6TH PIECE - VIDEO/ACTION FOR THE GOLDENROD ROCKET BASE

[artfuldestruction]

[[There's a rather frazzled looking man appearing on the feed today, his brown hair falling over his face as he scowls into the camera. It's Kato, of course, but he's taken the liberty of shoving on a non-descript brunette wig in order to disguise his appearance. He hasn't bothered putting in contacts or anything like that, so with any luck no one on the feed will recognize him; he's discarded his mask so the chance is low, anyway. So Johto, if you're tapping into the feed today you'll be greeted by the sight of a grumpy looking man in a plain black shirt. Nothing suspicious or worth remembering here! Continuing to scowl, he addresses the camera.]]

Do any of you know how to deal with a Pokemon harbouring....inappropriate levels of affection for you? 

[[His eyes dart to the side as he speaks, and he runs a hand over the back of his neck. Kato is at his wits end with this particular topic; research isn't helping and none of his other Pokemon seem to be of any help. So he's got no choice. Maybe someone out there will have some advice.]] 

It's becoming incredibly frustrating and she's simply refusing to take a hin-no, Pyrite! 

[[Suddenly, a woman with brown hair and a black shirt who could be the twin of Kato's disguise pops onto the feed, cuddling into him, her....grey wolf-like ears twitching happily. With a shove, Kato manages to push her away, and she promptly changes into a Zoroark, pouting and whining. Furiously straightening his clothes, Kato returns his attention to the feed.]] 

Any advice on dealing with this would be much appreciated.

Comments

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[3_butterflies]

Um... I could try to talk to them...?

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[artfuldestruction]

[[Once he's got his Zoroark to stop trying to hug him, Kato pops back into view, raising a very skeptical eyebrow.]]

And how exactly do you plan to manage that, miss...?

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[3_butterflies]

Well, the thing is... I can talk to Pokemon like you are talking to me. I can understand their language.

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[reallybeloved]

Wow, that's really creepy. I don't think I'd stand for it. But it sounds like you're going to figure something out, maybe?

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[artfuldestruction]

I don't stand for it. She's just....rather stubborn.

[[Seriously, he's tried both the metaphorical carrot and the metaphorical stick to get this stupid pokemon to stop cuddling him every time he steps into view.]]

She's also very powerful so I'd rather not have to confine her to her pokeball. I raised her so I could use her, after all.

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[reallybeloved]

How have you been punishing her?

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[iownahoofbeast]

[...Well. That happened.]

I. Ah. I do not believe I have ever encountered such a problem.

[That is. Just. Utterly lewd, on so very many levels. He needs a towel.]

Perhaps. Um. It requires additional training. In its regimen. For increased discipline. Um.

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[artfuldestruction]

Consider yourself lucky.  

[[Seriously; at least he can shove a Zoroark off. God forbid if this behaviour starts rubbing off on his Steelix.]]  

Do you have any recommendations for this 'additional training', then?

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[iownahoofbeast]

More. Ah. Physical activities.

[Taking a moment to wipe off his forehead.]

Fighting wild Pokebeasts. And the like.

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[ortion]

[... Yep, Dist sure did stop by Kato's lab to see...whatever it was that just happened.

Is walking in on weird stuff going on with Kato going to be a recurring thing? HE JUST WANTED TO SHARE SOME RECENT FINDINGS WITH HIS SCIENCE BRO JEEZ...

He clears his throat uncomfortably, reorganizing the papers he almost dropped.]

Kato...what in the world is wrong with your Pokemon?

[artfuldestruction]

[[Once he's switched off the camera, Kato angrily rips the wig from his head and leans back in his chair, the sour expression still on his face.]] 

 I have no idea; she's been doing this for a while, but it's escalated. Look.  

[[...and yep, over in the corner there's a carbon copy of Kato, except with far more feminine features (if that's...possible...) and....assets. Despite how amusing a sight it is, the original version isn't seeing the humour. The copy blows her trainer a kiss, giggling.]]  

I want to use her as a decoy for my work but she'll only transform into me.

[ortion]

[He glances in the Zoroark's direction.

Aaand more awkward coughing. If Kato was actually disguising up for a mission, Dist would honestly not be able to tell them apart.]

As much as I appreciate that Pokemon's ability, there is something so...wrong about this.

[Like Kato didn't already know though.]

Between this one, Pluto, and your Seviper...honestly Kato, what did you do to deserve all of that misfortune?

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[greatestcool]

[...Have some cackling, okay, Kato.]

Oh man, that is hilarious! How do you get yourself in these sorts of situations, huh?

[First the Hydreigon, now this! Just going to laugh at your misfortune forever, bro.]

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[artfuldestruction]

[[KILL YOURSELF RYUUNOSUKE!!!111]] 

 If I knew, I wouldn't get myself into them, would I?  

[[That was probably 1000% more bitchy than necessary but ugh @ you tbh]]

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[greatestcool]

[NO THANKS, THEN HE COULDN'T TROLL YOU

UNLESS HE CAME BACK AS A GHOST-TYPE POKEMON OR SOMETHING

THAT WOULD BE PRETTY COOL ACTUALLY.....]

Nah, I guess that would be asking for too much, huh?

[It's okay, no offense taken!]

Have you just tried keeping it in the ball? Maybe the infatuation will wear off after awhile! It does still listen to you when you're battling, right?

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[enjoymyatelier]

...Have you attempted leaving her in one of the PC boxes? Unless she's a necessary component of your team, it's really just less of a hassle to do that.

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[artfuldestruction]

The point is that I raised her to take advantage of that rather fascinating ability-

[[-let him just nod at Pyrite, who has...lovingly transformed back into his female!clone-]]

-so stuffing her into the PC system seems like a complete waste of time.

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[grapecape]

[...kind of cute, if weird! Obviously there's an issue here, but. No need to be so mean about it jeez.]

If you mean to turn her down, then you should tell her so in a straightforward but polite way.

[That's, like, Romance 101. Come on, man.]



[god why]

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[artfuldestruction]

[[YEP

CONTACTING THE FEED

MIGHT HAVE NOT BEEN THE BEST LIFE DECISION-]]

...are you....seriously implying that there's a chance I could accept her....'affections'....?

[[THIS IS SO NOT OKAY WHERE ARE YOU PEOPLE COMING FROM]]

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[tearsofademon]

You're sure you didn't bring it on yourself?

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[artfuldestruction]

[[Have a rather withering look.]]

Yes. I tend to make a regular habit of flirting with my Pokemon and leading them on, only to callously reject them when my interest wanes.

Are you an idiot?

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[kingbowser]

[Oh, do pardon this big, burly man with scary sharp teeth. He happened to overhear Kato's shouting and is now poking his head through the-- oh wait, his Torterra just threw the door open with a grunt. The oddly-dressed Squirtle and Granbull on her back hop down and snicker, while Bowser scratches his head.]

Sheesh, I've seen some crazy Pokémon here, but this takes the cake! Didn't know anything besides those stupid, pink blobs could transform, either.

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[artfuldestruction]

[[who the fuck is you???]]

Well. You certainly have a way of making an entrance, don't you?

[[Prepare yourself for unnecessary bitchiness, Bowser; that is how Kato rolls.]]

New, are you?

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[neurotoxined]

[...oh lord, what has she walked in on.

Kato, you are getting an actual amused look out of GLaDOS today; achievement unlocked, tbh. She'll just be folding her arms and leaning up against the wall here, don't mind her.]

Want me to fetch the spray bottle, or do you have this?

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[artfuldestruction]

[[oh jesus Caroline smiled in an amused manner

a thousand kittens just perished]]

Depends what you're offering to spray.

[[how about acid

everyone loves acid]]