first memory. [ video ]

[imprudens]

[ this video opens to the sight of two pokémon, a sewaddle and a fletchling. they seem to be... arguing? at least the sewaddle is angrily arguing at the fletchling and blowing pointy leaves in her direction, while the fletchling hops about and out of the way, only occasionally answering. for those with an understanding of pokéspeak, the exchange goes something like this:

You just stay away from me or so help me I will cut your stupid feathery butt into tiny ribbons!

What's your problem? I didn't even do anything! I sat here before you did, leave me alone!

a human voice cuts in over the arguing, sounding more amused than exasperated. ]

They've been going on like that since I got back. Anyone got a suggestion? If not, I think I'll just try to keep them seperated for now.

[ -! oh wait. he turns the view around to face him instead of the arguement, though the pokémon voices can still be heard in the background. ]

Oh right, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Tatara Totsuka. Nice to meet you all! Again, in some cases. Haha, I didn't even think about this as a first impression. Oops.

Ah, has anyone else ever bonded with pokémon who absolutely could not get along at all?

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[roadsprings]

Oh, hullo there. [ some people never change... ] You needn't worry much, I suspect you'll probably find there have been far worse first impressions made than this.

Are-- are those two arguing about personal space, of all things?

[imprudens]

Hello Mister Baggins! [ a bright smile. ]

Yes, I believe they are.

[roadsprings]

Goodness me. Mind, I suppose I'm not in much of a position to talk myself, given the spats my house has been privy to recently.

[imprudens]

It's been that bad? What are yours fighting over?

[roadsprings]

[ there's a small, incredulous puff of breath that could almost count as a laugh. ]

Would you believe it was Teasel's good behaviour, of all things? Minty seems to be under the impression that it's suspicious.

[imprudens]

[ there's definitely a laugh here, no ifs or buts about it. ]

Well, don't you agree it's a little hard to believe? She's got a bit of a track record.

[roadsprings]

Yes, and no doubt it will be burned into my memory for the rest of my life. Normally I would be in complete agreement but she really has been changing for the better lately. [ there's a beat, and then he sighs: ] Well, the noise and the continued sorry state of my spoons notwithstanding.

[imprudens]

Your... spoons? [ that seems oddly specific. ]

[roadsprings]

Yes. They were the first thing she took a liking to, and well, don't ask me why, but she's rather reluctant to give them up.

[imprudens]

What's she doing with them?

[roadsprings]

Using them as decoration for her nest, I think. Why it has to be the spoons is something I don't think I'll ever have an understanding of.