ratherbelocky | .003 Δ [Video]

Okay, so does albinism happen to run in particular Pokémon species? I thought it might've been a newborn thing, but it's been a while and normal fur hasn't grown in yet for him at all.

[A young, energetic Sneasel clambers his way up the back of York's chair. He's kind of excessively pink.

Someone's got his first shiny is what's happening here.

The Sneasel waves at the camera, then slips back down in an undignified tumble before running off again to play with York's Rotom. York watches him go before shaking his head.]

I ask 'cause I know that can cause eye problems, but he hasn't complained about it and Delta Two hasn't picked up any bad news from him. But he's a Dark type and a baby, so I dunno how much she'd be able to get from him, anyway. Do I need to get him glasses? Keep him out of the sun?

--Also, anyone celebrating Hanukkah this year, hope you had a good one. York out.

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From:

ratherbelocky

Yeah. A kind of lightish red, huh? Doesn't seem to bother him, but he's supposed to be black.

From:

sneezelikeakitten

Maybe there was a mutation in the pigments, or something happened to him while he was in the egg.

[Smart kid time.]

From:

ratherbelocky

Well, I'm hoping it's not linked to a health problem. Apparently it's fine, though. Some Pokémon are just born 'shiny.'

From:

sneezelikeakitten

Shouldn't it be reflective? It doesn't look very shiny.

From:

ratherbelocky

Y'know, that's what I said? But I guess it's just a term, like how some cats get called blue when they're actually grey.

From:

sneezelikeakitten

But aren't they called blue because of how light reflects against their fur, giving it a blue tint?

[Stop. Dipper. Stop.]

From:

ratherbelocky

Is that why? Okay, I gotta admit I don't actually know anything about cats. Just one guy on my squad was obsessed with his. He had pictures in his locker and everything.

From:

sneezelikeakitten

I've never had a cat, but there's a lot of books about them. My sister loves cute things, and that includes cats. Or at least kittens. Your friend would get along with my sister.

[Don't know if that's a good or bad thing...]

Are you with the military?

From:

ratherbelocky

Formerly.

I've been out of the service for a couple years now.

From:

sneezelikeakitten

[GOOD. The military can't be trusted.]

You don't look like the military type.

From:

ratherbelocky

[That surprises a snort out of him.]

Yeah? What's that supposed to mean, dude?

From:

sneezelikeakitten

Aren't military types all about order and being hard on everyone who won't listen?

From:

ratherbelocky

Oh, you want Carolina for that. I'm more about handsome good looks and reckless driving.

From:

sneezelikeakitten

Carolina? [North or South?

Also, don't quit your dayjob.]

From:

ratherbelocky

[Wow, he's hurt.]

She led our squad. She's loosened up some since then, though.

From:

sneezelikeakitten

[WARNING BELLS]

... she hasn't run into anyone named Stan Pines, has she?

From:

ratherbelocky

Uh, I don't think so? If she has, she hasn't said anything to me. Why?

From:

sneezelikeakitten

It's nothing. He's just my grunkle.

[And a con man. Scam artist. All around not good human being who will screw you over if he has the chance. Oh, and he lives in a town full of paranormal things and monsters.

The normal stuff.]