Pair talk 10

Hey! Hey, Serperior! How’d you get so BIG?

Well now, let me think... Perhaps it’s because I make sure to eat a variety of different foods.

Ohhh, OK! Then I’m gonna eat lotsa different foods, too!

You know, if you really want to grow big, exercise and rest are important as well.

Um, OK, so, um... I gotta eat healthy food and do regular exercise and...and sleep a whole lot...

It’s not just about sleeping a lot—it helps to go to sleep and wake up early. As for exercise, I stretch before I work out my vines and—

Whoa! Ahhhhhh... That’s so much stuff. Where do I even START?!

Oh dear, was that too complicated? Forgive me, little one. Let’s see... How about regularly basking in the sun?

“Bask-ing?”

In other words, relaxing in the sunlight. It’s needed for photosynthesis, after all.

Ohhh! I get it! Yeah, that’s definitely something I can do! Thanks so much, Serperior!

Yooo, Conkeldurr! You’re always carryin’ around that concrete, right? Doesn’t it get heavy?

Nawww. Ya jus’ gotta train fer it! Become one with the concrete ’n’ use it to get stronger!
Every mornin’, I wake up ’n’ do about 500 or so concrete swings, and every night before I hit the hay, I do about 1,000 concrete lifts!
And when I’m sleepin’, I’m dreamin’ of concrete! At this point, it’s basically an extension of these ol’ arms of mine!

Uh... Wow. That’s pretty cool, but, uh...I dunno if it’s somethin’ I’m interested in doing myself!

Them muscles o’ yers are kinda puny-lookin’, Frogadier! Do they give ya the power ya need in a battle?

It’s true that my muscles aren’t super strong like yours...
But that’s OK ’cause I’m super fast!

Aha! So what you’re sayin’ is, you’ve still got room to get super strong ’n’ become a double threat!

I, uh...huh? I dunno if I like where this is goin’, yo...

Yes indeed! I do believe it is time fer a li’l trainin’!
Here, I’ll lend ya my concrete! Doin’ a hundred swings or so oughta start ya off right, I reckon!

Aggghhh! Yooo, no way!

Froakie! I heard you played with my Dreepy today! Thanks for that, yo!

Thanks, yo!

No biggie! I had tons of fun chasing Dreepy around!

Yo, I was super surprised to hear that you caught Dreepy!

I thought Froakie was spacing out, so I dropped my guard!

Shucks, I just got lucky! Dreepy was zipping around so fast I couldn’t keep up with them at all!

Awww snap. I bet you’re just pretendin’ to be humble right now to get us to let our guards down for next time!

You think so? Hehe!

Ohhhh, you’re a tricky one for sure, yo!

I’ve been meaning to ask for a while now, dear, but that long thing you’ve got there... Is that your tongue?

Indeed, it is.

So, you’ve got your tongue wrapped around your neck? Why would you do that?

My tongue is extremely sensitive. With it, I can sense any presence in my vicinity.
For example, I can tell whether someone is hiding behind a wall.

Oh, my! How very useful! I think I’ll give it a whirl myself.

Oh? Do you have abilities similar to mine?

I couldn’t tell you, but who knows—maybe I’ll sense something!
All right, here I go!
*bleeeh* ...Hmm... I’ll give it another go. *bleeeh*

Well? Do you sense an unseen presence?

Hmmm... Aha!
Yes, I feel something! I feel...thirsty!

Your sensation of thirst is not an unseen presence...

Ugh... GRRR! This is the worst!

What’s the matter?

Corvisquire! Your timing is TOTALLY perfect!
The back of my neck is itching like crazy, and there’s not a thing I can do about it on my own!

You want me to scratch it, yeah? Fine, I guess... Hup!

Ack, no, not there! You gotta scratch a little more to the right! TO THE RIGHT!

Over here? Hup! Hyah!

You’re SO close! Just a little more to the left!

What? You mean here? Hah!

Yeah, that’s the spot! Just give it a big ol’ scratch!

What’ve I gotten myself into?
Hm, maybe if I crank up the speed... Hyah! Hyah! HYAH! *pant* *wheeze*

PHEEEW! What a RELIEF! You are a total lifesaver! Here! Take this for your trouble!

A single berry? After all that scratching?

Darn... I can’t find anything anywhere.

Oh hello, Tinkatink. Are you searching for something?

I’m looking for stuff to make my hammer with... ... ... ... Oh!
Hey, Corviknight, didja know you are SO COOL-looking?!

Hm? Oh, err, yes. I see you have an eye for quality, Tinkatink.

With that really neat color and hard body... SUPER cool!

Heh heh. Why yes, I do have a rather beautiful glossy finish, and these feathers are quite sturdy indeed. They provide excellent protection.

Yeah, exactly! Super sturdy and perfect for smashing stuff with!

Indeed, even if I were to be smashed by— Wait, did you say perfect FOR smashing?

Yayyy, I’m so glad I finally found what I was looking for! I’m gonna make the coolest, bestest hammer!
Now how many feathers should I take? Hmm...

Errr... You know, I just remembered an urgent matter that requires my attention, so...I’ll be going now.

Hiya! Didja fire any of your head missiles today?

Naw. It’s jus’ so peaceful round these parts, y’know? Not much reason to fire off these young’uns.

Awww... Then it’s NEVER gonna be my turn...

You wanna get launched that badly, huh?

Yeah! I wanna shoot through the air and go WHEEE!

Ya never know whatcha might find when ya touch down, though. Could be a battle with a dangerous opponent!

But if I don’t get into those fights, how am I ever gonna get as strong as you?

Hmmm. Yep, that’s a good point there.
I always figured lastin’ peace was a good thing...
But now I reckon that might rob us of opportunities to get stronger!

Yeah, yeah. Less talking, more launching!

Hi there, Drakloak! You look like you’re working hard like always!

Hey! You’re a pretty hard worker yourself, Tinkatink! It’s super cool to see from someone who’s still so little!
Kinda jealous to be honest, yo. My li’l one doesn’t do much of anything!

Aw, thanks! But I’ve only just begun to learn and ma-chure!

…That’s...so...CUTE!!!…
Yooo, you’re makin’ me feel parenty feelings, and I’m not even your parent?! Wanna join the fam? It’ll be great! I bet my li’l one would love it too!

No way, I wanna be an independent grown-up real soon! But thanks for asking!

Wooow. You really are a mature li’l Pokémon!
I just can’t help but worry about ya goin’ through life all alone, though! Maybe if you had a teacher or somethin’?!

Don’t worry! I’ll be OK ’cause I’ve got this hammer!
Graaahhh!

WHOA! That’s a pretty cool hammer! It’s kinda little but seems to be really well-made!

Hee hee! I made it all by myself!

Seriously?! Yooo! You can make stuff, and you’re strong and... Huh... You might be more of a grown-up than me!
Guess I don’t need to worry about you after all! I’m sure you’ll grow and mature just fine, Tinkatink!

Yeah! And good luck with your li’l guy, too, Drakloak!

Your fur looks so fluffy, Sprigatito! Mind if I touch it?

Yeah, that’s fine. Just don’t make it tickle, OK?

OK, got it! I won’t make it ticklish.
Hah!

Gah!

Wooow... It’s so curly and fluffy...and so super SOFT! It’s amazing!

Oh, come on! If you’re gonna do that, then I guess I’ll just... Yah!

Whoa!

...Huh?
You’re kinda moist and smooth...and doughy and soft... So nice to the touch!

Hehehe... Your paws are so squishy too, Sprigatito... It’s neat how we’ve got all these different textures! ♪

Yeah... There’s so many kinds, and I wanna feel them all! ……Oh, hi, (your name)!

Since we’re already on a roll, let’s see what textures (your name)’s got going on!
Hah!

*squish squish*... This is fun!

! ♪ Fluffy, curly, soft, and squishy... ♪
We got to experience so many different textures today! How wonderful!

*flop flop flop flop flop* Phew! Guess that’s enough exercise for today!

What? That’s not even close to your highest potential.

Huh? I dunno what you think you know about me, but this is definitely all I got, yo.

I bet you can flop much, MUCH higher than that.

No wayyy! It’d be dangerous for me to flop up too high!

Come on, just think about all the grueling battles you’ve endured up until now.

Uh... I’ve never battled, yo.

OK, forget that. The point is you’re the type of Magikarp who could always be striving for greater heights.

You really think so? Well, I guess I can try to flop just a li’l bit higher... *flop FLOP*
Ow! Yooo...I think my abs are crampin’... Maybe changin’ things up isn’t really a good idea after all!

Don’t worry. After a little Thunder Shock therapy, your muscles will feel—

No, no, no! Nope! I’m totally fine! Everything’s gonna be just fine! I think I’m already fine, actually!

You’re so warm, Torchic! I feel all toasty just hanging out with you!

I know, right?!
A lotta the time in the winter, when I wake up in the morning, tons of Pokémon are all around me!

Wow, other Pokémon must love you! I wish I was that popular...
If only I could become a warm Pokémon like you, Torchic.

Oh, but in the summer, nobody wants to be close to me at all. It’s super lonely!

Oh, really? Then I guess I wanna be a Pokémon who’s warm in the winter but cool in the summer! ...But how do I do that?

Umm... I dunno.
But I think it’d probably be more awesome if you just picked something and stuck with it!

You think?! Oh, man—picking one thing is so hard...

Y’know, I’ve been thinking a lot these days... It’d be so nice if I could stay like this forever!
Becoming a grown-up seems kinda scary...

Whatever do you mean? Aren’t you excited to see how you’ll grow and change?

B-but what if I’m having the most fun I’ll ever have right now? I dunno what’s gonna happen in the future...

Shall I let you in on a little secret?
There was once a time when I dreamt of looking ”cooler.“ I wanted sharp, spiky fur, or a coat as black as night.

Really? You mean you don’t like how you are now?

Oh, I don’t mean that at all! My feelings simply changed after spending time with a human I care about deeply.
Now I love my adorable appearance, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it!

That’s good to hear!
I love you just the way you are too, Sylveon!

Thank you, little one. ♪
As you experience more, I’m sure that you’ll develop a clearer idea of who you want to be when you grow up. Until then, enjoy being your current self to the fullest!

Yeah... I’ll take your advice, Sylveon. I’m gonna enjoy how I am now as much as I can!

Kriii tututuuu! ♪

Leafeee! What a fantastic sound!

Oh, thanks. It’s still not good enough, though.

Really?! Why not? I like it a lot...

Other Kricketune make WAY cooler sounds than me.
But even after all this practice, I’m still not gettin’ any better.
Am I missing something?

Hmmm. Well, music’s not really my forte, but...
I think things like the sound of the wind and the murmuring of water are really pretty!
Why don’tcha try slowing down a bit and listening to the sounds of nature and stuff?

...That’s a GREAT idea!
When I focus, I can hear them... The rustling tree leaves... The gentle flapping of Pokémon wings...

Yeah! You might be onto something!

All right, here goes!
GREEE GIGIGIII GIGIGIGREEE!
Phew... How was that?

... ... ...
Hmmm. Sorry! Guess music really ISN’T my forte...

I sense powerful emotions from those blades of yours, Ceruledge... And you seem quite skilled in their use.

Maybe I am, maybe I’m not... Do you want to give it a try?

Give it a try? What do you mean?

If you battle me...you’ll see firsthand how skilled I am.

No, thanks. I prefer not to fight without a reason.
If it were to protect you or someone dear to me, however, I’d fight anyone without fear.

Is that so...? That’s noble of you...
Well, even then, I’d prefer you leave me to fight my own battles. I could use a good battle or two...

Starved for battle, are you? Even so, I’d prefer you didn’t disrupt the peace around here...

Oh, don’t worry... I know (your name) is working hard to make sure things stay peaceful.
I’m not going to cause any trouble... I’m just a bit bored, that’s all...

Glad to hear it. If it can be avoided, I’d really rather not fight you.

Shame... I’d be up for a battle against you any time.

How good it is to see this area grow more habitable by the day. Not to mention all the Pokémon returning!

And it’s all thanks to (your name). I just hope they stick around...

Are you worried they won’t? I find it hard to imagine that (your name) would ever abandon us.

I’d like to believe that... But what about the humans? One moment they were here, then suddenly they vanished.
And what if there’s an accident? (your name) could get hit by a boulder, or struck by lightning...

That’s a bit dramatic, don’t you think?

To worry is to prepare oneself. I consider the danger that may befall (your name) so I can protect them from it.

I see. What a good friend you are.
But they’ll be fine. I’m sure of it. Call it a hunch.

That’s reassuring, given your keen intuition.

Good. And in the rare chance that (your name) is put in harm’s way, we’ll protect them together.

Thank you, Gardevoir. When we work together, we can achieve anything!

Your skin is just so lovely. Could you tell me your skincare routine?

It’s all about keeping it moisturized! The humidity does wonders for my slime and my skin!
But your skin is beautiful too, dear! Do you do anything special?

Hmmm... I suppose, if anything, I just keep it cold! I always try to keep my body freezing cold, you know.

I suppose cold days do tend to tighten up the skin.
If I get closer to you, do you think my skin will get nicely chilled?

Hmmm... I’m really not sure the cold air I give off would be good for your skin.

We’ll never know if we don’t give it a try!
... ... ...
…That’s freezing!!!…
Was that cold air really from you?! I almost got frostbite!

Well, dear, I DID warn you!
I think your moisturizing would feel too wet and sticky for me, too.
I think it’s best that we stick to the skincare routines that work for us!

Agreed! Let’s each keep up our beauty in our own unique way!

…SSSHHHAAAAAA!!!…

Wh-whoooaaa!
H-hee...heee... Wh-wheeeeee...

Huh? You’re not scared at all? You’re...LAUGHING?
All right, pal, you asked for it! Next time, I’m gonna scare the chuckles right outta ya!

N-nooo, that’s not it...
You were making such a scaaary face, Arbok. It really made me juuump.
So I had to try reeeaaally hard not to explode...

Huh? Explode?

I... Um... I kinda explooode when I get staaartled...

No way!
Well, maybe next time I’ll scare you from a safe distance.

Hmmm... But it might not be very scaaary if you’re far away. I don’t have very good eyesight, y’knooow...

Dang it! You’re tougher to prank than I thought...

…Ssshaaa!!!…

Th-that’s so cool!

Er, cool? Like...not scary?

Yeah! Your pattern looks like a big face—it’s SO COOL!

Huh. OK... Got it...

Oh, hey! How does it look when I do it? *whiiirl!*

Whoa, nice! Your pattern looks like a face, too!

No way! Really? What kind of face?

Uh... I’d probably call it more “cute” than “cool?”

Oh...
I see...

Sounds like neither of us are hittin’ the vibe we want, huh?

Mrrrll, prrrrze! Rrrv grt brrrez strk rn mr chrrks!

You have too much food in your mouth! I can’t understand what you’re saying!

Hrlp mrrr...

Huh? Did you just say, “so sweet”?
Are you complimenting me?

Nrrrrrrrrrsh!

That was a “yes” just now, right?! Hee hee, oh, you’re gonna make me blush!

Oh, (your name)! Can you tell what Skwovet is saying?

HRLP MRRRRRR!

Whrrt? Yrrr drn rndrshhnd?! Whrrr nrrrt... *GULP!*

Shrrr?! Zhrrr rndrshhnd... *GULP!*

PHEW! I finally swallowed those berries...

Oh, that’s good! So, can you tell me what you were saying just now?

Um... I was saying “Help! Help me! I jammed way too many berries in my cheeks!”

Huh... Well, I was pretty much right!

You were WAY off!