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[numbuh_one]

Where'd all this Christmas stuff come from?

It's nice and all, but it's not the same. I want to see my dad again. He gives really stupid presents, like underpants and sousaphone accessories, but... [somehow he doesn't think Sideswipe's gonna do any better] I guess he has decent taste in underpants, and well, we always did Christmas together, for

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[10_year_old_kid]

Yeah, I know what you mean... I never really knew my dad, but it'd be nice if I could at least maybe call my mom for Christmas...

[Filter]

Sounds like we've got some pretty rough issues here... I'll definitely be doing my best to help out though?

[numbuh_one]

Does your mom get you silly things, too?

[Filter]

Thanks, Ash. I'm actually getting some kids together to help me build the treehouse, if you want to come. And there's tag, too...

[10_year_old_kid]

She was a bit of an underwear freak too?

[Filter]

Sure, I can try to swing that. I can probably get my Pokémon to help too? As a fighting type, my Infernape is pretty strong. He can probably carry some of the really heavy things.

[numbuh_one]

Really? Man, what is it with undies that adults find so alluring?

[Filter]

That sounds like it could be a lot of help. The more hands we have, the quicker we can do this.

[so long as he doesn't set the tree ablaze]

[10_year_old_kid]

I dunno, but my mom always makes it a point to remind me to change them every day whenever I speak to her?

[Filter]

Yeah. I think he'll be a pretty big help as long as nothing catches on fire. And Bulbasaur's Razor Leaves are a lot quicker and easier than sawing?

[numbuh_one]

You don't need to be reminded, do you? How embarrassing.

[but if you do need to be reminded, he is secretly judging you. Aaaa gross. Nigel's a covert neat freak.]

They're that sharp? Cool- wait, FIRE? Ash, it's a tree.

[10_year_old_kid]

Of course not. I mean, how gross is it to not change your underwear for several days?

[Filter]

... I'm pretty sure it'll be okay as long as we're careful?

[numbuh_one]

Really gross...

[Filter]

How careful?

[not that he actually knows...what infernape looks like or how much fire is involved but dammit there had better be a good plan]

[Filter]

[10_year_old_kid]

Well, it's not like there's much fire involved unless he's using an attack?

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[numbuh_one]

... So there's NO CHANCE that him being near or on the tree is going to catch it?

[so dubious, man. Fire sucked when it was hazmats, but he will hate life if it's just. Caused by stupidity.]

[Filter]

[10_year_old_kid]

Well, he's never set anything on fire before without actually attacking it first?

[Filter]

[numbuh_one]

Hm...

...

Oh, all right.

[Filter]

[10_year_old_kid]

I'm sure with Infernape and Bulbasaur working too, things'll go a lot faster!

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[numbuh_one]

[excuse him one brief moment, he's noticed some dust on his shades and is taking em off to clean, all squinty eyed]

From the sound of it, yes! But if Infernape does cause any problems with the tree,

[puts the shades back on...]

He'll have to be fired

[Filter]

[10_year_old_kid]

Right, I can pretty much guarantee that nothing bad'll happen.

[Nigel, you are aware that the effect of putting on the shades doesn't work via telephone, right?]

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[numbuh_one]

[he is actually not aware that he is doing it at all. Intentional puns are Numbuh 2 fare!]

In that case, this will be great!