023; [video/action for Goldenrod Gym]

[newhero]

[suddenly, Johto network: a boy and his giraffe! Sora is standing right outside the entrance to the Goldenrod Gym, Puddles snuffling at his face as he gives his four-legged friend a final once over. bowtie? check! freshly washed and shiny coat? double-check! looks like Puddles has got himself another hot date with a certain gym leader's Girafarig-

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[Suddenly, gloved hands come from behind sora and cover his eyes.]

Guess who!

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[newhero]

Wha-- [oh, oh, he knows this one! TOOTH FAIRY.]

[wait.] Minnie? Hey! [flapping his arms a bit now.]

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Bingo!

[Have a hug.]

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[newhero]

[like he'd say no to adoptive Momma hugs.] You seem like you're in a good mood! What's up?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

How can I not be happy, when I see you around! Are you taking on the Gym leader?

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[newhero]

[to that, he shakes his head.] Mm-mm. I'm gonna be skipping this gym.

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Huh? Why?

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[newhero]

I can't hurt Puddles' girlfriend...

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Puddles' girlfriend?

[Looks at the gym]

Oh, the poor dear. It's like Romeo and Juliet!

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[newhero]

Right! Romeo and-- wait, who?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

Juliet... Romeo and Juliet, it's a very old and sad story. They were deeply in love, but they were forbidden to be together.

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[newhero]

-- Huh? Why would they be forbidden to be together?