Ɨ 02:23:51 Ɨ Awakening

[robbedsanity]

[Video/Text/Action; Ilex Forest]
...How does one raise a new born... Pokémon?

[That text is pretty short and sweet, isn't it? But nevertheless, he had been at a loss on how to take care of his newly hatched Absol. Which is really problematic since apparently all his Absol's been doing is avoiding him as if he was a plague, and that really doesn't bode well for him.

...This would be the time where the video feed turns on, and showing an Absol just hiding away from him, and a worried Zorua trying to coax it... her? Out of hiding. The feed's going to turn back to Lancelot's ever stoic face, though his tone does indeed show some form of concern.]

It has been avoiding me ever since it hatched. Perhaps it is sick?

[IN SHORT HOW DO I RAISE A BABBY POKÉMON???]

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[ex_cashcow493]

Sick..? [ She would feel absolutely rotten if she gave an ill baby to her knight, but that doesn't stop Saber from looking over the situation. Finally, it takes all of her courage to offer: ] Would you like to borrow the mother?

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[robbedsanity]

...I suppose it would be likely for a child to look for it's parent after it hatches.

[...and why didn't he think of this before.]

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ Willow the Absol is quick to appear at Saber's side, resting her head along her trainer's shoulders. ]

R-Right... so that would be the best thing to do. [ So why does she sound like she's on the verge of crying? ]

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[robbedsanity]

[And upon spotting it's mother, the child Absol is going to actually approach slowly, before tilting her head at the Gear.

...Why do you look lik- MOMMY!

...And now have an Absol just beaming at the Gear. Which just gives Lancelot the answer that yes, the young missed its parent, and that it's not really sick at all...

Though, this does leave one more question.]

...Are you alright?

[Arturia what is going on here.]

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[ex_cashcow493]

Yes, I am alright.

[ Willow has been with her ever since Merlin left. Not once has she ever been returned to a Pokeball, nor has she ever been away from the King of Knights for more than a couple of minutes. Even at the hospital, she was with her. ]

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[robbedsanity]

Your voice says otherwise.

[If she's so discomforted about sending her over to him, she can just say it, gosh...!]

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[ex_cashcow493]

[ Leaning in to rest her head against the Absol's own, Saber's eyes shut. ]

Forgive my tone, Lancelot.

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[robbedsanity]

Do not worry about it, Arturia.

[There's a sigh from him, he's leaving that topic for now to another one...]

Have you been faring well?

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[autocratic]

Do you think fear is a result of some sort of disease?

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[robbedsanity]

...Perhaps, if said sickness causes the bearer of the burden to gain unsightly additions, or if it just affect how they see the world.

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[autocratic]

"Unsightly additions"? Is it the plague from recent time?

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[robbedsanity]

No, I was referring to facial disfigurement unlike the kind that happened in recent times.

[In short, actually sick people in the Middle Age...]

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[3_butterflies]

It might be scared of strangers... Have you tried offering her food?

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[robbedsanity]

Ah, I ... haven't, unfortunately. What would a creature such as her consume to satiate her appetite?

[Apparently, he realized his Absol was a her the... few minutes after she hatched thanks to a really awkward moment.]

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[3_butterflies]

Pokemon usually like berries. You could offer her small portions, and if you find one she likes, try to see if she'll eat a whole one from your hand. Like a peace offering.

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[robbedsanity]

[Right, there's another note down.]

...A peace offering...

[He nods at that.]

Thank you for your kind advice, madam.

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[3_butterflies]

[She smiles shyly.]

You're welcome. I love helping Pokemon.

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[trailweblaze]

try giving it some berrys. its good for sick pokemon (:

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[robbedsanity]

...I see. I shall make note of that then, kind sir.

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[trailweblaze]

No problem. Always wiling to help a fellow trainer (:

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[machinamonkey]

It might be shy?

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[robbedsanity]

Some has attributed it to that, yes.

[There's a nod from him, while Rikku can probably see the Absol in the background, looking quite scared.]

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[machinamonkey]

Have you tried taking him someplace quiet, without anyone else but you and him?

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[robbedsanity]

Her.

[That part done with, he's going to shake his head.]

I'm afraid not, but I will try that soon enough.

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[justicereigns]

Maybe it's just shy.

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[robbedsanity]

[There's a nod from him. Hello, stranger.]

I've gathered that was the case, or perhaps it sensed that I have a tendency to "attract disasters" around me, I suppose.

[He's been doing some reading in his Dex by the time he got to this reply.]

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[justicereigns]

From what I've seen of others' absols, that does actually seem to be the case yes.

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[mimicofthewind]

Offer her some berries and try to smile at her so she will feel comforted.

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[robbedsanity]

A smile...

[There's a loooong bit of silence as his face tries to make a smile.

But all of them seemed so forced that it doesn't really fit him.]

...My apologies, it had been such a long time since I last felt joy that the gesture... is hard to replicate.

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[justicareplica]

You must have patience. The gift of a new life is something that takes time. You must show her that you have good intentions and that you care for her.

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[robbedsanity]

[...That face.

Ah, his fragmented memories could recall it now, wasn't this the woman who he kidnapped with the help of a Command Seal?]

...I see.

[Of course, care and good intentions are something he... has a bit of, but hey, it's been a long time since he had to rear a child, alright???]

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[tentacletrainer]

Speak softly, sit down so you are close to its level and therefor not as intimidating, and have patience. [[Rose has dealt with one or two extremely shy Pokemon in her time.]]

If you've any food or berries, you can try setting those out for it, especially if it has yet to eat. And most importantly, let it come to you. Don't try to touch it until it has made itself acquainted with you and your smell and seems comfortable. That would be my suggestion.

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[robbedsanity]

[...That's a sound advice, detailed too. Making note of that in the back of his mind, he's going to give the other person a nod of appreciation.]

I thank you, kind stranger. I shall follow your advice.

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[tentacletrainer]

I have a decent amount of experience dealing with infant Pokemon and always wish to help people new to it, so no thanks are necessary. You may also call me Rose if you wish.

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[robbedsanity]

Very well, Lady Rose.

[He's not dropping that title anytime soon.]

You may call me Lancelot.

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[tentacletrainer]

Lancelot? [[As in Knights of the Round Table Lancelot?]]

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[robbedsanity]

The very same.

[He's going to nod, yeah.]

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[tentacletrainer]

...it's a pleasure to meet you, Sir Lancelot.