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[If you wanted a Meowstic and a Luxray purring and rumbling over each other on video, today is your lucky day. Even Pinsy the Skitty seems in a pleasant mood, and peers at the camera from atop the Luxray's head. Their trainer is also in shockingly good spirits compared to his last few public broadcasts. And look! He even shaved the beard off!

Yes, the video's a bit crowded, but what matters is the message.]

Happy First Day! I don't know if that means much to anyone here -- there seemed to be a lot of partying last night -- but it has a bit of significance in my world. It's a time to celebrate the previous year and the friends and family who made it wonderful.

So, on behalf of most Thedosians here, I'd like to extend an invitation to everyone, friend and stranger alike, to a gathering this evening at the Goldenrod Inn. Just ask for the private ballroom. There will be food -- and free drinks.

[Anders gives a wink before shifting the camera to get Hawke rather than his team in the background of his shot, though her smile is about as sardonic as usual.]

If any of our friends are unable to attend but would like to see us today, let us know and we'll do our best to meet up before this evening.

[Attached is a file noting the address and time of the party.]

[action - goldenrod inn]

[The gathering itself is pretty low-key for the setting. There are a few tables set up together in a fashion suspiciously reminiscent of a medieval banquet hall. Some hors d'oeuvres, main and side dishes, and desserts for humans and Pokemon, nothing too fancier than you'd find at a casual dinner, are placed upon the tables, and drinks of both non- and alcoholic variety can be acquired from their own bar. The only hotel attendant actively engaging is here, and only to make sure minors don't grab the rum or something.

The rest of the hall is open enough for a few dozen people or large Pokemon to move around in comfortably. Eat, drink, and be merry!]

[Making your own toplevels for friends old and new is a go! uvu]

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[Dorian's brows raised. Looking at the creature, it was hard to imagine it longed for a mother. The blond appeared to have taken on the role, and there was nothing short of adoration in those eyes.]

[The former mage peeked over at Viridis, who eyed him knowingly. Its expression drifted into the "Don't even dare" territory, which might have made him laugh, if not for the tender moment in front of him.]

He seems a gallant and sweet creature, I will admit.

"He is." Walter assured him, tucking Assumption in the crook of his elbow, thumb idly petting his skull.

At being called 'gallant and sweet', Assumption wagged his tail cheerfully. He wasn't sure what 'gallant' meant but Walter hadn't taken offense so that meant it was a good thing! He replied happily, in that language only Pokemon seemed to understand. "Thank you! You look gally-aunt too. And so do you." Assumption had finally spotted Viridis, waving to him from Walter's arm.

"He seems young, judging by how he behaves at times." As if it wasn't obvious from the little Pokemon's behaviour right then and there. Walter couldn't help a fond expression as he looked over Assumption, although it faded back into his normal, placid look when he lifted his eyes back to Dorian.

[Even Viridis couldn't resist the cubone's charms. Though he tried to give the creature a speculative look, the way it spoke quickly charmed the serpent. He slithered over, touching his nose to the foot of the creature. Though its expression remained a scowl, its mannerisms were friendly, at least.]

Young indeed. [Dorian scowled down at Viridis, mildly annoyed that it had never been so friendly to him.] I suppose I can see how it would be difficult to process -- [He frowned.] things.

Assumption giggled when his foot was touched and tugging on Walter's sleeve. Down please! Walter glanced over at him. "I won't pick you up again." But Assumption nodded seriously, showing he understood. Once on the ground he smiled up at Viridis, not bothered by the size or type advantage the Servine had on him, and began to tap his club on the ground. Among other Cubones and Marowaks, the way he was currently rapping the bone on the floor would be a friendly message, rather than a warning of danger.

Walter nodded, thinking carefully before speaking up again. "Apparently the Pokemon we are given in this place reflect something about ourselves." He wasn't afraid to admit that much. He reached into a pocket to retrieve his PokeGear, intending to identify Viridis. "May I?"

[Viridis swayed to the side, his head tilting at the motions of the smaller creature. He gave an uneasy glance to his master, then looked back at the infant. After a moment, he lowered himself to the floor, curling up as to look both less threatening and to simply be on his level.]

[Stubborn blighter, Dorian thought to himself.]

[The mage nodded his permission to the other man, still mulling over his words. He crossed his arms over his chest, staring down at Viridis. He certainly could see the similarities between the two of them but...]

What is it that you two have in common, then?

Assumption grinned, lying on his belly with Viridis. He reached out and very gently booped Viridis' nose with his paw.

Walter hadn't expected the question. He hesitated, listening to the Pokedex give him a little information on Servines, albeit nothing about their demeanour. Once he tucked his PokeGear away he avoided looking at Dorian, instead focusing on Assumption and his childish antics. "I also grew up without a mother. Or a father. I was raised by priests in an orphanage, deep in the woods of Silent Hill." Although Assumption was orphaned by death; he had been orphaned by his parents leaving.

[Viridis reared back, snorting in offense. He glowered down at the creature, briefly considering administering a vine whip in retaliation. However, both a chiding look from Dorian and a glance at the innocent face of the creature below pacified it for the time being. He lowered himself once more, nudging his nose back against the Cubone.]

[The second Walter spoke, Dorian found himself gripped with guilt. A frown crossed his lips, and he too averted his gaze.]

I apologize for bringing it up. [He considered apologizing for Walter's circumstances, but instead bit it back. If anyone had apologized to him for his struggles, had offered any amount of pity, he might have slapped them.]

Walter shook his head. "That's...life." He said simply, echoing what he had said earlier about Assumption lacking a mother. "I never knew them. Assumption knew his mother." It didn't make it easier, knowing his parents had left after his birth. But even as a child he had found it easy enough to mention - it wasn't as if he was alone in the orphanage. In his eyes, Assumption's situation was far, far worse. To have a mother, and then to lose her...

It was a good thing Viridis hadn't attacked Assumption, not because it would sting the little Pokemon (Assumption was very high level and could endure a vine whip from him), but because Walter would not have been at all impressed. But Assumption merely giggled. He made a point of showing his paws and tucking them under his belly. No more nose boops! His tail wagged when Viridis nudged him again. Walter watched them quietly, gaze faraway as he delved slightly into his thoughts.

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