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[He should probably check up on people who were also stuck in that shithole. Don't mind the bloody bandages on his arm, the important thing here is everyone else's safety.]

Angel? Are you alright? Were any of your team injured? [Or worse, but he doesn't want to venture that out loud unless necessary.]

[Hi, Anders, guess who's paying more attention to the bloody bandages on his arm rather than what it was that Anders was saying. She had the decency to let him finish speaking, though she didn't actually listen to the words.]

Anders, what happened to you? Do you need assistance? Have you been to the Pokemon Center?

[Just give him a minute to stop himself from actually facepalming.]

Yes, I have been, and I'll be fine. What about you?

[Nope you're not getting out of this, Anders. It should have been plain enough to see from her own video that there was nothing more than exhaustion clinging to her person.]

[Unlike someone she could name.]

What happened to you?

[Andraste's sake, she's being impossible. He can't tell just by looking at her over video whether she's okay or not! She could very well have injuries he doesn't see.]

I got between a Pokemon and its master. It's only a scratch. [Maybe he's a little bitter he couldn't heal it right away, but it isn't debilitating.]

[She didn't think scratches bled quite like that but... if he'd gone to the Pokemon Center, there wasn't much else that could be done.]

It was rather chaotic, wasn't it...? I'm glad nothing more happened to you.

[Hey, it is a scratch, he just conveniently fails to mention that it's a scratch from The Sharp Claw Pokemon, because of course he does.]

It was. I take it you fared better? [He's going to lose it if she's been fretting over him and she's injured too.]

[Thanks a lot, Anders. What a good friend.]

I believe so. There were a few scares, but Skagbait, Blitz and Jean all kept me safe enough whenever necessary. She evolved, by the way. Skagbait, I mean.

[!!! He's relieved to hear their friends stuck together, but even if she doesn't mention anything outstanding, he has to ask.]

And they're all alright?

Very alright. Blitz is practically a hero, if you ask me. He and Jean were able to talk down the Electrodes. It was... really amazing.

[Don't tell Jean, but she's almost swooning.]

[He'll probably keep his mouth shut, if only out of respect for her privacy. Maybe he'll bring it up from an anonymous standpoint. Maybe.]

Did they? They seem to have come a long way.

[Phew. For now, he can relax.]

I'm glad to hear you've grown closer with your Pokemon.

[Rude, Anders. Very rude.]

They have. Blitz was very patient with the creatures, and I don't think I've ever seen Jean so calm and collected. It's... nice seeing him grow like that.

[She was quick to nod and even quicker to smile when Anders brought up her own team.]

I was... very worried about Skagbait and I. She is meant to evolve with friendship, but I've had her for so long and nothing has happened. I think we just needed that moment, to prove ourselves to one another.

I've heard of them, but I've never had a Pokemon that evolves that way. [FALSE.] This must be quite a big step for the both of you. It's looking up from here, I'm sure.

We shall see what happens. I am certain we have much more growth to do, but it is good that we've come this far.

I suppose we will.

[Satisfied that everything is alright, Anders relaxes with a sigh, reaching to idly pat the head of a Pokemon offscreen.]

What are your plans following all this excitement?

I'm not sure. [Following Anders' lead, Angel reached out and began stroking at Ciri's head. She perked up a little, and then nosed at the screen a little. Her excitement only grew upon seeing Anders, and a few sharp pix's escaped her as she tried to snuggle him through the screen.]

Silly girl. I think she misses you! [~~Or maybe just her baby daddy.~~]

[Anders looks plenty happy to see her as well, giving her a little wave and a warm smile.]

Hello, sweet Ciri. Things are certainly different here without you, but you're in good hands. [Unfortunately, Anders has put Flop on strict bed rest after this nightmarish past week, so he can't come to the Gear...]

[Well, Anders would do, for a time. She quickly scampered off to the side, racing about in a circle as if to show off, before prancing forward. Each of her tails wagged simultaneously as she gazed up at her former owner.]

She's the perfect little creature. I can't thank you enough for gifting her to me.

[Angel and Cirrufina are altogether Too Sweet, and a pleasant break from recent hardships.]

It was my pleasure. I told her all about you -- she was so excited to get to know you.

[And Ciri even looks like Cotton Candy!]

She's been nothing short of a delight. Perhaps a bit spoiled, but aren't all of my Pokemon? [Somewhere off-screen, Smoosherella lets out a loud meow. Yes, indeed.]

[!!! She absolutely does!

Anders actually laughs, especially at Smoosh's confirmation.]

There's nothing wrong with that, I don't think. Even if they developed attitude problems, you could bat your eyelashes and get them to obey you in an instant.

Hardly true! The other night, Adorababy wouldn't let me give him a bath no matter how many times I blinked at him! [He had, of course, been far more interested in continuing in his games, despite how muddy he had gotten.]

[Gasp!] I don't believe it!

Have you tried using a bucket?

[From somewhere behind the screen, there's a sharp thud, followed by an even sharper whistle. It's enough to startle even Ciri.]

I...
I think he's very opposed to that idea.

[Please forgive him for laughing. For a solid five seconds.]

You'll have to figure something out, then.

[video - backdated to... fuck whenever the prom ended give it like a day]

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