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- There.

[Tobias moves back from the camera so that everyone can be seen in the shot. He's sitting in a park today, back in Goldenrod. Regal the Braviary is sitting next to him, but he's also got a Hawlucha, a Talonflame, some Spritzee, an Empoleon, and a Swablu with him. He clears his throat a little, indicating to the group to settle down.]

Right. So... I was thinking about something that I might be able to help other people with. It's... kind of weird, so hear me out on this one.

I have kind of an... understanding with birds. I can't read their minds or anything, but I know a lot about birds back home, and it's helped me out here. Especially with the bird-like Pokemon that are more like birds of prey... or really territorial, like Nacho here.

[The Hawlucha moves a little closer at the mention of his name, and Tobias scratches one of his wing joints gently.]

So I thought that if anyone is having problem with bird-like Pokemon, I could help out? I'm not going to claim I can fix every problem, but I might be able to help you figure out more of what's going on. At the very least, if you're really having problems it might be better than nothing, right?

Oh. Uh... and my name's Tobias, if we haven't met. Just let me know if you want me to help. ... Thanks.

[He reaches over for the Pokegear and turns it off.]

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I have a Noctowl who has been acting lethargic and depressed for some time, now. I suspect I know the cause, but there is nothing I can actually do to fix it.

...there used to be a person here he was fond of for some inexplicable reason. They left a few months ago and he's still upset over it. He knows I didn't like this person at all, so I think he suspects I'm lying to him in saying he really isn't here anymore.

[...it's so dumb, Tobias.]

Do you have their ID? I can look it up and have my Pokemon watch me do it, and we can try to explain to him that no, they're not still here.

I never contacted him with my Gear, but it should be present from his past activity on the Network. I will send it to you once I have retrieved it.

[So in the pause that follows it can be assumed Nagi manages to do that (things like this aren't hard for him to find, even though he barely contacted Valmont personally, much less overly willingly) and gets the ID sent over to Tobias to try.]

[And give him a minute or so... okay. Yeah. Definitely not here anymore. He shows it to the flock to make sure they can see that he's not there, and explains it verbally.]

Okay. I think we've got it. Do you want to turn on video now? Or if you're in Goldenrod I can do it in person if that's better for you.

I'm not in Goldenrod. Give me a moment.

[When the video turns on, the sight Tobias is greeted by is rather...interesting, if nothing else. It's just outside of town where the treeline begins, and perched up in the branches of a tree is the previously mentioned Noctowl. He doesn't look happy about being out at the moment, sortof just staring down at the Gear with an unimpressed glare as his talons tightly grip the branch he's perched on.]

[He smiles a little bit, and pulls his shoulder back a little so it doesn't look like he's trying to puff up. He keeps his movements slow and deliberate, trying not to startle the Noctowl into aggression. Regal peers in over his shoulder, trying to appear similarly relaxed.]

Hey... I hear you're looking for a friend of yours. I checked him out for you... it looks like he's not here anymore. I'm sorry.

[He dips his head a bit, exposing the back of his neck where a bird of prey would probably grab on if it were big enough. He's not trying to compete for territory, and he's not trying to make any aggressive moves. Regal nudges Tobias a little, in a show of comfort.]

I know it's sad. I was sad when one of my friends left, too! And it's okay to be sad, and it's okay to not believe it for a little while. But all you can do is keep going. I hear sometimes trainers show up again, so maybe he will, too. And your friend wouldn't want you to be sad, right?

[The rest of the flock chirps their agreement, and Regal hunkers down a little so he can see the video better.]

[The look on the Noctowl's face can only be described as suspicious as he watches Tobias and his flock, kneading his perch but otherwise remaining as still as a statue. It's not something Nagi can tell as he holds up the Gear to record, but Tobias might be able to spot the telltale signs of disappointment slowly dawning on the bird when Regal speaks to him. The feathers at his shoulders lie flat and his eyes grow a bit hooded as he clacks his beak softly.]

I see. I know they did not like me very much. I was hoping that, with time, they would grow to appreciate my company, as did my trainer before them.

[His chest swells a bit as he lowers his head, fixing Tobias with his gaze.]

But now there is no time for such things, if they are no longer present here. ...is that what you are saying?

That's right. Maybe they'll come back some day, but they're not here now. ... But you can still make friends! I'll be your friend, if you want.

[Tobias glances between Regal and the Noctowl, trying to figure out exactly what they're saying. Regal is chirping in a friendly tone, so...]

It's okay to make other friends, you know. And friends like to see their friends being happy.

[Seiun keeps silent for a moment or two, shifting his wings into a more comfortable position against his back.]

...It isn't that I wish to isolate myself. I suppose I was holding on to the hope that they were still here.

[Tobias looks to Regal for a translation, but it's not something he can put into gestures very well.]

... Oh. I'm sorry! But I can still be your friend?

[...]

I would not mind that. My name is Seiun.

Mine's Regal. It's nice to meet you!

And I'm Tobias.

[At least he's... pretty sure that was an introduction.]

[...that causes Nagi to finally speak up, his voice soft from the other side of the Gear, though he doesn't come into view.]

What did he say?

[Neba's on his shoulder, but hasn't really been able to filter the conversation to him. Seiun's mental block had been too great.]

So I didn't get all of it, but I think he really just... didn't want to accept that his friend was gone, like you said. But Regal wants to be his friend. And I'll be his friend too, if he wants.

Alright. So does he believe it now, then?

I'm pretty sure he does, yeah.

[Seiun seems to puff up a little at Nagi's tone, but otherwise doesn't move or say anything else.]

Good. Sounds like it was simply a matter of him not wanting to listen to me.

I wouldn't lie about something like that to you, you know.

[That's said directed to the Noctowl in the tree, who just watches Nagi quietly.]

... How much time do you usually spend with him compared to the rest of your team? You might want to start keeping him out a little more... it sounds like you two don't get along all that well.

He's my flier, so he's on my team quite often. He only began acting this way after that trainer left.

[There's some more soft clacking of his beak as Seiun shifts on his perch, in something of a bit of a warning for Nagi to watch what he says.]

... I think he doesn't want you bad-mouthing whoever it was.

Trust me, I don't plan on it. I would prefer to not talk about him at all, if it's all the same.

That's okay.

[He looks up at Seiun again, smiling a little.]

You know it's okay not to like the same people your trainer likes, right? I get why you're frustrated, but you can't force him to like someone.

[Nagi watches Seiun as he turns back to Tobias. Before speaking, though, the owl shoots Neba a sharp look, warning him not to attempt to filter anything he's saying back to his trainer.]

Between you and I, there are not very many people that my trainer likes.

[Regal screeches in laughter, and Tobias just raises an eyebrow. He can't exactly get a translation, but at least Regal's amused.]

Mine was like that too for a long time! Maybe he's scared like mine was.

Perhaps. He is very distrusting of others of his own kind. I'm surprised to hear that this isn't uncommon among humans.

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