paladinlost | 89th moon [video]

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89th moon [video]

After many battles against the local Grimer population, I've come to the conclusion that Bloobers are not Poison-types, leaving only sixteen other possibilities.

[Cecil is probably not the only one that has figured that out by now, but he looks quite solemn as he shares that particular bit of information.]

That said, while they are not poisonous, eating their slime is a terrible idea for both humans and Pokémon, including those who can normally eat burnt food without any trouble. It should not be attempted, even on a dare, unless you enjoy messes and unpleasant stomach aches.

[A very Arcanine-like whine can be heard some distance away, followed by an unhappy gurgle.

Cecil drops the Serious PSA face and sighs, shooting a quick glare at the offscreen dog.]

Thus, I need recommendations for air fresheners. Any smell will do, as long as it stays strong for hours. Please.

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You did make it clean up after itself, at least, correct?

[ Because anything dumb enough to try eating that slime deserves to have to clean up the aftermath. ]

Between his lack of opposable thumbs, and his body's reaction whenever he tries to stand up? That'd only make it worse.

[He wishes he could, though. Very very hard.]

... How does he handle being back in the Pokeball? [ Because this sounds like exactly what you'd use one of them for. ]

He whines whenever I suggest it. I'm tempted to ignore that and keep him there for a few days, but if his discomfort does not go away during that time it'll merely make the problem last longer.

Last longer, perhaps, but at the worst it would give you a chance to clean up in the meantime. Two smaller messes are much easier than one larger mess.

...True. Still, it'd be a waste to finally remove the smell, only to have to deal with it again in a few days...

If you wait too long, the smell might sink in.

That outcome is to be avoided at all costs. I do intend to leave here until I'm returned to my world, after all.

Then perhaps it might be worth a try after all, hee hee. If nothing else, it's a short break, isn't it?

I might as well-

[He takes out a pokéball as he speaks, and immediately the Arcanine starts to howl.]

-or not.

...

Out of curiosity, how important is continued good relations with that dog of yours?

[ Because Joshua is very much a fan of tough love, knowing full well it does not earn many friends. ]

Very high. He's my main steed when I decide not to fly.

[Angering the Pokémon he might ride around the next week is probably a very bad idea.]

That is unfortunate. Have you taken him to a Center already?

Not yet. At this point they're the most likely to know how to cure him, but bringing him there will be problematic.

Do you have a psychic-type who can move him?

I have four. Three.

[Because Fu would try to move him by pushing, and that's no good.]

Or at least, I would if they could withstand the smell.

Not willing to take one for the team, are they?

Can you truly blame them, under these circumstances?

Quite easily. Especially if you're the one putting in the work to clean up by yourself.

I'd also be tempted to escape, if I could still teleport away.

But in that case, who would make sure your home doesn't smell?

...Well, no plan is ever perfect. Surely there are Pokémon species out there with no sense of smell?

Likely. Have you asked around?

Not yet, but I should be able to find the time to look through the Pokédex soon.

And with any luck, you won't have too hard a time getting one once you identify it, hmm?