tentacletrainer | Chapter 54; Video

[[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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[She slowly nods, glad for progress.]

That's good. We both know you're a good boy. You're just... overly enthusiastic, that's all! You love your trainer as much as any friend would.

Lu, lucar cariocar Car lurio carcario.

[[No, I love Rose a lot more than them.

Look at this stern face. Fluttershy, she is the one.]]

[... oh dear.]

... Sometimes it's difficult to control the way we feel. But what's important is that you don't force those feelings on others.

[[He looks absolutely offended at such an insinuation.]]

Lucari cario! Car lucar cario Lucario carlucar.

[[Of course not! Rose has said she loves me very much.]]

[Very delicately-]

Okay, but... did she say she loves you... or that she's in love with you?

Lurio cario Lucario. Luiocar?

[[That she loves me. Why?]]

Because... Xel... dear... there's a big difference between the two. You can love many people, but you can only be in love with a very special person. You might think it's Rose, but she doesn't think it's you. I'm very sorry.

[[The Lucario stares at her a moment, seemingly trying to process this information, before narrowing his eyes.]]

Lucar cari lucario rio. Cario lucario car Car rio car.

[[You're talking about that kid. He isn't worth Rose's attention.

He will win her heart. Just you wait.]]

[She blinks at 'that kid'. Oh, wow, what weird soap opera did she step into?]

Whoever that is, that's up to Rose, isn't it?

[[Hopefully one that doesn't plan on running long. Rose really, really hopes that's the case.]]

Tch. Lucario luc car cari. Lucar cario lu lucario Car. Lucario lu rio car.

[[Tch. I don't care. He can't protect Rose. I can though.]]

Then you just proved you actually don't care about her!

[Even comes with an OBJECTION finger!]