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[infinityunlimitedflame]

[When the feed clicks on there's about five eggs. Probably not the most exciting feed in the world, but it could be worse.]

As even those who remain blind to the intricacies of this world can see, my creatures have decided to increase their number. And have done so by taking it upon themselves to create the mysteries you see before you.

[Is there a wordier way of saying “my Pokemon laid eggs?”]

And while I am more than capable of dealing with any challenges that may arise from raising such creatures, I have decided instead to make the world an offer.

[He turns the camera towards himself so that he can deliver said offer face to...screen, whatever. It's close enough to having a face to face conversation as far as he's concerned.]

And that offer is thus, if you feel that you can handle such a challenge, you may claim one of them. But be forewarned, your arrogance may in fact be your undoing. Given their parentage, who knows what sort of terrors may lurk within those unassuming shells.

[He grins and ends the feed there having...threatened everybody that raising baby Pokemon is probably hard work, or however that's going to come across.

...and of course, now it occurs to him that maybe he should've mentioned what they might be. Oh well. If anybody asks, he'll be happy to explain it.]

{OOC: There's still some eggs here if anybody's interested!}

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[diehardreaper]

Terrors, eh?

[ There's a grin there. One that looks even interested. ]

I'll take the challenge then! If you're in Goldenrod, I could swing by and pick up an egg for myself. D'you want anything for it?

[infinityunlimitedflame]

Terrors, indeed.

[Truly, newly hatched Emolgas without egg moves are the most terrifying things out there. The Pokemon world is clearly doomed if these things hatch.]

And I have yet to visit this Goldenrod City you speak of, but fear not. I shall have one shipped there at once!

[That was...delivered about the same way he delivers his nonsense about unfathomable terror. Apparently shipping Pokemon eggs is worthy of a dramatic declaration. Then again, this is Gundam so almost everything is worthy of a dramatic declaration.]

Now then, to what name shall I send this unborn creature to? What identity do you claim to possess?

[diehardreaper]

You seem like the sort who loves a bit of dramatics if you don't mind my saying.

[ But he grins back. Dramatic as he is, he does seem like an interesting sort anyway. ]

I'm Ronald. Ronald Knox. If you ever do get to Goldenrod, you can drop me a line to see how the little bugger's carrying on once it's hatched. And you'd be...?

[infinityunlimitedflame]

To ask my name so freely, you must either be very brave or very foolish.

[...Yeah, that whole thing about liking being dramatic? That was dead on.]

But I shall tell you, perhaps the consequences will be minor at the worst.

[..what consequences, Gundam?]

I am Gundam Tanaka! Evil incarnate and a fiend beyond the comprehension of those who inhabit the mortal plane!

[diehardreaper]

Brave, foolish, or just a bloke who wants to know who he's talking to is all.

[ He hasn't faltered. That amused little grin's still there. ]

I'll prolly take the consequences, whatever they are in learning your name. Pleasure to meet you, Gundam and rest assured that egg'll be in good hands.

[infinityunlimitedflame]

You should be more careful. Knowing who you are addressing isn't always the wisest course of action.

But I have heard all I need to hear. If you claim the egg will be in good hands, then I shall take your word for it. And to break your word would be catastrophic!

[diehardreaper]

Tomatoes, to-mah-toes, mate. Always considered it a point of courtesy to ask for names!

[ Have a grin for that though. ]

I'm a reaper of my word! You can even check in on me once it hatches and I'll let you know if it's as much a terror as you claim, eh?

[infinityunlimitedflame]

A reaper? An interesting way to describe yourself.

[Go figure that the guy that called himself shapeless insanity and all sorts of other special snowflake terms would latch on to that one.]

But a reaper of what? Tell me, what exactly do you plan to reap using my creature's assistance?

[diehardreaper]

M'sure you've heard the stories. Father death, and all? Grim reaper? Course, I've been told it doesn't mean much in this world.

[ Go figure. But have a shrug, one that shows he really wasn't bothered by all that. ]

M'fraid being brought here's put me on a bit of an indefinite holiday from the reaping business.

[fourwayconnection]

...So what are they?

[infinityunlimitedflame]

A wise question. It would be foolish to jump into a pact with an unknown entity.

Provided the Breeder's Tome is not riddled with lies, the majority of them should be flying electric beasts and the other should be a rodent with the eyes of a raving lunatic!

[fourwayconnection]

[Eyes of a lunatic what-]

Oh! I think my friend Maka has one of those first ones. They seem to make a pretty good team.

[infinityunlimitedflame]

[Have you seen Patrat's eyes, Kirikou? There is something definitely off about them.]

They do indeed. The one I possess has become quite the valuable companion.

[fourwayconnection]

Well... Okay, what the hell! I'd be totally up for one of your electric flying mystery beasts!

[infinityunlimitedflame]

A bold declaration! Are you sure you're up to the challenge?

[fourwayconnection]

Of course I am! I won't back down from a challenge.

[infinityunlimitedflame]

Then we shall see how you meet this one. You may have your egg, though be forewarned! Your brashness may one day be your undoing.

[So yeah, you can have an Emolga. That's basically what he's saying there.]

[styxiedust]

...[Why can't people just speak normally around here?]

If it suits you and yours, we could do an egg swap. Since you're new and all, it might be more beneficial to increase your breeding pool.

[She just...says that so casually.]

[infinityunlimitedflame]

[Because speaking normally is for normal people and Gundam's...pretty abnormal.]

Wise advice, not that I have need of it.

[SHSL Animal Breeder here, he's got a pretty good idea of the benefits of giving his animals a wider breeding pool.]

So then, tell me, and speak true, what is it you offer?

[styxiedust]

Right, right.

[ATT eggparty]

That's the list of my clutch. Though I need to know what your beasts are, too, dear.

[infinityunlimitedflame]

The Eevee, then if you are willing to part with it. Such a creature would do well in my care. In return, I can offer flying electric beasts or a rodent with the eyes of a raving lunatic.

[He's just reusing the same description from earlier with Kirikou because it works pretty well.]

The choice is yours.

[styxiedust]

Uh-huh...

[Seriously, why can't anybody speak normally around here?]

The raving lunatic rodent sounds delightful, I'd be happy to trade you--[a pause, she has to look at the ID]--Tanaka-kun.

[infinityunlimitedflame]

What sorcery is this? My name was not given and yet you uttered it as if I personally had told you such a thing.

[Or it could be the ID...which he's overlooking.]

How...what demonic power has given you this insight into secrets better left unrevealed?

[...yeah talking normally is clearly not on today's to do list.]

[styxiedust]

[Oh.

Ohhh.

Someone she can mess with. How quaint.]

Demonic? Oh, no, nothing of the sort, Tanaka-kun--something even demons fear, I am the one that takes the deceased across the river. I am the Reaper.

[Dramatic jazz hands!]

[infinityunlimitedflame]

You are...what?

[Hold up, he is...wait, are you trying to curse him with those hands?

What is this?

Okay after a few moments of internally freaking out, he's got this. Sort of.]

If you are what you claim, then I demand to know how you evaded the gaze of my All Seeing Eye!