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[[It's a rather pleasant day in Violet City. Major Armstrong, having explored the Bell Tower and other surrounding areas, has decided to take a break underneath a tree in a quiet area of town. With him are his two Pokemon. Ben the Geodude and Maa the Pidgey, along with three Pokemon eggs sitting in his bag.

He's wrapped them tightly in his spare clothes and towel, and positioned the bag near his (beautifully sparkly hot) body to ensure they stay warm in the chilly weather.]]

Ah, I haven't practiced like this in a while.

[[He's referring to the sketchpad propped up against his knee, where a rather good likeness of his Geodude and Pidgey is forming. While excellent at portraits, Armstrong is out of practice with other forms of drawing, and as such sketching his Pokemon is doing his hand a world of good.

When the picture is close to being finished, his Geodude strikes a pose while his Pidgey flutters over and seats herself on his head, pecking gently at his curl while she examines the picture.]]

What do you think? This is but one of the many artistic techniques passed down through my family for generations, you know! If it were possible I'd show you my alche-

[[Peck peck. The Pidgey pecks the picture, interrupting his spiel, before pecking his head and repeating the gestures.]]

....you....you want me to draw myself in the picture with you?

[[A happy chirp!

....followed by...happy tears...]]

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[Napalm makes a purring sound, and looks even more pleased with herself.]

Yeah. She is a good one.

[The name though -- that makes him stare -- again.]

Major? You... are military?

Yes, I am! Back in my home world, Amestris, I work for the military as an Alchemist.

Are you a soldier yourself?

... Major.

[He says the word with a lot of respect. One of his best friends back home was a major for a while, after all.]

Yeah. I was. Always have been.

[[what is this

a kindred spirit]]

Then it is my honour to make your acquaintance.

[[You can have a salute! Never mind all that stuff about superior offices, you could be a general for all he knows.]]

[Oh All Spark, it's a salute. That does his old spark good to see. He responds in kind.]

Yeah. Yes, major.

I am Ironhide. Weapons master of the Autobot army, and the combined human-Autobot alliance, under Optimus Prime.

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Ironhide!

[[....that military sounded....rather intense, but he doesn't want to be disrespectful by commenting on it!]]

What sort of weaponry do you specialise in?

[His expression cracks into a lopsided grin.]

All kinds. Heavy artillery was my specialty, though. Made my own cannons, other firearms.

You made your own firearms? That is impressive!

[[And he's not being facetious; he really is impressed!]]

Johto would have taken them all from you though, wouldn't it? I hope it's not causing too much frustration!

[... The sudden swell of pride may or may not be visible.]]

They were. Every last one of them.

[Buuuut then he scowls.]

I got used to it. Eventually.

[[Oh don't worry, Armstrong is well versed in that sort of pride~]]

I know how you feel. My main weapon is my alchemy, but I've been unable to activate it since I arrived here.

Instead I must depend on my fists!!

... Alchemy? What is that?

[There's a word he never got exposed to, back home.]

You too, huh? Like the way you think.

What is alchemy? It is the most beautiful form of science available to man!

[[Don't...get him started...]]

I always appreciate meeting like-minded warriors!

You are a scientist?

In a manner of speaking! First and foremost, however, I am a soldier.

My particular weapon is just a little out of the ordinary.

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Few soldiers here.

... Is it here?

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