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[makeitquick]

[ And here in video land we have displayed... Melaka! And also here whole collection . So we have Tiny the Aron, Sneak the Phantump, Slugger the Donphan, Lurks the Croagunk, Brownie the Mankey, Shiram the Charmander, Queenie the Machop, Trooper the Silcoon (who looks mildly annoyed to have been moved), and Shimmer the Finneon, who is in a movable water tank, given they are in what appears to be the Pokemon Habitat designed for ground types. The two babies (Shiram and Queenie) are being watched over by Lurks. Trooper is sitting next to Shimmer's tank, who is just watching the proceedings. Brownie appears to be trying to pick a fight with Tiny, but it's not working. And Sneak and Slugger are both flanking Melaka on both sides. The video pans around to show all of them, but finally settles on Slugger. Who trumpets a triumphant elephant trumpet!! ]

Who'd have thought I'd have nine of 'em?

[ Seriously, ten weeks ago she didn't even have one partner... But she exhales at that, before patting Slugger on the head as a little thanks. Carefully using the hand not with the Warp Band on its wrist so the video shows that. She's getting better about it! ]

Slugger here was the first to evolve. Just did it yesterday, so it was a big shock. [ And the video now shifts to focus on Sneak, who is frowning a little ] ... Don't worry, Sneak, I'm sure you'll be second. [ The Phantump sighs at that, but nods all the same. Neither of them are aware how or even if Phantump evolve.

Either way, Melaka settles into a sitting position now, and shifts the video to her face. She grins at the feed, and- ]

So I've got one of two long treks I was going to go on, and I'm looking for a group willing to go with me. One of 'em's to go down deeper into those Iron Mines we found a while back to find a bigger snacks for the chubby one [ she means her Aron, and jerks her thumb off-camera in its direction] and the others to look more into why the Scorched Forest never seems to stop being hot. Apparently, the council wants to find "conductive" elements [ or something like that. Some technical crap ] at both of those sites, so win-win. Thing is, 'cus I'm going deeper there, I'd like some backup and maybe some experts to help with the Council's call. Anyone up for it?

[ And if anyone wants to ignore that to comment on the pokemon, they can. Or if anyone wants to run into them in an action bit, they can too ]

Comments

[Video]

[notepad_necromancer]

[Eucliwood remembers 'speaking' to Melaka. While Eu's video feed seems to come in with a bit of static, there's a Cubone peeking into the feed when she holds up a note.

She doesn't really have any interest in the city stuff, as she just got away from there not too long ago.]

You have many Pokémon.

[Video]

[makeitquick]

[ It's actually the ghost which points out that there is a reply, she only sort of heard it. Mel then clicks to see... weird girl with name which cannot be pronounced. Okay ]

Yeah, seems like I did.

[Video]

[notepad_necromancer]

Do you consider them all your friends?

[Video]

[makeitquick]

[ ......Uuuuhhh ] Sneak's my friend. So's Slugger here. [ She focuses on the two babies and Lurks ] Lurks over there is someone I can rely on, and the babies are... my babies, I guess. The others are ones I'm helping out and they're helping me out.

[Video]

[notepad_necromancer]

I see.

So some are and some aren't.

[tinytactician]

...when did you get so many of them?

[makeitquick]

I've been running into them during missions or patrols I've been on, for the most part... well I guess Queenie's from that egg, and Brownie's from Jinxie.

[ ... there's a lot of -ies here now she thinks of it ]

[tinytactician]

[Have a mildly bemused smile.] Perhaps you're just a sort of Pokemon magnet, then?

[makeitquick]

Kinda felt like that with Tiny, at least.

[tinytactician]

They're drawn to you. It's a common trait among trainers who really fully care about their Pokemon. At least, that's my theory.

[Video]

[notthatjason]

[Jason, still trying to find his footing in the Rangers, decides to volunteer.

He may or may not have a Spinarak on his head, though doesn't seem to be bothered by the over-large green spider. The spider, for his part, appears quite comfortable.]

I wouldn't mind going. I'm not exactly an expert, since I've never been to the Mines and I've only been past the Scorched Forest a few times. But I'm still up for helping as backup. If nothing else I can handle myself if anything happens and I can lift heavy things if we're supposed to bring stuff back.

[Video]

[makeitquick]

Glad to hear it. Got a preference between the two - like I said, didn't make up my mind which one to try'n knock out this week.

[Video]

[notthatjason]

I generally prefer the outdoors, so probably the Scorched Forest. But, I've worked with my mom as a Delver before so I'm not unfamiliar with the caves that lead to the mines.

Just let me know for either, really.

[Video]

[makeitquick]

I'm better outdoors too, honestly. Mmm. Okay, let's go for the Forest and I guess that means we gotta pick a date.

[Video]

[notthatjason]

I'll leave that to you, I mean, you're the one putting this together. Probably the sooner the better though, right?

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[thii2_ii2_2tupiid]

Conductive elements? Count me in. Might come in handy for me to know where to find that stuff too.

Video

[makeitquick]

Okay. Name, talents?

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[thii2_ii2_2tupiid]

Sollux Captor. Analyst. Ancient tech specialist.

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[makeitquick]

And how are you for being able to survive if we get caught up in some fight?

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[thii2_ii2_2tupiid]

I'll be fine.

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[celebrity_commentator]

Oh, tell Slugger congratulations for me!

And if you need an Analyst to go to the forest, I think I could manage to find some time, especially if the City's giving out rewards.

Video

[makeitquick]

[ She grins a little, and angles the camera at the elephant, who looks proud and nods to himself!! Melaka then shifts it back to herself and-]

I'm never gonna pass up an Analyst if they're offering. When do you think you're free?

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[celebrity_commentator]

I was planning to take some time off to camp out at the Lake Shrine anyway, so I should be pretty available.

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[makeitquick]

This weekend, nine in the morning by the west gate to set off?

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[celebrity_commentator]

Sounds good! I'll be there.