002 [video]

[starspangledavenger]

[Steve is sitting against a ledge, a perplexed look on his face, as a Hoppip floats around on a gentle breeze while clinging to a lock of Steve's hair to keep from blowing away (doodle), it happily chirps]

So, this Pokemon caught himself and doesn't want to be released... I guess he caught me, but is there, uh, another way to raise a Pokemon without making them fight? He's really not keen on it. Actually, he just sits there and cries.

[pebbles start getting thrown at the Hoppip by someone off camera, one hits and makes it start to cry, quite loudly. Steve gives a heavy sigh, because this is a regular occurrence since the Hoppip adopted him]

Hey, that's en-

[he turns to address whoever is throwing the pebbles and the pokegear gets closed in the process, ending the feed]

Comments

voice;

[heartdive]

I haven't heard of another way of doing it... Doesn't mean there isn't one.

voice;

[starspangledavenger]

[takes a moment to figure out how to do this just audio]

So, possible uncharted territory. Sounds fun.

voice;

[heartdive]

I think just about everything here is uncharted territory.

voice;

[starspangledavenger]

Can't argue that. It was shock enough when he caught himself.

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[eagletalons]

Unless the Pokémon evolves through some other means like raising its affection with you, fighting is the most effective way of doing so.

... But what was that? [Who the heck would throw a stone at a Hoppip?]

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[starspangledavenger]

[is holding the sniffling Hoppip]

Even when I weaken a Pokemon for him, he just sits and cries, so not sure how that'll work.

And that was my starter who seems to dislike Poppins.

[there's a disgruntled sound from off screen, Steve casts a scolding glance in that direction]

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[eagletalons]

I think you should work out that problem first before finding a way to raise your Hoppip.

Voice

[for_realsies]

Just give it things to do like in Gym! Hopping, floating, rope climbs!

I have no idea if it'll work, but it's worth a shot! Right?

Voice

[starspangledavenger]

That's a good idea, yes, thank you. I'll give that a try. Might try to give him more... of a supporting role, might suit him better.

Voice

[for_realsies]

I dunno how leveling up and evolving work without a battle or candy, but you can help it build its confidence doing things that don't involve a fight.

And don't involve anyone throwing rocks. But I figured that was a given!

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[naive_nature]

All my Pokemon enjoy battling enough. I suppose you could have them attack rocks?

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[starspangledavenger]

Yeah, my other Pokemon loves battle, so it's quite the change to have one who hates it.

I could try that I suppose.

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[naive_nature]

It's a start, at least. You might just have to sit him down and explain that he has to get stronger for his own protection.

[video]

[rapid_dash]

Would say it's like raisin' a pet, but I ain't so sure that'll address the "not wantin' ta fight" problem. Got a Growlithe who's a bit lazy, but I just encourage him with treats; maybe somethin' like that'll work?

[video]

[starspangledavenger]

I could try that. Not sure it'll work, but worth a shot.

I don't think I could treat them as pets, they... seem too different to settle into that thought.

[video]

[rapid_dash]

Guess so. Lemme know how it goes, yo.

[Seems to consider his words about the pet thing.]

And yeah, ya got a point. [Shrugs and laughs.] These guys are a lot smarter than most pets, for one.

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[pikajanken]

It sounds like he likes you a lot. Is he okay now?

From what I've read, fighting is the most effective way to get them stronger. Without it, they can't learn more moves outside of TMs and HMs. Oh, I do remember a good way to strengthen a newly hatched or weaker pokemon though. You send them out into a battle first and then swap them out with a different one as soon as possible.

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[starspangledavenger]

He's better now. [holding the sniffly Hoppip]

I think I've been doing that, just not meaning to. I'll keep doing that, see if it does anything for him. Thank you, ma'am.

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[pikajanken]

Aww, I'm glad to hear that! Don't worry, sweetie. I'm sure you'll grow up to be a great pokemon!

Ma'am? [She laughs.] I never been called that before! My name is Yayoi Kise.

[iselldrugstothecommunity]

He could always be bait for my Pokémon. We'll go easy on him, promise!

[Could you distrust a grinning face like this? Well, he probably looks a little less honest with the hostile-looking Sneasel perched on his shoulder. She's practically licking her lips looking at the Hoppip.]

[starspangledavenger]

[unsure if that was a joke but decides to not take it as one, so is rather severe when he says]

Not happening.

[iselldrugstothecommunity]

Wow, what doctor did you go to for your humorectomy?

voice.

[flareblitz]

Leave 'em. [ ... Alone, he means. As far as he's concerned, his Cyndaquil gets stronger by itself.

The fact that it fights on its own time is just extra detail, and who cares about those? Definitely not this guy. ]

voice.

[starspangledavenger]

[doesn't feel like this guy is implying for him to just abandon Poppins, but not sure what this guy means]

Leave him... behind? Alone?

voice.

[flareblitz]

Alone. They do fine.