Room 025 [video]

[no_ufo_ending]

_{[There is lots of clanging and bumping as the feed turns on to reveal a hotel bathroom. A Shellder happily peeks out of a MOUNTAIN of soap suds and Henry's arm with the sleeve rolled up can be seen with a sponge in-hand.]}

Heh, I'll bet that's better, huh, little guy? Smile!


_{[Clam waggles his tongue happily and ducks down into the soapy water before popping back up and balancing on the tub's edge. It's clear that the big HENRY that had been scribbled onto him with a sharpie ages ago is slowly being scrubbed away. The H and part of the R Y still remain.]}

When this place says permanent marker, it means it. Protip: don't draw on your pokemon, no matter how good an idea it seems.

Comments

[video]

[exeggutorhead]

I'll keep it in mind.

How long ago did you draw that on there?

[video]

[no_ufo_ending]

Hey, man. I wrote it on there the night I showed up, sssoo a couple of years ago, I guess? It all sort of runs together after a while.

[video]

[exeggutorhead]

[He whistles.]

If I could sell a marker that permanent back in my world, I'd make a fortune.

[Transmutation circles and all.]

What'd you write your name on him for, anyway? Worried someone would pick him up and walk off with him?

[video]

[no_ufo_ending]

Have you tried putting a dog collar on a giant clam?

[video]

[brokenmemories]

Um, why did you draw on your pokemon in the first place?

[video]

[no_ufo_ending]

You can't put a collar on a giant clam and I hadn't figured out how to get him back in the ball at the time.

[Video]

[subtlecoruscate]

...how long has that been there...?

[Video]

[no_ufo_ending]

Er, since I arrived.

[Video]

[subtlecoruscate]

Oh...

[Assuming that's quite a while then...]

Why the sudden decision to get rid of it?

[Video]

[no_ufo_ending]

I started thinking, and I don't think I'd like having somebody's name scribbled on my face.

[video]

[darkenedgales]

... I'll keep that in mind.

[Not that it's ever occurred to him to give it a shot, and even then, it would be a dangerous thing to do to Pokémon that can (and will) gouge your eyes out with their beaks and/or talons if they feel like it.]

Special Starter Appreciation Day bonding?

[video]

[no_ufo_ending]

Yup! Doing my best. He deserves it for putting up with me. I'm not...a very good trainer.

[video]

[darkenedgales]

[Crow gives him a reassuring grin.]

C'mon, don't be so harsh on yourself! We all gotta start somewhere, right?

[video]

[no_ufo_ending]

I guess so...I wanted to be a better trainer after I got beaten up by Jigglypuffs but I haven't been working with my pokemon as much as I'd planned. I'd like to change that.

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[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

[He has to look in after that video. Make sure you don't drown or something.]

Having any luck?

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[no_ufo_ending]

_{[SUDS. SUDS EVERYWHERE.]}

So far so good!

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[haveyouseenalittlegirl]

[The humanity.]

Well it seems to be coming off somewhat.

Clam doesn't mind?

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[no_ufo_ending]

No, I think he's glad to have most of it cleaned off.

[video]

[triptoprofiling]

[Looks like Harry is in a permanent jam. 8Ib]

Ah...Have you tried using rubbing alcohol on the markings?

[video]

[no_ufo_ending]

...No, I haven't. That's a really good idea!

[video]

[triptoprofiling]

It usually works on hard surfaces...well wood actually. Guess it wouldn't hurt to try it on a clam.

[Disclaimer: Not a marine biologist.]

[video]

[no_ufo_ending]

_{[Henry looks thoughtfully at the little water pokemon.]}

I don't think it would hurt him, no...his shell is pretty tough.

[tendered]

Hmm! Maybe you should use washable markers next time! [ She nervously brushes the upper part of her bun. ] He looks really really cute, and he's still thinking positive even if he's getting rubbed down like no tomorrow! At least he's not resisting. [ She lightly giggles. Even though this is a bit awkward, she does find this scene to be a little cute. ]

[no_ufo_ending]

Oh, I don't plan on drawing on him anymore. It was a rough night when I showed up and I didn't have my head on straight.

[tendered]

What do you mean? Were you just super angry when you first showed up here and so you had to draw on him to let the emotions out? [ Momo does this... sometimes. She doesn't really draw angry, violent things but she draws kinda sad and lonely things when she's upset. ]