[Manaka giggles at the Ninetales' reaction, tilting her head and leaning aside like it'll help her get a better look. When Zack speaks again, though, her gaze lifts back to his face.]
Mm, that makes sense! [She was hoping he could tell her where to catch one of her own, but the pang of disappointment does nothing to dim her sunny disposition.] It's natural to be biased toward your first. I am, too!
Oh, me? [Idly, she sets a hand on the top of Mochi's head, fluffing his fur with her fingertips.] I was minding my own business, and he flew right into me! I still don't know where he came from, since I've never run into another one like him. But he was all dizzy and confused afterward, so I decided I should take responsibility.
[None of that is true, but she can't exactly say that Team Rocket gave him to her along with her starter. The lie comes out smoothly, Manaka's smile unfaltering as she spins the tale.]
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Mm, that makes sense! [She was hoping he could tell her where to catch one of her own, but the pang of disappointment does nothing to dim her sunny disposition.] It's natural to be biased toward your first. I am, too!
Oh, me? [Idly, she sets a hand on the top of Mochi's head, fluffing his fur with her fingertips.] I was minding my own business, and he flew right into me! I still don't know where he came from, since I've never run into another one like him. But he was all dizzy and confused afterward, so I decided I should take responsibility.
[None of that is true, but she can't exactly say that Team Rocket gave him to her along with her starter. The lie comes out smoothly, Manaka's smile unfaltering as she spins the tale.]