victory_road | 4th Recipe [Violet City, Video]

[The feed opens up on Jane's back as she bustles around the kitchen in the Violet City Inn - judging by how the camera isn't perfectly steady and the happy chatter of Pokemon nearby, someone else is filming. The video takes a turn - Dinah the Audino and Bettina the Golbat are fussing over a container of cinnamon, Dinah being the only one with hands to pour it over bowls of what looks to be rice pudding. Seems like Jane made them a treat, but she's still working?]

- August?

[The video shifts again to show Jane, the oven open behind her and holding a tray of...are those raisins? Come to think of it, there's a whole LOT of grapes left on the counter. Looks like someone got paid for her help in way too much food to eat before it goes bad.]

I didn't know you could work the 'gear! Have you been learning by watching me?

Delphoox!

[Jane chuckles, coming closer to put the tray on the table. Geez, that's a lot of raisins.] Goodness, I tell you I want to show you off and you get right ahead of me! Hold on, give me that so we can let everyone see you.

[August hands the 'gear over, and there's a blur before there's a clear view of Jane's team enjoying their special treat - and it's clear that August has become a very handsome shiny Delphox. He grins and ducks his head, shy, while the other Pokemon spot the 'gear and wave.]

I hope this isn't too much like tooting my own horn, but I do believe I have quite a good-looking team! And August has gained a secondary typing - he's Fire and Psychic now! [Jane sounds so excited by this.] I can't wait until we can actually converse, you know? But, erm, he does...need a little practice with his new powers. August, do you want to try something?

[The Delphox nods, removing a stick from his sleeve-fur. There's a subtle glow as he closes his eyes, and at first that glow surrounds the raisins, and they do begin to float...but when the glow disperses, they shoot out everywhere, and Jane and her Pokemon duck and cry out. The feed switches over to Jane's somewhat exasperated face.]

Ah! O-Okay, um, well, as you can see, he's...really not good at maintaining control yet. At least this time it wasn't anything that could hurt someone...but, I'm assuming practice is going to make perfect?

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He does look stunning.

Could I ask you about his colouring though? It doesn't seem to be the same as in the pokedex entry.

Thank you! I am very proud of him. He's quite well-behaved and always likes to learn new things.

[At that, though,] Ah, that's because he's something called "shiny"! They're not very common, but sometimes you'll find or hatch a Pokemon with an unusual coloring for its species. August, for example, hatched out of a strange egg I received. And yes, before you asked - he really did come out of an egg. It's weird, but it happened.

It's weird but somehow I'm getting used to the idea that all these pokemon hatch from eggs.

[Seriously, it is bizarre judging it by the standards of his world, but it seems normal in this one.]

Do all pokemon have a shiny form or is it just certain kinds? For example, my Amadeus is a hoothoot. Are there shiny hoothoots as well?

I believe there should be shiny forms for every Pokemon. I haven't seen a lot of shinies, but they are rather spectacular.

[Jane smiles welcomingly.] Ah, but where's my manners! My name is Jane Crocker, what's yours?

That is how it tends to work with young monsters learning new magic. And everything, really. [Asgore smiles.] Congratulations to the both of you!

Oh, hello again, sir! [It's the man who used to be a monster! Jane smiles.] I suppose it's just a little odd to me. Other Pokemon seem to know their element intrinsically. Then again, he simply gained this typing, so it must be difficult for him to understand.

Well, I would certainly say he's a pretty handsome fellow. I can't say I have a particular affinity for fire, but I do like the looks of that Pokemon... would you know where I could find it?

...as for practice, well, some people learn more quickly than others, I suppose. It's like that with any skill set.

Gosh, um, I actually don't know where you can find them? But the Pokedex must have some information on that. I actually hatched him out of an egg.

[She turns back to August, who is pointedly ignoring her to try and keep Bettina's long Golbat tongue out of his bowl; it's as if he knows Jane's talking about him but wants to be polite. He still sneaks looks, though.]

And gosh, I do plan on getting practice in as soon as possible, but I wanted to treat my team today.

Ah, me too. Just asking questions like that.

[His grandfather would be appalled!]

I'm Armin Arlert. It's a pleasure to meet you, Jane.

It's okay - I do much of the same, honestly. And it's nice to meet you Armin! I certainly hope you are able to see a lot of shinies in the future!

Hmm. Well, I assume they're in pretty significant demand, so I'm sure I'll be able to find them if I ask around.

But I really can't blame you on that at all, given that it seems like... well, it's practically like a birthday, isn't it?

He does look rather pretty... [Is that the right word to use in this instance? Hopefully. Hoo, uh that fire though.]

Uh, just a tip: you should try and keep things you really don't want to be on fire away from fire Pokemon. I-it can be really unpredictable sometimes.

[Maybe he should keep his mouth shut since he doesn't know for sure what he's talking about and she already seems to be on the right track, but... ehhh.]

I've never seen that Pokemon before, but if his magic is anything like a person's, I would imagine that it will take lots of practice to master it.

[Though there is one more point of interest...] You can speak with your Pokemon?

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I suppose so. I can't say I have experience with people using magic, though, but I'm sure practice won't be amiss.

[As for that...] Yes, they can! If a Psychic-type Pokemon is strong enough, or you have a strong enough bond with it, it can communicate with you telepathically! I've gotten to speak to one before, it was incredibly interesting.

[Pretty is a good word to use. August heard it; he grins and ducks his head again, a little bashful.]

Really? He's been very good with not setting things on fire at random, though. It's the Psychic stuff he's having trouble with.

An evolution? Mm, I suppose it is one of sorts. But this is his very last evolution, and that's kind of sad if you think about it like a birthday - the poor dear's only a couple of months old! He'll have plenty more birthdays after today, I'm sure.

He'll do fine, I'm sure. These creatures seem to learn quickly.

That is... interesting news to me. [He may or may not eye something offscreen for a moment.] Do they actually speak to you coherently? Or is it more of a nonverbal sort of communication?

It was nonverbal and telepathic on their end, but I spoke on mine. Even so, I'm really excited to see if August and I can do it someday! That way, I can understand his needs better, and he can help me understand the needs of my other Pokemon. I want to take as best care of them as I can.

That would certainly be helpful.

How long have you and August been together? He looks very strong.

Well, he hatched on August 31st - hence his name - and I try to train my team as much as possible while not overworking them. It's hard, but it can be a lot of fun and very satisfying.

That doesn't seem like very long at all! You must be a very good trainer. [Or maybe he's underestimating just how fast they learn.] Do you train them against wild Pokemon, or other people? Or both?

Did you raise his parents? What did he look like when he hatched? [It's pretty weird to be describing what is clearly some sort of fox as having hatched from an egg.]

Ah... I apologize if I am asking too many questions.

I train him against both! And Pokemon seem to grow very quickly, if you keep to some scheduled training. As for his parents...well, I don't know if they're out there or not. I never met them, his egg sort of...appeared in my room one day. So, I guess that makes me his parent?

[Oh Jane. When August can talk to you, you'll know exactly how much of a parent he considers you. For now, he is just all smiles in the background.]

Oh gosh, don't worry about asking questions! That's the only way we learn anything, isn't it? I tend to ask a lot of questions too.

Does that happen often? Eggs "appearing?" [Shit, maybe he's missed one or twenty.]

That's reassuring. Thank you for being patient.

I've heard it is a Thing that Happens. Whether or not it's often is still a mystery to me. And you're very welcome.

Ah. One of those things, I see.

Good luck with your training, then. I hope you and August are able to speak soon.

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