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[mamalike]

These freaky-necked things really don't let up, huh? I'm starting to think me and Ilex Forest just aren't meant to mix; every time we're ready to start that way, something comes up.

[Eda seems more amused than annoyed as she adjusts her Pokegear to show a battle: A shiny Hisuian Zorua, facing off against a Flamigo. The wild Pokemon is clearly getting frustrated as its forceful kicks keep making contact with Zorua without any results. The Zorua doesn't even flinch, in fact, it seems to be laughing.]

Anyway, this one can't be the smartest bird in the flock. Well, at least it's a good way to train up this new little guy!

...Maybe it's nuts, but I kind of want to catch the guy. I mean, you gotta give him credit for the determination, right?

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[nastyboy]

[....Somehow, Dimitri feels as though he is seeing a part of himself in that angry and very stubborn pink bird...]

Indeed. Even if one is not bright, they can be guided appropriately. I would say that I still had much to learn in the way of tactics when I was a student, but my professor knew how to best bring out my potential.

I almost feel, at least with battles against Elite gym teams, that I have managed to live up to at least a little bit of that.

[Look, Byleth. He's using his own brains.]

So... I think catching that one would not be a terrible idea, and I am sure they would be glad to have someone helping them. I know that I certainly was.

[mamalike]

Are you kidding me, you almost feel like that? You were the one telling me about how you figured out how to fight with the ratty toss back at grom! I bet your ol' teach would be proud to see how you're using what you learned here.

[She is entirely, delightedly sincere about this.]

Hopefully I can be just as much a help to this guy, huh?

[nastyboy]

[AH RIGHT. THAT TALK. Dimitri flushes a bit, even if he's smiling.]

I think that is a somewhat different type of strategizing, but - he did seem pleased when he arrived here. I have another rat, as a gift from him.

[Given by a god, even, basically.]

Anyway, I imagine that you will do wonderfully for him, with some patience. Finding what drives them as well can go a great deal. Some of my own, for example, do best with a rival, while others like the reward of food.

[mamalike]

Yeah, I'd say figuring out what gets each Pokemon motivated is one of the best parts of training them. Really makes you feel like you're doing right by them, you know?

Plus, it's just nice to get to know them better. They've all got their own personalities.

[nastyboy]

I agree. Honestly, it is something that I like the most about being in this place.

Although, if you ever have difficulty communicating and working with your companions... Obviously it would depend on the individual, but have you ever heard of the unique abilities of Psychic types?

[mamalike]

I don't think so. Unless you mean the unique ability to always know when I'm going to try to get them to take a bath?

[It's truly a reoccurring problem with her pair of Meowstic.]

[nastyboy]

Ha! Well, that is also an ability of sorts, I imagine.

[Not all abilities have to be helpful ones.]

But rather... Because of their psychic powers, those types can actually learn how to communicate with humans through a mental link. I have an Indeedee companion who has learned how to do it, and she has been a great help in communicating nuances between me and the rest of my team.

[mamalike]

Huh, no kidding. Yeah, I bet that really comes in handy! Clever little creatures, huh? I'll have to see if Willow and Goops are interested in that kind of thing... Those are my Meowstic.

[nastyboy]

There is no harm in asking! If they like a challenge, or learning new things, they may take to it quite well. And if all goes without any trouble, perhaps it would even make it easier for you to coax them into bathtime.