141st moon [video

[paladinlost]

You know, I was under the impression that I'd taught my Pokémon to keep their word whenever possible. Yet it seems I was wrong, and now I've to deal with this thankfully small pile of eggs.


[The pile in question is, by any regular standards, enormous, but the years have long twisted Cecil's sense of scale when it comes to such matters. Still, Rosie the Clefable does look almost worried as she pats each egg in turn, and Cecil himself looks like he's battling a headache.]


If any of the available species catch your eye, feel free to buy an egg or two. Considering the circumstances and our... need to revise our agreement, I cannot promise they'll be available during our usual summer clutch, or even in the foreseeable future.


[Rosie turns away from the pile just long enough to shrug at the camera. Their trainer is a softy, there's no way he won't let them have their regular summer fun!]

Comments

[Video]

[tearsofademon]

{Ryner feels your pain.]

Huh. Have they at least given you a good reason?

[Video]

[paladinlost]

Something about an auspicious day for strong, precious children. Yet have they not all been strong and precious, over the years?

[Video]

[tearsofademon]

You'd think so. And even still, that's the sort of thing they should have at least told you before they did anything...

[Video]

[paladinlost]

Exactly! Their summer clutches have well-established rules and routines, which have worked perfectly for years. If they absolutely had to breed today, why not warn me first?

[Video]

[tearsofademon]

Right? That would've made more sense...

...Ahh, well, if you want, I could at least take one of the Magikarps in. It can stay in the bathtub until we get rid of the nuisance at the pond.

[Video]

[paladinlost]

That would be very kind of you. Heavens know Magikarp tend to be unpopular, even if these ones hatch with a surprisingly solid moveset.

[Video]

[tearsofademon]

I've never seen why. They're good, peaceful fish. They don't fight, they just float there, relaxing and enjoying their lives, like everyone should.

And for those people who value strength over everything, there's Gyarados.

[Ryner might be slightly biased.]

[Video]

[paladinlost]

Gyarados are worth far more than their power in battle. They're such delightful, affectionate creatures, though they can have trouble expressing it. And they can learn wonderful tricks, as long as you take the time to train them!

[Cecil is very much biased.]

[Video]

[tearsofademon]

See, you get it.

There are way too many people who don't.

[Video]

[paladinlost]

Still, I've not heard about any recent cases of Magikarp abuse... Perhaps people are learning, slowly but surely.

Re: [Video]

[tearsofademon]

Maybe. Ahh, and I think I have seen more people around who aren't as interested in fighting...

[Video]

[paladinlost]

It is now easier for breeders and trainers to travel without going through the Gym circuit, after all. That must have an effect, no matter how small.

Re: [Video]

[tearsofademon]

There is that. Honestly, once you get used to them, those teleporter pads are really something.

[He certainly remembers the days before they were a thing.]

[Video]

[paladinlost]

They make traveling so much easier, they feel like cheating. Those early days when reaching any city beyond Goldenrod felt like a victory seem so ridiculous, now...