We can't do all of the things you'd normally do, but uh....
You know what? Get out your Pumkaboo for this. [He pats Connor's hip.] I'll make sure Woody comes along. They'll set the mood.
I don't think scary stories would be as scary for you, but we could try anyway.
[And finally Hank reluctantly gets up, bunching the blankets around Connor so the warmth doesn't leave him.] You nap in the meantime. [They should get some real rest before they hit the road again.]
[It’s true that scary stories might not work well on Connor, but it’s not like he’s incapable of being spooked. He just might be prone to picking the stories apart.]
I’ll try to wait for you to come back.
[But predictably, he’s out like a light within minutes of Hank actually leaving.]
[Hank spends plenty of time out asking about costumes. He picks out costumes for his dogs as well, also Slowpokes to match. He picks up a variety of cheap candy, everything from candy bars to those powdery little discs and some candy corn. He figures what Connor doesn't eat, the Pokemon will like. He even gets a couple of caramel apples, the sort covered in crushed nuts.]
[He goes all out. He even gets Connor a better cushion.]
[Though he gets back and finds Connor fast asleep, and remains quiet as he moves around the room putting down his recent purchases. He can't bear to wake him up. Not after all that travelling.]
[Connor sleeps for a little while longer, before shifting awake with a grumble and sitting up, looking for Hank as he rubs his eye. He sees Hank’s new belongings and goes over to investigate them, but not before finally letting out his pokemon (with the exception of Rocky). Crockett beeps as Connor pulls out the Slowpoke outfit for it, and he smiles as he puts it on.]
[Hank's already settled down by the time that Connor wakes up, with Woody at his side trying to read a book that Hank is turning pages for. Apparently he likes entertaining the Pokemon; more unfortunate residue from having been a dad.]
[He looks over at Connor.]
I got you a candied apple and some cheap Halloween candy to try. Don't eat too much at once.
[He's warned him before. He'll do it again. Man the Magneton looks damn strange in a costume. But not unhappy, really.]
[The Magneton even does a twirl after the costume has been successfully put on. Buntz seems excited for his own costume, so it looks like Connor is going to have to dress up all of the pokemon right now.]
I’ll try to remember. It made me feel unwell last time.
[Hank just watches fondly as Connor dresses them all up. His own press their doggish noses eagerly at Connor, wanting attention. Even Woody floats over.]
[It's kind of a bizarre scene. Connor surrounded by magical fucking creatures wanting to be dressed up.]
You're one song away from being a Disney princess.
[He seems happy enough with his task, though he isn't sure what a Disney princess does exactly. That sort of thing was never programmed into him. Finally he has one costume left, for Rocky. It's only a snout and ears thankfully, there's no way Connor would have gotten a full outfit on the Onix.
He looks around at the pokemon all dressed up, and gives Hank a smile.]
[Connor can be grotesquely and disgustingly adorable sometimes, when he's not eating tylenol. Hank watches this whole scenario like its a show all on its own.]
Costumes and candy really are the important part. Then I gotta think up some scary stories- I guess we'll listen to that recording I did for the radio too.
[Connor will listen to that, right? He doesn't care that much about other people doing it, he just wants Connor too.]
[Connor takes the bag and opens it for the pokemon, taking a piece and handing it to Buntz before trying some himself. He then feeds some to Woody, before petting him.]
I’ll just bring Crockett and Buntz, then. And I’ll swap Lacey out for Patches.
[He puts the Growlithe back in her pokeball so he can swap her out for the Pumpkaboo at the PokeCenter.]
Lead the way. [Hank says, following after. Woody is probably the most eager, rushing around like a kid and looking at everyone's Halloween decorations. He's no different at the Pokecenter, trying to steal pine cones and tiny pumpkins from displays. Hank's having to stop him over and over, before he sees the Pumpkaboo taken out.]
[It might as well be love at first sight.]
[He reaches his little arms for her, wanting to pick her up and carry her so badly.]
She'll kick your ass if you're not being polite. [Hank warns him.]
[The Pumpkaboo is a large lady, floating by Connor and making a curious “boo?” sound at Woody. She drifts over to him though, and repeats herself. She’s twice the size of the Phantump so when he reaches for her she floats a little as he carries her, making it easier for him.
Connor realises he needs to get a Slowpoke outfit for Patches as well.]
So did Kermit and Miss Piggy. Sometimes things play out that way. [He pats Woody's head, even if his face is pressed up against the Pumpkaboo's side in his attempt to "carry" her.]
She's a whole lot of woman so be careful not to bump into anything with her.
[And then to Connor.]
Alright. Let's go see some Halloween things. I wonder if they do the fake haunted houses here or if they're pokemon themed.
[Connor gives Hank a clueless look at the muppets reference, before leading the way back out of the center and onto the street. He’s preoccupied with watching Woody and Patches, so he nearly falls over a Slowpoke on the way out.]
I would assume everything is pokemon themed, but we can look. Patches needs a costume, though.
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[Who wouldn't want to see a Pikachu dressed as a Slowpoke?]
We can celebrate on the road. I'm not sure how, though. I don't know what people do for Halloween.
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You know what? Get out your Pumkaboo for this. [He pats Connor's hip.] I'll make sure Woody comes along. They'll set the mood.
I don't think scary stories would be as scary for you, but we could try anyway.
[And finally Hank reluctantly gets up, bunching the blankets around Connor so the warmth doesn't leave him.] You nap in the meantime. [They should get some real rest before they hit the road again.]
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[It’s true that scary stories might not work well on Connor, but it’s not like he’s incapable of being spooked. He just might be prone to picking the stories apart.]
I’ll try to wait for you to come back.
[But predictably, he’s out like a light within minutes of Hank actually leaving.]
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[He goes all out. He even gets Connor a better cushion.]
[Though he gets back and finds Connor fast asleep, and remains quiet as he moves around the room putting down his recent purchases. He can't bear to wake him up. Not after all that travelling.]
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[He looks over at Connor.]
I got you a candied apple and some cheap Halloween candy to try. Don't eat too much at once.
[He's warned him before. He'll do it again. Man the Magneton looks damn strange in a costume. But not unhappy, really.]
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I’ll try to remember. It made me feel unwell last time.
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[It's kind of a bizarre scene. Connor surrounded by magical fucking creatures wanting to be dressed up.]
You're one song away from being a Disney princess.
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[He seems happy enough with his task, though he isn't sure what a Disney princess does exactly. That sort of thing was never programmed into him. Finally he has one costume left, for Rocky. It's only a snout and ears thankfully, there's no way Connor would have gotten a full outfit on the Onix.
He looks around at the pokemon all dressed up, and gives Hank a smile.]
I think I like Halloween so far.
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Costumes and candy really are the important part. Then I gotta think up some scary stories- I guess we'll listen to that recording I did for the radio too.
[Connor will listen to that, right? He doesn't care that much about other people doing it, he just wants Connor too.]
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[Connor just likes any excuse to hear Hank's voice.]
Have you had any rest yet? You should sleep a little before we leave again.
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[He gets up out of the chair he's sitting in, collecting his things.]
Come on. Let's go out. See if there's anything festive you wanna do in town. [And he'll try to grab a book of scary stories or something.]
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[Connor gets up too, followed by the small army of pokemon dressed as Slowpoke.]
Are all of the pokemon coming?
[He knows Crockett is, and Buntz answers for himself by climbing up on Connor’s shoulder.]
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[Tubbs, Hunter, and Luann are up for their pokemon Slowpoke adventure. Woody, however, picks up one of the bags of candy and holds it up to Connor.]
I think he wants some.
[Hank says. And vaguely wonders if Woody remembers trick or treating.]
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I’ll just bring Crockett and Buntz, then. And I’ll swap Lacey out for Patches.
[He puts the Growlithe back in her pokeball so he can swap her out for the Pumpkaboo at the PokeCenter.]
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[It might as well be love at first sight.]
[He reaches his little arms for her, wanting to pick her up and carry her so badly.]
She'll kick your ass if you're not being polite. [Hank warns him.]
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Connor realises he needs to get a Slowpoke outfit for Patches as well.]
They seem to get on well already.
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She's a whole lot of woman so be careful not to bump into anything with her.
[And then to Connor.]
Alright. Let's go see some Halloween things. I wonder if they do the fake haunted houses here or if they're pokemon themed.
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I would assume everything is pokemon themed, but we can look. Patches needs a costume, though.