Pair talk 9

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Ugh, what’s up with me lately? I can’t make any flames.

You havin’ some trouble, pal? I wouldn’t know what that’s like—I’m always in rare form!
Check this out: BAM! FLAMES! Anytime, anywhere, I can just BWOOSH! You see that? BWOOOSH!

Hmph... It’s not THAT impressive... CYNDAAA!!!
It’s no use. I’m never gonna make fire on my own... *sniffle*

Maybe you’re just tryin’ too hard, y’know? Here, take a deep breath and try lettin’ go of that frustration. Relaaax. OK, now try again.

Like this?

Yeah, that’s the stuff! Now try to do one big BWOOOSH!

It worked! IT WORKED! Wow, thanks a bunch, Quilava!

Ha! Don’t mention it.
Your flames still look pretty puny, though. Better keep practicin’ if you wanna spit fire like me!

GRRR! Just you wait—soon I’m gonna make WAY bigger flames than you ever could!

...But then this HUGE tree came crashing down! I was stuck, so I decided to use a move that—
Huh? *sniff sniff*

What is it?

I just caught a whiff of a real good smell. Is someone bakin’ bread nearby?

Bread? I don’t smell anything like that...

No, I’m definitely picking up on a bready smell!
It’s gettin’ stronger! *sniff sniff* Wait, it’s coming from...

Coming from...?

…From YOU, Dachsbun!…

Is it? Oh, silly me! I should have realized.
Well, I’m glad we sorted that out. Please continue your story... Quilava?

Y’know, ya look a lot like bread, too, Dachsbun... And maybe you’d taste like bread if I took a bite outta ya...

Oh, Quilava, you must be hungry. Why don’t I go and find a nice berry for you, hm?

*stare*... It’s floating...

Has my little flower caught your eye? Well, this little one is quite shy. Stare at it too long and...see?

Wha—?! Whoa!

Oh dear. I told you it was shy. Seems it hid itself away!

Huh?! How—?! What’d you do?!

Me? Why, I didn’t do a thing.

Yeah right! There’s gotta be some kinda trick to it. You got psychic powers? Maybe ya teleported it or somethin’?

Perhaps...but then again, perhaps not. Who can say? Good luck trying to figure it out. Hee hee... ♪

Awww, c’mon! This is gonna drive me CRAZY!

Hmmm...

Rookidee! What’s wrong?

I wish I could fly way, WAY higher than I can right now... But how can I do that?

Oh, that’s an EASY fix! Just leave it to me!

Huh? Really?! But uh... What are you gonna do?

Hehe, aaall will become clear! Just hold on a second!
HYUP! HRAH! HYAAAA!

Oh, WOW! You’re REALLY strong! But why are you doing that all of a sudden?

This is my tried-and-true warm-up for just about anything! I gotta get all PUMPED UP if I’m gonna send you FLYIN’!

Er, you don’t mean you’re gonna... I mean... With that hammer...?

Yup! I’m gonna launch ya WAAAY up into the sky!

Uhhhhhh, you know what, I, um—I’m suddenly feeling scared of heights! Really, REALLY scared!
So sorry, but maybe next time!

Awww... For real?! Well, OK, but you know who to call if you ever change your mind!

Mrooow... I feel all twitchy.

What’s the matter, Sprigatito?

Espeon, whenever I see your tail...my whole body gets all itchy and twitchy!

That’s a little, ah, concerning...

Sprrrowr!

Goodness, that was a close one! ♪

Um, I’m sorry! I just can’t help it! Your tail makes me wanna grab it SO BAD...
Sprrrowr-rowrrr!

Oh dear, you almost had it that time!

Awww... You knew JUST where I was gonna pounce!

The full moon the other night was truly stunning to behold. It reminded me of the jewel on your forehead.

Is that so? How lovely... I would have liked to see it myself.

The night breeze is cool and comforting. Would you like to stay up late with me tonight to feel it?

Yes, that could be nice every once in a while.
While we’re on the subject, why don’t you try waking up early? I have so much I’d like to show you, too.
Like how the flowers glisten as the sun begins to rise... The way the light bounces off their petals is a thing of exquisite splendor.

Ah yes, I would imagine their beauty is quite unlike that of the swaying flowers beneath the moon’s light.

Why hello, (your name). The two of us were just discussing some beautiful scenery we’ve seen.
Have you spotted any spectacular sights recently?

A sea of sparkling stars... How splendid! That sounds like an ideal setting for an all-night soiree.

The night has many wondrous offerings. (your name) and I would be happy to guide you through the nocturnal world.

A blue sky... Why does that make me feel nostalgic? Still, an adventure under the sun doesn’t sound half bad.

I hope you’re excited. There are so many wonderful things in this bright and beautiful world for me to show you!

And after that, I found the most fascinating object while I was out for a stroll—

... ... ...

Err... Dusclops?

Umbreon. You speak to me so normally. Why do you do it? I do not scare you?

Scare me? Why would you?

I am often told so—that I am scary.
I scare me too. In a recent time, I saw a bright red light on the water at night. It scared me. But then I noticed... It was my eye reflection!

You were frightened by your own reflection? Heh heh! You always tell the most amusing stories, Dusclops!

Umbreon...

Heh heh. Now then, shall I continue my story? Or if you prefer, we could go for a stroll together.
Any activity is enjoyable when I’m with you, Dusclops.

Thank...you. Heh. Heh. We are friends. It is happiness!

Ugh... How annoying.

Oh dear, whatever is the matter, Misdreavus?

Well, I love giving folks a good scare.
I’m kind of an expert at sneaking up on folks without being noticed.

Well, I think that’s quite impressive!

But YOU always catch on before I can get close... How come?

Dear me, why could that be? Maybe I just have a sense for these things.

Even when I’m super stealthy and approach from behind, you always notice... It’s like you’ve got eyes on your tail.

Well, I do, dear. See? …
……!……

Ugh, great... Now I’M the one who got scared.

It seems you’ve still got some more training to do, Misdreavus. ♪

Hey! HEYYY!

What’s all that shouting about? Did you need me for something?

No, not you! I’m trying to talk to that li’l round Pokémon behind you.

The little round Pokémon behind... Oh! You mean...?
Right, yes—I’ll call them for you! …HEEEY!

“Yeees? Are you talking to me?”

Nice! I didn’t think you heard me.
Anyway, let’s go play!

“Oh, yes, let’s! What would you like to do, dear?”

Um... Uhhh... I didn’t think this far ahead! Hmmm...
Oh, I got it! Let’s have a contest to see who has the more jaw-some jaw! I found some nice-looking boulders earlier. Whoever can crunch ’em up fastest wins!

What? A boulder?! Err, I mean...
“Umm, you see... Actually...I bit into a really hard berry earlier and hurt my mouth.
“So maybe we should do that another time...”

Oh, OK! We can save that for next time!

Phew... That was a narrow escape, but all’s well that ends well!

You know many things. How did you become knowing of so many things?

Hmmm... I’m not really sure. Maybe it’s because I got an update?

Up-date? I do not know it.

Uhhh, to put it simply—it makes your brain work better!
If you got one, you’d be able to remember all SORTS of stuff!

Amazement! I want to do it! I want an up-date... But I do not know how it is done.

Oh yeah—I would always just ask the humans for ’em. I’m actually not sure how it all works... Sorry!

Oh. Sadness. I wanted to become knowing of many things like you.

OH! I’ve got it!
When the humans get back, we’ll just ask THEM to update you! Easy-peasy!

Oh! That is an idea that is very smart!

I wonder... If I got ANOTHER update, do y’think I’d get EVEN SMARTER?

Yes. I think you would become knowing of many more things!
Oh. I am filled with excitement of a sudden nature!
Let us hope, Porygon2! We must hope that the humans will return in a small amount of time!

La di da di da... ♪ I’m on top of the world! ♪

La di da di da... ♪ I’m on top of the world! ♪

Uh, hey, Mime Jr.... Do you like to dance too?

Uh, hey, Mime Jr.... Do you like to dance too?

...Ohhh, I see—you’re playing Copycat! In that case, how about this?
Twirl twiiirrrlll!

...Ohhh, I see—you’re playing Copycat! In that case, how about this?
Twirl twiiirrrlll... Oops!

Let’s not slow down now... How about this? And this?

Let’s not slow down now... How about this? Uagh!

Next, let’s do some spinning! Spin and spin and spin!

Next, let’s do some—gwah!
Ugh, I can’t keep up!
Maybe I don’t need to try to copy you, Kirlia...

Y’know, lately (your name)’s been pullin’ out all the stops to make sure folks get what they need.

Yeah, that’s true.
I saw them clean up a path earlier.

Right? And all the new grass that’s been popping up? Bet ya can guess who did that!
Now we’ve got so much sweet, sweet tall grass!

Hey, I’ve got an idea. Let’s show our support by cheering them on! Who wouldn’t love that?

Whoa, that’s a great idea! You’re so smart, Minun! OK, start us off!

All right... Let’s! Go! (your name)!

You can do it, (your name)! Don’t give up!

(your name)! The talented transformer! YOU’RE THE COOLEST!

YOU CAN DO IT! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING! BECAUSE... well, because you’re you! WOOO!

*sigh*...

Huh? Why the long face, Mime Jr.?

I’m in a bit of a funk... I need to get better at copying other Pokémon...

Don’t give up! I’ll cheer you on!

OK, I can do this... Don’t give up! I’ll cheer you on!

Whoa! Now I’M feelin’ energized for some reason!

Whoa! Now I’M feelin’ energized for some reason!

OK, here it comes. Let’s go, Mime Jr., let’s go! Woo-hoo!

OK, here it comes. Let’s go, Mime Jr....
Wait, no! I did it wrong! Let’s go, Plusle, let’s go! Woo-hoo!

YEAH! Cheering is AWESOME! Get ready for another!
Mime Jr. is the best! They’re way better than the rest! Gooo, Mime Jr.!

YEAH! Cheering is AWESOME! Get...ready...for another...
Plusle... *pant* is the best... They’re...way better... *gasp*

Huh? Why do ya look so tired? Need me to cheer you on even harder? No problem—I gotcha, pal!
Mime Jr. can’t be beat! Everybody thinks they’re neat! ’Cause they always bring the heat! Gooo, Mime Jr.!

Whew... How’d...how’d you end up getting more energized than me, Plusle?

Mismagius! Please—listen to my words!

Ngh!
I...really don’t wish to complain, but the sound of your wings is causing my head to throb a bit.

Oh. Is that truth? I am sorry. Has it become better now?

Ah, thank you. The pain has subsided.

I must say an honest thing. My head also hurts a small amount when it hears your loud words.

Is that so? I’m terribly sorry.
……Does it help if I speak like this?…

Your words when quiet do not seem to hurt my head.

……Indeed? I’m relieved to hear it. But I wonder what caused the issue.…

It is possible that the sound of my wings and the sound of your words are the same. They hurt the head when heard.

……Fascinating... In that case, I’ll take care to speak quietly when conversing with you in the future.…

It is good! We have solved the problem!

Ngh! OW! My head!

Oh no! My head! It is also hurting!

…...BOO!…

It was good? You were frightened?

Hahaha! That was so cute!

I do not believe it. OK! You try, then!

Get ready!

…...BOOOO!…

? Dreepy. You are cute also.

Huh?! No way... I’m not scary either?

We are not scary. Why? Maybe...we are just not scared of each other?

Yeah, maybe...Oh! (your name)’s here!
Duskull, let’s try to scare ’em together! Ready? ...GO!

…BOO!…

We did it! We couldn’t do it alone, but together, we’re totally unstoppable!

Yes! It is a truth! We must combine our power! We will scare everyone!

No way! Guess we’ve got a long way to go before we’re super scary.

Yes. It is a possibility. We must grow bigger and scarier. Then...we will scare (your name)!

Hey, Metang! What kindsa foods do you like? I like, um, really sweet berries!

Thinking... I love very hard foods very much. The crunch. The clang. It is a delight.

Really? Like... What sortsa hard things?

Um. Thinking again... For example... Rocks. Hard rocks. And big rocks. And the things like that...

Ummm, Metang... Were you looking at my HAMMER when you said that?!

I am not looking. Not looking...at all... Or only a little bit...

You’re STARING at it RIGHT NOW!

You may not worry—it is fine. By the way...magnetic things are very tasty. I like them. The hammer—it is magnetic?

Mag...net-ic? Um, I dunno what that is, but I’m pretty sure my hammer isn’t that!

You are certain? You do not sound certain. I can verify. Just one bite...

…Don’t...you...DARE!!!…

Hmmm... I wish I knew how to use my vines better...

First, you give it a ZA-WOOSH! Then you gotta hit ’em with, like, a ZA-ZHWOOP!

Uh, I don’t...huh?

Pfft, explaining is for nerds. MUCH better if I just show you. See?!

Oh, WOWWW! You really did go like “zhwoop!”

Hehehe... Moves like these are easy-peasy once you know the trick to ’em!

Eee, that’s so, SO cool! I’m gonna try an’ do it just like you, Floragato...
YAHHH!

Wha—?! Look at those MOVES! And to think I, like, BARELY taught you! You’re a genius! A master! A MONSTER of talent! Looks like you had nothin’ to worry about after all!

Hee hee! Hee hee hee... That’s ’cause you taught me so well, Floragato!

Hehe, well, the master can’t just sit back and get shown up by their pupil, right? Check out my NEWEST MOVE!

Whaaa—?! That was JUST. TOO. AMAZING!

! ♪ Thanks a bunch! Let’s keep workin’ hard from here on out too, yeah?