Pair talk 1

... Oooh, I’m absolutely starving.

Already? But you just ate!

I dunno why, but it feels like my tummy is bottomless lately. And now I think I’m starting to get kinda heavy...
Especially up on my back...

Whoa, really? Maybe that means...
Your flower is about to bloom! Aww, yay!

Wha—? You think that might be why? That makes me feel pretty nervous, for some reason...

The bulb on my back’s gonna bloom too, once it gets big enough!

Whoooaaa! I wonder what I’m gonna look like one day. Maybe...maybe I’m looking forward to growing up!

Yeah! Let’s both eat lots and lots so we grow really big!
And then when we grow up, we can show each other what we look like!

OK—it’s a promise! I’ll do my best!

Wow, your flower’s so big, Vileplume! I’m kinda jealous! I wonder if mine’ll bloom anytime soon...

Heh heh. I admire your enthusiasm. But let me warn you— the bigger your flower, the heavier and more exhausting it can be to carry around.

Whoa, really? Then why don’t you run around a bunch so you can get stronger?
I’ve been training lots and lots, so I’ll be ready for my flower anytime!

You are advising me to...run? I’m afraid that word doesn’t exist in my vocabulary.

Whaaat! But running feels so good! C’mon, let’s try it together!

While I appreciate the invitation...
just walking is enough to make me nearly fall from the weight of my own head.

Oh, that just means you really REALLY should run more to get stronger! Don’t worry—I won’t laugh if you fall!

Erm, you truly are too kind, but... Well, you see...
Oh, yes, that’s right! If I fall down, I’ll scatter toxic pollen everywhere. Don’t you think that’s dangerous?

Oh, I’m totally fine with poison ’n’ stuff like that!

Urk! My, aren’t you a persistent one... Would you let me consider it a while longer?

I dunno why...but I feel like I’ve known you foreeever. You think there’s a reason for that?

No way! I’ve been feeling the same way! What kind of place did you live in before coming here?
I used to live in a pond. It had a lot of tall grass growing around it!

Oh, oh! There was a pond by the tall grass I lived in, too!

You know, maybe we actually were living pretty close to each other!

I bet that’s it! Oh, and, um...did you used to see lotsa human kids around too?

I did! I’d see them fishing in the pond or playing with bug Pokémon in the tall grass!

Yeah! They were pretty noisy, but really lively and fun too!
Where DID all those humans go, anyway?

Good question—I really don’t have a clue...
But Professor Tangrowth says they’ll all come back some day! When they do, I bet this whole area’ll become a lot more lively!

Uh-huh! I’m sure it will! I can’t wait!

Heyyy... About that thing on your back...

You talking about my bud?

Yeahhh, your bud. It’s so preeetty...

Ehehe, I know, right?! And it’s been gettin’ bigger ’n’ bigger, too!

Whoooaaa. That’s pretty cooool. I wish I had a bud...

Yeah, but YOU’VE got your little buddy on your tail, there! That’s, like, super-ultra-MEGA cool!
Think your buddy’ll get bigger, like my bud?

Oh, I don’t know about thaaat. They’re already pretty heavy... I don’t want them to get any bigger...
Ahhh. Ooouuuch. Nooo. Stop iiit...

Wha—?! What’s wrong?!

Owwwwww... My tail buddy bit me...

AHAHA! Your buddy’s all like, “I wanna grow up big ’n’ strong too!”

Your flower looks striking as ever! I’m sure plenty of Pokémon come running up to you for nectar.
Am I right?

No, I wouldn’t say that... Does that often happen to you?

Yes! It happens all the time.
Everyone says the flower on my back smells so nice, and the little darlings just absolutely swarm it!
But it’s hard to know what you yourself smell like, don’t you think?

Now that you mention it—I believe you’re right. I’m not really conscious of my own smell.
It might actually be quite foul. Is that the case?

What? No, I don’t think so! In fact, I’m catching a pleasant whiff of you now...
*sniff sniff*

I’d advise a bit more caution! If you come too close to my flower—

What are you talking about, dear? It’s really quite a nice smell, so no need to worry!
Here—I’ll get myself a hefty lungful so I can tell you what I think. *sniiiffffff* ...Ngh?!

Oh dear!

Urk... *cough cough* *wheeze* Wh-what was that?! Pollen?!

My apologies. My flower produces quite a lot of pollen... And I’m afraid it’s poisonous as well.
I’m sure that won’t be a problem for you, but another Pokémon might well have collapsed by now.

*cough cough* I wish you’d told me that earlier, dear!
Ahhh... At least I’ve figured out why the other Pokémon don’t flock to your flower... *cough*

This place sure has turned into a nice place to live!

I know, right? There are a lot more Pokémon around than there were before. Makes things so lively!

Hee hee—you’re so right, dear.
Ahhh... It makes me a bit nostalgic about when the humans were still here...

I definitely feel ya there. They’d be right there with us during battles. Sometimes I’d even give ’em rides on my back. Nothin’ but good memories!

I was always playing together with humans, ever since I was small...
I wonder if I’ll ever see them again... Oh dear... Now I feel lonely.

Not really feelin’ that myself to be honest!
This place is startin’ to get real nice, y’know? I bet the humans’ll just randomly show up again one of these days!

Hee hee... You’re right! Goodness gracious, just look at me... I’ve grown so sentimental as I’ve gotten older!

Hey, I got an idea! When the humans come back, let’s make friends with some of ’em and go on a trip together!
Dense forests, cool mountains with an awesome view of the moon... There are so many places I wanna go!

Those sound like lovely places! What do you think about adding a stop at a mountain covered in pure-white snow?

That sounds awesome too! We gotta do it! Let’s make it a promise. Don’t you forget about it!

Hey, Pidgey, I was wondering... Is it fun to fly?

Oh, you bet! Up in the big, blue sky, a nice wind rustling through your feathers... It’s the BEST!

Whoa, that’s awesome! I wanna give it a go someday.
So, uh... How did YOU learn to fly, Pidgey?

Hmmm. How DID I? I don’t really remember learning!

You don’t? So you’ve just...always been able to? That’s amazing! I’m super jealous!

Really? But you’ve got that awesome flame on your tail, and you can breathe fire, right? I’d say that’s plenty amazing!
I think life’s more fun when you’ve got friends who can do stuff you can’t!

Yeah, but that’s not enough for me! I wanna fly up in the sky AND breathe fire at the same time!

Hee hee! Knowing you, I bet you might just be able to do that someday! I’ll be cheering for you!

MINE is hotter!

N-no! Mine is!

Ugh! Yeah right!

Grrrrrr!

(your name)! Lemme ask you something.
Me and Litwick are competing to see who has the hottest flame!

There’s no way yours is hotter than mine! Lookit!

Oh yeah? Well, check out how hot MINE is!
…I think we all know who’s got the hottest flame around. Right, (your name)?

Awww yeah! I knew you’d get it!

Yayyy! I knew my flame was hotter!

HUH?! (your name)! You shoulda said ME! OK, rematch! One more time!

Huh? What’s wrong, (your name)?

Yikes! Looks like we got a little TOO heated! Uhhh, (your name)...? (your name)!

Yo, Goodra! Fight me!

Aww, look at you, Charmeleon—just full of beans!
But fighting is dangerous, you know. Why don’t we have a nice chat instead?

Trying to get me to drop my guard so you can sneak attack me, huh? Yeah right, I ain’t fallin’ for that! Take THIS!

Oh dear, that really is dangerous! Come on—easy now...

Wha—! ...Tryin’ to put out my flame with that goo of yours, huh? You think that’s gonna stop me? Think again! GRAR!

All right, all right. That’s enough fighting, now. Let’s make up with a hug!

AHHH!!! MY FLAME! Get your goo away from my tail!
OK, fine, I admit defeat!

You really can be so dramatic!

Eeek! I’m scared!

Whaddya mean, you’re scared?! You ASKED me to show you my coolest pose—practically begged me, even!
And hey! Quit sprayin’ water everywhere!

I’m sorry! I can’t help it—any time I’m startled the bubbles come out.
Still, you may be scary, but you’re REAL COOL too, Charizard!

Hey, as long as you get how cool I am, we’re good. But listen, water ’n’ me...we don’t mix so well, y’know?

Can you do it again?!

Heh. Maybe some other time, bud.
If I rock that pose too much, you’ll stop appreciatin’ what makes it so cool.

No I won’t! Your poses are super cool no matter how many times I see them, Charizard!

I mean, yeah, of course. But breathin’ wicked-sweet flames takes a lot outta me, y’know? Maybe tomorrow?

Puh-leeeeeeze?!

Ugh. Fine! FINE! Just lemme rest a sec first!

Eek! You’re so scary!

Oof! Hey! Wait a minute... You’re doin’ that on purpose, aren’tcha? It’s seriously killin’ my fiery vibes...

You’re pretty impressive for bein’ so small. You’re good at making buildings and stuff, yeah?

Yup, I’m pretty great at building stuff! Well, most stuff.
Tall buildings kinda give me a hard time. Carrying heavy materials up to the roof is tough when you’re little.

Hey, everyone’s got their strengths and weaknesses.
Well, how about this? You can leave that stuff to me when we’re workin’ together.
Gettin’ up to the roof’s no sweat for me.

Oh yeah, you’ve got those awesome wings, Pidgeotto!
But can you carry real heavy stuff to the roof? Like heavy metal beam kind of heavy?

You kiddin’? That’s a piece of cake!

Whoa! Could you even carry Electrode?!

Electrode, huh? That might be a little tricky—it’s so smooth and slippery, I could end up dropping it.
Anyway, why do you even need to bring Electrode up onto a roof?

Oh, I don’t! I was just curious.
Y’know, I’m excited to get working with you, Pidgeotto! I bet that’ll make building even MORE fun!

Same here, pal! I’ll carry pretty much anything you need—besides Electrode!

*stare*...

U-uh... Yo, what’s up?

...Oh! I’m so sorry! I was just, errrr... Oh!
I was watching how hard you’re always working and thinking about how impressive you are!

Hehe, you’re gonna make me blush! But, uh... Does it really look like I’m workin’ that hard?

It absolutely does, dear. Even now!

Right...now?
... ... ... *flop flop*

Yes, yes, exactly! Isn’t it exhausting always flopping and hopping around like that?
Just watching you makes me want to snatch—errrr, I mean, it makes me anxious for you, dear!

Huh... I’ve never really thought about it, yo! I just know I can go all kinds of cool places as long as I keep floppin’!

I...I see... Well, I’m glad to hear it.
I was just a little worried about you, and I thought I could help by carrying you around instead.

Awww! Thanks, yo! But don’t worry about me! I’m super used to it! I could flop for days!
…... ... ...Whoops.…

Oh dear, oh dear! Are you all right, sweetie?
You know, Magikarp, you can always just let me know if you’re ever having problems like that.
I’ll come and catch—I mean, gently carry you wherever you want to go!

Um, hey. I was wondering—how do you get your leaves to be so shiny all the time? I’m kinda jelly.

Hmmm... Yeah, I’m not exactly sure. Maybe it’s ’cause I’ve been sleeping in some yummy dirt?

Yummy dirt? Do you—um, eat dirt?

Nonono—not like that. I just mean I bury myself in the dirt when I sleep.

Ohhh OK. But then...how do you know the dirt is yummy?

Er... It’s just really hard to put into words?
When I’m sleeping in some really good dirt, it just...feels yummy? Or something like that?

Ohhh, wow! I didn’t know dirt was so...deep.
So, um—where’s this dirt you’re talking about? I’m in the mood for a little snack.

Uh... Respectfully, you should probably give up on the whole “eating dirt” thing.

Hey... I smell this sweet scent whenever I’m talking to you. Why is thaaat?

Oh... Um... Maybe my nectar?

Nectar? Waaaiiit.
Whoooaaa. So that’s not drool, it’s nectar?

Uh... Yeah. That’s right.

Is it yuuummy?

Do you...do you want to try some?

Ohhh. Can I? Yayyy. Let’s see...
Om nom nom nom...
Ohhh nooo!

Uagh! Wh-what’s wrong? Did you not like it?

Nooo, that’s not it. It’s really yummyyy, but...
I bet it would be even beeetter with a Gastly’s gift.
Heyyy, could I borrow a Gastly’s gift?

Um, maybe you could go find your own...?

Hi there, Parasect... How’re you doing?

I am doing very great. Of course. Very great.

Really? Huh, maybe my timing’s off...
…I swear you smell like your spirit’s just about to leave your body...…

My...spirit?

Oh, no, it’s nothing... Just talking to myself.
By the way, it seems like your mushroom’s a bit bigger than when I last saw it...

Hehehe. Yes. It has grown larger.

I’m so jealous... Do you have a trick to making it grow?

I think you must find a very good dark and damp place and stay there.

You know... Sometimes when I talk to you, I’m not sure if I’m talking to you or the mushroom...

Hehehe.

*sniff sniff* Oh, it’s Venonat! Thank you so so SO much!

Huh? Thank me for what? What’d I do?

Wha—? I thought for SURE you brought some berries for yours truly... Did you not?

Huh? I never said I’d do that! Speaking of berries, though...
My special stash went missing! I was saving those berries for later, but now they’re all gone... I bet someone stole them!

WHAT?! I will NEVER EVER forgive the thief! Those were MY precious berries!

Uh, no, they were MINE... Oh well. Maybe I’ll go look for more berries over there.

*sniff sniff* Hmmm... Are you SURE you aren’t hiding some berries, Venonat?
’Cause I’d recognize that sweet-and-sour smell ANYWHERE—and it’s coming from your back!

Huh? No, why would I—OH! I know what happened!

C’mon, tell me! You ARE hiding some berries, right?!

Y’see, the berries were so ripe and looked so delicious... I was so happy I kinda...snuggled up with them and fell asleep.
Then, when I woke up, they were all gone... And now my back is kinda wet and sticky.

And you aren’t exactly the lightest sleeper. Oh, my poor, poor berries, crushed by your tossing and turning...

*munch munch munch*

Errr, you wouldn’t happen to be eating the berry that was sitting here, would you?

Om nom no—ahhh. Sorryyy. Was it yooouuurs?

It was. But more importantly,
it was covered in a fair amount of my scales. Are you OK? They’re highly toxic.

*munch munch munch* Oh yeahhh?
*gulp* Ahhh...

Wha—you swallowed it!
Um, you’re not in pain, are you? Does your stomach hurt at all?

Uhhh... Now that you meeention it... I think...
I think it was preeetty spicy! Maybe even tastier than uuusual!

I-I see. Well, I’m just glad you’re unharmed.

Heyyy... Can I lick your scales?

I’d really rather you didn’t.

Yooo! You’re lookin’ pretty goopy today! Maybe even goopier than usual? Or am I way off base?

Hehe, you can totally tell, right? I’m feeling SUPER goopy today! I bet I could melt pretty much ANYTHING!

That sounds awesome, yo!

And if I’m not mistaken—YOUR mouth goop is looking pretty top-tier today, too!

Hehe! I knew you’d notice! I’ve been meltin’ berries in, like, half a second today! Hold up, you gotta check this out...

*nom nom* *gloooop*
How ’bout THAT?! Pretty awesome meltin’ prowess, huh?!

AWESOME! So cool! You ’n’ me are basically the melting MASTERS today!

Totally, yo! …We’re goopin’, gloopin’, meltin’ machines! I’m gonna melt somethin’ else!

Ack! (your name)! WATCH OUT!

WHOA! My bad, yo! I almost sprayed my acid goop right at ya!

(your name)! Glad you’re OK! Guess we gotta learn to rein it in on days when we’re crushin’ it...

*sniff sniff* Something smells really super.

Ohhh, you can teeell? You must be a real scent connoisseur. Come cloooser, get a real good whiff...

Wait wait wait. You’re saying that’s coming from YOU?! With THAT scary face?!

Awww, come on. My face doesn’t have anything to do with it. Check it ooouuut...
Bwahhhhhh...

... ... ...

What do you thiiink?

Whoa! You don’t just smell good, you smell AMAZING! It’s wild you’ve got a scent like this with a face like that!

I said my face doesn’t have anything to dooo with—huh? Heyyy... I think I smell something good coming off you too.

Wow, really?

Yeah... It’s a sweet smell, kinda like a flowwwer... ...Even though your face is kinda scaaary too...

H-Hey, what’s my face got to do with it?!

... ... ...Um, hey.

... ... ...Yeah?

What, uh... What were we talking about?

... ... ... ... ... ...
Uhhh... I can’t remember.

Hee hee... Hahaha. You’re pretty forgetful, huh?

Ahahaha... Yeah, I really am.

Hahaha...

Hahahaha... Huh?

... ... ...Yeah?

Um... Why are we laughing?

Oh, um... I forgot.