☇ 004 - accidental video

[solidbarrels]

[ the camera feed turns on, a black figure rushes forward, his back toward the camera/pokegear. in the distance is a bright light (look! Cyndaquil's evolving!). Squall stops before kneeling down, head turned away from the bright light. Then the light fades ]

Cynda?

[ Squall's head drops (nope, no evolution for you today, Mr. Broodypants). He shakes his head before speaking up, his tone dry ]

You are... something. Just when I thought you'd...

[ He sighs before he falls onto the ground with a loud thud. He groans, staring up at the fire-type that is now sitting on his stomach with arms crossed and head back and forth from side to side ]

Quil Quil! Cyn Quil Da Quil, Cynda. Cynda?

Right. (Let's pretend I understand that.)

[ The SeeD scoffs before standing up, his pokemon still in his arms before heading over to reach his pack (and his pokegear). ]

Are you guys... supposed to want to evolve?

[ Squall eyes his starter warily just as the feed cuts ]

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[Audio]

[radiantxsmile.livejournal.com]

[There will be some giggles heard.]

Not all pokemon want to evolve, Squall. Some like to stay the way they are while others want to go through evolution.

Apparently, your Cyndaquil isn't ready to evolve just yet. Right, Cyndaquil?

written;

[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

Then how is it supposed to get stronger?

...Don't encourage it, Aerith.

[Audio]

[radiantxsmile.livejournal.com]

By leveling them up, of course! Evolution is only one step in becomming stronger, but it isn't the only way. Just by training your pokemon, they will level up and become stronger. Some even learn new abilities that might not have been possible through evolution. Maybe your Cyndaquil is waiting to learn a specific ability before it decides to evolve.

[She'll just giggle at the last part of the message.]

You're making it sound like I'm such a bad influence~

written;

[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

Somehow. I don't think this thing is planning that far ahead.


You're the one who kept talking to it last time we spoke. Remember?

[Audio]

[radiantxsmile.livejournal.com]

Oh, Squall. You really should have more faith in your Cyndaquil. He might be silly, but he might smarter than you realize. Trust me, pokemon are more than just ordinary animals or pets. My Chansey has surprised me more times than I can count. I'm sure Cyndaquil will surprise you just as much soon.

True, but I wasn't asking him to be lazy or anything like that. I did ask him to keep an eye on you and to call me when you're heading to Violet. I don't think it really counts as a being a bad influence on him. Just being friendly towards him and his trainer.

[And speaking of heading to Violet...]

Oh and about Violet, have you decided to leave Cherrygrove City yet? I believe we did talk about exploring the Dark Cave together a few days ago.

written;

[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

He...? It's an it, Aerith.

Got a job here. Can't really leave until the contract ends.

Why?

[Audio] /soooo late. Dx

[radiantxsmile.livejournal.com]

An "it"? Don't Cyndaquils have genders? I know some pokemon are genderless, but I think your Cyndaquil is a male pokemon.

Oh! [That "oh" sounded a bit disappointed.] I understand. Don't worry about it.

Umm...well. I was wandering when we will go cave diving and you said you'd go with me, so... [She'll bite her bottom lip a bit. How to tell him about feeling excited to go exploring with him without sounding odd? Hmm. If he was Leon, she wouldn't have this trouble, but this is Squall.] I'll wait for you until you're ready to leave Cherrygrove. I was thinking of heading to the cave soon.