First Transmission - Action for Nimbasa

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[In a big city like Nimbasa, it wasn't a very difficult task to blend in with the crowds. White overshirt hidden at the bottom of his "Outsider Starter Kit" bag, Archer would've no doubt looked as though he belonged there if it weren't for the aforementioned bag.

Still, he didn't belong. It was a pretty big city and he had absolutely no idea how to navigate it. He could make a mental map with enough wandering around, but that would take an awful lot of time and could prove troublesome should he wander somewhere he shouldn't be with only a young Houndour on hand. But, if anyone else was as helpful as that old man at the...Entralink? Had been, then perhaps it wouldn't get to that point.

Curious puppy at his heels, Archer began actively examining his surroundings. Some wide-eyed bewilderment made him seem the picture definition of a fish out of water, the sort silently asking for someone to help with everything about their presence. He wasn't counting on help to save him from wandering, merely readying himself in case it should be offerred.]

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[overbite]

[Somebody's looking lost! Never fear, though—Jade has ended up on ambassador on more than one occasion, and is glad to do it again.

...She actually isn't the first to notice Archer, though. Instead, it's the Growlithe trotting along right at her feet, who is first curious, and then completely delighted upon seeing the Houndour just over thataways. Look, more canines! That means friends! And Becquerel's barking is what gets Jade's attention.

Once she catches onto just how out of place this man looks, though, Jade skips over, beaming brightly and getting into helpful mode!]

Hey there! Hehe, you look kind of lost. Everything okay?

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[Houndour's all too keen on the presence of another canine as well, but its reaction is much less enthusiastic. It stiffens, as if ready to take a defensive stance, before Archer notices and breathes a quiet "At ease."]

Yeah, I'm pretty lost. I just arrived here so I don't really know where anything is.

[overbite]

Oh, all of us have been there, hehe! I could show you around if you want! [Oh boy, playing tour guide! Except, you know, she's going to get to give an actual tour this time rather than just point people at things. When she sees the other Pokémon's defensiveness, though, she quickly bends down and scoops her Growlithe up into her arms so that he can't cause any trouble.]

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Yes, please, if you wouldn't mind.

[He doesn't move to do the same for Houndour--carrying it around now would be sending mixed messages for later--but he does step forward to put himself between it and Growlithe.]

[overbite]

It wouldn't be a problem at all! Umm... [And then she realizes she doesn't know where to start.]

Okay, how much have you already figured out? You've got the basic stuff like Pokémon Centers down, right?

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[He nods] I'm familiar with them. I come from another region, not another world entirely.

[overbite]

Oh, okay! Hehe, that makes things easier. Okay, then I guess the best place to start would be... [For a moment, she looks thoughtful, before skipping northwards in the direction of the stadiums and the music theater.] Over here!

[And then she just kinda skids to a stop barely a few steps forward.] Did I introduce myself? I forgot, didn't I. My name is Jade Harley!

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[There's an awkward start-stop as he tries to follow her, but he greets the introduction with a smile.]

My name is Apollo. Pleased to meet you, Jade.