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23rd moon [video/action]

[Take 1.

The feed shows the inside of the Ecruteak Gym. The ceiling of the Gym, to be precise, which might be explained by the Drifblim floating there. The image moves around to get a better look.]

I've found Pandemonium! I suppose she decided to stay with her fellow ghosts... Demon! How are you do- AAAAAAAAARGH!

[...Always pay attention to your surroundings, Cecil dear. Pits can be rather painful.

Take 2.

Cecil is walking inside the inn, disheveled but smiling. He holds a Fog badge in his left hand and shows it off.]

Morty was easy enough to defeat. Would anyone like to partake in a victory lunch? [His left hand moves out of view, and the sound of a doorknob can be heard.] I'll pay for everyone, of- Leviathan?

[And the Pokégear clatters on the ground, forgotten.

Take 3!

Cecil is in his hotel room, surrounded by eight little brown eggs. Beside him, Leviathan looks extremely proud. He puts on his best smile.]

Would anyone be interested in buying Milotic eggs? I have eight of them, and I'd be willing to sell them for P1000. I'd also be willing to trade them for other eggs, if you have any that are particularly interesting. They'll all grow up to look as lovely as their mother, and they can learn many attacks through Technical Machines. If you are interested, please contact me.

[He waves before turning off the feed, deliberately for once.]

[[ooc: All eight spots were already filled in a post on the OOC comm!! Sorry, guys, I should have said so earlier. o_o;;]]

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I am afraid that your analogy with the Magikarp is lost on me, for I have never had the misfortune of training one. [This is said a little dryly, though more in derision than anything else.] However, I have gotten the gist of the explanation. It sounds as though it would be a challenge to train.

I do have one last question -- at what level does this fish evolve into the Milotic?

It can be, but it is a very rewarding challenge.

From what I can tell, their evolution is happiness-based. Depending on your training regimen and the way you treat it, it could take place at level 10 or level 50. Leviathan evolved after approximatively two months; I've found that massaging her softly after training made her reliably happy.

Edited 2011-03-11 01:29 (UTC)

[She pauses, raising an eyebrow.]

... am I to take it that I am supposed to pamper the fish in order for it to evolve?

...Yes. Well, you need to keep it content and elegant, at least. A few other species also evolve in that manner. But pampering them does not impede their training in the slightest, I assure you.

Elegance, I can deal with. [She mulls over this, giving the eggs a critical look-over.] And I suppose the end result is much worth the challenge, considering its type and its beauty.

[coming to a decision, she nods.] I will purchase an egg.

Very well. [He points at the row of eggs.] Please, choose whichever you'd prefer. You can manipulate them if you wish.

Of course. [And she moves onto the clutch, crouching by the pile of eggs as she gives each one of them a careful look-over. Once in a while, she reaches into the clutch and lifts an egg carefully, scrutinizing it from all sides before setting it down again amongst the other eggs, marking down mentally which eggs she's already considered and which ones still require her perusal.

After a good few minutes, she emerges from the clutch with an egg in hand, apparently satisfied. The egg has a mottled splotch that somewhat resembled a droplet of water, which caught her eye. Franziska isn't one to believe in omens, but the pattern is appealing, and in all honesty she doesn't know how to properly appraise eggs anyway.

She shows the egg to Cecil, almost proudly.] I have chosen this one.

The price is P1000, correct?

[He watches as she appraises them, noting the careful way she manipulates the eggs. Once she expresses her choice, he smiles.]

Very well. That is indeed the price. Would like a scarf or a bag to wrap it? I can give you one, if you wish.

[She nods, still cradling the egg. It feels heavy in her arms.]

A scarf would be optimal. I would like the best scarf you have to offer. After all, this pokemon will now be under my care, and I will not tolerate anything less than the best.

Of course.

[He starts rummaging through a pile of scarves, and takes out a blue one.]

This one is the same color as a Feebas' fins. Will it do?

[She takes the scarf, satisfied.]

I appreciate the thought that went into the choice of this scarf. [And then realizing something, she holds the scarf out to him again, along with the egg this time.] I will ask for you to wrap the egg in my stead, however.

I will require both hands to count out the money, and I have no wish to place the egg on the floor.

[He takes them both with a smile.]

Of course. I'll take care of it quickly.

[And after a last pat from Leviathan's tail, he starts wrapping the egg carefully, covering every single inch of it.]

[Satisfied that the egg will be taken care of, she then proceeds to fish out her wallet and dig out the proper amount of change for the egg.

With P1000 in her hands and ready to go, she pauses.]

And the price of the scarf?

The scarf is free; I have so many, my bag is starting to become heavy. By taking it, you are doing me a favor.

[Once he's certain the egg is perfectly wrapped, he offers it to her.]

[Well, if it's free, she's not going to argue.]

I will consider it complimentary, then. [Taking the egg, she offers the money, before looking over his handiwork with a critical eye. The egg seems snug.

A nod.]

It is well-wrapped. Allow me to extend my appreciation.

Thank you. I'm quite glad it pleases you.

[He puts the money in his wallet after merely a quick look. From her careful attitude, he can tell it is the right amount.]

Of course. However, it appears that I have neglected to introduce myself -- an oversight which I will now remedy.

My name is Franziska von Karma. As I have been informed that it is a rather long name, I suppose you may address me simply as 'Miss von Karma'. Alternatively, 'Miss Franziska' is also entirely acceptable.

I've also completely forgotten my manners, it seems. I should have introduced myself when I sent the message in the first place.

It is a pleasure to meet, Miss Franziska. My name is Cecil. Cecil Harvey. [He bows elegantly.] My normal form of address would be overly bothersome in these circumstances. You may call me whatever you wish.

[In return, she shifts the egg to one arm and curtsies neatly.]

Likewise. If you are not opposed to it, I will keep in contact with you in regards to the progress of the fish. It will be a challenge -- but as an heir of the von Karma name, I will surpass any and all challenges.

[Having said her bit, she straightens haughtily.] Well, then, I have finished my business. I trust that we are done here?

Of course. I have no doubt it will grow to become a wonderful Milotic. If you have any questions about its development, do not hesitate to ask.

We are. Do you wish to be escorted to the inn's entrance? [He gestures toward the door.]

Of course. I will keep your offer in mind.

And that sounds satisfactory -- I will allow for you to escort me. [She then makes her way towards the door, waiting, of course, for him to open it for her as is appropriate.]

[And open the door he does, with a smile and a flourish.]

After you, Milady.

[Striiiding through confidently. Now this is more like it.

They part at the lobby. She nods, and walks out into the cool air of day.

/o/ \o\ \o/]

[He waves as she leaves, before returning to his room and the seven eggs that still wait there.

♥]

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