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@nuggetanon
Hi there! I am Nug!
I am what's called a Jirachi!
I like to give out Nuggets! I like to help people!
Would you like a nugget?
I'll tag any giveaways with #Nuggethelp!
He/him!
I was able to get a human form! This is me!
:D )
I also have friends! There's Dia the Marill and Mr. Applin and Not Mr. Applin the Dipplin and The Collector the Gimmighoul and Mr. Minior!
Have you been contacted as an emergency foster for a Valentine's Day return yet?
Yep-a-doodle, got a poodle. lol
I was just mentioning this in discord but so far I’ve gotten a very young Furfrou puppy with the Heart cut, a Woobat that is throwing a tantrum in my closet, two Luvdisc that I have for one day until the water sanctuary can take them, a Flareon, a Tandemaus, and an Applin in a Love Ball.
I know the rest but what's a Tandemaus?
It’s a rodent from Paldea. Here!
Tandemaus (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia
Oh! That's really cute! It's a shame it ended up alone...
Luckily they're a pair by design, but yeah. Want to see them?
Kinda, but you have your hands full already...
I'm never too busy for my family, kiddo.
Even with having to wrangle all those new friends?
Always, honey.
Mmm... Okay! Probably best to get out of my room anyway...
Have you been contacted as an emergency foster for a Valentine's Day return yet?
Yep-a-doodle, got a poodle. lol
I was just mentioning this in discord but so far I’ve gotten a very young Furfrou puppy with the Heart cut, a Woobat that is throwing a tantrum in my closet, two Luvdisc that I have for one day until the water sanctuary can take them, a Flareon, a Tandemaus, and an Applin in a Love Ball.
I know the rest but what's a Tandemaus?
It’s a rodent from Paldea. Here!
Tandemaus (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia
Oh! That's really cute! It's a shame it ended up alone...
Luckily they're a pair by design, but yeah. Want to see them?
Kinda, but you have your hands full already...
I'm never too busy for my family, kiddo.
Even with having to wrangle all those new friends?
Have you been contacted as an emergency foster for a Valentine's Day return yet?
Yep-a-doodle, got a poodle. lol
I was just mentioning this in discord but so far I’ve gotten a very young Furfrou puppy with the Heart cut, a Woobat that is throwing a tantrum in my closet, two Luvdisc that I have for one day until the water sanctuary can take them, a Flareon, a Tandemaus, and an Applin in a Love Ball.
I know the rest but what's a Tandemaus?
It’s a rodent from Paldea. Here!
Tandemaus (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia
Oh! That's really cute! It's a shame it ended up alone...
Luckily they're a pair by design, but yeah. Want to see them?
Kinda, but you have your hands full already...
Have you been contacted as an emergency foster for a Valentine's Day return yet?
Yep-a-doodle, got a poodle. lol
I was just mentioning this in discord but so far I’ve gotten a very young Furfrou puppy with the Heart cut, a Woobat that is throwing a tantrum in my closet, two Luvdisc that I have for one day until the water sanctuary can take them, a Flareon, a Tandemaus, and an Applin in a Love Ball.
I know the rest but what's a Tandemaus?
It’s a rodent from Paldea. Here!
Tandemaus (Pokémon) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia
Oh! That's really cute! It's a shame it ended up alone...
Have you been contacted as an emergency foster for a Valentine's Day return yet?
Yep-a-doodle, got a poodle. lol
I was just mentioning this in discord but so far I’ve gotten a very young Furfrou puppy with the Heart cut, a Woobat that is throwing a tantrum in my closet, two Luvdisc that I have for one day until the water sanctuary can take them, a Flareon, a Tandemaus, and an Applin in a Love Ball.
I know the rest but what's a Tandemaus?
...Not overly long this time!
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Mm. Would it? No Marill, Gimmighoul, Applin, Minior, or Deoxys friends? No family, exploring, making good memories?
*She doesn’t sound judgmental at all, just curious*
...I don't know... I wouldn't have to worry like this...
What would you have instead?
...I... don't know...
So here you get family, friends, and adventtures, but also some worry. There you would have gotten... Nothing basically? None of this specific worry, but nothing else either.
...
*No response, but he shrinks in more*
*She gets quiet for a minute, thinking*
...If you don't want me around anymore, I'll respect your wishes. But I'd miss you. A lot.
*Frantically*
No, no! It's not that! I just... I...
*He breaks out in a sob before he can think of anything else to say*
*Instant bear hug, squeezing her eyes shut*
I've been losing people too. Many of the people I call family aren't... here anymore. They've been disappearing. I don't want to lose you too...!
*Nugget just responds with more crying*
... I'm sorry...
*Quickly*
I'm sorry, it's not your problem, I shouldn't have said anything. Ignore it.
*Sniffle*
No, no it's okay...
*Deep breath*
I... I know it's my fault we're both thinking like this. I'm happy that I'm here. I'm so happy here that that's why I did this...
The others leaving isn't on you. Don't worry about that; it's been on my mind for months, the fact that... Well, the fact.
*Snuggle*
I'm glad you're happy. I don't wanna miss time with you either; I don't want you to hurt yourself over it though, you have to sleep some. You won't be fully present while awake if you don't.
*Leans into her*
I know... I'm sorry Auntie...
Tell you what. How about we watch a movie, and you sleep over? You'll be nearby that way.
*She smiles down at him fondly*
I've missed my boys.
*Big yawn*
...okay. Just don't let me sleep too long...
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Mm. Would it? No Marill, Gimmighoul, Applin, Minior, or Deoxys friends? No family, exploring, making good memories?
*She doesn’t sound judgmental at all, just curious*
...I don't know... I wouldn't have to worry like this...
What would you have instead?
...I... don't know...
So here you get family, friends, and adventtures, but also some worry. There you would have gotten... Nothing basically? None of this specific worry, but nothing else either.
...
*No response, but he shrinks in more*
*She gets quiet for a minute, thinking*
...If you don't want me around anymore, I'll respect your wishes. But I'd miss you. A lot.
*Frantically*
No, no! It's not that! I just... I...
*He breaks out in a sob before he can think of anything else to say*
*Instant bear hug, squeezing her eyes shut*
I've been losing people too. Many of the people I call family aren't... here anymore. They've been disappearing. I don't want to lose you too...!
*Nugget just responds with more crying*
... I'm sorry...
*Quickly*
I'm sorry, it's not your problem, I shouldn't have said anything. Ignore it.
*Sniffle*
No, no it's okay...
*Deep breath*
I... I know it's my fault we're both thinking like this. I'm happy that I'm here. I'm so happy here that that's why I did this...
The others leaving isn't on you. Don't worry about that; it's been on my mind for months, the fact that... Well, the fact.
*Snuggle*
I'm glad you're happy. I don't wanna miss time with you either; I don't want you to hurt yourself over it though, you have to sleep some. You won't be fully present while awake if you don't.
*Leans into her*
I know... I'm sorry Auntie...
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Mm. Would it? No Marill, Gimmighoul, Applin, Minior, or Deoxys friends? No family, exploring, making good memories?
*She doesn’t sound judgmental at all, just curious*
...I don't know... I wouldn't have to worry like this...
What would you have instead?
...I... don't know...
So here you get family, friends, and adventtures, but also some worry. There you would have gotten... Nothing basically? None of this specific worry, but nothing else either.
...
*No response, but he shrinks in more*
*She gets quiet for a minute, thinking*
...If you don't want me around anymore, I'll respect your wishes. But I'd miss you. A lot.
*Frantically*
No, no! It's not that! I just... I...
*He breaks out in a sob before he can think of anything else to say*
*Instant bear hug, squeezing her eyes shut*
I've been losing people too. Many of the people I call family aren't... here anymore. They've been disappearing. I don't want to lose you too...!
*Nugget just responds with more crying*
... I'm sorry...
*Quickly*
I'm sorry, it's not your problem, I shouldn't have said anything. Ignore it.
*Sniffle*
No, no it's okay...
*Deep breath*
I... I know it's my fault we're both thinking like this. I'm happy that I'm here. I'm so happy here that that's why I did this...
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Mm. Would it? No Marill, Gimmighoul, Applin, Minior, or Deoxys friends? No family, exploring, making good memories?
*She doesn’t sound judgmental at all, just curious*
...I don't know... I wouldn't have to worry like this...
What would you have instead?
...I... don't know...
So here you get family, friends, and adventtures, but also some worry. There you would have gotten... Nothing basically? None of this specific worry, but nothing else either.
...
*No response, but he shrinks in more*
*She gets quiet for a minute, thinking*
...If you don't want me around anymore, I'll respect your wishes. But I'd miss you. A lot.
*Frantically*
No, no! It's not that! I just... I...
*He breaks out in a sob before he can think of anything else to say*
*Instant bear hug, squeezing her eyes shut*
I've been losing people too. Many of the people I call family aren't... here anymore. They've been disappearing. I don't want to lose you too...!
*Nugget just responds with more crying*
... I'm sorry...
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Mm. Would it? No Marill, Gimmighoul, Applin, Minior, or Deoxys friends? No family, exploring, making good memories?
*She doesn’t sound judgmental at all, just curious*
...I don't know... I wouldn't have to worry like this...
What would you have instead?
...I... don't know...
So here you get family, friends, and adventtures, but also some worry. There you would have gotten... Nothing basically? None of this specific worry, but nothing else either.
...
*No response, but he shrinks in more*
*She gets quiet for a minute, thinking*
...If you don't want me around anymore, I'll respect your wishes. But I'd miss you. A lot.
*Frantically*
No, no! It's not that! I just... I...
*He breaks out in a sob before he can think of anything else to say*
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Mm. Would it? No Marill, Gimmighoul, Applin, Minior, or Deoxys friends? No family, exploring, making good memories?
*She doesn’t sound judgmental at all, just curious*
...I don't know... I wouldn't have to worry like this...
What would you have instead?
...I... don't know...
So here you get family, friends, and adventtures, but also some worry. There you would have gotten... Nothing basically? None of this specific worry, but nothing else either.
...
*No response, but he shrinks in more*
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Mm. Would it? No Marill, Gimmighoul, Applin, Minior, or Deoxys friends? No family, exploring, making good memories?
*She doesn’t sound judgmental at all, just curious*
...I don't know... I wouldn't have to worry like this...
What would you have instead?
...I... don't know...
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Mm. Would it? No Marill, Gimmighoul, Applin, Minior, or Deoxys friends? No family, exploring, making good memories?
*She doesn’t sound judgmental at all, just curious*
...I don't know... I wouldn't have to worry like this...
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
Hey now, don’t apologize for thinking. You’re allowed to have stuff cross your mind. Just don’t let it stay there and fester, that’s how it hurts you.
*Hairpets*
…Our brains can be pretty mean to us if we let them. I know the feeling, believe me.
...I just thought that maybe it would've been better if I stayed where I was before here... That weird void area...
Nugget, don't lie, is it something your family would be worried about?
Um... Well... They worry about anything! So it's fine!
Summoning me I see.
Oh, um, Hi Auntie! Everything is okay!
Could things be more okay?
Um...
I could help with that if you actually told meeee, you knooooow.
...I don't want tomake you worry...
Like you said, we'll worry anyway heh. Just tell me, I'll help out. Less worry then!
...I may have been avoiding sleeping...
What? How come?
...Nugget, honey. Are you afraid you'll miss too much if you sleep too long?
...
...yes...
...Come here, honey.
...
...are you mad...
No, little one. Just a bit sad and worried.
*No response, but a few minutes later there is a quiet knock on her door. Nugget is standing outside, in human form and looking very tired*
*The door opens and Maya shuffles him in silently at first, closing the door behind them to not let more cold in before talking*
Come on. I made hot chocolate and have some movies to put on.
*Arm around his shoulders tugging him gently towards the living room. The fold-out sofa is folded out, a couple pokemon making themselves comfy already*
...ok...
*Nugget hesitates a bit, unsure of what to say or do, but he lets himself get tugged over. He starts looking around rapidly after a moment, as if trying to make sure nothing major changed*
*The fireplace has been replaced; it looks super recent. And there is a Gabite trying to figure out how to Couch*
*Maya settles Nugget onto the couch and goes to retrieve the hot chocolate, adding some whipped alcremie cream to the top before bringing them over*
Here you go hon. Drink up.
*He looks a little upset seeing the fireplace, then confused seeing the Gabite. Once he's settled he sinks into himself a bit, but accepts the hot chocolate from Maya*
...thank you Auntie...
*She sits down next to him and puts one are around him, settling in comfortably*
This is Blueberry, by the way. The Gabite. I rescued him about a week ago.
...hello...
*Blueberry makes a grumbly noise. Tummy ache*
He's not feeling great right now; he ate too fast, poor baby. He's gotten his meds, he'll be okay soon.
*Hairpets for Nugget*
... That's good...
*Nugget doesn't really react, unsure of what to say or do again.*
Yeah, he's fine. He's a good boy.
*Tugging a throw over Nugget and herself*
Drink your hot chocolate Nugg. Want me to catch you up on anything?
...I don't know what to ask about...
*Small sip taken, then just holding onto it*
Well... I had another visitor down the chimney. I officially gave up on not having pokemon get into it, so I just had it redone so it's easier to get them out if they make it all the way down to the bottom. It's a Politoed named Mulan by the way; I'm keeping her, mostly because not only is it freezing out but Wallace has a massive crush on her and wouldn't let me rehome her if I tried. The tv isn't so high up with this fireplace either which is great.
... You have a lot of Pokémon friends...
Yeah, I love them. I always wanted to care for a ton of creatures growing up so this is like a dream come true to me.
*Absent headscritches as she gets the remote and starts poking through move options*
…I’m gonna say my piece and you can answer or not as you please. If you constantly are forcing yourself awake you’re going to be groggy and unhealthy the entire time you’re with us, and you’ll miss stuff anyway. I don’t mind catching you up once you wake up after a sleep, and I don’t… Want you to jeopardize your health just to be here for the mundane stuff. I’d just spend my time worrying about you, then. We’d get no actual quality time, just you barely present and me feeling guilty over you feeling like you had to do this.
...that's good...
...I just... Jirachi are supposed to sleep for 1000 years... And I didn't even notice this nap was that long... So I'm scared the next would be even longer...
*Patiently*
That is something I'm willing to work with in order to have you in my life. And Nugget, if you don't choose when to sleep? Your body is going to do it for you, and you won't have a say in when or how long. And you'll be so groggy when you ARE awake that you won't be able to concentrate or remember things well. It's not gonna work, sweetheart.
...
*He sinks in on himself a bit*
...it already feels like there's so much I don't have a say in...
*She sighs and tugs him over more*
As is the case with us all, unfortunately. It's life, trying to figure out how to balance needs and wants. We're here, though, while you try and figure it out.
*He stops and thinks for a moment*
...if I go to sleep for that long... I wouldn't be in your life anymore... I'd wake up and so much would have changed...
*Small sniffle*
*After a slight pause, Maya turns a bit and gives him a full, proper hug*
I won't live forever. No one will. But, I hope after I'm eventually gone, you'd find more people to be family and friends, and keep doing things that make you happy. ...And in the meantime, I'm here. It's the best I can do.
...
*Nugget mumbles something into her shoulder that she can't quite make out, but she hears the words "before here". He then shakes his head a bit, almost to try and keep the thought out*
*That gets a curious look but she’s mostly concerned with hugging him at this point*
... I'm sorry Auntie...I shouldn't think like that...
