A Newcomer Approaches!

[team_eevee]

[Virgil sighed, rubbing the back of his head as he and Eevee wandered through the corridors of the lab.]

Well...we're definitely not in any of our training facilities...

[Eevee gave an affirming noise, and Virgil turns back to glance around again, making a mental note of where they've been and to keep track of where they were going.]

I wonder if there's anyplace I could check in at home...

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[maskedevolver]

There isn't.

[Better for her, but she supposes not everyone is the same. She gives a little wave from a half-open doorway to get his attention, and closes it behind her when she steps out. At least Blue offers him a smile.]

If your friends are here, of course, that's completely different! You ca nstill call them and talk to them, but if they're not... Too bad.

[team_eevee]

[He glances in her direction as he pauses, then fully turns towards her.]

Hm...that's a bit disconcerting. What about accessing Pokemon that aren't currently on hand?

[maskedevolver]

I don't know. I don't have any Pokémon to get, but I saw some computers in housing. [She jerks her thumb behind her; apparently, she's just been there.] I'm sure you could get to them if you really tried.

[team_eevee]

[He follows her direction, a thoughtful look in his eyes. Then, turning back to her, he smiles.]

All right. I'll have to keep that in mind. Thank you, Miss...?

[maskedevolver]

Blue.

[team_eevee]

It's nice to meet you, Blue. My name's Virgil.

Would you be able to tell me a little more about this place?

[maskedevolver]

I'll tell you as much as I can, but I haven't been here very long either. [Despite that...]

This is, obviously, a laboratory. Aside from you and me, there are dozens of other Pokémon trainers here. At least, that's what I'm assuming by how many houses there are. Some of them look the same or have the same name [She experienced that; it was somewhat weird, and also very gross.] but don't necessarily have the same history. There are hundreds of rooms in this lab, and the hallways seem to switch as they please, so it's almost useless to figure out where you were before. Not entirely impossible - my darling little Abra has wonderful memory, so we've managed not to get lost when we've explored out - but it's seriously difficult for newbies. There are rooms with Pokémon in them that stimulate environments, seemingly useless ones with games, a base for Team Rocket... There's pretty much anything your heart desires, except for a way out.

[...For someone who hasn't spent here long, she certainly has a lot of information.]

[team_eevee]

[He listens attentively as she talks, and when she finishes he glances at his Eevee beside him.]

Sounds pretty complicated...especially if the hallways are always changing.

[Eevee gives an affirming noise.]

Would you happen to know the purpose of the lab?