diehardreaper | 004 | Sit, Stay, Heel?

[ And this video opens to the wide eyes of an eager houndour pup staring up at the screen. ]

Alright, that's it. Good boy. Stay right there.

[ As if on cue, the Houndour sits down with its eyes still glued to the screen. ]

Let's show everyone what you can do then, alright? Up you get!

[ At the command, the houndour sits up with his tail wagging furiously. ]

Good boy! Brilliant! Now the last bit... here you are. Steady as she goes then.

[ At this, Ronald places what seems to be the corner off a pokepuff on the Houndour's nose. The pokemon seems to balance it for a moment before turning his head and snapping it up for himself.... much to his trainer's disappointment. ]

Ah, blimey... Barkley, you were supposed to wait til I said you could eat it!

[ But he settles down beside the houndour, moving the Gear back to face him. ]

Gundam! Here's the pup I bought from you a while back! He's a smart little blighter... got a mind of his own sometimes though.

But... bit of a question. D'you lot know any other tricks I could teach him? Never actually had a dog before and those're a bit different'n the tricks I've taught Grim and the rest to help with my act.

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[ If William was one to laugh, Ronald would have gotten a chuckle out of that. Unfortunately, this is William. ]

Well then, if I think of anything, I will be sure to ask.

[Right?! Why couldn't his ex-bosses back home understand any -- oh wait, he never really explained himself, did he...]

Y'do? Then - how do you get her out?

[Rin. Rin. Dedenne is nearly super glued to your hair. It's not the same as nesting.]

Dunno. I just... let her do her thing. She plops off eventually when she's had enough or's found something else to do.

[ Have a small amused grin though. ]

Course... we've never been held together by jam before.

[Growlithe play barks back saying come and get me if you can. Only intending to circle around the two trainers]

Who Geraldine? She makes friends with everyone.

[Denzel gives Knox a quick smirk]

Now - what trick would you like for your Pokemon to learn first?

Yeah, though Mikoto-san's pretty laid back. Actually, he's usually sleeping.

Stick around this place as long as I have and you'll be picking up a dozen new nutballs a year without even tryin'.

_{[She can count the number of Pokemon she deliberately caught on her own on one hand.]}

You lucky sod... I've been told to behave once or twice so I could be just the slightest bit on edge.

[ Well, if you did your work on time, Ron... ]

Course, my boss's better off picking up a thing or two from yours on relaxing, I'd wager.

That's good to hear. Her kind seems like the friendly sort though!

[ There's a pause to think though. ]

We should prolly take it slow to start... something easy.

[ However, this prompts the softest whine from Barkley. ]

Not that I haven't any faith in you, boy! S'just easier to find a starting point that way is all!

The more the merrier as they say!

[ Silly goose actually seems to be looking forward to it. ]

Doubt any of this lot'd actually manage to drive me bananas.

[Growlithe barks to the comment as her tongue sticks out the side of her mouth]

Alright. Staying it - IS!

[Denzel looks down at Barkely and kneels to the Pokemon levels]

I've taken care of dogs before this place. You'll be alright.

[As Crocker goes to give Barkely a pat on the head for reassurance]

Now, watch. Geraldine. Stay!

[Denzel begins to walk away and Growlithe does not follow]

Good girl. Now. Come here.

[She comes and is rewarded with Poke treats]

Yours is here, right? They might end up talking at some point.

They prolly will.

[ And a sigh. ]

Mister Spears isn't really what I'd call the sociable type but if your boss prolly has something interesting to say... who knows?

[ And with that, Ronald's going to take a bit of a backseat and just watch for a spell. After all, best he observe first, apply what he learned later. Good thing he's always been a quick study.

Same goes for Barkley, thankfully. There's a quick woof of approval at the pat.

Both reaper and Pokemon have their attention on Geraldine and Denzel, their heads tilting on occasion as they start to watch the display. When it's over, Ronald steps over, turning his eyes back to his houndour. ]

Looks simple enough, eh, Barkley? How long'd it take her to pick that one up?

Giiiiive it some time.

Eventually you'll be wondering how you got so many.

_{[Not that she regrets having any of her Pokemon... well. No. Okay. Maybe the sociopathic Scolipede. ... And maaaaaybe the shitty ghost that was mailed to her in a box.]

[BUT THE REST, SHE'S COOL WITH.]}

I've a few handfuls myself. Gundam said she'd be a handful but eh, what can you do?

[ And there's the Buneary that won't leave his boss alone... ]

Personally I can't wait to get out there. Who knows what else I'll find?

If there's one thing I've learned about this place, it's that no matter HOW used to it you get, the Pokemon'll still find ways to surprise you.

You're in for an adventure pretty much no matter what.

[Denzel looks over at Geraldine as if he's trying to remember]

Less than a day.

Why don't you give it a try?

[After all Crocker knows he can't teach the other's Pokemon. There is trust between trainer and Pokemon in this after all. Meanwhile, Geraldine wags her tail like she believes in Barkely]

[ Sounds like a solid plan. So Ron's just gonna turn his attention to his little puppy for a sec. ]

Alright, mate. Let's give it a go. Wager this should come in handy somewhere down the road.

[ He's just gonna push Barkley's butt down to make him sit before holding his hand up. ]

Right. Barkley, stay.

[ And he's holding up both hands, taking one step back at a time. Barkley seems to be doing well, tilting his head with his tail wagging as he continues to remain where he was made to sit. ]

Steady, boy... stay.... st- aw buggering hell, Barkley!

[ The moment Ronald is four steps away, the Houndour gets up and waddles its way over. ]

Looks like he's got the basics down though.

Ah, that does sound refreshing! M'starting to worry I've started getting out of shape with my arse parked in Goldenrod for so long.

[ And a sudden out of context question: ]

Have you done it?

[Growlithe meanwhile in dog language tells Barkly you're not suppose to follow and covers her face with one of her paws as she makes a whining noise]

Well... It's a start?

[Denzel pauses for a moment]

Did you want to see a few more that you could work on?

He doesn't say too much. I guess only what he thinks is important to say.

The quiet sort, eh?

[ Give him a second. He's actually imagining it. ]

Blimey, they'd make quite the company, won't they? Quietest room you ever did see.

[ There's a confused little whine though as Barkley tilts his head. He wasn't? Well that explains his trainer's reaction. ]

Yeah, it's a start. We'll work on it while we travel, I suppose! But yeah, sure! You could toss us a few more'n maybe I could fix us a drink or two to shake off the cold after, what d'you say?

_{[She'd been about to respond to his concerns when his question comes out of nowhere and she just sort of... blinks.]}

... Excuse me?

[ Oh. Whoops. His brain's all over the place sometimes. But he's quick to correct hmself. ]

The gyms, I mean! Have you done those?

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