017 // Video

[pipers_son]

[Here's Joker this fine morning, twirling a Glacier Badge between his fingers while Rogue the Furret stays wrapped around his shoulders with some pleased chirping noises. He seems exhausted, although in a pleasant way. Someone clearly just got done with a Gym battle.]

I have ta say, I'll give it ta that Pryce... Clever old codger. Gave my lot a run for our money even with the strength difference. Guess it's true what they say about age and experience, eh?

[He finally stops toying with the badge, tucking it away and giving a grin to the camera. Rogue gets a ear scratch for his troubles.]

It seems like a shame ta leave right after that in such a nice little town like this! Anythin' interestin' ta see, for those who've passed through before? Or... [A thoughtful hum.] Wonder if I could make it ta Blackthorn real quick... Wouldn't mind finishin' things up.

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[garbagechild]

<sub>[Yeah, and probably sooner RATHER than later.]

[The boy visibly perks, beaming.]</sub>

Okay!

I'm smart! I'm good and smart!

Show me the trick!

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[pipers_son]

Well how can I refuse a request like that!

[Not that it'll be exactly exciting like his usual repertoire... But he's sure he can find a way. What kind of ringmaster would he be if he could't do something like that?]

[So he dresses it up, giving a flourish of a bow to start things off before raising one finger to his lips with a wink.]

For my first trick, I'll need my lovely assistant! [He gives a whistle, gesturing to someone off-screen. Soon enough, there's a familiar Zoroark coming to his side with a curious twitch of his ears.] Ya remember Invidia, don't ya, Wrath?

[Video]

[garbagechild]

_{[Just about everything is exciting to Wrath. He might be one incredibly bitter kid, but jaded is something he's not. Everything is too new for that!]}

Oh! Oh! I remember!

Hi, n'vidya!

[Video]

[pipers_son]

[Invidia gives a pleased tail wag as Wrath remembers him, but perks up as Joker leans in to whisper in his ear with one hand obscuring his mouth. There's a nod from the fox Pokemon before his form shimmers again. Ta da! Time for another human illusion.]

Now then, for our first trick! You do it whenever somethin' like this happens.

[And Invidia holds up an illusionary broken arm.]

...Makin' yer arm do that ain't the trick, so don't do it, alright? The trick is if it happens. Ever seen an arm do that real like?

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[garbagechild]

_{[Some might have cringed at such a convincing display of a broken bone, but Wrath merely perks up like a puppy who's been shown a tennis ball.]}

Oh!

Yeah, I've made arms do that loads of times!

I always got treats afterwards for doing it so good.

_{[8) HE IS SUPER GREAT AT BREAKING LIMBS.]}

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[pipers_son]

Well, here they'll punish ya if ya go 'round doin' that ta folks, so don't do it ta other people either.

[Oops priorities]

Anyway! This is for when ya break yer own arm, not when yer breakin' other peoples. Got it?

[Video]

[garbagechild]

Oh. Yes. Punishment is bad.

<sub>[HE KNOWS THIS. He knows this very well.]

[So he nods earnestly. He's got it!]</sub>

[Video]

[pipers_son]

That's a good lad.

Now then! What ya wanna do is get a bit a cloth and something long and sturdy, like a branch or somewhat.

[And that's the story of how Joker taught a small wildchild basic first aid. Thank god for Invidia being a patient fox.]