Second Flake [video/Action for Violet City]

[defyingfrigidity]

[The Elsa that appears on the video today is a much, much calmer Elsa then was last seen at the beginning of the month. In fact, she looks very relaxed, lounging by the shore of the lake just outside of Sprout Tower. By her side is a new addition to her team; a Lapras, very young if its smaller size is anything to go by. It seems to be dozing off, its head resting in Elsa's lap. She's gently stroking the creature's neck, a soft smile on her face.]

I have another question. This one, thankfully, is on a much less distressing note.

[SHE'S STILL SORRY SHE PUT THAT NEAR PANIC-ATTACK ON YOU ALL LIKE THAT....]

Does keeping Pokemon in those balls of theirs for long periods of time... hurt them or upset them in any way? None of the locals here seem too concerned about such a thing, but even so... I can't help but worry a bit. I try to keep mine out of their balls as much as possible, but I'm afraid that might not be very doable with this one, once Anna and I start traveling again...

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[foolishwren]

The balls?

Nah, they seem pretty okay. I dunno what it's like in there but it can't be too awful.

Still, I mean, I personally try to let them all out pretty frequently... they do get restless.

_{[Except for that Scolipede. That thing is never coming out of the ball. Ever.]}

[defyingfrigidity]

They certainly don't seem unhappy about it, which is definitely a comforting thought, but still...

Let's just say that I'm not particularly keen on the idea of confinement of any kind.

[Y'know, because thirteen years of it followed by temporary imprisonment in your own castle's dungeon will definitely do that to you.]

[foolishwren]

Yeah, neither am I, but believe me, when your team starts building up and the ones you started with start getting bigger... you'll see why the people here find it necessary to do the Pokeball thing.

_{[Heather has over twenty Pokemon now and SOME OF THEM ARE SO HUGE OH MY GOD]}

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[venturesomely]

I don't keep mine in Pokeballs, but I've heard that they like them.

[defyingfrigidity]

I wonder why. Have the people who make the balls ever said what it's supposed to be like inside one of them?

[venturesomely]

I don't really know, but-- maybe there's a lot of fun things in there for the Pokemon! Or, it could be that they get to rest when they're in them.

If you don't want to put them in their pokeball, you could let them run around freely, too. Kouki really likes that a lot more.

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[dreamsofahero]

It doesn't hurt them, but I've seen some who dislike it. That seems to be a trait specific to individual pokemon, however, and doesn't apply to them as a whole.

[defyingfrigidity]

I can certainly understand why some wouldn't want to be in one, comfortable or not. Not all people like to be confined for one place for too long, after all.

[Elsa laughs a little.] Like I said, even if it was proved to be as comfortable as possible, I'd still be a little worried. I've become quite attached to all these little critters in such a short time!

[cawsforalarm]

Honestly, I think it's kind of weird. [Henry is wearing a smile, as usual, but it's pretty vague and muted. Elsa can probably see a baby Murkrow huddled up on his shoulder, beneath the cape.] They should be walking around like everyone else.

[defyingfrigidity]

[Aw, cute little bird... she has yet to see one of those yet.]

I agree. There's no real reason to keep them in those balls, is there? None that I've been able to see, at least.

[She sighs. Scratching the Lapras behind one of it's bun-like ears, smiling as it coos a bit.] But I might not have a choice with her, when I start traveling again.

[armoredsoul]

I don't think it does? Mine don't seem to mind going in the balls when it's necessary, but I try to keep them out as often as I can. From what I do know, the only real complaint they would have is the isolation from others in them--which is fairly obvious I suppose.

[defyingfrigidity]

The isolation is a thing that does bother me, yes. They can be physically comfortable, that's one thing, but to be completely alone....

[Oh god Elsa you're starting to identify with them, aren't you....]

I wonder if anyone's tried to figure out a way to contain them together, to solve that problem at least.

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[loveisanopendoor]

[Hopefully Elsa's ready for a hug from behind, because that's exactly what she's about to get as Anna sneaks up behind her as she sits by the lakefront!]

Already in love with the little guy, huh? I knew you'd love him.

[defyingfrigidity]

[Elsa does make a small noise of surprise as she's suddenly hugged and whips her head around to glance over her shoulder, but she doesn't seem too startled.]

Anna! Geez, when did you become so sneaky?

[Elsa laughs a little. Honestly, she was so focused on the new addition to their little group that she probably wouldn't have noticed Anna approach even if her sister had been stomping around.]

She's a girl, actually! According to the Pokedex. But yes, I am. [She turns her gaze back towards the Lapras, resuming the gentle petting.] I've never been this close to a baby animal of any kind before.

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[friendyousohard]

That's never been fully examined, actually. We know it doesn't hurt them, but beyond that it's confusing. As is what happens when you send them inside the computer, but you'll get to that later.

Starswirl, my Alakazam, has described it as "the most peaceful, tranquil, and mind-numbing experience you've ever had", as well as "like you're free from your body but confined by something else".

[defyingfrigidity]

.... Huh. So it's like a prolonged state of meditation?

[That's... odd. Elsa's not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, really. "Peaceful" implies that it might be good, but still...]

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[paopuprincess]

I always thought they were like little houses for them. They always seem fine with going in, after all.

[Hm...]

Either way, mine all hang out at our Training Center, so they get to stretch their legs all they want.

[defyingfrigidity]

Houses, huh.... if that's the case, I have to wonder how they make a house that would be comfortable for every kind of pokemon. That would be a bit hard to do, don't you think?

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[crystalballer]

My guys never complain to me about being in their Pokeballs, and I can talk to most of 'em in some sort of compacity. So I think you're okay there.

[Awww yes Psychic types.

But more importantly... Hagakure leans in closer to his 'Gear's screen to get a better look at that Lapras. No way, it can't be...!]

Hey, uh...what Pokemon is that? It...it kinda looks like something from my world.

[defyingfrigidity]

[.... Huh.]

Can a lot of people here talk to Pokemon? You're the third person I've talked to today that mentioned being able talk to them.

[She looks down at Freya, who seems to have awoken after hearing the sounds of all this talking, and is now sleepily staring up at her mama trainer and the 'gear.]

They're called Lapras! She certainly doesn't look anything like any creature I've ever seen, but of course, I can't speak for people from other worlds.

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[synchroswim]

...Huh, y'know, I dunno. I've never really put Orin in his unless he gets stuck in the hallway. The only one I really try to keep in his ball is this Eelektrik I have and that's just cuz he tries to electrocute me all the time.

[defyingfrigidity]

So they move around just fine on land? [Well, Anna's gyarados seemed just fine on land when he first evolved, but still... Elsa's just a huge fretter okay.]

O-Oh dear, that sounds horrible. Are you okay?

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[islandshore]

[...Darn it. No Pokémon should be that cute. It should be illegal. Now, Riku, being a guy with a very strong stubborn streak, tries his best to keep a cool front. Must not give into the adorableness.

Thankfully, her question serves as a welcome distraction.]

It's not harmful, but some Pokémon can't stand it. My Haunter's always trying to bust loose, and a handful of my other Pokémon would much rather be out there stretching their legs.

[defyingfrigidity]

If it's always trying to escape, why not... just keep it out of its ball? Why cause it discomfort if you know it doesn't like staying in there?

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[heartdive]

It doesn't hurt 'em, no. But some of them are more okay with it than others. I have one that actually likes sleeping in theirs but a few that never wanna go back in if they can avoid it.