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[niepokonany]

[Feliks appears on the Warp Band feed all wrapped up in blankets and propped up against some pillows, his left arm in a heavy cast, bandages peeking out from underneath his nightshirt. There's still visible bruising on him even now, and several of his more protective Pokemon are curled up with him -- a Growlithe with his head in Feliks's lap, a Houndoom at his feet, a Dragonair twined around the headboard, a Pangoro looming nearby as if to ward off any further threats to his trainer...]

Alright, Union. So I've kinda been thinking, right?

[He grins, and it's clear that whatever damage that god did to him, his sass remains 100% intact.]

So as you might or might not know, my grandparents got a little stuck with just me for an heir, and like, before anyone gets worried, they're totes fine -- the house is gonna need some renovations like whoa, like the ballroom and the library are super totaled, but they're not hurt or anything!

But they're kinda not getting any younger. Stuff has been getting pretty crazy around here, and like, who knows how long they're gonna be able to keep keeping up like they have, right?

So... [He takes a deep breath, and the Dragonair leans over to nuzzle him encouragingly. He pets her little wing-ear-thing, gathers himself a moment longer, and continues:]

So, I guess what I'm saying is like... I'm stepping up as the head of our house. Let the old folks enjoy their golden years and junk. Plus, someone's gotta give the Council a kick in the butt now and then!

Okay, now on to the really important stuff, though -- who saw me Mega Evolve back there? Like, how rad was that?

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[magicquotes]

My oh my...I'm sure with your youthful wisdom, the Council will be stirred to action.

[ He doesn't really think that, and you can probably tell from the lazy smile on his face. But he's amused, at any rate. The slowness of the Council comes up in the complaint of the occasional traveler, after all. ] Perhaps they'll make a decision in the next three years, instead of four or five.

[niepokonany]

[Feliks wrinkles his nose very briefly -- he's been made fun of quite enough to recognize it, especially by other nobles, who are particularly fond of the old "obviously insincere compliments" thing.]

[But any open agitation on his face is a very fleeting thing, replaced almost instantly with a look of lazy carelessness.]

I'm pretty sure, like, at least half of the Councilmen are actually mummies at this point, and the other half are sort of politely pretending they're not?

The point is, they could seriously use some new perspectives. You know, like, someone who's not unbelievably ancient and boring to give them a bit of a reality check now and then.

[magicquotes]

Ah, but isn't it said the older you get, the more set in your ways you become? I wouldn't be surprised if the council has fossilised by now. Not even your exuberance could reach them in that state, perhaps.

Though I suppose it could be funny to stir things up. A Meowth among the Pidgey, as it were.

[ He's agreeing in the most roundabout way possible??? ]

[niepokonany]

Just think how fat those poor Pidgey would get without a Meowth or two, right? Like, really, it's doing them a favor!

...But if they all get fossilized or whatever, then I guess at least the rest of us could just do our own thing.

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[warriormouse]

[It's not Martin, but his perfume making Spritzee (looking a little worn) who has the band right now and is chattering into it because it's the fun and smart and cool one!

She likes Feliks, okay?]

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[niepokonany]

[Feliks perks up at the sight of a familiar (if very small) face.]

Oh, hey, look who it is! How've you been, huh?

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[warriormouse]

[Sooo tired and bored and everyone smells bad.

...wait, he can't understand her can he?]

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[niepokonany]

[He absolutely can not! But he's oddly sort of better at paying attention and understanding Pokemon's reactions and body language than humans, and like, it's only polite to talk when someone's clearly talking to you, right?]

[Huzar the Dragonair can understand, though, and trills at the Spritzee sympathetically. Everyone smells bad? That's so terrible!]

[And Feliks looks to her curiously, then takes that as a cue.]

Not so good, huh? That's lame, I'm sorry...

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[untalented]

[Just. A flat look.]

Why do I suspect you'll make everyone submit to your views by sparkling at them and putting on a cute act?

[He's fallen for Charm a few too many times to not be suspicious.]

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[niepokonany]

I'm, like, super shocked and hurt you'd say something like that about me! Savior, while I'm bedridden, too. Way harsh, Waver.

[There is absolutely nothing resembling shock, hurt feelings, or admonishment in his voice. Nothing whatsoever.]

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[untalented]

Look, if it was really that bad, you would have called me to do a Heal Pulse on you long before now. Knowing you, Jadwiga probably had to tie you down as it is. We both know that a little something like getting smacked by a dragon isn't enough to stop you when you really want something.

[toxicrevenger]

Congratulations. I think this is the first time I've ever wanted to attend a Council meeting.

[niepokonany]

I mean, I'm not on the Council or anything, I probably won't go to most of them. But, like... noble perks!

[Which is to say: the ability to demand the Council members' ear anyway now and then.]

[windyflower]

Oh congrats, Feliks!

I'm really proud of you! Maybe we should do something to celebrate when you have the time!

[niepokonany]

I mean, I've got nothing but time right now, but I'm a little stuck here?

[windyflower]

Then I could always just bring a few things to you? I could stop by for a few minutes and we can have a little party!

[sleepingvalkyrie]

That is a great responsibility.

[which. he. doesn't appear that serious about. she'll try not to frown - in Union, that's not quite the same thing as being a tribe elder, after all]

..Thank you again, for asking your pokémon to summon healers to us. I do not think any of us might have managed the trip alone.

[niepokonany]

Yeah, we were like, all in pretty rough shape right then, huh? I'd probably have been trying to chase it down if I'd been able to stand up on my own!

[sleepingvalkyrie]

I'm sure.. Though you look well for someone who was rolled upon.

How much longer will it be before the doctors give you a clean bill of health?

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[senpaidol]

You're the head of the house now? Oh man, congratulations, Feliks!

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[niepokonany]

And I can Mega Evolve, which is way cooler and more fun!

[He's going to be the weirdest noble house leader ever, and Gods, even he knows it. Best not to dwell on it too much!]

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[senpaidol]

Me too! I wasn't even trying, I just got really super-focused...and I'm not sure what all it did, really, other than made me feel like I could shred Kyurem's eardrums if I focused hard enough.

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[child_of_luv]

You Mega Evolved? So cool!

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[niepokonany]

Oh, Savior, I know, right? I was like, way awesome!

[He is literally sparkling just thinking about it.]

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[child_of_luv]

I did, too!

Tell me about yours!