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[Guess who has Pokemon-related questions. Go on, guess. Yes, it's Jake English.

He's accompanied by a Ralts and a Kirlia this time, though. He's had them for a little while, but the expression on his face is more thoughtful than...well, pained.]

To those chaps raising psychic-type Pokemon, I have a bit of a question for you. Is it possible to teach them how to play things like chess or cards?

[Although, now he looks like he'd rather take something back.]

Actually, you know what? Never mind the cards. I'd really not have to deal with them having a gambling addiction or accusing the other of cheating via telepathy or whatever.

[Gambling Anonymous for Pokemon...yeah, no, that doesn't need to happen.]

I'm also curious to know something. What's the significance of being 16? I've heard that it's something of a special occasion by a friend, but I can't say I follow the reasoning behind a "sweet sixteen."

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[Well, she'd help with the Psychics problem if she had any psychics. So, she'll tackle the other one in the meantime!]

Turning sixteen is really just another milestone in your life. You are midway through your teens, and there are only four years left until you are expected to truly be an adult. Capable of standing on your own, so to speak. The "sweet sixteen" is about making the year the best one, because in the next two years, you are expected to start behaving more like an adult.

Hell if I know what sixteen means to a human.

[ a shrug here. he really doesn't know. ]

Psychics would probably be shit at cards or chess anyway. They'd read your mind!

That makes more sense than what I've heard about it so far! Something about cars and drivers licenses.

[Shrug! What does he need a license for?]

I take it sweet sixteens happen on your world, too, Cheria?

I can't blame you. It's pretty odd to me.

Not if you tell them that's against the rules! But if you pitted two psychics against one another, wouldn't they have to rely on skill alone?

I can't say I know what a car or a drivers license is, so it must be something only in your world. Mhm! It's typically a party friends throw for each other, since it's that sort of special. [~~EXCEPT ALL HER FRIENDS WERE GOOONE~~ She's helped throw her fair share for some of the younger kids still in Lhant.]

They're a machine that allows one to go from one place to another much faster than on foot or horseback. However, one needs a license in order to drive it. At least, that's what I've been told.

[Jake takes a moment to mull it over.]

It sounds like a lot of fun!

Hm.. It does sound like something very useful, at least. We usually take an escort through Turtlez Transport, which is.. well, basically riding a large turtle. They're rather fast, for being "turtles".

They usually are! So why were you asking? Is a friend of yours turning sixteen?

Oh, nifty! I wouldn't mind hitching a ride on it if only for the sheer novelty of it!

Two of them would be, if they were here. No, no, I'm asking because I'll be turning 16 on December 1st.

[MENTAL NOTE, JAKE'S BDAY IS DECEMBER FIRST.]

Oh? I see then... that means I better prepare a party for you, huh? Hopefully by then I should have my own Fly HM so we can be in the same town!

Haha, you don't have to go through the trouble for that! Still, I wouldn't say no to you dropping by. It'd be great to meet you in person.

Everyone deserves a great sweet sixteen, so I'll make sure it happens. It would be great to meet you in person too! [Actually, he looks due for a hair cut already.]

[N'awww.]

Thank you, Cheria, I really appreciate it. I'll probably still be in Violet in that case. I've been training for the gym, but it's been fairly slow. [Sob, he's always due for a haircut.]

[He will get one when she gets there then.] You're quite welcome. I'll keep Violet in mind then as my next place to be! Maybe Eridan can help you train if we get there early enough.

[Yes good he needs that. He's been forgetting to do that.]

Great! I could use the help, really. All I know about Faulkner is that he uses bird Pokemon. I don't think he'll give Robin too much trouble, but you can't be too careful.

By the by, how are you two holding up on your end?

Let's see... birds don't do well against rock types, ice or electric, and are good against bugs and plant types. [Been studying her guide, yup yup!]

Well, we're doing pretty good I'd like to say! We went to the tournament and he made it to the second round before someone had the advantage. For now, we've just been walking back to Saffron City and taking our time to try and catch Pokemon as we find them.

Oh, I'm glad I didn't invest in a grass-type just yet, then. Perhaps I should focus on getting Robin stronger for this gym, then.

I've heard of the tournament being a thing that was going on! A shame I had to miss it. What's Saffron like?

That's... An interesting idea.

With time, I don't see why not. My Xatu is learning to read, and my Munna enjoys simple games like tic-tac-toe, but we haven't tried anything like chess yet.

I was worried they might get bored and start doing things they shouldn't when we have some down time, so I thought I'd ask if it was possible.

Oh, reading is an idea I didn't think of! Do you know if there's a place to borrow children's books in Violet City?

I might have to start with checkers before moving on to chess, though.

You could try the local library. But if you can't find anything, I could give you some exercises I wrote for Olivia. I'm in Violet, too, at the moment.

That would be great! Thank you very much! I'll try the library first. Um, but if I may ask, what are you doing in Violet?

Taking a break from traveling to collect my thoughts and record my experiences, primarily.

If they do, then you haven't been training them well enough.

Is the break working out alright for you?

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