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Midoro struggles to pick himself up and eventually gives up, choosing to lie and wallow in defeat with a few sniffles here and there. While the victory feels like sweet at first, like buttery smooth 60 FPS, it soon becomes clear that the reality of the situation is—well, you pushed a little kid. You dick.
Another epiphany slaps you upside the head and you jump headfirst into rectifying the ordeal. You pick the little guy up and sigh. "Aw shit, sorry, sorry, my bad! Okay listen—I think it's safe to say that we /both/ acted stupid. So I won't hit you anymore as long you don't call me mean names. Dealio?"
To sweeten the deal, you opt for a 'hip kid' fist bump over the traditional handshake.
The Chespin sniffles, looking at your fist for a moment. "R-Really...?"
"For realsies."
He hesitates, but ultimately reciprocates the fist bump and starts smiling again. For just a moment, you see a little bit of yourself in the hedgehog. You used to be as bright-eyed, adventurous, and optimistic as him. Then reality hit you with Trainer's School and all.. all that mess.
"Listen.." you begin while gently patting his head. "It's probably best that I explain why I'm not a loser, y'know, so you don't make a mistake like that again. And just to lighten the mood, I'll give you the CliffsNotes version—THROUGH I N T E R P R E T I V E D A N C E!"
