[despite all the weird words, Vivace is enjoying the nosepets. What do you mean you're not singing to the egg? You do that all the time!]

We'll see how it goes. [no promises.

And that sure is an Eevee plopping down at her feet. An extremely enthusiastic Eevee, at that. Is this what it's like to have a (relatively) normal Eevee?]

Well, you're a cute one. [that's a smile as she picks up the bundle of fluff and proceeds to demonstrate her knowledge of the best Eevee pettin' spots.

...is this more affection than you're used to, Gold?]

Vivace wants breakfast, actually.