wagering on fate

[On comes the feed, and it is instant noise, instant lights, and instant headache if the audience doesn't adjust fast. And nope, it's not even involving exploding buildings or some rescue sight. The view's coming from over someone's shoulder, and there's a bit of an ear and unique hair cut hinting the breeder nearby, but most of the screen is filled with a colorful roulette wheel, flashing more colorful overload before finally slowing down-

And drawing a happy cry from the fellow jolting in the camera view!]

Hey, I was right, Senzai! Waiting for the wheel to fill up with balls helped our chances! Sure, the bet wasn't as high, but still-

[He cuts off as he turns and comes eye-to-eye with the gear's lens, blinking in it before the entire scene shifts to a more comfortable distance, and Yuugi gives a "eh-heh!" grin before the screen goes out.

A few seconds later he's on again, this time up against a dark wall with the noise slightly muted, and the view much more steady and including a Togetic hovering to the side.]

Sorry about that- I think Senzai wanted to share what we're up to here. He really likes the games.

[...since he's on the feed anyways...] So... Does anybody have a favorite game, here at the Game Corner?

[Either way, anyone drawn into the Game Corner will find Yuugi playing away- Even if he does eventually abandon his lucky streak at the roulette whee and retuns to Voltorb Flip. But by then there's some very obvious glances coming from the staff that Yuugi is very unaware of.]

[The day's been weird, if Yuugi trusts his gear. And he would have rushed to answer or help anyone in reach he could, but. He woke up under a tree, days south of Violet. And given he's never been this far down this route, and avoiding as many wilds as he can? He misjudged how long it would take to reach that Pokémon Center.

Eventually, he plops down on the water bridge halfway down the road, and pulls out his gear.] 

Hi- sorry to ask for a favor when a bunch of weird stuff is going on... but I'm stranded on Route 32 without any of my team. I just need to get to a center, so if anyone's, uh, nearby...

[Sorry again, he trailed off, because he heard something in the grass just a few feet away, at the start of the bridge. And - upside down on the screen - out rolls a Mareep, right up to the water edge.

Rolling.]

-Bakuto? Is that you? How'd you get, over....

[Look at that, another couple, smaller Mareeps trotting out, just as overly fluffed up. Is it the offspring he's been raising? N-no, here comes four more, and another four, and eight, and-]

..wha- Bakuto, are these with you?

[Apparently, since she hobbles up and has the biggest struggle of her life, trying to sit on all of them at once. She catches a couple in her fleece, but a good dozen more get by - more pouring out by the second - all crowding onto the bridge, with Bakuto blocking the only other exit. And they're coming right towards Yuugi.]

...hey, can you guys swim? You shouldn't come onto the water...

[No- No they shouldn't. And some are realizing that, and wrestling to get back to firm ground against the traffic. And then struggling mareeps, and anxious lambs, and excess static on the water-

Best turn off the video, viewer. The lights flashing swerving view from Yuugi running will just make you sick.]

Aaaaah, we're back!

[A chorus of sounds echo Yuugi's proclamation, the breeder's usually free roaming team all out at once and ready to agree with the sentiment. Well- Not all. The Gastly looming above and Mareep oddly facing the way they'd come were not familiar with the city ahead, and the Lucario at Yuugi's elbow was silent as usual. But the remaining three were happy enough to cheer. After all, a good trip or not, they were glad to be back.

And Yuugi was especially glad, since the threats by that man over the 'gear made him worry what he'd come back to. Thinking of it, he bypassed asking Bakura what he wanted to do first, or leading the way to the house himself, he pulls the device right out of his pocket and turns it on now.]

Hello! Not to bother anyone, but. For those who want to know, Bakuran-kun and I are back in Goldenrod! It took a little longer to come back than I expected, but it was worth it.

[Speaking of it, he grins at the Lucario at his side, and then up in the air, giving a view of a winged white Pokémon.

It looks like Senzai evolved!]

So, if anyone's in town and looking for us, or wanted a battle or something, you can find, me...

[He just turned around to show off the new arrivals and realized, the distracted Mareep has, disappeared. And the Gastly letting out one loud cackle probably isn't helping the moment any.]

-Isami!

[So sorry, viewers. Nothing but the inside of a pocket now. This fellow's on a sheep hunt in the city!]

( Action! )

Hello- I don't know if it's worth mentioning, but. I don't know what's common and what's not here, yet, in terms of talking over this. So, here we go.

I was given some eggs, from the Breeding Centre, in Goldenrod! And they've all hatched over the last week! Isami, Junko- I mean, a Growlithe, Buneary, and Riolu. And in the meantime, I caught Momo, during the flight to the city, and then I found this egg, on Valentine's. I think a lot of others did too, but.

[Here, have a view of a starry coverlet, with a Buneary and Timburr being adorable together, the bunny hovering but not wanting to touch, while the little pointy-head gray fellow tries not to hit her with that wood block, apparently far too heavy for him.]

This little guy hatched a couple hours ago. -I'm calling him Harudei, but I can't tell if he likes it or not.

And now I have six, four in the last few days, and. I was wondering. Does anyone have advice for how to give so many enough attention? Or what to do for these specific types? I don't want to neglect any of them, especially since I have a- Ah-

[The 'Gear swerves and gives a view of the ceiling just shortly after the Timburr near fell over from the weight of that block. There's a peripheral view of Yuugi doing something at the bed, and the Buneary hopping off, before a Growlithe covers the screen, sniffing away.

Enjoy some funky noises.]

[[Disclaimer: Certain egg providers are invited to his this mun upside the head if the egg presumptions are a problem!]