91st moon [the 4th Wall of Jericho]

[paladinlost]

[Ah, it's that time of the year again. And unlike last time, Cecil wakes up in his own bed (even though he'd been on his way back from Saffron when he fell asleep), surrounded by his own Pokémon (and Grimers, but at this point they're almost part of the family), and with his own belongings exactly where he left them (except for his left sock, but he's long learned to expect that).

He's safe, he's in a good mood, and he intends to stay that way for the rest of this madness. And this time, he's even in a position to share the joy with any visitors!

Which is why he's now grilling all sorts of food on a fire pit in his yard, while his Pokémon are bringing chairs and large cushions outside. That they manage to do so while linked to each other with duct tape is somewhat impressive, but he's too busy not burning a steak to admire their efficiency.]

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[soggypastry]

[Oh, Minerva can deal with it! And family reunions are worth getting bitten for, especially after so long apart!

Lightning will take what parental approval she can get...but really she's just glad her former team members are doing so well. Cecil's clearly been good to all of them, judging by how Sunny's twirling as if she can't contain her happiness anymore.]

And what's that?

[What finally worked to keep his breeding under control? It seemed to be such a problem before she left...]

[paladinlost]

[Totally! She just jealous because she doesn't have such a sweet and wonderful and awesome sister. They all are.

He did his best to make them feel loved. Which probably shines through when he smiles at them all.]

I've asked them to find out who could possibly breed with Bavarois before they make more eggs. Considering even Dittos are unable to do so...

[This will most definitely not go wrong.]

[soggypastry]

[Well that's their problem. She's just going to snuggle up next to him now; Trainer's too busy being buried under Lapras goo and other such cuddles to leave now, so she's going to just. Lay here with her brother and enjoy it ever so much.]

It buys you time. [A short nod, then:] How long do you think it'll last? They're pretty smart when they want to be.

[Lightning the Clefairy makes a half insulted noise--she's always smart!--but gives a tiny little bounce anyway, for once dancing a little. Today's a good day for them, craziness included.]

[paladinlost]

[...If there's a link between Lapras goo and staying here, maybe they should make sure there's always Lapras goo! Forever and ever! Then they could play as much as they want every day!]

It's lasted three whole months already, but I'm hoping the question will stump them at least two more. Having an egg-free bed every night for so many weeks in a row is a small pleasure I'd long forgotten.

[soggypastry]

[And making Lapras goo is really easy, too! They just have to get Trainer to pet Shiva, that's all! Then she'll have to stay!

Lightning almost laughs, shaking her head and giving him a half amused look. She knows what he means, but...]

Have you considered getting another bed? They're going to figure it out eventually.

[And it'll be back to square one. At least with another bed he'll have room.]

[paladinlost]

[Wow, that's just as easy as getting Goodra goo and it sounds less icky! That's awesome!]

You underestimate their ability to take over both my own bed and any guest room in the house. Along with the chairs. And the couches.

[And their trainer, because now some of his smaller Pokémon are getting jealous of all the love going on over there and trying to climb up his legs.]

[soggypastry]

[It's awesome and effective and means they stay together. ...But right now Shiva's got her so Lucky doesn't have to do anything but cuddle and that's what she plans to do. They can enact their plan later.

When Lightning's not trying to hold back a small laugh. Some things never change.]

And you, apparently. [up goes the eyebrow.] Maybe you'd need another room and a door they can't get through instead.

[paladinlost]

[First cuddling, then other plans? Now that is a plan Flare can get behind. Especially if the cuddling is with Lucky.]

Ah, but is there such a thing as a door no Pokémon can go through? Especially when taking Ghost-types into account, or larger species that could tear a whole house apart.

[soggypastry]

[All the sibling cuddles...though she's likely to fall asleep like this, so there is that.]

No, but you could post a few on guard. The ones who aren't going to climb into bed with you.

[She'd recommend discipline or putting them in their balls for the night, but...that really wouldn't help, would it?]

[paladinlost]

[That's okay, she can use him as a pillow! Or they can borrow his trainer's pillow! He has at least five, he won't miss one or three.]

That could work. The guards would be greatly outnumbered, but most are clever enough to deal efficiently with such a disadvantage. Or large enough to scare less determined siblings away.

[Fu is neither, but Fu is also harmless to everyone except himself. Even when inside his pokéball.]