Starter for @slopesofsinnoh !
What did it feel like to see the world anew? Ingo knew, deep down, he had always been a pretender in that regard-- pretending every problem presented was new and not to fall into the bias and constraint of prejudice. But, now, standing with no ties to a past or a family, a blank state throughout, he was really experiencing the world for the first time.
What did it mean to be a blank state? He knew he was not weighed down by his past experiences, but it also left him vulnerable with his accumulated knowledge being wiped clean. And he could see that with the way he talked, foreign words and speech manners that once had to make sense, but now felt like wearing an article of clothing made for another.
The uncomfortable feeling of turning over a new leaf in this unconventional way of memory loss troubled him, but it also allowed him to strike a conversation with humans and Pokemon alike with no prejudice. And now, accepted by the Pearl Clan, one of the three fractions he had to get on the good side of to survive in the wild, Ingo knew he owed it to the kindness and patience of the Sneasler in front of him. Clan Leader Irida only allowed him in for his affinity with Pokemon, but he felt like the achievement went both ways.
Holding onto the Pearl Clan uniform he did not have the heart to wear yet, hanging onto whatever mystery his own attire could have told, he walked a few steps behind the Sneasler, trying to process his promotion, which was a ticket for survival.
“Ah, we have not had to chance to properly meet before, Miss Ramble. I would like to ask if my new position as your warden is alright with you. I faintly recall that I liked serving others, and I am honored I will be serving you. However, I could not ask for your input while in presence of Leader Irida. My apologies,” he spoke loudly but with an underlying softness and happiness, as he folded his hands behind his back. He had wanted to, but he also knew losing favor with the clan by rejecting the generous offer could only end badly for him.
The giddiness he felt tugged at the corners of his lips, turning them upwards in a froggy smile. “Warden Ingo... It has an excellent ring to it, wouldn’t you agree? I do not know where the tracks ahead will lead us, but I am glad it will be with a keen-clawed Pokemon by my side to form this two-car train!!” He... faintly recalled that there was strength in numbers. That he... He felt it was the safest when there was a two-car train.
Just who he used to be before he found himself in Hisui?
“Would you be so kind to give me a tour of your residence? I am afraid I do not know the land yet. In Hisui, I am a passenger on the road to improvement! I want to learn and improve so that I can be of service to you better!”
