( Étude No. 2 ) Video/Action for Violet

[melodlies]

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[Her introduction this time around is a V sign that she flashes just before the camera lens as the feed begins. The next thing she does is pulling her arm away, so everyone could see her and the Poké Ball she's holding.The Sprout Tower is her background and it's late afternoon already, but she can't wait to get back to Pokémon Center to show off a little. Besides, this setting is far better, especially since the sun is setting down.]

Finally...after days of encountering way too many ghosts, spotting a hundred of Bellsprout and probably the same number of monks...FINALLY...

[Of course, she takes the extra effort to sound as dramatic as possible. Hoping that the suspense will make anyone who's watching excited just as she is, Kaori finally releases the Pokémon from the ball.]

Tot, tooooot!

[As soon as Chatot is out, Kaori changes the angle of the camera so everyone could have a better look. Let it be his instinct or something else, but he seems to know that he's being watched not just by his trainer...and flies up to sit on the lowest branch of a tree.]

Wow, he's so shy...

[Much to her surprise, just a while later she hears a voice coming from all the way up:]

He's so shy...

[At first, she just looks around, having no idea that it's Chatot speaking. But it becomes clear soon enough, when he repeats it a few more times.]

Wait, what is even going on, guys?!

[Kaori's gazing straight into the camera, clearly hoping to get some answers.

This has been newbie's first encounter with a Pokémon that knows how to imitate human speech. Have a nice evening!]

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[Now that she knows what Chatot is capable of, back at the Pokémon Center Kaori sits on a sofa with her Jigglypuff, Chingling and new partner Chatot, watching the bird mimic voices of not only the rest of her Pokémon but also the one's that are passing so it quickly becomes rather loud there. More than anything, Kaori pays attention to his shaped like a metronome. It even moves like one...]

Hey, maybe I should name you after my friend...people call him a human metronome.

Human metronome. Human metronome.

[She's really impressed by how quick he catches on. Pokémon really are amazing.]

Anyway, we resume our training starting tomorrow! [Whining.] Hey, but today we celebrate!

[She's handing out berries she has found on their way here. Feel free to join them!]

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[captainash]

Ha! I knew you'd have excellent taste in Pokémon.

[Ash looks and sounds absolutely delighted.]

That little Chatter move of theirs sure is suprising at first, isn't it? But it has a lot of potential, if you teach them the right phrases.

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[melodlies]

Well, of course I do!

[Not even trying to hide it at this point, huh. She's really pleased to see him, though and when she's about to ask about the move—]

Chatter, chatter.

I had no idea this one is like a parrot, I mean... [Thinking about something for a while, Kaori finally snaps her fingers.] Hey, it would make sense. When I was looking for it, I was sure that I was hearing a Bellsprout but when I actually checked it was hiding in a corner.

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[captainash]

A Bellsprout? Mine cackled like a Gastly until I sent Princess after him. They must have a lot of practice imitating their neighbors, to be able to fool us so easily.

[That, or humans are silly and easily misled.]

Were you looking for a Chatot specifically, or just tired of the rest?

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[melodlies]

G-Gastly y-you say...

[Her face grows pale in a matter of seconds; it's easy to say that she has seen at least one or two...or a bunch, actually.]

Yeah, I mean...I had no idea that such a Pokémon exists at first, so when I saw it for the first time I just knew that I have to catch it!

So you've got one too!

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[captainash]

That's as good a reason as any to catch a Pokémon. If you fall for a Pokémon at first sight, you obviously were meant to train it.

[He whistles, and within a few seconds his own Chatot flies in and settles down on his shoulder.]

I spent two days trying to find one, back in the day. So of course Haro decided it would be hilarious to follow me around and pretend to be a run-of-the-mill ghost the whole time. I got the last laugh, though.

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[blazeit]

[ And then, out of nowhere, a greedy Typhlosion comes up because food is being offered. Even though he's huge, he's got that pleading look in his eyes —

Until his Trainer comes by to ruin his day. ]

Hey, you, don't just go running up to strangers trying to take their shit.

[melodlies]

[Actually, she doesn't mind and when she's about to give a berry to the Typhlosion (hey, he may be huge but she can't look away from these eyes), shit happens. Literally:]

Take their shit, take their shit.

[An awkward silence settles around the sofa as Kaori and her Pokémon all lock their eyes on the chirping bird.]

[blazeit]

[ ... Bakugou is staring now too because what has he done? He's a bad influence on a bird now. ]

This can't... be happening. Forget I said that. Oh my fu—augh.

[ At least he's trying to not be a bad influence. Emphasis on "try".

... His Typhlosion, ever the optimist, sees an opportunity to snatch a berry and takes it. ]

[melodlies]

[Chatot goes like this for a little while, which makes her come up with an emergency plan rather fast, but first things first:]

Hey, what have you done?! [And then turns to the bird.] Forgetforgetforgetforgetforgetforget.

[It should work, right?]

Take their shit. Oh my fu—augh.

[He's got talent, really.

Kaori, too absorbed with Chatot's new vocabulary, doesn't even pay attention to the berries anymore, go for it Typhlosion.]

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[veggie_vamp]

Awwww, that's so cute! I wish I had a little sweetie like that!

[melodlies]

I know right! I mean a few days ago I haven't even known that such cuties are wandering around the Tower.

But hey, if you want one I can get it for you! I'll be still training here, so...

[veggie_vamp]

Aw, really? You're so sweet! But I'm in Goldenrod... would that be a problem?

[melodlies]

Hmm...Goldenrod, Goldenrod...

[Is she looking through her stuff in the backpack in search of the map? She sure is.]

Well, if you don't mind waiting a little bit then it should be okay!

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[ladywithnovoice]

I have a Chatot too. I could help give you some tips, if you like.

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[melodlies]

I'd appreciate that! Actually, it's only the third Pokémon I've caught so I'm still learning...is he really going to repeat everything he'll hear?

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[ladywithnovoice]

That's right. If you take the time to teach him carefully, he can soon start to put together the words he hears into his own original sentences.

I've taught mine how to speak for me, in fact.

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[melodlies]

Really? That's great...! How long did it take? Do I need to just talk to him and he'll eventually get it or should I do something special?

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[bylight]

Imitating human speech is just something some types of birds can do. It's not surprising a Pokémon can as well.

[Not that Lightning would want one of those. Too much noise and all.]

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[melodlies]

You're right but still...I don't know, I can't help being a bit surprised. Especially by his physique!

[The eighth note shape especially.]

Are there more of them?

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[bylight]

Physique?

[What's his body shape have to do with it?]

There's psychic types who can speak with you. They can choose to mimic you if they want to.

[melodlies]

Don't tell me you have similar birds in your world? With the note head and metronome tail and everything?!

Really? I had no idea...all psychic types can do that or just a few of them?

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[loveisanopendoor]

Oh my gosh! That's the coolest trick ever! I've never heard of a parrot Pokemon before! He's great! I'm sure you can teach him all kinds of cool stuff!

I mean, I know there are Pokemon that can imitate whole people and other Pokemon, but I've never seen a bird like that before!

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[melodlies]

Cool stuff!

[Again, Kaori's quite surprised how quick he pick up on things. It's really amazing...!]

Wait a second, imitate whole people? How is that even possible?! Wow...

i dunno some loser

[loveisanopendoor]

Yeah! It's the coolest! It's called Zoroark, my sister Elsa has one! It can totally copy anyone or anything, and it kinda likes to play tricks, so...it can be a bit frustrating when you're on the other end of it, but you get used to it, though!

[melodlies]

[Another siblings on a journey, she's getting really jealous!]

Zoroark, you say...its name even sounds kinda cool. If it can copy anyone or anything...I hope I'm not talking to one, huh?

[It doesn't seem like it but maybe she has been tricked...?]