1+3, More Than What You Can See!

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With the dimensions in a magical state of reconstruction and repair that could last for quite a while, knowing that friends and doubles of friends were here on Alola means that Yuya decided he was here to stay for the time being.

Right after he took it to a vote with certain someones he's collectively nicknamed 'peanut gallery' (all in good fun) of course.

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A - The Name Game

The teen also has more than enough strategies to utilize for making it seem like he's not talking to himself every so often. Thanks to a little blue seal riding on his head and a mishmash bird dragon following beside him, speaking toward his new Pokemon friends is quickly becoming a go-to favorite.

So you might find him on the street, at this moment chattering away to his counterparts and new team alike. "Two Pokemon now and I still can't find the perfect names! Who knew this would be so hard huh?"

His Popplio bwarks in place of whichever one of the boys makes a comment as Yuya scratches under his new dragon's chin, which has the Dracozolt... purring? Rumbling?

"Blue is a bit on the nose isn't it...?" Yuya bites his tongue for a moment as if trying to keep his opinion quiet on something. Then someone else apparently chimed in within his head because he's back to smiles. "... Yeah maybe we could go with Razz, like a blue raspberry!"

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B - Do You like Waffles?

Does Yuya like pancakes? Heck yeah, he likes pancakes! And his Dracozolt being so new to everything in the world is just convenient enough for him to suddenly blurt out, "Don't get too excited here okay...?"

The mutant peers back at their trainer almost confused, but the awkward chuckle coming from him and lack of total composure on Yuya's face immediately says everything. Three guesses as to who the tomato must've really been talking to, the first two don't count.

"That doesn't mean you're being left out! Come on let's find a seat that'll fit you, Biribiri."

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C - Wildcard

Alternatively, one could run into Yuya while he's checking out the Pokemon School. Or while he's on the beach, practicing some ideas for some real dueltaining battle strategies!

[Got something else in mind? Come at me!]

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B

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There's another person who has gotten a seat nearby, and the young man was enjoying a stack of chocolate maple waffles. When he noticed Yuya standing over there, he waved at him. "Hey, new here?" he called out to him.

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It's an unfamiliar voice, so at first, Yuya doesn't react strongly at the sound of a friendly stranger. But then the teenager turns, takes in the sight of who exactly is speaking to him-

"UAAAAGH!!!!!!!"

-and he screams.

And it's smack dab while they're all still the middle of public too.

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David is understandably confused at the response, as his Morpeko who is stuffing his face with berries. "Hey uh, you okay there? You just sort of lost it for a second," he said.

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The guy and his Pokemon can count themselves and everyone else in the restaurant at the moment, including Yuya's fossil friend who tentatively boops their nose into his hand and the seal on his hand glancing between the two.

(Surprising that the 'stranger' is remarkably calm about this.)

Yuya quiets down amongst the incredible embarrassment and struggles to find a response that isn't another bout of screaming. "Well! What... HOW are you here, Zarc?!"

OH DID SOMEONE SAY ZARC? A certain quartet of card spirits abruptly decide to pick up where he left off- glowing from within Yuya's deck box and letting out a chorus of wordless roars, rumbles, vaguely whale-like trilling only audible to those that can hear the voices of card spirits. Their emotions collectively booming with confusion, surprise, yet excitement at the same time.

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For a moment there's a flicker of surprise, muddled by confusion. David tilts his head, as the voices of the card spirits flood his senses. They sound oddly... different. Weirdly stranger, and different. "Sorry you must be mistaking me for someone else. I'm David Zavid. I'm from the Galar Region. This is Morpeko, my Pokemon."

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"Odd-Eyes, you and the others are just making more of a scene..." Yuya mutters toward his deck, beyond exasperated at this point.

But apparently the dragons are collectively not having it until they see the weird-sounding old master. So regardless if 'David' is who he says he is or not, the young man looks way more normal than Yuya would've expected of the guy right now. Surely that's a good sign.

"Yuya Sakaki, from Paradise City...!" he says with a stilted (or forced) cheery tone while choosing to sit down at the table and pull out the still glowing cards that one by one become less boisterous as they finally get to 'see' David for themselves. Apparently trying to salvage an already disastrous first impression.

He doesn't address the card spirits as the dragons finally allow the text on themselves to be readable. "This little guy with me is Razz and my other buddy here is Biribiri."

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David smiles as he offers a pancake to Razz and Biribiri each. "Hey there you two, nice to meet you, Razz, Biribiri! Your Pokemon are really well groomed, Yuya!"

He noticed the cards on the table and blinked. "Those aren't Pokemon Cards from the Card Region, are they? What are they?"

Given their full attention for a moment, there's an odd curiosity for a moment.

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With the dragons entirely settling down into a quiet and mutual curiosity, Yuya only has to worry about three other voices providing commentary or suggestions of what to say. So for once, he has a moment to breathe.

And then. "No, they're not Pokemon. They're duel monsters... there's a Card Region in this world?"

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"Yeah, TCG Region, or Trading Card Region for short. A region where the Pokemon Card Game is played." replied David. "It's a small island region off the coast of Unova actually. Pretty nice place. I've visited it once but I'm not really into card games that much."

"But your cards are really nice, well taken care of. Duel Monsters huh? Sounds like fun!"

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Yuya lets out a light chuckle. Not that any of the boys here are buying into the story alongside some pancakes. He scans the table for a menu and for anything abruptly different about his surroundings.

"Do you come to eat here often? What would you say is good, if not the best?"

He notes that absolutely no one in his head has any comment toward such a minor topic. His newest dragon perks up anyway, apparently excited at the idea of trying other kinds of pancakes if there's way more than what David offered from his plate.

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"The chocolate and maple pancakes are my favorite," said David, gesturing to his stack. "But there's also candied bacon and maple pancakes on the menu which is absolutely great. It's a northern hemisphere treat as well, something I don't get in Galar as well. And then there's the various berry type pancakes, like blueberries, pinapple, and others, along with pinaps, and pecha and other spicy berries."

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The peanut gallery will have to excuse Yuya because of the thought of finally, FINALLY, he has the chance to have his candied bacon with his pancakes and eat it all with zero from anybody. (Except Sora, whose tastes are way more bizarre than Yuya's would ever be.)

"Wow. I better get in on that while I can...!"

While holding a fairly straight face when he gets to make his order (he's really not getting that comfortable), Yuya does at least ask himself and the guys how this 'stranger' knew exactly what kinds of pancakes are his perfect bite- second to when his mom goes out of her way to cook exactly that.

And Yuya doesn't put the dragons away just yet despite all reason for the contrary. Instead he carefully tucks them at the furthest corner of the table that keeps them far away from the arrival of more food. An odd thing, but it feels like a way to let the card spirits stay included and for everyone here to be at ease.

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"You're into those too?" asked David. "It's so good, especially how it crunches. I used to get it at my local diner back home at Motostoke."

He gestures towards Nina and he hands Yuya a menu. "Here, on me. Order what you like!"

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Razz the Popplio peers from their precarious perch on Yuya's head at the pictures in the menu and Biribiri does the same.

"Uh, you sure?" Yuya inquires back. "Because you really don't need to for someone you've just met...!"

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"You're a newcomer right? You wouldn't have the idea of how the locals serve up things here." said David with a grin. "Food's generous in this place, so I wouldn't want a newcomer to go hungry after all."

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All of this weirdness must come with the territory of vacationing here until the dimensions are stable. Yuya relaxes for a moment, flashing a genuine smile for deeper reasons than simply free food-

-then for a split second, he tenses up again before trying to pretend in the next moment that it totally didn't happen.

"A stack of those maple bacon pancakes for me, definitely!" He looks back at the menu. "And..." Eventually, he figures out what would be good for a Popplio and Dracozolt.

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"Try the local juices too," added David as he sipped a vibrant yellow juice at his dinner plate side. "Mine is Pinap."

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Under the guise of thinking very carefully, Yuya dares to inquire for any sort of input- even a vote if the decision comes down to it. There are more shrugs than preferences being thrown in for such a minor thing until one voice finally gives in.

"I think I'll see what the razz berry juice is really like."

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"I think you'll like it. It offsets the taste of your choices a lot." said David with a grin.

A

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There's a light chuckle and, out of nowhere, a Dreepy phases out of the ground. The ghostly dragon comes eye-to-eye with Yuuya's Popplio before darting over to the Dracozolt.

"Razz is cute. And you can even do the 'Razzle Dazzle' joke, Ryou says, popping out of nowhere from behind Yuuya in the same way the Dreepy did. It's pretty freaky, actually. But Ryou's all smiles as he looks at the Yuuya, as if talking like he's familiar with a stranger isn't all that weird. "But does your Popplio like Razz?"

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Someone... okay a couple of someones would like to know how the heck the stranger did that.

Nevertheless, Yuya stares in awe at the cute little thing. While it's odd that this other guy is apparently more ninja than even Moon Shadow, Ryou gets the benefit of the doubt from him here. And he takes their inquiry in stride- "Yeah, take your time on this one Popplio!"

The seal looks to be thinking over the newest suggestion supplied thus far. "Po-po-po!" they cry out with a pose vaguely reminiscent of what Yuya himself might do.

Which is enough of a confirmation for Yuya. "Well said! Razz it is!"

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Really, it's just because he has a super unassuming presence. Even with his white hair, people just sort of ignore him until he talks. Except fangirls. Those always seem to find him no matter what he does.

"Awwww... that's cute. Razz is a performer."

Dreepy, who's been flying circles around Dracozolt, zips over to Razz and grins. It bumps its head playfully against Razz's.

"Sorry. Kyra is especially affectionate."

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At worst the little newly-nicknamed seal seems a bit bashful about the matter, pulling back with a smidge of surprise in their expression at the innocent boop. No big deal.

Yuya lets out a laugh, reaching out to pet the scaly specter if allowed. "I've got the start of a talented troupe ahead of me!" But also it's nice finding so many cuddly companions in this place.

"I'm Yuya. Yuya Sakaki! And yourself?"

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Kyra giggles and circles around Razz before she sees Yuuya. She headbutts Yuuya's hand, grinning ear to ear.

"Ryou. Ryou Bakura. And this is Kyra, my Dreepy. I assume you're a Faller too?"