First Bond - Getting one's bearings [video/action]

[planetary_bonds]

 [Looks like someone new has arrived in Nuvema Town. Naturally, one of his first stops would be the lab, so any newcomers will see one Fudou Yuusei nearby it. He seems very interested in the new device he's acquired, however, and is examining all its new features, until...]

...Ah. 

[Seems like someone has just turned on their video feed. Might want to work on your greeting there, Yuusei.]

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[dragonbehindblueeyes]

Oh, I see! That's good. I didn't see many people who did around here. I'm not any good at it myself!

...Maybe that's because I am one?

[Hm. He seems thoughtful now.]

[planetary_bonds]

It can be a difficult game to master. Practice will get you far, however.

[dragonbehindblueeyes]

Haaa, maybe it's because Yugi-kun and Kaiba-san are my friends. It's more fun to watch them than to play myself.

Jounouchi-kun isn't too bad either!

[planetary_bonds]

Ah, so you know Yuugi-san... [What. Honorific. What.]

If you're comparing yourself with him, it's no wonder you consider yourself not so good.

[dragonbehindblueeyes]

[He does not know Yuusei or that might impact.]

Yes! He's a good friend of mine.

Haaa, I probably couldn't duel a little kid and win! I've just never really been able to get the hang of it. I don't think I ever made a full deck, either.

[planetary_bonds]

It helps if you know what kind of overall strategy you're looking for. There are lots of different types of decks that one can run, so if you build something without a focus, it can be hard to manage...

[dragonbehindblueeyes]

Haha, that's true! That's about how I feel when I look at everything, but I really wouldn't know what to run...

[planetary_bonds]

You'll find something eventually, I'm sure.

[dragonbehindblueeyes]

Thank you for the confidence, Yuusei-kun! Maybe I will, then.

[...Oh, um, right!]

Did you need any help? About this place, I mean.

[planetary_bonds]

The old man by the Entralink told me some things about this place, but if you have other information to give, I'd be grateful.

[dragonbehindblueeyes]

Haaa, actually, I don't know too much. Maybe I shouldn't have offered help...

But we're supposed to train up, find the badges, and such. At least, that's what Jou seems to want to do. I came back here to see if there were groups going out. I was hoping I didn't have to travel alone.

[planetary_bonds]

I see. It's understandable, not wanting to face something alone, especially as this does sound like a dangerous endeavor. Creatures like these Pokemon...

[There's the smallest quirk of the lips.] I'll lend you any assistance if I can.

[He has refrained from speaking about bonds. For now.]

[dragonbehindblueeyes]

Ah, really? It would be nice if you wanted to travel together!

[His smile is a lot more pronounced. Jou looks a bit skeptical, though.]

[planetary_bonds]

I don't mind.

[You haven't been here five minutes and you're already gathering people around you, Yuusei. Typical.]

[dragonbehindblueeyes]

[And one of them is an almost literal team pet. How do you feel?]

Great! Now neither of us will get too lonely.

[planetary_bonds]

Aaah, seems like it.