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[nightyorb]

So, here's the deal.
I've been looking for a certain pokemon with a certain something called an egg-move.
I've heard you can get those through breeding, but honestly, I don't really feel like tangling with that.

I recently caught one of those odd-coloured pokemon, but I don't really want to keep it.
I've heard that some people really like collecting them.
So, here is my offer -- I'd like to trade my shiny for a Nincada with the move Silver Wind.

A bit more information about the shiny I caught - It's a level 13, shiny Grimer. Male.
He's got the ability Stench, which means each time he hits another pokemon, there is a chance for them to flinch.
He seems pretty friendly? I haven't had him for very long, but he seems to be making friends with Gozgoz, at least.

Again, I'm looking for a Nincada with Silver Wind.
If anyone is interested, let me know.


[Accompanying the post is a picture of a Shiny Grimer sitting next to a Trubbish, the two happily feasting on old pizza boxes. It's kinda cute if you like the trash boys.]

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[ohmylord]

ok but i can do that if sumone has a girl nincada for me to breed my larvestra with

[nightyorb]

I don't know anyone who owns one, but if you can find one, the grimer is yours.

[ohmylord]

i kno thace has a boy one so maybe i can see about breeding with my butterfree

its just that yu allways get more that are the moms speesees

[nightyorb]

[Oh god this is as bad as some of his friends' chatspeak. It takes Riz a bit too long to figure out this person means species.]

I don't really know much about breeding.
Would it be a problem to just keep trying until you get a Nincada?

[ohmylord]

[IT'S A HARD WORD TO SPELL OK OK?]

not for me but it mite take awhile to get the nincada

since most girl pokemon only can breed once a month

[nightyorb]

I can wait.
I hope you won't mind me keeping the Grimer until you've got the Nincada though.

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[insidegalra]

[A short video opens with Thace sitting in what looks like it might be an extensive Berry garden. Or greenhouse? It's probably inside, at least, and there are many large pots with bushes in various states of growth. Beside him is a Muk. A shiny one who's waving her oozy appendage.]

Yrmok wanted to say hello, it seems.

[He continues with text because some people are more comfortable that way.]

Hepta, my ninjask, and I would be happy to help if we can. I read that Ninjask can learn Silver Wind by TM, although it seems like I would need to go to the Christmas market to get one. The question is whether he'd pass it down to his offspring, I suppose.

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[nightyorb]

[Riz decides to stick to text. There is some comfort in being able to think over your words a bit longer, more so than in a face-to-face conversation, at least.]

I don't really know anything about pokemon breeding.
There is someone who offered their Larvesta to breed if someone has Nincada or Ninjask to breed it against.
Would that work?

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[insidegalra]

[He chuckles fondly, although that doesn't come through the text.]

I'm happy to work with Claudia and see what we can do for you. Maybe I'll see what else Hepta can learn while I'm at it to give your future partner an advantage.

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[nightyorb]

Oh, you already know her? That'll be an advantage.
I've only got one pokemon to trade though. Will that be all right?

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[amaure]

Are you certain you wish to be rid of him? I rather think he suits you and your trashpile.

In terms of breeding, I see others have responded to you, but should you find them inadequate or need aught else of the sort, there is a breeding ranch south of Goldenrod. The owner of such is an eccentric fellow, but his work is not like to leave one wanting.

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[nightyorb]

HEY. GOZGOZ IS A TREASURE AND YOU SHOULD BE REALLY GLAD HE CAN'T READ.

[Riz wrestled him for a barely expired bag of bread rolls and they've been buds ever since. And you don't insult his buds.]

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[amaure]

Oh, do you take the mere mention of what he is to be an insult? Would you be as bothered by my naming a Meowth a feline? Truly if you loved him as you say, his state of being a sentient pile of trash would not be taken as the grievous insult you do.

But I suppose it is yet a pastime of yours to take offense when there is none to be taken. It must be so exhausting for you. You have my pity.

[He says this, but in reality he used to take offense to even the most minor of offenses. Perhaps not quite anymore, but still.]

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[nightyorb]

*Please*. I've been called a Goblin in that tone of voice enough to know that even something that's true can absolutely be used as an insult.
Especially by snooty assholes like you.

[Like. Objectively, it was true he was the briefcase kid in middle school.
But the other kids sure weren't using that term as an objective descriptor.]

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[amaure]

You will have to forgive me, I had simply forgotten that written word held an audible tone for the insecure.

I'll be certain to not make the same mistake again. Maybe.

Now, if you are quite finished with your one-sided squabbling, mayhap we can get back to the original topic?

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[nightyorb]

I'll dance around naked before listing to any piece of advice you've got.
I'll probably be better off for it.

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[amaure]

Come now, you need not lash out at me simply because you barely know how to conduct yourself when offered an olive branch. I have scant reason to mislead you.

Come, shed those prejudices you so abhor, there is little reason we must needs forego civility.