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[tsuntrader]

I WANTED TO DO A THING SO I MADE A THING

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[tinytrader]

[Nimbasa is a huge city. A tiny little toddler- no older than four at most- can easily get lost in the crowd, especially a quiet one that has no idea where he is.

Sure, he's alone and hungry, but he'll figure something out, right?... If he's out of there, so's Blue...

...Blue. He wishes Blue was with him right now. She'd know what to do.

But he's not completely alone. He's surrounded by people. That guy can't find and take him while there are a bunch of people watching.

And maybe someone can help him.]

[infinitegrin]

[Someone indeed! When Emmet sees a mop of red hair, he does a triple take - that was a child, so it couldn't be Silver, but on the third glance - that had to be, right? Emmet found his way through the crowd and crouched near the young child.]

Hello? Are you lost?

[tinytrader]

[...Is he talking to him? -Yes, he's getting down to his level and everything-

But he's still really tall. ...He looks kinda creepy...

He holds onto Sneasel's claw- Sneasel is just as tiny as he is. It takes a moment of consideration, but he eventually gives in and nods.]

[infinitegrin]

[Emmet smiles, nodding back! He doesn't put all the excitement in his voice, not wanting to startle this kid.]

I am Emmet! I live in this city. I work on the subway: I like trains.

What's your name?

[tinytrader]

[His name?...

He opens his mouth, almost ready to say it... Before thinking better of it and shaking his head.]

[infinitegrin]

It's okay! I won't tell anyone. I want to help.

[tinytrader]

[But you're An Adult and someone that could hurt him and-

...He pulls off one of his gloves and shows Emmet what it says on the inside.

"Silver".]

[infinitegrin]

[Ohhhh! Emmet looks, and smiles as friendly as he can.]

Silver. Okay! Don't worry, Silver, I won't hurt you. Do you think you came here with someone?

[tinytrader]

[...He looks back and forth. No Blue.

...But it's better to keep Blue a secret. It's safer for her, right? He shakes his head.]

[infinitegrin]

[Hmm...]

No mom or dad? No big brother or sister?

[tinytrader]

[Big sis...

Headshake. Just him.]

[infinitegrin]

Hmmm... okay! Since you're alone and no one else is here to take care of you, how about you come visit my place? It's going to rain today, and I have plenty of food to share. And you can play with all of my Joltik!

[He takes off his hat, letting out the joltik that decided to come along for the day. After all, he knows big-Silver takes the word of Pokémon over any person's word.]

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[tinytrader]

[He flinches at first sight of the Pokémon...]

[tinytrader]

[...But once any immediate danger has passed, he looks at them.

They're... They're so small. He almost reaches his hand out to try to touch one, but thinks better of it. Still, they seem so friendly. Nothing like the other Pokémon he's seen.

...Okay. He nods. Sneasel can protect him if he tries to do anything bad.]

[infinitegrin]

[Emmet just smiles, watching as the tiny little joltik leaped off of his sleeve and onto Silver's sleeve, excitedly exploring this new person.]

Don't worry, it's just Joltik. He won't hurt you, he just wants to absorb all the static electricity from your clothes.

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[tinytrader]

[It's on him it's on him it's-]

[tinytrader]

[Not... hurting him?

[infinitegrin]

See? He's friendly. I have a whoooole bunch back at my place! They like to jump and scurry on people. If you want, you can come meet them and pick one to keep!

[tinytrader]

[...Headshake. It's. It's okay.

...But he's not completely on edge because of the Joltik. He looks up at Emmet and waits for him to... lead the way? He's not sure. He's tired, hungry, and...

He feels a few drops of rain start to hit him.]

[infinitegrin]

[Yep, there goes the rain! Emmet stands up, and holds the edge of his coat out for Silver.]

Here! You can hold onto my coat, and we can be a train! That way, you won't get lost on the way there, since you'll be following my tracks. All aboard!

[tinytrader]

[...He grabs on! He's not sure what a train is or why this guy's so happy about it, but. Shelter. And he's not trying to pick him up, either.

Sneasel grabs on too. They're in this together.]

[infinitegrin]

Good! Next station: the apartment!

[Onward march! Emmet leads the way, glancing back and smiling at Silver as they go along. They'll get there before the rain really starts pouring, at least.]

There's a lot of Joltik, so don't be too surprised!

[tinytrader]

[A bunch of these little guys?... Okay. They're ready for it. They can take it on.]

[infinitegrin]

[Emmet opens the door, and right inside is a whole lot of joltik! They're bouncing up and down excitedly, getting surprising amounts of air!]

Alright, everyone, clear away from the platform!

[The joltik all bounce further into the building as Emmet opens the door entirely to let Silver inside.]

[tinytrader]

[The first thing he looks for is escape routes. He wants to have all of his options open.

The window? He can climb up on some things in this room, but this guy is really tall...

...He and Sneasel slowly head in.]

[infinitegrin]

[The joltik start collecting at Silver's feet, squeaking tiny little squeaks. Emmet closes the door behind them gently, not locking it, and heads to the kitchen.]

Hmm... do you like sandwiches, Silver? I can make peanut butter and jelly.

[tinytrader]

[...A what? The question is blatantly all over his face, and he tilts his head to match his confusion.]

[infinitegrin]

Never had one! Alright, I'll make us all one, so we can have lunch together. I think an egg sandwich for Sneasel is the right track?

[tinytrader]

[...What do you think, Sneasel?

Sneasel thinks it over and eventually nods. Silver turns at Emmet and nods at him along with Sneasel. Yes. That's okay.]

[infinitegrin]

Alrighty! Wait just a moment, the sandwich train will arrive in station shortly!

[He'll make a PB&J for Silver, and two egg sandwiches for himself and for Sneasel. It doesn't take too long! He offers the two plates to the boys.]

Here you go! If you don't like it, just say so, I will find another thing to make!

[tinytrader]

[What was that about not liking it

he's scrambling for high ground the second that sandwich is in his hands and is scarfing it down immediately-]

[infinitegrin]

Ah, slow down, you might choke if you eat too fast...

[tinytrader]

[Nope, it's okay!

Although once he finishes, his throat feels really dry and gross, and he's still hungry...

Sneasel is too, but food is food.]

[infinitegrin]

My goodness. You scarfed it down faster than a bullet train travels... do you need something to drink?