canthearyou | Case 009

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Case 009 | Video

[When the feed starts, it shows Gordon for a brief moment before he turns the camera towards a Wooper that appears to be hiding behind a chair. She’s definitely not coming out from behind there any time soon, so Gordon’s just going to put himself back onscreen now.]

THE POKEMON YOU JUST SAW IS NAMED MINUTE. SHE USED TO BELONG TO A FRIEND OF MINE. I’VE BEEN TAKING CARE OF HER FOR ABOUT A MONTH, AND EVERY TIME I THINK I HAVE THINGS FIGURED OUT, THIS HAPPENS.

FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH, MY STARTER WAS PRETTY SHY TOO, BUT I’M DEFINITELY HAVING MORE OF A PROBLEM WITH THIS ONE. SO I’D LIKE TO ASK THE FOLLOWING: DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR HANDLING POKEMON THAT ARE LIKE THIS? ALSO, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SUGGESTING THAT I PUT IT IN THE PC BOX. I’D PREFER TO AVOID DOING THAT, SORRY.

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[Wow that guy is... uh. Laguna, though, is holding the camera, showing his Mudkip and pink Quagsire. The Mudkip is dancing around the poor gentle Quagsire, as it kind of tries to bury itself in the ground.]
Well... it'd take a while to get over losing your trainer, I think? Memo's still pretty sad over losing her trainer. I think she might just need time - or maybe a listening ear. Some Pokemon are just naturally shy, though - and there's nothing wrong with that.

[Okay, so Minute might still be sad about Coop leaving. That makes sense to him. The rest of that though?]

A LITTERING WHAT? COULD YOU REPEAT THAT, PLEASE?

[He’s not really sure what’s going on with the Mudkip dance routine either, but he’ll ask about that once he gets this sorted out.]

A listenin' ear! You know, just sit down and let it come to you.

LISTENING EAR. GOT IT. I'VE BEEN TRYING THAT, BUT I WILL CONTINUE TO GIVE IT A SHOT. IT'S A LITTLE DIFFICULT THOUGH. I KEEP HAVING TO ASK FOR MINUTE TO SPEAK UP.

ALSO, I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE SAYS EVEN WHEN SHE DOES, SO THAT'S ALSO A PROBLEM.

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I'D TRY LOWERING YOUR VOLUME, GORDON, SIR.

[...Adding the 'sir' because it sounds kind of rude, otherwise. It was hard to yell in the proper tone.]

I'M ADMITTEDLY NOT SURE HOW LOWERING THE POKEGEAR'S VOLUME WILL HELP THE SITUATION, BUT I WILL GIVE THAT A TRY.

[Oh gods, no, no, NO.]

WAIT, WAIT, DON'T--

[And now he's the one getting yelled at by an NPC to be quiet. Life sure was fair. Ooh, hang on, Hiccup's actually got an idea. No more video for you, Gordon.]

I just meant that it might be better for you to keep quiet around her since you're a less familiar face and voice. Being loud or sudden might scare her.

I'VE BEEN TRYING TO DO THAT. IT HASN'T BEEN WORKING AS WELL AS I HAD HOPED.

[Because no matter what he tries, he ends up yelling at some point.

Like right now for example.]

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Shouldn't you be able to tell if you're being too loud if your throat hurts?

[He's really curious how you haven't shouted yourself hoarse, here.]

DOESN'T HAPPEN AS OFTEN AS YOU'D THINK.

[His vocal cords are probably used to it.]

I DEFINITELY TRY AND TALK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE WHEN IT DOES THOUGH. CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE MY VOICE.

[...yes you can.]

No, I don't suppose you can.

Maybe until she gets more used to you, you could pretend your throat DOES hurt though?

[But if Gordon loses his voice, who will constantly test how loud the PokeGear can be?]

I'M WILLING TO GIVE THAT A SHOT. HOW'S THIS?

[A sacrifice Hiccup would be willing to make.]

Might want to try a little quieter.

OKAY, LET'S GIVE THIS ANOTHER SHOT.

[And then, at an actually reasonable volume.]

How's this?

[AND HE CAN HEAR THE ANGELS SING now they Gordon is actually at a volume where their voices break through.]

YES THAT. Exactly that volume.

[And he's back to normal Gordon volume.]

OKAY, I'LL TRY TO REMEMBER THAT. THANKS FOR THE ADVICE, HICCUP.

...Anytime.

[...omg no he's going to go cry to his dragons now bye.]

HAVE YOU BEEN SHOUTING AT COOP'S LITTLE DOPE TADPOLE ALL DAY?

YES, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON ALL DAY. ALL MONTH IN FACT.

[He means the hiding. That's what you were asking about, right Albert?]

COLOR ME ENTIRELY UNSURPRISED.

[The aspirin companies adore you, Gordon. You and Albert are keeping them in business.]

YOU EVER THINK MAYBE THAT'S GOT SOMETHING TO DO WITH WHY IT'S AVOIDING YOU?

I'M NOT ENTIRELY SURE, BUT I THINK MY VOICE MIGHT BE CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROBLEM, ALBERT.

[His face. His hands. His life.]

I THINK YOU MIGHT BE ON TO SOMETHING THERE, CHIEF.

IF THAT'S THE CASE, I'M NOT REALLY SURE WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. I'VE TRIED QUIETING DOWN, BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE HELPING.

ALSO FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH, I DON'T THINK THE POKEMON IS ON ANYTHING.

MAYBE WE SHOULD GET IT SOME EARPLUGS.

...

...ASSUMING IT HAS EARS TO PLUG. WHAT ARE THOSE PINK THINGS, LITTLE RADIO ANTENNAS?

ANTENNAS?

THEY DO LOOK LIKE ANTENNAS, DON'T THEY?

YEAH. STICK IT ON THE ROOF, MAYBE IT'LL PICK UP THE NEWS AND WEATHER.

I THINK IT'S SCARED OF HEIGHTS, ALBERT.

[Or it might be. Gordon's not sure. It's not like he'd actually put it on the roof anyway.]

NOT SURPRISING, CONSIDERING IT'S ABOUT THE SIZE OF A HALF-PINT.

[Half...life?]

I DON'T THINK THAT'S GOING TO BE A PROBLEM HERE. COULD PROBABLY CHECK IT WITH A GEIGER COUNTER, BUT I REALLY DON'T THINK IT'S GOING TO DETECT ANYTHING.

[...Wait, hang on, how the hell did we just get to—]

WHAT?

I SAID IF YOU HAD ONE OF THOSE COUNTERS WE COULD CHECK. I DON'T THINK THAT IT'S RADIOACTIVE THOUGH.

WHY THE HELL WOULD IT BE RADIOACTIVE? IS IT EVOLVING?

NO, IT'S NOT EVOLVING. YOU MENTIONED A HALF-LIFE, SO I THOUGHT YOU WERE UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT IT WAS SOMEHOW RADIOACTIVE.

[Which would be horrifying. Radioactive Woopers running amok in the world.]

Excuse me! ... EXCUSE ME! Would you speak a little quieter, please? You're going to burst my delicate eardrums! Perhaps you're scaring it away!

COULD YOU SPEAK UP A LITTLE PLEASE? I COULDN'T HEAR MOST OF WHAT YOU JUST SAID. SORRY ABOUT THAT. MY HEARING'S NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE.

Oh, for the love of Celestia...

[ Rarity switches off the feed and sends a message a few minutes later. ]

I was trying to say that your difficulties in communicating may be with your excessive volume. If it is so loud that even normal humans such as myself can hardly bear it, think of the poor dear's difficulties! You're probably frightening it to death.

I ASSURE YOU THAT I AM NOT TRYING TO FRIGHTEN IT, AND I AM DOING THE BEST I CAN TO KEEP MY VOICE LOWERED.

[He's trying at least.]

Sir, I have no doubt that a dashing young man such as yourself has no desire to terrify a young helpless creature. But have you considered the fact that you may be frightening it unintentionally? Perhaps you could try writing notes to it instead?

[Dashing young man? Okay, that's a new one.]

I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT TO TRY NOTES INSTEAD OF TALKING. THAT MIGHT HELP WITH THE SITUATION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE SUGGESTION. I'LL BE SURE TO GIVE THAT A TRY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

[And hopefully Minute can read them.]

[ By now Rarity's turned the volume wayyyy down, so she's quite amiable in her response. ]

No trouble at all! What is your name, dearie?

MY NAME? GORDON. GORDON COLE.

Gordon! What a splendid name. My name is Rarity.

RARITY?

[He'll remember that. He's never met anyone with that name before.]

IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU, RARITY.

Likewise!

Do excuse me, but I must attend to my ears from the brutal beating they've gotten today. It has been a pleasure!

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Case 009 | Video

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