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8th Piece // Goldenrod City // Video (Action)

[The screen shows a very steady, clear feed of Yuugi. He's not saying anything for a moment, having trouble breaking out of the lethargic silence he's stuck in. But in the meantime, please note how he's sitting in a chair, outside, with a brick wall to his back. The why should become clear as he finally starts explaining himself.]

Well, the Mareep eggs Bakuto pushed me to keep hatched early yesterday, so I assume most of the others I sold have, too. I hope all of them are doing okay. So I thought I'd ask about it.

[He pauses, trying to form what else he wants to say. But it falls apart half-formed as something jolts him up in his seat. The view swerves, showing Bakuto flopped on her back in the grass, apparently sunbathing. The culprits of Yuugi's shock though, would be a pair of pint-sized sheep zooming under his feet. The second calls some angry "maaa"s at the one in the lead, making a B-line for "Mama". A third is right on their heels and a fourth trudges along in their trail, until a hand gingerly scoops it off the ground. A second later Yuugi is back in view, the last Mareep lamb sprawled over his legs.

But even with a fuzzball on his lap, Yuugi's not looking happy.]

Ah, sorry... I just, also wondered if anyone had the latest news on Danny Fenton. Is he recovering okay? Or... has someone else been hit by the delivery box trick? I know the attack on the game corner didn't work, but I still want to hear no one else is gon-

[Ah. Please excuse him. He just caught himself and shut off the feed before he could stumble again. Suddenly just focusing on the new babies, seems so much better than broadcasting...]

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Ah-ha, I wouldn't judge me by just Sanko. I still have some work to do with the rest.

[Granted, the fact he gives them coddling Mama won't probably helps. But apparently Good Behavior isn't a settled thing yet, given little Shiro's sensing the pair are deep in talk...]

But, yeah... Isami seems willing to help watch Bakuto, so I might be able to keep too many more eggs from popping up, but still... If I get too many more, I might ask Souji-san about letting them play at the Centre-

[And don't look now but suddenly baby Take Down on Malik's boot from below!]

Well, whatever happens, don't worry about m--

[Oh what.

What---

Malik jolts nearly out of his chair, curbing the impulse to kick the baby just in time. He does, however, end up settling back in slowly, chuckling.]

...oh. Hello.

Shiro- Cut it out-

[Guess who jumped with you, Malik? And before the baby can stop basking in its success and hide again, Yuugi's gotten up and caught him.]

Sorry, that's the one I warned you about... Ichiro! Niko!

[-this traitorous breeder! He's caught the attention of the rambunctious, searching pair across the yard, and set Shiro back on the ground once they see him.

As expected, their chasing their little brother in a flash, likely looking for vengeance for some earlier prank. Yuugi watches them, making sure they don't actually get rough, has he mumbles.]

I have to admit, I was wondering about you...

[He gives Malik a side glance, before catching himself and smiling.]

Are you planning on staying here? I mean, you're welcome to, but I thought trainers are supposed to challenge gyms.

[...heaven for forbid, does he sound disappointed at the fact?]

[He'd hate to disappoint his friend!

Malik shrugs, watching the Mareep at play.]

That's the idea, but....I'm having second thoughts. It seems a little arbitrary, doesn't it?

I don't need that outside proof to consider myself a good trainer. Besides, I like it here. It's been fun, and I don't want to give up on that just because - well, because Johto had other plans for one of us.

[He runs a hand through his bangs, then immediately fixes them.]

Maybe I should get a job! I need to earn my keep if I'm renting a room.

And learn more two-player games.

[Well, there is supposed to be the whole "maybe going all the way to the championship gets you home" rumor, but... He's not saying so. Yuugi just turns half-back to Malik.

Why's he feel half-relieved, half... questioning, that he'd give up goals like that so fast? But, what else could there be? Does he just want to keep track of him?

Oh, what's the use of questioning it? He settled on hoping for the best when he first saw Malik here, and Bakura leaving, apparently didn't faze that.

Have a grin, housemate.]

If you want! This city's full of places to work, you should find something you'd like to do. Or you could start something yourself, like Souji-san did.

And... I guess I haven't been checking enough, which games are available here....

[Malik doesn't want you to dwell on such things! Best focus on the present, and the bright future ahead.]

We can always go shopping, right? And while we're out, I can see what's hiring! That's...probably best, for a first job....

....if we can find a sitter. [He looks at the babies.] Do they mind their PokéBalls?

Ah, kind of. But don't worry- Isami!

[Guess who just came padding out of the house, looked from Malik to Mareeps, and went stiff?

And guess who's ignoring it...]

Isami's been great about about watching them when I need to sleep or something- He could help.

[Ah yes, the stalwart guardian. To ward off whom he totally didn't catch this incredibly unimpressed fox.

Malik smiles at the dog, knowing he'll catch hell from the creature for it, but you know what? He is a human. You are a dog. No matter how good your instincts, you'd best know your place.]

That's true! He's really taken to the breeding, hasn't he? Even when he's not the parent...Must be a godsend for you.

They'll be in good hands. Or well.

[He shrugs in the direction of paws.] You know.

[Sniff! Smile all you like, mister. His breeder might be going along with you - for some reason - but he can sense underlying tension here, and he's standing vigil for whatever's causing it!

But underlying indeed, since Yuugi's all over praising his Growlithe right now.]

Yeah, either that or he thinks of all of them as his own pack. And he's not about to let family wander off.

..though, you'll have to with me, Isami, since we're going out for a while- [Oh, the ears and haunches going up!] -but ah, I'll take Senzai, okay?

[So sorry, Malik. He has to convince Mom to let him go, first.]

[Malik just shakes his head. If the dog is family, and doesn't want family to leave - well, he knew he disliked it for a reason.

How fitting, that it should belong to someone so close to the hated Pharaoh.]

And you're being left with a very important task! The babies are all counting on you.

We'll be back before you know.

[Reasoning with an animal. The things he has to do to blend in.

Meanwhile, AS IF SENSING HE IS LEAVING HER, Smoochum runs out from the house and climbs up his leg onto his back. Not without her you don't, buster.]

[...more like counting on him to fail, so they can run amok. But Isami's uncertain grumbling is curtailed by getting on the job early - a Mareep babe just swooped by, and he needs to corral it from the fence gate! And that frees up Yuugi to sigh in relief and turn to give Malik a thankful look... Only to focus that suddenly growing grin at the little girl scurrying up his back.]

Guess you don't get to go without a watch, either... At least we can't say we're ever lonely?

[He certainly can't, since his reserved Lucario is fine being left in his PokéBall... if it's on Yuugi's belt. And he's not two steps out the gate before Senzai's glided out the upstairs window to look curiously between them. Where are they going? Is it somewhere new? Somewhere fun?]

How are all of yours getting along, by the way? I've been under the same roof, but, I've been out here with Bakuto's kids so much...

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My Pokémon?

[He shrugs sheepishly, looking out along the road as Smoochum clings with a smile. She gets to come!]

Well enough. She's the only really - social one. Well, Vulpix tries, but we still haven't clicked....

And Grimer just makes a mess in the kitchen. Sorry about that.

[A brief pause.]

I - caught something new, though. If you'd like to meet it.

[Yuugi's a Breeder. Breeders like Dittos. And he can just claim Ditto isn't feeling well when it's doing what he caught it for and making Yamasks.]

Hmm, maybe it'd help to spend more time with your Vulpix alone? And- don't worry about that. I haven't been cleaning enough with or without Grimer...

[Actually, he probably needed to sit down and talk with Malik about the cleaning, and extra space, and everything else Bakura leaving's brought up... But even without the very real excuse of babysitting, he's not jumping to the topic.

But, kitchen slime aside, you have Yuugi's attention, Mr. Ishtar.]

Er- Of course! I mean, if it's yours it's living with me, too.

[But what could make Malik pause? Is it that shocking, or... something else.]

[Don't remind him about the cleaning. Ugh. Bakura had been so conveniently domestic....

Yet for now he'll just shrug and take out the PokéBall.]

I just seem to be filling your house with these, sorry about that!

[And out comes - more purple slime. Except this time it's cute purple slime.

Blinking up at Yuugi, it smiles and chirps.]

Ditto!

Hey, it's your house to-

[GAH! That's-

...oh wait, he knows that!

Would you look at this? Yuugi's gone from starting in surprise to going wide-eyed with awe, instead. And leaning over for a hello.]

Wow, you caught a Ditto???

[Guess who's learn about them from work? ...and thus is quick to grab Senzai back when he starts getting curious for a look.]

I- Didn't expect that. Did you catch it like this? Or was it mimicking another pokémon?

Ditto!

[Ditto waves what's presumably an arm in greeting, quite amiable. Malik grins.]

Is it terribly shallow to claim I just like purple? But I knew it might come in handy for you, so if you ever want it to meet anybody....

It certainly seems social enough for breeding.

[Ditto looks up, sees Senzai, and transforms into a Togetic. It then flutters its newfound wings in excitement.]

Ditto!

That's, nothing bad. It's the first thing I noticed.

[Plus Malik's offering up said purple for egg purposes. Why so nice, nice friend?

And why is the Ditto so nice and instantly on board, Yuugi's afraid to let Senzai out of his arms?]

Well thanks, that would be handy! And - I mean unless if you wanted the eggs - I'd probably have to pass them on to the Centre or sell them, since I have kids to raise now. Which isn't bad! Lots of breeders do that... But...

[But, even if he's loosening up and letting Senzai free to hover over and prod Ditto!Togetic curiously, this face.]

C-can you let it know, to avoid Bakuto?

Ditto!

[You've nothing to fear from Ditto, Yuugi. It seems very happy to meet Senzai, laughing and poking back. Fun new form!

Malik, for his part, just grins.]

Understood. And I'll leave the eggs up to you, depending on what kind of parent this guy makes.

Dit--

[Ditto just attempted to fly and failed, landing flat on its face.

The best potential parent ever.]

Hey, if you want to keep something to raise yourself, that's fine too! And we could always do what we did with the Grimer eggs and split- ah-

[Poor thing- Yuugi's stalling to look down at Ditto, while Senzai's instantly floating around it and trying to get it up on its new feet.]

I guess it takes some practice, learning to fly if you're not an actual flyer... Do you think Senzai could help it with that when we get home?

[Malik raises his eyebrows rather than shrug again.]

I'd rather leave all that up to it. Whatever it wants to do is fine.

What do you think?

[He asked Ditto that. Ditto thinks.

And thinks.

And thinks.

Perhaps one should not ask Ditto what Ditto thinks.]

Huh- that makes sense...

[Not that that keeps him from having a sudden off-key feeling, that Malik would be ambivalent over what his pokémon learn. Even if it is for generous breeding purposes.

But. Er. Um.

...how long before standing here waiting for an answer is just silly?]

...well, if it ever wants to. I'm sure Senzai would help, right? [Get ready for a second happy pokésound!] Right. But ah- I know we're going for games, but do you need anything for your team while we're out?

[Or, food, per chance? Of course, if they only have enough arms for one choice, the games...]

For my team?

[They're just tools. But Yuugi doesn't see it like that, does he....Malik considers.]

If Vulpix is restless, maybe I should get it something to play with, huh? Try and bond that way with some one on one time.

Smoo!

....and something for Smoochum, too.

[Ditto is still deep in thought.]

That's a thought. I should probably think of things for mine to do, too, if we're going to be playing games... Does your Smoochum or any others like playing outside?

[Maybe he could put something in the yard? For the Mareep or older types to enjoy? Hmm, wonder if there's any kind of playground equipment, meant especially for pokémon...

But, ironically, Malik had the intent wrong, and Yuugi's shaking his head and smiling over that musing. (While Senzai demonstrates he can fly without moving, hovering curious over Ditto.) ]

But I also meant like something to help them out fighting- Like, something for them to hold onto maybe? I bought a thing called "Luck Incense" for Momo, since it's meant for Chanseys. And then there's those move teachers.

Well, Vulpix. If "keeps wandering off" counts.

[Smoochum likes it best clinging to Malik's back. She looks very smug up there. Particularly after Ditto tries flying again, gets a couple inches off the ground - and celebrates prematurely, falling back to earth.]

Ah, right, those - the department store, right?

[He thinks.] Moves would probably be best right now...

But we don't have to make this a grand expedition. Only so many hands, right?

...I consider that counting with Bakuto.

[But you're still lucky, Malik. It looks like that Smoochum would never run off on you, at least!

And- and neither will Ditto, if it's having too much trouble to even fly. Senzai just doesn't get it. (Probably because he himself doesn't realize he's more floating than flying.)]

But I guess you're right- There's not much rush... It'll probably be easier to get out more soon!

[Assuming the lambs don't take advantage of growing and learning new things to cause more trouble!]

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