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I have a pair of ghosts. I've thought about seeing what others I could find but I haven't had much luck so far.
[Just dogs. Lots of dogs. She really couldn't explain why she enjoyed them so much but their company was pleasant enough.
A little more composed--though he does shoot one last glare to where Reno is earning him a twilling laugh--Tseng leans back against Cissnei as he sits crossed-legged in her arms.]
A few of my teammates are respectful enough. I tend to associate with them and leave the..others to entertain themselves.
I seem to have been fortunate in finding them...or in having them find me. I did not expect Assumption to become one too. [ Said ghost-type gave a cheerful cry at his mention, and Walter dropped his free hand to pet the top of his skull. Several of his ghost type Pokemon found him, rather than him seeking them out. Doll, Bea...and little did he know, two more ghosts would be waiting for him when he returned. ]
I see. I have my own group of friends, but for the most part there is little conflict within our team. Why do you call him 'Tsengy'? [ Claudia directed her question to Reno. Nicknames...weren't really common among Walter's team. He addressed them with their full names and for the most part, it stuck with the team too. ]
That seems to be how I am with canines and fox-like Pokemon. I still haven't had any luck finding an Eevee though.
[Eventually she'd find one. And then she'd need one of each.]
Normally Assumption would have been a ground-type, correct?
[Tseng was a bit disappointed that Claudia decided to speak to Reno but he wasn't going to protest it, instead just glaring down at the normal Vulpix who snickered off screen.]
Hm. I think I will stick with Tseng...that is what you prefer, isn't it? [ A nickname only worked if someone liked it, just as their name would only work if they responded to it. At least, that's how Claudia was seeing this. ]
Yes. I have yet to find any other Cubones, or other ground types who have...caught my eye yet. But I know I will need one. Assumption has the benefits of his past typing, but it feels sensible to have one. [ But thus far, many ground types seemed bulky or simply ill-fitting for him. He had recently gone out to correct the lack of water types on his team, but there were still gaps. ]
I did have an Eevee once. But, she was intended to be a Ponyta.
[Tseng's gaze went back to Claudia and he visibly relaxed, offering the faintest of smiles.]
Yes, it is. Thank you, Miss Claudia.
[Down below, Reno snicker-snorted softly before he darts off, Rocket toddling after him to see what he was getting into now.
Cissnei glanced after them, grinning fondly.]
I was actually short a ground-type but I recently caught myself a Turtwig and it's final evolution is duel-type so that will fill in things nicely, I think.
[Looking back at Walter she let's out an amused sound.]
Yes. And once she hatched, she noticed a Fire Stone I had and immediately evolved. But, I am used to her now. I wouldn't know where you would find one in the wild, however.
[ It hadn't been great, given his issues with dogs - at that time he had only recently gotten the confidence to take in a Vulpix. But he was able to train with her now, and he had grown used to her company. Even if she was a bit clingy and possessive of his company with humans. ]
[ Claudia sat up a little straighter. ] It's only right to call you by your preferred name. You do not need to call me Miss. Only Claudia.
She's a little under three feet tall. They are somewhat canine-like, but it's more ambiguous than other Pokemon. [ He'd learned to appreciate that after getting a more 'true' dog Pokemon, a Rockruff. ] I have been constantly...thinking about evolving some of my other Pokemon, but I'm not sure given the size they would become. [ He loved both of his Vulpixes dearly. But they would become much larger as Ninetales, and he wasn't sure in his ability to handle them at that size. ]
[ Claudia could tell that Tseng seemed a little uncomfortable talking to her, but wasn't sure why. She hadn't said anything offensive, as far as she was aware, and he seemed to appreciate her using the name he chose. ] As I said, it is only right to address one by the name they prefer. It would be rude to call you by another name or title, and I know you did not intend to offend me with 'Miss'. ...I'm not making you uncomfortable, am I? [ She sounded a little worried. Joseph snickered off to the side. ]
..Not a fan of some of the sizes of the evolutions? [Interesting. So he didn't like dogs and large animals in general seemed to make him uneasy. Good things to know. She'd have to make sure she kept Rocket back if they ever met in person.] There are some rather large Pokemon out there so I don't blame you at all.
[Tseng blinked then looked distraught, pointedly ignoring Joseph as he shook his head.]
No! No, not at all, Claudia. I apologize if I made you feel that way!
[ Joseph snickered again, this time at Cissnei. Walter pondered whether to correct her assumption. Should they battle or meet face to face with certain members present, it would quickly become clear that he did own, and got along very well, with several large pokemon; Psyche his Drifblim, Ophiuchus the Gyarados and of course, Robbie. The Bewear's ball was currently in Walter's belt. ]
...it's only canines. When I first came here, I couldn't be near any of them. But, I'm getting better. [ As evidenced by him holding and petting his Vulpix, as well as owning several fox-like Pokemon by choice. Claudia lowered her ears sheepishly at Tseng's reaction. ]
You just seemed a bit uneasy, talking to me.
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[ Walter hummed. One animal...he wasn't fond of dogs, bats, moths or leeches. But his dog phobias, he was working on. The others he didn't care to address....except for the one giant moth in his life. ]
Yes....but, I do not want to hold them back, should they wish to evolve. I just need to be ready.
[ Claudia was only lost even further by Tseng's behaviour. It seemed like bringing it up had bothered him? ] Oh...thank you for saying that. But, I was impolite when we first spoke.
I'm sure they understand. Pokemon are very intuitive, especially when they've been with you for awhile.
[She smiles, head tilting.]
And I'm sure, with time, it'll get easier.
[Oh Claudia. Claudia you are such a darling. The Riolu fights the urge to whine, really not wanting to have to explain why he was acting like he was but--]
No, you--it's alright. You didn't realize it. And I--I promise you there is nothing about you that bothers me. I think you are very lovely, Claudia.
[His voice is soft as he chances a glance at her, getting a little fidgety now.]
..I apologize if my behavior upset you. I just..I am not use to feeling like this..about others.
[ He nodded quietly. As if on cue, Claudia looked up at him and pressed against him comfortingly. She is not in a rush to evolve yet, although she would like to someday. Right now she was a plain, small thing...evolving wouldn't change her 'plainness' or make her prettier in her opinion, but it would grant her new strength to look after Walter.
Which is why she couldn't understand Tseng. Lovely? Feeling 'like this'? She tilted her head slightly, not frustrated or upset. Just unsure as to what he was saying. ] It has not upset me. It only worried me, that I might have upset you. I'm...not sure what feeling you are experiencing. But if we are to be friends, I trust you will manage it. And...I would like to be friends with you.
I very much want to be friends with you, Claudia. [And he would manage this. He'd get it under control because there was no reason for him to act like a fool.
At least not until he's older.
Cissnei gently rubs one of the Riolu's ears before she let's out a thoughtful sound.]
You look good, by the way. More at ease than you have been before.
[ Normally he would duck behind his hair but it was tied up. At least he has some of his fringe, still ducking his head a little shyly. He spoke softly. ] Oh...Thank you.
[ As Walter came over bashful, Claudia smiled gently to Tseng. ] I'm glad.
[ Now his face is heating up. He handed the gear to Joseph, who gave a purr and rubbed his cheek to Walters before hopping off his shoulder and walking alongside him. He winked and struck a pose, as Claudia landed nimbly beside him. At her request, he turned the camera to her. Say what you want about Joseph being a little troll, he wasn't badnatured. ]
Of course. I would enjoy hearing from you. [ She nodded to Tseng. Her teammates received messages from others. She is sure Walter would not object to her receiving a few messages too. She would have to repay the favour as well. ]
[Cissnei smiles slyly, quite pleased with herself for having flustered Walter so. Absolutely adorable.
She giggled softly at Joseph's antics before handing her 'gear to Tseng, allowing him to hold onto it as she turned to head back towards where she had left Korra.]
Then I will. I will send you messages whenever the opportunity arises, Claudia.
[ The video ended there as Joseph began to giggle again and tell Assumption about it all, as he hadn't been able to see the screen. The Weavile ended up having to quickly backtrack on certain things he said, seeing as Assumption was also 'involved' with a shiny Riolu and had given him a Look regarding that! ]
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[Just dogs. Lots of dogs. She really couldn't explain why she enjoyed them so much but their company was pleasant enough.
A little more composed--though he does shoot one last glare to where Reno is earning him a twilling laugh--Tseng leans back against Cissnei as he sits crossed-legged in her arms.]
A few of my teammates are respectful enough. I tend to associate with them and leave the..others to entertain themselves.
Aw, but Tseng-y!!
[The Riolu's ears twitch as he sighs heavily.]
It doesn't always work.
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I see. I have my own group of friends, but for the most part there is little conflict within our team. Why do you call him 'Tsengy'? [ Claudia directed her question to Reno. Nicknames...weren't really common among Walter's team. He addressed them with their full names and for the most part, it stuck with the team too. ]
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[Eventually she'd find one. And then she'd need one of each.]
Normally Assumption would have been a ground-type, correct?
[Tseng was a bit disappointed that Claudia decided to speak to Reno but he wasn't going to protest it, instead just glaring down at the normal Vulpix who snickered off screen.]
It's his nickname! I got 'em for everyone!
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Yes. I have yet to find any other Cubones, or other ground types who have...caught my eye yet. But I know I will need one. Assumption has the benefits of his past typing, but it feels sensible to have one. [ But thus far, many ground types seemed bulky or simply ill-fitting for him. He had recently gone out to correct the lack of water types on his team, but there were still gaps. ]
I did have an Eevee once. But, she was intended to be a Ponyta.
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Yes, it is. Thank you, Miss Claudia.
[Down below, Reno snicker-snorted softly before he darts off, Rocket toddling after him to see what he was getting into now.
Cissnei glanced after them, grinning fondly.]
I was actually short a ground-type but I recently caught myself a Turtwig and it's final evolution is duel-type so that will fill in things nicely, I think.
[Looking back at Walter she let's out an amused sound.]
Did you get the wrong egg sent to you?
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[ It hadn't been great, given his issues with dogs - at that time he had only recently gotten the confidence to take in a Vulpix. But he was able to train with her now, and he had grown used to her company. Even if she was a bit clingy and possessive of his company with humans. ]
[ Claudia sat up a little straighter. ] It's only right to call you by your preferred name. You do not need to call me Miss. Only Claudia.
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[Not as big as something like a Houndoom or a Mightyena, she imagines, but fairly big all the same.
Tseng may or may not be blushing in his own way, ducking his head just the slightest bit as he clears his throat.]
Of course, Claudia. My apologies. And thank you. Again, I mean. For not using that terrible nickname.
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[ Claudia could tell that Tseng seemed a little uncomfortable talking to her, but wasn't sure why. She hadn't said anything offensive, as far as she was aware, and he seemed to appreciate her using the name he chose. ]
As I said, it is only right to address one by the name they prefer. It would be rude to call you by another name or title, and I know you did not intend to offend me with 'Miss'. ...I'm not making you uncomfortable, am I? [ She sounded a little worried. Joseph snickered off to the side. ]
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[Tseng blinked then looked distraught, pointedly ignoring Joseph as he shook his head.]
No! No, not at all, Claudia. I apologize if I made you feel that way!
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...it's only canines. When I first came here, I couldn't be near any of them. But, I'm getting better. [ As evidenced by him holding and petting his Vulpix, as well as owning several fox-like Pokemon by choice. Claudia lowered her ears sheepishly at Tseng's reaction. ]
You just seemed a bit uneasy, talking to me.
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Understandable. Everyone has that one animal they aren't a huge fan of.
[She was honestly indifferent about most animals; not really bothered by much. At least not that she was aware of yet.
Ears drooping, Tseng shook his head again.]
No that's..that's not it. I..you-- [The Riolu let out a soft chuff of a bark, glancing off to the side.] You are..you are very lovely, Claudia.
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Yes....but, I do not want to hold them back, should they wish to evolve. I just need to be ready.
[ Claudia was only lost even further by Tseng's behaviour. It seemed like bringing it up had bothered him? ] Oh...thank you for saying that. But, I was impolite when we first spoke.
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[She smiles, head tilting.]
And I'm sure, with time, it'll get easier.
[Oh Claudia. Claudia you are such a darling. The Riolu fights the urge to whine, really not wanting to have to explain why he was acting like he was but--]
No, you--it's alright. You didn't realize it. And I--I promise you there is nothing about you that bothers me. I think you are very lovely, Claudia.
[His voice is soft as he chances a glance at her, getting a little fidgety now.]
..I apologize if my behavior upset you. I just..I am not use to feeling like this..about others.
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Which is why she couldn't understand Tseng. Lovely? Feeling 'like this'? She tilted her head slightly, not frustrated or upset. Just unsure as to what he was saying. ] It has not upset me. It only worried me, that I might have upset you. I'm...not sure what feeling you are experiencing. But if we are to be friends, I trust you will manage it. And...I would like to be friends with you.
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At least not until he's older.
Cissnei gently rubs one of the Riolu's ears before she let's out a thoughtful sound.]
You look good, by the way. More at ease than you have been before.
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[ As Walter came over bashful, Claudia smiled gently to Tseng. ] I'm glad.
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You're quite welcome, Walter.
[Tseng returned the smile, a rare thing for him indeed.]
Perhaps we could...I could send you messages..sometimes?
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Of course. I would enjoy hearing from you.
[ She nodded to Tseng. Her teammates received messages from others. She is sure Walter would not object to her receiving a few messages too. She would have to repay the favour as well. ]
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She giggled softly at Joseph's antics before handing her 'gear to Tseng, allowing him to hold onto it as she turned to head back towards where she had left Korra.]
Then I will. I will send you messages whenever the opportunity arises, Claudia.
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I look forward to it. Goodbye Tseng.
[ The video ended there as Joseph began to giggle again and tell Assumption about it all, as he hadn't been able to see the screen. The Weavile ended up having to quickly backtrack on certain things he said, seeing as Assumption was also 'involved' with a shiny Riolu and had given him a Look regarding that! ]