Video 1| New Bark Town

[usedstockpile]

[The video clicks on and the viewer is assaulted with what may be an overload of cute. An absurdly handsome boy is having his face squished by an Eevee aggressively nuzzling its way into the picture, making both giggle. Those with weak constitutions and thresholds for adorable should be advised to avert their eyes.]

Ahaha, quit it, you! I'm trying to say hello.

[The Eevee settles down, but doesn't give up its spot in the frame. It's cute and knows it, which is dangerous.]
Hello~ ♥ You can call me Gil.

I'm new here, but I intend to explore and challenge the Pokémon leagues. I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy my time here. It's nice having surprises.
[...That was a trick of the light, there's no way the boy just sparkled. Maybe you're imagining it?]

Ah, right! This Eevee doesn't have a name yet. I asked, but it seems he never put any thought into it until now. I could use some suggestions, to be honest. I'm not that great at making names up.

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[beastofasister]

Since he's so cute, he deserves a cute name, don't you think? [When Manaka responds, she doesn't lift her eyes from his Eevee even as she addresses him, her hands clasped in front of herself.] Like... Cocoa, or Daisy! Ah, though I suppose it depends on what you find "cute" in your own tastes...

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[usedstockpile]

Aren't those all a little...twee? [Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it does seem a bit excessive for a boy, even if it wound up somehow cuter.] Though, I suppose that train of thought isn't bad.
[An Idea strikes him as he thinks on it...Hah. That's actually rather clever of himself.] ...Hah, actually, you've been helpful~ My thanks.

she doesn't have any angry icons free, i'm gomen

[beastofasister]

Eh? They're not "twee," they're cute! [Her smile fades as she finally lifts her eyes to his, cheeks puffing with girlish anger.] Those were just examples, anyway. There are lots of other cute names, like Caramel, or... Or Duke!

[...Yeah, while coming up with an example, she couldn't help remembering Mabel's way of naming her Pokémon.]

[usedstockpile]

Or Bel. Twee isn't a bad thing. Just a little...much, for a boy. Call me old fashioned if you like.

[beastofasister]

Boy or girl, it doesn't matter as long as it fits, does it? [ :T ] But... Bel is plenty cute, so I guess that's fine.

[usedstockpile]

It does depend on the creature, doesn't it? Your first two weren't...great fits. But you can't really be blamed, going on looks alone. Eevees are rather adorable.

[beastofasister]

It would help if you had other Pokémon, too. [She sticks her tongue out, childishly.] Then I'd know what kind of names are to your taste first.

[...Plus, it's true, Eevees are too fluffy and cute to look like anything but a Daisy.]

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[veggie_vamp]

Ooh, ooh, I have an idea! You can name him after a friend!

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[usedstockpile]

Ah...no.

[There's an obvious shaking of his composure for a moment before he rebuilds it.]

That's not an option.

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[veggie_vamp]

Huh? Why not?

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[usedstockpile]

It's complicated. Don't trouble yourself with it. I've a perfect idea anyway. Thank you for the suggestion, though.

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[veggie_vamp]

Huh... well, if you don't have any friends back home, you can make lots of them here!

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[meowbel]

Whoa, you got an Eevee too? And here I thought it was only going to be me and my brother! Between you and me, maybe we can start a little Eevee army of our own eh?

[She said with a giggle]

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[usedstockpile]

Hah, from what I gather that's not exactly a bad idea. I know of three paths they like to take, but it wouldn't surprise me if there were a dozen others. I'm sure he'll make that choice when the time comes.

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[meowbel]

Well, if he does want to join our little army, you know you guys are always welcomed right? Especially when you're a friend of Mabel's! Like I would ever want to turn you guys away!

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[dreamsofahero]

Well, you could name him after some aspect of his personality, perhaps, or something that you value that you associate with him. Or even his appearance, though keep in mind in that case that when pokemon evolve their appearances change, sometimes drastically so.

*Sion was just perhaps lucky that River didn't seem to mind keeping that name even after she was no longer a snakelike blue dragonair....*

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[usedstockpile]

...Hm. You've given me an idea. Thank you, Mister...?

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[dreamsofahero]

Sion Astal. And you're quite welcome.

[islandshore]

Hmm... Well, first thing you should ask yourself is if you wanna evolve him. Eevee's one of those rare cases where there's a huge evolutionary pool, and each one's pretty distinct.

So, say you want a Jolteon. A name related to lightning might make sense, but if you're going for the water-type Vaporeon, you could draw from oceans, rain, that sorta thing.