[Platinum is circling a peculiar purple-scaled Charizard, examining the faded scars on their chest and back, dodging the red flames of their tail, and stopping in front of them.]
Platinum: I take it Obsidian's form suits you well, Kazuya. I know you're not much for monologues, but hear me out. They interpret you as tragic. We seeked the source of your aggressions. That old pussycat won't ever lay a hand, or foot, on you again.
"(Enough, foolish beast! What is the meaning of this form?)"
Platinum: Popularity. You are renowned by the fanbase, and well, Obsidian's species is everywhere. Their nickname represents your resolve; solid as a rock. That and their scales as a Shiny are the closest we could find to match your inner Devil Gene strength.
[The Paradox Twins rush in, reaching for Obsidian's claws, Obsidian backs away, flapping their wings. Jule and Flor hide behind Platinum's shins, and Memoria ambles after.]
Memoria: *raspy* Brought the...root? *Benevolent picks her up* Thanks, Jin. *Benevolent shakes his head, places her on Platinum's shoulder*
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[Benevolent]
"Ken. Blaziken? (No. What's the root?)"
Platinum: She meant the root memory from your host, Ben. (to Obsidian) If you and Benevolent want to pick a fight, take it outside. I don't want you cutting yourselves on the excess glass.
"(You label my descendant as a chicken!?)"
Platinum: On the contrary, Jin here rises through adversity like a Phoenix. He chose to endure this Shiny Treatment. Same with Jun, except a different hue. Ah, there she is.
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[A flock of Torchic chase the partner starters, Skeledirge and Meowscarada, a lighter red Blaziken follows.]
Platinum: Hearth, quit adopting birds. Dante, spit out that Torchic. Persephone, your Flower Trick is not food. Mother, how's your recovery?
Memoria: *whispers* Little musky. *grabs Platinum's outer jaw*
"Scorbunny!"
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[A warren of these "Scorbunny" pile on Benevolent, he gazes at Usagi, confused. Usagi fiddles with her ear. Hearth suppresses a snicker behind her talons. Obsidian tries shooing away the Torchic, by eating them. Hearth glares at them, they stop. A yellow-feathered Torchic leaps on Obsidian's head, coos loudly.]
