keychained | 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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Pokemon dates can't be any different than real dates.

I... I wouldn't really know.

-- you wouldn't?

I've never been on a date before.

Seriously?

It never really came up back home. I mean-- I don't even know who I'd ask on a date to begin with.

It's not hard to go on a date. You just ask a girl you like if she'd like to see a movie or something.

[Kaito may as well have just tried to explain quantum physics to him, really.]

That's it? You don't have to give her gifts or anything?

Get her flowers~ And call her pretty!

And then what?

Then after the movie, you take her to dinner.

[and then what? and then what? (about 3 minutes in) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xmkuv1Q3LY). Sora's eyes light up-- he's catching on!]

And I pay! Right?

[... /dies]

Exactly! And you kiss the back of her hand at the end of the night.

... And that's really all there is to it?

If it's your first date, yeah.

That sounds easy enough!

[is he referring to whether he finds it easy for himself, or for Puddles? who knows!]

All you have to do is set up something like that for Puddles, and he'll be as good as new!

[ffff, a scene like the spaghetti scene in Lady and the Tramp, but with Girafarigs. Sora could arrange that!]

What if they want a second date?

[it would be the most adorable thing ever

... and second dates ahahahaha as if Kaito has gone on one of those]

Same process. [but he'll give advice as though he had]

[first dates are better than no dates, right? Sora will totally cook the spaghetti for them. can giraffes even eat spaghetti?]

More movies, flowers and compliments! I'm gonna make sure Puddles is looking his best, too.

[of course giraffes can eat spaghetti!!!]

Yeah! Make sure he's prepared for when you guys reach Goldenrod.

[true! pasta is just wheat, after all-- and giraffes eat plants! Sora turns and waves an arm at Puddles, who had trotted back to his pining spot.]

Hey, Puddles! If we work really hard to train you and you swear off extra snacks, I bet the girl you love will go on a date with you!

[enjoy watching Sora get mowed down by an excited Girafarig.]

[... snicker]

He seems happier already!

... Yup!

[Sora says this from the ground, ow. Puddles can be heard galloping and bleating somewhere in the distance.]

Well, at least I know he'll work hard.

I wish him luck.

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