Pair talk 13

Hey! You! Who d’ya think you are, waltzin’ onto my turf?!

Watch it, pal—this is MY turf! Now get lost!

You’ve got some nerve sayin’ that to my face, bud! Guess we’re gonna have to battle to decide whose turf it is!

Fine by me! These claws can crush boulders, so pounding you into a pulp’ll be a cinch!
Snip snap!

Hah! You obviously haven’t heard how strong my fangs are, huh?!
You’re all excited about bustin’ up li’l rocks, but I can rip through sheet iron! Sharrrrrr!

Hold up—sheet iron? Dang, this punk actually seems like a pretty tough customer... Snip...

Huh... Those claws DO look like they’d be pretty painful. And they seem pretty confident with ’em, too. Maybe this li’l rascal’s kinda tough after all... Sharrr...
Ugh. Y’know what? Let’s not. Let’s just not. Fightin’ over silly stuff is pretty silly anyway, right?
As long as you play it cool around here, I guess we can be friends or whatever!

O-oh, yeah, sure! I was thinkin’ the same thing, pal!

Hmmm... I just can’t help but wonder...

Huh? What’re you, uh, staring at me for?

Hey, Wiglett. Do you have, like...legs under the ground? I wanna see!

Huh? THAT’S what you’re interested in? Hmmm...

I just wanna know more about you... C’mon, show me!

! You do? That makes me happy! Well, if you’re THAT interested, I can show you. But only you, OK?

Oh. (your name), close your eyes, would you? I only wanna show Barboach.

Whoa, awesome! So THAT’S how you look under there...

Hehe... It’s kinda embarrassing...

Sooo...under the ground, Wiglett is—

Ahhh! Stop, stop! Could you keep it a secret between you and me, Barboach?

*sigh* I’ve been feeling so slowww lately...

You wanna get amped up? I know a good way to do that!

Reeeaaally? Tell me more...

Just do this!

Awww... I can’t do that...

Huh, OK... Then how about just moving around a bit?
Like this! See?

Oh, yeah... I think I can do thaaat. Hyaaa.

Whoa, nice! Now pick up the pep!

Phew... Hya... Hyaaaaaa!
…*pant* *wheeze* Urrrrgh...

All warmed up? OK, next up: let’s race! Full speed ahead!

What? Nooo... That was enough...
Um... ……Oh yeah... I have some important things to do today... I should really get going. See you laaater...

What? But we just got started...

Y’know, Drednaw... Lookin’ at your jaw makes me feel like we might be distant relatives or somethin’!

I kinda get the same feelin’ ’bout you when I take a gander at them claws o’ yers!

My...claws?
Yooo! I think I figured it out! It’s ’cause we both got these cool jagged edges!

Hey! Ya might be onto somethin’ there!

That gives me a great idea! Drednaw, let’s make a group dedicated to tellin’ people how cool jagged edges are!

Ohhh! Good idea! I reckon we could call ourselves the Jagged Coalition!
Let’s get to work right away! We can start by makin’ all the buildings round here nice ’n’ jagged.

YEAH! And we can make the ground all jagged, too!
But, uh... I guess it wouldn’t be very nice to mess with the town (your name) made for us, huh...

Huh... S’pose you’re right...
(your name) should be the one to decide how jagged things are round here!

Yeah! OK, (your name)...
If ya ever need a reference for how to make the town a li’l more jagged, just think of my claws, yo!

Naw, you’d be better off referencin’ these jaws o’ mine. That’ll make things look a li’l more fancy!

I dunno, yo... We’re both members of the Jagged Coalition, so maybe either’s fine?
...I think the shape of my claws is a li’l cooler, though.

Mebbe you’re right... Though I reckon the shape o’ my jaws would make a stronger impression!

Hey, Manaphy! The ocean is so huge, isn’t it? Do you know what’s beyond the ocean?

Well, the thing is, the ocean goes on FOREVER! And the more you swim, the more sides of it you’ll see!
Like, some parts of the ocean are super cold with floating ice, …and others are super warm and crystal clear!

Whoa, that’s so cool!

But there is ONE weird thing about it all...

Ooh, what’s that?

You see, whenever I KEEP swimming for a looong time, I eventually end up right back where I started!
I wonder why that is.

Huh, that’s strange... Maybe the ocean is telling you this is where you’re meant to return to?
I’d love to go swimming with you someday and solve that mystery, Manaphy!

You really scared me the other day, ya know that, Frillish? If ya go too deep like that, you could drown!

Ugh! I already told you, I’m NOT gonna drown!
I was just gently floating down to the ocean floor. Gently!

Seriously?! Swimmin’ down super deep like that is no big deal for you?

Mm-hmm! It’s totally OK!
The deep sea’s so wide open. Down there, I can just relax and swim however I want.
Oh, hey! We should all go there together sometime!

Oof. I dunno... The deep sea’s all cold and dark and stuff. Might be kinda rough for (your name).

Really? I’m sure it’d be a breeze for them!

I know YOU don’t think it’d be a problem, but...
I guess I can always rescue everybody if it comes to that. Maybe it’ll be fine!

Ahaha! Swimming in the deep sea all together sounds SO fun! ♪

I wanna be a cool grown-up like you, Bruxish!

Why thank you, little one. What a sweet thing to say. But growing up can be rather...
*sigh*

Huh? What is it?!

It isn’t all sunshine and roses.
My scales no longer shine like they used to, and my strength is nothing like it once was...
Just thinking of it makes me gnash my teeth! *chomp*

Huh? Are you sure you’re not just imagining that?
I mean, I saw you chomp a huge boulder to bits with your big teeth!

Yes, well, it looked so full of nutrients... But I digress!
You are absolutely splendid just as you are now, Finneon. I don’t think you need to be in any hurry to grow up.

Hmmm...
No, I really do wanna hurry and grow up! I wanna be a cool and strong adult!

I see... Well, if you’re absolutely certain, you ought to focus on developing your mind.
After all, maturity grows from the inside out, not the other way around.

Inside? So you mean I just need to talk like you, Bruxish?
... ... ...
Why, hello! My name is Finneon. *chomp*
Like that?

That isn’t quite what I meant...

My goodness, how elegant you look when you swim! And the light emitted by your fins is simply mesmerizing.
Might I convince you to honor me with a dance?

I don’t knowww. That seems like a lot of effort...

Oh, come now, don’t be like that. Please?

Well... OK. If you help me with some things, then mayyybe I can dance with you...

Oh? What sorts of things do you need help with? Whatever they are, I’d be happy to oblige.

Yayyy. First, I need a berry...

All right. Here you are.

Next, I want to hear some really nice music...

I see... Well, if you insist, I can serenade you a bit.
Laaa! ♪ La la laaa la la laaa! ♪

Laaastly, I need someone to clean my home.

... ... ... This is the last thing you need, yes?
If so, then all right. I will help you clean!

Really? Thank you... I’ll for suuure dance with you after you finish.

Dancing with you has been nothing short of incredible! We should do this again.

Oooh... Will you help me out again next time?

Erm, well... No, I think not.

Dear...did you make that mess earlier? There were berries scattered everywhere!

Hm?! U-uh... I dunno nothin’ ’bout that. Must’ve been somebody else!

... ... ... ……Lying really doesn’t suit you, you know.

Ack! Well, shucks... Nothin’ gets past ya, does it?

…Your face gives everything away plain as day! You really should keep things more tidy.

S-sorry... I’ll do better...

…Come to think of it, you’ve been letting a lot of things go lately, haven’t you? …Why, just the other day...…

…Aw, here it goes... This’s gonna be a long one, I reckon. Say, (your name), think ya could lend me a hand here?…

Oh, goodness! I’m sorry you had to see such a scene, (your name)!……
Well, I’ll let you off the hook for now out of respect for sweet little (your name), but you really need to get your act together!

Yep, yep! Message received! I’ll do better, like I said!………
…Mighty grateful to ya, (your name). Ya spared me from gettin’ an earful!…

Did you say something?

Nope, nope! No words bein’ said over here!

(your name)?!

You think so too, (your name)? Of course you do! ……After all, darling, you always...

...and so I really must insist that you try a little harder next time!

Y-yeah, I gotcha... I’ll do better, I promise...

Ha. Ha. Ha. That story. It was very funny.

Um... Yo, Dhelmise, are you laughin’ right now or, uh...

Yes, I laughed. You ask a question, but its answer is obvious. Why?

Sorry, but, uh...it’s kinda hard to tell your emotions just by lookin’ at you, y’know?
Sometimes I can’t tell whether you’re angry or laughin’ or what...

I do not believe it. It is simple.
Look at me. This face. It is happiness. And this face... It is sadness.

...Nope. Still confused.

I cannot believe it.……
(your name). You understand, yes? What emotion does my face show now?

Yes. That is correct. Very correct. …See? It is simple.

Whaaat? How’d you know?! Do you two have some kind of special bond or somethin’?
’Cause, y’know...it’s kinda hard to read your expressions too, (your name).

Oh no. That is not correct. Maybe my emotions are unclear. Maybe it is true.

Don’t worry about it too much, yo. I’ll do my best to learn! I’ll be an expert at readin’ your emotions in no time!

Wimpod. I thank you.

Wait, don’t tell me. I got this... That’s your sad face, right?

Incorrect. It is my happy face.

You’re the coolest, Golisopod! Not only are you super strong, but you’re super fast when you need to be!
I wanna be as strong as you someday! Um...got any tips?

Easy! Just battle a bunch of strong Pokémon! Can’t get battle hardened without a li’l battle!

Wait, like a REAL battle?! But...what if I don’t win? N-not that I’m scared or anything, obviously!

Another easy answer! Feel like you’re gonna lose? Just run away! Simple!

Huh?! You can just run away?!

Kinda defeats the purpose if you get hurt real bad and can’t battle anymore, right? Sometimes you gotta know when to run away and fight another day!
Keep on gainin’ experience bit by bit, and eventually you can win and won’t have to run anymore!

Whoa... You’re so smart, Golisopod!
OK, I’m gonna take on a ton of tough opponents so I can get as strong as you!

Yeah! That’s the spirit!

Hey, (your name)! Guess what! Dancing with Shellder is SUPER fun!

Hehe... Um, all I’m doing is making sounds with my shell, though. Like this...
Tonk! Tonk! Tonk!

See? Isn’t that a great beat? It just makes me start dancing! I can’t help it!

OK, everybody... LET’S DANCE!

All right, here I go! …Tonk! Tonk! Tonk!

…Wheeee, that was so fun! ♪

Yeah, it was! We should dance again sometime!

Huge jaw... Cool crest...
You look just like my other friends!

Oh yeah? I’d love to meet ’em. Where are they?

…That’s the thing... I dunno where they went. They all disappeared...

Aw, really? That’s rough, pal... I hope ya find ’em soon.

Don’t give me that sad look! I’m not lonely at all—not even a little bit! Just kinda, y’know...alone.
I’m sure they’ll come back someday. I just gotta wait.

... ... ...
OK, here’s what we’re gonna do!
I’ll be your emergency friend until your other friends get back!
…So if you’re ever in a bind, just lemme know and I’ll come help ya!

Really?! Wow, thanks a bunch!
And if you ever need help, I’ve got your back!

We’ve changed so muuuch since we were kids. We’re all grown up now...

You can say that again! Jus’ thinkin’ ’bout it is makin’ me all nostalgic.

I was just thiiinking. What if we could grow up even more? How would you want to chaaange?

Hm... Not sure more growin’ is in the cards fer me. I’m pretty long in the tooth as it is...
But if we’re jus’ talkin’ what-ifs, I guess I’d like this great jaw o’ mine to get even bigger ’n’ more imposin’!

Whoa, yeah... That would be suuuper cool.

How ’bout you?

Me? Hmmm... I would like to get even strooonger, with big, powerful arms to match...

Sounds like a mighty fine way to grow! Plus, you’d be able to help (your name) do even more stuff!

Hehehe... Sooo many possibilities. I hope we really can keep growing.

Gwahaha! That excitement o’ yers is contagious, I tell ya what!

I’m bored... Hey, Frillish, tell me a scary story!

A scary story, huh? Let me think... OK, I’ll tell ya about the monster I saw living way down in the deep sea.

Oooh, a deep-sea monster?! What was it like? Tell me, tell me!

I’ll do ya one better—I’ll show ya!……
Hey, think you could help me out with some storytellin’, (your name)?
I’m gonna start by describing the monster, and I want you to transform to demonstrate what it looks like!
…Oh, and don’t worry—this story’s a work of fiction!…

Yippee! I can’t wait to see this!

All right, here it goes.
So this monster had a shell and a tail...

Uh-huh! And?

And its right hand was, uh... Oh yeah!
Its right hand was a big ol’ scythe!

Oooh, and what else?!

Its left hand was...uhhh... Oh yeah, I remember!
It was a huge, fierce-lookin’ fist!

Pfff... Ahahaha!
That’s just regular ol’ (your name)! Not even CLOSE to a scary monster!

Ack! Busted!

…*sigh*...

What’s wrong, sweetie? Why are you sighing?

Um, well... A little while ago, we were all racing each other. But I kept coming in last!
No matter how much I practice, I just can’t get faster.

Not giving up and continuing to practice even when you’re losing is really quite admirable, dear! Have a little more confidence in yourself!

You... You really think so? But I don’t think I can win.

Well if that’s how you’re going to be about it, I guess I’ll have to give you that self-confidence myself!
Look here, hon—concentrate on the patterns on my body.
That’s right. Now...you’re becoming a faaaster runner. Faaaster and faaaster...

Faster...

And you’ll neeever lose a race again...

... ... ... I’m feeling a little more confident now, I think!
OK. In the next race, I’m gonna try my best!

Hee hee, that’s the spirit, sweetie!

Hahaha! You’re pretty funny, Mareanie!
I guess I kinda misjudged you, yo! It’s just that I heard rumors you were a real meanie, so...

Wha—?! There’s a rumor like that?! I’m...I’m not mean... I-I just get a little hungry sometimes...

A little hungry, huh? Hm... Ohhh! I think I get it now!

Wh-what do you mean?

I bet you accidentally ate everybody’s berries! I get it, yo! Stuff like that just happens sometimes. It’s no biggie!

Huh? ... ... ...
Oh, y-yeah! I just couldn’t resist...you know?

Hahaha! Just watch out in the future and you’ll be fine!
Actually, y’know what? Just let me know whenever you get hungry! I’d be happy to share some food with you!

O-oh, really? Well then...
Your spines look kinda tasty, Pincurchin... Could I...maybe try one?

... ... ... Hahaha! You’re jokin’, huh? My spines aren’t food!

Oh... D-duh, obviously! I was just joking, so don’t worry about it...

Haha! Not gonna lie, you almost had me for a second there! Yep, you sure are a funny one, Mareanie!