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[angelicdelights]

[ Rinoa, bright-eyed, is sitting in her hotel room. There's a Growlithe curled up on her lap, relaxed, and an egg in the background. ]

Guess what? [ She waits a second or two-presumably for guessing--before continuing. ]

I got a job! I've been working at the PokeCenter for a day or two now, helping out with the patients.

It's not bad, and I want to

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[puppet_paladin]

Congratulations! Watts does sound like a nice name.

Saving money is worth it, especially if you intend to visit Goldenrod's Department Store. It has the most variety out of all the stores.

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[angelicdelights]

Thanks! [ Have a big smile. ] Watts is the name of a friend of mine back home, and it fits this guy, too~

[ In the background, Watts is still angrily protesting...but Rinoa's ignoring it because she thinks it's just excitement. ]

And yeah, that's what I've heard! When we get to Goldenrod, Quistis and I are definitely shopping there.

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[puppet_paladin]

I also named a few of my Pokémon after loved ones. Hopefully none of them will mind, if they arrive.

[Leviathan the Feebas must have heard those protests, because she jumped in her trainer's arms and asking Watts what's wrong.]

They even sell attacks that you can teach to your Pokémon. And their clothing and make-up sections are better than every single other store in Johto put together.

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[angelicdelights]

I don't think they would! It's like a sign of affection.

[ A slightly-irritated Watts pokes her head in behind her trainer's, looking at Leviathan for a few moments before explaining (again) that she's a girl and her trainer is stupid. ]

You can...buy attacks? I thought they just learned them. [ She's definitely filing away the information about clothing and make-up, though. ]

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[usedninjathief]

[It's okay Rinoa, Yuffie did the exact same thing. Except she named her female Rattata 'Ratman'.]

Watts sounds like a great name the little guy! These guys sure are popular. Everyone wants one.

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[angelicdelights]

[ ...'Ratman'? A+, Yuffie, A+. ]

I think he likes it, too! [ More protesting, which she takes as agreement. ]

They are really cute, though! ...And he was pretty cheap.

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[usedninjathief]

Haha! I think he likes it too. Look at him flailing excitedly! [Oh the fail.]

I hear they turn into mega awesome dragons too when they evolve!

[video]

[angelicdelights]

I'm glad he's so happy with his name! [ ...Okay, Watts is giving up and ignoring the two girls, because trying to communicate is pointless. ]

Dragons...? [ Rinoa is now imagining what she could do with a dragon. Oh dear. ] With me as his trainer, he'll be the strongest dragon in the land~

[Video]

[ordalias]

"Char-Char-Charmander"?

[Video]

[angelicdelights]

He's saying hi!

Charmander Char! [ "No, I'm saying that I'm a girl!" ]

[Video]

[ordalias]

You can understand him? [ Is looking at you in wonder, Rinoa. ] Hi, Watts.

[Video]

[angelicdelights]

Well... [ She's...basking in that, a little. ] Not exactly, but you can kind of figure out what they're trying to say if you pay attention.

[ Yeah, not even close. Watts looks at the screen before raising a hand/paw/thing in greeting. And then letting out another noise of frustration. ]

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[islandshore]

Rrrr.

What? Give me a second, Flare--

['sup, Rinoa. Look at Riku and the rather large Charizard leeeaning over his shoulder.]

Looks like my Charizard wanted to see your Pokémon.

[And said Charizard is now rolling his eyes. You silly humans. Must he pantomime it?

Okay, fine. He'll point at the Charmander, then he'll point at Rinoa's...chest. Then he'll point back at the Charmander, grunting.

Yeah, Riku's totally lost.]

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[angelicdelights]

[ ...Did that Pokémon just point at her chest? No, she must've been imagining it. ]

Oh, here! I'll bring him closer so your Charizard can get a better look.

[ She gets up, setting the Growlithe on the floor before ushering over the Charmander for the Charizard to see.

Watts, for her part, is exasperated but grateful that someone noticed. ]

[video]

[islandshore]

Fine by me.

[Flare, once again, rolls his eyes.]

Rrrgh...

[And he's pointing at Rinoa's chest, then nodding. And then he points to the Charmander. THEN he points to Riku, shakes his head, and points back to the Charmander.

Yeah, by now, Riku's pretty much lost.]

I don't know what's gotten into him.

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[angelicdelights]

[ Rinoa's just kind of...watching in fascination. She has absolutely no idea what he's doing, either, but at least she's not the only one confused. ]

You mean he doesn't normally act like this? I wonder what's wrong...

Charrrr! [ Or, in human-speak: "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" Clueless human...

But all that does is get Watt's trainer to smile at her. ] Aww, are you trying to make a friend?

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[carly_fries]

Watts! What a nice name!

[meanwhile, Carly's Xatu is hovering over her shoulder and looks at the gear.] Xa...tu. [Or: "It's useless." Guess who's assumed a girl when he's a boy pokemon?]

[video]

[angelicdelights]

Isn't it?

[ Watts is interested and moves forward to get a better look at the screen. ]

Char char? [ Translation: "You too?" ]

[video]

[carly_fries]

[she nods!] How'd you get the idea?

[The Xatu nods.] Xatu Xaaa..... [Or: "She thinks I'm a girl."]

[video]

[angelicdelights]

Oh, well, Watts is the name of a friend back home! I'd already named my other Pokémon after friends, so I thought he should be, too.

[ Watts just shakes her head. ] Cha...Charmander? [Translation: "Why are they so clueless?"

This is emphasized by a prodding of her trainer's leg, but Rinoa just shoots the Charmander a quick, confused look. ]