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013; [video/action for Cherrygrove]

[if there's one thing Sora here is really good at, it's comfort-- whether it be an enthusiastic pep talk, or telling a silly joke or making a silly face to get a laugh out of whoever needs it, Sora can and does deliver! he's usually pretty successful at getting a smile, at least, though he's better at comforting when he has an experience of his own that he can relate to whatever's happening with a friend.]

[and... he's been trying his best with his friends this week. today, however, Sora will be marching into completely uncharted territory experience-wise when he turns on the feed-- it's so unfamiliar, in fact, that he doesn't even recognize it.]

... There's something wrong with Puddles.

[at least, he wouldn't be able to recognize it on a Pokémon. the feed turns to show the edge of Cherrygrove and Route 30, where the aforementioned Girafarig is standing. just standing there. and staring off down Route 30 longingly. maybe he missed a patch of grass on the way down here?]

I tried taking him to the Pokécenter, and they looked at him... Then Nurse Joy just kinda laughed and told me he's fine. But he's not! Ever since we got here, he's just been standing right there in the same spot like a zombie. Puddles! C'mere!

[Puddles bleats in acknowledgment, but does not move, nor does he refrain from staring off down Route 30 like there's a special Girafarigs-only treasure down that road or something. Sora sighs.]

I don't get it.

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[ she's a little concerned about Sora there. ]

You've got to present yourself as someone she'd want to get to know better. That means not dragging your trainer around. And you need time to build yourself up.

[no worries, Sora bounces right back. he's like a bouncy ball.]

Yeah, Puddles! If we take some time to let you get really strong and confident, I bet that Girafarig will fall head over... hoof... for you!

Right! What he said.

And then maybe we can find someone to teach you how to court a girl Girafarig! It can't be that difficult, right?

Love's love, at the heart of it.

That's a really good way to look at it.

[he pats Puddles on the head affectionately. looks like his pokémon will be getting girlfriends before he does!]

[ not if Rise's got a say in it, little bro. ]

I've just never tried it for a Pokémon, though. It can't be too hard.

[planning dates already, big sis?]

I bet it's not! Can I help out somehow?

[ oh, you know she is. Gotta have a hand in bro's love life, because leaving that to Ven would just end horribly. ]

Sure! We can work together when you get back to Violet, but for now... hmm. [ she's entering Thinking Mode. You know, the one Naoto wishes Rise would use when it came to midterms. ]

[either that or Ven would choose to enlist the aid of Terra. for now, both Sora and Puddles are watching Rise with wide eyes, like they're waiting for her to tell them if Santa Claus is real.]

[ because Terra is so skilled with dem wimmenz. Rise glances up to two pairs of huge eyes, blinking after a loooong moment. And then laughing. ]

Okay, here's what we'll do. I'll ask around about Whitney's Girafarig, see what I can learn. In the meantime, get him to spend less time munching and more time training. He's going to want to come off as strong.

Right, I can do that! What do you think, Puddles? Want to train to impress that Girafarig? That'll mean I can't give you any extra snacks anymore.

[Puddles bleats and starts running circles around him excitedly-- that must mean he's willing to sacrifice snacks in the name of love.]

That's the spirit, Puddles!

You'll be the best looking Girafarig in Johto, Puddles!

[oh boy, all this talk is going straight to Puddles' head. he poses majestically, one hoof lifted slightly like a noble steed.]

[ pffff, she has to applaud that. ]

How could anybody say no to that, right Rise?

He sure made my heart skip a beat!

There! Proof that no lady can resist Puddles'... manly charms...

[grins.]

Doing all right, Rise?

[ and she grins back. ]

Of course, Sora!

Good! What've you been up to since we left?

Working with Pepper, mainl-- oof-- [ and at the sound of his name, there will be an Eevee leaping onto her shoulder and leaning forward to bat at the screen. ]

Pepp-- hey there, little fella! He looks like a handful.

He keeps me running, so at least I'm getting my exercise!

[ Pepper lets out a cheerful "veeeee!", nudging the screen as if-- this will somehow let him nudge Sora by proxy. ]

That's a good thing!

[... pauses, falling silent. how the heck did Sora wind up with five pretty much entirely lazy Pokémon and a psychotic dragon? the only time he has to chase Puddles around is if he eats something sugary.]

How's your-- um, your dragon doing?

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