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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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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.

Mine sounds like he didn't have a very good life before he came here...

...I do not know the entire story, but I do not think mine did, either.

It's sad, but we have to do what we can to help them. They're our friends, not just our trainers.

Friends...right.

I will do what I can, then.

Good! I think you'll both be happier for it.

[Regal nuzzles into Tobias' side, and he ruffles the feathers around Regal's neck.]

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