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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 20:41:54 GMT -5
"Wow. It's like a hot spring," he said, taking off his parka. "That's genius thinking."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 20:42:30 GMT -5
Ninetails nodded.
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 20:44:34 GMT -5
"So, do you know where the Glaceon are near here? I've come to study them as you know."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 20:46:15 GMT -5
"They're in here."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 20:48:03 GMT -5
"Ah. So that's how they keep their Eevee babies warm in this environment. Makes sense that they'd seek help." He noticed a young mother Glaceon nursing her pups. "Aww. So cute. I've never seen a baby pokemon nursing before, let alone this close." He slowly reached out to pet the mother.
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 20:52:01 GMT -5
The Glaceon lowered her head, her ears flat.
"Careful, most of us aren't used to humans."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 20:56:24 GMT -5
"Sorry," he said, pulling his hand back. "If I may ask, how many of each are in your litter?" he asked the mother Glaceon.
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 20:57:25 GMT -5
"Two boys and three girls."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 21:01:29 GMT -5
"Just by looking, it seems they're all healthy. Are there any of you who have yet to give birth? I'd love to witness a birth."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 21:02:59 GMT -5
"The birthing season is over," Ninetails said simply.
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 21:08:52 GMT -5
"Ah. I'll have to return next year then." He looked around at all the different pokemon in the cave. "You're almost like a mother to them. There's nowhere else in this barren landscape that they can find warmth."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 21:19:25 GMT -5
"There are others like me, but we're few and far between."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 21:21:29 GMT -5
"Exactly. Out here, those like you are highly respected and revered. You're the main source of heat. There are those who depend on you, not just for comfortable heat, but for survival. These babies, for instance."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 21:27:05 GMT -5
Ninetails nodded. "They'll be able to leave in a month or so when their fur is thicker."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 21:29:32 GMT -5
"They'll still have to stay close I'd imagine. It'd be difficult for them to generate enough body heat on their own."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 21:31:11 GMT -5
"they wont be able to fully leave the cave until summer comes.
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 21:33:11 GMT -5
"Summer's probably not much warmer in this place than winter is. In my case, I won't even be able to leave the cave for a few hours. I might not even be able to make it back."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 21:34:00 GMT -5
"WE'll have some body go with you."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 21:35:02 GMT -5
"Thank you, but for now, if it's all right with everyone here, I'd like to stay and watch the babies as they grow."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 21:35:37 GMT -5
"Very well."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 21:38:12 GMT -5
"Thank you. I promise I won't approach your children, but if they approach me, I won't try to push them away."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 21:40:15 GMT -5
Ninetails nodded.
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 21:42:17 GMT -5
"So, did you have any children yourself, Ninetails?" the researcher asked.
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 22:12:09 GMT -5
"No, not this year."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 22:14:58 GMT -5
"Did you choose not to or was luck just not on your side?"
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 22:17:17 GMT -5
"I chose not to."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 22:20:04 GMT -5
"I see. Still, this is fascinating. There's so many things I can learn just by watching. Like I'll be able to learn how often Eevee pups have to nurse. How long it is before they open their eyes. Speaking of which, how old are they now?"
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 22:21:39 GMT -5
"Three weeks," the mother said. "They've been able to see for a week now."
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Post by kratos on Jun 29, 2010 22:25:33 GMT -5
"So, their eyes open at two weeks old. Ah, I wish I could have seen it. Still, thank you for the information." He smiled and jotted down the number. "Are you hungry? I've got some special pokemon food I've been working on. It's not quite perfect yet, but I've had a number of satisfied customers."
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Post by UmbreonGal on Jun 29, 2010 22:46:25 GMT -5
"I'm fine."
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