sunraising | first sunrise ☼ audio/action for new bark

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[ Like so many others today, a woman emerges from that house in New Bark Town, bag in hand. She's hard to miss: over six feet tall in uncomfortable-looking heels, with hair down to her knees in waves of pastel colours. She's wearing a white gown and a crown on her head, but most remarkably, she looks like she needs an instruction manual for her feet.

She takes two steps out of the house and actually windmills her arms, overbalancing backward and falling on her ass. Ouch. ]

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[ Late in the afternoon, a message makes its way across the network. The voice may be familiar to some. She sounds fairly upbeat, all things considered. ]

Well, this is certainly an adventure. It would seem I've been transported to another dimension. I thought it might have been the work of Discord, but it's much larger than that, isn't it?

[ A beat while she weighs what she just said. Much larger than Discord can't be good. ]

I'd like to find a way back to Equestria, but I imagine that if there were a simple way back, there wouldn't be so many of us here, would there? [ A note of gravity enters her voice. ] Still, I'm concerned that my little sister might not be able to handle my duties on top of her own. If anyone can offer advice or assistance on getting back to my world, or even sending a letter there, I would appreciate it.

My name is Celestia. I look forward to meeting you all.

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[ 'Princess?' She's sure she didn't mention that. So is this somepony from home, or... ? ]

Yes, I have, thank you. I'm afraid I don't recognize your voice; did you make my acquaintance when I was here before?

That is a comfort.

Tell me, do you believe that this is the work of a bad man from this world, or perhaps another?

[ Duck sounds young; Celestia has found that young people are often much better at identifying true malice than adults. Perhaps she'll have some insight. ]

I see. But it's a pleasant place to stay? There are no wars or disputes?

It's no problem at all. [ She smiles warmly. ] I appreciate the warm welcome.

I have heard a few people say that it's a pleasant place to stay. Do you like it here?

I'll try just that. Thank you so much, Fluttershy.

And has someone told you the basics of what's happened to you?

I do believe I've sorted out the most important details. I was taken from Equestria and brought here, turned into a human to nullify my magic, and I'll be remaining here... possibly for quite some time.

That's correct. You've likely also been given a bag containing various necessities for your travels, as well as a starting Pokemon as your partner to help you along with the journey you're about to take.

Ah, sorry. Yes, I did, for a time. My name is Dale Cooper.

_{[There's a bit of a smile as he goes on. From what he's heard of her, and what he knows about her, she would be the kind to take all this information easily, and it seems she's been filled in.]}

I hear you haven't been left out of the loop.

Ah, yes. She should be around here somewhere.

[ Celestia turns the camera in her hands, providing a shaky view of the trees and grass surrounding Route 29. She searches a moment before the unique silhouette of a Sigilyph comes into sight. It floats in and out of the trees at the edge of the route. ]

I do believe she's been guarding me.

[Unique is an understatement; he'll just be blinking a minute in surprise, because he's seen a lot of people with a lot of starters, but he's pretty sure he's never seen anything like that before.]

She's very impressive, Princess. Have you named her?

It's a pleasure to meet you, Dale. [ There's a smile in her voice, too. Even if she doesn't remember them, she's pleased to have friends here. ]

Everyone has been quite kind in providing as much information as they can. Fluttershy mentioned to me that I had been here once already, though I don't remember it.

It's good to have you back, Princess.

_{[Because look he misses all the ponies. They always manage to brighten his day.]}

Your situation is not an unusual one. I've seen it happen a fair share of times, but I don't think anyone understands why.

About half a year. Time seems to flow differently here, so if you haven't noticed my absence, that's why.

Of course, that does come with some good news. More than likely, our absence won't affect anything back home. We'll return just when we left.

Probably from this world. This doesn't seem like Drosselmeyer's kind of story. It's way too fun and not tragic enough.

(Hello, sun goddess pony. Have a badass demon hunter chime in to the call.)

Some people are saying you might be able to go back if you collect all the gym badges, but no one really knows. Did you find some sort of cutesy monster with you when you got here?

Welcome to the wo~rld of Pokémon, Celestia.

Usually there aren't! There is Team Rocket, though...

[ The Sigilyph turns toward the camera and floats closer, blinking small, round eyes. ]

She puts me in mind of a little bird, with her bright feathers spread as she moves from tree to tree. I believe I'll call her 'Apus.'

Why, thank you. [ Her smile is warm. ] And who might you be?

Wou~ld give you a name, but I don't have one. [He raises a brow. It's always a little complex when they ask for a name.] Most know me as the Other Father, if that helps?

I'm afraid I'll be relying on the kindness of the friends I made before, then.

[ A beat before her next thought: ] Are we close friends?

Team Rocket? [ That one's going to require some elaboration. ]

[ Half a year? Celestia's expression sombers even further. The idea that Twilight has been away from her home, her friends and family for half a year isn't precisely a welcome one.

On the other hand, she has a point — if that's the case, Celestia has nothing to fear from being trapped here. Luna won't be left to manage the days and nights on her own.

It's that thought that prompts a small smile out of her. ]

I suppose that is a good thing. It should certainly make it easier to enjoy our stay here.

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[Video] celesstiaaa. I can actually tag now. ;w;

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[Video] and then Cassie stopped tagging for four days. ;;;

[Video] My stops are usually half a month. Yours is forgivable. ;w;

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