~=-+ Pokemon Spotlight +-=~ (Game, sort of)

[DarkestLight]

o.o!!!!! n_n!!
Wyrm: What do you find hardest about flying?...oh, and greenball is asking what kind of tea do you like the best.

[Lady Vulpix]

<Amber> Hello, Wyrm, pleased to meet you. I can't say I find flying any hard these days. It took me some time to learn to balance myself in the air, but it soon became natural. Although I must admit I still find it hard to fly while carrying weight. It may have something to do with shifting my center of gravity, or changing the amount of force needed to lift me up... I'm not quite sure yet. Perhaps I need to learn the move Fly in order to do that properly? In any case I'm glad that Spark and Lagi are willing to carry our friends when we all need to fly somewhere.

Greenball is Mossjito, right? My favorite kind of tea... That's even harder to answer! I like variety, I don't think I could settle for any one kind. But I think oolong tea is the most flexible for blending purposes. You can mix it with flowers, fruits or even certain spices and always get good results. Black (or red) tea tends to go better with spices and just as well with fruits, but it's not so good with flowers. Green and white teas go well with flowers, and white tea is also good with mint or green apples, but they're not so good with cinnamon, berries and other fruits. Er... am I ranting too much? I think you wanted a simpler answer, didn't you? Let's see... if you're planning to make your first blend I would recommend oolong tea with rosebuds. It's both tasty and easy to make.

[DarkestLight]

No. I think the ranting is what he wanted...because he's writing this stuff down....>.>

[Lady Vulpix]

<Amber> Oh! In that case I'm glad to help. Is there anything else you'd like to know?

[The Blue Avenger]

<99> Bobbery has sent an e-mail concerning this spotlight. Queries: What is your favorite recipe? When did you learn it? What recipe has turned out the worst?

[Lady Vulpix]

<Amber> Should I answer this? I don't want to leave a question unanswered, but shouldn't it be time for someone else's spotlight?

<Gabi> Don't worry, there's been a bit of a hiatus, so you can answer it and then we move on to the next participant.

<Amber> Alright, then. I like experimenting with new things. It's hard to pick a favorite because I'd eventually get tired of always eating the same thing no matter how much I like it. But my two oldest meta-recipes, sweet mix and savory mix will always have a warm place in my hard. I call them meta-recipes because they're not really recipes, just vague guidelines: heat some water, throw in whatever you can find as long as it's sweet (or savory, depending on which mix you're making), then mix it all together. That can yield some great results or some culinary monstrosities, depending on the ingredients you use, but it's always fun and it brings back nice memories of when I was living with my mother in Paradise Valley and learning to cook my first meals.

Curiously enough, or perhaps for that same reason, the meals that turn out best with me are usually soups. You could see them as a more careful variation of the savory mix. As for what turned out worst... I scorched quite a few things in my early days. I remember burning a fish my dad gave me. It made me very sad. He tried to comfort me but what he said can't have made much sense because I don't remember it. Or perhaps I was too upset to listen. But one half of the fish was still salvageable, so I ended up eating it after all and doing my best to avoid the burnt bits. From then on I tried twice as hard to get my flame just right: it's hard to hold a steady flame and control it so that it won't leave any raw parts but it won't burn anything either. Cookers are much more stable.

<Gabi> Thanks, Amber. And now... our next spotlight.

Name: Maza
Species: Alakazam
Favorite Utensil: Spoon

Maza, in a word? 'Level-headed.' Maza is the glue that holds the rest of the team together - capable of mediating when necessary, and acting as the de facto leader when Jeff is indisposed. Most of the team respects his decisions (even if it is for different reasons - Raini, for example, doesn't cross Maza mostly just because it would be inconvenient to get in a fight with him). His high intelligence and his quick thinking make him a natural strategist, so he and Mercandos make most of the team's plans.

Maza naturally synchronizes well with Groviglio, due to the amount of time the two spend sparring with each other. The two rub off on each other, too; from Groviglio, Maza got a sense of Sarcasm, while Maza has mellowed Groviglio out somewhat and helped him focus himself. Maza holds Raini in very low regard, probably more so than anyone else on the team does; Maza is very defensive of his family, and in his mind, Raini is a wrench in the works.

Maza is also a little bit of an oddball by virtue of being an Alakazam who specializes in physical attacks. He practices boxing quite a lot, even if he doesn't have a lot of muscle to back it up.

[DarkestLight]

Beany beany!
*snicker* That's not nice, no matter how accurate. Does anyone ever get away with calling you beanhead?

[The Blue Avenger]

<Maza> Beanhead? That... is a new one. Nobody's called me that before. Grove's really the only one around who calls me by anything but Maza, since 'Maza' in and of itself is sort of like a nickname anyway. And Grove tends to call me 'spoonhead,' 'spoony,' 'spoonface'... variations on a theme, really.

<Groviglio> It's going to be my masterpiece. I'm going to call him every nickname I can with 'spoon' in it.

[Lady Vulpix]

<Tsunami> Hi, Maza. How are you? I don't know why there seems to be a general consensus that I must be the one to talk, even though I hadn't thought of any questions. I guess 'how are you?' will work for now.

<Hero> Don't be ridiculous, you always have something to say so you might as well start putting your big mouth to use.

<Tsunami> Your mouth is technically bigger than mine.

<Hero> Only physically. And it doesn't show because I know how to keep mine closed.

<Tsunami> Do you or don't you want me to talk?

<Gabi> Why don't we see if anyone else has a question?

<Tsunami> Sounds good to me.

<Lagi> I do have a question. I suppose I might as well ask, and I hope I'm not making a mistake, being too intrusive or something. But Maza... since the subject of Raini has come up in your description... and believe me, I understand how hard it's for you to put up with her, and she has caused a lot of trouble. But she has feelings too and, at least occasionally, it feels like she's trying to change. Not all the time, and perhaps not for the best reasons, that much I can't tell, but... I believe that if you push her too hard you may end up making things worse. So my question is... do you think there's a way for her to change her ways, at least enough to learn to respect others? Or do you believe that all you can do is keep her at bay?

[The Blue Avenger]

<Cam> The two of you bicker about as much as Grove and Maza do.

<Groviglio> Hey, stuff it.

<Maza> Now, now, he has a point. Nothing wrong with it, though. That's just the way some relationships work.

<Groviglio> Relationships? What are you trying to say?

<Maza> You know what I mean. Anyway. Tsunami. I'm doing all right. Life's busy as always. And Kurtzwick's off doing his own thing somewhere. I wish he'd told us more about what happened, if only so we could help keep a closer eye on him.

<Groviglio> He just doesn't want us looking over his shoulder while he goes and loots the town dry.

<Maza> *sigh* Let's move on. Uh, Lagi, yeah. Look. I know Pokemon and people alike can change their ways. So I know Raini can become a productive member of the team. But at the same time, she's the sort of Pokemon who thought that it would be good to control her teammates with her psychic power. She tried to jump me when I found out. We need to make it apparent, and fast, that that's not going to be tolerated. You always have to start hard.

[classy_cat18]

Circe: Hey dude, has Grove ever called you a spoony bard?
*laughs*
*groans*
Lily: Do you have any reason why Raini acts like she does? Everyone else on the team is so nice. Even Grove is just a sarcastic grump like Bandit.
I always thought it was because cat Pokemon were all hellspawn.
*punches him*
Bo: What are some things you like to do that don't have anything to do with training, Maza?

[The Blue Avenger]

<Groviglio> Hah, 'spoony bard' was the first thing I called him when he evolved into a Kadabra! I was waiting for that one!

<Maza> Really? I don't remember that.

<Groviglio> Oh, 'course not. I only used it the once. I don't want to overuse it.

<Maza> That makes a certain amount of sense. Lily! I think some Pokemon may just be like that. Jeff wasn't really ever very strict with her. I mean, he didn't have to be with us. So she grew up without a whole lot of discipline, I guess. Not all cats are bad. Jeff had one when he was a kid, and he said it was the sweetest thing.

<Groviglio> He's also oblivious as hell, sooo...

<Maza> Yeah, yeah. Moving on. My pastimes? I like crosswords and number puzzles. Before he went to Chrace, Bobbery was teaching me to cook. The spoons, you know. It makes sense. I never really got any good at it though. Last time I tried, I burned everything.

<Cam> It's true. Even the banana smoothie!

<Groviglio> Which was a freaking accomplishment, let me tell you.

<Maza> But, uh, aside from that... I read a lot too! I've already gone through Jeff's collection of books at least twice. I'm making a good go at the library's collection now.

<Cam> What about when you took up sculpting--

<Maza> We don't talk about that.

[Lady Vulpix]

<Ventura> Hello. What do you think of Jeff? And how do you feel about him being your trainer?

<Water Angel> Please excuse her, she has many skills but conversation isn't her forte. At least she did say 'hello'.

<Ventura> How would you have asked?

<Water Angel> Not quite so bluntly. I'm not sure I would have asked those questions, but if I did have to ask... perhaps something along the lines of "after being with Jeff for so long, how do you feel about your experiences with him as a trainer, and what are your views about him in general?" But no, I don't think I would have asked him what he thinks about Jeff. I don't think asking someone what he or she thinks about someone else is likely to yield a very positive outcome. There is much which just can't be said, and whatever the answer is, its interpretations may lead to disagreement, agitation and even confusion. No, especially confusion.

<Ventura> That's the problem with words. But I still want to know, so I ask.

<Water Angel> *Sighs.* I suppose that's fair.

<Hero> I have a question now. It's a much better question because it's something that everyone would like to know and it can't possibly cause all the things Water Angel just said.

<Caledor> What do you think about Mona?

<Hero> No! That's just the same kind of question.

<Caledor> I know. *Grins.*

<Hero> Stop interrupting me. My question is the following: how do you manage to teleport such long distances - with passengers - without exhausting yourself? I mean, I know your kind is born knowing how to teleport, but we don't usually hear about anyone other than you teleporting their friends all the way to... say... Avelorn. So is there a secret?

<Caledor> Umm... yeah, that's a feat, but not quite as impressive as the other. How did you burn a banana smoothie?

[The Blue Avenger]

<Maza> What do I think of Jeff? Sheesh, no kidding, that is a loaded question. Not that I have anything bad to say about him. He's a pretty nice guy. Granted, he's not the most organized - he's got this bad tendency to just hope things will sort themselves out, especially if he's got a lot to work on already - but Jeff's reliable, and just about the friendliest guy you'll ever meet.

<Groviglio> And there's a but coming.

<Maza> No, no. Nothing bad. That said, I don't think he's the world's best trainer. Well... that's maybe not the way to put it. He's a very hands-off trainer. He lets us do our own thing. While it works great for, say, me and Grove, then you get Kurtzwick, who really needs a leash, and Raini.

<Groviglio> Pluses and minuses, right?

<Maza> Right. Every style has its advantages and disadvantages. I mean, Groove Guy relishes the freedom he gets in training, for example, and for me, it let me find out how much fun boxing was!

<Groviglio> That's still hella weird.

<Maza> Don't knock it just because you can't try it.

<Groviglio> Hey! I will knock your teeth out if I have to!

<Cam> A-hem! Moving along, right?

<Maza> Uh, Caledor, about Mona? She's... a friend. I used to kinda sorta have a crush on her. There are bits and pieces of it still hanging around, but I'm still sorting through my feelings on that. It feels like I've grown up a lot since then, and she hasn't quite as much.

<Groviglio> I didn't expect you to be that upfront about it.

<Maza> Some of us can actually be honest about our feelings.

<Groviglio> Hey! Say that again--

<Maza> Hero! There isn't really a secret, no. I never make a single teleport jump that distance. I always have to take it in bits and pieces. So over long journeys, I teleport several times. Or in some cases, many, many times. I do get tired sometimes, but I roll with it the best I can. I've practiced a lot with Teleport, too, so that may help. Who knows? Maybe I'm just naturally gifted, too! Hah!

<Groviglio> *under his breath* You're naturally something, all right.

<Maza> And... Caledor again. Okay, that one's kind of embarrassing. I was trying to make a flambe along with the smoothie - more than one dish at once; I thought I could handle it - and I may have accidentally spilled some liquor, lit some things on fire, you know. I'd prefer not to dwell on it.

<Groviglio> Damn amazing is what it was.

<Maza> Thanks for that.

<Cam> You know, I think your bickering could actually power a small town.

<Groviglio> Small? Medium to large at the least.

[DarkestLight]

Maza...is it? Hi. Wyrm here. Question before I go back on babysitting duty.

Do you think you could best a Primeape or a Hitmonchan in boxing skill only?

[The Blue Avenger]

<Maza> Ha! I'd like to think I'm that good, but I know I wouldn't stand a chance. My boxing trainer, Jersey, is a Hitmonchan, and I know he could beat me any day of the week, without even using one of his hands. He takes it easy on me, and I still get exhausted! I know it's not my thing, but it's still fun.

<Groviglio> In other words, you're persisting even though you know you can't succeed. Isn't that some definition of insanity?

<Maza> Har har.

[classy_cat18]

Ken: Ooh, ooh! Do ya have a special boxing move? Like a Super Uppercut or something?
Bo: He's a Pokemon.
I know! But does he have a special technique? Like confuse the enemy with his speed and then get in close and give him the ol' one-two?

[The Blue Avenger]

<Maza> I have Sky Uppercut; does that count?

<Groviglio> Since literally any Pokemon who can learn the TM can use the exact same technique, I'm gonna go with no.

<Maza> Ah well. Aside from that, Jersey tells me that my punches pack a bit more... well, punch because of my spoons.

<Cam> I'm surprised that's legal.

<Groviglio> Who said it was legal?

<Maza> Aheh, well, not much I can do. In a real fight, I'm not letting my spoons go.

<Groviglio> Which still doesn't answer the original question.

<Maza> Oh yeah. My best technique is to teleport around behind my opponent! I don't get many opponents, in boxing at least, who are prepared for something like that.

<Groviglio> That seems low for you.

<Maza> Hey, we use whatever advantages we have.

[DarkestLight]

o.o You eat wif spoons? What you eat wif spoons? DO YOU EAT CHOCOLATE?

>.> Eeeasy Zent. But she does remind me of something to ask you. Do you ever consider using sporks? or forks?

[The Blue Avenger]

<Maza> Heh, I don't actually eat anything with these spoons. It seems like it'd just be weird. I am partial to good chocolate, though. Best thing in the world, though? That's manju! The red bean paste is delicious. And sometimes you do need something sweet!

<Anzu> Hee, remember when he tried to make one?

<Kiva> I remember how long we spent cleaning the walls of the kitchen afterwards.

<Maza> It's not my fault they exploded!

<Groviglio> Actually, yeah, it kinda is.

<Maza> I'm really not that awful a cook, I swear... Er, I really don't ever use forks or sporks. The idea just... I don't know. It rubs me the wrong way. These are my spoons, you know? I couldn't use anything else.

[Lady Vulpix]

Thanks a lot, Maza.

And sorry about the hiatus, but we have a new spotlight now!

Name: Lily
Species: Bellossom

She's friendly and sweet enough to give you cavities! Easygoing, cheerful and energetic. She's always up for some practice battling, some exercise, or a walk in the park. She hasn't battled for a while, preferring to cheer on those who need catching up. Lily doesn't have a violent bone in her body but she knows plenty of ways of disabling opponents. She's taken in Rose as a sort of protege during her downtime.

[The Blue Avenger]

<Maza> Hey there, Lily. What do you like best about being a Bellossom, as opposed to a Gloom or an Oddish?

<Groviglio> How can you be so... cheerful all the time?

<Maza> Ignore him. I think the concept of friendliness is alien to him.

[Lady Vulpix]

<Caledor> Hi there! It's always nice to see someone with such a sunny disposition, no pun intended. Have you been helping others smile lately? If so, how, and how has that worked out for you?

<Tsunami> Running out of ideas, Kid?

<Caledor> Never. I just like learning more about other's styles. Call it a professional exchange of experiences.

<Tsunami> I would laugh if I didn't think you really mean it. *Shifts eyes.*

<Sylvan> Hello, Lily. I have 2 questions if I may. First, what made you decide to evolve into a Bellossom? And my second question is... how do you take care of your leaves and petals? They look beautiful!

<Hero> You're all making me sick. My question is the following: has anyone ever demanded that you pay their dentist's bill?

[classy_cat18]

What do you like best about being a Bellossom, as opposed to a Gloom or an Oddish? ARMS! And smell. I was afraid that I'd be one of those Gloom with its scent glands on a hair trigger. I didn't want to hose someone by accident!

Trinity: We just gotta worry about pollen buildup. Just one little sneeze and the whole team's asleep. Or poisoned. Or paralyzed.

That only happened once. *blushes*

How can you be so... cheerful all the time? I guess it's just easier for some people than it is for others! No matter how bad things get, I know that the sun will come out, the rain will be back, and I'll never be alone!

*sniffles*

Katana: Shonta, are you crying?

It just reminds me of that song from Annie.

*hands Shonta a hanky*

Have you been helping others smile lately? If so, how, and how has that worked out for you? Usually a bright smile or a little dance helps. No one can frown at backflips or pirouettes! But some people on our team are real sourpusses.

*sneezes*

*looks away in embarrassment*

First, what made you decide to evolve into a Bellossom? They look so pretty! The flowers on their head, the leaf dresses, and their light green skin! And they're so graceful! I mean we're so graceful! *giggles* I guess it's a little shallow, but the other choice was Vileplume and they tend to have trouble moving around with those huge petals.

And my second question is... how do you take care of your leaves and petals? They look beautiful! Thanks! I drink plenty of clean water, soak up lots of sunshine and make sure to take vitamins! Oh, and I do my best to stay away from open flame.

*snorts*

Has anyone ever demanded that you pay their dentist's bill? Huh? No...no, I don't think so. I'm sure people know I don't have the money to pay their bills. That's a real random question.

[Lady Vulpix]

<Hero> *Coughs.* Random, yes, let's say it was random. I think I'd better leave, it looks like everyone here's been hypnotized by the candy fairies or something.

<Caledor> Or maybe you're getting old.

<Hero> *Glares.* Didn't you hear that a Ninetales can live for 2000 years? My life's only just began.

<Tsunami> Except that that's only a myth, not a fact.

<Caledor> That, and being old is a state of mind.

<Hero> So you two are ganging up on me now? Either face me one on one or leave me alone. In any case, I'm outta here.

<Caledor> No, Hero, wait! I was just kidding!

<Hero> *Sighs.* That's all you ever do.

<Gabi> *Shakes her head.* Sorry about that, Lily. Even after all these years it's like they can't control themselves when they're together. Has it ever happened to you that a situation got out of hand?

[classy_cat18]

Was there a reason you asked that question, Hero? I'm sorry if it wasn't meant to be random.

I kinda expected that question to come from Caledor.

Has it ever happened to you that a situation got out of hand? Yeah, lots of times. With a team like mine it's bound to happen a few times. I'm almost never part of the situation, but the teammates usually tell me to stay out of the way because I'm so small and light that I'm easy to toss around. And with several of the Pokemon able to use super-effective attacks, it's better to just find some high ground and wait for them to fight it out.

Lily, you're the highest-leveled Pokemon on the team. One good Solarbeam should take out all of us!

Or you could just disable us with your pollen.

*blushes brightly* It only happened once!

We weren't talking about your--

*sneezes and scatters Stun Spore*

...Bless you.

[Lady Vulpix]

<Hero> *Jumps away from the spores.* I was trying to make a joke. But apparently that's a privileged reserved for a select few now.

<Amber> Hero, please, calm down. It's not their fault that they didn't know what you were thinking.

<Hero> You mean you didn't get it either?... Oh, wait... Amber, right. If you haven't got it by know then perhaps it's best that you don't. No offense meant, the joke has nothing to do with you.

<Amber> Offense? What am I supposed to take offen... oh. *Laughs.* I get it now. It was for the description, right? The cavity-inducing sweetness. But Hero, you know me better than that. I can tell the difference between someone making a joke about sweetness and someone calling me sweet as an insult.

<Hero> Well, I'm glad you can. But don't blame me for caring. In any case - and again, nothing to do with you here - things were getting too sappy for comfort. I had to do something to change the mood or else I was going to get sick. In a way, I guess it worked.

<Amber> Well, I'm not taking offense for that, but don't you think Lily may? It's not nice to tell others that their sappiness is making you sick, you know.

<Hero> This isn't my day. Perhaps I should stop talking altogether. Show me some patch of soft earth so I can dig a hole and bury myself for the rest of the day.

<Amber> *Sighs.* You don't have to be so dramatic. An apology should be enough.

<Hero> *Looks around for a while.* Um... OK, I'm sorry, Lily. And... Sylvan, I suppose. And Caledor... No, I'm not sorry for calling Caledor sappy. He called me old. So just Lily and Sylvan.

<Sylvan> *Smiles.* Apology accepted.

<Caledor> I've been called worse things than sappy and you're not getting any younger. *Sticks tongue out.*

<Amber> Stop it, please. Before things get out of control again... Lily, I know what it feels like to have trouble controlling your abilities. Have you tried any kind of training to stop your powders from shooting off unexpectedly?

<Tsunami> And hasn't anyone noticed that calling Grass-type Pokemon sappy is a pun in itself?

<Hero> I wasn't trying to make a pun. Please let's not go back to that subject.

<Tsunami> OK, then, no more sappiness talk, but there have been too many jokes and puns here to ignore that subject. Lily... how do you feel about jokes and puns? Is there any kind of joke that you like? Does any kind bother you?

[classy_cat18]

The description?

Shonta didn't let you read it before she turned it in, did she?

Nope. *reads description* Ohhhhhh! Now the question makes sense! That's pretty funny!

Dang. I wrote it and it still went over my head.

A lot of things go over your head.

Lily, I know what it feels like to have trouble controlling your abilities. Have you tried any kind of training to stop your powders from shooting off unexpectedly? It's just spore buildup. It wasn't a problem when I was battling regularly and releasing it every once in a while. But this break in training has made me too lazy. I build up too much spores and I accidentally release some when I sneeze. Like when you move your muscles a certain way to do stuff; when I sneeze it's the same as when I do it on purpose.

Lily... how do you feel about jokes and puns? Is there any kind of joke that you like? Does any kind bother you? I think they're great! I like the ones that others don't like to much, the ones with lame puns. But I don't like the ones they don't finish like "A priest and a rabbi walk into a bar" and "There once was a girl from Nantucket..."

There's a good reason why that second one is never finished. And it's not really a joke as much as a crude limerick.

What's so crude about it?

Moving on!

[DarkestLight]

Don't think we've met. Name's Wyrm. I see you that you command attnetio because your so gashawfulcute.

¬¬....

..Oh dun tell me you don't like cute things!

>.>...*shrug, shuffles away*

...I swear. Anyway. Question. I was wondering if you always knew how to dance, or if it came to you upon evolving?

Wow, you're beautiful! I heard all your secrets, but do you think hiking everywhere helps to keep you healthy?

Keeps the weight of---*SLURPSLAP!* The nerve!

[classy_cat18]

I was wondering if you always knew how to dance, or if it came to you upon evolving? Hi, Wyrm! Yeah, I've always known how to dance but evolving into a new body forced me to kinda relearn. My legs aren't really as great as they were as an Oddish when it comes to stepping. It's actually easier to do jumping moves.

I heard all your secrets, but do you think hiking everywhere helps to keep you healthy? It certainly doesn't hurt. The exercise and fresh air does a body good!

[Lady Vulpix]

<Hero> Thanks. Now, what's that about that Lickitung knowing all your secrets?

<Caledor> And now for a real random question: if a tree falls in the woods and nobody hears it, where is everyone?

<Tsunami> What's with you and trees?

<Caledor> I dunno, I just like them. Anyway, this is Lily's spotlight, not mine. I've already had my spotlight and no one asked any questions about trees.

<Lagi> You're starting to confuse me now. You somehow manage to mix your emotions just like you mix your words, to the point when even they don't seem to make any sense.

<Caledor> In that case I have achieved something today.

<Lagi> *Sighs.* In any case, one of them has given me an idea for a question. Lily, would you like to tell us about anything that has made you feel impressed?

<Caledor> *Gasps.* Lagi, you're too good.

<Lagi> *Smiles.* Then maybe you can answer that same question later. I'd like to hear the story. Actually, it would be nice if I could hear about all the amazing and awe-inspiring experiences everyone has had... but I don't think anyone can live long enough to hear them all.

<Hero> Wait, does that mean Caledor was impressed by... trees?

<Caledor> Hero... Eevee House... now. Or, rather, as soon as Lily answers my question. I'd like to hear what she has to say.

<Hero> Huh? OK. *Shifts eyes.*

<Water Angel> Hello, Lily. I don't feel you and I have talked enough. Maybe we could meet at the Eevee House someday, or at the Guild's garden. Have you been there before? Anyway, that's a question, but I have a more open question too: is there anything you would like to share without having to wait for someone to specifically ask about it?

[classy_cat18]

I think May was talking about my beauty secrets, Caledor.

Trinity: Those are just common guidelines for Grass-type Pokemon, I'm sure.

No those are guidelines that everyone must take to heart! Never let yourself get dehydrate! Get outside every once in a while! Don't get set on fire!

...

Okay, so that last one doesn't apply to you.

If a tree falls in the woods and nobody hears it, where is everyone? They're hiding from the giant who pushed the tree over.

Ask a random question and you get a random answer.

Would you like to tell us about anything that has made you feel impressed? Bandit's battle with the Porygon2 at the tournament! That finishing blow! Porygon2's Zap Cannon! Bandit's Sacred Fire! It was a fantastic finish and the ultimate lucky move!

We definitely should've gotten that on DVD or something.

I've been to the Eevee House before, Water Angel. I went there a lot when I was an Oddish. There's a lot a space to run around there! But I haven't been there lately. But I didn't know the Guild had a garden. We don't go to that place except when there's meetings, and even then we don't stay often. Is the garden over there pretty?

Is there anything you would like to share without having to wait for someone to specifically ask about it? Hmm...I love e-readers!

You love...e-readers?

Yes! It's hard for me to read anything without fingers to flip the pages with! That's why e-readers are so handy, especially the ones with touch screens!

[Lady Vulpix]

<Hero> Ahem... that was me.

<Gabi> I'm sure she meant to say Hero. You were both talking so much that she just mixed up your names, that's all.

<Hero> This wouldn't have happened 10 years ago. I need to do something to fix it. Sign me up for another tournament.

<Gabi> You know I can't do that, and you're overreacting.

<Tsunami> Overreacting? Hero? Nah!

<Hero> How would you like my teeth in your tail?

<Tsunami> Not much, thank you. I should learn Aqua Tail someday.

<Gabi> I'm not giving you a TM just so you can attack Hero with it. And Hero, behave! I've already had too much of this.

<Hero> Only because you take it seriously. *Grins.*

<Gabi> *Sighs.* I give up. Off to the Eevee House, you three.

<Caledor> Me? I didn't do anything this time! I will go, though, because I have something to say to Hero. But first, I must say something to Lily: I like your style, girl! We should do this more often!

<Lagi> I'm going with them, both to hear what Caledor has to say and to keep them in check.

<Hero> *Grumbles.* As if we were going to thrash the Eevee House or something.

<Water Angel> Ahem... Let's get back on topic, shall we? The garden is quite an enjoyable sight, and it has a large fountain, which is where I spend most of the time while Gabi's working at the Guild's HQ. Well... on either side of the fountain, really. Now that the secret is out, I might as well let you know too. The fountain is connected to another fountain located in the basement of the MTU building. There, you can find a computer made specifically for Pokemon to use. But you need to be able to swim and either breathe underwater or hold your breath for some time in order to get from one fountain to the other via the hidden passage. Otherwise you will have to go through the main entrance of the MTU building and ask for directions inside.

And that was a long exposition without a question. I will ask a simple one: can you swim?

[classy_cat18]

Sorry, Hero! With this many Pokemon talking, I got a little confused!

I know how that feels.

Can you swim? No, I can't. Too bad. That sounds like a cool thing to check out. I'll have to go there the other way one day.

[The Blue Avenger]

<Jeff> DVDs! Of the tournament! What an excellent idea! Gotta remember that for next time... What other suggestions would you have for the tournament?

<Groviglio> Always wondered this one. Do Bellossom have legs?

<Maza> ...Wait, you really always wondered that one?

<Groviglio> Well, you never see 'em, do you?

<Maza> ...Conceded.

[DarkestLight]

The same could be said for Tangrowths :/

o.o? ::Lifts up vines, sees feet just fine:: ¬¬..

It's better if you stay quiet Mossy. I'll do the talk-OMGISTHEREANYTHINGYOUDONTLIKEINTERMSOFCUTE...or...maybe just something that you feel you encounter too much of....

Spastic! Completely spastic...you are!

IAMNOTAMNOTAMNOT..I'm just very thorough in my thought patterns...

[classy_cat18]

What other suggestions would you have for the tournament? Online streaming video of the battles? If they haven't done that already.

Do Bellossom have legs? A lot of people wonder. Even Shonta asked me that question. *lifts her skirt a little, showing little stubby legs* Yeah. They're not good for running but they're springy so...*does a no-hands backflip*

[Lady Vulpix]

<Spark> Nice move! How did you learn to do that?

<Gabi> I've just thought of this question. To what kinds of rhythms can you dance?

[classy_cat18]

The backflip? Lots of practice. I had trouble getting the timing right and kept landing on my head.

If she wasn't so light I would've had a few things in the house broken.

To what kinds of rhythms can you dance? That's...a very good question. I hope I can remember what I've learned about time signatures. I guess 4/4 is the easiest, followed by 2/4. 3/4 throws me for a loop because I always think of the waltz and I'm not much of a slow dancer.

[Kerel]

So let me see if I got the facts right, you can disable your enemies, giving them cavities while dancing? Man, that's a strange power.

Bruce: I think you got it wrong...

No, I'm cool with it, dancing is like art right? and art is important for many people, so if a few cavities are the price for it it fine by me.