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TEST DRIVE MEME

➞ Post with a character you wish to test drive in this game's setting.
➞ Tag other people's starters and thread out shenanigans!
➞ Invite your friends! Try out new characters! Come play with us!
➞ Have fun!

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As usual, we've created a Google Doc so you can submit your wanted characters for a big Route game ad on this month's ATP!
FIND IT HERE
CUTOFF FOR ADDING CHARACTER WANT ADS TO THE GDOC IS:
6:30 PM, EST, ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 30!

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[Primus, waking up like this was one thing. And now a small lizard was waddling right after him, with it's tail on fire. He stuffs his hands in his pockets as he walks through Vermilion City. The little charmander waddles right beside the former autobot, who continually tries to wave him off.]

Go on. Shoo.

[The little creature is insistent. Sure, this thing was suppose to follow him along but. This isn't what Ratchet needed right now. This isn't--

While Ratchet had his gaze averted to see where he was going, he felt something painful. Very. very painful. His eyes widened as he looks down at his hand and realizes that it had brushed over the tail of the creature. The fire.

A small, less than masculine, yelp could be heard from the old man as he stumbles back a few steps, holding his hand.]

Primus! Watch where you put that tail of yours!

[The charmander stares up at Ratchet, confused as he glances at his tail, its flame flickering idly. The medic presses the side of his hand against his mouth, trying to ease the warm skin there as he stomps his foot, to try and distract his mind from the pain.]

[You know what's great for burns? Ice. Maybe. Teddie's not a doctor, but cold usually makes hot feel better as far as he's concerned. Not that he realizes this old man is burned, anyway. He seems to be coming in on the tail end of the conversation, a tiny blue and white bear joining him by his side.]

That is a weird name for a lizard, Pops.

[That's what he meant when he yelled out "Primus", isn't it? The Charmander's name? If it isn't already, then Teddie will definitely take the chance to make it so. Just watch him.]

What--

[He turns to see the young man nearby and blinks owlishly before he looks down at the charmander who smiles brightly up at Teddie.

Ratchet's eyes soon widen as he realizes what Teddie had said and he shakes his head furiously. He points and accusing finger at the fire lizard.]

No! This thing doesn't have a name! I... [It was a swear of sorts.]

[Despite this man's reaction, Teddie can't help but practically prance over towards the Charmander and bend over to get a better look at it. Cubchoo isn't far behind, although he's sure to keep his fair distance away from the fire breathing health hazard.]

Whaaaaaat? Don't be so rude, they aren't a thing! Well, I mean, they are a thing, but they're also a person at the same time! And every person deserves a name.

[What was so wrong with the name Primus, anyway? Teddie's attention turns to the Charamander completely as he begins gushing over it, like any NORMAL person would.]

Hellooooooooo~ Aren't you bear-y adorable~? Is this mean ol' grandpa taking away your name?

I am not--!

[The Charmander smiles up at Teddie, waving his arms as he tries to explain something in his pokemon name language, but nothing translates very well. The old man rolls his eyes and crosses his arms. Only to quickly regret it and pulls his injured hand out from the folds of his shirt.]

He never had a name to begin with.

Well duh, no one starts off with a name! You gotta give him one.

[Even Teddie, who had to name himself, knows that. Before he can say anymore, though, he notices Ratchet's reaction to his...erm, arm? It's hard to tell, but after all he experience, Teddie can spot when someone's hurt.]

Hey Pops, you doing okay? You look all...flinchy.

{Ratchet perks up as Teddie's attention was drawn to him. He looks down at his hand and holds it out for him to see.]

That little abomination there burned me. I don't intend to name it either. It can go anywhere it wishes, as long as its away from me.

[Yeesh, Teddie's never met an adult who was so...negative.]

Boy, what a grump. If you say you're sorry, I'll help you with your burn, but you gotta mean it. This is suppose to be your little buddy! Haven't you ever played a video game bearfore?!

My little buddy?

[Ratchet stares down at the charmander who stands beside him willingly, ready to spring into action, only to find himself slumping his shoulders as the old man scoffs.]

If you won't help, I'll find someone who will.

[Teddie's taken aback by this, literally jumping back in disgust.]

Y-You would rather stay in pain than be NICE?! What the heck is wrong with you?! For shame, what would your parents say?

That's it, we're having a Teddievention! I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I just let this go!

[And despite his distrust of all things fire-type, Cubchoo can't help but give the Charmander a sympathetic pat on the back. Way to lose the lotto, buddy.]

[He would explain to him that he never really had 'parents', but Teddie looks to be far more concerned about this little creature next to him. Ratchet's cheeks balloon with a tight frown.]

There is no we here.

I want to get home, and back to normal.

What, you think you're the only one?! How rude... That isn't a reason to hurt people's feelings!

[Teddie's half tempted to steal the Charmander for himself at this rate. Too bad stealing is bad and wrong...]

Now lemme see your hand! Maybe you're like the lion who got a thorn in his paw and are a lot nicer when you aren't hurt...

[Jimmy had been enjoying his time in Vermilion City. Things had been really hectic this month, what with the circus and all, so it was nice that he and Joker could have a chance to visit some towns he'd never been to before. Today was unofficially "take your dogs for a walk" day, so Jimmy was being followed by a Houndoom and a Manectric, with a fuzzy Lillipup trotting ahead.]

Don't go too far, Buster!

[Jimmy called out as the puppy yipped and hopped a little in place when he spotted the Charmander in the distance. Eager to see another Pokemon around the same size as him, the puppy suddenly took off before Jimmy could say or do anything.

By the time he makes his way over, the Lillipup has plopped himself down at Rachet's feet, panting as he sniffs at his Charmander curiously. It's then that Jimmy notices that the man has been burned, by his Charmander, likely.]

Woah hey- you okay?

[Holy scrap, there's more of them, and there's one running right towards him and his lizard abomination. He almost braces himself as the dog-like creature runs up to him but wrenches one eye open as it settles at his feet. The Charmander smiles at sniffs back at the the Lillipup.

Ratchet stares on, his face contorting into even more confusion before his head shoots up to see Jimmy. Realizing he still has his hand in his mouth, he yanks it out quickly, wiping it across his shirt haphazardly. He purses his lips, holding his hand almost protectively as he takes a wide step away from the two pokemon at his feet.]

Human bodies are so fragile. [He mutters as he glances down at his hand. His nose wrinkles at the red blotchy skin. Why was human anatomy so... strange? He lifts his head to look back up at the blonde human.]

Do you know where the nearest hospital is located?

Hospital? Well, there's a Pokemon Center just around the corner, there...not really for people, but they ought to have some first aid stuff there if you need it. Nurse Joy wouldn't mind taking a look, I don't think!

[Jimmy keeps an eye on Buster as he talks, just to ensure that the puppy doesn't get too excited in trying to play with the Charmander that he knocks him over or something.

Meanwhile, the Houndoom and Manectric come to a stop at his sides, the Houndoom watching the Charmander with his tail tip flicking slowly, an expression of quiet bemusement.]

Poke-- what?

[Is this kid talking in a different language? But then he notes the mirage of creatures beside the young man and. Oh. Well that made more sense. So these things were pokemon.]

Why would I need to go to a Pokemon Center? I'm not a Pokemon.

[The Charmander's eyes widen as he peers at the Houndoom, and he bounds up to him, on all fours before he stands on his hind legs. He stares up at him, his eyes wide with amazement. Just look at those horns! And that tail! And, was that a skull?

So cool--!]

[The Houndoom doesn't seem altogether pleased that the Charmander has chosen him to come to, but he doesn't move either. He's dealt with young ones before, so he keeps still and lowers his head a bit, sniffing the top of the Charmander's head.]

Well...that's the closest thing to a hospital around here. 'Sides, that burn doesn't look too bad...and like I said, there's first aid stuff in there that should fix you right up.

[The charmander claps his hands gleefully and reaches his hands up to grab Houndoom's nose. And yeah, he won't be letting go anytime soon.

Ratchet flexes his hand a little as he winces before he sighs heavily, not quite noticing what his charmander was doing...]

Were you turned human as well?

[The Houndoom snorts and lifts his head a little, gaze narrowing slightly. He doesn't shift too quickly though, and eventually just sits down on the ground.]

...turned human? Nnnooo, I'm pretty sure I've always been human...

[The charmander laughs gleefully as he tries to tug his feet off the ground, wriggling them. Ratchet rubs at his brow as he tries to process all of this before he gestures to himself. All of himself, pretty much with a sharp irritated gesturing with his hands.]

Then how come I'm human?

[And there's an abrupt growling sound, which seems to startle the former autobot. His hand clutches at his stomach.]

And why does my stomach feel like it has something inside it?

...Okay well, for one thing, everybody's a human here. And for another, it sounds like you're hungry!

[Jimmy laughs a little, just as the Houndoom lifts his head enough to lift the little Charmander clear of the ground entirely.]

I wasn't human before!

[The charmander gleefully kicks his legs as he hangs off Houndoom's nose. Before his hands slip and he falls back onto the ground, onto his rump. He blinks a little as he sits there before he sniffles, tears swelling in his eyes.

Ratchet stares down at his protesting stomach.]

That's how you humans indicate that you need sustenance. [His nose wrinkles.]

What do you recommend I eat?

[CHILD

The Houndoom lets out a long sigh, lowering his head to the ground, back to the Charmander's level. Look, just. Don't cry ok. See? He's like. ...licking the top of your head. Does that help?]

Well, you can eat just about anything! Fruit, sandwiches...I'm pretty sure there's a pretty good buffet place not far from here.

Oh, just don't eat any of the berries you see on trees around here, okay? Those are for Pokemon. People can't really eat 'em.

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