[Well, uh, we were about to greet you, except that violent outburst kind of made him take a step back. Though it would also be impolite to just walk away now, so we will just... tentatively say something after a moment.]
Ah... good afternoon, Miss Mesprit? Are you alright?
[Hahah, that would be sad if he got hit. Her head's low, almost as if she's ashamed of some sort, but yes, she'll accept that handkerchief to dry her eyes.]
Well, I... took your advice, Cress, and... [Again, her hands reach her stomach. It's a careful touch, though slight and more nervous.] ...they said I was... [Mesprit just can't bring herself to say it aloud yet, so she just points out the book.]
[He glances at the book and puts two and two together. Oh, that...
...wait, you didn't know? He is a complete stranger and he had a pretty good idea!]
Ah... I see. [...well. Um. He'd say congratulations, except you don't seem very happy about it so maybe that isn't entirely appropriate. He'll try to fill in this potentially awkward pause by going over to pick up the book and dust it off a bit.]
That's... normal, this Cress is sure. Unfortunately, his brothers were all born at the same time [and he's obviously never been pregnant married] so he can't offer any advice, but...
[Wow, this scene is kind of amazingly awkward! Just because he's relatively good at faking being good with people does not mean he actually is in all circumstances.]
[Need more advice? Read the book, Cress. It'll teach ya a different type of cooking...? /shot forever]
Me and my sisters were hatched from the same Egg! I guess it's common in other places too... [Yeah, she said hatched. Her hands are still at her bump, but it still doesn't look like much.] The nurse even said there's was two of them here...
[He is perfectly content with his current methods, thank you. There's something about that sentence that he just can't let go, even if it's not really the time to be changing the subject.]
[Of course she is! No normal human has tails, right?]
Oh... I see. [Well, that got her quiet. Sensing his confusion and sheer WTFery, Mesprit won't ask about how humans are born; either she'll learn from reading or she can wait a few more months to experience it herself.]
[He's just about to decide that no one on this island is normal. No one. Too bad he doesn't know yet that he's not an exception to this.]
...you spoke with a doctor, correct? [Maybe you should talk to them again. And actually find out how this works before the day comes because that is not something you should just "experience".]
[What is this "normal"? She's seen and heard about weirder things, though what's going on inside her is the weirdest of all.]
Yes, but it was a nurse, actually... [She probably should and it'd probably be for the best. No need to make people worried about her health and theirs...]
Ah... good afternoon, Miss Mesprit? Are you alright?
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She's breathing hard and carefully calming down, but the look on her face quickly shifts from anger to lament as she slightly shakes her head.
Oh god, those aren't tears, are they...? Yep.]
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May this Cress ask what is wrong? Perhaps he can be of assistance.
[Offering a handkerchief?]
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Well, I... took your advice, Cress, and... [Again, her hands reach her stomach. It's a careful touch, though slight and more nervous.] ...they said I was... [Mesprit just can't bring herself to say it aloud yet, so she just points out the book.]
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...wait, you didn't know? He is a complete stranger and he had a pretty good idea!]
Ah... I see. [...well. Um. He'd say congratulations, except you don't seem very happy about it so maybe that isn't entirely appropriate. He'll try to fill in this potentially awkward pause by going over to pick up the book and dust it off a bit.]
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[Oh, it's completely appropriate to congratulate her, but at least that book is in good hands for the moment!]
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[Wow, this scene is kind of amazingly awkward! Just because he's relatively good at faking being good with people does not mean he actually is in all circumstances.]
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Me and my sisters were hatched from the same Egg! I guess it's common in other places too... [Yeah, she said hatched. Her hands are still at her bump, but it still doesn't look like much.] The nurse even said there's was two of them here...
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Ah... hatched?
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Of course! Isn't that how everyone's born?
[Oh god this change of subject is totally happening, like it or not.]
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Only Pokemon, usually.
[What is this I don't even.]
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[She doesn't know either.]
So, humans aren't born from Eggs like Alto and I were?
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No, they are not.
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Oh... I see. [Well, that got her quiet. Sensing his confusion and sheer WTFery, Mesprit won't ask about how humans are born; either she'll learn from reading or she can wait a few more months to experience it herself.]
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...you spoke with a doctor, correct? [Maybe you should talk to them again. And actually find out how this works before the day comes because that is not something you should just "experience".]
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Yes, but it was a nurse, actually... [She probably should and it'd probably be for the best. No need to make people worried about her health and theirs...]
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