Who's that pokemon?

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Who: Cu Chulainn and Diarmuid
Where: Apartment 3
When: After 4/12
Summary: Cu Chulainn meets the new pokemon

[Diarmuid had gotten his hands on a big, strange egg. Cu Chulainn wasn't too sure what the egg was, even though Diarmuid had told him it was a pokemon egg. He had still tried to eat it at first, before Diarmuid stopped him and confiscated the egg. For several hours on end, Diarmuid had taken care of it, but it showed no sign of hatching. Cu Chulainn was starting to get a little annoyed at it.]

[Then at night, it had suddenly hatched into a strange creature, almost like a cross between a horse and a fish. Now, Cu Chulainn was glad that he hadn't tried to eat it. Of course, it was so tiny and delicate that Diarmuid did most of the handling. But Cu Chulainn was excited about getting to play with it in the morning.]

[Come morning, Cu Chulainn woke up late to fine his brother and the new pokemon gone. Not knowing where his brother had gone or what he was doing with the egg, Cu Chulainn sulks, lying down on his stomach in the living room. The puppies, first White and then Grey, clamber onto him, forming a dogpile. There they remain, not moving except for the puppies occasionally pawing at each other's faces. Only when they hear the squeaking of the door do they turn around.]

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[Diarmuid had been a little sad to leave his brother behind when he went to take his pokemon to the park to meet the trainers, but Cu Chulainn had been sound asleep when the time had come and after the long night, Diarmuid hadn't felt up to waking him.

Now that he is back from the meeting, Diarmuid is looking forward to telling his brother all he has learned and maybe even going out a bit to show the horsea around...after Diarmuid changes, though. The horsea had really not wanted to leave the lake and, as a result, had sprayed him more than once on the way home. The pokemon is still pouting--or maybe he is just amused at his trainer's dripping wet state--in Diarmuid's arms when they return to the apartment.]

I know the tub isn't the lake, but you can't stay at the lake all the time, Horsea! Not until it's warmer and you are bigger!

[Diarmuid pauses and looks toward the pile of puppies, confusion covering his face.]

Brother? Are you in there?

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What? You're back? Took you long enough.

[Cu Chulainn grumbles from under the puppy pile. From what little he can see, Diarmuid is holding the pokemon, and he looks dripping wet.]

Did you fall in the water or something?

[His brother's hair looks so funny that he almost wants to stop being angry and laugh.]

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No, I didn't fall in the lake! I...

[But before he can say more horsea wiggles a bit farther up in his arms and sprays a jet of water at Cu and the puppies. The puppies make surprised yips and scamper away.

Here's hoping Cu is fast enough to avoid the incoming shower. It probably won't help his mood...]

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Ack!

[Cu Chulainn screams and sputters as Horsea hits him with a water jet. He chokes on the water that gets into his mouth, water that tastes horribly salty. He flails as he coughs out the water. when he's done, he jumps to his feet and stomps toward Diarmuid and Horsea.]

What's it doing? Why's it being so mean!

[He stares straight at Horsea.]


You stupid meanie!

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[Horsea makes a startled and slightly scared noise and hides the best he can in Diarmuid's arm and against his chest. Diarmuid himself holds out a hand to stop his brother.]

No! He's not being mean! That is how he tells people he wants to be their friend. That is why I am all wet!

[Well, that and he was being a pouty horsea, but...]

His mother does it too. Don't yell at him. It's not nice. He's just a baby!

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[Cu Chulainn crosses his arms and pouts. Meanwhile, the two puppies stare at Horsea, and Grey even lets out a small growl.]

Really? Is he trying to be my friend?

[His anger goes down a bit.]

Where did you meet his mother?

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Yes he is! And I saw his mother when I went to the lake for the training! Well...I actually saw her before that when I talked to Silver in the Network post they did about the eggs. She sprayed him with both ink and water, but they are still friends.

[Diarmuid pauses a moment to whisper some comforting words to his horsea and then looks over at the puppies and scolds them.]

Don't growl! He is trying to be friends with you too!

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[His anger is mostly mollified by that explanation.]

That sounds fun. What did you train him to do? Can I see?

[Meanwhile, Grey shrinks away and whimpers, embarrassed. White, instead, gets closer to sniff at Diarmuid's little creature.]

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We didn't learn a lot of attacks or anything like that yet. It was more of a get together so we could all meet and get to know each other, but when we learn more, I promise to show you!

[Horsea peeks out when White comes over and Diarmuid bends down so White can see him a little more. Diarmuid then motions for Grey to come over and join them.]

Everyone should be friends! And then we can go into the bathroom and play in the tub!

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[His eyes go wide.]

How many other people got pokemon? How many types of pokemon did you see? Can you take me along the next time you go?

[Cu Chulainn goes to lead Grey over so he can sniff at Horsea. Then, he himself leans over to look at the little pokemon.]

Can I pet him? I wanna pet him before we go to the tub!

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I don't see why you couldn't come next time! There are two other trainers. One has different water pokemon and the other has a bug pokemon. They are all very neat!

[Diarmuid gives both puppies a few more moments to sniff at Horsea and get to know him, before standing up again and stepping a little closer to his brother. Horsea leans toward the other boy and makes a soft noise.]

Just be gentle when you do. He's a baby!

[And someone is a little over-protective...]

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Okay, I got it.

[He reaches out a hand and, as softly as he can, strokes the young Horsea's head.]

How's that?

[And now White is trying to lick both Cu Chulainn's hand and Horsea at the same time.

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[The horsea makes a soft squeaking sound that is obviously meant to be happy. It looks like he approves of both Cu Chulainn's touch and the puppy's attempted kiss. Diarmuid smiles widely and giggles.]

Yes! Just like that. He likes it! Now everyone can be friends. Oh...

[Diarmuid looks to Grey again.]

You too! We are all friends and I'm not mad at you, Grey!

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[Grey seems to perk up and rushes over, his tail wagging. A second later, he's also trying to lick at the pokemon.]

[Cu Chulainn giggles since the puppies are ticking his hand with their tongues.]

Yay! They both like him! Now we're all friends!

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[Diarmuid cheers at his brother's words and Horsea pulls his head back shooting a small stream of water up into the air to show how happy he is. Most of it lands on himself and Diarmuid, but Diarmuid doesn't seem to mind.]

Come on! Lets take him to the tub now...

[The boy giggles.]

...or else he might decide we all need a bath again!

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[He nods eagerly.]

Come on, everybody, let's go!

[He beckons to the puppies to come into the restroom too.]

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[Diarmuid follows his brother and the puppies into the bathroom, Horsea squirming excitedly in his arms. Once inside, Diarmuid looks toward Cu Chulainn.]

Do you mind running the water? I'm going to grab another towel. Don't make it too warm or too cold. Somewhere in the middle is the best!

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I don't mind!

[He quickly clambers over to turn on the faucet, plugging in the drain and letting the water run.]

Here! You feel it! Is it warm?

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[Diarmuid grabs a couple of towels and then joins his brother at the tub. He reaches into test the water and the nods.]

It is just right! It's a little warmer than at the lake. That was just a little too cool after a while, wasn't it, Horsea?

[Horsea makes a burbling sound that is a yes and then tries to jump out of Diarmuid's arms and into the tub. Diarmuid tightens his arms and shakes his head.]

Wait just a little longer, Horsea! Then you can jump in and make a big splash!

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[Cu Chulainn sits by the side of the bath, waiting for the water to fill up.]

He really likes the bath, doesn't he?

[He sticks his hand in the water and sees that it's deep enough to fill more than half the bath.]

Come on! I think it's deep enough for him now.

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Horsea just really likes water! He's a water pokemon, after all!

[Diarmuid watches his brother test the water and then nods.]

It is deep enough now. All right, Horsea. In you go! Make a big splash!

[Horsea makes what could almost be called a happy trumpeting sound and then leaps out of Diarmuid's arms into the water.

Wow...who knew something that size could create such a big splash...]

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[Cu Chulainn shrieks and tries to cover his face as horsea splashes him. The two puppies bark as well when the water splashes them.]

Look at him go! Who gets in next?

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[Diarmuid just giggles when the water hits him. He doesn't really mind considering he is pretty wet already.]

I don't care! At this rate, you might get less wet if you are in the tub with Horsea instead of standing outside of it.

[Horsea seems to agree with this, taking a moment to shoot some water out of the tub. He doesn't actually aim it at anyone, though, since he doesn't want them to think he's picking on them after getting them wet twice before. Maybe he's only a baby, but does remember the warning Silver and Diarmuid gave him at the lake.]

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Then I'm getting in!

[He pulls off his by now sopping wet shirt and jumps into the bathtub. Once inside, he raises his hands to splash horsea.]

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[Horsea bobs back and forth to try and avoid the splash, but it doesn't do much good. Still, he doesn't seem to mind and blows some bubbles to show that. Diarmuid, knowing there's not really enough room for them all in the tub--not if Horsea is going to have room to play--just kneels next to it instead.]

You should see how big Horsea's mom is. Someday Horsea will be that big too. I might even be able to ride him across the water!