icansolvethemtoo | second ✿ video/action for the Layton house

[And on the screen pops the ever so lovable Flora, standing in the kitchen of her home. She really loves not having to live at the inn anymore--it gives her full reign in the kitchen. But as a burned, scientifically-concocted breakfast sits on the table for her little family (really, the only things properly edible are the fruits in the bowl and the juice in the pitcher), today's post has nothing to do with food. In fact, it's all about treatment. And this subject is one Flora is growing to feel very strongly about.]

Good morning, everyone! I hope you're well. I apologize for being a bother, but I've got a few concerns regarding this world, actually. I know everyone's taken up the habit of battling their pokémon and I understand they're quite useful when it comes to defense against wild encounters, but... [She pauses, takes a deep breath, and:]

I truly don't think it's fair to force these little animals to fight! In fact, I think it's cruel. Someone I had spoken to earlier had suspected that we're to train them for war, and that's not right at all. Why should we make them fight for us, especially in a war with no clear meaning? They're just little animals, they shouldn't be forced to battle.

[That was hard. She looks genuinely bothered by this! But after a calm breath, she smiles back at the gear.] Instead, can't we just love and care for them? They're all quite cute. Even the dinosaurs.

Thank you for listening. I hope you all have a good day!

[And with that, she shuts off the gear. She feels better about it, in any case. But she'll stay in the kitchen a little while longer.

Meanwhile, her Gible is currently at the table, trying to steal one of the 'pancakes' she made. Too bad his stubby arms can't reach. But at least, if anyone wants to pretend they've eaten her abominable breakfast, her Gible is willing to help.]

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[[Oh!]]

Would you like some help? I know a thing or two about cooking!

[And Flora practically beams. Getting to work with the Professor's other assistant, how lovely!]

How kind of you to offer, Miss Altava! I'm not sure if there's much left to finish, since the pancakes were the hardest bit. Who knew spinach and boysenberry were so hard to cook in a pancake form.

[Hint #1: Don't eat the pancakes.]

But, um... Hmm. [She goes through a mental checklist to see what she's already ~~bastardized~~ cooked: she's already completely made a mess of scrambled eggs, and the hash browns--more like hash pink-and-yellows because... Hint #2: Don't eat the hash browns--well. The sausages aren't completely done yet. Not that Flora thoroughly cooked the ones she's already put out. But they're the last bit!]

I haven't finished the sausages yet! And if all else, we could make a few more hash browns.

Oh... I... I'm still not sure.

[But Flora needs them! By the expression on her face, she's still very dubious.]

[[BOYSENBERRY AND.....SPINACH......]]

[[RIGHT. YES. OKAY. WELL!!!]]

I think making a few more hashbrowns is an excellent idea! When it comes to massive appetites, I-ah...um...

[[....maybe she'll just. refrain from mentioning the fact that she eats a lot. For her own sake.]]

....Luke has one of the biggest I've ever seen!

[[Luke she is. so sorry....]]

So how about you focus on making the table look nice and inviting, while I make up some more hashbrown mix? Then we can finish up by cooking the sausages together!

Kind of, but it's just another draw to battling. It's a decent source of income if you can swing it.

Nice to meet you too, Flora. And, well, it's no problem, really.

It is a little, isn't it?

Well, most people aren't very sure either, to your credit. It's a moral decision. There are other things to pursue that aren't battling anyways.

A source of income? It pays that much?

[She laughs and nods.] I've seen it! Well, he's still a growing boy, so it can't be blamed.

[But now they have a gameplan. Just a bit more food, and Flora's still pleasantly uninformed of the horrors she has unleashed on the group. Sliding out of the room for a few moments, she goes to make sure what she's already laid out is rightly set, and to check on the placement of everything and even sets another place for Emmy before sliding back in.]

Alright! Everything looks prepared out there. All we have to do is finish in here and I think it'll be ready!

Personally, I think I would prefer to exercise these other options. But... I don't feel as opposed to battling anymore.

[She giggles.] A little! I feel like I'm invading their privacy looking into it.

Hey, it'd make him easier to control if he needed you to lug him around.

Like I said, it's no problem Ms. Reinhold~. [He thinks of how cool it would be to eat breakfast with anyone. It's been a while.]

Maybe. ...Maybe someday I'll show you how to make it look presentable. [And edible. Hopefully edible.]

Well, some people do it for the elusive, and false, idea that it'll return them home. Others do it because they believe it's the best way to bond with their pokemon and allows for friendly competition and interaction with others. People that use pokémon solely for their own tools are disgusting, and I think we can both agree on that. [ Except this is just lip service and it's exactly what she does. ]

Of course! He has to grow up big and strong, after all!

[[As Flora heads out of the kitchen, Emmy frantically runs around, trying to correct anything she can without throwing any food out, or making it obvious to Flora that she's done anything. In all honesty, there isn't much that can be done, but she tries her best.]]

Excellent! You know, maybe one day you and I can cook something together. A cake, or maybe some biscuits!

[She nods at that last one.] The other two don't sound so bad, but that last one...

But do people truly think training their pokémon would send them home?

They don't seem to mind, so it's probably not that weird for them.

I think we find it weirder than they do.

[Flora doesn't notice a thing when she returns. She's really just excited, getting to cook with the Professor's other assistant. And getting to cook with another person overall, it's quite thrilling!]

That would be very appreciated! I've never really cooked with another, so I'd honestly love to. You're far too kind.

It would, wouldn't it? But he may also become lazier.

[She giggles again.] You can just call me Flora! I'm far too young for surnames!

[That would be fun. Might risk burning something, but it would be fun! At the presentable line, she laughs.] They do look a bit unique, don't they?

Perhaps... Maybe I will! It... is rather intriguing...

I think the first one is selfish. Using your pokemon as stepping stones to get your ultimate objective with nothing in it for them at the end. Where are they going to go after you leave? Especially since they've developed a bond with you. [ Okay, now she's blasting into mind fuckery, sorry, Flora ): ]

Yes. The old tale that defeating all gym leaders gets you the ability to leave is still surprisingly prevalent in suggestions on how to return.

Yes, that isn't a good idea either... It's better than abusing them, but not by much.

[She sighs.] That doesn't seem very fair to the pokémon. To battle and connect with them only to leave them...

[She frowns a little. Now she's just thinking about setting them all free.]

Yes, it's a terribly cruel thing. However, if one leaves by accident, then that's not something that should be taken as an offense. Johto is fickle, and, its fickleness shouldn't overcome one's love for pokemon to be their friends. [ she doesn't even know what she's saying anymore!! ]

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