ECHO: A desperate plea

[brokencode]

[Like many of her posts in recent months, Angel's is quick and to the point. This time, however, she seems to at least have dropped the emotionless facade. More than anything, she looks tired, though it's now mixed with at least one part concern and two parts hurt.]

What can cause a pokemon to abruptly stop listening to you? I have always been close with my creatures, but now... it feels like something has changed.

Do they understand apologies? Or... do I have to prove myself anew?

Comments

[brokencode]

I have heard that as well. And while my Pokemon are a lot stronger than most, I have raised most of them since they were young, and have not had a problem up until now.

There must be another issue at hand.

[toxicodendron_isley]

That doesn't necessarily mean they won't through a period of non compliance. Attitudes and behaviors can change as they grow.

Well, when did this start?

[brokencode]

It was... [Angel drew a steadying breath.]

I went to visit my Dad. I didn't think they liked him that much so I... put them in their balls for most of the time.

Maybe shutting them out upset them more than I thought it would.

[toxicodendron_isley]

Ah, now that makes sense. Perhaps you should have made time to take them out during your visit and just spend a moment with them?