>>5764107You also use this opportunity to ask about Bug Types, referring to the residents with whom you share your little secret base. Those guys are mostly Kakuna, Cascoon, and Silcoon which you can’t tell apart, Burmy, some Joltik, and the occasional Cutiefly. The nurse tells you that they could be a good option. Bug types are more instinctual than other Pokémon, if they notice you are offering better living conditions they’ll jump at the chance., so it’s easier to tame them if you know what you are doing.
You know the city pretty well and know of some other spots with wild mons, but it’s useful to know which places are at your level for the time being. She gave you quite a lot of advice, mostly unprompted and it seems like useful advice. That’s the part you can’t wrap your head around. It’s a bit suspicious even. So you ask her why is she taking the time to help you out, she doesn't know you nor she owe you anything.
She’s been acting really professional until this point. But once your question is out, she smiles and laughs quietly before adopting a more casual tone with you.
[Nurse]: Oh, it’s because you are a really cute guy. Can I have your number?
You just stare at her blankly and confused. Flabbergasted at the ridiculousness of it. You don’t even have a phone.
[Nurse]: Relax, it’s a joke, you’re a bit too young for me.
[Nurse]: With the whole Trainer Exam going on, and the start of summer break. We are going to have a massive influx of Trainers at the center who bite more than they can chew. So I try to give advice to rookies, as to avoid unnecessary injuries and reduce the number of visitor the centers gets.
[Nurse]: And you look like a good kid. Not anyone would take their chances with a Houndour like yours. And when you asked for tips, I could see you meant it.
[Nurse]: I’ll be expecting to see you and that fiery girl again. So do your best.
> “Thanks, I guess?” (You are mostly confused from this whole interaction)> “Thanks ma’am.” (You are genuinely grateful for the help, and she seems pleasant to be around)> “Don’t put any expectations on me.”>You leave, politely and quietly the information is useful, but you find the whole sentimentality idiotic and pointless. > You are bit flustered, so you just thank her for the info and leave as quickly as possible. > ”As soon as I get a phone I’m going to come back”>Other/ write-in. 