Chapter 54; Video

[tentacletrainer]

[[When the video turns on, all you can really see is the illuminated face of one Rose Lalonde. She seems much, much calmer compared to her previous entry, but at the same time a little on edge. When she speaks, it's kind of in a hush.]] First and foremost, I would like to send out a formal apology. I really did not mean to snap the way I had, and had no right to be so hostile toward some of you. I apologize for dumping that entire fiasco on the network. If any of you would like, I'll be making chocolates for some specific people I really owe. If anyone would like, whether they were involved or not, I wouldn't mind making some for you too.

Now...I have a question.

How do you deal with a Pokemon who is infatuated with you? And actually big enough to do something about--

[[Rose quiets, glancing off screen as an inquisitive "Car?" can be faintly heard. The blonde stares a moment before turning back toward the screen.]]

Big enough to do something about it. See, I have a uh...well. My Riolu recently evolved. And before he was very affectionate, but I was under the impression it was something akin to John and Casey. But...I'm getting the feeling it's a little more complicated than that.

[[And that's when the room she's in is flooded with light, which makes it a little more clear it was a closet.]]

Car!

A-ah! Xal! Hel--oof!

[[Before she can really say anything, the excited Lucario lunges for her, knocking the gear out of her hand and peppering her face with kisses. After some flailing to try and find the Pokegear, it's shut off in an embarrassed rush.]]

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[matini]

[Mom isn't sure whether to be concerned for her daughter's well-being (among other things) or to be amused.]

Are you okay, Rosie Posie?

[Yeah she'll...go with concerned until Rose says she's fine or something.]

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[tentacletrainer]

[[It's a good five minutes before she responds, and she looks just a tad disheveled.]]

Fine. Fine just. What do I do about him?

[papshooshing]

[ brb laughing ]

[tentacletrainer]

[[Wow fuck you.]]

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[3_butterflies]

Um... I could try talking to him...?

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[tentacletrainer]

[[She only seems a little wary, because that means she has to let him out, but...]]

If you'd like to try, I'm willing to try anything at this point.

[[Just going to let him out of his ball and here we go with the snuggling.]]

Um, Xal, there's someone who'd like to talk to you. [[The Lucario eyes the gear and then takes it.

He's staring at you curiously, gurl. What's on your mind?]]

[wontturntostone]

Hmm.

And here I thought garnering your affections was more difficult than that.

[Yes, she's teasing, and smiling faintly...at least she can joke about it sort of?]

[tentacletrainer]

[[There's an almost nervous sounding chuckle from Rose in response.]]

Well, I have a soft spot for animals. What can I say?

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[islandshore]

[...Infatuation? Seriously? Both Riku and the Lucario standing behind him raise their eyebrows, the latter quickly slapping a paw over her face. Oh, and she's gonna talk. English. Just roll with it.]

So, let me get this straight... Your Pokémon is attracted to you. As in seriously, genuinely infatuated?

He does realize he's a Pokémon, right?

[Riku shrugs, folding his arms over his chest.]

Hey, Swift's hit on humans before. And Blade was kind of...

[There's a pause, followed by a snicker from Ace before Riku addresses the camera again.]

The point is, I've kinda experienced it before. At least, my Scizor started off as a raving fangirl. Clingy, too.

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[tentacletrainer]

[[Rolling with it is very easy. She's seen Pokemon try and talk before.]]

I'm not sure what he thinks he is. Or what he assumes I am. But as far as I can tell yes. Genuinely infatuated.

[[Rose rubs her temple a little.]]

What was the result of that, Riku? Did you manage to steer her on the path to a more fortuitous relationship with another pokemon instead?

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[timelymaid]

Can I have the chocolate recipe, too? [ BEAMING. This is perfect timing! ...And on to that issue. ]

...I haven't had that problem yet, so, I'm not sure. Sorry, Rose! I assume explaining John didn't help.

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[tentacletrainer]

Of course you may. I'll send you a copy with your package. And well...see, he's been around since before John passed out. I just assumed that he'd know. But even coupling that with an explanation, he is undeterred...

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[brokenmemories]

I don't think I have that kind of problem before with my pokemon compared to your Lucario. Couple of my pokemon feel the opposite way towards me, really.

Doesn't your Lucario already know you have your fiance in mind?

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[tentacletrainer]

I don't believe I'd enjoy the opposite much either. That must be difficult to deal with.

And he does, but...he doesn't seem to care.

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[gunkonmyboot]

[brb clapping.]

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[tentacletrainer]

Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week. [[Brb sarcasm.]]

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[razputin]

[Well, Raz isn't the best at relationship advice. He's still got his own odd feels. But he's worried! So, have him on camera - Woobat planted on his head like a hat.]
Have you just tried boxing it away for a while?

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[tentacletrainer]

I haven't yet no. I would prefer to work out the issues with them though...or at least try first.

[[She has a problem boxing Pokemon.]]

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[impulsives]

[Scratching his head.]

And I thought my Pikachu was bad with these kind of things.

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[tentacletrainer]

Perhaps your Pikachu and Xal would get along.

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[francia]

Accept his love! It's born from admiration and trust in you as his trainer. Once he is assured of his love is returned, you can explain your boundaries.

[This is not the worst advice he's ever given.]

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[tentacletrainer]

I thought I was very clear with how much I love him...I make sure all of my Pokemon know that I do.

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[shadowdive]

[He's trying not to laugh. Really. It's just showing how hard he's trying not to laugh with his face scrunched up, stifling the snickers.]

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[tentacletrainer]

[[At least he's trying. Can't say the same for his boyfriend.]]

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[usedencore]

...well. That sure did just happen.

[Envy is just... far too amused. Sorry, Rose.]

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[tentacletrainer]

[[You're not sorry at all. But that's alright, she's getting used to people being amused by this. And in all honesty, she'd be amused if it was someone else.]]

You're telling me.

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[justicereigns]

You know? My Gyarados is the same way. Well. Without the kissing. Thank fuck.

[Because Gyarados kisses seem kinda deadly.] Maybe try getting it a mate?

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[tentacletrainer]

Yes, Gyarados kisses wouldn't be very enjoyable I'm sure. [[She thinks on this a little.]] This seems like the best course of action at this point. I just hope I can find one he'd be interested in...

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[shippingmath]

[... Yeah, okay, he can't keep from laughing a little bit at that, but he reigns it in quickly enough.]

Tell him you're not interested to his face?

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[tentacletrainer]

I have is the thing. I also carefully explained that John and I happen to be a thing. And...well. You clearly just saw how to heart he took either of those.

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[when_turks_fly]

[ Oh, Valeria remembers that face. She may not have responded as it seemed rather on the personal side and not particularly life threatening, but she did watch the initial broadcast. Now that she's getting a good look at the girl's face, though, she... really does look a bit on the familiar side. Kind of like Roxanne. Maybe a little more than that. She doesn't get much much further in her puzzling over the resemblance whilst quietly telling her sweet tooth to stop pushing her to ask about free chocolate, though, because that sure is a Pokemon lunging at the girl and -- well, that sure is a healthy display of affection. Amused? Well. ]

Are you okay? He seems pretty enthusiastic. [ And that might be a chuckle. Might be. ]

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[tentacletrainer]

[[She is completely free to ask for free chocolate. Rose has a sweet tooth too and would never turn one away. But she smiles and tries to straighten her hair a little.]]

I'm alright. A little overwhelmed with love but...ah. Yes. And he really is, isn't he?