9th Match // [video] Sevii Islands

[fuelthefire]

[The video feed kicks on and reveals one very pleased-looking Exploud. She's nestled in someone's unmade bed, and she seems to be brooding proudly over a large number of eggs.

After a few seconds of making sure the video is working, Krieg helpfully explains from behind the camera.]

The Whisper Bunny had six eggs!

[WB somehow manages to look even more self-satisfied at this announcement. That is one proud mama.]

Four have homes, two are left!

Could be a Whisper Bunny, could be a Iron Skull.

Who wants one?

Comments

text; from his room like a loser

[shiro2hero]

Remind me what an 'iron skull' is again?

[He has a fairly good idea here, but still. It never hurts to check, with Krieg.]

[audio]; shouting from his room, like a lunatic

[fuelthefire]

The big metal one that sticks to your arm!

action; so they stop texting and yelling like morons

[shiro2hero]

[Just gonna. Casually poke his head in.]

You have Arons?

lmao

[fuelthefire]

[O hai, friend]

Maybe! Do you want another one?

[shiro2hero]

[Wow he really shouldn't. One huge metal dinosaur is probably enough -- plus the egg Haunter got from Botan...]

Only if there's a homeless one.

action because he has the not!deadbeat dad

[bertall]

<sub>[See, normally Bertolt would've knocked, but his Aggron has forgotten all about his manners. Once the Aggron works the door open, he pushes his way past his trainer (though it's a tight squeeze) and practically belly-crawls to the side of the bed with a low rumble. Can he see them now?

...Bertolt on the other hand at least brought food. It's tourist-y food, but it's still food.]</sub>

Sorry about him, he, uh... He's really antsy about all of this.

action!

[fuelthefire]

[Hey, Krieg will never turn down food!

...Some of that food's for him, right?]

Pffmnahahaha! Gotta see 'em before they grow up!

[Krieg totally understands. Well, not exactly, because as far as he knows he's never been an anxious new father, but close enough. He doesn't get upset about impromptu monster visits anyway. He's always down to see his friends' 'Mons.]

[Yes, yes, Mister Impatient, Jeez! Whisper Bunny wiggles away from the eggs in her makeshift blanket nest so that that they are more easily visible. Even though there were six total, she's already insisted her trainer take one for himself, because she knows there's nowhere safer for any of her babies than with him. Because of that, there are actually only five eggs in the nest for Aggreiner to fawn over.

...It's still a butt-ton of eggs, though. Hopefully he doesn't mind the missing one too much.]

[bertall]

<sub>[There's plenty for Krieg and Whisper Bunny! He might not be the dad, but he's the not!dad of the actual dad, so he's got to take some sort of responsibility, right?

...Right?]</sub>

I think it's also a case of the last time he ended up with eggs, he didn't even realize they were his. Brunhilde was a little secretive with them, but it turns out they were all Ryhorn eggs.

<sub>[Which in hindsight, was probably a good thing. Aron can be pretty fussy when they're little and he's not sure how much patience the cadet academy would've had for one. Rhyhorn on the other hand? Much more manageable.

When he's given the all clear, Reiner hefts his head up onto the bed and snorts, his tail dragging across the floor in a slow 'wag'. He made these! Or, sort of! He helped! And they're so small! He could carry all of them! But he'll behave himself and leave them in their makeshift nest.

Plus while he might have a thick skull and several hundred pounds (and a few feet) on her, he knows Whisper Bunny could easily knock him flat.]</sub>

...They're actually pretty cute, aren't they?

[fuelthefire]

[Hell yeah, Krieg will cheerfully accept all of Bert's responsibility-taking...as long as it's in the form of delicious tourist food.]

Which one's that? The rock spike?

[Krieg has no idea how all of his friends keep track of so many pokemon. He really doesn't want to add a ninth to his team - he's not having the greatest time cycling everyone in and out to make sure nobody gets left in the PC box too long - but he can't say no to Whisper Bunny. Hopefully she doesn't go and make a habit of producing eggs, otherwise he's going to be in a lot of trouble.

He watches Reiner plop his big ol' head onto the bed with a hidden grin, and chuckles quietly at the sight of that tail wag. Whisper Bunny begins to preen. Reiner absolutely could carry all of them, he's that big and strong! Luckily they don't need to go anywhere - they're as safe as safe can be in the middle of her trainer's bed.

...Where's her trainer going to sleep tonight, one might be asking? Obviously not the bed! The eggs are using it!]

Mnhahaha...Yeah!

[The eggs and the parents alike!]

[bertall]

I think? I've got a couple that sound like that, but uh... She's the one that people use in races on TV. They're sort of like...

_{[Bertolt trails off in thought for a few moments as he starts to rummage around in the bag, then he pulls out a few packs of Sno Ball cakes that look like Pokeballs and offers one to Krieg. He's never had them himself yet but they were new, so he had to buy a bunch.]}

A walking battering ram? But she's really sweet.

_{[Their trainers can find a new bed, clearly! Aggreiner has definitely pushed Bertolt out of his the last few nights, but it hasn't really bothered him that much - Marcel makes an excellent pillow.]}

...Have you decided what you're going to do with all of them yet?

[Video]

[agent3]

Whisper Bunny!

[This is a good name and Thida loves it. Also, it's Krieg!]

Ev'rybody's gettin' eggies, huh?

[Video]

[fuelthefire]

[Krieg is the best at names.

And - it's Thida!]

I guess! Did you get some, too?

[Video]

[agent3]

[He is!]

Mm...Pokemon didn't make any. But, 'm gonna get a Eevee eggie!

[Video]

[fuelthefire]

[Oh, shit, he knows that one!]

That's the little fuzzy one that can grow up in twenty different ways, right?

[...well, maybe not that many, but Krieg never paid much attention beyond Angel's Adorababy, so. That's where he's at.]

[Video]

[agent3]

Yeeah! Gonna get one 'n see what it wants t'be!

Action. Cause we are sharing a house now

[schachmeister]

[Armin doesn't knock on Krieg's door, but that is mostly because the door is wide-open. Probably left it open from where he yelled at Shiro earlier. He's got an old blanket folded over his arms. Their landlady had left a few boxes behind in the attic when she had moved --which Armin had found when he had turned it into his nerd nest-- and these blankets had been in one of them.]

I thought Whisper Bunny might like this.

[You know, make for even better brooding over her impressive clutch.]

You know, it might help if you mention what species they are on the network. I don't think everybody is going to know what an Iron Skull is.

[Armin only knows cause he speaks a bit of Krieg and he knows exactly who the father is.]

Action. House-sharing FTW

[fuelthefire]

[Whisper Bunny is immediately, visibly interested in the blanket offering. She's already got a sweet-ass blanket nest, but the only way to improve an already awesome blanket nest is with even more blankets.]

...What is a baby Iron Skull?

[He's not even sure if he ever actually knew the proper name. It's a good thing Armin's here with his big nerd brain to help him out.]

Action. Look at us, proud home-owners.

[schachmeister]

[Armin cannot help but smile at Whisper Bunny's interest, handing over the blanket, careful not to disturb her nest or eggs. He doesn't want to upset her.]

They are called Arons. They evolve into Lairons and then become Aggrons.

Action. Living vicariously through our RP characters

[fuelthefire]

[WB accepts the blanket cheerfully and immediately begins the process of adding it to her nest. It's very complicated and delicate work, and she'll probably be at it for a while.]

....Iron Skull is easier to remember.

[Just sayin']

D'you want one?

[He gestures with one hand at the eggs on his bed, and Whisper Bunny echos the offer with a cheerful whistle. She's very fond of Blondie, he'd be a good trainer for any of her babies.]

Action

[schachmeister]

An egg?

[Of course an egg. What else could Krieg be offering here.

And Armin actually has to think about that offer for a bit. From what he's seen of Reiner and Kuro, Arons will grow into strong and capable Pokemon and Whisper Bunny is no slouch herself. Those could come in use in battle someday, but on the other hand...]

I really shouldn't. I appreciate the offer but there are a few Pokemon out on the reef I have my eye on. I don't think it would be a good idea for me to get too many new Pokemon at once.

action; barging right in because he can

[notvaljean]

Is one of those eggs saved for me?

[He comes bearing gifts, Whisper Bunny! Gifts in the form of three fresh Pokepuffs, and if Jean's hair is sticking up a little more than it does normally, that's because he wrestled them away from Blitz.]

That's a great nest, Whisper Bunny, and some really pretty eggs.

action; wow this house is full of rude boys

[fuelthefire]

[Those Pokepuffs have WB's attention immediately. She sits up and holds out her hands to receive them. Thank youuuu!]

Yeah!

[Duh!]

Which one do you want?

[He asks like there's a way to tell which egg is which. Which, as far as he knows, there isn't. Whisper Bunny might know, but who knows.]

action; Pokemon frat house

[notvaljean]

[Jean delivers the Pokepuffs and shoots Krieg a quick grin before crouching next to the nest.]

What do you think, mom? Which egg would be a good one for me?

[He'd be happy with either, so he'll let Whisper Bunny choose.]

action;

[fuelthefire]

[Whisper Bunny does not hesitate to shove all three pokepuffs into her very large mouth all at once. Were they different flavors? Were they the same? Who knows! Not Whisper Bunny! And yet somehow she is certain they were delicious.

She regards Sparky consideringly after her tribute is gone, before looking down to her nest. She considers that thoughtfully for a moment or so, too, before she makes her selection. When she decides, she lets of a pleased little whistle and picks it up in both hands to hold out to Jean.

This is the egg for Sparky.]

action;

[notvaljean]

[Jean is used to Pokemon inhaling their food without tasting it--has Krieg ever seen Blitz go after a plate of Pokepuffs? it's not a pretty sight--so he's not the slightest bit offended by Whisper Bunny's enthusiasm. If anything, he appreciates her gusto. And besides, she just laid six eggs! She's allowed to be hungry and greedy right now!]

[He waits with all due solemnity as he's observed and considered, then reaches out to take the egg with a solemn nod. He draws it in close to his chest and cradles it there, like the gift that it is.]

Thank you very much, Whisper Bunny. I promise I'll take very good care of your baby when it hatches, and send it to see you whenever you like, just like Death Chicken.