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105th moon [video]

Ladies, gentlemen, I wish you all a happy new year.

[Cecil's tone is the same he's used for dozens of formal addresses back in Baron. Coupled with such a short greeting, it sounds... odd.]

Every new year should come with a resolution. Ideally one that can be achieved with hard work but without unnecessary privation.

[Which is why there's currently a cup of coffee in his hands. Not getting rid of that anytime soon.]

I've found one that suits me, but I'll need everyone's help to prepare. Can you think of any Pokémon species that you've not seen any of us train, at least at the moment? The type and the temperament matter little; the only criterion of importance is the lack of popularity. Any interesting lead would be greatly appreciated.

[He moves to turn the Gear off, stops himself, speaks once more.]

...Also, I've found myself in possession of far too much chocolate liqueur for me to consume. Would anyone be so kind as to take some of it off my hands?

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Huh. I'm drawin' a blank. Mostly I just keep thinking of the ones I've seen too MANY people trainin'.

_{[Most of hers fall under that category... but hmm.]

[After a moment's thought, she leans down and reaches under wherever she's sitting, before pulling out a large, fluffy, and sort of sparkly-looking golden Larvesta, which wiggles and squeaks in objection to being removed from its hiding spot and put on camera.]}

Ever seen anybody train one of these? I think I'm the only person I know who has one...

I admit it sometimes seems as though every trainer in the land has an Eevee in their team. Or a Swablu.

[Sure, he trains both of those so he's in no position to talk, but still. He has a Lunatone and a Ledian, that balances them out.

That is one very lovely Larvesta, though.]

I have seen one before, yes; I train a Volcarona of my own, as a matter of fact. However, this is the first time I see a shiny one. Was it a Christmas egg?

Oh yeah, definitely. Eevees are a dime a dozen.

_{[Not that she doesn't love them. There's a REASON they're so popular, after all-- everybody likes Eevees!]}

--and oh! Volcarona? Is that what these little guys evolve into? I haven't actually, uh... done much research...

_{[Setting the plump, fluffy bug down in her lap (it promptly buries its head into the crook of her elbow), she rubs the back of her neck.]}

She was, yeah. My dad got her before... uh. Before he left.

To think that they were once uncommon creatures... Perhaps that was a reason for their initial popularity, even if their versatility surely played a greater role.

[Not that the scarcity principle can explain it anymore. Cecil taps his fingers against his cup thoughtfully.]

I apologize for ruining the surprise, then. I've no doubt he'd be very happy to know that she's in such good hands. How is her training progressing?

--well, you don't have to apologize, I don't know what a Volcarona looks like or anything, so...

_{[She looks down at the bundle of fluff.]}

I... confess, I haven't really trained her at all. She's... kinda shy. So mostly she's just been around the house.

Makes a damn good nightlight, though.

I'll not spoil that, then. Rosie, do be a dear and keep Ceo away from this room.

[His request is answered with a soft Clefafa and the sound of footsteps moving away.]

A surprising duty, but one she surely fulfills handily. I've found that they are also an excellent source of warmth when reading a book on a rainy day.

Yeah, that too!

Like a hot water-bottle. ... 'Cept softer.

_{[It helped that Carrie liked to be in laps.]}

And also more likely to ask for pettings and sweets, but that's part of their charm.

[Being wrapped in nice warm wings is even more charming, but he'll let Heather discover that herself.]

HEH, that too!

Hey, was yours real quiet? Like... I can't tell if she's just got a really shy personality of if all of 'em are like that.

Ceo is... quiet is not quite the word I'd use, but he prefers to communicate one on one, rather than among a large group. He'll happily chat with Esuna in the garden, but at dinner he'll make very little noise.

Hm.

I don't think I've seen Carrie 'talk' with anyone.

Maybe she's just a real introvert. ... Or a good listener.

The ability to truly listen to others without judging them is both rare and precious. It'd be nice if she was blessed with it.

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