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[lifebloomsanew]

[It appears to be a small movie that pops up on the 'gear!]

[Opening with Rose Quartz holding a cardboard sign on which, in marker, is written the words 'THE ADVENTURES OF SUPER DOOF'. The 'gear shakes a little as Rose side-steps off camera, and the angle changes, the gear obviously being lifted.]

[A little set has been made out of cardboard, in some park in Goldenrod. There are cardboard railroad tracks. A Bunnelby is tied up with what looks like laundry line, on top of the 'tracks'. Standing beside is a Psyduck wearing a fake mustache. And twirling it menacingly. The Bunnelby 'struggles' appropriately, and a cardboard drawing of an oncoming train is dropped in front of the screen for a few moments, complete with very enthusiastic train sound effects provided by Rose.]

[But what's that? It's a Bidoof wearing a a bright red and yellow cape and little black eye-mask. He strikes a heroic pose before running right into the Psyduck, knocking him over where he sprawls on his back. (And the mustache right off his bill.) Then he proceeds to chomp through the laundry-line rope and sweep the Bunnelby into his arms. Rose makes a few train whistle sounds as the pair strikes a pose, then drops the first sign in front of the gear screen again.]

Super Doof saves the day!

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[plasticasshole]

[Oh, that's adorable. And there's a little Togepi in Connor's arms when he turns on the video, excitedly shouting "Togi! Togi!"]

Baby really enjoyed that. You should make more of these, they would probably be very popular with young Pokemon.

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[lifebloomsanew]

Oh I'm so glad!

[There's Rose, now sitting inside in her hotel room.]

Doofy just loves his alter ego, I thought it would be a fun way to share it with everyone and make him feel like a hero. I already know he is, but the world didn't.

[plasticasshole]

Would it be possible for Baby to meet Super Doof?

[Baby gets even more excited at the prospect.]

[lifebloomsanew]

I don't see why not!

Are you in or near Goldenrod? That's where we are for the winter!

[plasticasshole]

We're in Goldenrod. Would you like to meet outside the Game Corner?

[He reaches out to grab the gear, picking it up with Togepi still cradled in one arm. There's a series of beeps, and a Magnezone floats into view.]

Yes, Crockett, you can come too.

[lifebloomsanew]

I know where that is! When would you like to meet?

[plasticasshole]

Could we meet in a few minutes? If you're not busy, that is. Baby is very excited to meet Super Doof.

[And containing the little bundle of joy is becoming increasingly difficult.]

[lifebloomsanew]

Oh! Well, maybe a little more than a few minutes, Doofy isn't in costume yet.

[plasticasshole]

[Connor eyes the Togepi bouncing in his arms.]

An hour?

[lifebloomsanew]

An hour would be just perfect! We'll see you soon.

[plasticasshole]

[Connor is standing with a Togepi in a harness of sorts when Rose arrives, and a Magnezone floating behind them. Because god forbid Connor go anywhere without Crockett. He smiles as they arrive, and Baby starts to jump up and down.]

Hello. I hope I didn't make you rush too much.

[lifebloomsanew]

[Rose is along shortly, a towering eight foot pile of pink, accompanied by the Bidoof of the hour of course, and also Bunny who'd wanted come along as well. Doofy is in his costume.]

Oh no, not at all! Someone just wanted to make sure he looked just right before meeting his public.

[Even though that someone is half-hiding behind Rose's legs at the moment.]

[plasticasshole]

[Connor puts his hands on his knees and crouches down with a gentle smile to address the Bidoof.]

Hello. Would it be okay for Baby to meet you? He's very excited.

[lifebloomsanew]

[Doofy shuffles his feet, looking down, then up at Rose, then to Connor. He dithers a little bit more, and Rose smiles encouragingly down at the shy Pokemon. After a moment, he nods and cautiously comes out from behind his trainer's legs.]

[plasticasshole]

[The Togepi trills happily as Doofy comes into view. Connor encourages him to go over, and Doofy gets a tight hug from a very happy Pokemon.]

You may have found your biggest fan.

[He gives Rose a smile. Baby is adorable, and so is Doofy.]

[lifebloomsanew]

[The Bidoof squeaks in surprise, eyes widening. He was not expecting this.]

[Rose, on the other hand, is simply delighted by this and keeps nodding encouragingly to her Pokemon.]

Isn't that sweet? What kind of Pokemon is Baby?

[plasticasshole]

He's a Togepi. A fairy type.

[Crockett hovers over and beeps at Doofy in greeting. Connor pats the big Pokemon. The Magnezone is large, but friendly.]

I hope you'll make more shows. Baby is really quite excited for more.

[lifebloomsanew]

How lovely! I've never heard of them before - but there's so many Pokemon I haven't heard of yet. My friend Armin is so sweet, he sends me documentaries to help me learn all about all the different kinds.

[And Rose has watched them all, more than once. They're full of important and just interesting information.]

It seems so, doesn't it? Oh, we will, everyone had fun doing it.

[plasticasshole]

Oh, I've met Armin. He was kind enough to send me a Pichu egg and a Carvanha.

[And that Raichu is now a permanent member of his active team.]

It did seem like fun. I look forward to seeing what you do next.

[lifebloomsanew]

How nice of him! Oh, I have my very first egg right now! I got it from that clever Mr. Ford.

[Rose isn't sure quite when it will hatch, but she's keeping a very close eye on it. She's heard so much about hatching Pokemon and raising them from birth, she's thrilled to be able to do it herself - and so soon!]

[At least in Rose's idea of 'soon'.]

[A thought occurs to her as she watches the Pokemon, Doofy slowly becoming more animated and less shy.]

Oh! Maybe Baby could be in one!

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[sleepallthewayhome]

[Hey Rose, it's tiny you. From that one time.]

That's so neat. Did you make all of that stuff yourself?

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[lifebloomsanew]

Oh hello Newt!

We all made it together. Everyone pitched in.

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[sleepallthewayhome]

Wow.

It was really good.

Why did you make it?

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[lifebloomsanew]

Thank you!

Well for fun! And to share all these creative ideas Doofy has with everyone.

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[sleepallthewayhome]

[Newt nods slightly. But a bit uncertain. Fun things have come back into her life slowly here but they're still secondary to her trying to learn things or train, or work or just survive.]

That's nice of you to share them with people. Did it take you guys long to make it?

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[lifebloomsanew]

It's always more fun to share.

Oh no, not that long! Everything's cardboard and markers. We spent an afternoon making all the props.

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[sleepallthewayhome]

Do you think you'll make more of them?

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[lifebloomsanew]

Oh I'm sure we will! We all had fun. And it's...nice.

I used to make videos back on Earth. Different kinds.

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[sleepallthewayhome]

Really? Did you make them with animals from earth?

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[lifebloomsanew]

Oh no, I made them with Greg! We made music videos. He wrote such wonderful songs...

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[sleepallthewayhome]

Did you have to make props for those too?

[She's giving this some thought as....she has no idea what a music video is, aside from a guess or two.]

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[lifebloomsanew]

Sometimes! They were much more involved than this was, too. Oh and we had a video camera!

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[sleepallthewayhome]

What did you do with the videos?

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[lifebloomsanew]

Oh they were music videos! Greg was a musician.

[Well...she assumes he still is, but it's easier to use the past tense.]

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[sleepallthewayhome]

[She nods.]

But what did you do with them after you made them?

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[lifebloomsanew]

Well...showed them to people? And whatever else you do with music videos! Greg was the musician, I just liked to help.

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[fuelthefire]

[Oh man, this little drama has it all - danger, high stakes, a mustache-twirling villain, a dramatic rescue...! But...]

What happened to the bad guy?

[Does he get his comeuppance? Is he brought to justice in a court of law? Or does he sneak away while the hero is distracted, free to do bad deeds another day?]

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[lifebloomsanew]

Well...he was bested!

[Knocked over and everything.]

And won't be causing trouble anytime soon.

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[fuelthefire]

Good!

[And that's actually good enough for Krieg. Rose would know, she directed the production!]

Are you gonna make more?

[Because this was 10/10, five stars, A+, Would Watch Again.]

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[lifebloomsanew]

Of course! A superhero can't just save the day once and call it quits.

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[fuelthefire]

Yessssss!

[That is some genuine excitement from the big beef boy.]

This one was really good! I can't wait for the next one!

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[lifebloomsanew]

Thank you very much, and Doofy thanks you too. This was really all for him.

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[fuelthefire]

What kind is he? I haven't seen one like him before.

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[lifebloomsanew]

He's a Bidoof! They're a normal type. Oh they're very sweet!

Their teeth are amazing, they never stop growing! Doofy can carve all kinds of things with his teeth.

[They don't exactly look like what they're supposed to, but if there's one thing Rose has learned about art, it's that it doesn't have to look like what it's supposed to.]

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[fuelthefire]

That sounds super weird!

[He says "super weird" in an equally complimentary and enthusiastic tone, like that's one of the coolest things he's ever heard.

Because it is.]

What does he carve? Can I see?

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[lifebloomsanew]

Oh it is!

[Rose sounds equally gleeful.]

But you'll have to ask him, of course! They're his to show off. Doofy? Come here, this nice man has a question for you...

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[fuelthefire]

Fine fine fine!

[He's totally down to ask the Artist Himself. He's just got to wait patiently for the Artist Himself to appear.

Which he mostly does.

With a lot of fidgeting. But he waits!]