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[pkemeter]

Greetings. My name is Dr. Egon Spengler. I am looking for participants in a study regarding Psychic Pokémon, particularly telepathic Pokémon, and the effects of their powers on human beings. Participants must be:

• At least 18 years old
  
• Willing to subject themselves to extremely powerful waves of psychokinetic energy
  
• Must currently be human
  
• Must not be deceased or undead in any way
  
• Must not have severe reactions to electric shocks
  
• Must not be pregnant or planning on bearing children in the next five years
  
• Must not be associated with any currently operating law enforcement agency
  
• Previous experience with the Psychic Pokémon is appreciated but not necessary

Participating in this experiment may or may not result in severe to lethal brain trauma or other unspecified side effects. Taking certain medication may alter the results of this experiment. There will be no material compensation beyond the satisfaction that knowledge has been furthered in the name of science. By participating in this experiment, you acknowledge all risk associated with the procedure.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the experiment.

[...He didn't...describe the actual experiment in question....]

Comments

[pkemeter]

We are likely not the first trainers to deal with such problems. I am sure there exist some form of...parenting book that deals with highly intelligent and unpredictable Psychic Pokémon.

[He rubs his thumb against his chin, thinking.]

We could go to the library. It would allow allow Faraday to select some new art books to study.

[ghoststanning]

[Ray stands up suddenly, looking excited.]

Great! We could probably find some different books to see what Sig likes too!

[... And then he promptly sits back down.]

Although we probably should focus on your experiment first, huh?

[pkemeter]

Nonesense. I've gathered the necessary materials long before I put out the advertisement. I just need to wait for the last few pieces of equipment to be delivered before we can proceed.

[He...may or may not have used up most of his funds for this.]

I'm sure we can expend the time to visit a library.

[ghoststanning]

I can't believe you! You set up a whole experiment without even letting me know? Some partner you are.

[He playfully hits Egon in the shoulder, and his cheery grin makes it obvious that he's not really bothered by it.]

Let's go, then! I need to make it up to Venkie anyway. I can't help but feel like the memory loss was partially my fault.

[pkemeter]

I haven't set anything up yet. I've just been ordering materials for the past week or so.

[He ruffles Ray's hair again before picking up his bag and slinging it over his shoulder. He digs through the bag for a PokéBall and tosses it out, causing Faraday to appear in a flash of light. She makes grabbing motions towards Egon as he hands her a tiny sketchbook.]

Onwards. Do you think it's worth asking Kölliker for her opinion?

[ghoststanning]

[Ray is just about to take out one of his containment units too before he registers Egon. He frowns slightly as he looks over his shoulder.]

It can't hurt, can it?

[He suddenly looks wistful. He loved reading stories to Ko before she evolved, but he's not sure how much she'd enjoy them now...]

[pkemeter]

[Egon gives Ray a curt nod as he pulls out Kölliker's containment unit and releases her. Faraday looks somewhat curious — she still hasn't seen Kölliker in her evolved form. What happened to her sister? She makes a questioning sound as she floats over towards her.]

Hi!!!

[...At least she still likes interacting with other Pokémon. Egon frowns, then clears his throat.]

Kölliker, Ray and I were wondering if you'd like to come with us to the library.

[There's a brief pause as the baby thinks this over.]

YEAH!!!!!! [Excited, enthusiastic.]

Can I pick the books I want? [Cautious, tentative.]

...Yes. Yes you can.

[ghoststanning]

Of course you can!

[Ray beams at her and he grabs Egon's hand.]

We should get going then! Before Venkman forgets how to tie his shoes or something.

[Let's go to the fucking library!!!]