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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[defyingfrigidity]

I'm glad none of mine are the type to be upset about that sort of thing. Not that I keep them in their balls, when I can help it...

It would just seem so horribly cruel, to force them into such an isolated space, even if there's no other option.

[dreamsofahero]

It does seem rather unfair that, after being so encouraged to catch and raise them, there's no choice but to contain them so often, doesn't it? But it seems to be normal here, and mine at least certainly don't seem to complain about it. Well, perhaps if it means ending whatever mischief they're currently up to, but that's another matter...

[defyingfrigidity]

You should never use confinement as a punishment like that.

[She is. Actually rather serious as she says this. SHE HAS STRONG FEELINGS ABOUT CONFINEMENT AND ISOLATION OKAY.]

I can understand that it might be hard to control creatures with powers like they have, but... that's still not a very good thing to do.

[dreamsofahero]

*blinks at that, puzzled for a moment, then shakes his head*

Ah, I think you misunderstand me. *gives a somewhat embarrassed smile* I meant only that on occasion when it's time for some of them to return so that another can have a turn out, they simply don't want to stop whatever they're doing or playing. A poor choice in words, I suppose.

[defyingfrigidity]

I see...

[Okay. A misunderstanding. Good.]

Why not have them all out at the same time? Is it that difficult to keep an eye on all of yours?

[dreamsofahero]

It's not always an option when traveling or indoors, as you might have already guessed, for one thing. For another, I have rather more than just six at this point...

[defyingfrigidity]

Oh right, you can only carry six...

[Elsa looks somewhat troubled at that.] I'll be reaching that point soon. I'm not sure what I'm going to do after that.

[dreamsofahero]

*nods*

That will be up to you and your team, really. For myself, when I'm staying in a city I try to give all of mine a turn at being out, at least.