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(Kyle)

The walk back to my house was slow and leisurely and I made a mental note that with tonight's paycheck I'd have to make sure to get Pokefood delivered for Skipper. In the meantime I'd have to pick a few berries and such around town. I could risk human food but I didn't want to make Skipper sick. Perhaps a quick visit to the Pokémon center and a conversation with Nurse Joy would be in order. I changed direction with a quick apology to Skipper. "I need to make sure I don't make ya sick boy so let's go talk with Nurse Joy at the Pokemon Center." "Kip?" said Skipper and I couldn't help my sigh. "It's not your fault bud. I just don't really know what I'm doing. So I do apologize for that. I've wanted to be a trainer for years and I apologize if I'm falling below your expectations." In answer to my words Skipper nuzzled my cheek again and his fins wagged showing he at least was in a happy mood despite my lack of probably basic knowledge in regards to his dietary needs.

Well I have to admit the affection and trust was nice even if we had just met today. I took another sip of coffee and moved to continue walking the somewhat familiar red roofed building looming above the houses and such around it further down the street. To be honest before today I never had a reason to go to the place. Sure everyone knew about Nurse Joy and Blissey but at the same time hearing about it through general knowledge and actual personal experience was quite different.

By the time my inner monologue had finally shut up we were outside the Pokemon Center doors. They were smooth and as I curiously waved my hand in front of them during which my reflection did the same that triggered the motion center and they slid open with a ding like elevator doors. Curious I eased us into the lobby and moved to be out of the way of the door as I looked around. It was all sleek and modern with white and red tile floors making a giant Pokeball in the center before the counter. There were several benches and plants around and a series of escalators one leading up and one leading down. In the corner was the PC for pokemon storage and finally the large counter made of a welcoming polished wood. Behind stood Nurse Joy and Blissey the pair seemed to be chatting with each other about something.

I approached the counter and as they turned towards me I bowed my head before asking "Nurse Joy? What might I be able to inquire about what food Skipper here could eat? And I'd like to get him checked over please. As far as I know he's not sick but I'd like to make sure." From my shoulder Skipper jumped onto the counter and looked up at the kindly Nurse and Blissey. Nurse Joy picked up Skipper and set him on a small little stretcher which Blissey wheeled off to the back then she looked to me. "Did the Proffessor give you a Pokedex?" I nod and fish it out before holding it out to her. She opened it and hit a few buttons then pulled up Mudkip's information. "There is a section here" she showed me on the screen. "That tells you what your pokemon can safely eat outside of Pokefood." She passed me back the device and about that time Blissey returned with Skipper who looked quite pleased with himself. "So how much for the checkup?" I asked and I got a suprised look. "Our services are free. You really don't get out much do you?" She remarked while Skipper bounded onto the counter and then up my out stretched arm. He seemed to be quite happy and nuzzled my cheek with a pleased noise fin wagging so fast is was making a slight wind.

I bid the Nurse a good day and waved before turning around and leaving with Skipper on my shoulder looking at the dietary information. "So no sweets for you...though apparently everything sour and dry is okay. I hummed gently as I kept flicking through information. "Seafood, Celery? Can you even chew that?" I wondered aloud before reaching up a finger to Skipper's cheek and while he playfully nipped me I couldn't find much in the way of teeth so I shrugged a shoulder. "We'll figure it out. Right bud?" I got a happy noise of affirmation. I began to head home figuring I could fix Skipper a snack from some stuff I still had there.

When I arrived I let Skipper on my counter before moving to the fridge and rooting around a bit. I didn't have seafood on hand but I did have the celery. I moved to chop it Thin as I could manage and small piling a small bowl high with the green root. Once it was done I moved it to Skipper's side and watched him eat. Either he hid his teeth or I was just lucky earlier. He devoured the food in two big chomps and a burp. "Wow." I muttered moving to pat his head impressed. "Will make sure to get more of that for later tonight then. It's to early in the day for me though Skipp." I got a curious look at that and smiled tiredly. "Gonna go to bed for Now Skipper. Take a nap and then when it's a bit darker outside Is when I get up for real and go to work. I run on a different schedule then most folks" Skipper seemed to understand but I wasn't quite sure if he did. I decided he'd learn my routine given a few days at my side.

Picking up Skipper I took him to my bedroom and put him up top near the pillows. I figured he would settle to the side so I moved to close my door and got Skipper's attention before directing said attention to the side bathroom. "If you need to go do it in there. Try to get into the tub if you can. If a mess happens I'll clean up the floor later." I pat Skipper's head and then settle myself into bed intending to nap.

When I woke up after about 5 hours I found Skipper looking at me and so I kissed the top of his head and moved to sit up slowly moving to set him on the floor and then headed to the bathroom myself. I braced myself to find a mess but suprisingly it was clean. "Are you okay bud?" I asked as the Mudkip followed me and I got a nod. I took care of what I needed to and then got dressed in my work uniform. "Let's get you a snack or two for work and i'll grab my own food as well." I move to the kitchen and get started chopping up and then putting some celery in a set of plastic containers for Skipper. My own food was pre packaged snacks and such. It wasn't REAL food but it was the best I could do.

I fixed myself a cup of coffee and while I let Skipper sniff it I kept him from actually drinking any. Hey coffee might be MY poision but I wouldn't risk the health of my Pokemon on purpose. I was also pretty sure that while it wouldn't kill him chasing the little scamp all over the hotel. I got enough exercise running up and down the stairs for guests. While we did have elevators I was trying to lose weight so using the stairs even if it tired me out was often alot more productive towards weight loss than the elevator. Though I did still occasionally give in when I needed to catch my breath.

Back on track I gathered my keys and wallet together grabbed my phone and charger and threw my bag over my shoulder that had our snacks and various other odds and ends. Then with Skipper on my shoulder I moved to start walking to work after locking the door. While I walked I played some music low singing softly. Skipper seemed to enjoy my singing which had me smiling as I pet him once more while walking getting a pleased noise from the Mudkip.