Hello!

I can't blame him! Sometimes it just gets so quiet...

Er, good morning! I would like to announce the completion of a new article of mine :}

Energy is an intrinsic part of the souls of nearly every human, powering them internally even through outside struggles. What does this energy power? Where does it come from? And how does it differ when it comes to consumption? This article delineates between the soul's job of energy generation and it's job of intrinsic memory and self-storage, and how both of these slot uniquely into the food cycle of Vitalivores, Spiritvores, and even Emotivorous Pokemon!

You can find the link to the full article here! Do let me know if anybody has any questions!

unit-antares

Energy originates from sugars. Rainbow requested Antares to call you "stupid and dumb".

The energy your body from food, while important, is much different from the energy of the spirit! You can ask me or read the article if you have any other questions :}

Er, good morning! I would like to announce the completion of a new article of mine :}

Energy is an intrinsic part of the souls of nearly every human, powering them internally even through outside struggles. What does this energy power? Where does it come from? And how does it differ when it comes to consumption? This article delineates between the soul's job of energy generation and it's job of intrinsic memory and self-storage, and how both of these slot uniquely into the food cycle of Vitalivores, Spiritvores, and even Emotivorous Pokemon!

You can find the link to the full article here! Do let me know if anybody has any questions!

#pokeblogging #rotumblr

Watch party in Hoenn is on.

We're starting with Season Two of Spirit Seekers, the show that our very own @dusknoir-uncle produced and filmed himself.

A note that in our current timeline this season of Spirit Seekers does not exist! Thyme passed on from the mortal coil, of course, before managing to film and produce a season two, so this is currently the only copy of Spirit Seekers season two that exists! It is media so lost that in our timeline it literally does not exist.

Isn't that exciting?

Anyway I'm going to liveblog the experience of watching it here!

-Simon

First episode is pretty much picks up right where the series left off. It's actually striking, same theme song, a few new scenes cut into the opening montage. There's a clip that seems to take place in the Ruins of Alph now. I recognize that spot anywhere! And... I believe it looks like there's new footage teasing an episode in Ballonlea, complete with a tasteful Impadimp jumpscare.

Or.. At least I jumped. Heh.

Notibly any scenes shot in Paldea from the previous opening seem to have been edited out. Curious...

Still, it's got the exact same tone as season one, exact same song, and Thyme himself looks exactly the same, all the way down to the scarf and the outfit. Interesting seeing as this was recorded I believe a few years after the first.

First episode takes place on Cinnabar Island! No real mention of the Missingno count that lives there though, save for a passing reference to the numerous Odd Sightings in the region.

A lot of this episode centers around the mysterious Cinnabar manor and the tragic volcanic eruption that wiped the entire place out. Rumors of it being the birthplace of Mewtwo and the current stipulation that even now the eerie atmosphere of the place persists. Like an acknowledgement of the unfinished business left beneath the volcanic rock.

There's an exploration into the Seafoam Islands as well, highlighting the Pokémon who live in the depths, and the people who have since relocated to the icy caves.

It's pretty high on educational content. You can tell the production value is LOT higher. Though this episode was a touch on the short side because the beginning of it did talk about where Thyme had been during his hiatus. He did mention an expedition with his niece (Hi Basil!) and some of the research that he got a chance to engage with during his time away.

Over all a really solid first episode! And great to get such an in depth look at a familiar spot.

Second Episode takes place in Glimwood Tangle. Big advisory at the beginning that the place is not suitable for exploration if you have an allergy to fairy types. Which I think is a very prudent warning.

Now this episode definitely gets into more of the classic "adventure" styled format we know and love. Goes into the denizens of the forest, namely Impidimp and it's evolutions, but a good portion of the episode follows Thyme tracking a roudy group of them and just narrowly missing every one of their "pranks". Sometimes skirting right past one.

There's a little chase near the end where a Grimmsnarl at last catches up with Thyme and the rest of the little group of Pokémon, and it turns into quite the thrilling chase. Thyme of course makes it out by a whisker!

The B plot of this episode centers around the Galaran Pokémon Dreepy and it's evolutions, noting that it is the ghostly remains of a Pokémon now long since deceased. He speaks on the speculation about what these long deceased Pokémon must have looked like in ancient times, and why it is only their spirits that live on rather than any Fossil record.

I can see this being a favorite for any die hard fossil maniacs out there. Er.. At least in this timeline.

-Simon

Third episode looks like it actually has part of Thyme's interview with Zee in it! I suppose they must have met up in this timeline at some point.

This one takes place in Alola, mostly centering around the Haunted Megamart. The two of them tour the place, making some commentary about how the place was destroyed by the Island's Tapu in order to prevent the spread of corporate greed. It's an interesting romp into the history of the place, and it's interesting to see Zee looking so different. She's a lot younger, even her make up is different. I think Zee (our Zee) might have been just a little embarrassed, but honestly I think it looked fine!

The B-plot followed Thyme going into the legends surrounding the incredibly visually toxic Mimikyu and the dangers that come along with looking beneath its disguise. With Thyme hinting that his camera crew might be the lucky ones to look beneath it.

It also...

hm...

For some reason I'm feeling really tired all of a sudden.

Sorry maybe the rest of this synopsis will have to wait for later...

ladyzee-oddityhunter

Pretend you didn’t see me with my makeup like that!!!

But that was fun! Thank you for spending the evening with me, Si Guy, I really needed a little cheer up. Until you fell asleep… I don’t see what the big deal was, but no one liked that.

#spirit seekers watch party

I have to thank the two of two for joining me, even if it was cut a bit short! Hopefully we can do this again- after all, we only got three episodes in, and there's 26 in the full season!

Heading off to Hoenn to do a little watch party with @ladyzee-oddityhunter and @dusknoir-uncle. The unreleased second season of Spirit Seekers is apparently something Thyme still has on DVD and we wanted to give it a look! Also it'll be nice to spend a little time out of the City I think.

Since it's Hoenn, and particularly Lilycove I can't go out there without being a bit covert so...

Not really sure this is a look I'd stick with. But I guess that makes it a good disguise. Placeholder helped me with the sprite edit. When I asked him how he thought it looked he just gave me a "👍" so I assume it's OK.

I'm really not sure if he's messing with me or not sometimes...

-Simon

interregionalgyminspections

Haha! I love the new hair, Simon!

I've been cleaning for when you and Zee arrive :} I'm very excited to watch these! Remember it's from the version of me where I never took on a Dusknoir form- it's just as new to me as it is to you :}

You know, I've been thinking recently... I had a car!

It was a beautiful old thing, too :} A '93 minivan, I believe, originally painted blue but at some point we repainted it to be a nice sage green... I've slept in that old thing more times than you can count, haha!

I can't help but wonder where she ended up ':} It was parked somewhere in Sinnoh, but I can't for the life of me remember where... I told Basil to keep it, but she claimed she lost the keys and we left Sinnoh before I could find it!

An incomplete list of places that traveling trainers should avoid:

Burned Tower of Johto - Severity: 6/10

Long ago, there were two towers in Ecruteak City. One of them burned, though, leaving behind the Burned Tower. While the main floor is pretty stable, and people often come here to leave their respects, do not go to any upper floor. The wood has been heavily damaged, and there have been many reports of it giving way, causing people to plunge several stories down.

Lumiose Catacombs of Kalos - Severity: 7/10

Lumiose has many, many kilometers worth of catacombs beneath it, and no one's come even close to fully exploring them. Even with advanced navigational equipment, people have gotten lost in these tunnels, and some never made it out. The ghosts within the catacombs might point you towards an exit, or they might send you even deeper. Unless you're extremely prepared, it's best not to delve into these catacombs.

Sea Mauville of Hoenn - Severity: 8/10

Aside from, if the legends are true, being one of the most unethical and hostile workplaces while active, Sea Mauville hasn't gotten any safer since being abandoned. There's twisted metal everywhere, some places have completely flooded, and high-pressure pipes can burst with no warning. I know it's a popular place for danger-seekers, but it really should be left for nature to reclaim.

Galar Mine No. 3 of Galar - Severity: 9/10

You might be thinking, "Doesn't Galar only have two major mines?" And you'd be correct, in the present day. But years ago, Galar used to have a third major mine. The reason it's been abandoned is because of toxic fumes that have filled the entire mine, it having a penchant for sudden cave-ins, and, reportedly, a never-ending inferno at the very bottom of the mine. You'd be safer going spelunking almost anywhere else.

Area Zero of Paldea - Severity: 10/10

The fabled Great Crater, the one place forbidden to students of Naranja-Uva. There's good reason for that. Area Zero is absolutely filled with extremely hostile Pokemon that won't hesitate to maul you, giant falls onto sharp rocks, and an ever-present mist that can turn carbon and silicon into crystal. Stories speak of treasure somewhere within Area Zero, but whatever it is, if it even exists, it's not worth it.

I can personally verify the danger of most of these locations! :}

... Other than Area Zero. Speaking of Paldea, does anybody know if lifetime bans last after death?

I think I scared that poor lad off when I mentioned I was a Dusknoir :{

I see you do not understand the appeal of being a scientist then

I understand the appeal of scientific discoveries, and working as a scientist. Believe it or not, it's something that would appeal to me if it were a feasible option.

The thing about pokemon is that we will never scratch the surface, and most of what we do know about them is almost childish, the basics of 'types' and 'battling mechanics' and such. I can't see how anyone could dedicate their life to something they don't truly understand

That's the beauty of it, isn't it? If you know you'll never really, FULLY understand something, then there'll always be new discoveries made! I would hate to study some that we all already know everything about :}

In other sciences there is a working theory, we think we know things, and we test things based on those theories.

I guess with the study of pokemon, we know so little, that any discovery you make would be viewed as major because there is no cohesive theory to explain them. Isn't that just- exhausting for you?

Don't forget, my good lad, there's quite a jump between what the average Trainer knows about Pokemon and what a seasoned researcher knows- and even between what different researchers know! I wouldn't be able to tell you a lick about Dragons, for example, but I have to say I do think I know quite a bit more about Ghosts than most people!

I am, indeed, making and testing theories much more often than you'd think, much of it based off my own research and experience :} In fact, you could say my entire existence is a theory that I tested!

Your existence is a theory you tested?

Elaborate.

Hm? Well, I figured it would be somewhat obvious, but: I am a Dusknoir! I once was a human :} This sort of this doesn't happen to somebody in the way it did for me without lots of careful planning and execution- for example, I still retain memory and control over my thoughts and actions :}

... I feel as if we're getting away from the point, here, though? In response to your tags; I know what you meant, I promise!

I don't think there's anything innately wrong with much of the population knowing about my research at a "childish" level, believe it or not! If everybody knew as much about my work as I do, then what would I be doing as a researcher? It just seems a bit shortsighted to say "most people won't fully understand your research, so why do it at all?"

For the people who do care enough to look deeper in, of course!

I see you do not understand the appeal of being a scientist then

I understand the appeal of scientific discoveries, and working as a scientist. Believe it or not, it's something that would appeal to me if it were a feasible option.

The thing about pokemon is that we will never scratch the surface, and most of what we do know about them is almost childish, the basics of 'types' and 'battling mechanics' and such. I can't see how anyone could dedicate their life to something they don't truly understand

That's the beauty of it, isn't it? If you know you'll never really, FULLY understand something, then there'll always be new discoveries made! I would hate to study some that we all already know everything about :}

In other sciences there is a working theory, we think we know things, and we test things based on those theories.

I guess with the study of pokemon, we know so little, that any discovery you make would be viewed as major because there is no cohesive theory to explain them. Isn't that just- exhausting for you?

#I will be honest in saying i am aware of the whole universal nonsense #and that maybe researchers in your world don't have the experience ours do!#but it does seem a bit shortsighted to say our knowledge is childish :{#when much of our research must be dumbed down at some point to the level of a child

Don't forget, my good lad, there's quite a jump between what the average Trainer knows about Pokemon and what a seasoned researcher knows- and even between what different researchers know! I wouldn't be able to tell you a lick about Dragons, for example, but I have to say I do think I know quite a bit more about Ghosts than most people!

I am, indeed, making and testing theories much more often than you'd think, much of it based off my own research and experience :} In fact, you could say my entire existence is a theory that I tested!

I see you do not understand the appeal of being a scientist then

I understand the appeal of scientific discoveries, and working as a scientist. Believe it or not, it's something that would appeal to me if it were a feasible option.

The thing about pokemon is that we will never scratch the surface, and most of what we do know about them is almost childish, the basics of 'types' and 'battling mechanics' and such. I can't see how anyone could dedicate their life to something they don't truly understand