Thank you for all the interest! I'm really excited to get everything done and started! And sorry for inevitable typos in this reply--I'm on a veeeery glitchy phone.

[@Rune_Alchemist] Thank you for all your feedback! I will definitely be planning a conflict at large so that the characters actually have a goal to work towards. :) 

[@Raijinslayer] 

[list][*] Pokejinka are still quite new; not all captures are documented, of course, but there are definitely some people out there who probably don’t care that they look more human now (i.e. whoever I end up making antagonist, maybe). Otherwise, it’ll operate like recruiting a new party member or something—it’ll be dependent on the individual playing the Pokejinka whether they’ll allow themselves to be recruited or captured, and how. Maybe some have to be convinced or bribed, while others have their own requirements.
[*] So far, all of Lumiose City and the areas surrounding it have been hit, but it’s rapidly spreading throughout the region. At this point, news has definitely gotten out to all the regions and travel in and out of Kalos is under lockdown.
[*] All Pokejinka retain their memories. Their mannerisms, on the other hand, obviously depend on how they feel about their newfound circumstances.
[*] Regular Pokemon will be able to sense that the Pokejinka used to be like them. Otherwise, again, the reaction is dependent on the individual (are they alarmed? Curious? Frightened?)
[*] They aren’t any stronger. Technically not any smarter either, just able to show their intellect in a different way now!  [/list]