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54th moon [video]

[Some distance away, to the left of the (somewhat static-y) screen, a days-old Elgyem stands, panting and looking quite determined. To the right is a small plate, filled with tasty-looking berries. And between the two... a chair. A somewhat heavy-looking chair.

Now, a normal Pokémon would simply walk around the chair to reach the goodies, but Fu is obviously not a normal Pokémon. He's a paragon of strength and power! He's the standard by which all Pokémon should be measured! Which is why he bravely starts running and slams into the chair, in an attempt to move it out of the way.

It's quite obviously not working.]

Is that -ouch- truly normal behavior for -ow, dammit- Psychic-types?

[Poor Cecil (who will be staying offscreen, thank you) sounds completely baffled, and Fu apparently doesn't appreciate that. He turns around to look at his trainer, frowns, and literally launches himself at the protesting man. It would have been more impressive had it not been followed by a crack, a shout of surprise and a bout of wailing worthy of Whitney.]

...Does anyone know how to rid -ow- oneself of leftover static electricity? It makes dealing with him more -erk- complicated than it should be.

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The best way I know to get rid of static is touching something that doesn't conduct it, like rubber or plastic.

...Perhaps I should try it with my Ground-type? At least he'd not get hurt by it.

[Fu just keeps wailing as his trainer speaks.]

I have no idea what a Ground-type is, but it sounds like it might work!

Ground-types are immune to electric attacks, which makes them ideal for the local Gym. Is merely touching enough, or should I keep him at hand for some time?

[Rikku, who is currently curled up with her Blitzle under some tree on Route 29, scribbles down what he said]

The longer, the better, probably. No more than a minute, though, and you should be fine!

[Relevant info, undoubtedly.]

Good. Eddard likes me well enough, but he does not particularly appreciate physical contact. Making one of my Pokémon uncomfortable to help another would not be particularly helpful.

If he won't let you near him, find something plastic. Or a rock.

My, that 'plastic' material seems to have quite a few uses. It's found everywhere, in this world.

And thank Spira for that! [She laughs] It's just now getting big back home, but it's really useful, especially as tarps!

I can imagine. It's quite good at blocking out rain and snow on the road.

And sandstorms!

[Lol desert baby]

...I think those are the only weather condition we've never had in Johto, actually.

[He's still bought goggles, though.]

[Fist pump]

Yes, I love not having to worry about waking up to sand everywhere!

You have snow to deal with, instead. At least there's not as much as there was last winter.

At least snow melts and dries out. Sand takes forever to get out of my hair.

[She gestures to the long blonde braid]

And I really don't want to try and get sand out of this guy's fur.

[She gestures to her Blitzle]

[Excellent point here.]

One of mine has wings made of cotton. I'd rather not think about the effort necessary to clean those.

Lots and lots of soapy water?

It'd take hours to dry, even with the help of a Fire-type.

That much cotton?

She has a rather impressive wingspan. They also happen to be both large and thick.

[Wince]

Yeah, that'd be a pain in the butt to clean.

And of course, her species has to be the one that insists on complete cleanliness at all times.

So you'd have her mad at you for getting her dirty, plus trying to wash her, plus the whole 'wet wings' deal. Sounds fun!

[She's joking]

Let's not forget her usual haughty personality, too.

[Such a great package!]

You'd probably be better off just dunking her in the ocean and sticking her in front of a fan if she ever got dirty.

...No. She knows where and when I sleep. I'd rather not risk it.

Oh. [Giggle] Keep her away from any weapons, then?

Sadly, I've already put quite a lot of money into buying her good attacks. She has no need for weapons.

Buying what?

Has no one told you? The Goldenrod Department Store sells TMs that can teach new attacks to your Pokémon. There are even Move Tutors that travel the land and do so for free.

I just got here a few days ago, so I'm still trying to figure out what everything means. But Pokémon can learn, like, spells and stuff? Does it matter what the skill is?

Not only spells; they can learn physical attacks, too.

[Oh dear. Someone's entering Teach The Newcomer mode.]

Each Pokémon cannot learn all the attacks that are available. It depends on their species, their type... They can learn new ones simply by gaining levels, with the help of TMs or Move Tutors, or even by evolving.]

[Yay tutorials!]

So it's like a black mage trying to learn white magic. Probably not gonna work.

Exactly.

[Yay, terms they can both understand.]

However, our hypothetical black mage might not be able to learn Cure, but he could very well learn Holy. A few of the stronger attacks can be learn by a surprising number of Pokémon. In return, our hypothetical white mage could be unable to learn Fire, but have no trouble with the whole Thunder line of spells.

That makes sense!

[Fist pump]

Remembering all the details takes some effort, but the guide and pokédex are quite helpful with that. The Pokémon themselves also tend to know what attacks they can learn.

[To Marble:]

So guess that means you can't fly, huh?

[The look he gives her just says 'really, Mom? really?']

[That earns her a laugh.]

I doubt it, but there are many wild bird living on the roads near New Bark Town. They become stronger enough to take passengers, once they evolve and learn the right attack.

Really? That'd be useful.

It is. It cuts off most of your travel time, and allows you to bypass all those mazes they call caves.

How many caves are around here?

There's the Dark Cave, the Union Cave, the Ice Cave, Mt. Mortar, Mt. Moon here in Kanto...

[Such original names they have.]

Lemme guess, Dark Cave is dark and Ice Cave is cold?

'Cold' is something of an understatement. Nearly the whole floor is covered in ice.

Yeah, I'm so getting bird. I'm from the desert. I don't like icy places.

I fear you'll not find many deserts in Johto, but if there is one in Kanto I'll be certain to pass on the message, then.

Hehe, thanks! Oh, I'm Rikku, by the way.

My name is Cecil. Cecil Harvey.

[He'd bow, but he's still doing his very best to keep his hair far away from the screen.]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Rikku.

That is a Psychic-type Pokemon?

[ She seems to be more in disbelief than anything.. ]

Elgyem, the Cerebral Pokémon, according to the pokédex. Psychic-type only.

[Cecil is not sure what to think of it, really.]

... It does not seem like the typical Psychic-type.

[ She's trying to mind her manners. ]

...He does seem to favor boldness rather than wisdom.

[Trainer, why do you make that sound like an insult. ;_;]

Have you thought of fixing a pillow to it's head?

[ Just to protect that widdle brain. ]

That might help, but I'll have to be rid of the static first. I doubt it truly hurt him, but he still found it upsetting.

...What happened to you, Cecil? Are you okay?

The Vermillion Gym uses Electric-types. I've been unable to touch my Pokémon for hours-

[The Elgyem wails even harder.]

-and my hair has taken the approximate shape of a malboro.

[Which is why he filmed Fu instead of himself.]

...Huh. I kinda want to see you hair now. C'mon! Show it!

No. I have a reputation and dignity to keep.

[Yes, it is that bad.]

Aww, come on Cecil! It's just me. Don't be a scaredy cat.

[Hehe...]

If I show you, it'll be the first thing the others will hear about once they arrive in this world. I know it.

Oh come on! You're acting like you think I can't keep a secret!

I doubt this would count as a secret.

[But a hint of a strand does show up to the side of the image. Damn thing is practically floating by itself.]

[When he catches sight of the strand, he tries to keep himself but snickering.

But. It's hard.]

It's...not--[Snicker.]--that bad, Cecil.

Yes, it is.

[No illusions or denial there.]

Oh come on. Stuff happens to everybody, right?

Of course. But did it have to be the hair?

I'm sure it'll fix itself...eventually. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[Like he can be talking.]

I was told that touching a rock or plastic would help, at least.

Oh, alright. I guess you haven't tried it yet though.

[If his hair was standing up like that...]

I'll try it once I take Klu out. I was hoping to spend some time with the younger ones, first.

Alright, that makes sense. I hope you get it fixed soon.

So do I. I'd rathr not imagine what would happen if I tried to touch my Water- or Flying-types.

...Yeah, you probably should stay away from them for a while. Just saying.

To think that I'd been hoping to take Tida out swimming in the harbor...

Heh, I guess you'll have to take Tida out another time. I'm sure he...or she will understand.

Probably; she has a rather mellow personality. Even Onion should not mind not being allowed to stretch his wings for a few hours.

Yup! There's always later if you have time.

I have more than enough. I've decided not to work for a few weeks, while I earn a few more badges.

Sounds like a good deal to me. Good luck with the badges!

Thank you. I'll try to see if obtaining all nineteen leads to tangible results.

A psychic-type is doing it? And here I thought the ones to play pranks where the Ghost-types.

[ a chuckle. ]

He seems too... straightforward to be the type to deliberately play pranks, truly.

[He somehow manages to make 'straightforward' sound like 'stupid'.]

It's interesting, to say the least. Will you be fine now?

I should be once I can touch him again without electrocuting everyone in the room.

[ She laughed at that. ]

Have you tried a pokeball?

I'd rather not. He spent the whole Gym match in the PC, unable to watch; I promised I'd let him out for a few hours after.

I suppose it would only be unfair, but if he keeps behaving in such way, I would not spoil him for such acts.

I know. I tend to be too indulgent with the newborns.

[Even as he trains them like soldiers.]

Did you find a solution for that?

I was told touching a rock of plastic would help, though I've not tried it yet.

Hn. A good idea. Do you know why your pokemon where behaving like that?

...He was hungry, but that would not explain why he insisted on trying to move the chair.

Is he a new born? Sometimes the kids do things that we don't understand.

He's a few days old, but I suppose that's close enough.

Could it be a way to call for attention?

Hmmm...

[He looks at Fu, who has stopped crying and gone back to glaring at the chair.]

I doubt it. He takes it too personally for that.

Hn. It's quite strange. Perhaps he just wants to destroy a chair in the end.

If that is his wish, he should tell me. I'd buy him one for that purpose.

Was there something in the other side of the chair? Perhaps he believed it was an obstacle that should be eliminated.

There is his plate, but he can see it. He can even walk around the chair to take it.

Hn. It's not in his personality. When a King faces an obstacle, what normally happens is that they overcome it and not walk around it.

That depends very much on the king and the obstacle involved. Overcoming it is not always worth it.

You are a king, right? Back in your world, I mean.

I am. You could say I speak from experience.

Hn. That explains as much. Minimizing the trouble for a recent born baby, he must have wanted to show that how he plans do deal with obstacles.

Even if it means hurting himself in the process?

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