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[hythlodaeus]

Good afternoon everyone, on this unforgivably hot day. I would like to invite those near and far to my ranch. You may have heard that I do ask my visitors for help with the myriad chores, but is that not natural? I help you, you help me...

A bit of hard work is good for you, I say. So lay down you preconceptions and come for a visit. I have a good handful of those shiny Eevees that you all adore so much. Or if that might not strike your fancy, there are a good deal more. Please refer to the Ledger.

As you can see, I also have a bit of a hole in my water type breeding stock. Those with a Marill that they would be willing to trade me should contact me. For my own purposes, I will also be trading for or purchasing Shiftry, Hoppip, Axew, and Victreebel. The sooner you're here, the sooner you might fulfill your dreams. So, what are you waiting for?

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[instrumentally]

Yes. It is called Mitochondria.

[As for his thoughts about her thoughts, or the lack there of, she cannot correct his assumptions, as she is not sure who she is being compared to. Speaking is difficult at times. There are so many words and thoughts inside her. Choosing the right ones... it is not always easy. Often she chooses nothing. Or perhaps the choice has already been made for her. A gap between herself and others that she does not know how to bridge.

But Mitochondria helps. Sends thoughts along, images and shapes and impressions. A connection to help her make other ones.]

struggles not to work in "powerhouse of the cell"

[hythlodaeus]

Mitochondria must be very useful, then, to have earned such a name.

[ With his gas stove, it all heats and comes together rather quickly. A little more fussing and he turns around to present her with a meal. He lifts the cork to what looks like a cookie jar but has poffins inside. He places them on the table next to her before seating himself with his own bowl. ]

So tell me, while the soup is still too hot, where are you from?

[instrumentally]

I agree.

[Mitochondria grins as she inspects the poffins. How does a Solosis eat, with all that goo in the way? Perhaps it is best not to ask.

Rei speaks, as she waits for her portion to cool.]

I am from Tokyo-3.

[hythlodaeus]

I knew of the first one, but not the other two. Not that I have ever been... Merely heard about it from my friend.

[However Mitochondria eats is between it and the poffin as far as Hythlodaeus is concerned. He picks up his chopsticks; they look absurdly small in his hand.]

[He regards the pair.]

Do you have any other friends here?

[instrumentally]

I have met a few people here. But, none were familiar to me before my arrival.

[In other words, she is on her own.

She picks up her chopsticks. These seem to be about the right size for her. She spins the sticks through the broth, picking up some of the noodles. It's good, when she takes a bite.]