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[mianhe]

[ When the video feed clicks on, Namsoon looks rather ruffled up: his clothes are all askew, and there are signs of a bruise beginning to purple on his right cheek and a cut along one of his arms. There's a Mienfoo sitting on his lap, looking very excited!! to be out and about; it can barely seem to sit still. ]

I have a question. The Pokémon we’re partnered with... they aren’t supposed to attack you, right? [ there’s a pause, and then a sigh -- ] I don’t think she meant to, but she was very -- enthusiastic, when I let her out of the ball... They’re pretty strong, aren’t they? Even though they’re so small. 

[ For a few moments, he seems to zone out, staring blankly and not saying anything. Rather abruptly, though, he snaps out of it after half a minute or so: ] I was wondering, though... do they really enjoy fighting? And do we have to battle them? It just seems kind of...

[ He trails off, changing subjects abruptly: ] I think I need a band-aid. 

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[unended]

[ this guy over here has a bandage on his cheek if that answers anything. ] I haven't had any that attack me on purpose but accidents happen. I know there are some species that are more aggressive though.

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[mianhe]

So some probably like it more than others, then? Fighting, I mean. [ he gets the distinct feeling his is one of the kinds that enjoys it quite a bit. ]

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[unended]

Yeah, some of mine are more competetive while others are a bit more timid. [ his first two were basically opposites of each other in their battling attitude. ] But if he hasn't attacked you again it was probably an accident.

I understand not wanting to have them battle but when you're on the road it's probably impossible to avoid every wild pokemon that attacks. [ he pauses for a moment and scratches his cheek a bit. ]

They have band-aids in the Poke Center, I'm sure they'll be able to spare one for you.

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[starspangledavenger]

Some like to fight, some don't, depends on their personal likes or dislikes. My Hoppip hates fighting, but my Riolu loves it. I'm sure you can battle just for self defense, I see no reason you have to do it if you don't want'a.

I don't know about attacking people, maybe? But I'd take a swing at it being an accident.

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[mianhe]

I see... that's good to know, thanks. [ ... ] What do people do if they don't battle, though?

[ the Mienfoo sitting in his lap looks up and makes an indignant noise -- of course it was an accident, gosh. ] ... That's what I thought, too. But I just wanted to make sure.

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[starspangledavenger]

I'd guess you can run? The wild Pokemon can attack, so sometimes you might not be able to avoid it, but you can try.

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[backtobasics]

Most of the Pokémon enjoy battling. I've only met a few Pokémon who don't want to do it so badly, but even they do if it's to protect their trainer.

[Though attacking their trainer... ouch.] I'm sure it was just an accident. Usually your starter is rather friendly with you.

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[mianhe]

[ he nods once or twice in agreement -- ] That's what I thought too. She seems kind of sorry now... I think.

[ she makes a little noise as if to say gosh of course I am!! even as she comes dangerously close to giving him a matching cut on the other arm. she's trying, ok D: ]

... I guess if they enjoy it, then... it's not as bad.

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[backtobasics]

If you want a confirmation, I can ask one of my psychic Pokémon to tell you what she's saying. They have the ability to talk to people with telepathy.

[Even do haikus, much to Shiraishi's surprise.]

It's not. It takes a while to get used to the whole idea, of course, but it gets better after a while. You don't have to force yourself to battle either.

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[nobel]

Mienfoos are quite the ball of energy, aren't they? [She kneels down and soon lifts up her fighter weasel with both arms.]

Siri here has always been a little dynamo when I first met her, though we both picked up on each other's pace after the initial meetup. I'm sure you two will adapt to each other in a heartbeat!

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[mianhe]

Yeah, she's very -- lively. [ so lively that she can barely sit still -- seeing another Mienfoo, though, has piqued her interest and she's straining to get a better look. ]

I wonder if they're all like that. Or if it's more a matter of personality...

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[nobel]

Wouldn't be surprised if they've all got a little fight in 'em. [Siri begins wiggling around within her trainer's arms upon noticing the other Mienfoo.] I haven't been here long enough to know for sure if it's just natural instinct, but seeing another one also makes me curious.

[Have a close-up of a Mienfoo paw batting at the PokeGear before Allenby gets the message and sets the weasel down, sitting on the ground herself afterwards. Siri soon crawls over her shoulder and chirps at the camera with curiosity.]

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[shippingmath]

Some of them do. In your case, I'd say your starter enjoys it too much.

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[mianhe]

But not all of them. [ he's not entirely sure how to feel about that, though. ] ... She seems to be pretty eager. We're not very well-matched.

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[shippingmath]

She might tone it down as she evolves. I've had some who did that. As for the liking it issue, you could resolve to only use pokemon who are interested in the battling, but that's pretty hard to keep to.

[impulsives]

'ts kinda in their nature for some, yeah.

[His team fortunately happened to not be that enthusiastic about battles, but it still kinda sucks. Wait that's not what his mind is supposed to ramble about-]

You doing alright?

[mianhe]

[ he nods once or twice, gesturing down to the Mienfoo in his lap, which has finally managed to calm down enough to sit without fidgeting too much. ]

I think she was just excited to be out and about -- I think she's settled down by now.

[impulsives]

Well, that's good to hear, would be problematic if she bounces all over the place while you're taking the scenic route to the next town.

[tendered]

Well, uh, sometimes my Woobat is aggressive towards me if I don't fulfill certain objectives. They're really strong and sometimes don't know their own strength so that could be it. What type of pokémon is it anyways?

[ She looks around, waiting for the feed to disconnect. However, with the question, she takes an equally long time to reply. ]

Some do, some don't. If they don't like fighting, they kinda make that known. I think a lot of them just view it as sport like mixed martial arts or kendo or something.

[mianhe]

The Pokédex thing says she's a Mienfoo -- Fighting-type. I guess that might have something to do with it?

[ ... ] Is it... more a matter of what kind of Pokémon they are? Or is it personality...?

[tendered]

Minefoo? I've never heard of those! But I bet they're super energetic! They look like it too!

I think it's more personality than type of pokémon they are. I mean, some of them have very peaceful personalities, but they're still willing to battle.

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[remainingtwin]

Mine didn't attack me, but he scared me pretty badly. [She pauses s if contemplating her next move, and turns her dex to show her sabeleye. He grins widely, all sharp teeth and jewels and waves all friendly-like.] It too ka bit to warm up to him though.

Not all pokemon enjoy fighting though. I have one or two who don't enjoy it much so I don't force them if they don't want to. It's simple enough, I guess.

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[mianhe]

[ he doesn't blink an eye, but he really was taken aback by that Sableye... ]

That's pretty understandable. It's definitely very... different-looking, than anything else I've seen before.

[ his Mienfoo perks up upon seeing the other Pokémon -- she hasn't seen a lot of different kinds yet! She speaksveryquickly and sometimes makes up pronunciation when the words won't run together smoothly, but she's generally understandable: "Hello!! What kind of Pokémon are you? I've never seen a Pokémon that looks like you!!" ]

... So if mine does, it's probably better to just let her? [ he still feels kinda unsure about this whole thing... ]

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[timelymaid]

Many of them seem to enjoy fighting, but I wouldn't say it's a universal trait! I have a few who prefer not to fight.

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[mianhe]

What kinds of things do they like instead...?