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[The video opens up to a Dratini egg. Standing around it are a few Pokémon: a Torchic, a Vulpix, and a Staravia. The trio seem curious about the egg, as if they've never seen it before.]

How do you get an egg to hatch?

[The question comes from somewhere off-screen. The video swivels to look up at Logan, who is frowning at the egg. He doesn't seem to notice the camera is pointed at him.]

I've had this one for well over a month. It doesn't even show signs of hatching.

[And the one Reaver got hatched quite some time ago! Clearly this is an exercise in Logan's shitty luck. Then again, looking at those unevolved Pokémon it's quite possible that he just sucks at this whole "Pokémon training" thing. Or a horrible combination of that and shit luck. That's probably it.]

I have kept the egg with me at all times. What else does it require?

[He hasn't even dropped it! Come on, that has got to count for something!]

I also have a question in regards to evolution. Is it possible for a Pokémon to simply decide not to evolve? I have two that should have evolved by now but haven't for... some reason I can't figure out.

[Logan turns a bit, realizing that the camera is focused on him, and gestures to the Torchic. He retrieves the 'Gear from the cameraman, a sulking Snivy, and gestures to it as well.]

I would appreciate any advice on either subject. Thank you.

[And with that, he shuts the feed off.]

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Of course not. I have plenty of things to do once I return home.

[That's a lie and the lack of eye contact and conviction in his tone should make that clear enough. He has no idea what's going to happen now; Logan was in control of everything just hours before he arrived here in Johto. Now his sibling is in control and he has no idea what will become of him. He doubts his sibling will execute him, but it's likely Logan will be exiled from Albion for everything he's done.]

[He's terrified of that, but there's no sense staying here to avoid consequences for his actions. Besides, he already misses Albion.]

Even if this isn't the way to return home, there must be something people have overlooked.

[He doesn't want to believe that he's trapped here.]

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[...Logan, what did he just finish saying about acting through desperation?

Reaver is very aware of the implications, just as he's aware of the lie before them; he really can't say that he's too inclined to follow up on either of them. The last time he had said anything that even half-encouraged Logan to open up had resulted in the man confiding in him, and while he supposes that amount of trust being placed in him is something that he should find flattering, the fact of the matter is that he doesn't. It's not that he dislikes Logan's company any - he wouldn't continue to seek it out at all if he disliked it, after all - but more that he doesn't know what to do with it when Logan attempts to have some sort of Deep and Meaningful with him; sympathy has never been his strong suit, after all, nor has discussing Issues of any sort, and he's rather content to ignore all of that in favor of simply not caring.

This situation really isn't any different. Ugh, Logan, can't you be like the rest of the sane people and just write emo entries in your blog or something?]

Of course. And should anything be found, well, it's as I just told you - everything in my power will be done in order to ensure our immediate return, should you so desire.

[The statement is accompanied with a brief, slight bow, one gloved hand pressed lightly against his chest; he's smirking quite a bit as he comes out of it, however - it's not mocking, exactly, but it's not entirely sincere, either. Par for the course, really.]

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[Absolutely not. You're the one person he can trust, so deal with it. >:| ]

Excellent. I would expect nothing less from you.

[That... might actually have a bit of an odd tone to it - Logan normally doesn't use sarcasm - he's very straightforward in what he says. But there's definitely something there that's almost teasing; the status quo has been reset, and frankly, he appreciates it. There's only so much he can be genuine about before he starts getting horribly paranoid and anxious. The last thing he needs is some sort of anxiety attack or something.]

[istheindustry]

[Oh, good! Are we done with the genuine awkwardness, and can we go back to being sassy British people now?]

You know that I'm always more than willing to ensure that you're satisfied.

[IF

YOU GET

HIS DRIFT]

[decrees]

No.

[NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO OH GOD NO]

That's not going to change, Reaver.

[HOW MANY TIMES DOES HE HAVE TO TELL YOU NO OH GOD OH MAN WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS]

[istheindustry]

[At this point? Because it always gets this sort of reaction, that's why! You couldn't flail any more blatantly without actually involving physical gyrations, Logan.]

If you insist. I'm sure you know where to find me - and when - should you ever change your mind.

[decrees]

[UGH YOU ARE TERRIBLE]

Don't hold your breath.

[HE WILL NEVER CHANGE HIS MIND GODDAMN]

[istheindustry]

Ah, I'm afraid that depriving myself of oxygen has never been one of my particular interests; you don't have to concern yourself with that.

[He is just going to tease you forever, if you don't mind~]

[decrees]

[UGH YOU DON'T MIND IF HE JUST LINEFACES AT YOU FOREVER, RIGHT]

[BECAUSE THERE ARE NO WORDS. EVER.]

[istheindustry]

[You are no fun. None whatsoever.

But! You do what you like, Your Majesty~]

Have you any further need of me, then?

[decrees]

[Oh please, do you expect him to be fun? He is the least fun person in all of Albion.]

No, I don't.

[...]

Thank you for your advice, Reaver.

[...Not about the egg, obviously...]

[istheindustry]

[All right, so he can just take his leave and -

...oh, bloody hell, hold on, apparently you need to have a Moment with him before he can go.]

Of course; I'm always at your service. You know that.

[...and that actually wasn't completely loaded this time. Happy?]

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[Oh come on, you're not the only one allowed to make this awkward!!]

...And I appreciate it.

[Logan doesn't smile - he's never been good at expressing pleasure or... anything other than anger, to be honest - but it's obvious that he's quite pleased with that.]

[istheindustry]

[He was pointing out something that was relevant, you're...

...you're...

...you're trying to have a Moment.]

Noted and appreciated, Your Majesty.

[AND WITH THAT HE WILL BE TAKING HIS LEAVE

BEFORE YOU CAN COMPOUND THE AWKWARD]