The Bouncy-Tree technique, huh? [Claude grins broadly. What a perfectly Annette name for something. Man, he really has missed her; the longer they talk, the more he appreciates it.] She seems to enjoy it, for all that she's slamming herself into bark...
[He reaches out to lightly pat Tritz's head. This is part friendliness, part curiosity; he's never actually touched an Igglybuff before and he's wondering about the texture now that he's seen just how bouncy Tritz is. In fact, he decides upon patting, she feels kind of like the marshmallows Chip introduced them all to...only springier. No wonder she bounces.] Nice to meet you, Tritz! As far as introductions go, let me introduce our rides today.
[He sweeps a hand back to indicate the nearby Corviknight and Noivern.] This here is Arbiter - he's kind of intimidating and huffy, but he's kind of like Felix in that most of it is just grumpiness. And the Noivern is Blitz! He's friendly enough, although he can be a little shy until he gets to know you. Both of them are mine; Felix doesn't actually have any flying pokémon ready to go yet. You'll have to double up with one of us on them - I'd personally suggest riding with me and Blitz since I'm a more experienced flier, but I'm kind of expecting Felix to argue with me about it.
[He grins at Annette.] Although I have to ask - why are you having such a hard time believing we're here? I know you haven't seen me for awhile, but it can't have been too long since you saw Felix last, right?
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[He reaches out to lightly pat Tritz's head. This is part friendliness, part curiosity; he's never actually touched an Igglybuff before and he's wondering about the texture now that he's seen just how bouncy Tritz is. In fact, he decides upon patting, she feels kind of like the marshmallows Chip introduced them all to...only springier. No wonder she bounces.] Nice to meet you, Tritz! As far as introductions go, let me introduce our rides today.
[He sweeps a hand back to indicate the nearby Corviknight and Noivern.] This here is Arbiter - he's kind of intimidating and huffy, but he's kind of like Felix in that most of it is just grumpiness. And the Noivern is Blitz! He's friendly enough, although he can be a little shy until he gets to know you. Both of them are mine; Felix doesn't actually have any flying pokémon ready to go yet. You'll have to double up with one of us on them - I'd personally suggest riding with me and Blitz since I'm a more experienced flier, but I'm kind of expecting Felix to argue with me about it.
[He grins at Annette.] Although I have to ask - why are you having such a hard time believing we're here? I know you haven't seen me for awhile, but it can't have been too long since you saw Felix last, right?