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[mttbrandlegs]

[It's been a hot minute since Mettaton's had a rousing heart-to-heart with his fellow trainers, but despite his little sabbatical to earn up pokédollars for the future trip, he does have something to point out.

A complaint, if you will.]

Hello, darlings! How are you all doing?

[He's doing fair to middling, judging by the look on his face.]

So apparently I've been misled to think that the natural progression of a Goomy's evolutionary line would be into something more...snail like. Suited to my tastes, as it were!!

...How does one acquire a dragon from a snail? What kind of nature do you have around here?!?

[It's soon clear that the purple backdrop is not a backdrop at all, it's his Pokémon companion. Imagine that, he has a Goodra.

HE DIDN'T SIGN UP FOR THIS SHIT.]

Honestly, what am I to do with Silky now?! He's not what I expected, and I have never needed to care for such an enormous crea--erm. Friend!

[For a moment it seems as if Mettaton will remain displeased by this turn of events, but as soon as his new Goodra draws in close and pushes its face against his cheek, he lets out a sigh and a relenting smile, reaching up to pat Silky on the cheek. Sure, there's goo everywhere, but he doesn't seem to mind.]

...I guess I'll make do. He sure packs a punch, after all! But seriously now--do all Pokémon do this? All my other sweet darlings have just gotten bigger, maybe a bit flashier. This is quite the shift!!


((OOC: I'm still on hiatus and therefore bound to be slow, but I've had this post planned to roll out since his Goomy was level 20, lmao.))

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[zoomied]

You really want a snail instead of a super badass dragon?

[mttbrandlegs]

Excuse you, snails are wonderful creatures! It's not that I dislike dragons or anything, but I expected a snail through and through!

[zoomied]

Hey, hey, I'm not sayin' they're not wonderful! Maybe you can find another snail buddy?

[mttbrandlegs]

Mm...well, I could! Not ever to replace Silky, though. Just to have a snail!

[At that, his big old slime dragon nuzzles his cheek again, then sets its head on Mettaton's. The chiding that follows is quite halfhearted and amused.]

Oh no!!! Now I have to wash my hair, you silly boy!!

[...Yeah. He's not as mad as he sounds about this turn of events. Just surprised.]

[zoomied]

Yeah! That's the spirit!

[ Oh, okay. That's strangely not the weirdest thing she's ever seen. ]

That can't be good for your skin, eh?

[mttbrandlegs]

Ahaha!! That's a misconception, my dear!! Snail slime is good for the skin, and although Silky is a dragon now, I assume that the properties cannot be too terribly different! He started as a gastropod, so it stands to reason.

[Look. There's studies on the surface that back him up. He's a snail fan, he knows some stuff about his favorite little creatures.

So the fact that Silky is practically oozing on his head and it's not bothering him? That makes sense after his explanation...hopefully.]

I mean, it's not like I enjoy having to wash my hair extra, but it could be worse!

[zoomied]

[ ... Well, okay. That's a little weird, but as long as it's proven to not be, like, really bad... ]

Yeah? Still don't want to go spreading it all over my face or my hair.

[ Her job's dirty enough, so. Y'know. ]

[mttbrandlegs]

Fair enough! Not everyone enjoys the feeling of snails, and I absolutely do not judge!

[Much.]

Maybe it is fortunate that I have such a unique friend after all! I can appreciate Silky in a way that no one else can!! Thanks for giving me a different perspective, darling!

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[coolskeleton_95]

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[coolskeleton_95]

HE LOOKS SO HUGGABLE!!!!!

[mttbrandlegs]

He was always huggable!! Though I'd imagine you might want a towel while hugging him now, his silky swagger is off the charts!!!

[Which is Mettaton's way of saying that Silky is incredibly slimy. All over.]

[coolskeleton_95]

OF COURSE! BUT! NOW HE HAS THE CAPACITY TO HUG YOU BACK, YES?

[mttbrandlegs]

This is true!! He's got rather large arms now~

[Mettaton seems contented when the dragon hugs him right then and there. Oh, how could he ever stay upset at Silky? They were too good of companions at this point~]

[coolskeleton_95]

YOU CAN PRACTICE HUGGING WITH HIM!

[mttbrandlegs]

Only if I'm willing to take a bath afterwards!!

...I'm going to need to buy some more shampoo, I think!

[coolskeleton_95]

THAT REMINDS ME! I WAS THINKING! OF COLORING MY HAIR!

[mttbrandlegs]

Oh? Do tell, what sort of look were you going for, sweetheart~?

[coolskeleton_95]

I...DON'T KNOW. I'VE NEVER HAD HAIR BEFORE! I WAS ACTUALLY SORT OF HOPING THAT MAYBE...YOU MIGHT...HAVE SOME SUGGESTIONS?

[mttbrandlegs]

You've been here longer than me, honey!! I'd think you would have a better idea what colors you like.

That said...perhaps red? I think that might look nice, red streaks! Personally, I'm thinking of getting my hair dyed as well, though just a streak will do for testing purposes!!!

[coolskeleton_95]

HMM! YES, THAT MAY WORK QUITE WELL! I THINK! E-ER IF I MAY SAY SO, I THINK THAT PERHAPS...PINK WOULD LOOK VERY GOOD ON YOU?

[mttbrandlegs]

Pink~? Not exactly my boldest choice, but still certainly an excellent one!! It goes with my eye!

[Wink~]

I'll try it out if you will!!

[coolskeleton_95]

O-OKAY! WE COULD EVEN GO....TOGETHER?

[mttbrandlegs]

[Mettaton chuckles. Kind of a cutie, isn't he?]

I see no reason why we shouldn't!! It saves time, and with financial matters taken care of, I'm ready to get back under way soon anyhow! I simply need to finish my last work week after this one.

Do you know any good salons around here, or shall we be waiting til Goldenrod?

[coolskeleton_95]

I FEEL GOLDENROD WOULD BE THE BEST CHOICE! BEING SUCH A HUGE CITY, THEY SURELY WOULD HAVE PLENTY OF STYLISTS TO CHOOSE FROM!

[mttbrandlegs]

Agreed!! I think we'll look quite good after a trip to Goldenrod!!! I'll even pay for yours, sweetie! I've been working hard for my money, and what's better than doing something nice for a friend, am I right?!

Of course I am!!

[Clearly he doesn't need Papyrus' input to think he's already awesome. But hey, any positive feedback is always welcome~]

[coolskeleton_95]

N-NYEH HEH HEH HEH HEH HEH!!!! BUT OF COURSE! THAT'S SO NICE OF YOU, METTATON!

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[ruinimpendent]

[ ...Ah. It's Mettaton. Basch has a slight smile as he talks. ]

The creatures of this land are quite strange. I've not seen other odd changes, however.

[mttbrandlegs]

This is definitely the oddest thing I've seen in a while! And that's saying something, I'm a robot--oh. Or I was!!

[To say nothing of the other monsters. Mettaton just...leave that out for now. Though to be fair, Basch knows about his "ghost friend".]

Either way, I'll never stop loving my big silky beauty!

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[nobodyschemes]

[Ienzo can't help it--the man wants a snail over a dragon??]

While I image the difference in care would be rather...alarming, why would you want a snail over a dragon?

[mttbrandlegs]

To begin with, I find snails far more interesting and am more intuitive when it comes to their care!

Secondly, I'm not terribly attached to dragons?

[Buddy, you're the second one to question why he'd rather have a snail. Gosh, can't people have preferences?!]

[nobodyschemes]

One would think dragons are vastly more useful, though. They are stronger, likely larger, and possibly capable of flight.

[mttbrandlegs]

[Mettaton raises an eyebrow, and makes a show of looking back at Silky. The gooey dragon tilts his head at his owner curiously. What's he on about?

Mettaton eventually turns back, wearing a nonplussed expression.]

...Well! Two out of three is respectable! But Silky isn't flying with those antennae, I assure you! And besides, power is relative if you take type disadvantage into account, wouldn't you say?

[nobodyschemes]

Type...advantage?

[Someone is new here.]

[mttbrandlegs]

Oh. Oh! Are you new?! My apologies, let me explain myself!!

[Mettaton assumes much, but it also gives him an excuse to jabber about topics he's not necessarily expert in.]

Pokemon all have types! Like Superstar--my Pidgeot!! He's a Flying type, and he's weak to Electric! Simple really, flying types being easy to strike down with electricity!

There's Silky too. He's got his own weaknesses, I'm sure!! I just haven't encountered one yet!

[nobodyschemes]

[Ienzo glances down at his arm where his Ralts is currently hiding his jacket sleeve.]

That does make her information on the...Pokédex make a bit more sense. Have you asked anyone about your "Silky's" weaknesses? I'd think that would be almost vital information.

[mttbrandlegs]

I haven't, but I think a practical approach has suited me well thus far! It's not hard to figure out what my Pokémon are weak to in battle, and I tend to figure that out prior to fighting gyms!!

Clearly my method works!! After all, I've gained two gym badges with little struggle!

[Sure, some of his friends had fainted in the attempt, but Mettaton made sure they were alright after the fact. that's all that matters.

He's not the smoothest about tactics, that's for sure. But he still sets up his team passably. It can be forgiven, right?]

[nobodyschemes]

Gym badges?

[mttbrandlegs]

[Right. New.]

Oh, it's just something trainers can do if they are so inclined; the Gym Leader challenge! There's eight in the Johto region, and that's what I'm going for!! It's definitely worth the prestige, and there are benefits related to it, such as discounts and publicity!

[Mmm, he loves being the center of attention.]

[nobodyschemes]

I see. Those who complete these challenges are celebrities, then?