+1 reindeer doctor

[reindered]

Type: Video, Voice, or Text

Sender ID: rendered (Tony Tony Chopper)
To: Public, to everyone
Subject: Chopper's arrival
Warnings: Pirate talk?? Is that needing a warning in this game??? It's OP pirates though so. They're good guys???

[The device turns on, a curious reindeer with a blue nose being rather close to it.] Is it working? It's on now?

[And then he notices it seems to be working and tries to hide. Only to still have about two-thirds of himself still visible anyway. He is still not quite grasping that concept of cover, and hiding meaning he can't just keep peeking out like that.

Still, after a bit, he returns to the device, picking it up and tilting his head, his ears shifting as he inspects it again.]

Hello? Um....I'm Chopper. Tony Tony Chopper. I was wondering if there are any of the other Straw Hats here. If not, I guess I'll figure it out myself. But um. I'm a doctor. So, if anyone gets hurt or sick, I can try to help. I just got here so I'm still figuring this place out. But I'm sure I can manage! It's a whole new world to explore! A whole new map to discover! And lots more delicious food, like cotton candy!

[Right? He's got this. Totally got this. He isn't actually absolutely terrified at being here alone at all. And wasn't just bawling his eyes out upon finding himself initially without familiar faces. It's not like this sort of reminds him of being left alone on the Merry to look after it while the rest of the crew went off to find their precious gold.]

Okay, um, this isn't like the phones back home, I guess I just push this....?

[Cue a teeny hoof pushing the button to hang up. Look at him figuring this out!]

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Voice | un: wherethereislight

[wherethereislight]

It would help if you told us who the Straw Hats are.

voice: un: reindered

[reindered]

Oh. Right. There's Luffy, Zoro, Sanji and Nami! And Usopp and Robin, too!

Luffy is our captain. He's a human but he can stretch like rubber. He wears a straw hat and a red top and shorts. Zoro has green hair, and he has his three swords. Sanji is blond and he's our cook. Nami has red hair and she's our navigator. Usopp is really great at telling stories. He has a long nose people make fun of for some reason. Robin is our historian and she's really smart! She also has the ability to make lots of hands? It's pretty useful sometimes. Have you seen anyone like that?

[wherethereislight]

[What a colorful crew. Some of them would definitely stand out in a crowd.] Sorry. None of them sound familiar, but I haven't been here for very long. Maybe someone else might have seen them.

[reindered]

Oh! And Franky! He's really big! And he's the one that fixes our ship. He's got these metal parts, like his nose and his arm and stuff! They're not? Well. Maybe they're here still! Maybe you just haven't seen them yet. I just haven't found them yet.

[Not that it would likely take long. If any of them were around, they would likely be attracting some sort of attention, because....it's them. Especially Luffy. Chopper can hold out hope for a bit longer! He's disappointed but trying not to cry. Again. He can do this!]

[wherethereislight]

[Yeaaa definitely would have noticed them by now.] ...I'll keep an eye out for them and let them know you're here if I do see them.

Sounds like you had all the essentials covered with a crew like that. And you're a doctor?

[reindered]

You will? Thank you!

[....He really, really misses his found fam Straw Hats. A lot.]

Ah, yes! I am! Doctor Tony Tony Chopper. If anyone gets sick or hurt, I'll do my best!

[wherethereislight]

How long have you been practicing? [Chopper just sounds really young.]

video; un: nutsornothing

[nutsornothing]

[Cue the dumbfounded look plastered over Denji's face when he sees the little creature appear on the feed introducing himself. Was this thing some sort of tiny bear with sticks protruding out its hat?! Whatever the case may be the teenager simply shrugs at the initial question with a shake of his head.]

Never heard of these straw hat people but uh...Just what's your deal!? Are you some kinda animal science experiment gone wrong?!

[Sorry Tony he's not the sharpest tool in the shed but he means well most of the time. An amused grin quickly forming over his features at the latter part when they mention food and exploration.]

This place has all kinds of bomb food that's for damn sure! My crew has a ship with the best restaurant around its got all sorts of different burgers and ridiculously good milkshakes you definitely need to hit up soon!

[reindered]

Science experiment? No. Nothing like that. I'm just a reindeer! I ate a Devil Fruit back home, so I can walk, talk, and look like this.

[He tries to explain, knowing his appearance can be odd and confuse people. Or scare them. But he tries not to. His smaller form like this seems less threatening, anyway.]

Saying a place is the best restaurant is a big ask! I'll have to come and try the milkshakes!

[nutsornothing]

[Denji blinks wide eyed at the first bit leaning a bit closer towards the feed of his own device.]

Did you say devil fruit?! So you're a devil too!?

[Now you've peeked his interests! As for the bit about the restaurant he nods furiously in quick succession with his right hand clenching into a fist.]

I live to eat so ya can trust me on that but if you don't believe me the first round of burgers and milkshakes are on me! Whatcha say!?

[reindered]

Me? No. I'm not a devil. That's just what the fruit I ate is called. I ate the Human-Human Fruit. So it's made me more like a human. Other Devil Fruits have given people different powers, like looking like someone else, their body being like rubber that it can stretch, or all sorts of different abilities. But anyone who eats one can't swim after that.

[Which makes being on a ship obviously have some downsides in needing to be careful to not go overboard.]

Yeah? Okay! I'll give it a try! You don't have to do that, though.

Sorry about the delay! I was hyper fixated on FFXIV's new chaotic raid this week lol

[nutsornothing]

[Cue the absolutely bewildered look on his face as he tries to process all this at once, shaking his head as a hand runs through his hair scratching the back of his head confusedly.]

So lemme get this straight you ate some sort of weird fruit that let you become like a human and there are others that give you super powers or something like that?! Also...what is with the no swimming deal that's kinda crappy in a place like this.

[He waves the other off insistently as a big grin forms over his lips again shaking his head in protest.]

Naw dude don't worry about it I got this!! Gotta show the newbies a good time and where to eat a decent meal, right?!

Totally get it. I'm still on ARR post credits content myself but am starting to play it myself.

[reindered]

Uh-huh. There's different kinds of Devil Fruits. Each one gives a different ability, I guess? But that's the basic idea, yes. I just hope that others I meet with here will be able to swim and help if I do go overboard.

[There is that downside. That danger. Still, he does sound rather curious about what sort of food there is around here, if only so he can maybe tell Sanji all about it. Or at least discover delicious new things like cotton candy.]

Alright then!

[VIDEO] un: reneggadetinkerer

[reneggadetinkerer]

"Straw Hats" eh? And just what exactly is a Straw Hat in this context, Doctor?

[Eggman is...not especially surprised at a furry creature claiming to be a Doctor. At the very least, he can gauge his ability.]

[reindered]

Straw Hats! They're our crew! On our Pirate Ship back home. Luffy, Usopp, Zoro, Nami, Sanji, me and Robin, and Franky too. You haven't seen any of them, have you?

[He has zero idea that he. Probably shouldn't be trusting Eggman. The guy just seems curious in asking about his crew? So far?]

[reneggadetinkerer]

So you're both a pirate and a medical doctor? Interesting.

I can't say I've heard of any noteworthy pirate crews since I washed up here.

Tell me, what's your current field of medical study?

[reindered]

I am, that's right! A place like this, with people looking for treasure and all, I figured there'd be a lot of pirates!

[Chopper figures he just is new. So, of course, Chopper needs to explore more and ask around. Figure things out. See who else is around.]

I'm learning all sorts! I know how to do surgery and treat most injuries. And I know about medicines, remedies, and ointments from plants back home. But I'm sure there will be more to learn while here too!

[reneggadetinkerer]

[Eggman knows better than to judge a reindeer by its cover. He comes from a world with all sorts of anthropomorphic nuisances.]

[Still, a medical doctor studying medicine and remedies with surgical knowledge? Interesting.]

Interesting. Allow me to introduce myself, Doctor...Chopper? Was it?

I am Dr. Ivo Robotnik, engineering genius and mechanical maestro. Tell me, how long have you been studying medicine?

[reindered]

Chopper, yes. That's me.

[Chopper is still new, still figuring out about this place, the people here. So he isn't immediately aware that this Doctor is not one he should trust. That he should be more cautious.]

Engineering and mechanics? So sort of like what Franky did back home? He was our shipwright. I've been studying for a while. With Doctor Kureha. Why? Are you hurt? Sick? Do you need help?

video ; un: multidisciplinary

[multidisciplinary]

[ Zelda looks to be thinking carefully about Chopper's question. ]

Hmm, I've seen quite the variety of straw hats for sale in the markets here on Eltrut. Is there a particular style you fancy?

[reindered]

Hm? Oh! No, no I don't mean that I am looking for a straw hat, I mean, my crew. My crew back home. Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, Nami, Franky and Robin and Sanji. We're pirates traveling together to help each other reach our dreams.

[multidisciplinary]

Your crew's name is the Straw Hats? That's quite the... disarming name for a band of pirates.

[ Chopper doesn't exactly radiate Big Bad Pirate energy, and although Zelda is aware that not all pirates are cutthroat rogues, she also knows not to judge someone on their appearance alone. (That happened to Link frequently and always ended badly for his adversaries.) ]

[reindered]

It is! Because our captain, Luffy, always wears a straw hat.

[Chopper explains the name of their crew. He is not the definition of a cutthroat rogue. Decidedly the opposite. However, some might find him fearsome with his transformations. Or in his current default appearance that others might consider cute, if they don't find him alarming as a result.]

[multidisciplinary]

How very [ simple ] straightforward.

Although I suppose there is merit in a simple crew name. I have been struggling for some time to think of an appropriate name for my own crew. Perhaps I should take a leaf out of your captain's book and pick something uncomplicated.

[reindered]

You're still thinking about a name? Hm. I guess I haven't had to figure a name for the crew. They were already the Straw Hats when I joined with them, after helping Nami when she was sick. But you're right! It doesn't need to be complicated. There doesn't necessarily need to be any double meanings or anything. Just, something that makes sense, that means something to you, is all.

[Chopper says, trying to encourage her. A name is important! He isn't denying that. But he is also wanting to help reassure her not to overthink it. Chopper doesn't have experience with naming a crew. His was already named. The Straw Hats. The Foxy Pirates.]