↯ third spark

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[Today, Mayfield, you may see a very injured Pikachu... in the way that it is sick and is sparking all over with electricity. You may either see him:

A. In the backyard at his own home.

B. In front of your house.

What do, citizens?]

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[konekoma]

[ Thanks to Lambo's bazooka, there's a little kid in this yard, too! Dressed in a Japanese kimono and seeming completely in awe of everything he comes across, including the sparkling yellow rat.

Slooowly approaching Pikachu, staring cautiously. ]

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[And look, he's still sparkling like MAD]

[konekoma]

[ He moves closer, coming within a few feet of the sick Pokemon. Headtiiiilt. ]

I wonder if it's supposed to do that.

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Piiiiiiiii-ka. [Halp, this isn't good I don't like hurting people by accident, I might hurt you.]

[konekoma]

[ The boy jumps a little at the noise, and then crouches to better examine Pikachu. ]

Maybe it's hurt.

[countershields]

[Some of its electricity jumps on the sidewalk, but it won't hit you for now.]

[konekoma]

[ He startles, stands up straight and leans away, but doesn't step back. Dogs are smart, right? It's not a dog, but maybe the thing can understand him. ]

Are you okay?

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Chu.... [No, he's not okay.]

[konekoma]

Maybe you're lost, too. Maybe we can find your owner.

[ He scoots a little closer, holding out a hand warily. Kid wants to pick you up, Pikachu. ]

Maybe we can and maybe he'll know how I can get home.

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Piii-pikapi. [He wants to see Ash ;;]

[konekoma]

That's what we'll do.

[ It's said with stubborn, childlike determination, and he reaches out to touch Pikachu. ]