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[a_sin_for_him]

[The video that suddenly pops up shows part of a tree and a bit of grass at first. Then a large Spheal fills the picture.

A Spheal in smoky eye shadow and as much lips as Lust managed to draw on with liner and lipstick. He looks immensely pleased with himself, and greets the viewing audience at large with a long, low, happy sounding 'spheeeaaaaaal' as he shows off the fancy face paint his trainer has been kind enough to let him wear again.

It takes all of a handful of seconds before Lust realizes what Guttle's up to, and she rushes in to grab her gear. She image shifts and wobbles for a moment before Lust's own face is visible.]

Guttle, what are you doing? Is this on?

[Yes. Yes it is. Her gaze shifts off screen, to give Guttle an exasperated look.]

And broadcasting to everyone, I see. I hope you're happy with yourself.

[Back to the screen.]

Don't anyone encourage him.

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[pipers_son]

Awwwww, but he looks dashin'.

[Says the man who wears makeup everyday, albeit more of the flashy circus kind.]

[a_sin_for_him]

You don't have to deal with him begging you to make him up in the morning.

I demonstrated on him once and now he wants me to do it all the time!

[pipers_son]

Heh, suppose not.

[...He has the opposite problem, actually, since Angel does a lot of his makeup nowadays.]

Thought about teachin' one of yer other Pokemon how ta do it for him?

[a_sin_for_him]

I suppose I could try... Chanteuse might be able to.

[Virago certainly wouldn't.]

I admit I've toyed with the idea of teaching them helpful tasks.

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[paladinlost]

Why not? The eye shadow's effect is lovely. He'd only need some mascara and carefully-selected blush...

[This is apparently Makeup For Men Day.]

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[a_sin_for_him]

Because I don't want to put it on him every morning, that's all.

I'm not going to deny he looks good in it.

I'm going to try and teach one of the others to do it for him, instead.

[pipers_son]

There ya go~. Some of 'em really get a knack for this kinda thing, I have ta say.

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[envy_the_sinners]

[COMPLETELY ignoring that Guttle clearly loves it...]

What did you do to that poor thing?!

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[paladinlost]

Ah, I can see why that could be troublesome, especially as he has no opposable thumbs or even hands. Still, if you intend to select one of your Pokémon as your team's makeup artist, I'd suggest teaching it all the subleties of the color wheel first.

[Speaking from experience here.]

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[a_sin_for_him]

Exactly what he wanted me to do.

It's makeup, and he likes it.

[a_sin_for_him]

Yes, I spoke to a woman who'd taught hers to cook, once.

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[a_sin_for_him]

I only have the same colors.

Maybe I should look into something new, when I'm back in town.

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[paishodown]

[Miss Makeup Enthusiast watches the spectacle with a mix of mild disbelief and amusement. When the woman she's assuming is the Pokémon's trainer comes onscreen...]

Did you do that for him?

[And he... likes it?]

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[envy_the_sinners]

He is a Pokémon.

[Yes, Scar, what is your point?]

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[a_sin_for_him]

And water's wet.

I'm not sure what you're implying.

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[a_sin_for_him]

I did.

He asked me to.

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[paladinlost]

You certainly should, for both yourself and your Spheal. A little variety can lead to striking results, and I've no doubt your Spheal would appreciate shades selected with his coloring in mind.

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[envy_the_sinners]

[Neither is he!]

Why were you putting makeup on him in the first place?

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[a_sin_for_him]

I was showing someone else how to over the gear and Greed was asleep. I need someone to demonstrate on.

He likes it, he wants to wear it. It's not hurting him any.

[pipers_son]

I think just about anythin' ya can think of, Pokemon can do it as well as a human can. They're clever like that.

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[a_sin_for_him]

I've never worn any other colors.

He can pick out whatever he likes, if it makes him happy.

[fourwayconnection]

[He's started something horrible, hasn't he. Oh well. Kirikou gives a thumbs up.]

Lookin' good, Guttle.

[a_sin_for_him]

This is all your fault, you realize.

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[paladinlost]

...Never? You somehow managed to find a fitting and elegant color combination on your first attempt, without making comparisons with other sets?

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[paishodown]

...He did?

[Pause...]

You're sure he wasn't looking for the treats?