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[cedricthegreat]

[Cedric sits in his sleeping spot at Oran's low-tier housing. In the background, there are still some of his molted feathers from the last two months, albeit in a much smaller and less unwieldy stack. Much more organized is the sparkling collection of trinkets, at which the Murkrow gazes proudly before speaking to the Grumpearl.]

Good morning, fellow people- er, Pokémon. For those who don't know me, you may call me Cedric the Great, Cedric the Sensational, or just Cedric if you prefer.

Now when Siffrin and I located Delcatty's friend Furfrou, they thanked us in the form of this rock.

[He holds up a talon containing, you guessed it, a shiny rock.]

Despite the feline getting this somehow, they couldn't tell me what it is, and because the archives are utterly useless, nothing I could quickly dig up there proved informative either. I can only presume it pertains to the type we call Fire since, well look at it.

Therefore, if anyone else can enlighten me on this thing's properties, it'd be most appreciative. For such an apparently valuable gift, I would love to know what exactly I can do with it.

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[friendlyflower]

Jam it into your chest.

[cedricthegreat]

[Oh great, it's that voice.]

Why would I do a thing like that.

he lies as effortlessly as he breathes...

[friendlyflower]

See the fire symbol on it? It contains the knowledge for powerful Fire-type spells. If you concentrate on unlocking that magic, you'll absorb the stone and become an even stronger mage than you are, Cedric the Sensational!

... or are you okay just being 'Cedric the Average'?

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[telewarped]

Have you tried eating it yet, Cedric the Oh-So-Very-Modest?

[cedricthegreat]

[He frowns. That's an actual title, you guys, let him have this.]

No, I am not a dragon. And I don't think "fire rock" sounds particularly delectable.

[telewarped]

Aw. Sounds to me like you aren't even that interested in pioneering this research, Cedric the Picky!

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[timeexistseverywhere]

Do you actually...like being called "the great?"

[Wait, no, getting distracted, but that sure stood out the most to him.]

If it's a fire rock, then is it hot at all? I bet that's a great thing to have with all this cold weather, they probably wanted you to stay warm.

[cedricthegreat]

[Why do y'all gotta mock his name.]

Excuse you, I earned that title from King Roland for a very important, powerful spell!

[Ehem.]

Alas, it looks like a flame, but on the outside there's not a trace of heat. Maybe if I broke it, there would be fire, but then it could just as easily explode or burst into smoke, couldn't it?

[timeexistseverywhere]

[Aegiomon flinches slightly, he didn't mean to insult him or anything, honest! His ears droop slightly, now he feels kinda bad... Whoops.]

S-Sorry! I was just wondering is all...

["Great" sure comes with a lot of expectations, but maybe he can handle it because he's an adult... He shakes his head, he should just focus on the rock.]

And then if it didn't explode or have a speck of fire, you'd be left with a broken rock, huh? That's tough... I'm already out of ideas. I guess it's pretty, though.

[truthdecided]

I can only imagine it's an evolutionary stone.

[He digs out his own Shiny Stone for emphasis, pristine, polished, and not something he's eager to let go of.]

As I've come to understand it, certain Pokémon require external resources in order to evolve. For instance, the Pokémon Eevee has multiple potential evolutions, several of which are determined by elemental stones.

[cedricthegreat]

Evolutionary stone?

[And then Akechi shows his- oh. Oh, that's a very pretty stone, isn't it? With something of that beauty, it must be a precious mineral indeed...

Oh dear, did he just gawk in front of his fellow corvid? Uh, no, of course not, nothing undignified here, nosireebob.]

So, when you say 'evolve', you mean take on a new form? Like physical adaptation only faster? And it can be done in different ways?

[Wonder why this 'Eevee' would have so many routes... and how many others are the same way...?]

[truthdecided]

More of a transformation, yes. Typically, the Pokémon becomes larger, more powerful, and may obtain new typings or abilities.

[At the very least, Akechi makes no note about the gawking, retaining his composure as he speaks.]

Certain Pokémon appear to have branching evolutionary paths, depending on certain criteria, of which Eevee is the most varied by far. Why that is is anyone's guess, but I can imagine it grants them a certain degree of adaptability.

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[ba_boom]

[Don't mind Impmon, he's kinda... staring at the rock... a little bit.

Is it just him or does it look kinda... tasty?

He shakes his head as if he could physically clear out the distracting thought.]

Heya, Canary. Maybe it doesn't do anything, maybe it just looks shiny. Don't human-types love shiny rocks? Could be some Pokemon do too, right?

[He certainly likes that shiny rock. Even if he is preoccupied by what it would probably feel like in his mouth-

What the heck is with him today? Whatever. IGNORING IT!]

[cedricthegreat]

Oh, they do. It certainly seems Delcatty does, since she thinks they're valuable even without any purpose. But back in the EverRealm, not all rocks were mere accessories, and I think I'd know a magic one when I see it...

[Okay, that stare is starting to distract him.]

Is something the matter, cave troll?

[ba_boom]

[Shut up, he wasn't staring! Shut up!]

What? Whaddya mean, I'm fine as can be! Worry about yourself!

[Even if that orange-gold gleam does look smooth and warm and like it'd crunch just right between his teeth...

Uh- anyway! Shut up!]

And since when do rocks have magic, huh? Dunno if you noticed, pal, but this ain't the EverRealm!

[offtracks]

That is a Fire Stone! It is necessary for certain species of Pokemon to evolve, but you are not one of them!

[ So like, trade it away or sell it or something? He might advise further, except that this person seems like a lot! He just got away from Melli! ]

[cedricthegreat]

Finally, an expert! [Uh oh.]

So I was right about the typing- which means it would benefit a Fire-type Pokémon, I'm guessing... or perhaps change them into a Fire-type...

[Wait a minute.]

How much do you know about my form?

[offtracks]

Most of the Pokemon who evolve using Fire Stones are fire types, yes! Though there are exceptions, such as Eevee - Eevee is an exception to a great many rules!

[ Someone else already got into them a bit, though, so. ]

Quite a bit! Murkrow are native to the region I was living in prior to coming here. [ Not...the region he's from, exactly. But nevermind that. ] You would require a Dusk Stone to evolve, although I am not...entirely certain that it would work. Evolution seems to be strange among us off-worlders...by my judgement, there are quite a few of us that ought to have evolved already, yet no one has.

[paperceptive]

[ Ugh. Odile's disdain is really not very subtle through the Pearl network, but unfortunately this is indeed relevant to her ongoing inquiries. And apparently this...individual knows Siffrin, so she may as well get acquainted too. ]

You rescued that Furfrou as well? I did so last month with a different group - they gave us a different type of stone as a reward. I suppose they didn't mention that?

[cedricthegreat]

[Why does this one seem annoyed? Oh well, not his problem, he's got enough crap to deal with.]

I suspect they didn't feel the need - or, perhaps, Delcatty just thinks they look pretty. Which, admittedly, they do.

...May I see yours?

[paperceptive]

What did Furfrou look like? Their cut and styling?

[ She could explain this line of questioning and she is not doing it! She...will show the stone, though, fine. It's basically just a plain grey rock, slightly porous. ]

I went to the Archives afterwards - it's an Everstone. Used to prevent evolution in a Pokemon. It doesn't seem to bear any relation to any minerals I'm familiar with...but I'm hardly an expert. [ The general level of geologic knowledge is just different in Ka Bue than elsewhere. ]

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[gimmeeyeballs]

[Oh what a wondrous thing for Catrina to encounter for her first Pearl interaction. Clearly, that shiny rock thing was for eating and Catrina was gonna make sure its a known fact.]

Dude, just eat the damn rock, you clearly need your minerals.

[Catrina's knowledge on birds, much like mammals, is not great. Catrina is a former necromancer, not a vet, don't judge her.]

[cedricthegreat]

Why does everyone want me to eat it?!

[Cedric, it was like three people tops.]

I get my nutrients just fine, thank you very much, and for your information, birds don't eat rocks!

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[wolfcut]

... They give that to you because you're a bird?

[ His turn to tease, never mind the one he also got. ]

Ignore the lateness of this reply

[cedricthegreat]

Just what are you insinuating, Bigby?

[You're supposed to be on HIS side!]