Post by Sarah Lee on Jun 26, 2023 10:43:32 GMT 9
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Orama dragged himself down to the breakfast nook. He slumped into his seat and swiped his hand upwards to open his UI.
Nothing happened.
"Oh. Uh. Cortana!"
The blue ring appeared on the nearest screen, indicating that the household assistant was ready and waiting.
"I need to make a list."
It pulsed, and the lights on one side broke off into a series of dots. A list waiting to happen.
"Title: Zapdos Raid. Item one: upgrades. Sub-items A through E titled Subclasses, Tank, Support, Sweeper, and other. Item 1A. Kindler is already maxed, same with Catalyst. My third subclass should be whatever provides the most additional damage. I have recently acquired the Rock Throw TM, which is usable by all of my proposed team. Speaking of, switch to section 1B."
His dictated words broke off and the caret moved down to the next item.
"In tank I have Freedom, Rushmore, and a Druddigon that still requires a name. Someone strong, someone protective-"
"Morning hon, long time no see!" Michelle said, entering the nook and grabbing a mug for her coffee.
"-like your mother! Cortana, make a note to rename Druddigon to Marian."
"Excuse me? Is that how we're starting out this morning? With you naming one of your little monsters after my mother?"
"No it's not like that. You see Druddigon is an integral part of my team. She resists electric attacks and is a powerful tank."
"You callin' my mom a tank?"
"No Michelle, it's a term used to describe a character that is strong and protective. And your mother is Marian Shields. It's honestly a perfect name for a dragon."
"A dragon?!"
Barry winced and put his hands up defensively. "Honey. Dragon is one of the strongest types in the game, and I'm a dragon specialist. I even got a type mod to turn my starter, Chell, into a half dragon type! It's so strong that I want every Pokemon n my team to be a dragon."
"Am I Chell? What type of Pokemon is that then, some sort of slime thing?"
"Uh, not exactly. It's a...well you know how you wanted a teacup pig a few years back?"
"I'M A PIG?!"
"A boar!"
"Oh let's make it personal why don't we?"
Barry took a deep breath, ordered his words, and looked his beautiful wife right in the eyes. "Babe. You are resilient, dependable, powerful, and always by my side. I would have named my starter after you if it had been a crocodile, a house cat, or even a giraffe, because I know that anyone called Michelle can't be anything less that my right hand."
Michelle leaned back against the counter, arms crossed. Still unconvinced.
"And I name many of my important Pokemon after American icons. Bernie Sanders, the Freedom Tower, Mt. Rushmore, Don McLean, and now Marian Shields. She's joining the ranks of the greats because I believe she belongs there. But if you'd prefer I don't call her Marian, then I'd gladly take suggestions."
His wife eyed him carefully, but the early-morning anger had ebbed from her stance and she seemed more exhausted than infuriated. "Naming a dragon after my mother isn't the compliment you think it is, but maybe it's fine. Let me think about it for a bit."