A Castform. My shock must have been evident on my face. after all she was offering me a Castform. Never mind that I may have wanted one, I wanted to know how she knew that.
“Castform are not an Ice type, they’re Normal typed. Why would you offer me a Castform?” My question ringing in my ears. Why? Why?
“Based off of what you just told me you want an Ice type to overcome your fear. That would be a terrible way to start off a Pokémon journey. You shouldn't fear your starter, your starter should be helping you, not be source of fear. Giving you an Ice type right off the bat would be a hindrance to you and a disservice to whatever Pokémon I got you.
“Honestly, you need therapy, Mr. Frost. And while I'm willing to help you, I'm not going to subject an Ice type Pokémon to you, just so you can feel better. Get better first. And then we will see about getting you an Ice type. In the meantime, a Castform will provide you with the weather condition you're looking for, Hail or Snowscape, while also a way to get out of the weather condition via Sunny Day or Rain Dance to help you adjust at your own pace. So while I don't mind helping you, you're not getting an Ice type until you're over your fear.
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“Castform is my compromise. And honestly, your reason for wanting Ice type is terrible.” Lady Jada responded.
“I actually wanted to be an Ice specialist.” I say quietly.
“A Specialist!? Why!?” the aghast look on her face as she spoke irking me.
“Where I'm from, we had a story of a hero that dressed up in a costume to fight crime. When his oldest friend asked him on why he chose a specific model for his costume, the hero said it was because it terrified him. And that while he was afraid, he wanted the criminals to share his fear.
“And while I don't plan on hunting criminals, I am being hunted. And I want the Ultra Beasts to be afraid too. Because if they are afraid, they won't come after me.”
Lady Jada sighed under her breath, “Therapy. Definitely need therapy.” before asking what the hero choose to dress up as. When I told her, she only sighed again.
I wonder when I will get my starter.