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findingbeasts) wrote2017-06-26 06:24 pm
findingbeasts) wrote2017-06-26 06:24 pm
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I look forward to hearing from you then, Armin.
[Newt gives him a soft smile as Morgan twills softly.]
Until then, take care and as I said, Morgan will be on her way soon enough.
[Newt gives him a soft smile as Morgan twills softly.]
Until then, take care and as I said, Morgan will be on her way soon enough.
Mr Newt, I hope you don't mind me calling out of the blue, but do you have some free time? There is something I'd like to show you.
[Of course Armin already knows that Newt wants to hear updates on Nemesis, but manners dictate that he should still check if he is available right there and then. Newt probably also has important other things to do.]
[Of course Armin already knows that Newt wants to hear updates on Nemesis, but manners dictate that he should still check if he is available right there and then. Newt probably also has important other things to do.]
[The only thing he's got going on is delving through a library in Ecruteak, Armin. You are definitely not bothering him and it shows as he clicks on his feed and greets the blonde with a warm smile.]
Armin! Yes, of course. I have all the time in the world. What is it you wanted to show me?
Armin! Yes, of course. I have all the time in the world. What is it you wanted to show me?
[The smile is returned for like.
Newt might not be familiar enough with the route to recognise it, but Armin is sitting on one of the many sections of pier that make up Route 12. He's facing out over the ocean, his feet trailing in the water, with Morgan perched on his shoulder, swaying contently in the long ends of his hair.]
I just thought you might like seeing this.
[He turns his gear to aim it at the water. There is Nemesis. Newt must recognise her from the last time. But she is not alone! Several other Carvanha have joined her, wild ones that live along this route. And okay, while the scene isn't exactly group hugs and cuddles, the atmosphere between Nemesis and the wild pokemon seems relaxed enough. Nobody attacking anyone. They might even be talking a little.]
Newt might not be familiar enough with the route to recognise it, but Armin is sitting on one of the many sections of pier that make up Route 12. He's facing out over the ocean, his feet trailing in the water, with Morgan perched on his shoulder, swaying contently in the long ends of his hair.]
I just thought you might like seeing this.
[He turns his gear to aim it at the water. There is Nemesis. Newt must recognise her from the last time. But she is not alone! Several other Carvanha have joined her, wild ones that live along this route. And okay, while the scene isn't exactly group hugs and cuddles, the atmosphere between Nemesis and the wild pokemon seems relaxed enough. Nobody attacking anyone. They might even be talking a little.]
[Newt's quite pleased to see Morgan enjoying herself but he's even more pleased to see Nemesis with other Pokemon. Other Carvanha even!]
Well isn't that quite the sight!
[He's so pleased to see her doing better. He'd been quite worried when he and Armin talked about the Carvanha originally but this.
This is such a nice thing to see.]
How long have they been chatting together? Has she shown any interest in other Pokemon that may approach her in the water?
Well isn't that quite the sight!
[He's so pleased to see her doing better. He'd been quite worried when he and Armin talked about the Carvanha originally but this.
This is such a nice thing to see.]
How long have they been chatting together? Has she shown any interest in other Pokemon that may approach her in the water?
I first noticed them a few days ago when we left Lavender town. They kept their distance at first, but earlier one of them approached and Nemesis let them.
[Which, you know, for his fish is a huge accomplishment.]
I have no idea how she'd react to any other water pokemon coming near. I think having a school of Carvanha is making them keep their distance. She been-- I suppose I can't quite call it making friends yet, but she's been allowing Morgan near too. I've been trying to keep their encounters somewhat short as to not stress out either of them.
[Which, you know, for his fish is a huge accomplishment.]
I have no idea how she'd react to any other water pokemon coming near. I think having a school of Carvanha is making them keep their distance. She been-- I suppose I can't quite call it making friends yet, but she's been allowing Morgan near too. I've been trying to keep their encounters somewhat short as to not stress out either of them.
Some progress is better than none at all. The fact that she allowed them to approach at all is definitely great progress!
[He's so happy for Nemesis and you both, Armin. Seriously.]
That's a good way to go about it. With time I'm sure it will get easier and easier. It looks to me like you've been doing a wonderful job working with her, Armin.
[He's so happy for Nemesis and you both, Armin. Seriously.]
That's a good way to go about it. With time I'm sure it will get easier and easier. It looks to me like you've been doing a wonderful job working with her, Armin.
[Unseen, Armin ducks his head a little, his cheeks feeling warm under the compliment.]
I think this must be the first time she's seen other members of her species since she got captured by Team Rocket. At the very least, it's the first time we've encountered other wild Carvanhas.
I think this must be the first time she's seen other members of her species since she got captured by Team Rocket. At the very least, it's the first time we've encountered other wild Carvanhas.
I bet it's a bit surreal for her, if you think about. After being locked up for so long, seeing other creatures like her must be strange. It's good that she's taking it all in stride though.
[It just goes to show how resilient animals can be when given the chance.]
Careful or she may end up forming her own school before you know it.
[It just goes to show how resilient animals can be when given the chance.]
Careful or she may end up forming her own school before you know it.
[Armin hums softly, his eyes on the gathering of fish.]
I have thought about that but... wouldn't that be a good thing? Rather, if that is what she wants to be happy again, I don't think I would be able to deny her that. I wouldn't want to keep her if being with me makes her unhappy.
It might be strange to say this when I am their owner and have technically captured them, but I don't want to deny any of my pokemon their freedom.
I have thought about that but... wouldn't that be a good thing? Rather, if that is what she wants to be happy again, I don't think I would be able to deny her that. I wouldn't want to keep her if being with me makes her unhappy.
It might be strange to say this when I am their owner and have technically captured them, but I don't want to deny any of my pokemon their freedom.
There is absolutely nothing strange about that. I feel much the same way.
[You see the smile on his face right now, Armin? It's one that screams just how fond he is of you right now because you feel the same way he does.]
They deserve to make the choice just as any of us would and the fact that you'd be willing to let them make that choice speaks volumes about you, Armin.
[You see the smile on his face right now, Armin? It's one that screams just how fond he is of you right now because you feel the same way he does.]
They deserve to make the choice just as any of us would and the fact that you'd be willing to let them make that choice speaks volumes about you, Armin.
[He ducks his head again.]
I just want them to be happy. I've had one or two that weren't happy with me, so I let them move on to other things. I feel this is the least I can do for them. They do so much for me, after all.
I just want them to be happy. I've had one or two that weren't happy with me, so I let them move on to other things. I feel this is the least I can do for them. They do so much for me, after all.
And that is what makes you such a good caretaker for the Pokemon with you, Armin. You consider their needs before your own.
[Oh look, there's Ivy, basking near the edge of the Lake of Rage. Don't mind that she's wearing her swim wear, she's trying to catch the last of the summer sun before the season changes and her seasonal effective disorder kicks in.
As usual, she has a gaggle of various Grass types surrounding her. There's also a Marill trying to teach a poor purple Magikarp how to swim effectively (though mostly appears to be teasing the poor thing).]
Newt, my dear. I was hoping you could assist me with something?
As usual, she has a gaggle of various Grass types surrounding her. There's also a Marill trying to teach a poor purple Magikarp how to swim effectively (though mostly appears to be teasing the poor thing).]
Newt, my dear. I was hoping you could assist me with something?
[It's probably a good thing that Newt isn't looking at the video right away since it's actually Queenie that answers the call. She twills in greeting before turning the 'gear to show Newt, the wizard kneeling down in the middle of his campsite to look over--
Yep. Those are eggs.]
Lovely, just lovely--you both must be proud!
[His praise is directed at Merlin, his Staravia companion, and a very lovely Swanna who fluffs herself up rather proudly.
It's the sound of Ivy's voice that gets Newt's attention and he turns with a smile only to balk briefly, his face heating up as he clears his throat and looks down.]
Ah--Miss Isley--Pamela--it--what can I do for you?
Yep. Those are eggs.]
Lovely, just lovely--you both must be proud!
[His praise is directed at Merlin, his Staravia companion, and a very lovely Swanna who fluffs herself up rather proudly.
It's the sound of Ivy's voice that gets Newt's attention and he turns with a smile only to balk briefly, his face heating up as he clears his throat and looks down.]
Ah--Miss Isley--Pamela--it--what can I do for you?
[Ivy is momentarily distracted by the sight of the eggs.]
Oh, I see some congratulations are in order. Are those the parents?
[Her Pokemon hear the word 'eggs' and Nymph emerges from her hair to have a look.]
Oh, I see some congratulations are in order. Are those the parents?
[Her Pokemon hear the word 'eggs' and Nymph emerges from her hair to have a look.]
Oh, ah, yes! This is, um--this is Merlin and this lovely lady is Helena.
[His attention on his Pokemon, Newt manages some composure as he smiles at the air. The Swanna let's out a coo and spreads her wings to show off while Merlin tilts his head up proudly.]
He recently brought her with him after an extended stay away.
[His attention on his Pokemon, Newt manages some composure as he smiles at the air. The Swanna let's out a coo and spreads her wings to show off while Merlin tilts his head up proudly.]
He recently brought her with him after an extended stay away.
[She smirks briefly at the red on his cheeks before smiling at the two birds.]
Ah, I see. Flew the nest to court a lovely lady. Well, who could blame him with such a vision?
Ah, I see. Flew the nest to court a lovely lady. Well, who could blame him with such a vision?
Oh he often goes off for extended trips. Merlin comes and goes as he pleases since he's not actually one of my own Pokemon.
[He chances a glance at Ivy, smiling nervously before he's looking away again so he can fuss with the eggs, shucking his jacket off to tuck around them.]
You said you, ah, needed help with something?
[He chances a glance at Ivy, smiling nervously before he's looking away again so he can fuss with the eggs, shucking his jacket off to tuck around them.]
You said you, ah, needed help with something?
He must put a lot of trust in you to bring you his mate and offspring.
[She returns his smile with one of her own and a playful wink.]
Ah, yes. I don't know if you recall I mentioned I'd made some additions to my ah... menagerie during the incident last month?
[She returns his smile with one of her own and a playful wink.]
Ah, yes. I don't know if you recall I mentioned I'd made some additions to my ah... menagerie during the incident last month?
We've built up a rather solid friendship since we first met. I am very lucky to have him around.
[Merlin crooned softly, leaning in to nip at Newt's sleeve in an affectionate manner. The wizard smiles and taps his beak gently before he looks back at Queenie and the 'gear.]
Oh, yes, I do remember you mentioning as much.
[Merlin crooned softly, leaning in to nip at Newt's sleeve in an affectionate manner. The wizard smiles and taps his beak gently before he looks back at Queenie and the 'gear.]
Oh, yes, I do remember you mentioning as much.
Well, one of the creatures I picked up is a fire lizard, of sorts.
[She turns the camera to show a Salandit stood at the bank, making low hissing noises and nuzzling its snout against a pleased looking Skrelp.]
[A series of thumps indicate Ivy is patting the ground. The Salandit turns its head towards her and makes its way over, climbing over her leg and up to coil around her neck.]
I'm afraid I've been struggling to pick an appropriate name for him.
[For a moment it presses its snout into her hair (making Nymph squeak and move to the other side of Ivy's head) before looking at the camera and blinking lazily.]
My doctorate is in botany and plant pathology so I'm afraid my knowledge on lizards is limited. I was wondering if you had any suggestions?
[She turns the camera to show a Salandit stood at the bank, making low hissing noises and nuzzling its snout against a pleased looking Skrelp.]
[A series of thumps indicate Ivy is patting the ground. The Salandit turns its head towards her and makes its way over, climbing over her leg and up to coil around her neck.]
I'm afraid I've been struggling to pick an appropriate name for him.
[For a moment it presses its snout into her hair (making Nymph squeak and move to the other side of Ivy's head) before looking at the camera and blinking lazily.]
My doctorate is in botany and plant pathology so I'm afraid my knowledge on lizards is limited. I was wondering if you had any suggestions?
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[His interest is, of course, immediately piqued and he scoots closer to Queenie and the 'gear so he can take a hold of it.]
Ah a Salandit--and that..I believe that is a Skrelp, yes?
[Neither of which he had seen in person yet but oh are they just as lovely as the pictures made them out to be.
Newt smiles and waves slightly at the lizard as it climbs onto Ivy though he is listening to what she has to say as well.]
I do know a few reptilian creatures back home, though most of them are dragons outside of the rather obvious Salamander. I suppose Occamys fit into the category as well but is there anything in particular you were looking for?
Ah a Salandit--and that..I believe that is a Skrelp, yes?
[Neither of which he had seen in person yet but oh are they just as lovely as the pictures made them out to be.
Newt smiles and waves slightly at the lizard as it climbs onto Ivy though he is listening to what she has to say as well.]
I do know a few reptilian creatures back home, though most of them are dragons outside of the rather obvious Salamander. I suppose Occamys fit into the category as well but is there anything in particular you were looking for?
I'm afraid I've never heard of an Occamy.
[The Salandit gives a twitch of its tail, knowing it's being spoken about.]
I did think of salamanders but, again, I'm afraid I don't know enough about the breeds. You see, I've been drawing inspiration from flora I'm familiar with when it comes to addressing them.
[She gestures towards the Skrelp.]
Laminariales, for example.
[She casually points to a few of the Grass types nearby, including the newly evolved Cradily and Tyler.]
Crinoidea, Monocotyledons, you get the idea.
[Ivy looks at the lizard.]
Would you prefer a name similar to a salamander? Or a dragon?
[At the prospect of being called a dragon, the Salandit lifts its head and blows out a small stream of smoke. Ivy smirks.]
Of course, male bravado.
[The Salandit gives a twitch of its tail, knowing it's being spoken about.]
I did think of salamanders but, again, I'm afraid I don't know enough about the breeds. You see, I've been drawing inspiration from flora I'm familiar with when it comes to addressing them.
[She gestures towards the Skrelp.]
Laminariales, for example.
[She casually points to a few of the Grass types nearby, including the newly evolved Cradily and Tyler.]
Crinoidea, Monocotyledons, you get the idea.
[Ivy looks at the lizard.]
Would you prefer a name similar to a salamander? Or a dragon?
[At the prospect of being called a dragon, the Salandit lifts its head and blows out a small stream of smoke. Ivy smirks.]
Of course, male bravado.
I do, a very intriguing way of naming them, Pamela.
[He hadn't done anything quite as scientific as that but, rather, had told his Pokemon stories from home and many of them ended up taking to names of various Wizards and Witches.
That little display gets a chuckle out of the wizard and he looks thoughtful as he starts to recall names.]
Let me see..there are Hungarian Horntails--which are the most dangerous of all the species, Antipodean Opaleyes which are absolutely lovely! They are pure white and each one has seemingly rainbow colored eyes!
[Settle in, this may take a minute.]
Chinese Fireballs, which I believe is the basis for quite a few Chinese legends and muggles seem to be fond of making things with pictures of them on it. Peruvian Vipertooths--a rather vicious little thing that was responsible for a major outbreak of Dragon Pox. Then there's the Swedish Short-Snouts which, surprisingly, have their very own preserve that takes up a majority of the country.
[A fond smile appears now.]
Ukranian Ironbellies are one that I'm quite familiar with. I worked a great deal with them during the war and got to know several individuals that I have visited quite a bit since then.
[No time to get nostalgic.]
Hebridean Blacks like on islands off the coast of Scotland and they very much love sheep. Norwegian Ridgebacks are rather temperamental. Love the mountains and, as I assume you can guess, are native to Norway specifically. And lastly are the Welsh Greens which, of all the breeds, tends to be the most docile. They love the mountains as well and tend to blend in extremely well in large forests.
[With all of them finally explained, Newt blinks then gives Ivy a sheepish smile.]
Ah..yes. Right, those are the dragons I am familiar with from home.
[He hadn't done anything quite as scientific as that but, rather, had told his Pokemon stories from home and many of them ended up taking to names of various Wizards and Witches.
That little display gets a chuckle out of the wizard and he looks thoughtful as he starts to recall names.]
Let me see..there are Hungarian Horntails--which are the most dangerous of all the species, Antipodean Opaleyes which are absolutely lovely! They are pure white and each one has seemingly rainbow colored eyes!
[Settle in, this may take a minute.]
Chinese Fireballs, which I believe is the basis for quite a few Chinese legends and muggles seem to be fond of making things with pictures of them on it. Peruvian Vipertooths--a rather vicious little thing that was responsible for a major outbreak of Dragon Pox. Then there's the Swedish Short-Snouts which, surprisingly, have their very own preserve that takes up a majority of the country.
[A fond smile appears now.]
Ukranian Ironbellies are one that I'm quite familiar with. I worked a great deal with them during the war and got to know several individuals that I have visited quite a bit since then.
[No time to get nostalgic.]
Hebridean Blacks like on islands off the coast of Scotland and they very much love sheep. Norwegian Ridgebacks are rather temperamental. Love the mountains and, as I assume you can guess, are native to Norway specifically. And lastly are the Welsh Greens which, of all the breeds, tends to be the most docile. They love the mountains as well and tend to blend in extremely well in large forests.
[With all of them finally explained, Newt blinks then gives Ivy a sheepish smile.]
Ah..yes. Right, those are the dragons I am familiar with from home.
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