teablossom | second shot ❀ video/action ❀ viridian city

Good morning! I have a couple questions, and this seems the best place to ask. Though first, I should probably announce- The last of the eggs from the Breeders' Convention hatched.

[And that should be easy to see. A little Swablu is curled up on her shoulder, trying to huddle under one of Mami's ponytails, while behind the girl on the grass is a dozing Petilil, and a tiny Eevee batting her paw playfully in the water. The group's relaxing at the edge of a waterfront, and everytime the Eevee starts a ripple, a baby Feebas surfaces to jump the raised line.]

Trista there was my last to hatch. And we're lucky it was here, since Viridian has this pond for her to swim in.

But I was wondering if anyone would know- Is there a point when it's too soon to evolve a Pokemon? I know Trista and Fulvia - my Eevee, that is - learn varying moves very early on, based on if I evolve them now or not. But I don't want to chance harming them by rushing it.

Also, there's another thing... [Mami glances back at the little ones, only to frown when she spots a tiny Litwick coming up behind Fulvia. The little thing looks ready to pounce and surprise them... and instead uses Toxic, bubbling the attack with a loud noise than sends Fulvia bolting for Mami's lap. But Trista? She splashes around in the uncontaminated part of the water, and shoots a Toxic right back at the dancing Litwick- who just uses Double Team to make it miss.

Mami, meanwhile, is trying to give them a calm cut-it-out talk... Which is ignored, so she sighs and speaks to the feed again.] I'm discovering the downside of powerful moves in young hands- They're getting a bit better about using them, but in the meantime there's a lot of trouble risked. Is there any good way to- [Suddenly, she and the whole group gets a face full of water when Trista looses her temper and uses Surf. Cue one near-fainted Litwick bowled over, a growling pair of Eevee and Swablu, and highly confused Petilil, and one drenched trainer.

Also one jumpy Feebas, giving sheepish, worried noises as Mami's blinks fleck the screen with water... A few seconds before it goes out. Anyone's guess if it's from water damage or not.

Either way, if you're running around Viridian you might spot Mami, walking back to the center soaking wet and a whining baby swablu on her shoulder.]

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Yes- I didn't have any idea how strong, when I bought her egg. But it will be worth it in the end.

[She knows from studies now her fish would have never learned all those powers just from training, so she's extra thankful to the giver.

And she gives a small chuckle at Madoka's apology, patting the Swablu on her head when she makes a confused noise.]

This one's Grazia, actually- Though I'm not sure she's quite used to that either, yet, are you? [A small, shy noise from the bird and Mami focuses on Madoka again, while walking into the building.]

But that's a good point- It'll make fires extra important, while we're on the road, especially while it's cold. We don't want to leave them wet or freezing.

Well, we're still learning, so just hearing the names of the moves wouldn't help us much anyways. I guess it will take a while before we remember which move is which.

[Though some moves are self-explanatory, but she still hasn't seen many of them in action, so power levels are a completely different thing.

Uh, she got the name wrong? Madoka looks a bit embarrassed about that.]

Sorry, Gracia-chan, I try not to mix names too much. [Swablus are so adorable. And Mami-san names her team members so fast, Madoka can hardly keep up with the names. That's okay though, it's just about memorizing every name. She'll get there.]

Yeah. [Madoka nods.] I think they might be good in every team, sound like they're good against many, many Pokémon too, so they'd be great to have around. I've been thinking, I might want a Flareon... But it doesn't look like Eevee wants to evolve.

[The Swablu gave another questioning noise in answer to Madoka, that just earns another smile from Mami. The party isn't really used to the names yet themselves, after all. But no creator of grand attack names like "Tiro Finale" could leave them unnamed!

But she doesn't cut in on their interaction, cutting straight to Madoka's point about her Eevee, as they finally make it to their room.]

If Eevee doesn't, I wouldn't suggest forcing it... But you can always adopt a second, if you like. Your starter seems so friendly, I'd bet Eevee wouldn't mind having a second about- Especially if you evolve it quickly.

Although, there's always a chance the new one would have another preference, too.

[Madoka just smiles at them both. Getting used to all these species name was hard, getting used to their nicknames was another challenge too!]

I'm not about to force her, that would be the end of friendly relationship and I think she can do what she wants with evolution. [Long pause while she's thinking and looking a bit unsure.] I'm sure she wouldn't mind me getting a second Eevee too, and I think I'd evolve that Eevee soon...

[And she looks kind of surprised about the thing about preferences.]

Eeeeh, I'll have an Eevee army at this rate! [She'd accept that too!] Um, but it could also want to be a firetype, I guess there's no other way than trying.

But it would be my sixth. [Pause. Looking around and to the floor a little nervously.] Hey, Mami-san, what do you think about the PC system?

No- perhaps she'd even like having another one on the team.

[And of course, she hopes Fulvia will get along with Madoka's Eevee, but it was a little soon to say, with the little Jolteon - who she let out of her ball, along with her Petilil, before making a B-line for a towel.]

And even if the new one isn't keen on being a fire-type, it might not mind! [It could be ambivalent on the idea, and follow Madoka's thoughts, or just want to please the girl...

But, Mami pauses in the middle of letting her wet hair loose to dry, to look to Madoka and consider her question.]

...I'm still not sure. I've spoken to a few trainers about it, though, and it sounds like it doesn't harm or frighten the Pokémon. Some may not like it- But that might just be because, they're more active and restless than others.

[She herself hadn't needed to check, with only five of her own, and no plans to rush for more.]

She might, she doesn't seem to get in trouble with any of her new friends and she seems to be friends with everyone easily.

[Which is kind of weird, maybe, considering how fast she can attack all the things in the wild. Well, they could hurt her trainer and everyone from their travel party, so someone must keep the wild ones in line.]

...So I should just hope that it doesn't want to be any other type later...? [Madoka is trying to get this pokemon logic.

Madoka squishes her own knees with her hands a bit. Sigh.]

But it still kind of feels like abandoning friends... Riku-san's guide said there's a way to keep them all out, but that's living in a city and all but six would go back to the system if you start traveling. I guess it would depend on their own opinion about it too, they seem to be intelligent enough to possibly understand even something as complicated as that PC thing.

It might be, for some of them... Especially if they're fond of us. [Mami glances towards her Swablu, now perched preening on a bedpost, before moving for their kitchen set, before offering Madoka a reassuring look.] But in other cases, it might be kinder to use the system.

I've taught Sara to fight, and I'm training her so that she'll be safe if she has to fight in the future, or if she's the only type who could defend us.

[Moves like Sleep Powder were very helpful, after all, and she gives the quietly "til"ing grass-type a smile as she sets some tea to boil. It'd help warm her up, and perhaps smooth the conversation.]

But, Sara doesn't like to fight very much, so once I have more Pokémon, I won't have to rely on her as much. And if I'm going into a battle where I'll need a full team, having the PC option is good. I can leave her behind and use Pokémon who like battles.

If we keep our whole team with us, at all times, they'll have to face everything we do.

Edited 2013-04-06 01:03 (UTC)