14 [VIDEO/ACTION FOR ECRUTEAK] BACKDATED TO THE 11TH

[enjoymyatelier]

[It's both Kayneth's birthday and anniversary today, and what a lucky boy he is for that! Really, though, he wasn't particularly looking forward to it. It... gave him too much to think about that he didn't necessarily want to be thinking about. He had been here for two years.

Two years, and he wasn't any closer to finding a way to ensure that he could make sure everything went right back home. In fact, given everything that he'd experienced, he honestly felt further away from that goal than ever. There were just too many questions --- about this world, about Pokemon... about his future, about himself, and it seemed as though they simply kept multiplying to an exponential extent the longer he spent in this world.

It was difficult, for someone who had barely questioned anything before, and he had every intention of throwing up something vaguely philosophical and tinged with melancholy onto the network today, after he'd had some time to collect his thoughts.

...nevertheless, like all well laid plans, that idea was completely shattered the moment he walked outside to get a breath of fresh air.]

VIDEO;

[The video reveals... someone's yard? Which has... seen better days, really. There are, curiously enough, very shallow holes dug all around the house --- and the camera moves to show exactly what the extent of the damage is.

Someone was very determined about destroying this guy's lawn, that's for sure.

...of course, after a pan over the holes, there is a very angry voice that can be rather positively identified as Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi.]

I'm quite certain I know who did this, but all the same --- I expect you to own up to this.

What made you think this was acceptable in any reality?

Comments

[friendyousohard]

I do seem to recall you telling me you had a natural disadvantage there. Science and magic being diametrically opposed in your world after all. It's a shame, really, I'd think being able to use both would result in some pretty amazing results.

[Kiritsugu Emiya agrees with you, Twi.]

[enjoymyatelier]

Something like that, yes. I've learned to tolerate technology here, given that hearing other people's magic systems has broadened my horizons a bit, particularly conversations with a friend who utilizes that method quite heavily.

...but really, I'd rather not have to effectively rely on it as much as it's necessary to do so here.

[friendyousohard]

It's largely irrelevant in Equestria, or even my world as a whole. Technology simply hasn't advanced to this level. But, now that I think about it... Most of the technological advancements we've made have been due to the efforts of Earth Ponies, rather than unicorns or pegasi. Which I suppose makes sense, mostly the advancements benefit them more.

[enjoymyatelier]

That does make sense... and I'd say it's roughly what happened in my world as well. I wouldn't say it's an attempt for those without magic to compensate for not having it, necessarily, since they shouldn't know magic exists in the first place... but I suppose that's the best way to put it.

[friendyousohard]

Well it's a natural thing for people to want to increase their quality of life. For magi, that would mean increasing their strength in magic, but for those without magic, advancing their world through technology seems like the logical thing to do.

Which means, I'm afraid, that they'll have a bit of an easier time relating to your Porygon.

[enjoymyatelier]

...I suppose, yes. Then again, it's probably easier to view positively when it doesn't have a direct negative effect on your craft.

[friendyousohard]

One wonders if maybe your Porygon can tell that you have that sort of attitude. It might explain its attempts to frustrate you if it's taking it personally.