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-like any angel I've ever seen, but it wouldn't be surprisin' if they'd got it all wrong in the first place, would it?

[The speaker doesn't appear to be paying much attention to his Pokegear and it looks like it's just balanced on his knee while he's sitting down. Chances are the redhaired young man doesn't even realize it's on. Anyone with a good memory might recognize his surroundings as New Bark Town- oh dear, it's another new arrival unfamiliar with modern technology.]

[Tucked in one arm is a little Mime Jr, sagging in what looks like exhaustion and sadness. His other arm... Well, wearing a Juggler's outfit shows that the other sleeve is completely empty and just limply laying at his side. Joker continues to move his hand about, apparently looking through the things that strange woman gave to him. (Must be something in her head, thinking he was her son, it wouldn't be the first time he's seen that sort of thing.)]

[The Mime Jr. suddenly leans forward, pointing at the screen and making some noises. That draws Joker's attention again and he picks the Gear up.]

What about this, then? [More noises from the Mime Jr.] ...I don't know a spit of whatever it is they speak in Heaven, so you'll want to stick to English with me.

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Me name's a lot o' things, but fancy I hope not! Ye can jes' call me Jin, if ye like, 's what everyone else does.

[If he can make someone else feel more comfortable here, even if they're a complete stranger, he's doing his job right. Funny that you're the one named Joker, because this demon does his fair share of clowning around.

His ears give a little twitch at the way that the man on the other end sounds much more cheerful now, and he watches intently when the man gets up and gives a sweeping bow.]

Never met a boyo with a name like 'Joker' before, and I'll not be forgettin', neither!

Now here's a question fer ye t'answer- what's this 'ring' yer master of?

[Joker laughs a little at the response.]

Well, this boyo named himself, so I'd hope it was unique!

[But what's this? Both Joker and the Mime Jr. lean forward a bit.]

The ring of a circus, of course. You've never been t'one?

[Did we just become friends? I think so.

Jin leans forward to match, his big blue eyes practically filling the screen.]

Can't say as I have, never heard o' a circus before. So it's not like yer sect name 'r somethin?

[Oh dear, now you've gone and gotten him all worked up. Joker's own eyes start to light up, and the Mime Jr. is most certainly shedding its own misery as it brightens up to beam widely.]

Just a part of the whole, me! A circus is a group, performers at the least and an experience at the best! We travel all about the place, stoppin' in the cities and towns. Then we'll set up a big tent smack in the middle of more 'n a dozen tinier ones. Some a 'em are for us, ta rest and practice in, but the others have all sorts of things. Games and food, smaller things that don't belong in the main act.

But it's the big tent where all the magic happens, things ta make folks laugh and lift their spirits along with death defyin' acts that make 'em gasp in suspense. Acrobats that spin through the air, dagger throwers that always hit their marks, and stunning masters of beasts that don't fear fang or claw! All sorts more besides that, too, all dedicated to wowin' the crowd.

[That sort of excitement is contagious, and the more that Joker goes on the more that Jin realizes that this circus thing sounds awesome. Not that, you know, fighting isn't fun in its own way, but not having his wind for months has left him anxious for other amusements and to nurture other talents as well.

Besides, he's already used to being part of a group of people who travel around together and sleep in tents (sometimes).

So yeah he's pretty enraptured.]

Wowin' the crowd, ye say! Whoo-ee, that sounds like a helluva time, it does, a real spectacular t' watch! Reckon I'd like t'see one meself one day - be in one if I could! Sounds like th' group's all a bunch o' independent, bloody-minded sorts, too, it does, the kind o' folks what I'd fit right in with!

Never much was fer the ol' shinobi job- sure, the fightin' was nice an' all, but takin' orders day an' night an' killin' people in the dark wasn't the sort o' thing I agreed with.

Certainly doesn't sound like the most amusin' job! A bit of a downer, even, to put it lightly.

[Not like he'd know from experience or anything. N o p e . But before Mime Jr. can mimic that fleeting flash of emotion, Joker is already moving onto the next topic, the one that really has his interest.]

Now, if yer really interested in joinin' a circus, well! Part of the job of a ringmaster is ta keep an eye out for talent. Can't promise a thing yet, but I'd keep ya in mind if I ever got to doing something! Whatcha good at?

[Yeah being an assassin kind of sucks butt. But he had his little buddy and that was all he'd needed.]

Feels good t'be well shot o' that, anyway! Nice as was th' meal ticket an' some o' the company, 's nothin' ta be spendin' yer whole life doin'.

[Jin looks surprised at the question, but then brightens quickly.]

Back home with th' wind at me beck'n call, ain't no limit t'what I can do! 'S a little different here, with none o' me ol' powers t' use, but...

S'pose ye could say I'm like one o' those types ye mentioned, the ones not afraid o' anythin'. Life's an adventure an' I've come close enough t' losin' it t' know ain't no merit t' sittin flat on yer ass. Me speed's nothin' t' scoff at, an' though 'm not half as strong as a human as I was, I can hold me own. Oughta tell ye how I met Riki- wrestled her right out o' the air, from high up three stories!

["Riki" happens to be a 6' dragon/dinosaur.]

[Powers of any sort are sort of out of Joker's range of experience. Everything else he hears, however, earns an impressed whistle from him.]

Sounds like I could come up with all sortsa acts for someone with a fun life like that! Couldn't say for sure until I metcha in flesh and blood first, 'course. Riki a friend a yours?

[Jin's ears get longer and twitch excitedly as he gives an amused chuckle.]

'Course, 'course, gotta show ye in person, aye?

Nah, Riki's-- Jes' a sec.

[He whistles offscreen and a cacophony of squawks and screeches and a gravelly cry answer- when he turns the Pokegear to face the team he has out with him at present, front and center is a giant, toothy dinosaur bird.]

See the big ol' purple one in the middle? That's Riki!

[There's a hint of pride in his voice.]

[Both Joker and the Mime Jr. just stare for a good moment. The first because he's still getting over the fact that Jin wrestled that huge thing, and Mime Jr. because she's never seen another Pokemon quite like the Aerodactyl. Joker finds his voice after a moment.]

You weren't exagerratin' a bit when you said you weren't afraid of anythin'!

[Unable to help himself, he starts to laugh.]

I'd be mad to toss away a chance at havin' someone like you in my circus!

[Jin turns the camera back around, his own infectious laugh joining Joker's and a bright smile on his face.]

Then if ye get one started here sign me up! Nice as it is havin' all this time t' meself, it'd be jes' as nice t' have a purpose again, an' it sounds t'me like this circus thing is somethin' I can throw in with!

I'll be sure ta letcha know once I get my bearings. Although, I have to say..

[He rubs his chin, his Pokemon mimicking it.]

I'll have to find someone to support me gettin' all the supplies if I stay here long enough for that... And I'll have to find a big enough city startin' out in to boot.

[As the ringmaster, Joker knows more there's even more than just all that to figure out. If he does decide to go through with this, there'll be so much to do especially without the Baron offering financial support..]

[...Although that part, after everything that happened, might be for the best, and Joker frowns for a moment thinking on it.]

If it's big cities yer lookin' fer, ye oughta head t' Goldenrod! Bigges' city I ever seen, though I heard Gandara migh' be bigger. 'S got more thing's'n I know what t'do with meself with!

[As far as money goes...well, he'd never paid for anything a day in his life before he got to Johto unless it was taken out of his hide, so he'll be shit-all help as far as that's concerned. But he's trying to be helpful, at least.]

Ye might be wantin' t' head t' Goldenrod anyway, whether'r not yer aimin' ta start up yer circus again right away. Been here a few weeks and still not seen everythin'!

Goldenrod, hm? Well, I'll definitely be takin' your advice into consideration! See if the two of us can't make our way there, hm, Angel?

[It's a name that's just come to him right then and there, and he pats the Mime Jr. on her head. While she basks in the attention, he nods to the Pokegear.]

Suppose I'll be seein' you about, my good Master of Birds!

[Jin grins and waves.]

Aye, Master o' Rings! I'll be keepin' an eye out, I will!

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