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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Mmm, not at all. [Though some evolved forms of pokemon might look a little like they were inspired by the idea...] I know something about them and this definitely doesn't have to do anything with wars.

I think we're all training them for different reasons... Except maybe those who want to challenge all the gyms, they have the same goals.

Different reasons? Would you mind elaborating on some, please? [Oh nice older miss please educate me, I am soaking this up like a sponge.]

Sure~! [Wait. Does she even have an answer for this question?! UMMM.] Well, think about breeders. They don't need to challenge the gyms, but I guess [HOPE!] they don't want their pokemon to do anything if the pokemon are still little babies themselves. And some pokemon want to battle even when their trainer doesn't want to challenge the gyms, they'd get bored without doing anything. And, if the pokemon likes training, it gives you something to do with them here.

Oh... So... it's mostly done to pass time?

More likely to make them bigger and stronger, so they won't get hurt by the wild pokemon?

Maybe... but if we're taking care of the ones we've caught, can't we find ways around fighting the wild ones?

Maybe? Food and friendly company works sometimes, I guess, when I'm not avoiding grass or when my pokemon don't use the ability run away. ...But the ones in the wild want to become stronger too.

Oh... That's just so bizarre! Fighting is so rough, I wouldn't understand why they would consider it a sport.

Yeah, I agree with you. [Though she's used to this LET'S GO FIGHT! mode, because hey, knowing Ed for her whole life? Umm, that's a good summary for it.]

Why can't they just ... bake cookies, or dance or something? [Okay, some pokemon do that, but that's just a few of them...]

Exactly! More pleasant hobbies. Or even knitting, or reading.

...can pokémon read?

[OOC: aka ignore if you want, I understand it completely, really.]

Yes, more pleasant hobbies, at least some of them seem to love gardening and other pleasant stuff. I probably should start doing something like morning runs with my canidaes.

...I don't know. Some psychic types can, maybe? Can they knit too?

Morning runs? [What is this tomfoolery?]

I've... never seen a pokémon knit before, honestly.

[Scratching her head.] I'd probably look like a sports woman if I did that... But it sounds more logical than taking them for a walk, and kind of better than letting them use all their energy in battles. Except, they'd probably start fighting instead of running.

Me neither, but maybe it'd be possible to teach it to some of them? Not that I'm great at it either, cooking and baking is more my thing.

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[video] - sorry for being so late ;; I've been a huge fail with tags, now I'm trying to get better

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