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[The video opens to Madoka sitting on a bed in a Pokémon center, an Espurr and her Purrloin in her lap, a Pidgey resting on her shoulder, and a Hoppip sitting on her head. She seems to be doing well, though there's a sad note in her smile if one were to look hard enough.]

It's been a long while since I said anything, myself, on here, and I have a lot of good news!

[She tries to gesture around without disturbing any of her napping Pokemon.]

We made it to a place called Violet City a few weeks ago! I've been staying in the Pokemon Center, in return for helping out here part-time... I'm not the best, but I think Nurse Joy and the Chanseys really appreciate the help, anyway.

[She gingerly picks up her (obviously very young) Espurr, showing her sleepy self to the camera. ...mrr?]

When we got to Cherrygrove, I checked my PC- Greed-san's egg was there, and safe, like he said it would be in the PC! Amy hatched about a week ago, and she's been a big help at helping us find things around here... She's also very cute, hehe.

[Amy is tucked gently back into her lap, curled up against Purrloin's belly, who starts grooming the top of her head as a token of affection.]

I also have caught new Pokemon! Sandy, [She gestures to the Pidgey on her shoulder,] was the first Pokemon I ever caught, and ever battled against. She's really tough- between Sandy and Purrloin, we made it through the Routes here fairly easily.

And I caught Hoppip just a day or so before we arrived here. It's getting into fall now, and the monks in Sprout Tower are really grateful for Sandy and Hoppip's moves that kick up wind- they move the leaves around a lot more easily than their brooms...

How is everyone? I know it's a little late, but I've put this off too long anyway...

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[He'd liked camping out on the loveseat, being able to turn in and face the back of it to sleep, but he understood why the nurses had requested he take a more permanent spot instead of being there day after day, whenever he wasn't out working.

He recognizes the voice as it speaks, having heard it not only around at the center but when he was helping out the monks, but he hadn't really gone through the effort of learning the girl's name or getting to know what she was like. Emil tunes in a bit more now, putting a finger to his lips to hush the playing of his own pokemon so Madoka can talk in peace. Lua in particular looks like she wants to chatter, eyes fixed on the other cats and the bird, but she obediently waits, sinking further into Emil's mattress.

When it seems like she's done, Emil nods over to where he felt Lua crouch to let her know it was okay to move, then moves to his feet. The Meowth trails closely behind him, in that stomping way of kittens.]

I don't think people will mind that it's late. I know I've been staying up later since I got here.

[It's hard to turn with Sandy on her shoulder, so Madoka gingerly picks the Pidgey up and sets her on her knee to snooze instead, receiving the faintest chirp of complaint before she settled into her new spot.

This way, Madoka can turn to face the blindfolded boy she's seen around and reply to him more politely.]

Hello- I'm sorry, I didn't notice you before or I would have tried to be more quiet... Were you trying to sleep?

[Lua lets out a disappointed mrrt, her position on the floor making Sandy no longer visible after being moved. Still, she plods closer, ears perked up to show that she wouldn't be deterred for long.

Emil isn't disappointed at all, though, soft smile settling into place. He can tell that she's shifted to face him more, even if there wasn't actually a need for that.]

Oh, no, don't worry about that. My pokemon and I aren't really tired, yet... Actually, I was worried about them being too loud in the background.

[The Meowth's sound made the dozing Purrloin in Madoka's lap perk his ears and raise his head, turning to face the source of the noise. He mrrrps sleepily in response, and Madoka smiles, petting his head gently while speaking.]

No, you were fine... I hardly knew you were there, like I said. It's no problem.

Oh, good.

[He's still a bit stiff, formal, but already some of the awkwardness is leaving him. He gestures over to the Meowth, who chirrups back at the Purrloin. Her paws go up, stretching up to hook into the bedsheets, though she's lacking the muscle to drag herself up that way.]

Um, I'm Emil. And this is Lua! She hatched from an egg, too. I've never actually seen her interested in a lot of other Pokemon, before.

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action if you don't mind? otherwise i can redo this!

[Action] No problem! Madoka totally needs more friends

[Action] Yikes, sorry about disappearing like that!

[Action] likewise! also it's totally fine.

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