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Do you think we got this thing working, guys? It looks like it... Ah yes, we've definitely got it now. Hello there, ladies and gentlemen!
[For a moment the journal is swarmed by two pink blobs. Once Duplica says hello they both let out a few cries before backing off. One Ditto decides to stay on the floor, but the other jumps up into Duplica's arms.]
My name is Duplica. I've been here for some time already but I didn't feel like jumping right into using my journal here without first getting a better understanding of how it works. [Otherwise it would be like jumping up on stage without properly rehearsing for a role.] I think I get it now though! Of course, these two were a big help.
Anyway, I was wondering if any of you out there would mind giving me any spare clothes you might have. I'm sorry if that sounds a little strange, it's just I don't want to go and take too much from the clothing store you see.
[If she just went in and took enough clothes to make up all the costumes she had back home then the clothing store might have trouble outfitting anyone for the next few weeks.]
I think that's all there is to say right now, I hope the entire audience was able to catch that. Now Mini-Dit, say goodbye!
[At that, the Ditto that had remained on the floor slides back over to the journal, smothering it in pink again. Ditto transition, fade out!
A little time after addressing the journals, Duplica heads to the clothing store to see if she can find any of her costumes from home that might have shown up recently. Luckily, she's able to pick up this outfit pretty soon into her visit. She continues to look around the rest of the store whilst dressed up as everyone's favourite Pokemon nurse, accompanied by her two Ditto which hop and crawl after her all around the store. If anyone approaches her now she'll attempt to pull off her Nurse Joy impersonation, even if she doesn't have a Chansey to complete the look.]
[For a moment the journal is swarmed by two pink blobs. Once Duplica says hello they both let out a few cries before backing off. One Ditto decides to stay on the floor, but the other jumps up into Duplica's arms.]
My name is Duplica. I've been here for some time already but I didn't feel like jumping right into using my journal here without first getting a better understanding of how it works. [Otherwise it would be like jumping up on stage without properly rehearsing for a role.] I think I get it now though! Of course, these two were a big help.
Anyway, I was wondering if any of you out there would mind giving me any spare clothes you might have. I'm sorry if that sounds a little strange, it's just I don't want to go and take too much from the clothing store you see.
[If she just went in and took enough clothes to make up all the costumes she had back home then the clothing store might have trouble outfitting anyone for the next few weeks.]
I think that's all there is to say right now, I hope the entire audience was able to catch that. Now Mini-Dit, say goodbye!
[At that, the Ditto that had remained on the floor slides back over to the journal, smothering it in pink again. Ditto transition, fade out!
A little time after addressing the journals, Duplica heads to the clothing store to see if she can find any of her costumes from home that might have shown up recently. Luckily, she's able to pick up this outfit pretty soon into her visit. She continues to look around the rest of the store whilst dressed up as everyone's favourite Pokemon nurse, accompanied by her two Ditto which hop and crawl after her all around the store. If anyone approaches her now she'll attempt to pull off her Nurse Joy impersonation, even if she doesn't have a Chansey to complete the look.]
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Ah, a mellow fragrance, I see! [...] I guess saying that my Ditto are mellow is a good thing. I've never heard someone say that about a Ditto before.
[Both Ditto and Mini-Dit are smooth and squishy, so calling them mellow would make a lot of sense. A mellow fragrance though? ... Duplica will just have to get used to the Cilan-speak.
Mini-Dit stays with Pansage and Crustle, seemingly making conversation or something with the other Pokemon. Ditto on the other hand crawls over to Stunfisk. Ditto stares back at Stunfisk for a moment or two before smiling and letting a friendly cry of 'Ditto!' in greeting.]
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[Pansage and Crustle are more than happy to chat with Mini-Dit about this and that, while Stunfisk on the other hand...sort of stares at Ditto and doesn't really say anything back. Not much a talker, this one.]
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[Stunfisk, bro, are you okay? Ditto is perfectly fine just sitting there, staring back with a smile on its face. Clearly they are now best friends.]
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How wonderful! [It's always great to hear about how much people enjoy the bonds of their Pokemon~] Pansage was my first partner and we've been working together for quite a long time, while Crustle and Stunfisk were new friends we made when we started traveling sometime ago. [Before we came to Luceti, he means.
Stunfisk is alright, he's just quiet and kind of distant with unfamiliar people and Pokemon. But yes, he can totally be pals with Ditto, provided the other doesn't provoke him or something...]
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That's great, it seems trainers always make the best friends when they're traveling. I met plenty of trainers and Pokemon back home that came to visit my House of Imite! [But not all of them were friendly.] Except for a few run-ins with Team Rocket my journey has been fantastic.
[Have you heard of Team Rocket, Cilan? It's probably a long shout, but who knows!]
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...They wouldn't happen to have been a duo that had a talking Meowth with them, would it?
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[That there was a very convincing talking Meowth impression.]
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Yes, that would be them. Unfortunately, I am aware of those three since they have a tendency to cause trouble for my traveling companions and I in Unova as well.
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... Would one of these companions of yours have a Pikachu?
[It's just that the only times she's actually run into Team Rocket have been when she's met up with a particular trainer and his friends, even if they meet in another region. Call it a hunch.]
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As a matter of fact, he does have a Pikachu. I take it you've met Ash before?
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[How exciting, meeting a friend of a friend in a whole other world.]
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It's not something I had really expected either, since this is the first time I've ever met his friends from regions outside of Unova--still, it's a surprise with a pleasant taste.
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Same here! Maybe when I finish with the acting competition back in Johto I'll try and see if there's any way I can come visit everyone in Unova.
[But oh gosh there would be so many issues with that. Why is time and memory loss such a pain?]
Now then! Talking about Ash like this has reminded me why I had you come out here in the first place. Do you have those spare clothes with you?
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I'm sure Ash would like that. [Oh, thanks for the reminder. He's sort of suspected what she wants them for now, but he hands over the bag that has a spare of his current outfit in it.] Here you are. I hope this will be sufficient enough for you.
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I'm sure it'll be fine. Come on Ditto, Mini-Dit!
[Duplica takes the bag and motions for her Ditto to follow her as she makes a lap of the fountain. Once she disappears behind the fountain and shows up on the other side it seems like she's been able to quickly put her hair up and don the clothes in the bag (and roll the pants up a little, because tall guys are tall). Not only that, but her Dittos have been replaced by a Pansage and a Crustle, thought the Pansage looks a tiny bit shorter than Cilan's.]
Ah, this taste is practically perfect! Wouldn't you agree?
[Her 'Pansage' seems to nod in agreement at that.]
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Oh! [Aaaahhhh, this is neat. Just grow a few inches and change your hair a little more in color and you'd be spot on!] My, I must agree--your impression of us is in good taste!
[Cilan's Pokemon are impressed as well, especially with the Dittos having impersonated them as well--Pansage has noticed the height difference and is looking at Min-Dit curiously. TINIER PANSAGE...]
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Just wait for her to get her hands on some stilts, hair dye and coloured contacts.]
Well I would hate to be in poor taste, especially as your- our own sense of taste seems to be incredibly well defined.
[LARGER PANSAGE. Mini-Dit tries to act as Pansagey as it can, looking back with an equally curious expression. I'm not short, you're just way too tall!
Duplica meanwhile tries to keep up with her Cilan imitation-]
Such similarities, were my hair only a different hue then the match would have been complete, a near harmonious and refreshing imitation!
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Well you're doing a better job of being a Connoisseur than Burgundy so far--I mean what]Yes, yes, you're quite right! Perhaps it's biased, but I can say with absolute certainty that your portrayal of us has a charm with a passionate flavor to it--speaking as both a Connoisseur and as someone with an interest in acting, this imitation has a worthy taste that earns a seal of approval from us.
[Jiii Tiny Pansage...which Cilan notices a little more now as he examines Duplica's pokemon next.] Your Ditto appear to have done an excellent job of matching with the appearances of my Pokemon as well in order to help create a similar marriage...though, this one seems a little smaller than Pansage is... [Indicating Mini-Dit, though judging by his tone, he seems to understand why it has that name to begin with.]
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What was that?! Alors, how horrible! Your Pokemon are all tres grotesque! How do you like my gratuitous french, c'est bon, oui?!]I'm glad to hear you approve, especially as this is coming from someone who also displays a certain enthusiasm for acting, like myself.
[Duplica leans in and gestures to Mini-Dit with an outstretched arm, trying to get Cilan's mannerisms down too.]
Mini-Dit possesses a unique taste, one I'm sure you have never witnessed before. You see, whenever Mini-Dit takes the form of a Pokemon of a larger stature it always remains the same size. Though the appearance changes the true flavour comes through and remains the same!
[As though to better demonstrate this, Duplica nods to her two Ditto, urging them to transform again. Ditto takes the form of Stunfisk this time whilst Mini-Dit becomes a Mini-Crustle.]
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Wow that was more gratuitous french than I ever needed to hear in my life...And now he and his Pokemon are doing a bit of a double-take. TINY CRUSTLE IT'S SO CUTE...Cilan gets down on his knees for a moment to get a better look at it.]
Mm, I see~! Despite being of a smaller size than the original, it's still a palatable imitation that is endearing on the eyes--you certainly have a rare Pokemon as one of your partners, Duplica.
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I am so sorry.It's a good thing Mini-Dit isn't self-conscious or anything. Mini-Dit simply waves one of its claws in response to this reaction. Sup.
Duplica breaks character for just a moment whilst she talks about her darling Mini-Dit.]
Mmhm! Mini-Dit is definitely a unique one! The perfect addition to my team of Dittos that can all transform in their own special ways. [Ahem.] The perfect accompanying taste, rather.
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You should be, that was nearly traumaticHe nods in agreement.] Yes, that's one way to look at it! It might even be able to give Luke's Zorua a little competition for coming up with transformations with interesting tastes...
[His Pokemon, Crustle especially, seems to think so too as his normal sized Crustle waves a claw back at Mini-Dit as well. And Stunfisk at least seems to be showing some emotion now, looking just a little curious at the mini-Crustle and the other Stunfisk.]
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Or should that be traumatique?]Is that so? And what could Luke's Zorua do that gave each of its transformation an exciting flair? I'm sure whatever it is my delectable Ditto and Mini-Dit could match it!
[All the faith in her Dittos. All of it.
For the sake of giving all of Cilan's Pokemon a chance to meet their mini selves, Mini-Dit then takes the form of Stunfisk whilst Ditto changes into a normal sized Pansage. Mini-Dit will even flop over to Cilan's Stunfisk to say hello. Now both Dittos are familiar with everyone!]
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[Well. Except for that one Psyduck and Wigglytuff flick. Maaan, why didn't she get invited to audition for that anyway-]
... That Zorua certainly sounds like quite the Pokemon! They have such a unique way of transforming, not counting the tastes this Zorua has. But if it can't copy a Pokemon's moves as well then you must need to use some very convincing strategies to make the transformation seem convincing.
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