Video (March catchall)

[desertpowered]

When the video comes on, Paul is wearing what seems like a uniform. He's smiling, and the reason why becomes obvious when he reveals that his starting Pokémon has evolved into its next form. Skrelp and Joltik are out, too.

"I know it's a little early to think about this," he says, "but I believe it's always better to think ahead."


Paul has a dragonfly-like Pokemon perched on his arm. Vibrava seems happy to see him and eager to show off for the camera, beating his six diamond-shaped wings.

"Vibrava is going to evolve into a Flygon eventually," Paul continues, gently stroking the Pokémon's back. "I was curious...I was thinking of taking him for a ride once he gets large enough to help the bonding process along, if he likes it. Do any of you have methods you suggest for bonding with larger Pokemon?"

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[cyan_maid]

[Jane's been busy, like most folks, but today she's struck by some modicum of motivation. A "I don't feel as down in the dumps as I've been grappling with" sort of thing. So, you know what, she's going to bake.

And show off a little in the process.]

So I don't quite know what sort of region they hail from, since as far as I'm aware, there is not yet a Pokemon version of Russia that's just been grafted into the general subconscious of this world, but where I'm from you would call these "Russian piping tips". And oh, they are astoundingly beautiful! Usually when you're decorating cakes and the like, you need several different tips for different kinds of petals, and making one flower is a lot of work, but these? You can make a veritable field of flowers in no time!

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So, if you happen to be like me and enjoy a spot of baking now and again, I can confidently let you know that tips for making these sorts of decorations are on sale in the Goldenrod Department Store. Maybe also Celadon? I can't get over there very quickly to check. Oh, but they also have the piping tips with the spheres on the end, those are also lots of fun! And if you want tips on how to get the icing colors to do the thing, I don't mind sharing what I know!

...Ah, I guess this is a weird thing to make a post on, isn't it? Here, hold on, I'll pay the Pokemon tax:

[And then attached as a picture of an Audino and Indeedee, both absorbed in eating some of those lovingly crafted cupcakes, the latter doing so much more daintily than the former.]

I couldn't have made so many without my helpers. I swear, give them a task and they can find it within them to tolerate each other's presence...