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No, Fairy Types are only a specific kind of Pocket Monster...

— no one says "Pocket Monster" normally, by the way, "Pokemon" is easier to say.

I am unfamiliar with this..."Pokémon" setting. In my world, fairy companions allow girls to transform into a powerful magical alterego. Is this not the case with Pokémon?

[Because man, that's going to be disappointing. What's the point of being a kinda-sorta magical girl if she can't be super frilly and kick butt?]

[Alain stares for a moment, speechless, before cracking a small smile.] No, that's— not it, sorry. I'm afraid our world's a little less exciting than what you're used to. You battle with Pokemon, sure, live with them, work with them, maybe, but nothing like that. [He tugs at the bracelet on his wrist, embedded with a bright, iridescent stone.]

Yours sounds like a world my companion'd like, though.

I see. That sounds quite fun! I think I understand why my mun wishes for me to join this place.

[She peers at the strange stone, offhandedly wondering if that was what transformed him into a frilly magical alterego - but seems not, considering he didn't bring it up.

Darn.]

Pokémon can at least speak, right? Fairy companions in my word are capable of speech.

[Oh, she looks so hopeful. Don't break her heart now.]

... yeah.

[Something like that would be nice, wouldn't it. When she stares at it, but makes no further move, he drops his hand so as to hide the bracelet. Nothing worth mentioning, miss.

Alain opens his mouth to speak, but the look in her eyes gave him pause. He really doesn't want to be the one to tell a kid Santa doesn't exist.] ... yeah, Pokemon talk, but their language is special. With time, you'll start to understand your Pokemon; they'll try to understand your language too. [It's half-true! Not necessarily in words, but in feelings.] A strong bond can give birth to great things.

Do you have any idea who your partner will be?

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[She pauses briefly, then - ]

Ah, so there are language difficulties. That sounds quite challenging! I hope I'll be a good fit for my companions.

[Aw, she seems excited now!]

My mun has mentioned a "Togepi". It seems quite cute! My mun wishes for me to have a companion that mimics my fairy companion, as he cannot accompany me on my journey.

[She seems a little disheartened at that, but quickly perks up.]

And you, sir? You seem quite versed in this universe. Have you been traveling for a long time?

[That's good. He smiles warmly, pleased by the freshness of her excitement. It's a nostalgic joy.]

A Togepi? I've never met one! They're native to the Johto region... [He looked thoughtful, then:] I'm sorry you'll have to leave your fairy companion behind. What was his name?

[But first, introductions!] Ah, my name is Alain. [He bows respectfully from the hip.] I'm from Kalos, but I've been travelling across regions... I'm a field researcher, you could say.

Who are you, mademoiselle?

His name is Moop. He's quite young, I'm sure he'll miss me greatly. I hope he doesn't cry.

[She'll miss him too, of course, but that's obvious.]

My name is Michiru. Kiryuu Michiru. [It's an awkward, stiff curtsy, but it's a curtsy.] I am glad to make your acquaintance, Alain.

[A headtilt.]

What kind of research are you doing?

I hope he'll be in good company 'til you come back. Michiru, huh? It's a pleasure. [When asked about his research, the smile and genial tone evaporate, replaced by some understated sadness.]

... I was assisting the regional Professor there. We were studying something... newly-discovered. Unknown.

You said your fairy companions give you strength. [A change of subject, clearly the research wasn't something Alain wanted to discuss... unless he was using this second subject as a frame to view it through.]

If a fairy companion is like a Pokemon, they're accustomed to that strength, but what about humans? How does it work?

[She's getting the distinct feeling she shouldn't pry. Moving on!]

Humans borrow the powers of their fairy's magic and undergo a transformation into a legendary warrior known as a Pretty Cure. They are defenders of the world, capable of both withstanding things a normal human couldn't possibly shoulder, as well as having enhanced physical strength and the power to use magical attacks.

[So basically the most badass frilly magical girls ever.]

Let me see, how was it put... "Any girl with a strong heart and the willingness to protect their friends can become a Pretty Cure" is how I believe it goes.

That sounds beautiful. [A willingness to protect her friends... that's something Alain holds in high regard. He likes Michiru very much already.]

And is it commonly known? Are Pretty Cures many or few? [Doesn't feel very secretive, but that might be because he's an outsider to her world.]

No, only a few of them are. I don't trust faeries either, personally.

Why would you not trust fairies? They're quite kind.

[Yanai somehow manages to restrain himself from going on a tirade about the inherent EEEEVIL!!-ness of faeries. That didn't work out well for him last time.]

Not all of them are.

[Now, see, you've just got her curious.]

Have you had a bad experience with a fairy?

You could say that.

[His is a bad-end AU where faeries basically take over Kalos, so...]

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