Right! They're small enough ta be manageable, don't ya think? And they're new ta folks from around here, so the novelty outta keep 'em interested in that!
[Of this, he's fairly confident considering how much value is placed on Pokemon here to begin with. Something new and only seen at the circus should keep visitors steady, at the very least.]
[Oh boy, explaining Pokemon logic- let's not. Or, at least, not quite.]
Yeah, but... Well, they just showed up 'round the same time you did, so no one knows much 'bout 'em yet. It might take 'em a long while ta grow up for us ta worry.
...Or they might grow up real quick, but we can take care a that if it happens.
[Realizing they're being looked at, more than a few of the little cubs come tumbling her way with those up front trying to peer back at her.]
[At the offering of a hand, most of the cubs shove forward. Unfortunately, there's too many of them. Can you say "lion cub pile up"? One adventurous one seems to be doing her best to just climb on top of her siblings in order to get closer.]
[The face of a woman who actually finds something cute but doesn't want to be caught thinking that it was because she'd already made a big deal about not being pleased by something.
That is Beast's face. Right now.
As she tentatively reached out to scratch the adventurous cub's ear.]
[Oh, he recognizes that look, and Joker turns his head away with his hand covering his mouth as he tries not to laugh. Or, at least, he tries not to laugh very loudly.]
[The little cub practically seems to glow as she's scratched behind the ear, a low squeaky sort of purr coming out from her chest. Victory for the lion cub, yessss.]
[Beast made a face at that, mostly because wow Joker no? And partly to stop her expression from softening at the sight of his smile that... Well. Part of her knew he was still hiding things. But. It was a better smile than the last ones she'd seen on him. That night.]
[Maybe he's hiding things, but, well... When isn't he? He'd rather her happy than burdened with some of the things he knows. Besides, ta least he's a little genuine when he laughs.]
Lemme see... There's Rose Red and Snow White, 'course. Rapunzel, too! A lot of 'em I had ta do a hard bit a thinkin', but it's good I know my tall tales, eh?
Is it really 'ard thinkin' if ye just snatch names out a children's stories?
[Anyone listening would probably feel "wow, harsh, Beast, lay off the guy", but beneath the gruff tone was actually... maybe the happiest she'd been since she arrived.]
Which ones are catchin' yer eye then? Or do ya need a bit more time?
[There's a couple of troublemakers in the mix, that much he's noticed, but he's sure any of the faults the little cubs bring along with them is noting Beast can't handle.]
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[Of this, he's fairly confident considering how much value is placed on Pokemon here to begin with. Something new and only seen at the circus should keep visitors steady, at the very least.]
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[Beast crouched down, still keeping a bit of a distance but examining the pokemon from each angle.]
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Yeah, but... Well, they just showed up 'round the same time you did, so no one knows much 'bout 'em yet. It might take 'em a long while ta grow up for us ta worry.
...Or they might grow up real quick, but we can take care a that if it happens.
[Realizing they're being looked at, more than a few of the little cubs come tumbling her way with those up front trying to peer back at her.]
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[Betty sure hadn't. But at least when they're small there's less a chance of mauling.
Very. Very warily, Beast held her hand out to be inspected, moving cautiously.]
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[At the offering of a hand, most of the cubs shove forward. Unfortunately, there's too many of them. Can you say "lion cub pile up"? One adventurous one seems to be doing her best to just climb on top of her siblings in order to get closer.]
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That is Beast's face. Right now.
As she tentatively reached out to scratch the adventurous cub's ear.]
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[The little cub practically seems to glow as she's scratched behind the ear, a low squeaky sort of purr coming out from her chest. Victory for the lion cub, yessss.]
I think that one's Costanza... I think.
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Stop it.
- Except she. Doesn't stop scratching.]
Ye done named 'em all?
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[He leans against the fence as well, wiggling his fingers towards some of the cubs as he grins over at her.]
There's a pair named Ella and Cinder somehow in this mess.
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Thought that was clever, did ye?
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[He'd been missing this.]
Thought it mighta been a lil' clever!
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A little longer wouldn't hurt her. (Maybe.)]
An' 'ow clever 'ave ye been with the rest a them, then?
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Lemme see... There's Rose Red and Snow White, 'course. Rapunzel, too! A lot of 'em I had ta do a hard bit a thinkin', but it's good I know my tall tales, eh?
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[Anyone listening would probably feel "wow, harsh, Beast, lay off the guy", but beneath the gruff tone was actually... maybe the happiest she'd been since she arrived.]
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The tiniest mite a credit.
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[He leans down to scratch behind the ear of a cub that hasn't been able to get past the large pile clamoring for Beast's attention.]
Think they're good enough for a bit a play, then?
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[She doesn't relish trying to train more than a pair at a time. Mainly because once they got bigger, well...]
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[There's a couple of troublemakers in the mix, that much he's noticed, but he's sure any of the faults the little cubs bring along with them is noting Beast can't handle.]
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[Wanted them a bit adventurous, energetic... but not as aggressive, or rebellious...]
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[It... might not take too long. Maybe. Hopefully.]
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[Is she ever going to let that go?
Maybe no.]
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I couldn't help it. What's a circus without lions and tigers and things like that?
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[But she'll let it go (FOR NOW), instead content to just sit and watch the little critters and take notes on which looks the most trainable.]