45 - video/action for Celadon TC;

[islandshore]

[The feed begins with a rather unusual shot. Namely, the tail end of a very black Charizard... squeezing herself underneath a bed. Or rather, trying and failing miserably.

There's an exasperated sigh as the camera turns to Riku.]

Anyone got tips for dealing with a Pokémon that has serious self-esteem issues? Cinder's always been timid, but ever since she's evolved, she's been trying to bury herself under my bed. And no amount of talking to her's convinced her to get out.

Grooogh... Grrarrghhhh!

[That'd be said Charizard, squirming, tail thumping against the floor. No, she doesn't wanna come out! Now she looks even less like Flare than before, and that's bad!

Riku promptly slaps his palm over his face. There's some chuckling from off camera soon after.]

I cood try and find Frrrr... Fyyy... Sigh, Farare, I suppose. We did have urgent business, anyway.

Yeah. I was getting there.

[Turning the camera away from the bed, the cameramon follows Riku closer to the doorway.]

So, while I wait for Flare to get his butt over here, there's something else I need to talk about. Well, me and my team. See, the other day, they up and decided that they want to be responsible parents. So, if you've ever bought an egg from me, could you at least tell me how the Pokémon are doing? If you can bring them on camera, even better.

After one of Flare's eggs hatched small, I just want to check in. Not just because of health, either; I'd love to hear how they're doing, period.

[And with that, he ends the feed. Time to try dragging out a seven-foot dragon before she breaks his bed... Sigh.]

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[for_realsies]

Well, Brenn is with me, he's doing fine. He still wants to explore everything and he's a Wartortle. If he's leveled enough for it I'm hoping to have him ready for when I get to Goldenrod City.

Aglon... I have an idea but I haven't figured it all out yet. I'm getting there! She's not trying to eat my other Pokemon anymore!

And the Larvitar hasn't hatched yet. Seems like it'll be a while.

video foreverrr

[islandshore]

[By the time Riku responds, there's a Blastoise with shades stomping around in the background, grumbling something to Flare, who... is attempting to tug at Cinder's tail.

Y e p.

Riku seems unphased by this silliness and merely shrugs.]

A Wartortle or Blastoise probably would help for Whitney's secret weapon. I'd go into more details, but I'm pretty sure you've got a no spoiler policy.

[Wait, Wartortle? Hold the presses, broskis! Here comes Zen, stomping into view with a throaty Brraaaaah!

Oh, this is relevant to her interests. Did this chica get one of her totally awesome eggs? Huh, huh?]

...and I think you just said the magic word, because look who's here.

[Zen thumps her hand on Riku's shoulder, snickering under her breath. Hey, she knows when it's time to shine, bro. Totally.]

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[unended]

[ normally he'd steer clear of other's people's rooms but he saw the post so he's going to knock lightly and just kind of peek in while hovering just outside the door. ]

How is she doing...? [ looks about the same as the video, huh? ]

Is there anything I can do to help?

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[islandshore]

Well, if Flare can't talk some sense into her, I might need a hand pulling her out.

[Cue one whimper from Cinder. No, go away! Don't look at her! Black scales, not orange... Whyyy?]

Though I'm hoping he can get her thinking straight before my bed lights up.

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[viiru2alert]

Doo doo doo.

[Sollux sings an exceptionally flat and uninterested jingle as soon as the feed turns on. What's being captured on video, however, is not his lispy mug for once; it's an Eevee, making herself comfortable on some hotel's armchair. The expression she's giving the camera is one of deep, intense judging, but eventually she loses interest in it altogether and rests her head on her paws for a nap. Sollux moves the camera back to himself.]

Naginata here's from you. She's doing fine, but have fun getting her to agree to an Evolution. None of them are good enough for her delicate sensibilities.

[islandshore]

[There's an Umbreon lurking in the background, ears flicking. Oh, is that one of her brood? Hnnn...

Her eyes narrow, and she plants herself behind Riku, just... leering.]

So she's stubborn, huh? Well, if worse comes to worst, you could always throw a stone at her and leave it at that.

[But that is kinda harsh, all things considered.]

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[cobraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

[Cobra's call is pretty much just him laughing for a while. He'll stop eventually.

Probably.

Maybe.

Okay, there, he's done.]

That's the most ridiculoussss thing I've ever sssseen! I have no idea how to help your Pokemon, nor would I tell you if I did, but I mussst thank you for providing quite the entertaining broadcast!

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[islandshore]

Yeah, whatever. Wasn't aiming for comedy, but it figures someone like you would get a laugh outta it.

[Good thing he left the room Cinder's in before responding. Cobra's laughter would only make the situation worse.]

Though, nyah, if I may... I would argue that your sssspectacurar method of ssssspeaking provides enough humor in its own right.

['sup, Cobra? Have a Weavile passing by.]

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[falseshore]

[Shh, ignore the fact that this is a video post even though both guys are located in the TC at the moment. Rep's ass is lazy at the moment, somewhat demonstrated by the fact that he's draped on his bed, holding the 'Gear at arm's length.]

Which ones do you want to know about?

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[islandshore]

Any of them, all of them. My team's feeling nosy today.

[Particularly that Gliscor luuurking in the background. Hello, pitiful fool.]

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[usedearthquake]

I din't know Charizard could be colored black...

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[islandshore]

It's pretty rare, so I can't really blame you. Cinder's what they call a 'shiny' Pokémon, meaning that her color's different from the usual orange.

[It's said quietly in hopes that his silly 'zard doesn't catch on.]

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[brokenmemories]

Don't know how to help you with your Charizard there. I don't even know what to do with my Feebas's own issues.

As for your babies...

[Cue being shown a Charmander clinging to Misaki's side, waving her tail back and forth like a happy dog. Notice how its a bit larger than usual and doesn't seem to have intention of letting go any time soon.]

Kiyo happens to be doing fine, I guess. She's kind of clingy though.

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[islandshore]

Clingy, huh?

[Well, bigger than average is good. Makes sense, too, given the size of her parents...

And speaking of parents, here comes Flare, grumbling under his breath as he slips behind his trainer.]

But she's pretty healthy overall? No issues with her flame, not too overly shy?

[usedconfusion]

Want me to chat with her if that doesn't work? Cuz' I mean, I got the whole Pokemon Whisperer thing goin' on over her.

[islandshore]

Well--

[There's a sound of somebody clearing their throat before a Weavile steps into view, speaking some sorta shaky human-speak.]

Warr, we have attempted to coax her, but perhaps having an outside--

[Riku nudges Slash off camera and then continues.]

Hey, if you think you can do it, I'm not complaining. Got a feeling hearing somebody's outside opinion would mean more than people she already knows, anyway.

[And frankly, the more moral support, the better, lest he wake up to find himself on the floor while flames envelope his bed.]

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[backtobasics]

[Shiraishi's stuck in Mt. Mortar, but that doesn't stop him from commenting.]

I once got a Riolu from you. It's been a while since.

[Especially since he has his Lucario with him!] This is Takeshi.

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[islandshore]

[And that's grabbed the attention of Ace, Riku's own Lucario, who's just gonna chill against the wall for the moment.]

Takeshi, huh? Well, the Lucario over there's Ace.

[She nods, giving a wave of the paw.]

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[razputin]

[Have Raz - his own Charizard is in the background, conversing with his Nidoking. The Nidoking - Oly/Ole - is laughing and... flexing? While the Charizard is backing away a little, his wings pressed against his back.]
Charizard issues, huh? C here - [pointing a finger to his Charizard] - has his own set of issues. It's a pretty big thing, isn't it?
[But...]
Never seen a black one before, though.

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[islandshore]

Huh. So what's his deal?

[It's weird to see a Charizard with their wings folded like that, after all. It's also grabbed the attention of Flare, Riku's very large 'zard, who scratches his head at the sight.]

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[shadowdive]

[Oh. So that is a shiny Charizard. Goldie isn't too far from evolving again herself....] What is Cinder trying to hide for? She looks cool.

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[islandshore]

Apparently she disagrees.

[That pitiful rumble from her pretty much signifies that.]

She's too caught up in how different she looks.

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[paladinlost]

The Zorua egg I bought from you became a handsome, affectionate Zoroark with no talent for interior decorating. He's doing well.

[He's also apparently close by, considering the angry call that follows Cecil's assessment of his decorating talent.]

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[islandshore]

[Interior decorating? Wat? That earns a curious yip from a nearby Zoroark, who sliiides up to the camera.]

Hopefully he's not too much of a handful. I know Mirage keeps me on my toes all the time.

[Pffft. She blows a raspberry at Riku. You know you like it, trainer.]

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[gunkonmyboot]

[...A black Charizard, don't mind him staring at that. Okay he holds up Charmander that looked like it just hatched recently. The Pokémon waves happily with it's hands and feet. Hyper little guy.]

[video]

[islandshore]

I'd try and get Cinder for you, but right now she's busy cowering in fear.

[SIGH.]

Glad to see the Charmander turned out okay, though.

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[exeggutorhead]

I got an Aerodactyl from you a while back.

[Who is currently taking a nap in the background of the video, having made a nest of pillows and blankets on top of the hotel bed; there's also a Vaporeon curled up on his back]

He was convinced he was a different species for a little while after he hatched, but he hasn't given me much trouble since then.

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[islandshore]

Wait, you mean one of Terror's offspring isn't trying to gut everything that moves, tear your limbs off, and wrecking the place?

[Pardon his wide-eyed expression here.]

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[heartdive]

[ popping chin down on your shoulder, bro. ]

She going to be okay?

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[islandshore]

Beats me.

[SIGH. Just... sigh, Sora. What do?]

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[usedshooshpap]

Riku... Do you have any idea how many goddamn eggs of yours I've gotten over the year?

There's a Scyther, Aerodactyl, Deino, Pichu, and Garchomp....

Honest to god, probably more but those are the ones I can think of.

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[islandshore]

You and Vanitas are some of my best customers.

[He snickers.]

I could probably go through the backlog just to be sure, though. I usually keep a list for personal reference.

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[ghostytrainer]

Have you tried letting her do the talking instead of trying to talk to her? Obviously you'd need a psychic type to help with that but it might help. With that type, you just need to be as encouraging as possible and not try and make them move any faster than they want. But we can talk about that more in a minute if you want. Because first you probably want to hear from this little guy, I imagine.

[He sets the camera down so that he can lean over and pick up a Zorua who'd been goofing off a few feet away.]

Michael J., reporting for duty!

[The fox in question gives a happy little yip, wagging his tail and sniffing the screen.]

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[islandshore]

I've got three Psychics and two Pokémon who can mostly talk, so--

[Rrrruff! Hold the press, trainer! Mirage totally needs to investigate this pup, so behold the Zoroark shoving her way in front of the camera.

'sup, offspring?]

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[triptoprofiling]

Self-esteem problems, eh?

[A part of Norman wishes he had a pokemon that toned down.

...Even if it is a giant fire dragon. Ho-ly shit lookit dat.]

Is this a reoccurring thing?

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[islandshore]

For Cinder, yeah. Even as a Charmeleon, she had a habit of trying to curl up in corners or slip under the bed.

Except she actually fit before she evolved.

[But judging by the lopsided bed, that's no longer the case.]

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[buckyouup]

You know it. My Victreebel, Lasso? She's just 'bout the most timid little thing you ever did...

[buckyouup]

...S'that little Cinder?

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[babel_hacker]

The Riolu egg I got from you hatched and grew up into a fine, healthy Lucario.

[He looks away from the screen for a moment.]

...And I think Euler's trying to hitch a ride on Unit 01 again.

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[islandshore]

Well, I can't exactly blame him... assuming the Pokémon you're dealing with is something like a Golurk, anyway.

[That sounds like a Golurk-ish name, okay.]

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[timelymaid]

Let's see, that's...Millisande, Jacinth and Sapphire.

[ Aradia's pretty obviously outside, because two of the requested pokemon are fairly - well, not house-friendly, size-wise, being that Millisande has had enough time to evolve past Charmander and into her final form, and Sapphire started out large, being an Aerodactyl.

Jacinth, at least, is just a Raichu; he's easy to fit on the screen. Sapphire the Aerodactyl is chilling with another Aerodactyl inherited from a different source; the two of them don't seem particularly interested in going over to their trainer and her gear, but they're not putting up a fuss, either, just...tolerating it. Millisande and Jacinth are decidedly more interested; Millisande is crouched nearby - as much as she can, anyway - while Jacinth is clambering up on Aradia's shoulders for a better view. She pats him absently on the head. ]

They haven't had any health problems, so far - actually, they're all fairly energetic.

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[islandshore]

[Flare stomps into view, peering over Riku's shoulder. This is... somewhat awkward for him, given that he's never really thought much of the eggs he produces, but he'll roll with it with a wave.]

And your Aerodactyl hasn't tried to kill you, I take it.