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yuuya sakazaki

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Salutations, all new mothers and fathers!

I had no idea I'd set such a trend with my adoption! One day, you're the newest dad on the block, and the next, you're being chased through the courtyard by a toddler! What an adventure.

[Haha! Actually, Yuuya sounds nervous. Little humans can do a lot of damage!]

But of course I am a trendsetter here! Everybirdie is nesting now! A biological surprise if I've ever seen one! [Pssh!] This just goes to show you that even science is fallible in spooky magic kidnapper castles.

I'm sure you've all been wondering: "Oh, Mister Sakazaki, what can you tell us about this less than glamorous undertaking of parenthood?"

Unfortunately, if I'm honest - when am I not? - I know almost nothing about the care and keeping of small primates. It's hard luck - I'm afraid I haven't any advice to offer! I know you were all looking to me for the answers.

But perhaps - a playdate, maybe? Buddy needs exercise and I'd like it if she had more friends. Everyone needs friends.

We're in this together! Adieu, friends!

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I think a big playdate would be a great idea. I can barely keep up with playing with Sage and Olive, myself.

Twins! How lucky for you. I think it would do everyone some good to come together. So often it seems like a solitary effort, raising a little tyke ... [And it would be nice to observe.]

But where? Somewhere on the grounds? Sunshine does everyone some good.

Not the library, of course. That wouldn't end well.

No, it definitely needs to be outside, especially if my kids are involved at all. They're a handful.

Doubling up always is!

Twice the responsibility, twice the feeding ... It requires twice the manhood!

Outside it is, then.

Will age be a problem? Are any of the children here very big? We grow up at different speed, I fear.

What do you mean?

[Speaking over the journal, he's not quite put his finger on the fact that he's talking to a bird.]

Sage and Olive are pretty much normal size for three-year-olds...

[Don't worry, bro. This happens all the time.]

I just wouldn't want the little ones to get bullied around, if that might even be a problem! You know kids; they grow up like weeds!

[Three year-old humans are still pretty small, for primates, right?]

Well... uh... that's true! But my girls are still pretty little right now.

Of course, of course! With proper supervision I do not think it would be an issue.

[Why did he offer responsibility, again? Shit.]

You must tell your friends, then! See who else is interested.

Yeah, definitely. I'll ask around!

Thank you, my friend! Let me know what you hear through the grapevines!

Until then!

A-Ah, Yuuya! You received a child too?

Oh, no, Sister! Buddy is the Pokemon who accompanied me home this last April!

I just feel that calling her my only daughter is a bit more personal, don't you?

[She would have thought a bird taking care of a baby would be hard!]

A-Ah, I see! It is a bit more personal, and if it seems to make her happy...

I think a playdate is a good idea! I didn't receive a child, but I can help you supervise and organize if you like!

I believe it does! I strive to make all women happy, especially those who are family.

Your help would be much appreciated. It seems I am to continuously be in debt to you, Sister!

Do you have experience with children?

[some things never change - she's still immune to any innuendo. :| because what is this, sexual type things. :| ]

Mm! I can do my best to help.

Part of the duties of the church I grew up in was to care for children without any family remaining. [Those Esther was one of the rare few who had no family to speak of whatsoever.] So you can say that I've done my fair share of changing diapers and looking after little ones!

You have always been part of the church?

Then you're far more experienced than I am! [If he had eyebrows you could probably hear them wiggling.]

And I don't think they'll be able to chase you across the castle grounds, hm, mon amie?

Since I was a child.

[Since he doesn't have eyebrows, he only receives a blank look.]

O-Oh, poor Yuuya! If they like, they can chase me across the grounds. But I'll be able to overpower them if need be.

No wonder you became a nun!

[Yuuya laughs.] Just because I'm ready for birds and humans to exist peacefully doesn't mean everyone is! Change will have to start with the nation's youth.

Birds and humans don't exist peacefully where you are from?

[blink. blink. blink.]

There have been conflicts in the past, mon amie! Too many, for some.

It is difficult to be a fledging intelligent species where previously there was only one.

Birds are...?

[Well. That's odd. It almost reminds her of the conflict between Methuselah and Terrans, but both have been around for many years..]

I .. see. Perhaps the people here aren't aware of this happening in your world.

No, I don't believe so, Sister Esther.

I have to remember that! Especially seeing as it's difficult to explain how ...

Well, perhaps it's better this way. I certainly like to avoid conflict, myself!

I suppose so! It might help people understand you, after all. If you think it might cause more conflict, however..

Sometimes it's better to keep quiet than hurt someone else, wouldn't you say?

There are some things I'd certainly rather not know!

Maybe .. I think it's a tough situation.. It really depends on how well you know the other person and what it is you're keeping from them..

I'm sure you're right, Sister!

It's hard, though! Who can say who the best judge of that measure is?

Yes, that is the problem, I think!

I believe this may be half the battle involved in being social creatures, don't you agree, Sister?

Yes. In many of our interactions, we are doomed to hurt each other. But trying is definitely worth it!

Oh, always, Miss! I'm too tenacious to give up that easily!

You named a girl Buddy? [DUDE THAT IS HORRIBLE]

I thought she was a boy.

...

I am not so sure she isn't still, but she seems happy to be called a girl.

She is a Pokemon. I would invite you to try and figure it out definitively!

[And this is coming from a bird. Imagine what troubles a human would have.]

[just troubles involving delicate parts?

or not, that only applies for mammal...ian? ish? species]

Sure, I guess. It's kind of sad if you can't even tell whether your own Pokémon is male or female. [plus, she reminds herself internally, she can ~~holler at~~ filter to Gold for help if she needs it]

You're right! Haha, perhaps I'm a horrible father after all! You just can't trust me with anything!

[He's laughing, but how much does he believe that? Oh, boy.]

We have fun, though!

[fun akin to being chased by a toddler, she wants to ask] Shows that it likes you. What is your Pokémon's species, anyway?

She is a Budew.

So, you may see where my confusion came from initially!

Yeah. Those are like ~~[dopey-looking]~~ cute walking round plants, right? I remember seeing some.

[snaaap, she was expecting something with a more obvious gender!] Did you...uh...ask her if she was a boy or girl when you met?

Wouldn't that have been rude of me?

I'm a gentlebird! Why would I want to hurt her feelings?

[Sayaka carefully elects not to mention finding out the type weaknesses of grass-types against flying-types previously]

It's only for a while at the most. Better than being confused for as long as you're going to be with her.

[THIS FAMILY WILL TRANSCEND THE TYPE-WEAKNESS]

Certainly true!

I shall be more direct with her. I can only hope she'll have it in her heart to forgive me quickly ...

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