head.]

It can understand me that much?

[Horses in his own world could follow basic commands, but they had nowhere near the intelligence level of the average Pokemon.]

Why yes. Pokemon can understand anything you said, but I recommend you should watch your words carefully. It might feel offended if you don't.

[He really shouldn't mention this, but...]

If you can follow my advice as well your friend's, you might able to capture that Ponyta no problem. However, if it feels threatened or hostile, there is another option.

Good. I'll hold off on insulting its mother then.

[The Ponyta watches him with a combination of interest and wariness, more of the former than the latter. It really does like him, lucky for the young Viking.]

Oh? What's that?

That is to engage a Pokemon battle. Then again, I doubt that would be an option now that Ponyta somehow likes you.

[It was a big relief as well since he didn't want him to battle without any knowledge of a Pokemon battle.]

[The Ponyta snuffles his hand with its muzzle, searching to see if he possesses any food.]

Good. I'd hate to have to battle it.

[That would likely end with something on fire. Namely Ivar.]

By the way, who is this person you said that they will help you?

Letha Regis. Since she's already caught one of these things, she knows more than I do.

Letha, huh?

Does she have a floating tree stump Pokemon with her?

That would be the one.

[Sprig had kind of creeped out Ivar at first.]

I knew it. I actually helped her on capturing her Phantump back then.

I think she is also one of the students who attended my lecture.

I should go to one of those.

[He's going to need more knowledge than he currently possesses to properly care for his new Pokemon.]

If you're interested, I have a night class this week on Tuesday or Thursday.

For now, I think Letha can help you on capturing that Ponyta for now.

I'll be there.

[Knowledge is power, after all. The Ponyta now looks calm and content, eyes squinting shut.]

Thank you for your help.

You're welcome. Until then, good luck with your Ponyta!

[If he's finished with the video feed, he hoped that he and the Ponyta will get along well.]

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