四 [video, action for Cherrygrove City]

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[The Pokegear snaps on as Ken turns it to face one of his team--little Omi the Sentret, fresh from battle and starting to glow bright white. Ken's never seen an evolution firsthand before.]

I was starting to wonder who'd go first...

[As Omi changes shape, growing long and thin, and the glow beings to fade, Ken blinks at just how big he's getting

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[...Mamoru will be staring from a rather safer distance, thanks.]

It's huge. Ken-kun...

[Togepi... Togepi not so safe a distance. He's elated and trots over to congratulate Omi himself.]

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I didn't think he'd get so damn big.

[Omi, for his part, is happily talking away and nuzzling Ken's face. See, Mamoru, totally harmless.]

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Really.

[After having a few moments to adjust to the change in size, Mamoru moves in closer. Omi certainly doesn't look fearsome, but Mamoru still prefers erring on the side of caution.]

I wonder if any of your others will grow so large.

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Dunno. Guess we'll find out when we find out.

Furret fur!

[bounces slightly. This makes Ken go 'oof.']

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I suppose so.

[Togepi watches Furret bounce on Ken and, in a moment of great epiphany, dashes back to Mamoru full of excitement. He chirps and frantically waves his arms about. Mamoru looks down.]

What's gotten him excited?

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Don't ask me, he's your egg-thing.

[Omi-Furret has now let Ken up and is dashing around him in excited circles.]

...at least he got over his shyness.

[But he's going to be hyper as hell, isn't he?]

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[Togepi, in an effort to explain better, begins jumping in place with cheers each bounce into the air. Mamoru shakes his head.]

I don't understand that.

[To Ken.] That's something. He's quite energetic now, isn't he?

[With efforts to communicate still failing, Togepi is now seeking Furret's help. Furret, help tackle a Mamoru so his Pokémon can tummy-bounce, too?]

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[Furret does, though! He trills an acknowledgment and dashes his way between Mamoru's legs, turning sharply so he trips the man up.]

...what the hell are you doing, Omi?

[Too late there, Ken.]

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What--?!

[Mamoru makes a valiant effort to back away but Omi's much too fast. He was never the best at staying balanced even without obstacles like that. Down he goes with a wince: whump!

Togepi cheers and thanks Omi in Pokéspeak. Before Mamoru can get back up, Togepi hops onto his stomach and tests it as a makeshift trampoline. Bounce! Bounce! Bounce!

...For whatever it might be worth to Mamoru in exchange for his dignity, he seems to be having the time of his life with it.]

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Omi!

[Ken steps forward, but Mamoru was far enough away that Ken couldn't get over there in time to stop him from falling. At least the Furret looks a bit guilty.

...Ken's amused though, so he won't chastise the critter further.]

Looks like Omelette got an idea.

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[Mamoru covers his face with one hand and waits for a few moments until he feels the bouncing stop and hears the curious chirp from his Togepi.]

It does seem that way.

[He pushes himself back up into a sitting position.]

Like children, aren't they.

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Just a little. Guess you can't expect much more from some of 'em.

[Ken holds out a hand to help Mamoru stand, if he wants it.]

Sorry about that.

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[Mamoru takes the offered hand and nods with a small smile in thanks.]

It's all right. Somehow, I don't think it was Omi's idea.

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Maybe not, but he's still a little enabler.

[Omi stubs one paw against the ground sheepishly.]

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[Togepi is getting the sense he may have just done something his trainer didn't like. He trills in confusion.

Mamoru decides to be a good sport and just smiles at Omi.] Congratulations.