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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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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!]

I'd like that, if you'll have me along.

Doesn't quite fit in with wanting to get a job, but...I'll make it work.

Hey, you. Don't flap. Float.

[That was to Ditto. Who thinks.

And thinks.

And thinks.

Again.]

Well, if we go out more, you could ask the different places if they're looking for help.

[And morphing it into helping Malik out? That would encourage him to actually get up and go more often.

But, um. Yuugi stops his slow retry of a walk to look back at the Ditto, uncertain about hurrying him. Senzai has no qualms about it, though. He'll be trying to get it off the ground again, and start pushing it as he floats himself.

A first timer needs someone to help steer, right??]

That's a good idea! And keep an eye open for "help wanted" signs.

Let's see what we can find.

[He wonders if there's anything he can request through the Team that looks legit....

Ditto, meanwhile, has sorted itself out! And with a brave little smile--

Is floating! Is flying! It bobs up above Senzai and giggles. Finally!]

Sure! If there's any city we can find a job you might like, it's got to be Goldenrod.

[And as Yuugi gives a dose of confidence? Senzai's moving to meet the Ditto and stay under him.

Like a living net.

Because no more face splats!]

[Ditto can flyyyy~ Ditto can fly! Malik gives it a satisfied grin - one that might even pass for pride - and then smiles at Yuugi, too.]

Then let's get looking.

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