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[bent_the_world]

[In an unintentional throwback to Korra's first attempts at streaming, the video opens close on her face. She's grinning broadly, and seems to be pleading with a Pokemon off screen. Her eyes are looking over the 'gear.]

Bullseye, just take it, come on! Please! I'm trying to make a dramatic video here.

[There's some squawking off camera and some intense flapping and then the screen shakes as Korra hands her 'gear over to the talons of her Rufflet. Now Korra looks into the camera, addressing her fellow Pokemoners.]

I've got something to show everybody! Never underestimate a Magikarp. [The gear continues to shake and hover in place. Korra clears her throat.] Psst, Bullseye, now!

[With a little entreating, apparently the Rufflet agrees to do as asked. The view pans back somewhat jerkily and a little quickly to reveal Korra sitting crosslegged on the top of a rather plump Gyrados, the pair of them looking pleased as punch.]

Sentra evolved! Doesn't she look great? I can't wait for our first evolved battle!

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[no_ufo_ending]

Hey, congratulations. I don't think I've ever seen a happy Gyarados before.

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[bent_the_world]

Thanks!

I bet anybody'd be happy if they went from being a little fish to a giant water dragon...

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[no_ufo_ending]

I guess you've got a point. My friend's must just be grouchy by nature.

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[bent_the_world]

Like my Rufflet! Some of them just are.

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[no_ufo_ending]

Good thing your Rufflet isn't the size of a Gyarados.

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[loveisanopendoor]

Now that is a Gyarados, alright! She looks amazing! See, wasn't the training so worth the time?! Just a little patience and bam! It's the scourge of the seven seas! ...But also a big softie, if you know how to treat it right!

[ She definitely knows from experience! Don't mind if she pets the cute big guy a bit; she's experienced with this sort of thing! ]

Just make sure you keep it away from electricity, and maybe rocks a little! But aside from that, it can take on nearly anything else!

[bent_the_world]

Doesn't she?

[Korra's beaming. Training and battling Pokemon has been a much needed substitute for her bending, and there's something extremely fulfilling about showing off a well evolved Pokemon. Especially considering the Gyarados' humble beginnings. Plus, Anna's approval means a little something extra in this case. The other woman's resounding recommendation is why she caught a Magikarp in the first place.]

You were absolutely right, it's so worth starting out with a Magikarp. And they're cute. So what if they aren't really good for battling at first? I wasn't good at it, when I was little. Now look at us!

[She pats Sentra fondly, and nods at Anna's advice.]

I'd read about electricity. I can't wait till it warms up a little and we can get out in the water!

[loveisanopendoor]

Gyarados may be big, but they're still just the same cute little Magikarp deep down, you know? But a lot stronger now! And just wait until it learns all the super-strong attacks, too...after it learns Dragon Dance, like, that's it. Everything else is toast, y'know? But I'm really happy for both of you guys, honestly!

We should try and head out to Olivine for a little while, once it gets hot enough to swim. The beaches there are really nice! And there are such cute Pokemon out there...

[bent_the_world]

I can't wait to see all the moves she can learn now!

[Dragon Dance especially.]

[Korra's starting to feel like she's got a team that can take on some gyms now. Something she's eager to do. It's one thing knowing her team is great, it's another to actually show the world they are.]

Hey, that sounds like a great idea. I love the ocean and I need more Pokemon, too. Not that my team's not completely awesome, but I bet they'd love more friends.

[loveisanopendoor]

There are tons and tons! Waterfall is probably the best one, just 'cause it's the strongest, but you can teach her all sorts of crazy ones, too! Even something like Earthquake...which is actually a pretty good idea, for those Electric types! Oh, and it can learn Bounce, too, and, uh, Giga Impact...

[ Gyarados is a true force to be reckoned with. ]

I caught some pretty cute Pokemon down there last time I went. Azumarill is really cute!

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[usedglaciate]

Wait, so that weird fish becomes that sea dragon?

[Evolution is a helluva drug.]

They weren't kidding when they said Pokemon change.

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[bent_the_world]

Yup! I hardly believed it when my friend told me. It's really worth raising a Magikarp.

[Korra laughs.]

'Evolution' is basically just a word that means 'changes into something else' here! I can't even begin to pretend to know how it works.

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[usedglaciate]

You certainly wouldn't think it would turn a floppy fish into a dragon.

[Weiss can't help but giggle herself.]

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[bent_the_world]

I guess it just goes to show: you never know who's gonna have a dragon hidden inside.

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[usedglaciate]

That's the kind of line my teammate would use. I like that.

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[in4apounding]

Oh wow, congratulations!

[Evolution is one of the weirder things about this place, but it has yet to lose its element of thrill. Penny knows this feeling well.]

Magikarp are those little red fish, right?

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[bent_the_world]

Thanks!

They are! Those little red fish are just baby dragons. I could hold Sentra in my cupped hands yesterday!

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[in4apounding]

[Penny laughs a little.]

I know how that feels! Chroma, my Aggron, used to be able to crawl into my lap. Now I can barely let her out of her Pokéball when we're inside!

She's really strong now, though! I bet your Sentra is too!

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[dreamsofahero]

They are one of the species with a rather impressive change, aren't they?

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[bent_the_world]

They really are! Makes you wonder what other Pokemon are hiding amazing evolved forms...

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[dreamsofahero]

*chuckles*

Have you tried raising a feebas?

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[bent_the_world]

No, I haven't!

Should I?

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[pipers_son]

Well ain't that a nice sight! Just curious, but what do ya feed her?

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[bent_the_world]

She sure is!

She's a giant water dragon. Whatever she wants.

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[pipers_son]

[The answer makes him laugh.]

Fair enough! Explains things, heh. And what's she wants, most a the time?