paladinlost | 103rd moon [video]

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103rd moon [video]

[Cecil does not speak nor does he show himself when he first turn the Pokégear on, but his purpose should still be clear. Three piles of eggs, two small and one extremely large, are proudly displayed with signs that claim prices of P500, P1000 and P1500 respectively. Rosie the Clefable and Noelle the Blissey are also present, repeatedly pointing at the eggs and at the signs as if to show off their wares. Other Pokémon, while unseen, make various comments as it goes on, mostly to praise the strength of their unhatched children.

Cecil lets them do so for a minute, before he finally comments on the whole situation.]

...Noelle, is this an inappropriate time to mention I've been craving poached eggs the whole day?

[Mercifully, he turns off the Pokégear before the ensuing screaming becomes too loud.]

((Eggs a-plenty still available here!))

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I guess it was still bad timing to say that, either way.

[Edible eggs? ...huh. He didn't know that was a thing. Or, well, edible in the sense that you're not eating an unhatched Poochyena or something.]

Do you think you'll be able to find homes for all of those?

[Eating an unhatched Poochyena is a moral line Cecil has no intention of crossing, thank you.]

...To be honest, it's unlikely. There were over a hundred eggs by the time I arrived home; I expect a few dozens will find trainers easily, but the others... Well, the Breeding Center will surely accept them, though they might not have more luck that I will.

Over a hundred?

[Dear god.]

I can't imagine trying to take care of that many eggs at once.

[And what if they hatched before you could get rid of them??]

My Pokémon help. Whether they initially intended to or not. Except for Ceo and Lia; I'd rather not risk premature hatchings.

[Because that would be terrible, yes.]

I don't blame you.

...what kind of Pokemon are the eggs? Maybe...Maybe I can take one, to help lighten your load a little.

[He isn't sure why he replies to these; it always makes him feel like he should take one, at least...but he doesn't have all that many Pokemon, so it's probably fine to offer.]

There are... They more or less cover the whole range of types and sizes, truly. From the Rock-type Amaura to the Dark-type Zorua, including Bug-types such as Heracross and the Psychic Ralts, we have... Forty-six species, I believe? Or forty-seven; the Nidorans separate themselves by gender.

[See, Kaneki, this is the fate that awaits people who think they don't have that many Pokémon.]

That's...really impressive.

[It's the same for everyone, really. You think you'd never become a crazy cat lady, but THEN...]

I've got a few Bug-types by now. I've read some about Heracross, but I think they're harder than most to find in the wild since they live up in the trees.

Do they? Osmose was Rydia's starter; I've never had to seek him out.

[If anything, the opposite happened.]

As their mother has learned much from TMs, the eggs should know a handful of moves already. Would that interest you?

[Kaneki nods.]

Yeah, that would be great, thank you. I can send the money for it right away.

A generous offer, but it's unnecessary. My delivery Pokémon can take the payment once it's reached you, to ensure you are not left unsatisfied. Where are you at the moment?

Alright! I'm in Goldenrod right now, staying at the hotel here. There's no rush or anything, though.

For you, perhaps, but I've no doubt a certain young Heracross will soon very much look forward to meeting its new trainer. I'll send its mother to make the delivery; have you ever seen a Butterfree?

I've seen them flying overhead in the forest before, but I've never seen one up close.

[He's seen plenty of Caterpie and Metapod after a visit to the Ilex Forest, however.]

[Who hasn't?]

Consider this your opportunity to behold one from a closer angle, then. As she'll be leaving from Celadon, she should reach you within two days.

I'll keep an eye out for her, then! Thank you.

You're welcome! I hope you and your new partner will get along!

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