30th moon [video]

[paladinlost]

[Today's view of Ecruteak's Pokémon Center appears perfectly normal: the usual music is playing, the receptionist's desk is clean, and Cecil is smiling, with his hands clasped together and his right eyebrow twitching and- erm.]

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This is a Public Service Announcement.

[A strange squelching noise can be heard from behind him, apparently moving. He ignores it.]

A Tentacruel answering to 'Lester' was found in the Ecruteak City Pokémon Center's women's bathroom this morning, unharmed and bearing a copy of '649 Ways to Bond With Your Tentacruel', along with two pairs of female undergarments. If you have any information about Lester's owner, please contact the Ecruteak City Pokémon Center promptly. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.

[A tentacle slowly slides up his left arm, finally resting on his shoulder. He ignores it.]

In addition, the Ecruteak City Pokémon Center would like to apologize for the disturbance, and assures all of its clients that such incidents will not take place again in the future. Thank you for your time.

[Cecil's smile looks particularly frozen as he turns the feed off.]

Comments

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

But what of those who have - well, to put it bluntly - have died?

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[paladinlost]

That'd depend on their world's version of the afterlife, I suppose.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

...that is true, I suppose.


If I ever go home, and remember this place, I'll look out for them.

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[paladinlost]

...You might want to take notes, considering the number of people you'd have to look out for. Unless you have a way to see someone's history?

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

I have an exceedingly good memory, luckily.

{She grimaces.} The Twelfth Division handles that kind of thing, but they're... a little idiosyncratic.

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[paladinlost]

...You make idiosyncratic sound like a terrible thing. Are they that bad?

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

...worse.

They are literally the maddest of the mad scientists - it's practically a trait they look for when they recruit.

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[paladinlost]

[He shudders.]

They sound like a rather unpleasant group. Do they have any presence in Johto?

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

No, not insofar as I know.

I'll keep an eye out for them, though, and warn you if I see any of them.

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[paladinlost]

Thank you. They do not seem to be the sort of people I'd like to see near Rydia or Rosa.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

Friends of yours?

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[paladinlost]

My ward and my future wife. Without their magic, they'd have some trouble fighting off attackers.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

...ah. I can definitely see why you would want to protect them.

Still, you look like a capable man.

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[paladinlost]

I'd be much more capable with a blade in my hand, but Johto refuses to allow me that much.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

It seems improvised weaponry is all we'll be allowed, then.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

However, I did craft myself a sword of sorts, and I could make one for you, if you so desired.

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[paladinlost]

...A better weapon than my frying pan would be rather useful, but I'd rather not risk it at the moment. I raise too many curious young Pokémon, right now. Still, thank you for the offer.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

Ah, no, that's fine. I find frying pans are quite useful weapons, anyhow.

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[paladinlost]

Queen Sheila of Fabul once helped repel an invasion with hers. It left a strong impression on everyone present.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

...really?! Well. Seems I might have to rethink my weapons strategy.

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[paladinlost]

They also serve as her favorite way to wake up her husband.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

...perhaps I should keep a frying pan up my sleeve instead of a book, or a fan, then...

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[paladinlost]

The noise might give it away, unless you are particularly careful with it.

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[used-glare.livejournal.com]

Indeed, that is something to consider.

...I wonder if they sell frying pans in the PokeMart.

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[paladinlost]

They do in Goldenrod's Department Store. Extremely sturdy ones.