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[paladinlost]

"This is Cecil Harvey. Leave a message, and I'll respond as soon as possible and convenient.



...No, Rosie, I hardly need to say more-"

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[cardboard_boss]

The snake hatched. Called him Menov. It's Venom backwards.

[paladinlost]

I'm glad to hear it, and so are his parents. With such a strong name, I've no doubt his talent for Poison-type attacks will be impressive.

[cardboard_boss]

Yeah. Sounds sort of Russian but it fits him. He's already good at coiling around my arm when we travel.

[paladinlost]

He can already recognize the most convenient source of warmth and transportation in his vicinity? You'Re quite lucky. He seems both smart an affectionate.

[cardboard_boss]

Seems so. He's got a strong grip. Maybe he'll learn to constrict his enemies soon?

[paladinlost]

That should be one of his first attacks, yes. Though Wrap's power is not in its strength but in its duration.

[cardboard_boss]

Will he learn any poison moves?

[paladinlost]

He will. In fact, I believe he should have inherited the move Toxic from his father. Most species are compatible with it.

[cardboard_boss]

From his father, huh? How ironic.

[Did that mean that Venom was this Ekans' father? It seemed so.]

[paladinlost]

It's usually how it works. Most eggs get their species from the mother, and additional moves from the father. And for the few that take after their father, move inheritance is even more complicated.

[cardboard_boss]

Looks like I am this Ekan's father then.

[paladinlost]

Good. Young Pokémon need all the guidance, training and love they can get, if you want them to grow up well.

[cardboard_boss]

When he evolves will his venom become stronger? Since I'm thinking he'll be quite a powerful poisonous snake.

[paladinlost]

Certainly, and he'll also have more than venom at his disposal. The elemental Fang attacks are not to be underestimated.