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[adnihilum]

[ There are suddenly eggs. A lot of them.

Okay, maybe three isn't too much. But three unexpected eggs are. So, Flynn writes up a network post, to see if anyone wants to take the unexpected eggs away. (Both Fenrir and Lupin haven't complained, so far.)

The feed opens to show Flynn sitting under a tree in what is presumably Ilex Forest. ]

There are... eggs.

[ He looks to the left of the screen briefly, a slight frown creasing his eyebrows. There is a pause.

... Let's try that again. ]

I have found three eggs. They are... from... my Pokemon.

[ Another pause, and glance to the side. ]

I cannot take care of them as of now. So. I've heard that the norm is to trade them away. Right now... well. Does anyone want them? The default is money, if I recall correctly; but I am seeking a few Pokemon, so perhaps a swap can be arranged. These Pokemon... a Natu, or a Nincada will do.

Yes.

Thank you.

[ Attached is a short text file with the egg count and prices. ]

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[dreamsofahero]

I'm afraid I already have those species, but if you're having a difficult time finding a Natu or Nincada, I have a Ninjask, and my friend has a Xatu, and I rather doubt either of them would object to helping make eggs...

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[adnihilum]

... I see. [ Eggs again... ]

What would you want in return?

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[dreamsofahero]

I'd have to consult with Ryner for specifics, but I imagine just a small fee would be fine.

[adnihilum]

That can be arranged, yes.

[dreamsofahero]

Shall I speak with him and get back to you, then? And are you looking for both, or just one for now?

[adnihilum]

Just the Nincada for now, I think. [ He nods. ] Thank you.

[dreamsofahero]

All right. I'll talk to Ryner, and let you know in a bit. And you're quite welcome.

[adnihilum]

[ Flynn doesn't reply to this. The conversation has ended, right? ]

[dreamsofahero]

*essentially, though it's usually polite to say good bye first

perhaps fortunately, Sion is quite used to people who don't bother with good etiquette, however, so rather than be perturbed he'll just contact Flynn again after he's spoken with Ryner*

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[divinitea]

[...you know, Celes has actually been interested in obtaining an Absol for a little while, now, but has never quite gotten around to it...

...the moves on those ones, though...

...time to be polite.]

Would I be able to purchase one of those Absol eggs? I can pay the full price.

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[adnihilum]

Yes, you will be.

Though.

[ He pauses. ]

Might you have anything else to offer?

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[divinitea]

...anything else?

[...hang on, what]

Are you saying money isn't good enough?

[adnihilum]

[ Flynn frowns a little, shaking his head. ]

No, no. I am in need of some... Pokemon, more than I need money. If you have them, I'd gladly take that. Instead of money.

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[codpieces]

[ miracles ]

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[codpieces]

It's a miracle.

[ how can it not???? suddenly = life. in a little egg that will come more life. it's magic in unscrambled form, and gamzee's sloppy, happy grin grows as he stares into the screen— he's heard about eggs, how little pokemon come out of them like wrigglers ( despite the process being different compared to his ) . . .

he'll be like

he'll be like a lusus ]

I'll take one off you, Flynn-bro.

[adnihilum]

[ Oh hey, it's Gamzee. Glad to see that he's still in one piece. ]

Sure. Which one?

[codpieces]

[ hmmm . . . ]

The single motherfucker sounds dope— How much is 5000?

[ pokedollars are kind of weird compared to boondollars . . . ]

[adnihilum]

[ ... okay, maybe he still needs a little prompting. ]

5000? Five thousand pokedollars. Yeah.

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[codpieces]

[ he had to have money around here somewhere . . . he looks in his pockets ( nothing that looks like money, but he does pull out a clown horn though . . . ), crouching to check the heels of his shoes ( yo sometimes you just forget that you put it there-! ), and . . . nothing. left is his bag, that he starts checking the smaller zippers one by one and— oh paper. ]

Honk yeah—

[codpieces]

[ paper that's worth something. albeit, he takes what he has out— p3000, 3 slips of p1000, and shows it to the camera. as he counts ( quiet muttered "one . . . two . . . uh, three . . ." ) he makes a small face— he'd have to save up a ton to get 5000 of these slips-! ]

Fuck, I only got 3.

[ 3000 but he doesn't know that does he . . . ]

[adnihilum]

[ Oh dear. ]

Um, each bill is P1000. So... you'll need five.

[ But Gamzee doesn't have five. ]

Uh.

[ This was getting awkward. Flynn is squinting a little, though only to indicate that he's thinking hard. ]

Do you only have one Pokemon now?

[codpieces]

[ oh that changes a few things— if he has 3000 then . . . ! well, at least his expression lit up a bit ( if you count that pleasantly high look as "lit up" )! he only needs two more bills! ]

Oh— Hah, my bad. Got p3000.

[ he shifts a bit, calling miracle ( let's bounce my motherfucker ) as he gets up to . . . go look for more . . .

maybe there are like, side missions or treasure chests or something he could get to and get some extra ka-ching, like spurb. ]

Just me and Miracle, brother. We gonna get our search on for the extra bucks to cash you in, aight?

whoops Flynn got too nice

[adnihilum]

[ Flynn frowned.

It would be kind of... mean, then, since he would be taking all of Gamzee's money. The guy only has one Pokemon, too - what would happen if he lost a battle and had no money for food? ]

Only one Pokemon, huh...

[ He glances to the side. ]

I'll take P1500, then. You need the money.

ohhh flynn ;w;)/

[codpieces]

[ —what was that he heard??? :oO!! ]

You'd do that for a brother?

:'D

[adnihilum]

Yeah.

[ He doesn't want to just take all of someone's money. ]

You need more Pokemon.

[codpieces]

Awww . . . Shit, man.

[ let us pray. mirthful messiahs, give this motherfucker a free ticket to the dark carnival

he's my bro now ]

That's a full on miracle you're all up and conjugating, right on top of another fuckin' miracle. How can this clownish motherfucker get his thanks on for you?

[adnihilum]

[ Flynn tilts his head. He might even be smiling a little... is he...? ]

Just take care of yourself. Surviving here might not be easy.

[ Pause. ]

I'll throw you a third Pokemon. The more, the better.

[codpieces]

You got it, friend.

[ and he will take this taking care of himself very seriously!!!

hahah, in all honesty though, he probably won't do a good job of it, but that's where ( nanny ) miracle comes in. he doesn't do it purposely, but because the detachment is strong in this one ]

Whoooah— For serious? [ :oOOOO ]

[adnihilum]

Yeah.

[ He shrugs again. ]

You need one.

[codpieces]

—I owe you a big time miracle, motherfucker.

[ it's like he hit troll lottery . . . ]

Hey, if we ever meet up— I'll make sure of my clownish motherfuckin' self to make the vastest miracle you ever did part of.

[adnihilum]

[ ... He hasn't actually seen Gamzee in person. While the other didn't seem like too bad a guy, the prospect is actually a little intimidating.

Social interactions are very taxing, after all. ]

It's okay. You're new here, so I figured you needed some help...?

[ Okay, maybe that wasn't the best thing to say. Let's try that again. ]

Just take care of yourself, that's enough.

[codpieces]

Hahah— if y'all say so.

[ only friendship now ]

They all gonna appearify in that magic husktop, yeah? In the, uhh— [ a pause . . . where was it again-? ]

Fuck— Forgot the name. [ he tilts his head, pausing for a moment to collect details on the pokemon center as he lets his fingers brush his cheek. ] . . . You hit the motherfucker to get your harshest of chillings, refill your energies and shit. The pink chicas are real fuckin' sweet with a bro, too.

[adnihilum]

[ The response comes a little late - Gamzee's speech is hard to decipher. He is most likely talking about the PC system, and the Pokemon Center. Right? ]

Yes. Where are you at the moment? The name of the city, or the name of the route, what is it?

[ He has to ask detailed questions. Otherwise, he might not get a straight answer. ]

[codpieces]

Berrycove?

[ gamzee no that's cherrygrove ]

[adnihilum]

... Cherrygrove. Right.

[ Flynn nods. So far, so good. ]

I'll transfer the egg and another Pokemon to you as soon as I get them. Then I'll send you a message so you know when to pick it up. Sounds good?

[codpieces]

Yeah, that.

[ a nod in return! ]

Like slime to my hear ducts, brother. We'll stand the fuck by.

[adnihilum]

Alright then. [ He returns the nod. ] I'll get back to you once I'm done.

[codpieces]

Honk at you then, dogg.