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[Turning his 'gear on and fumbling with it momentarily, Newt gets it settled on the counter and backs up so he can be seen in full. On the counter behind him is an Archeops with a patterned bandanna around her neck, looking rather excited as she peers at the 'gear then to Newt and back again.]

Hello everyone. I know things have been rather strange as of late--something about a Decidueye over in the Kanto region I believe?--so everyone has their own things going on but I was wondering if I could make a bit of an inquiry.

[He smiles faintly and looks to the Archeops, reaching to gently pet her head as she croons happily.]

This lovely creature is Gwenog. She's been with me since she was just an egg but as of late she's become more and more interested in the idea of battling. I'm afraid I'm not much of a battler myself and I don't honestly train any of my companions for such a thing so I was curious if anyone might be willing to take her on for a bit. Give her a taste of what it might be like.

[Gwen let's out a chirp-like noise and fluffs up her feathers to make herself look bigger. She wants to fight and be strong! She'll do her best.

Newt chuckles and steps out of the way as a Chansey toddles into the kitchen followed by the Audino triplets.]

If anyone would be alright with having Gwenog travel with them for a bit, please let me know and I can arrange to have her transferred to you. I know she would appreciate it quite a bit.

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_{[Oh. Look at that.

Look at that big ball of feathers and fluff. She reminds him a little bit of his Tyrantrum... Actually--]}

I-Is she from the same group as some of the other Pokemon? I've got a Tyrantrum that almost looks a little bit like her, a-and his species used to be extinct, I think.

She is indeed a fossil Pokemon, yes! Archen and Archeops are rock and flying type Pokemon in that group.

[As Newt explains Gwenog peers around him at the screen, perking up a bit. Is this person interested in helping her?]

_{[Even Galliard starts to slink into the frame little by little - it's not often that he's allowed out in the city thanks to how close together the buildings are in Goldenrod, but they're in the park so it's fine, right? He heard dad talking about him, okay? He has to know.]}

How, uh... Does she get along with bigger Pokemon? A lot of mine are around my height or even bigger than I am, but they're really gentle.

[The Archeops let's out a curious sound at Galliard's appearance though it's soft, almost shy as she sort of edges behind Newt maybe just a little bit. Hello big friend.]

Well she is a bit on the shy side around any Pokemon at first but once she gets settled she does just fine with anyone. [Newt motions with a slight nod of his head to the way Gwen was currently hiding behind him somewhat, a fond smile appearing.] I have no doubts she would be fine once she got to know all of your companions though, especially if it meant new companions to train with.

_{[In turn, Galliard offers a heavy, vibrating rumble and noses his trainer forward, nearly knocking him over in the process. He doesn't know his own size half the time, but at least he's as gentle as he can be! Though now it's mostly just the end of his nose in view. Whoops.

He's a big boy, but Bertolt adores him all the same.]}

Galli-- Easy. _{[He offers the big guy a gentle pat to the nose and offers a slightly sheepish, nervous smile.]}

If she'd like, I... wouldn't have a problem taking her in for a little bit. I've been trying to figure out who to start training so I can try taking on Claire's gym up in Blackthorn again, so she'd be more than welcome to watch.

[Newt can't help but chuckle softly as he watches the pair interact, already taking a liking to this young man simply because of how he treats the giant Pokemon with him.]

I think that might suit Gwenog well though it's hardly up to me in the end.

[He steps to the side and turns some so he can look at the Archeops in question and put her in view, arms going behind his back.]

What do you say, Gwen?

[The Archeops croons softly at him then looks over at the 'gear, tilting her head and very obviously pondering for a moment before nodding. Yes she--she would like that very much!]

_{[That little nod gets an excited snort from the Tyrantrum, his breath both rustling Bertolt's hair and fogging up the screen for a few seconds before Bertolt uses his sleeve to wipe it clean. Gods, Galli, give him a little space!]}

I-If you'd like, I could even send you one of mine in return. A lot of them are pretty mellow, but I've got some more stubborn ones if you'd like to try your luck with them too.

_{[A beat, and he leans back against Galliard's snout, ignoring the way his chin feathers tickle at his neck. Dinosaurs, man. At least Galli and Gwen should get along since they're both sort of related in terms of species, right?]}

Does she have any likes or dislikes with food? Or anything I should know about?

[Gwen fluffs her feathers up excitedly when the Tyrantrum let's out that snort, ducking her head into her wings because oh he's excited that's good! They can be friends and train together she's so happy!]

I wouldn't be object to that at all. I have plenty of room and I am always ready to try my hand at dealing with a stubborn Pokemon.

[He's got his fair share of them after all.]

She is rather fond of spicier foods I've found. Outside of that, she's a rather easy going Pokemon. [A pause and then he let's out a soft laugh.] Though she does have a habit of pushing herself too much when she's training so you may have to watch for that.

If Ryner and I still traveled much, I'd offer to help, but we generally have to stay in one place most the time nowadays...

*not that he's complaining, he does like the job of being a gym leader and all*

I appreciate the thought nonetheless, Sion. How are you and Ryner doing? My apologies for not visiting much as of late. Things have been--it's been rather busy here.

[He's got a lot more Pokemon than he probably should but he's not sorry.]

The same as usual, mostly. I suppose we must be missing some excitement, as it's been rather quiet here, at least.

It does seem like something rather unusual has been going on but I can't say that I've experienced anything all that interesting. I did visit the Safari Zone finally, though! What a wonderful place that was!

I believe some people were complaining about tainted chocolate of some sort? I don't know the details, though.

*he and Ryner aren't exactly the types to bother with chocolate to begin with*

Ah, it is quite interesting, isn't it? Did you end up with any new pokemon from it?

I did hear something about that. Apparently it caused quite a few people to act bit out of character or something along those lines.

[Thankfully he and Pamela had avoided that.]

I did, yes! A Kangaskhan and a Chansey! I also met a lovely little Deerling on our way there that decided to come along with me as well.

Is that what it was?

*just as well he missed out, then!*

Oh? I've never dealt with a kangaskhan before, though Ryner's raised a deerling.

*and Sion has a blissey raised from an egg, so there's that*

That's what I heard. Something to do with a tainted batch of candy?

[Sounds rather bothersome if you ask him.]

Daisy has been absolutely lovely so fair. Basil is a bit of a handful, a very spirited little fellow but I have a feeling he'll settle in well once he calms down and stops trying to claim everything as his. And Episkey has already become a wonderful helper--she and Queenie get along very well!

Something like that.

*he's just as glad he never bothered much with candy in the first place*

Well, that's certainly good to hear. Chanseys--and blisseys for that matter--do seem to enjoy helping out, I've found.

I had heard that as well so I was very pleased to get a chance to meet one and even more pleased when she seemed eager to travel with me. I admit I would be a bit lost without all the help I have from Queenie, Episkey and Ignatia around the house keeping the little ones under control.

*chuckles*

Just how many do you have, anyway?

[Excuse him while he looks a bit sheepish.]

Little ones or..Pokemon in general around the house?

Well, now I'm rather curious as to the answers to both...

There...are twenty-four in the nursery currently and, well--ah...over fifty residents?

[Excuse him while he gives his best sheepish smile.

Please note he's only been here since June.]

My, it sounds like you've acquired quite the menagerie.

I suppose I have, yes. Though most have found their way to me on their own really.

Some pokemon do have a knack for that sort of thing, don't they?

*he's acquired a few because they basically followed him home...*

That they do. They seem to know exactly how to find the people that will best suit them or at least help them at the moment they need it.

They seem to be quite clever, yes. I've heard it suggested that one reason wild pokemon will battle human trainers in the first place is that a trainer who can defeat and catch a pokemon can likely train it to become stronger.

That does make sense given how eager many are to fight. Why allow someone that isn't as dedicated to training and battling catch you when you could wait for someone else?

Precisely. And why let someone weaker than you train you? It may also explain why some are prone to misbehaving for trainers who haven't earned many badges, if they understand the badges as a sign of strength and battle prowess...

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