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[scalpelofmarmora]

[The video opens with Ulaz walking somewhere in his house. Normally he wouldn't do that, but as the camera angle goes behind him, it is obvious that he is not the one holding the camera. Even though it is clearly following Ulaz, the video feed does reveal that there are a few new housemates. A Leafeon is wandering around near the couch with his Eevee and Alolan Vulpix following behind (apparently trying to act as a "mature" as the Eevee evolution) while a Bastiodon napped in one corner.

But as Ulaz reached the door which was already open, he glanced back]

You turned it on?

[Sorry, listeners. There was the sound of a happy Dreepy way to close to the device. A moment later, the faint sound of a Dragapult from somewhere else in the house. The Dreepy sounded curious now]

Yes, thank you, Meze, for turning it on already. [There was a faint hint of sarcasm there. He hadn't been expecting her to turn it on] Give it to me and you can go see Regris.

[He took the device from Meze the Dreepy and she was off! Ulaz just shook his head and headed inside]

I wanted to know if anyone had any advise of remodeling, especially bathrooms. I have had to push up my timeline of making changes to the house.

[He walked through the bathroom to the bathtub where Ozriv the Marill was standing on the rim of the tub looking in and Irkut the Espurr was on a stool also looking in. Irkut looked back at him and squeaked as he came over before looking back in.

Soon everyone else would be able to see too. There was a small dolphin-like Pokemon in the bathtub, playing in the water, but likely would have preferred more. She squeaked happily when Ulaz returned, popping up just a bit so she was closer]

This is Chatzea. She just hatched recently. It is colder outside and I'd like to give her more space to play in the water until I can get a pond build for her and the others. I thought I'd have more time to research, but it is important to start looking now.

[He reached in to give her a pet and Chatzea made a happy sound. Ulaz smiled faintly.

But this was interrupted by a commotion outside the room. Unintentionally, Ulaz moved the device to look at the door when he turned to see what was going on. There were a few Pokemon running around... until something went floating by making a clinking noise]

It's back again?!

[As Ulaz started to get up, he turned off the video feed]

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[crystalmaster]

[Radley smiled to see all the new Pokemon, especially the Leafeon. He was definitely surprised to see a dolphin.]

Oh wow. That's really cute. I wonder if an indoor swimming pool would be the best option, if you can swing that? I have one here.

[He blinked at the clinking noise.]

You've got a recurring visitor?

[scalpelofmarmora]

[Yes, the Leafeon was fairly new, at least to his house. The Leafeon was likely older than many of his original team.

But now that he can come back to the messages... He is back in the bathroom with Chatzea because he wants to keep her company]

Yes, it is. She hatched from a mysterious egg we found. She's quite playful. A swimming pool might help. At least so she can socialize more. Otherwise, it depends on others sitting in here with her.

[At least Jaxu and Ozriv were willing since water]

Yes, we seem to have a Klefki that keeps coming around. It is always trying to take my keys and leave.

[crystalmaster]

Cool. Do you have a room you can remodel with a pool?

[He winced.]

That sounds really annoying.

[scalpelofmarmora]

I could possibly use this room if I could figure out how to do it. At least a very large tub that could function as such.

[Irkut, still hanging out with the newest baby, squeaked and used his ability to lightly splash Chatzea. She replied with a similar squeak, happy about the splash]

Yes, it is. I wonder why it suddenly decided to come here.

[crystalmaster]

Hmm. I'm guessing it's probably easier to get a swimming pool from scratch. I could give you the number of the people who put in mine.

[He chuckled, watching.]

It seems like there's suddenly a lot of weird things happening to people.

[scalpelofmarmora]

Thank you. I would appreciate that. I will have to have them see what they think is possible.

[Chatzea splashed water in the direction of Irkut, not far enough to actually hit him, but the intention was there. Irkut squeaked dramatically, clearly just playing since it made Chatzea happy]

It does. This is the first time I've had any Pokemon that wasn't mine so determined to take something.

[crystalmaster]

Okay, just a sec.

[Radley went and got the number and read it to Ulaz. His Pokemon watched the antics.]

What do you do when it comes around?

[scalpelofmarmora]

[Ulaz would make note of the number as he would need to reach out to them later]

Sometimes it is bribery. Other times, it is essentially luring it outside.

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[bent_the_world]

Well, I don't know a lot about renovations that big, but you could always get one of those inflatable pools and blow it up inside for her in the meantime.

[scalpelofmarmora]

[Now that he can talk again after handling whatever the problem was, he is back with the young Pokemon]

Hmm... that is a good idea. It would at least allow her to be a little more sociable than stuck in here.

[bent_the_world]

It's what I did, way back before I moved to the seaside. It worked pretty well! My Pokemon that do best in water weren't isolated.

Now they've all got the ocean!

[scalpelofmarmora]

I see. I will have to try that then. I feel she is a little isolated here as many of the larger Pokemon I have now cannot get in here easily and she seems social.

[Chatzea squeaked up at Ulaz and the device happily]

Having the ocean is definitely nice for water Pokemon.

[bent_the_world]

Definitely best that she gets a way to socialize, then.

Moving to the islands to live on the beach was the best decision I ever made. For my Pokemon and me. I have a lot of water Pokemon. And I don't think my Gyarados would be happy in a pool.

[scalpelofmarmora]

Yes, I think so. She would like it.

I do not have many water Pokemon at the moment so I had not considered it. The two I have are Ozriv- [He gestured to the Marill keeping Chatzea company] and Jaxu the Spheal. I do have friends near the ocean so I might be visiting them more so she can enjoy.

[bent_the_world]

Water Pokemon are great! But I'm probably biased.

You really should visit the beach when you can. Not just for your Pokemon but for you!

[scalpelofmarmora]

Is that what you prefer to train?

I have visited recently for a friend's holiday party. It was quite nice and the Pokemon I took with me enjoyed it. One of them was Ozriv.

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[thetombkeeper]

[Assuming the Saturnalia get-together with Ulaz, Lucius, and Marik happened.]

There's a Dolphin pokémon? I've never seen one before- Not that I interact with water types much... She's really cute though.

[The size of the bath is certainly an issue, especially as she grows. Marik rubs his chin.]

Hnn. If you're looking for bathroom remodeling, you should hit up Lucius. Baths are his specialty from everything he's told me.

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[scalpelofmarmora]

[ooc: definitely! I would assume that it did]

There is. It is apparently a "Finizen" according to the Pokedex. She's very cute and playful.

[Chatzea chattered up at the device, apparently having already learned there must be someone else on the other end. The Marill called out to her and she squeaked again]

Oh yes, he did tell me about that. That is a good idea. I will have to ask him. He may have some advice for how to make it more comfortable for my water Pokemon.

[He had his own bathroom. This one was for Pokemons]

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[thetombkeeper]

Fi... Finizen.

[He pinches the bridge of his nose.]

Like... citizen... but with a fin...

[Siiigh. Marik shakes his head. On to a better topic.]

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[thetombkeeper]

... I know he doesn't check the network very often but if you shoot him a personal message, that should get his attention. I believe he's still in Ecruteak too.

[scalpelofmarmora]

Yes, the name of the Pokemon is very... interesting. But I have decided to call her Chatzea.

I will reach out to him and ask for his opinion. I'm sure Chatzea would appreciate it. Did you find a mystery egg as well?

[thetombkeeper]

Chatzea's a good sounding name.

[Totally not because it sounds like Chenzira.]

Does it mean anything in particular?

And I did, actually. It just hatched about a day ago. Cyclizar, whatever that is...

[He glances off screen for a moment.]

It kind of looks like... if a lizard and a motorcycle fused.

[scalpelofmarmora]

It is. It is a name from my people and it seemed to suit her.

It is a very old name that means "Great Ocean". It is not used so much anymore, which is a shame. I think it is a good name.

A... Cyclizar? Sounds interesting.

[thetombkeeper]

I love names like those. I always try to choose mine carefully and find ones with fitting meanings.

Ah! Yes. Give me a second...

[He picks up his gear and moves around a bit, cautious to keep the camera steady, then switches it to the back camera. The feed focuses on a curious little lizard creature that his Yamask is currently petting.]

That's a Cyclizar. Pretty sure the name comes from "cycle" and "lizard."

[scalpelofmarmora]

I try to as well. Many of the names used in my world do not have such meanings anymore so I am trying to use the ones I find the most fitting.

[Ulaz looked at the Pokemon when Marik showed him]

That is a curious creature. I see what you mean how it resembles a cycle as well.