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[The grumpearl projects an image and this time it's of A.B.A, her chimeric form sprawled across one of Oran's many beds. She looks tired, more than usual, and especially for someone who's been out of commission for a couple of months.]

...It would appear that I've fallen ill. I'm...disappointed in myself, I don't fall ill, I'm supposed to be better than that. I survive, I rise, I'm supposed to be filled with potential. ...It's this body, it's weak, even now it's weak. Mightyena was kind enough to allow me back into the guild, and that's where I'll continue to recover. It feels bad... I feel bad...

[A pause.]

...I was aware throughout most of it, at least...I think I was. A lot of it amalgamated with my thoughts, swirling, like a dream. ....I know some of you were there, although it's possible that was also part of the dream. You should tell me if you were actually there or not, s-so I know what the reality really was. Please say you were there...

What else... Oh!

Before I succumbed, a very rude mongoose was able to tell me what my Pokémon species is called. She called it Type: Full. I like that...

...

[At this point, A.B.A isn't sure how to end her message, her stray thoughts just sort of...slipping out.]

I'm not sure what else to say...

I'm hungry. I can't buy snacks stuck in bed...

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[A.B.A's seen a few new faces by now, but they've both been very small and cute, despite their...personalities. This is her first time seeing a Slowking and they're...big. There's a feeling of uneasiness that comes in from her end, the feathers on her mane starting to ruffle. She...she can do this, she's talked to larger Pokémon before and it turned out just fine. Hell, she talked to that ostrich and she barely knows him, however he had the benefit of nursing her while she was out, so she knows he's okay.]

N-No, that's okay. No further treatments are necessary.

[She's stuck in bed and still feels phantom pains, she absolutely could use more treatments.]

Aww. Are you sure? Even though you're stuck there?

[That can't be right. He seems concerned for a moment.

But at the same time, he's captivated. Those really are feathers? Rather than simply looking the type, maybe each of this species' parts relates to a Pokemon he hasn't seen yet. Ahh, if he just knew more of them, to compare...]

Are you worried about stretching the clinic's resources too thin? I'm still fairly new here, so they'll be fine while I'm gone. For a specimen-- I mean patient like you, it's no trouble at all.

[What was that? What did he say? Specimen? S-She heard that, how couldn't she? That was a slip up wasn't it?! A.B.A's feathers and fur bristle much more noticeably now, her body beginning to tremble. There's a soft "No, no, no, no" echoing in the background of their psychic connection.]

Isaidthat'snot NESSECARY!! Don't you touch me, don't you EVER touch me!!

[Huff hufff.

...Oh dear, it would appear that even her usual bouts of panic wear her out faster than usual. A.B.A tries to compose herself again...keyword try. As much as she hates the idea of being examined, she did survive two months in the Pokémon medical bay. She just...needs to remind herself that Pokémon are her friends. Yes... That's right... Cute, lovable friends who don't want to abduct her for experiments.]

That is to say...I'm recovering just fine. It's more a...matter of pride.

[That kind of response... Maybe this one was an animal type to begin with?]

Oh, are you scared of doctors? Sorry, sorry. I won't give you any shots.

Your form here is just so beautiful, I'd like to understand you. [It's so disjointed. So grotesque compared to anything else that's been called a Pokemon. He needs to know more.] You're not quite a gryphon, are you? So you're a different type of chimera? Maybe one that's unique to this world? What are you like at full health? It would be such a shame if you didn't recover quickly.

Well! If I can't see you in person, I'll just have to help someone else bring you a cure!

[A.B.A continues to shutter at the idea of tests and tubes and what have you. The idea of being abducted and torn apart, to be placed under a microscope, it's all enough to make her curl into a tight ball. Hiding away, nothing to see here! Just a pile of mismatched animal parts, what could possibly be interesting about that?

...At least until he calls her beautiful, then her head shoots up in alarm.]

W-What?! F-Fiend! Scoundrel! I'm a married woman, h-how...how dare you!

[Married? He's not entirely sure where that came from, but,]

So even Pokemon have things like marriage? Or is it held over loyalty from your previous world? I don't mind either way as long as the clinic has your name right.

[Whether the intention or not, it's clear that Akira's been successfully distracted from his previous questioning as he continues on.]

Ahh, I wonder what it's like, here. How would the customs around it differ with less human influence? There's wild Pokemon out there, too. Not to say intelligence has to be a factor in choosing a partner, but wouldn't it be difficult to maintain records of pairs outside the city? Or maybe the concept doesn't reach that far?

I can't marry anyone, myself, so I'd like to know more about it...

[As much as A.B.A could probably go on about her marriage right about now, that last bit surprises her. So much so, it seems to completely distract her from her worries and fear. A calm has suddenly replaced the buzzing feeling of A.B.A's bouncing thoughts, replaced with a sort of curiosity.]

You...can't marry? [That's a thing? Not getting married? It sounds awful, A.B.A can't even imagine it.] And why is that?

Is that strange? A bit similar to your case, there's someone back home.

[A partner isn't the implication he realizes he's giving.]

He won't mind if I'm dating, but Yamazaki-kun said whoever I marry needs his approval fiiirst. It's so cute how he doesn't want me making any bad decisions!

So it might be difficult to check with him while he's not here, right? I'm sure he'd have stopped by the clinic asking for Dr. Takahashi, if he were.

[Well now she's even MORE curious.]

It...sounds as though you're already married, yet...he allows you to date other people...? The idea doesn't infuriate him? ...I suppose not, if he's vetting them himself, but now the question is...just how demanding is his approval? What does he do when he doesn't deem someone acceptable?

Execution?

[Execution? Police officers can't do that, can they? Should he clear that up? More importantly--]

Are we? But he lives next door, so he's not over to make dinner or play with the children every night.

[With his somehow clueless and innocent tone suggesting the response is genuine, he may be raising more questions than answers.]

I sort of thought it might just happen some day, so I haven't considered anyone seriously enough to ask yet. I'm still fairly young, after all. If I settle down now, what kinds of experiences will I miss out on in the future? Would a ring get in the way during operations? Can I even wear one in this form? And what if I have less time for work? I'd like to keep dedicating myself to my patients, so I probably shouldn't make too many other commitments...

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I'm so sorry about her

she's great though

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