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[Normally Naoya wouldn't bother with a post like this, but he's at his wit's end. He's done his best to try to solve it himself, but it's not working... so it's a rather frazzled-looking Naoya who appears on the screen, barely holding on to a very frightened-looking Ralts.]

[The Ralts in question is making tiny squeaking noises and looks like she wants to cry and hide rather than be anywhere in the area. Any Pokémon watching can probably hear her squeaking 'he is a bad and scary man'.]

Most of my Pokémon are rather well behaved. This one, however... doesn't seem to want to be anywhere near me. I haven't done anything to scare her. She just hatched a few days ago.

Has anyone else had problems with a Ralts that... doesn't seem to like them?

[He just... turns the video off. He'll put her back in her Pokeball now because... he doesn't know what else to do.]

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...I think you'll figure it out. You already know she's gentle and you're giving it your best shot. I can send some food over. That helps too, sometimes.

[Poochy has a temper and she's not afraid to lash out at babies. Quit sniffling! You have to get to know your trainer to see what does make him happy. That's how you'll make him feel better. Your crying is making everything worse!]

I can pick up some food. I don't have a problem with that. I think she's just... more sensitive than I'm used to.

[Stop yelling at me! She starts wailing, and Naoya picks her up, trying to bounce her gently and shush her.]

No - I meant homemade food.

Hey, knock it off, Poochy! [Rin pulls Poochy away from the gear by the scruff of her neck. She's still growling but she settles down near Rin regardless.]

Oh. I can do that too - I recently got a job at a bakery.

[Alice calms down slightly, though she's still shaking.]

Tch... whatever your dog said to her must have gotten her pretty worked up.

Wow, I work in a bakery too!

[Poochy sort of became an extension of himself OOPS. He makes a quick bow, and lowers Poochy's head to follow suit. Fujimoto would have been proud.]

Sorry about that. She was probably saying whatever's on her mind since she wants to help out too.

Hm? Really? I'm going to be working at Honeyed Soul, if you know what that is.

And normally I wouldn't mind, but I'm trying to not upset her.

That's where I work! I'm one of the chefs there. ... So you're one of the new people Killua hired! Nice t'meetcha!

Yeah. Sorry 'bout that. Didn't think we'd make it worse. [Poochy growls. It is the closest thing to an apology from her.]

Oh? Interesting. I'm Naoya. I'm going to be adding a bunch of Japanese sweets to the menu.

... It's fine.

[Alice sniffles and nuzzles into Naoya. ... He's trying to help her?]

Nice~. I can't wait to try 'em out! I'm in charge of the savory stuff. So you better try out the curry some day.

[Rin smiles a little at how Naoya takes care of Alice. See? He knew they'd be fine.]