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[pipers_son]

[For a moment, the video just shows the floor rapidly moving beneath it and maybe a hint of fang in the upper portion of the screen. There's the sounds of things sizzling and knives chopping, and then the camera moves again as whoever is holding it straightens up. It's the kitchen of one of the inns, and there's Joker in rather plain clothes. His empty sleeve is tied up, and he seems busy chopping up an onion with his Mime Jr. keeping it in place for him.]

There we go, that's a nice grip. Don't worry, now the first time I've handled a knife, I won't nick ya. Water's ready? [The Mime Jr. gives a cheerful nod.] There's my girl, now just dump this in it and keep an eye on it from time ta time. Beef next, right?

[As the Mime Jr. goes to dump the onions in a nearby pot and get some beef, Joker starts to set up some other things like ginger and some soy sauce. Of course, then he notices the little thing recording him... He looks surprised for a moment before laughing.]

Rogue, ya sneak! [He comes over and retrieves the Pokegear.] Thought you were supposed ta be stayin' with Lightnin' and Haru watchin' over that newborn and the egg. Ah well, supposed that was expectin' too much of ya.

[Now, to the Pokegear-] A good mornin' to the rest of ya! Just arrived in Violet yesterday with my new friend Mayuri, but my Rogue evolved on the way. Looks like he's gotten more excitable for it. [He turns the gear to focus on the camera-pokemon, which turns out to be an excited Furret who can't stop wiggling.] Wasn't expecting that to happen so soon, but there ya go. Angel was about to do the same, but I think she's a bit scared of it... [Now to focus on the Mime Jr., who does look a little concerned...] Had to remember what the book said to make it stop, got fairly lucky. I was just wonderin' if anyone knew a way to keep it from happening permanently? Angel doesn't seem to be in much of a hurry to this evolvin' business, and I'd rather keep her happy..

[Joker turns the camera to his smiling face.]

Just remembered! Who's still in Violet? I wouldn't mind meetin' up with some folks after I finish my little job here.

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[yoctogram]

There are stones.

[Sho offers, without such things as introductions. He hefts a wiggling, happy Eevee into his lap to show off her collar with an Everstone set in it.]

Like the evolution stones, but not.

[pipers_son]

Ooh, I heard of those when I was passin' through that store in Cherrygrove. Didn't hear of that particular one, but it sounds handy. Where can ya get one?

[yoctogram]

Antique stores, I think. Bell got them for ⊼ and ⊽ while I was...unavailable.

[The Eevee stands up in his lap to pat his cheek before peering into the 'Gear at the person Sho is talking to.]

[pipers_son]

I haven't seen one in Violet so far, so I suppose they're in one of the bigger cities. All the more reason to get ta Goldenrod, then!

[He sets the 'Gear down onto the kitchen counter, wiggling his fingers at the Eevee with a little smile.]

Much obliged for the advice! Angel's been fussin' about it since it happened.

[yoctogram]

Not a problem.

[Sho's own manic, fanged smile bursts out when the Eevee chirps happily at Joker and waves his paw back at him. Nor likes making people smile, and meeting new people.]

I am keeping the twins as Eevees until they decide what they want to be.

[pipers_son]

[What a smile on this guy! Not that Joker minds. He's seen quite a few in his previous line of work. He goes back to work cooking, cutting up the beef while his Mime Jr. keeps a good hold on it.]

Until they decide, huh? Didn't know it could go different ways! Still learnin' the ropes and everythin', although I like to think I have a decent handle on it.

[yoctogram]

With Eevees, yes. Flareon, Epsion, Umbrion, Jolteon, Vaperon, Leafeon, and Glaceon are all potential evolutions for Eevees. I intend to have one of each, but I am letting them pick.

[Happy Pokemon are Pokemon giving their full effort, after all! Sho ruffles Nor's ears with an all-black hand and then beeps his inquisitive little nose.]

A 6 Eevee team would cover almost every type, eventually.

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[tearsofademon]

[Pokemon not wanting to evolve, huh. Ryner's familiar with those...]

Ahh, there's an item called an Everstone, and a pokemon that holds onto it won't evolve. Not sure how exactly it works, but it does.

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[pipers_son]

Well, I'm not exactly sure how animals can change their entire shape just by a flash of light, so I think I'll give up on figurin' things like that out and just go along with it. Easier on the mind.

[He still can't get over being not dead, so this is really just for his mind to not turn to ash, honestly.]

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[tearsofademon]

Yeah, you're probably better off that way. Especially when you start getting into the stranger ones.

[he will never ever be over horses that are on fire]

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[pipers_son]

Well, Angel's been the one least like anythin' I'd find back in England...

[He doesn't want to say "strange", especially with her right there.]

What's the strangest you've come across?

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[tearsofademon]

Depends what you think is strange, I guess? When you've been here as long as I have, you see a lot, after all...

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[pipers_son]

I just got here little over a week ago. Assume everythin'.

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[shadows_edge]

I am still in Violet, currently. I'm afraid I can't help you with your evolution dilemma, though. I have only just begun looking into the process myself.

[Is that the sound of pages turning? Is he in the damn library again? He sure is. Nerd.]

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[pipers_son]

[Nerrrrrrrd.]

Well, it looks like I've managed ta get some good clues anyway. So, still in Violet? We could meet up, if ya like.

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[shadows_edge]

Excellent, so I take it there does exist a more permanent way to prevent it? And I would be alright with that, I have no real plans today other than more research.

[The weather is too icky cold for training. Go away sleet, nobody wants to play with you.]

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[pipers_son]

Apparently it's somethin' called an Everstone, so that's what I'm going to keep an eye out for.

Why don't we meet up, then? Think I'd like ta meet some more people in the flesh. This little device of ours is handy, but it doesn't make up for the real thing.

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[shadows_edge]

[He chuckles a little.]

No, it certainly does not. Alright, do you have a preference as to where I should meet you?

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[pipers_son]

Well, I've been meanin' to look around a bit at that tower, but if it's easier fer you, the inn's just a good a place as any. It's where I'm workin' fer the time bein'.

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[lamortenoir]

[ ...Welp, there goes his brain. ]

You. I most certainly wasn't expecting to see you here.

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[pipers_son]

[!!!]

Suit!

[After the look of surprise, Joker's face splits into a large smile. It's a relief to see someone he knows. Sure, it's not one of his 'family' but for now he's happy just to see a familiar face.]

Did you just show up in this place too? Confusin', ain't it? I'll help where I can~. Not too near that old town anymore, I'm afraid!

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[lamortenoir]

[ Well that brings him back. It's a name he hasn't heard in an age but you'll have to pardon him. He's still trying to wrap his brain around the fact that this guy was alive... and seemingly more coherent than those Dolls... ]

A mere day and a half ago.

[ Small frown though. ]

Confusing indeed... though my largest concern is in how you've managed to arrive here in full consciousness.

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[pipers_son]

[Definitely not a Doll. Look at how non-drooly he is!]

Full...? [Ah. Did word get out that he wasn't exactly in the land of the living back in England? Joker gives a slight shrug.] Wish I could tell ya. Thought it was the afterlife at first, but I've been told that ain't it.

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[lamortenoir]

[ And he hasn't nommed on anyone yet. Keep that up. ]

It most certainly is not.

[ He looks a little insulted, really. ]

If memory serves me correctly, your soul was to have been collected promptly on the evening of February 9, 1889. I saw to the collection myself... unless we can account on some oversight on Ronald Knox's part.

[ Eyes narrowing. This isn't right. ]

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[pipers_son]

..Pardon?

[Normally, he'd attribute this to one of the guy's "jokes" but that sounds... awfully specific in concerns to his death. His Mime Jr. starts to look a little tense.]