timelymaid | third bubble; video. JOINT POST WITH JAKE. late morning.

[ When the video comes on it’s pretty clear that Aradia is pointing it at something not her. Mostly because what is on the screen? Is Jake English, freaking out with two baby pokemon - a buneary and a wooper - in his lap while two eggs are clearly in the process of hatching before him. The baby pokemon are being fairly noisy and clearly want attention and possibly to be fed. There’s some quiet laughter from behind the gear, but Aradia’s not making fun of the situation. She’s just. Amused. And excited!! Baby pokemon are totally her thing, okay. ]

They keep hatching! What do I do?! I’m quickly running out of arms to hold them with over here!

[ There’s some more laughter, but Aradia props the gear up nearby so it still has a shot and comes around front to sit down by the eggs. ]

Well, we’re lucky I have two arms, too, right? And I’ve got some food mixed up, too. Don’t worry!! You’re doing great. Look how cute they are!

[ She sounds fairly at ease, and apparently chose a good time to sit down, because it looks like we’re getting a baby bulbasaur into the mix. Hey there, little one! Aradia’s just going to reach over for the bulbasaur, going to clean it off as she hums. Jake sighs as he fights the buneary off from trying to steal his glasses. Those are off-limits to ALL Pokemon. ]

You’re a lifesaver and I don’t know what I’d do without you, Aradia. I didn’t expect four of them to hatch all at once, though!

[ He suddenly gives her a mock suspicious look. ]

Are any of yours hatching today, too?

No, I’ve got a few more days before any hatch. The Pichu eggs should hatch...in three or four days? And that’s the soonest. [ So they’ll have even more baby pokemon in three or four days. Yeah. Speaking of, there is one last egg...] Oh, that’s the Swablu egg, right? [ She’s excited to see the Swablu. She’s never seen one in person before. ]

Ah, yes, that’s certainly--

[ Oh. That’s definitely not a blue Swablu. ]

... [ Jake kind of. Stares at it. Aradia is also sort of staring at it, a thoughtful little frown on her face. She picks up the pokemon, juggling bulbasaur over gently, and the Swablu seems to be healthy, despite the colour... ]

He seems to be fine - I’m not sure why he’s yellow. I’ve never seen much variation in the colours for species so far! [ At all, really. Baby Swablu sorry you’re being manhandled, but at least she’s being gentle about it. And, oh. Maybe she should break out the pokesnacks...with no free hands. Give her a second to settle you in her lap and reach back for the stuff she prepared. Weird colours or no, pokemon need to eat! ]

Ohmygosh I have a Tweety Bird!!

[ No, Jake didn’t hear a word of what Aradia said. He’s too preoccupied with the fact that he’s got what looks like a canary. ]

I thought it was a Swablu? But it’s a Tweety Bird pokebeast? [ People who never watched cartoons as children, even the Troll equivalents: Aradia Megido.

While Jake starts to correct her, the pokegear falls off of the table it was on, cutting off. Whoops.

Red is Aradia, green is Jake! Replies will come from either Aradia or Jake, but probably both; thread-jacking will happen and is fine. Any friends in Violet can alternately hit up Jake's room in person if they know where it is and want in on all this baby pokemon action. ]

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[...Give him a second as he marvels at the glory of the shiny fluffbird.

Huh.]

Well, looks like you lucked out. Shiny Pokémon are about as rare as it gets.

[And he's certainly never seen any shiny Swablus before.]

[ He can marvel some more, since Aradia is still holding Tweety Bird. And Bulbasaur, of course. ]

John said as much! Apparently Rose was trying to breed for it? Although I think between the lot of us - Jake, Jane, Roxy and I - we don't have any pokemon who could breed with Tweety Bird.

You want one that can? Swablu's in the dragon and flying groups, so it wouldn't be too hard.

[Heh. Besides, if breeding with shinies somehow ups the chance at getting shinies, it might be worth a shot.]

I really do need to look into getting a pokemon in either group. Did you have any suggestions?

[ Especially the flying group, at some point. Why does she have no fly-capable pokemon? ]

Well, I've got a Charmander egg left from last month that I wouldn't mind selling. If you're a Breeder, you could probably have a field day with its egg moves, anyway.

[Plus, Charizard learns Fly.]

I am a breeder!! [ And she looks excited about the mention of egg moves. Egg moves are so cool. ] Charmander is a...fire-type, right?

[ two swellows, one stone. ]

Yep. A fire type that evolves into...

[He turns the camera to his big ol' Charizard, who's currently grumbling at an overzealous Blastoise with shades.

...this happens fairly frequently, don't mind them.]

[ My word that is one giant pokemon.

With wings! ]

Am I right in assuming it can fly?

You bet it can fly. Flare's my go-to flier when I hit the road.

In that case? I think I'm very interested!

Especially since I do want to try breeding someone with Tweety. When he's older, of course! [ Yes Jake she's just casually discussing this deal with it. ]

Then I can set you up any time. Better than letting the egg sit in the PC, anyway.

[He smirks.]

And if you do end up getting a shiny Charmander, you've got one potential buyer already. I definitely wouldn't mind seeing how they compare to their standard color.

In that case, it's a deal! How much are you looking for?

[ Oho, Mr. Riku! ]

You're a Charmander fan? And I wonder if there's some sort of pattern for the differences in colour?

Does ten thousand sound fair?

[It does come with a million moves, after all.]

And I am a pretty big fan of Charizards. As for patterns, it's hard to say. I haven't seen a ton of shinies, but I think the differences would at least be noticeable.

That sounds fine! [ ...Well, it works for her budget, anyway. ]

I've only seen two so far, counting Tweety here. John has a shiny Togetic.

Shiny Togetic, huh? Can't say I've seen one of those before.

[Here's hoping it at least looks awesome.]

I've only seen it on video, but perhaps I'll get a chance to meet it in person later!

Do you have any of these shinies, then?

It's certainly a nice surprise! I'm most definitely sticking to his nickname of Tweety.

I'm afraid I don't get the reference, but I guess it'd fit.

There's probably some Pokefied version of Loony Toons somewhere. Tweety is a clever canary bird that outwits Sylvester the cat from eating him. It's mostly slapstick humor, like Tom and Jerry! Except these animals talk.

...Can't say I got that reference either, but I get the idea. There probably is some kind of equivalent, anyway. Maybe with a Meowth and a Pidgey or something.

They're classic cartoons in my world. If you enjoy slapstick humor, I'd suggest giving a look-see!