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[sassymaru]

ATTENTION, ALL~!

[Goooooooooooood early morning, Jhoto. Did you want to sleep? Too bad. Because Shadowmaru has an announcement. A sunrise announcement. Poised on the roof of a building -- it's a hotel in Olivine, because apparently, the Staryutube business is good enough to keep him afloat.]

It is with great honor, that I would direct your attention to the newest member of our little band of creatures.

[He bows to the screen, rolling his wrist to direct the camera... over to his Froakie and Growlithe. Both of them bow too, and gesture upward... to...!]

[A Yamask!]

A perfect, shadowy partner for a ninja such as myself, don't you think?

[Yeah, it would be perfect. If... you know. The mask it's holding looked normal. Instead it's a little odd. Both Growlithe and Froakie appear to notice this, and throw each other confused glances.]

Please, expect it to make appearances our channel in the future. I do believe it's the perfect specimen for palette testing.

Comments

[Video]

[maybeitsmabelline]

[Please excuse her while she tries not to giggle.]

I like his mask!

[Seriously that is the cutest and most ridiculous thing she's ever seen.]

It's pretty unique~

[spacebaloney]

[Lance is laughing, but not at this guy, just with him. Shadowmaru is flashy, just like he is. He's happy to see a like-minded idiot soul out there.]

Dude, your Pokemon's an emoji.

[Video]

[sassymaru]

Quite fascinating, isn't it? Supposedly, they bear the mask of a dead human being.

[Yamask is busy pressing its mask to its face. And floating upside down.]

[sassymaru]

Ah... I beg your pardon...?

[What the heck is an emoji.]

[Video]

[maybeitsmabelline]

[He's perfect.]

He kind of acts like a clown! Maybe he was a clown in his past life--oh oh! Or a mime!

[Behind her, Little Dipper the Minior floats into view and bobs about curiously, thrumming at the Yamask in amusement.]

[Video]

[sassymaru]

I should hope he's prepared for a rapid career change!

[No clowning around on his channel, buddy.]

[Video]

[maybeitsmabelline]

Aw, maybe he wants to be the first clown ninja though!!!

[Video]

[sassymaru]

Ah?

And how exactly would that work, would you think?

[kscience]

[Newt looks absolutely goddamn thrilled, regardless of the mask.]

Oh, I love it! What's it called? And where do you find them?

[sassymaru]

It's known as a Yamask. And I received it from a local breeder.

My sincere apologies, I have no knowledge of where to locate the creatures in the wild.

[kscience]

Yamask? Alright, I'll make a note of that.

No worries, dude! I'll figure it out. Have you figured out what to name yours yet?

[sassymaru]

Supposedly, they bear masks resembling the souls of our dearly departed. When they gaze upon them for too long, they are overcome with weeping.

[... Yamask has flipped its mask around. Wearing it backward. Dancing a little.]

And no, not as of yet. I'm certain something will present itself.

[bent_the_world]

.....Now that's a Yamask!

[Korra's laughing, but in a clearly delighted way.]

[kscience]

Ok, that's a little messed up, but I'm also so fucking curious now and want to know more about them?

That's cool- I'm still having trouble naming some of my little dudes, too. Maybe try finding a name that'll fit with the names your other Pokemon have?

[sassymaru]

You like him, I take it?

[sassymaru]

He certainly does not resemble anyone I know. Perhaps his breeder could provide you with more information.

[He frowns, and glances back.]

... yes. That is... a possibility.

[Spoilers: Shadowmaru hasn't named any of his. Whoops.]

[bent_the_world]

Absolutely!

You can tell him I think his mask is cool.

[sassymaru]

I shall.

[He turns, to relay the news, but Yamask has already zoomed in closer, bouncing its mask up and down. Looking super pleased with this compliment.]

Ah, I see he's gotten ahead of us.

[Video]

[maybeitsmabelline]

[Insert a giggle-snort here.]

Who would expect the silly clown in the room to actually be the expert ninja?? What better way to to take people by surprise than hiding in plain sight!!

[Video]

[sassymaru]

How fascinating. What an unusual proposition. Perhaps we can use this to our advantage somehow in the future.

[Video]

[maybeitsmabelline]

The ultimate clown ninja!!!! I bet you'll make an amazing one too!

[Why yes, she is talking to the Yamask.]

You guys will be a great team!

[bent_the_world]

He sure is!

[Korra grins at the Yamask.]

Where'd you get him?

[Video]

[sassymaru]

[The Yamask wobbles a bit, before floating upside down.]

... I may be assuming here, but it would seem he agrees with you.

[sassymaru]

A local breeder was kind enough to sell him to me.

A... Ford Pines, I believe.

[bent_the_world]

Oh yeah, I know that guy!

Well not know-know but I see him on the Network and we've talked a couple of times. He usually has a ton of eggs.

I've got a Lapras egg I'm working on hatching right now.