paladinlost | 97th moon [video]

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97th moon [video]

...After many hours of pondering, I have come to the conclusion that my Pokémon wish to express their displeasure at being excluded from the New Year's festivities.

[He likely got that impression from the large pile of eggs that be seen behind him. The structure looks horrifyingly unstable, and the young shiny Vulpix trying to use it as her playground does not help.]

But they've generously done so in a manner that benefits you all. The eggs cost P1000 each, barring the Caterpies and Magikarps which are half that price. All are likely to hatch knowing at least one or two additional attacks, as Gogo's efforts to court Firaga have left it too busy to participate. I offer swift deliveries, and I can add a handmade egg pillow to any order if you request it. Please do not hesitate to buy as many eggs as you can hold.

[No, seriously, don't hesitate at all.]

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[Hey, by Johto standards not believing in ghost eggs is a sign of enduring sanity.]

...That greatly depends on the Pokémon involved. Certain breeders only acquire egg clutches after weeks of careful decisions and preparations, while other trainers return home after a long day of work to find artistic egg displays in their bedrooms.

[Kaneki glances over at his own Pokemon as Cecil says that, smiling weakly.]

So just...try not to leave them alone together.

You might not have to go that far. Not all species are compatible, and there's always the issue of gender. ...Unless you have a Ditto, in which case I'm very sorry.

[And he does look very sorry, just in case the hypothetical Ditto truly exists.]

[Thankfully, both his Zangoose and Abra are female. ...of course, he only knows the Zangoose is, but he'll figure it out eventually.]

Ah...which one is that, again?

It's-

[It's the pink blob that just crawled on top of his head.

Hi nice person, please tell his trainer to let him make more babies!]

[...Oh God what is that.]

--! What is that?

A Ditto. Gogo, I've already told you to ask before climbing.

[Poor Gogo finds itself forced away from its seat by Cecil, who puts it on his lap.]

They can breed with any other Pokémon. I'd suggest not catching one, if you do not wish for eggs.

[Kaneki just stares at the little blob for a moment, trying to wrap his head around the fact that this pink goop can breed with anything.

...ew.]

I'll...remember that, thank you.

[This shouldn't happen, it really shouldn't.]

...I guess I probably...don't want to know how that works.

You do not, truly. In fact, I find that those words could fit quite a few situations around here. You'd best not wonder about the origin of the meat found in stores or the biannual three-day madness, either.

[Even the Ditto nods along to that, looking almost serious.]

[He had enough to think about with the ditto thing, but you have just given him so much more, Cecil.

While he refrains from asking about the meat thing, he does seem confused enough to echo his words.]

Biannual three-day madness?

[He sighs softly.]

It's somewhat difficult to explain, but for three days, twice a year, it's as if this whole world suddenly become much more crowded. Certain people find themselves owning Pokémon they've never seen before or lost in caves on the other side of the region, and memory loss is a somewhat common occurence.

Really?

[That...doesn't sound good at all.]

You say it happens twice a year. Do you know exactly when?

At the end of May and November. Its return is easy to predict, but not so easy to deal with. People find themselves lost in the Ice Cave when it ends, all too often.

[Cecil, maybe you shouldn't tell the poor newbie all that just yet.]

[NO IT'S FIIINE

TOTALLY FIIINE]

Geez. They make it out okay, though...right?

They do, thankfully. Especially if they know to always keep a Fire-type on their person. That greatly simplifies that particular problem.

[Okay, for future reference: get a fire type. ..Whatever that means.]

Well that's good to hear, at least...

...In fact, everyone should have at least one Fire-type on their person if they intend to travel during the winter, Ice Cave or not. You'd think "Mother" would be kind enough to lend one to every newcomer.

[Yeah, one would think.]

...So she said she was your mom, too?

[He nods.]

She's been claiming that for everyone, for over four years and a half. She... must be very confused, at best.

And nobody has...tried to talk to her about it, or anything?

It's somewhat difficult to do, considering that we are barred from her home the moment we leave. Perhaps that allows her to keep up her delusion.

That's right....she wouldn't let me back in no matter what I tried.

[Even though it was literally freezing out, but maybe she just figured he'd be able to tough it out.]

If she's been doing this for a while, though, you would think somebody would try to find some way to contact her.

...Most are too unsettled by her to try, I think. And considering that one new arrival once attacked New Bark Town, I'm not certain her neighbors would allow us to try.

[Even if it's been years. Not that he'd blame them.]

[...w-wait a second there.]

They...attacked the whole town?

A large part of it, if I remember correctly. Not everyone that arrives is well-intentioned, even in such extraordinary. Thankfully, the culprit is long gone.

[Good riddance.]