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Hm. It'd be a toss-up, really. A lot of the stuff I end up using isn't technically what it was originally purposed for. And if I can't find anything there, maybe we'll just have to resort to a broken cup or something from the bar.

[He pauses, tapping his finger against his chin.]

Actually that might be a better option...

I thought so too! If you still have the flowers on hand, we could probably drop by your room and pick one of them up for use.

[Poinsettia then mimics Donnie's thinking gesture, but is tapping two paws against their mouth instead.]

Actually . . . is it on the way to the room you were talking about, Donnie? I've heard there's a faster way to get around if I recall correctly . . .

The bar? Or the junk room? Junk room's kind of out of the way since it's not really a place that expects a lot of traffic. I mean, it's called junk room for a reason.

Have you not used the trams? They are pretty useful.

Th-The junk room I mean! [Thank goodness Donnie is there to help them remember the name of that place. There are so many places to remember at this point!] I-I just remembered that name; th-thank you.

And about those tr-tr—

[Poinsettia pauses themself for a brief yet awkward moment, then sheepishly admits something that may or may not take Donnie for a surprise.]

I — never used them. [Poinsettia puffs up their cheeks in complete awkwardness.] I thought it costs money, so I just chose to walk around.

[Attempting to ignore the fact that they totally didn't become super achey from walking that many miles.] At least I got to collect a lot of steps onto my communication device! It was . . . a lot.

[If Donnie was able to eye what was on their communication device, it would've been a ton of steps for him to see.]

[Donnie laughs.] If it costed anything, none of us would have probably had the correct currency to make use of it.

Whoever built this thing made it a point to install a transport system for organics, so you're highly encouraged to use it. No point in killing yourself just trying to get from one end of the ship to the other, that'd probably take like...weeks on foot.

[Poinsettia is now practically stunned to silence at this point, instantly dropping her jaw at the news.]

[Finally speaking up after a long amount of silence has fallen between the two of them.]

Yeah, I . . . might've fainted on the way to one of the rooms. Not that I remember the exact details, but even if I was able to use the t-trams . . . I don't think I'll be able to make it up because of how tall it is. [Ouch, Poinsettia. Just ouch, indeed.]

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Ohhhmymuffins, Poinsettia! If you need help, just ask!

[He frowns, arms set akimbo as he looks down at the little Pokémon.]

They'd be pointless if they were set up so we couldn't make use of them. There are ways up to each station stop, you just need to know where they are.

[Poinsettia began to sniffle, and began to nod along slowly.]

I-I will. And I'm sorry for not using the trams, Donnie. I-I didn't mean to make myself faint like that. [While Poinsettia is fully well aware that Donnie is just disappointed in them and not really that upset with them (or at least they hope so), the young hedgehog couldn't help but try to wipe away at the tears threatening to drip down their face.]

[Now looking up at the turtle boy with watery puppy-like eyes.] Donnie, are you mad at me? I'm sorry for not knowing any better, I will do better the next time I see a tram.

[Of course he was upset! The shaymin's proving to be quite reckless! And not even in ways he'd approve of!

Unfortunately it seems the boy's immune to waterworks and sad puppy faces.]

Yes, I'm mad, but so long as you promise not to do it again, it won't be a problem. Most of us here aren't from this universe. But that just means there's more of us available who will understand any of the problems or difficulties you might have, and if we've been here longer, can offer answers and solutions.

[Poinsettia sniffles, nodding vigorously as they took note of how upset Donnie was about what happened to them. They then wipe away at their face, now wet with tear stains.]

U-Understood, Donnie. I won't do it again, I promise you on that. I'll do my best not to put myself in danger the next time I come across something that needs anyone's help. [Especially Donnie's help, given how experienced he is with the R2's usual environment.]

[One might say he's being a bit harsh, but he's not really one to beat around the bush about such things. Unfortunately he's not one to sugarcoat things either.]

Good.

[His expression softens then.]

You take care of yourself, Poinsettia. People will probably get worried, otherwise.

[What a hypocrite. Not that he's really thinking about just how ironic it is for him to be giving such advice.]

. . . You too, Donnie. You too.

[As admirable it is to see how adaptable Donnie is for his age, Poinsettia couldn't help but worry for him for the very exact reason. Hopefully, Donnie doesn't overwhelm himself too much while doing his best to help others out in need.]

Do you still want me to help you look for the basin or should I stay behind for now. Sometimes I worry that you could hurt yourself while you're helping others out, and I don't want that to happen to someone so young . . .

[~~TOO LATE~~ Donnie blinks at that, his smile seeming a touch forced for just a split second before he shakes his head.]

I've got it. Won't even have to go to the junkroom for it. So just sit tight. Once we've got this installed, we can focus on figuring out how your garden's going to look.

[His smile is a lot more natural then, and he stoops down to give the shaymin a pat on the head before straightening. Before any other arguments can be made, his battle shell opens up, the violet glare of his jets flaring as he takes off and zooms towards the doorway.

Next stop, the bar!]

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finally . . . a tag back at long last

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do u want to handwave everything else or..?