2nd Ribbon || Video; Action;

[sewingbox]

[Video;]

[With all the drama that had gone on with the invasion and other things Ruby really didn't understand, he hadn't wanted to make an introductory post on the Warp Band Network until it had calmed down a little. He hadn't wanted to seem insensitive... but mostly, he didn't want his Pokemon to be over looked. They were too good looking for that, and he hoped to introduce them all especially with the new additions. So The video feed opens to a young boy about eleven or so years old with glasses sliding down his nose while he configures the settings. They're quickly taken off (don't want to look like a nerd) before he shuffles back a little with a sweeping gesture. He's in some kind of small room from the look of it.]

Hello, Union! My name's Ruby, and I'm here to show you the new up and coming Pokemon Contest Champions! They're in prime, adorable condition!

[He tilts the camera down to show a Buneary, Ralts, Skitty, and Budew posing in what look like hand crafted outfits and hats. Ruby's knitted them himself and sewed the clothing with careful hands. They're good quality, perhaps not at a professional tailor level but certainly created with love and talent.]

I only wish you didn't have to see them in black and white! Introducing Nene the Buneary, Ruru the Ralts, Coco the Skitty, and Dede the Budew! Coco and Ruru have already won Cute and Smart in the Normal Rank contests! ....I know they're not very popular in Union yet, but they'll be super stars soon!

I made their outfits all on my own; I know you're impressed so we could work something out if you're interested in a fitting for your own Pokemon! I can also offer grooming and advice for Pokeblocks, Poffins, and Pokepuffs! Don't hesitate! I could really use the money.

[Action;]

[Ruby can later be found outside in Union with the Pokemon he introduced over the video, plus one Sewaddle dolled up in her own decorative leaf bonnet and a cute cotton neck ruffle with polka dots. She'd helped sew it herself, the reason Ruby had bonded with her in the first place. He's not sure a Bug Type has a place in contests, but her sewing skills were more than enough to put her on his team. He hadn't introduced her on the video because she wasn't ready for contests, and didn't know how to properly pose... Luckily Budew and Buneary seemed to get it naturally, so Ruby had high hopes. Leading the well groomed Pokemon into the park, the boy sat down at one of the picnic tables and set them up on the surface of the table. Opening his backpack, he pulled out a grooming kit and started to nitpick at them, clipping a lock of fur here, shining a petal there. He's very particular about how they look, and wants to make sure they're looking just fine if they'll be out practicing their routines...]

There we go, good girl Nene.

[He smooths out one of the Buneary's ears and she blushes a little, shy for her trainer. Then she hops down onto the grass so Coco can get her turn.]

Hey! Don't run off, you can't get your fur grass stained!

Action/Video

[my_father_is_a_tycoon]

[Action]

[Lenna can be seen today in the company of a Probopass with a somewhat thinner and more aquiline nose than those who are familiar with the species might be used to.  It seems to be rather self-conscious about this, casting its eyes shyly toward the ground as they make their way through the city.]

Don't worry, Galuf... I'll help you style your mustache to suit the shape of your face.  You'll look very handsome, and all of the Nosepass in the Magnet Cave will be jealous.

[She pats the Pokemon on the side of the face reassuringly, pulling out a hairbrush and going to work.  It doesn't last long, though, as she discovers that is not a normal mustache.]

Oh... it's made of metal.  Are those... iron filings?  Well, don't worry!  We'll figure things out!

[Video]

[Later that day, Lenna puts a call out to the Warp Band network in general, looking rather downcast and apologetic.]

U-um... if there are any Engineers or Pokemon stylists out there who could give me some advice, I'd really appreciate it.  One of my Pokemon is having a small grooming crisis.

[If you look closely, the same Probopass from before is in the background of the shot with a comically large magnet stuck to the bottom of its nose.  It looks like the most ridiculous nose ring ever.  The poor thing is completely despondent.]

...I'll happily pay for any assistance.  Thank you.