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[lamortenoir]

[ Will isn't going to beat around the bush this time. Instead, he's going straight to the point. He'd be right outside Cherrygrove, heading down the road as he starts the feed.

And he looks kind of miffed. ]

If this wretched place can't decide whether or not it wishes to keep me, then I would much rather decline its invitation.

Does anyone know if there is a quicker way to Goldenrod other than on foot?

[ There's a soft coo as a Pidove all but crashes into him before scrambling to land on his shoulder.

The last thing heard before the feed cuts is Will admonishing his new partner ]

Honestly, Cicero. If you insist on staying out of your pokeball, I demand you make an effort to keep up.

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[lamortenoir]

Then by all means, Caesar can continue on. It would seems to be something he would find interesting.

[ A beat. ]

If I may ask... what exactly did you have planned?

[lamortenoir]

[ Sorry. He's the kind who treats people like crap but takes good care of his birds. ]

And expect rebellion the next time I called him out?

Honestly. Such an inane suggestion is something I would consider counterproductive.

[konpeitoqueen]

If you can't even make him obey you, then maybe you deserve the rebellion!

He's just a bird, tell him you're the boss! [She treats everything like crap except for like, 3 people. So does that count?]

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[lamortenoir]

[ He didn't know too many people to trouble for that kind of favor to begin with... ]

I suppose that would shorten travel time considerably. Is there any particular size a pokemon has to be before it is considered rideable?

[lamortenoir]

[ And suddenly you get a face full of raging Pidove! Unfortunately, Pidoves look cuter when mad and eventually his trainer pulls him off. ]

Cicero! Behave yourself.

[ A sigh as he strokes the bird's feathers to calm him. The Pidove in question has settled on his shoulder though. ]

I apologize for his sudden outburst. Clearly he disagrees with your methods.

[pipers_son]

For the Zebra Twins?

[lamortenoir]

[ Ah, so they were twins. Interesting. ]

Exactly.

[ Because he is a little curious as to what his two pokemon have been up to while he was gone. ]

[konpeitoqueen]

[...Wow.]

You really can't control him? How sad! My Pokémon would never flare up like that.

[Out of battle and in front of Saionji, at least.] It doesn't matter if they agree. We're humans, or at least, now we are- and they're the animals.

[heartdive]

If you're a Breeder, I'd say go with a Pokémon that knows fly!

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[tallandproud]

At leas you can get them back, right? [But...] Do you remember how short your stay was?

[pipers_son]

[Well that's what Joker says, anyway, but do you really trust him to be reliable, Will?]

Well ya can always use zebras and horses in these kinda things! And Caesar definitely likes ta liven things up~. That's a good thing in our line a work.

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[apego]

Hmm, at least big enough to carry a fully grown person. My friend's Arcanine is very big. At least six feet tall! So he can carry a person just fine.

[styxiedust]

[Ghost is VERY pushy and she's STILL throwing out suggestions much to the mounting irritation of her trainer.]

Yes, the cities for that are beyond Goldenrod actually, you're better off just--Sumire, be QUIET! [--Actually she should just--yes, Botan will put her back in her Pokeball now.] I am so sorry about her, sir, she talks too much sometimes and never has anything nice to say.

[lamortenoir]

[ Nope. B| ]

He was always a lively sort.

Then... if that shall be all at the moment... I shall make haste to Goldenrod. He shall be back in rehearsal as soon as we return.

[lamortenoir]

There are some who strike me as rather willful, despite their trainer's wishes.

[ One meaningful glare at his pidove who is almost trying to hide behind his head. ]

[lamortenoir]

Human?

[ Have a perked brow for that because really... he is anything but human. ]

As much as I control him, I cannot prevent him from these outbursts.

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[lamortenoir]

As I have been told, they have been of use to him during my absence and I shall allow them to continue on in his company if he so wishes as soon as I return to Goldenrod.

[ There's a pause though. ]

As to the duration of my stay... perhaps three... four months?

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[lamortenoir]

[ Have a nod to that. ]

Of course. I suppose I shall have to see for myself what had happened to my previous team... I was told one of them could be of considerable help in getting me to where I wish to go.

[lamortenoir]

I'm afraid I am not a breeder, nor am I in possession of the HM needed to teach either of my capable pokemon the skill.

I was told it would be an arduous process and rather counterproductive to pursue that approach.

[konpeitoqueen]

What's with that tone? Were you a horse in your previous world or something? Teehee! That must be awkward, huh?

[YOU'RE SO OFF SAIONJI YOU BASICALLY JUST LAUNCHED YOURSELF OVER A CLIFF. THAT'S HOW OFF YOU ARE] 'I cannot prevent him'? That's just an excuse! Put some effort into it if you want to be a good Pokémon trainer!

[pipers_son]

We'll be waitin' for ya~.

[styxiedust]

Isn't that the truth, these Pokemon all have personalities of their own. But that's part of what makes them appealing, I suppose.

[Ahem.]

Do you have any other questions, sir?

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[tallandproud]

[A few months isn't exactly...a short stay. The man probably doesn't know if it's common to stay that long. But if it is, what's the common thread? Why is he so hung up on this?]

I think that's about as long as my original stay here. But I don't remember anything I said or did. From what I've been told, that's a pretty common thing. No one knows why sometimes if we're a trainer or breeder changes per visit.

[lamortenoir]

[ The pidove calms down, deciding to try and look cool by perching himself on Will's shoulder again. ]

None whatsoever. I must thank you for your assistance. Perhaps we shall pursue teaching Aristotle to fly once we've arrived at Goldenrod.

[lamortenoir]

I will have you know that I am a reaper... certainly anything but a mere human. Honestly. Such insolence for a mere child.

[ There's a small huff here. ]

As willful as my Cicero is, he does respect me and does follow orders in battle which is where I require his obedience.