Third Flake [video]

[defyingfrigidity]

[One day, Elsa will make a post to the network that doesn't involve questioning everyone. Today? not really one of those days.]

I'm sorry I've asked so many questions every time I post messages here. After being here for over a month, one would think that I knew enough to not need to ask so many questions. But this is just... something I haven't seen before. So I have to ask.

[The camera shifts from Elsa's face down to her lap. Wriggling happily upon it, nose pushing against her palm as it snuffles curiously, is a Dratini. But there's something a little.... odd about it.]

Do pokemon come in different colors? From what I've been able to tell with others of the species I've seen, it hasn't been the case, but this little one hatched today, and she's.... different, from the pictures I've seen of this species. Is this normal?

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[enjoymyatelier]

There's really no need to apologize, as this place is... complicated. But that... well, I wouldn't say it's normal, but it's not anything to worry about, either.

Have you heard of more traditional animals having rare color mutations? I think albinism is the one most people would be familiar with, and while that's not as benign as being a "shiny" would typically be, that's the best comparison I can draw.

[defyingfrigidity]

I've heard of albinism, yes. And I knew it could cause.... complications, sometimes.

[She isn't really sure about the specifics behind it THANKS EARLY 1800'S SCIENCE but that was one of the excuses her parents had come up with for keeping her sheltered for so long....]

Are you sure that there are no bad side-effects to this? I'm sorry if it seems like I'm doubting your word, but... [BUT ELSA IS A GIANT MOTHER HEN WITH THESE EGG BABIES] But I just worry, that's all.

[enjoymyatelier]

Yes, it does --- in captivity, it only has to do with sensitivity to sunlight and eyesight problems, but in the wild it can make animals an easier target for predators.

But really, with Pokemon, neither of those are an issue. I have several "shiny" Pokemon of my own, and outside of having odd coloring, there's really nothing to set them apart from others of their species.

[defyingfrigidity]

[She lets out a sigh of relief.] Well, that's good to hear.

... I still might worry about her, but that has more to do with her being a baby, now. Not her strange coloration.

[enjoymyatelier]

Well, it's only natural to be worried on that basis, but Pokemon tend to do fairly well for themselves. Keep an eye on her, but don't lose much sleep over it, if that makes sense.