honourablevillain | 002 /// Poké-Video, Video -- Backdated to Feb. 12, 2013

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002 /// Poké-Video, Video -- Backdated to Feb. 12, 2013

[When the feed clicks on, it shows the hail falling outside, though with the nice tiled floor of a building on the inside of the window. Wherever it is, it seems like the floor the pokégear is being recorded on isn’t ground level, at the least. That’s before the camera turns to show a Meowth, its eyes sparkling as she adjusts it further until, at last, the camera stills.

Said Meowth purrs briefly before clearing her throat, nodding to the camera.]

Hyyyaaarro!

[Hey, she’s got it! It almost sounded like ‘Hello’! The Meowth seems all too pleased with itself before it tries again, fully intending on having a conversation with someone out there. Master won’t mind if it’s for her practicing as long as she’s not in the base when she’s doing it, right?]

Ee rrrranch shoo shaak shoo a hyuuman purrrrreee? Ee need shoo purrrreeac-ich hyuuman shkeech sho ee cyan reyan rore a-ooch shem! Shank yuu ery myuuch!

[[Translation: Hello! I want to talk to a human please? I need to practice human speech so I can learn more about them! Thank you very much!]]

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[Later in the evening, the video feed from Chase’s gear comes back on with him looking just slightly irritated, still wearing his work clothing as it seems like he’s in the break room of the Game Corner in Goldenrod City. It doesn’t seem like it’s work related however, as the reason why becomes apparent when he speaks.]

What does it mean when pokémon do not evolve when they reach the levels that they evolve at? My Bagon has evolved into Shelgon just fine, but my Meowth has yet to do so -- despite that she should have evolved last week. I wish to know what holds them back from doing so if it isn’t their trainers preventing their change.

[[OoC: Take your pick! Do you talk to Meowth while she has stolen the gear and wants the spotlight, or do you talk to Chase later on in the day when he's found his wayward pokémon and answer his questions about evolution? Please say in the subject header so I know who to respond with!]]

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Oh, I'd love to talk to you. Talking to Pokemon is one of my favorite things to do.

[For an instant she seems positively delighted, and she bows politely to the screen before sitting tall, one of her ears flicking as she continues to try and 'speak'.]

Shank yuu! Ee shooht shhhat sha ehst rrray shoo purrreeac-ich rrroood ee shoo hyaaash cooongershaashions rrrich purrreople, an shish ish sha firrrrrst sheeme Ee'm shaaaking shoo shoomrrrun ooosher shan Murrrrrashter. Purrreash shell murree oooh Ee do.

[Translation: Thank you! I thought that the best way to practice would be to have conversations with people, and this is the first time I'm talking to someone other than Master. Please tell me how I do.]

[Awwwww.]

You're doing wonderfully! I can tell you're trying really hard. I bet it won't be longer until you can speak as good as any human.

[Biggest toothiest Meowth-grin ever.]

Ee ahm Murrreowsh. Purrreeashed shoo murreech ooo. Do ooo myiiind eesh Ee ashk a foo kurrrreshtionsh?

[Translation: I am Meowth. Pleased to meet you. Do you mind if I ask a few questions?]

My name is Fluttershy. You can ask me anything you'd like.

Rrrrryy do hyuuumansh rrrear kuurrrroshing?

[Translation: Why do humans wear clothing?]

[Wrong 'person' to ask, alas.]

To keep them warm, and... for modesty reasons. Although I don't understand that part much myself. I wasn't a human before coming here.

Oo rrreren'ch?

Rrrat rrr oo eefurore? Rrr oo a purrrokémyon?

[Translation: You weren't? What were you before? Were you a pokémon?]

No. I was a Pegasus Pony... think of it like a Ponyta, except without fire, and with wings.

[Quiet for a long moment, if only because... Well, Fluttershy kind of lost her there.]

Rrrike Purroneecha buch eech's nyoch rrrone?

[Translation: Like Ponyta but it's not one?]

[She sighs.]

Kind of... but the point is, I'm not used to wearing clothes all the time, so I don't really understand them either. We sometimes used them for warmth, or to look pretty, but that's it.

Byuuuch hyuumansh hyaaash rrrrarm byuuuidingsh shoo shay een...

[Thoughtful look. Meaning that she still doesn't get it.]

[Translation: But humans have warm buildings to stay in...]

[She shrugs.]

I think they like being extra, extra warm... Maybe...

Ee rrryanda rrat elshe murrrakesh hyuumansh disherrench shyan purrrokémyon...

Dyuu uu nyow rrry hyuumansh yuuush purrrokébyallsh shoo cyatch ush? Ssshome ohh ush rrrood nnnnnyoin uu iih uu aaashk.

[Translation: I wonder what else makes humans different than pokémon...

Do you know why humans use pokéballs to catch us? Some of us would join you if you asked.]

It's our way of protecting you. And it's a bit more convenient for us. We can take you everywhere with us and you never have to be uncomfortable.

Purrrrochechion urrrrom rrrat?

[Translation: Protection from what?]

That's weird. Mine just evolved at level thirty even though all the info available said it would happen at level twenty-eight. Maybe it's a Meowth thing?

I was planning on holding off for the sake of the move 'Pay Day' but this is beyond simple holding off.

Can the pokémon choose when they evolve, I wonder.

[Hmm... Perhaps even tamed pokémon were not as subservient as he first imagined, at least not naturally.]

So Catherine wouldn't have learned that one if she had evolved at the earliest time possible?

[That explains a lot.]

They must, as I knew nothing about Pay Day until this morning. It was her own choice. Maybe there are other attacks yours wants to learn first?

I'm not sure that's it.

[Frowning.]

... She's also the only one of my pokémon that has any interest in learning how to speak.

...Speak. As in, human language? How can a cat speak in the first place, whether it has evolved or not?

With proper training, naturally. I've been encourarging the pursuit so long as it doesn't interfere with her training.

That, and she got the nerve to steal my pocket gear earlier in order to practice conversation with others.

Edited 2013-02-16 03:05 (UTC)

With that kind of motivation she'll be reciting classics in no time. How long has she been practicing?

Ever since I caught her, so a month. One can almost understand what she's saying now, although there are still several things she has trouble with.

[Still not too happy that she stole the gear. Granted, it means she's got some evil potential in her, but she stole from him. How far can he trust that pokémon to do his bidding...]

That's to be expected, considering the shape of their mouths and throats. Still, considering the time it takes before children speak she's progressing very quickly.

It is more like teaching an adult a new language as opposed to a child. Although she is young, she has understanding of what things are and translating that into language is the new challenge.

But, despite all that, she is quite intelligent.

They do seem much smarter than pets would be, barring a few exceptions. Does she show interest in other human activities, or is talking enough for her?

Although my others are more interested in battling, she wishes to learn as much as she can about humans, judging by the earlier transmission.

Well, we do want to learn more about Pokémon. It shouldn't be surprising that the opposite is also true.

What do you think you're doing?

Edited 2013-02-15 23:39 (UTC)

[Ooh, a bigger Ponyta! She's seen the little ones with trainers sometimes, but never, one that was big and with a horn like that! What pokémon are you, stranger?

Wait, that's off topic.]

Ee'm reyaning oooh shoo shaaak ing hyuuman shkeech, of coooooorsh!

[Translation: I'm learning how to talk in human speech, of course!]

_{[Just don't ask how the hell a rapidash can opreate a pokégear]}

Why in the world would you want do that?

[She's assuming that it's very, very carefully.]

eekaash Ee rrranch shoo rrreyan murrrooor a-ooch shem. Hyuumansh arrrr fuashinaching!

[Translation: Because I want to learn more about them. Humans are fascinating!]

Stop that noise! I can hardly make out a word you're saying!

[Meowth deflates a little, her shoulders slumping before she speaks normally.]

Because I want to learn more about them. I find humans fascinating but I wasn't able to focus on trying to learn more before I was caught.

Oh really now. How come you find these humans so intersting?

[And cue one talking Weavile stroking his chin in thought.]

You're off to a stunning start, I must say. As a Pokémon with simiyar experience, I find myself highary impressed.

How rrryyylong have you been practicing?

[Cue beaming Meowth - not only because of the compliment, but because there's another pokémon who's speaking in human language almost perfectly!]

Ee hyaak been purrreeachishing furrrr aa murrrunch. Murrrashter'sh been hyeeeruking murree shoo rrread an shaak shoo.

[Translation: I have been practicing for a month. Master's been helping me to read and speak too.]

Edited (Forgot the translation) 2013-02-16 02:40 (UTC)

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