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[codeforhope]

[It's been a little while since Chihiro has posted anything to the Network. Between traveling and swarms and crazy weather, things have been understandably busy. In any case, now that they've stopped in Ecruteak he's finally gotten a chance to check on something that's been left in his PC...

Chihiro can be seen sitting near the head of a hotel bed with his hands resting loosely in his lap. It's been pretty chilly outside lately now that the weather has caught up with that freak snowstorm in August, so he's wearing a thick Pancham hoodie, the front of which seems to be...shivering?

...at least until Chihiro pulls his hands back and a little head with two red, rabbit-like ears springing out into view appears, sniffing a little at the air as if wondering where the warmth had gone. But more than that, the poor little thing looks very sad, as evident by the way he tries to bury his face in Chihiro's hoodie again with a squeaking sigh.]

This little guy showed up in my PC a few weeks ago...he belonged to Atsuro-kun.

[Chihiro gently pets the top of the Plusle's head with a small sigh.]

I'm sure he misses his trainer very much...it seems like this isn't the first time he's had a trainer go home. It's so sad to think about, but he won't be alone with me, at least...

I've been reading some information about Plusle, and it seems like they are happier when they are with a partner. And Kodama here does seem to be lonely...

Does anyone know where Minun usually live? I was thinking maybe I could catch one to help keep him company.

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[kingofthetvworld]

[One, Chihiro's wearing a bear hoodie, which is about the greatest thing in the whole world. A+, 10/10, five stars, good stuff. Two...well, no, that's it.]

What's minun is yours~ [AHAHAHA, no one thinks you're funny, Teddie.] If you two are so chilly, why didn't you ask me for help? I totally know a way to keep warm.

[Just say the word and he will barge into that room, do not test him.]

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[codeforhope]

[Oh Teddie...he's been in your proximity for a month and it still doesn't get old.]

Ah...thank you, Teddie-san, but I think we'll be okay. Kodama is feeling a bit lonely, that's all. I think he'll be okay eventually, but I wanted to spend some time with him just in case.

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[kingofthetvworld]

See, that's exactly what I'm saying! If he's so lonely, he'll wanna be around more people. Trust me, I'm like...the expert on loneliness.

[He'd write a book if he had the motivation.]

I was gonna bring Goro and everything, he's unbearlievably warm. That way they can pal up AND beat this chilly weather. You know, until you get your other thingy.

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[codeforhope]

Well...if you do want to come over, I wouldn't mind. But please come quietly if you do...Kodama is a bit skittish still.

[It's mostly why he hasn't let his Arcanine or even Flareon out in here, lest the poor Plusle get scared by either one of them.]

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[shuttermouse]

I saw some Minun when I was in Kanto - I think they were outside of Vermilion City, on the route where Diglett's Cave is?

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[codeforhope]

They were all the way in Kanto?

[Oh dear...he was afraid of that.]

If that's the case, I probably won't be able to get one for a while. Not unless someone has one they could breed, anyway.

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[shuttermouse]

Yeah, and I haven't seen them anywhere in Johto. You'll have to find some other way to cheer him up, I guess.

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[codeforhope]

I guess so...do you know of anything that might help him feel better?

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[pinnedbangs]

that guy was here forever!!! he owed me a battle

pretty sure I saw some at the breeding center but that was ages ago

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[codeforhope]

He did say he had been here for a very long time. I suppose it was just finally time for him to go back home.

[As true as that probably is, he still can't help but be sad. He liked Atsuro a lot.]

Mmm...maybe I can try to see if someone owns one and could breed an egg for me.

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[pinnedbangs]

yeah he said hes been here four years
its like he graduated from pokemon school

bet there is someone whos got one
ill ask yukio

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[codeforhope]

Thank you. I know Kodama would appreciate that.

As for Atsuro-kun...maybe he'll be able to come back, one day. A lot of people do sometimes, right?

[He doesn't want to yank him away from his home, of course, but it's still a possibility.]

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[irenicly]

You know, I don't think I've ever seen a Minun here in Johto before.

[How mysterious.]

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[codeforhope]

I don't think I've seen Plusle here, either. This one is the first that I have seen.

I would go to Kanto to catch one, but it's a bit far for me to be traveling right now.

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[irenicly]

[Banjou nods.]

It's almost winter, too. I wouldn't want to get stuck so far from home in case it starts to snow, you know?

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[codeforhope]

Mhm, that's right. I've been traveling quite a lot the last month...I think I'd like to stay in town for a while. At least for the holidays, anyway.

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[preybeforemeals]

Ah, so you've been dealing with those that have been separated from their friends as well, then...a bit of a shame, n'est-ce pas?

[Tsukiyama's words are gentle over the feed, though; he doesn't seem distressed or anything, just a little subdued.]

It's been suggested to me to try using psychic-type Pokémon, if possible, to see what sort of thing might help them; I'm never entirely sure how I feel about that, but perhaps you're a bit more receptive.

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[codeforhope]

[Chihiro nods, letting his fingers run lightly over the top of the Plusle's head again.]

Yes...I try to cheer them up as much as I know how, but sometimes it doesn't work.

[It's understandable, though. He can't imagine being separated from someone who was essentially your partner, only to be given to someone else that you don't even know all that well. The best he can do is treat them right.]

Mm...I suppose it couldn't hurt. He seems a little nervous around most of my Pokemon, but I have a Musharna that is very easy going that he might get along with.

[preybeforemeals]

That might be good, yes.

[Or if nothing else, it hopefully won't hurt anything.]

How have you been holding up otherwise, amore? It's been a while since I've last heard from you.

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

I believe I have seen such a creature in Kanto, though I cannot truly say for certain.

[He tried to catch one. It fled. He doesn't want to talk about it.]

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[codeforhope]

[Oh no Gundam...at least you tried.]

Hm...that's what other people have been saying. Do you think they're only in Kanto?

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

It may be so. But do not let that deter you. Sometimes, a harrowing journey is necessary to achieve one's goals.

[...that probably sounded less encouraging than he wanted and slightly more ominous than he intended.]

[nvcr]

I think they mostly live around Kanto? I live there, so if you're stuck in Johto, I could always try catching one once I head back in a few weeks.

[codeforhope]

Oh, could you really? That would be very kind of you. I wouldn't mind breeding you something in return, if you would like.

[nvcr]

I'm sure we can arrange something. I'm actually not sure what I want to do with my team, I mean, I've kind of accumulated...things?

What do you train?