>>5296503You half expect Rufflet to pull off some crazy move, but instead, his outline wavers and expands, until, with a flash, where once was a small oddly-proportioned bird pokemon, there's now a Braviary that's as tall as you are fluttering down to land and examine himself.
"...Hot damn..." You manage dumbly as Jacky looks between the both of you, before Rufflet starts strutting back and forth, apparently feeling very pleased with himself.
As he well might, you suppose.
"Look at you, all grown up." You say, stepping forward cautiously to give Braviary a pat on his broad back.
He preens at this and leans into your touch, encouraging you to go harder, earning you a pleased caw as you oblige him.
"Well now you've got some options." Jacky says. "I have a couple of TMs he could use, or I could have a check and see if there isn't anything I can teach your other pokemon.
>That's okay, I already have an idea or two.>We're going to do Protect, first and foremost.>Let Jacky train Rusty.>Let Jacky train Kay O-o.>Let Jacky train Sage.>Let Jacky train Braviary.>Do some basic exercises with Nika.>See what Latias can do.>Other