second ✿ video/action for the Layton house

[icansolvethemtoo]

[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.]

Comments

[Video]

[usedcharm]

I don't know anyone who's forcing their pokemon to fight, and if they were I know others would stop them. Pokemon are our partners, that means we work with them, doesn't it?

[Rinoa's not been very fond of war, but she's spent enough time with SeeD to learn a few things by now.]

I've never liked fighting before either, but sometimes it's necessary. In those situations, it's best to make sure you're ready to deal with the consequences.

[However]

I don't think I know anyone who's training for a war. I'm just helping my pokemon get stronger so we can challenge the gym leaders, that's all.

[Video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

But... is it really necessary to fight with them here? What's the point in the gym challenges? [If there's no war, that's good, but there's still a lot of fighting.]

[Video]

[usedcharm]

Pokemon can't grow if they don't gain the experience that fighting gives them. I'm pretty sure they evolve for a reason, so why not help them grow?

[A ledian flies over to sit next to her trainer, obviously interested in what they're talking about.]

I'm still not really sure, but I think most pokemon would do something if they didn't want to fight. I think their standards are different than ours, so while I don't understand exactly that doesn't mean I won't support them with everything I have.

Like Lady here. [She glances at the Ledian fondly.] When I met her she was still a low level ledyba, and she was getting picked on by some wild grass type pokemon. Now she can stand up for herself.

[Video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

Oh... [And most of this finally starts to click to Flora. It's weird, but it actually does make a bit of sense to her.]

Is... Is training the only way to help them grow?

[Video]

[usedcharm]

It's the only way I've heard about so far.

That's why even breeders train their pokemon, so they can help them become better. The stronger the parents, the better prepared their children are.

[Video]

[icansolvethemtoo]

Oh...

...so training also helps when they reproduce?

[usedcharm]

That's what I've heard?

[icansolvethemtoo]

Oh, how strange! I... will have to look into this.

It's a bit of an embarrassing topic, however.

[usedcharm]

It is a little, isn't it?

[icansolvethemtoo]

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

[usedcharm]

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

I think we find it weirder than they do.

[icansolvethemtoo]

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

[usedcharm]

That's the spirit! And who knows what interesting things you might discover on the way?

[She's adapted to the pokeworld perhaps a little too easily.]

[icansolvethemtoo]

[She beams.] I think I may try! Discovering new things is always exciting!