22nd Spell: [Video/Action for Route 38]

[friendyousohard]

[The video clicks on with a view of a Magnezone hovering over the long grass, peering around as though looking for something. After several moments, it turns back to the gear and shakes its body back and forth, looking remarkably like a shaking head.]

Well, it's not surprising. I did have to search for weeks to find you, after all.

[The Magnezone bleeps unintelligibly at the gear. Even those who can understand Pokemon (and other Pokemon themselves) will only hear noises that sound oddly like R2-D2.]

Maybe someone else has one you can talk to. [The gear turns around to show Twilight's face.] A question. Well, two. First off, who out there has a Pokemon from the Magnemite line? And second, does anyone else have... trouble communicating with them? Of course most of us can't understand Pokemon when they talk, but even my other Pokemon can't seem to understand anything Tesla has to say. Are there other Magnemites who seem to have that issue? For that matter, other Pokemon in general? It's something I've never even heard of before.

Hmmm... and on a more general topic, here's something I've been wondering about for a while. If you were to take six Pokemon, start them at level one, and try to train them together as a coherent team, which ones would you pick? I've been considering the idea for a while now, and while I'm not certain it's practical to start right now I'd like to start gathering input.

Comments

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[bestofthebest]

(She snorts lightly but nods.) What is with that Pokémon?! I know everyone has different personalities but I thought by now he'd show something besides just enjoying battles.

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[friendyousohard]

And hurting things weaker than himself. Pinchy is basically a bully.

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[bestofthebest]

(Yep! 100% agreement on that one.) I know Spike's determined to be a good trainer and all, but with a 'Mon like that...!

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[friendyousohard]

It's like this world deliberately did everything in its power to give him a hard time doing this. Honestly, Rainbow, I'm not sure what to do.

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[bestofthebest]

Too bad we can't just deal with Pinchy like any regular pony who needs a lesson on friendship.

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[friendyousohard]

That would require us being able to communicate with him.

... Well, I'll think about it. Maybe I'll figure something out. Let me know if you think of any decent ideas, alright?

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[bestofthebest]

Sure thing, Twilight! Spike would do the same for us if we needed help with one of our Pokémon.

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[friendyousohard]

Thanks, Rainbow. Keep an eye on the little guy for me. I'll talk to you later, okay?

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[bestofthebest]

Hehe, no problem Twilight! Spike might be your #1 assistant, but he's like the brother I never had. Catch you later!

(With a grin and a wink, Rainbow's screen turns off.)