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[tinytactician]

[VIDEO]

[Has Armin been ambused by an Exeggcute? No, he just has his two little Pokemon eggs -- one is his reward, the other Eren's, since he's a little more suited for parenting than his Skarmory-ish buddy -- clustered close beside him as he opens up the grainy video on the Warp Band. Mama Hen mode: activated.

He'll give the tiniest of waves, looking unsure that this whole "broadcasting" thing will even work. Besides the two eggs -- both of which appear to be wearing sweaters -- Meredith the Ralts is there, along with a new buddy, Murgatroyd the Cherubi. The cute is a little overwhelming, feel free to shield your eyes.]

Erm. Hi. If...if anyone can hear me, of course. Ah, I was wondering if anyone had any...any tips for taking care of eggs? [A concerned look as he pats the nearest, slightly larger egg.] I...know it's best for them to stay in the Breeding Center, but...I don't...really want to leave them all alone. Without me. Alone. By themselves. Alone.

So...so any help would be most appreciated, thank you.

Comments

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[holycrows]

Sit on them. Duh.

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[tinytactician]

That's unsafe!

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[holycrows]

You have to be careful, of course! Love isn't supposed to be easy.

[a_gentle_boy]

Hm...

I'm not sure exactly how it's supposed to be done, but if eggs come in at the Medical Center, we keep them in an incubator to make sure they're warm. I think that's probably the important thing.

You have to make sure you treat it really gently, of course.

[tinytactician]

Warm and gentle, got it. Like their mother would...are there a lot of orphaned eggs at the Medical Center?

[a_gentle_boy]

Oh - the Breeding Center keeps most of the ones that aren't taken, but sometimes, there are... problems that come up, too.

...They do what they can to make sure every Pokemon hatches healthy and safe.

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[ladyofluminosity]

[Have a black and white blondie. She brings the camera closer to her face (because that's totally gonna help her see better).]

Oh goodness, those are adorable! Did you make them yourself?

Hmmm, I could ask Camille. She's been working at the Daycare while I'm in town.

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[tinytactician]

These eggs? No, they came from the Breeding Center. [Bless his heart, he's totally serious.

That makes him perk up, however.] Ohhhh, would you? That would be wonderful.

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[ladyofluminosity]

No, I meant the cozies.

She's just finishing up a shift now. I'm taking a break myself, so it might be a bit.

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[stahlflugel]

Armin, I can't believe you knitted egg cozies. ...Did you just modify that tea-cozy pattern I sent you?!

Um... I guess if they need to be warm, I could sit on them? Like birds do. [eren no your bird ass is giant]

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[tinytactician]

I already made enough for our teapots. It seemed the logical conclusion, since making sweaters with arms was counterproductive. When they hatch I can make sweaters.

[Loooong pause, during which he tries to think of how to be tactful.] I...think you are...best suited for Skarmory eggs. [Which are like, metallic.] Th-thank you for the offer, though.

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[stahlflugel]

You do realize sweaters and cozies only work if you make your own body heat, Armin. I don't think eggs make their own heat.

Hey!! Are you calling me fat, Armin?! I could sit on eggs if I wanted to!

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[sturzflug]

They're just eggs. Leave em somewhere warm, or wrapped in a blanket, and keep an eye on em.

[ .......... ]

Are you seriously walking your eggs, Armin. That's.... what.

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[tinytactician]

[Scowl.]

I'm not going to leave them alone, Jean. There are Pokemon that eat eggs.

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[sturzflug]

So keep 'em indoors. What's the big deal?

[ Mother-henning hardcore there, lil buddy. ]

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[tm50]

..D-Do you have a fire-type Pokemon?

[SURELY YOU CAN TELL THIS AWKWARD SACKS VOICE BY NOW, he wouldn't normally speak out b-but what concerns Pokemon matters to him.]

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[tinytactician]

[HI SAD AWKWARD BABY, Armin will pause for a moment, then offer, helpfully:] One egg is purpley-grey-white and the other has stripes.

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[tm50]

[Oh, how about that..]

I have one with stripes too. [There are many Pokemon eggs out there that have strips but.. something about having similarities makes Bertholdt smile.]

Fire-type Pokemon can provide warmth to the eggs during cold nights.. You should keep them warm with blankets.. Those kossies you had should work well for travel. Keep them away from water or rain unless the Pokemon being born is a water type..

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[springcleaning]

Don't even ask if I'll sit on 'em for you.

I got Erwin's stupid Houndour keep mine warm at home, Fire types do that. I don't really know what to do with it when I'm out though and I don't trust that mutt to take care of it without supervision.

[He turns his camera to the rather large off white-ish egg with green spots. It's half sitting inside of his bag and Bug is sunning himself next to it.]

I'd give you some money if you make me one of those sweater things.

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[tinytactician]

[Ahhhh, a Captain, ahhhh, have a pretty weak attempt at a salute, from Armin and Meredith both.]

Oh! Oh, right. Fire types. I don't...know if I know any. I can ask around and see... [He's privately impressed that Levi knows a Houndour. He'd be less impressed if he knew Gunsmoke's method of caretaking involved drooling on the egg.]

-- you mean the cozies? I'd be happy to! Y-You don't need to pay me either, I'm happy to help.

[springcleaning]

[Levi just gives them a nod, shrugging. Bug wiggles his feelers at Meredith through the weird screen, hello friend.]

Nah, blondie, I'll pay you somethin'. I don't like owing people crap.

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[improvings]

Ah, Armin.

[Of course Laurent has the new technology for his Warp Band. He was the first in line after hearing about it. He has to know about everything after all. He's sitting with his own Pokemon egg, white with purple... squiggles? That sounds scientific, definitely. It also looks like Laurent may have been drawing it in his journal. Poorly.]

I've been thinking of taking a trip myself to the Breeding Center to learn the best care for mine as well. Would you care to join me?

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[tinytactician]

[Laurent is that guy who got the iPhone 5s like the day before everyone else did, isn't he. Armin will not judge the drawing of the squiggly egg, as he is a kind and benevolent young man.

Murgatroyd the Cherubi will judge. And laugh in a Cherubi way.]

Oh! I'd like that, yes. Only...do you think they'll insist on taking them away? I don't want to have to leave them with strangers...

[ Voice ] as she's not upgraded yet

[makeitquick]

... I kinda left mine at the Breeding Center.

[ Maybe that was bad ]

[voice]

[tinytactician]

Oh! Oh, yes, of course, that's actually probably the most prudent idea. I just...don't really want to let mine out of my sight.

Maybe I'm just being paranoid.