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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[Wow, hello adorable girl on the screen. Winry listens to every word you say. ...Wait. What? War?]

...I don't think we're training them for a war. This place is nothing like the world where I came from and there have been wars in our world's history.

[Clive hears her little speech as he's coming down for breakfast. Flora, bb...]

Flora, my dear, I'm quite certain there's going to be no war. And most Pokémon actually enjoy battling; it's a way for them to truly connect with their trainers.

Oh... Not at all? I don't know much about wars, since I've never had to experience or study them, but it made sense when the young man and I spoke of it. I've just been dwelling on it. [She's just so concerned for the young pokébabbies!]

Enjoy it? [Waaaat? She slips out of the kitchen to meet him near the table.] But how could they enjoy something so violent? That's not considerate at all!

Well, what else are they good for?

They're cute! One could raise them as pets, teach them to do other things. Training them to fight isn't necessary to live in harmony with them.

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.

I think you have a point, but I also think we're not about to send our Pokemon to something extreme like a war. [And even if they do, they're not going alone. Takeru will be there for them every step of the way just like how he is with Patamon and they're battles against darkness.]

But that's boring. Besides, they like to fight. Unless they're useless like my stupid fish...

I should hope not! That would be far too horrible. I just don't understand why we're fighting with them at all. [Such a noble boy, staying with his dear monster companion through every fight. If only there weren't any fights... hint hint nudge nudge join team Peta.]

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

It's not boring, it's safe!

Your fish doesn't like to fight? See, you've already proven yourself wrong. [FROWNING.] I don't think they like to fight at all.

They enjoy fighting - it's in their nature. And we need to train them so they can defend themselves from bad forces like Team Rocket. [Too bad this noble boy is used to fighting. But he can be a member too! He doesn't like fighting wild Pokemon, for one.]

Safe's boring! I've had enough of safe. And the stupid fish just...can't. It just flops around.

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.

It's like a sport to them, I suppose, with us trainers being their coaches. As long as all parties involved are willing to fight, I don't think it's inconsiderate at all.

Forcing them to fight is wrong. I always try and avoid wild Pokémon if I hear them getting close. Some of them really like to fight, though. Spearow's always going after whatever other Pokémon he sees.

Everyone needs to take care of animals and plants, even if they aren't ones you like.

[Cute? Say that to the big ol' Charizard who just rolled his eyes. The Hydreigon next to him lets out a soft little moan and tilts his middle head. Then there's a Servine who hisses, practicing some fighting moves in utmost defiance!

Riku, at least, manages to keep his composure, but he doesn't look particularly amused.]

It's not forcing them if they actually like to battle. Besides, you're questioning the ethics of a world that sees Pokémon battles as a sport and a major part of its culture.

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

A sport? [Stare. But then she gives it a bit more thought and looks away.] That's such an odd idea for sport. If they're not being forced into it...

But that truly is quite odd.

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

That doesn't mean anything. Just because it's boring doesn't mean it's not necessary.

As for your fish... Perhaps you should put it in water. It sounds as though it's struggling, if it's flopping around.

What sort of bad forces? [What would force a poor animal to fight?]

Can't we just manage to take care of as many as we can? I don't think the wild ones will fight if we don't get in their way, and we can always try to train or teach the ones we're near to keep from causing a ruckus, can't we?

[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.

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