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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[What an... interesting group you have there, young sir.]

It may be questioning the ethics of this world, but it still doesn't seem too right to me. I don't see how making them fight each other and get hurt is a sport.

It's not like they get seriously injured. Pokémon can withstand a lot, and battles are how they get stronger in the first place.

[He sighs, shooting Flare a quick glance.]

You don't have a problem with it, right?

[He nods, shrugging lightly. Really, battles are fine, as long as the trainer isn't a slave driver.]

They don't? But aren't some of them attacked to the point of unconsciousness? How is that not serious?

[She watches him and frowns. His seem perfectly okay with it, but it makes her a little uncomfortable. How can they look so happy with the idea?]

I... I don't understand it.

Pokémon are durable. Even if they faint, they'll get back up and feel fine later. It's probably just the way this world works; get hit by fire, and you won't die.

[Annnd to prove this point, Flare turns towards Riku's Heidreigon and shoots a flamethrower at him.

It's not very effective!]

Plus, it's how they naturally mature. To gain levels, you kind of have to win battles.

[She screams at that and actually drops her gear. WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO HER.]

D-don't make them attack each other!

Hey, I didn't make them. That was Flare's call

[Okay, so maybe it was a little too much. However, Crush doesn't seem remotely phased by it. In fact, he just lets out a soft grunt and sniffs Flare a little.]

But really, you've just got to learn to keep an open mind in these situations. It's not like fighting hasn't been made into a sport. Just look at boxing.

[She still looks a little petrified by that. But... coming down from her shock now.]

Boxing...? Is that really considered a sport?

Hey, it's a competition. People pay to watch it. I'd say that makes it a sport.

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Do... people pay to watch pokémon battles?

People pay if you win them, anyway. But I know people do like watching them, even when it's free.

Oh... It sounds like gambling.

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

A source of income? It pays that much?