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[merlebleu]

[ Rinoa, bright-eyed, is sitting in her hotel room. There's a Growlithe curled up on her lap, relaxed, and an egg in the background. ]

Guess what? [ She waits a second or two—presumably for guessing--before continuing. ]

I got a job! I've been working at the PokeCenter for a day or two now, helping out with the patients.

It's not bad, and I want to save up some money, just in case!

[ She smiles at the camera, and then looks over her shoulder casually at the egg. ]

I've also got a new member of my team on the way! I'm going to name him Watts, when he comes—

[ As if on cue, the egg starts shaking and cracking slightly. She gasps and picks up the 'Gear, spinning it around so that the hatching egg is in focus. And then— ]

Char!

Aww, look at you, little guy! I think Watts is the perfect name for you~

Char Charmander! [ ...If you can understand Pokemon? The newly-Christened Watts is trying to explain that she's a girl, kthx. Rinoa just thinks "he's" saying hi. ]

Comments

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[paladinlost]

Congratulations! Watts does sound like a nice name.

Saving money is worth it, especially if you intend to visit Goldenrod's Department Store. It has the most variety out of all the stores.

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[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

Thanks! [ Have a big smile. ] Watts is the name of a friend of mine back home, and it fits this guy, too~

[ In the background, Watts is still angrily protesting...but Rinoa's ignoring it because she thinks it's just excitement. ]

And yeah, that's what I've heard! When we get to Goldenrod, Quistis and I are definitely shopping there.

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[paladinlost]

I also named a few of my Pokémon after loved ones. Hopefully none of them will mind, if they arrive.

[Leviathan the Feebas must have heard those protests, because she jumped in her trainer's arms and asking Watts what's wrong.]

They even sell attacks that you can teach to your Pokémon. And their clothing and make-up sections are better than every single other store in Johto put together.

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[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

I don't think they would! It's like a sign of affection.

[ A slightly-irritated Watts pokes her head in behind her trainer's, looking at Leviathan for a few moments before explaining (again) that she's a girl and her trainer is stupid. ]

You can...buy attacks? I thought they just learned them. [ She's definitely filing away the information about clothing and make-up, though. ]

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[usedninjathief.livejournal.com]

[It's okay Rinoa, Yuffie did the exact same thing. Except she named her female Rattata 'Ratman'.]

Watts sounds like a great name the little guy! These guys sure are popular. Everyone wants one.

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[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

[ ...'Ratman'? A+, Yuffie, A+. ]

I think he likes it, too! [ More protesting, which she takes as agreement. ]

They are really cute, though! ...And he was pretty cheap.

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[usedninjathief.livejournal.com]

Haha! I think he likes it too. Look at him flailing excitedly! [Oh the fail.]

I hear they turn into mega awesome dragons too when they evolve!

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[ordalias.livejournal.com]

"Char-Char-Charmander"?

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[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

He's saying hi!

[ "No, I'm saying that I'm a girl!" ]

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[ordalias.livejournal.com]

You can understand him? [ Is looking at you in wonder, Rinoa. ] Hi, Watts.

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

What? Give me a second, Flare--

['sup, Rinoa. Look at Riku and the rather large Charizard leeeaning over his shoulder.]

Looks like my Charizard wanted to see your Pokémon.

[And said Charizard is now rolling his eyes. You silly humans. Must he pantomime it?

Okay, fine. He'll point at the Charmander, then he'll point at Rinoa's...chest. Then he'll point back at the Charmander, grunting.

Yeah, Riku's totally lost.]

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[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

[ ...Did that Pokémon just point at her chest? No, she must've been imagining it. ]

Oh, here! I'll bring him closer so your Charizard can get a better look.

[ She gets up, setting the Growlithe on the floor before ushering over the Charmander for the Charizard to see.

Watts, for her part, is exasperated but grateful that someone noticed. ]

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[islandshore.livejournal.com]

Fine by me.

[Flare, once again, rolls his eyes.]



[And he's pointing at Rinoa's chest, then nodding. And then he points to the Charmander. THEN he points to Riku, shakes his head, and points back to the Charmander.

Yeah, by now, Riku's pretty much lost.]

I don't know what's gotten into him.

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[carly-fries.livejournal.com]

Watts! What a nice name!

[meanwhile, Carly's Xatu is hovering over her shoulder and looks at the gear.] [Or: "It's useless." Guess who's assumed a girl when he's a boy pokemon?]

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[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

Isn't it?

[ Watts is interested and moves forward to get a better look at the screen. ]

[ Translation: "You too?" ]

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[carly-fries.livejournal.com]

[she nods!] How'd you get the idea?

[The Xatu nods.] [Or: "She thinks I'm a girl."]

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[used-slackoff.livejournal.com]

Hah. You better be careful with that one. All the others I've seen so far are... a bit spunky.

[Toothless' Charmander attacked his face, and Sazh's Charmander just gave him hell. Naturally, this must run in the species.]

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[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

Oh, it'll be fine! I like spunky~

[ Not that she understands Fang's meaning, but oh well. ]

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[used-slackoff.livejournal.com]

Hah, I hope ya do.

[awesome-scott.livejournal.com]

Train that Charmander well -- it becomes totally awesome. And I think you can even ride them!
[Guess who has a Charmander egg of his own? That's right, Scott. He also has another egg, which looks closer to hatching...
They're both really close to him. And resting like a scarf is his Furret.]

[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

Ride this little guy? [ Rinoa looks from the 'Gear to the Charmander and then back again. ]

...I don't think I'd fit.

[awesome-scott.livejournal.com]

I mean, when it evolves into a Charizard.

[action!] THE LATEST, so sorry ♥

[usedgatlinggun.livejournal.com]

[ Quistis hasn't actually seen the feed, but she's letting herself in and singsonging Rinoa's name to see if the other girl is there. Then she spots Watts. ]

Oh! Hey there. [ She crouches down to examine her. ]

[action!] NEVER TOO LATE ♥

[angelicdelights.livejournal.com]

[ When she hears her name, Rinoa jumps up—startling Angelo, who jumps off her lap and grumbles slightly before curling up on the floor—and twirls around to shoot Quistis a smile. ]

Hey, Quisty! [ For her part, Watts blinks at the blonde woman before trying to explain her predicament again. Which probably just sounds something like "" ]

I see you've met Watts. Isn't he so cute? He hatched just now!

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[usedgatlinggun.livejournal.com]

[ Unfortunately, Quistis is no better at speaking Pokémon than Rinoa is. Tempest, however, on his trainer's shoulder, gets the message. He examines Watts without a hint of sympathy, but with vague interest. ]

He is! [ Quistis reaches out to pet Watts' head affectionately. ] Watts, huh? [ She laughs and looks up at Rinoa. ] So who's next?