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[playtag]

WHO: Eve
WHERE: Libra network
WHEN: Mid-June
WHAT: Eve asking about one of her Goodwill purchases, toys for Pokemon
WARNINGS: None


Hello. A question for the Pokemon experts:

[Attached is a photo of a standard frisbee.]

I've seen people using these as dog toys. Would it also work for Pokemon?

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[prunedworlds]

I don't think I'm an expert or anything, but I have one of those and used it to play with my leafeon! So long as yours likes chasing stuff it should be fine?

[playtag]

Leafeon... are they quadruped?

[Both of hers have four legs, so this is important]

I'm not sure what they like yet.
Other than keeping watch.

[Surprise adopted guard dog]

[prunedworlds]

Yeah! Kinda looks like a fox or a cat sort of? But like with leaves for a tail and stuff like that.

[playtag]

Oh! Like Eevee.

Is that one of those evolution options?

[prunedworlds]

I think so? Mine was already a leafeon though.

[playtag]

Oh! So you can get Pokemon already grown up.

Do the leaves fall off when the weather changes?

[prunedworlds]

Oh, I haven't had him long enough to know, but probably not? The leaves are the ears and tail and stuff so...

[playtag]

Ah. Like how Fritter is an apple pie with legs now.

[prunedworlds]

Yeah, some of them are kind of weird like that? Sort of like magical beasts or something.

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[droptheious]

I'd say it's safe for most Pokemon. They're frisbees. You just toss them and they catch them.

So long as your Pokemon aren't too small, you should be okay! What have you got again?

[playtag]

Okay. Frisbees. It's as simple as throwing it?

[There is a short delay before a photo is attached: one of her legendary dog sitting at attention, alert and regal looking... and an Eevee sprawled over her armchair cushions like a sack of potatoes in the background.]

I've been told they are Null: Type and Eevee. Will Eevee be large enough?

[There's no question about Null: Type.]

[droptheious]

Sure! You've got to get the right arm action to really make it fly, but it's that easy!

[ Oh no, they're so adorable though! He wants to know how the holy hell she got a Null: Type, but he ain't delving into that. That feels like a Yuuki Problem. ]

I mean, so long as you don't throw it too hard or high, I think so?

[playtag]

I see.

So what is "the right arm action?"

[Eve may have tried the frisbee toss before, only for it to plop right to the earth. But she's not telling.]

[It is absolutely a Yuuki problem, one that he already knows about. At least Eve read through his legendary Pokemon care materials!]

[droptheious]

Oh, that's easy!

[And lo, Varian will go into a long-winded, math and science-oriented explanation of the perfect throw. There are a lot of words in there like "optimum lift" and "wind resistance". There are at least two equations in there. He's pretty thorough about it! ]

And then you should be able to throw it perfectly!

[playtag]

[And Eve will be taking all of this down. Yes, even the math equations. Somehow she comprehends his long-winded explanation better than just... attempting the throw a couple more times.]

So that's how you do it. Seems simple enough.

Thanks!

[droptheious]

[ This is why she's one of his favourites! ]

Right! Once you get it down to basics, it's pretty easy!

[ Someone let these kids out of the mathletes so they can get social lives. ]

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[aslowburn]

[Oh no, this is adorable. ]

I am not overly familiar with the strange creatures, but I know Cerberus takes great joy in one of those. I can't see why it would not work the same for your own pets.

[ She wishes Cerberus was a little LESS into dog toys honestly, but this is what she's stuck with. ]

[playtag]

[Eve perks up, recognizing the name from her reading.]

The legendary three headed dog is here? He likes these?

Pokemon can be... unusual. [See the walking apple who is now a pie lizard.] But they are very friendly once you get to know them.

[aslowburn]

Unforutnately, yes. He's... more playful than the legends would have you believe. He is here, should you ever wish to meet him.

[ Because this goddamn dog is always gonna make friends. She might as well give up and let it happen. ]

Is that so? And they have... unusual abilities, right? I have heard that.

[playtag]

Yes! I would like to see him.

[Legendary dog legendary dog legendary dog of the underworld!]

[Nevermind this post was prompted by a different legendary dog. Cerberus is in books.]

They do, though I have not tested it much. I haven't seen the ones here do more than smack a ball into Wolfwood's face.

[Nico's Popplio loves playing very much, very enthusiastic. Maybe a little too enthusiastic sometimes.]

[aslowburn]

Then I will be sure to bring him with me, next time I visit the cottage.

[ And Eve can play with the BEST BOY. ]

...You know what? That does sound about right.

[ Eve can't hear the snickering on Persephone's side. Oh, Wolfwood and your awful luck. ]

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[illucesco]

yes.

[Attached is a picture of an Oshawott racing at top speed after a frisbee while a Spheal bounces along behind him.]

they find it pretty fun.

[playtag]

Ah. That is strong evidence.

Those are... [What is the wording from Yuuki's documents] ...water type?

[She recognizes at least one as a seal, like Wolfwood]

[illucesco]

yeah. honestly i think they just like playing at all, doesn't matter what toy you use. but a frisbee doesn't hurt.

yeah, oshawott and spheal. fluvius is the oshawott and litus is the spheal.

[playtag]

So any kind of toy will work? Are there others you would recommend trying?

Oshawott and Spheal

There's also a seal Pokemon here, but one that's not so round. They like balancing things on their nose.

[illucesco]

besides frisbees? honestly it depends on the pokémon, from what i can tell. they have different preferences like different pets do.

but a ball you can play catch with is a sure hit. tennis balls work.

what's it called? have you got a picture of it?

[playtag]

He's a Type: Null. Large and dog shaped, but with a metal helmet.

Oh right! Nico's Pokemon love playing fetch with those.

[There's a delay but then she posts a picture of a Popplio on the river's edge, balancing oranges on their nose.]

Their name is Flappy.

[illucesco]

oh, he's dog-shaped? he'll definitely enjoy catch, then.

they're absolutely adorable. would your friend nico mind if i dropped by with litus so she could hang out with them? she likes meeting new people.

Pretend I wrote Slappy, I think my brain combo-ed them with Fritter

[playtag]

Ah, that's good!

...Will his helmet not cause problems with the catching part?

[The metal does cover most of Null: Type's face.]

[There's a momentary delay as Eve walks across the cottage to ask.]

He doesn't mind. He says that it would be fine if you want to visit.

[Wolfwood's answer may have been more wordy than that, including talk of weird dogs and more seals for his growing family.]