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[ladywithnovoice]

Does anyone have any tips on how to help grieving Psychic type Pokemon? Especially when you're not exactly at your most chipper either, so they're picking up on it, and it's just making things worse.

I've tried to give them space, but I don't think it's helping. They weren't originally mine, and I think they're still upset about having lost their previous trainer.

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[envy_the_sinners]

[It's not the same situation, but...]

One of mine, an Espurr, greatly dislikes loud noises, or being surrounded by many people. I find that quiet environments and soft blankets are best for settling her.

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[ladywithnovoice]

Soft blankets... It might be a little tricky considering it's the middle of summer, but I think I should be able to find something.

I wonder if I can find a nice quiet place away from the busier parts of the city, let them enjoy that.

[envy_the_sinners]

My Espurr takes comfort in them, regardless. I find her bundled in them even though she may be drenched in sweat.

Taking them out for a day trip into the woods may be healing. Or whatever the Pokémon's natural environment may be.

[ladywithnovoice]

Hopefully she doesn't get heatstroke!

I'm currently in Cianwood... Do you think one of the Safari Zones might be quiet enough, if I choose one that doesn't get visited often?

[envy_the_sinners]

When it becomes a concern, I put ice packs over the blankets. I think they make her feel secure, and I would rather that than her being anxious because she is in the open.

I have never been to Cianwood before, but there are many natural features there, correct?

[ladywithnovoice]

Yes. It's a town by the sea. All the pamphlets about the Safari Zone say it has a lot of different habitats, too.

[envy_the_sinners]

That may be a good place to go, then. Depending on where the Pokémon originally came from, they may be more at ease in a less urban setting.

[ladywithnovoice]

If nothing else, maybe it helps get everyone's mind off of things.

Thanks for helping.

[envy_the_sinners]

The quiet, I have found, is always best for calming down.

You are welcome. Good luck.

[ladywithnovoice]

Good luck with your own Pokemon too. It sounds like she has a pretty good trainer, however, so I guess she'll be fine.

[envy_the_sinners]

Thank you.

[That... actually really means a lot.]

[ladywithnovoice]

I'm just calling it like I see it. (=^･^=)

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[stonebird]

Why is your Pokémon grieving - if you do not mind me inquiring?

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[ladywithnovoice]

They miss their trainer. He left some time ago, and some of his Pokemon got left with me.

He was a bit stoic, and not the most social of people, but I think they were all fond of him in their own way.

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[stonebird]

I am sure they are grateful for your aid. Time will help them heal, though they can likely sense your pain too if they are psychic.

Perhaps you should reassure them that you will care for them?

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[ladywithnovoice]

Them sensing my own emotions is definitely a problem. You can't really put on a strong face when they can see right past it.

I've tried, but a little more reassurance never hurt... I know all of his Pokemon fairly well. We were traveling partners.

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[unkinder]

How long have they been acting this way?

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[ladywithnovoice]

It's been a couple of months now.

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[unkinder]

...if that's the case, giving them space isn't going to be the solution. You have to talk to them.

[silentscales]

Sometimes gentle petting can help relax even snakes! says Ruskin.

[cawsforalarm]

Psychic-type or not, it doesn't matter. All Pokémon are Pokémon, and they all feel bad...

Maybe instead of giving them space, you could kinda... get a little closer, I guess? When stuff like that happened to me, I hated to be alone. I wanted someone to listen and hug me and tell me it was gonna be okay, you know? Even if they couldn't actually make it okay, it felt nice just for someone to be there.

I dunno if that helps. Might not be how humans do it. But that's how I do it.

[ladywithnovoice]

Well, they're not human either. Maybe it'll help. Than you.

If it's not too rude to ask, what are you if you're not a human? I'm just curious.

[cawsforalarm]

Oh, I'm human! But I always hung out with animals, not humans.

[ladywithnovoice]

Oh that's interesting. I think that makes you even more qualified for advice.

What kind of animals did you hang out with?

[cawsforalarm]

Like, all of them? I used to travel around a lot in my homeworld, so I got to meet a lot of different animals. We always ended up leaving sooner or later so I had to say goodbye, but it was nice while it lasted.

[ladywithnovoice]

That's amazing. I'm kind of jealous that you got to travel so much.

Have you talked with that many Pokemon here?

[cawsforalarm]

Yeah, well, I did it for my job, so it wasn't all for funsies. We usually set up camp because there were none of your crow-tels that you have around here.

[See what he did there? Eh? Eh?]

And yeah!!! Even in the big cities, Pokémon are literally EVERYWHERE. Which is great! It shows they can adapt to their environment, even when humans mess it up!

[ladywithnovoice]

Ha ha, very nice. (ᗒᗜᗕ)՛̵̖

They really are impressive! Even different cities have different Pokemon that have adapted to them. It feels like no matter what, they can make themselves at home.

[cawsforalarm]

Why thank you.

Well, Pokémon are resilient... like the ones who you just met. They'll keep on living... you just kinda gotta sit with 'em and listen to their problems.

Well, you won't understand what they say, but you know.

[ladywithnovoice]

It's true.

Fortunately, there's a lot to live for here.

[cawsforalarm]

Hehe, you think so?

I don't 'live for' much of anything, I just kind of keep on keeping on. [And has as much fun as possible on the way, of course.]

[ladywithnovoice]

There's nothing that's ever caught your attention?

[presentyourbadge]

There's not a whole lot you can do but give them your support, I'm afraid.

At least, not as far as I know.

[ladywithnovoice]

It's tough. Have you had to deal with it before?

[presentyourbadge]

The first time I was here, a close friend of mine disappeared. She had a Ghost Pokemon with her...not exactly psychic, but pretty close, you know, with the weird mystical powers and all.

I think it goes without saying that Pokemon form a special bond with their trainers, but once things get into the supernatural...geez.

[ladywithnovoice]

I can imagine. How did you deal with it?

[presentyourbadge]

Well, I tried to keep her in my party often. Helped her socialize with my other Pokemon...I had quite a few of them that had come from other trainers, so I think they found comfort in that.

Sometimes I'd talk to her about Maya -- that was her trainer -- but I don't know if that actually HELPED, or if I'm just a good storyteller.

[ladywithnovoice]

I'm no storyteller, unfortunately, but I'll see what I can do.

I'm sure the rest of my Pokemon will be more than glad to help them feel at home.

[presentyourbadge]

The company of other Pokemon is what seems to help best.

They can understand each other better than we can, after all.

[ladywithnovoice]

That's true.

Have you heard of many people who are able to understand their Pokemon? Without the help of a Psychic type.

[lullabytes]

Maybe you could talk about their owner with them...?

[ladywithnovoice]

So the idea would be to focus on the good memories, then?

[lullabytes]

Yes. I have a lot of friends who left this place, and for me...thinking of the happy times we had together, or talking about those times, makes me feel better. Even though they're gone, the memories we made together aren't gone, you know...?

[ladywithnovoice]

That's a good plan. It'll be a little difficult, but... I think we can manage together.

Thank you. Your Pokemon must be glad to be with you.