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[The egg had hatched some time last night, a little baby Eevee.. Bertholdt hadn’t been there for his birth, and the morning after turned into a wild goose chase to find this eevee, but all in all the tiny thing was eventually cuddled up in some warm blankets and fed.] It seems many of us have had hatching as of late..

…Does anyone have advice for young, fragile, baby pokemon?

[Bertholdt knows a lot about pokemon, he can tell you the facts and recite a book of information to you. Take care of pokemon in their childhoods or adolescents but.. a baby? Just hatched baby pokemon? He’s a little worried and has been since getting his egg.

Any advice is good advice.. ]

closed action; (posting order bertholdt -> eren -> levi;)

[Little to Bertholdt’s knowledge Eren and Levi were about to take more self-taught flying lesson today, meeting up with the Ranger after work as they discussed their days. Well, Eren discussed things, Levi just scowled like usual and called him a shitty brat and the world continued to go round.

What made today different for the tall, sweaty, teen was his pokemon of choice to today’s exterior patrol. On Wednesdays most of the other guardsmen never saw one another till the end of the day so what better time to give Larvitar some breathing room than now? The pokemon didn’t seem to get along well with humans, Bertholdt didn’t blame him..] Today was nice, wasn’t it? Who Sunny Day are we under do you wonder?

[The pokemon has grown a little closer to Bertholdt, showing off his lazy nature just letting the other carry him and agreeing tiredly -- defiantly nap time.]

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[niepokonany]

You have to like, feed them and hug them, duh. And like, make sure they're warm, it's wicked cold out!

And tell them lots of stories, so they'll grow up and know how to be awesome.

[tm50]

We live in the fire habitat... I-I think it's warm enough.. [HE'S VERY WORRIED IT'S TO HOT FOR THE LITTLE THING SO CURRENTLY HE'S IN THE NORMAL HABITAT.....]

W-what kind of stories do you suggest..? It's an Eevee..

[niepokonany]

Oh--yeah, I guess that's probably warm enough, then? I dunno, I've just been making sure my fire-type friends hang out at my place a lot.

I guess, like, stories about the Savior could be cool? Mine like fairy tales a lot, too.

[tm50]

... [Bertholdt could explain his enlightened hood as well, and that he was a shifter, a fire-type shifter, but other humans weren't the easiest for him to talk to.

As for the Savior comment, NO, but again, opinions to himself.] I think fairy tales are a good idea.. I wonder what an Eevee would like?

D-did you receive an egg? [It seems like it from what he's been told..]

[niepokonany]

[He was actually talking about his Pokemon friends--he's not too incredible at interacting with people, honestly. And sorry, Bertholdt, he's a good little Catholic follower of the tales of the Savior, it's the first thing that comes to mind.]

What about, like... You could talk about a litter of Eevees who all evolved into different things, and had awesome adventures together!

And yeah, I did! She hatched earlier today. Hold on...

[He switches on the video, revealing himself as the proud new trainer of a little baby Dratini, who's napping on his arm.]

[tm50]

[Damn Catholics, Union followers... ] Actually..

That might help Eevee decide what he wishes to become.. maybe a story about names as well.. because he's having difficulty picking one. R-Right now we've just been calling him Vivi because ah..

That's what it sounds like, he only knows his breeds name right now. [Bertholdt, you sound so slow right now if the other person doesn't just up and guess that you're a shifter. Communicating with pokemon isn't really a thing normal people do..]

Oh- [What a beautiful dragon!] A-Amazing.. looks like you'll be purchasing a fish take soon.. [Because.. ah.. they like to swim.................

He read about it once.]

[niepokonany]

She's gorgeous, isn't she? [He's definitely preening over her a little, but never mind that.] You think she'd like that? I don't know anybody else with a Dratini, but I guess I could totally figure something out!

...And dude, isn't that, like, all most Pokémon can say out loud?

[tm50]

Yes.. she is. [He's smiling over this voice call he's still on with you okay!! Cute baby dragon, wow.] I read once.. that Dratini love fresh water but I've also read that some prefer salt water. And yes, I think she would.. might be worth a shot?

........I-I forgot to mention I.. ah.. I'm a shifter. So I can communicate with Pokemon. Forgive me for not mentioning.. [He kinda never does..]

[niepokonany]

Okay, so like, maybe I can get one tank for fresh water and one for salt water, and like make her a little bridge she can go over if she feels like switching!

[It's not like his parents' place doesn't have the space. He looks very excited about caring for her, at any rate!]

Whoa, for real? Get out, that's so cool! I'm fire-type Enlightened, and fairy, but like, just the regular kind.

[He shifts his Dratini friend to one arm, where she continues sleeping peacefully as he summons up a few flames in the other hand.]

[faithful_kitsune]

I can always give advice if need be. Is there anything you desire in particular, or just general advice?

[tm50]

T-Thank you, um.. I have read up on taking care and nurturing these young pokemon in their first days of life but I'm not entirely.. [He trails off, watching the eevee bounce around. Pokemon are unlike human children, the second they hatch they are ready to see and experience what the world has to offer them on their own two feet -- whether their eyes are open, feathers grown, or soft outer shells hardened or not...]

Is there anything I should know about the Eevee breed...? Do you know anything about them?

[faithful_kitsune]

Eevees? Hmm. They're peculiar creatures without a doubt. You should definitely be very encouraging of them, however. Eevees have such odd circumstances regarding their growth that it's vital you ensure they maintain an open mind about things.

...Ah. Another thing. Take care of it, but try to make a decision as to what sort of form you wish for the Eevee to ultimately take early. If you are a good master and wait too long, they will evolve into the Sylveon form on their own. An... interesting side effect of their nature.

[tm50]

T-That's because... they have the potential to be anything they want.. um.. correct? [Facts are something Bertholdt does know, after all. Just know that child care part as much as he'd like.]

Sylveon.. I've never seen one before. I suppose becoming a Flareon would be good for the environment we live in, b-but that doesn't seem like something for me to decide. [He's not his pokemon's 'master', Bertholdt is more of their caretaker. His special bond with pokemon is more powerful than the one his has with humans.] Is there a way to let the Eevee decide?

[faithful_kitsune]

Hmmm... Without human intervention, the evolution of Eevees tends to be random at best. In that sense, they are often considered to be one of the best representatives of the potential a bond between humans and Pokemon can bring out.

That said, I could always talk to your Eevee and see if they have a preference. It's a little difficult since they have so many different methods of evolution depending on when, where, and what is used.

[tm50]

[Not that his Eevee knows how to communicate at this age. He knows his name.. baby pokemon tend to be born with just the ability to speak their breeds name and that's about it.] I could always wait.. I'd rather let him decide..

Of course, I know if we wait to long the evolution will occur without intention.. Espeon, Umbreon, or Sylveon all are caused though happiness though different methods, all unavoidable mostly.

[faithful_kitsune]

There's no rush. An Eevee can train just fine on its own without evolution, after all. But I would not wait more than a couple months to make a decision.

[tm50]

Right... [So much responsibility, he looks down at the little Pokemon rolling in his lap as he pets him.] I'll keep that in mind..

Um.. thank you.

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[stahlflugel]

[Following Bertholdt's advice, Eren had checked the steel section of the library and found much more information on Skarmory. In fact, he'd learned a lot! First, he found out his coloration was abnormal. He also found out that skarmory chicks are hidden in brambly bushes to harden their feathers and skin... would explain while Eren himself was so fluffy. He also learned that they were among the fastest fliers of any Pokémon, able to reach speeds of almost 200 miles an hour in a dive.

It'd still be a while before Eren was reaching those kinds of speeds. But at least he was making progress in his flying? In fact, he manages to flap from one rooftop to another, managing to not lose any altitude in the process.]

Ha! Corporal, did you see that? I...

[Eren trails off, noticing someone familiar on patrol. Normally he wouldn't bother with Bertholdt other than a quick "hello". The guy was quiet and awkward and Eren didn't think he really liked to make small talk. But what's really caught his sharp eyes is the thing he's holding in his arms.

It's small, and almost cute, but it's definitely a Larvitar. The larval form of the monster that destroyed his life all those years ago. Eren snarls, then uses his new flying skills to flap/glide over in front of Bert. He bares his fangs and fluffs his feathers]

Hey! What are you doing with that Pokémon, huh?!

[springcleaning]

[Levi's been pretty lazy with his own flying lessons, but he can flutter around pretty easily now. His job is way more important than Eren's, so he has less time to try. He's also really really lazy after work and would rather drink and hang around with Erwin after he's done scouting.]

[He's actually just kind of watching Eren fly around today even, perched in his Murkrow form on the roof while the Guard lets out for the day. Boooring. So when Eren shouts and flies over to the tall Guard across the way he perks up a little bit.]

Oi, brat! What are you doing?

[tm50]

[The pokemon in his arms stares at his new aggressor, those slender pupils in the breeds typical death stare. Those looks of intimidation just come natural, on the inside the creature is more so tired than frightened. After all, the bird in front of him doesn't seem to have it all together with the way he's flapping about.

Bertholdt, on the other hand, is caught completely off guard. What is this pokemon and what-- wait a moment. A Skarmory..] E-Eren?

[He was in worse condition than Bertholdt had first assumed, just look on those wings -- no wonder he was having issues flying. It would be rude to mention...] Um.. This is Geronimo (or so he calls himself..)

I found him alone in the mountains.. he's been staying with me. [Bertholdt never considers his bonds ownership.. these pokemon are always free to go whenever they please. However, he's taken in many young abandoned adolescents as of late and it would worry him greatly if they up and left. Thankfully, despite most of their attitudes, they really do care and like Bertholdt.]

.... I-Is that alright?

[stahlflugel]

[Eren pays exactly zero attention to Levi, hyperfocused on the little larvitar with Bertholdt with his pupils slitted. It may be doing its best to look intimidating, but so is Eren. And a five and a half foot bird with swords for feathers is pretty damn intimidating. Especially when he's hissing loudly and scraping his steely feathers against each other.

AND HIS WINGS ARE FINE!!

Eren snaps his beak loudly]

Put that monster down! I'm going to kill it before it gets any bigger!! Those things... they're human killers! Without a doubt! I have to kill it before it grows up...!

[and that killing intent is evident in his eyes. He hisses again and snaps at Geronimo, trying to get Bertholdt to drop it so he can rip it to shreds]

[springcleaning]

Oiiiiiii.

[Savior. Levi doesn't even want to deal with this. If Eren was in human form he'd kick his knees in to keep him from such a hostile position. Sadly, Eren is currently made of sharp steel blades, so all he has is his voice.]

You really gonna threaten a tubby little asshole like that? Look at it. You even listening to me, Jaeger?

[tm50]

[You've.. you're..] This little pokemon is no monster.. you are. [He bundles the Larvitar up in his jacket and keeps his arms around him, everyone is currently testing Bertholdt patience. Stepping back away from Eren, sweat dripping down his chin from all his mixed emotions.. not to mention in a state of shock.

Killing pokemon, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!] S-Stay back.. [Or he will burn you, bird.. Bertholdt isn't a fighter but he's not below protecting himself and he holds the type advantage right now.]

[stahlflugel]

[Eren is not listening, Corporal. He's bristling and hissing, a very weird reaction to something so small and pathetic looking. But triggers are triggers! And that face, that green, rocky skin, it all just takes him right back to that day.

He doesn't back down] No... No. You don't understand! [his voice is angry, of course, but underneath the superficial rage there's a definite note of panic] That thing... an older one just like it...! It...! That damn thing is the reason my mom is gone!!

[Of course, somewhere he knows that this larvitar isn't responsible. How could it be? It was just a baby. But that logic is buried under instinctual panic and rage. He absolutely couldn't let anything like that happen ever again. Eren takes a leap backwards, then flaps his wings, kicking up a Whirlwind to bowl Bertholdt over and, ideally, make him drop the prey.

Nearby, Victor, who had come to laugh at Eren's attempts at flying, stirs from a little siesta. What was all that racket?

... oh dear. He pops up and runs over, looking a bit flustered. He looks up at Levi] {Should we.... should we stop 'em?}

[springcleaning]

[Levi isn't sure what to do. It's often that Pokemon (and Shifters) (and humans) fight, but Eren's level of triggery rage is almost enough to have him dumbfounded. What a moron. Victor breaks him out of it, though, and he looks down at the Lombre. With a nod, he motions to his head.]

{Yeah. We gotta try and hit him in the head or something. Knock him out before he hurts somebody.}