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[Egon nods slowly.]

Hm. An interesting name.

[He doesn't...listen...to popular music. At Jolene's chirp, Faraday's eye widens and she grabs Egon's shoulders, shaking him back and forth. Egon knows a lot about science! He can definitely help with science stuff! He taught her sister, Kölliker, everything about science! Egon's glasses get knocked askew as he tries to remove her claws from his shoulders.]

Ouch--Faraday, what are you--?!

[unabates]

[ jolene gives a little "vee!" of excitement, bouncing on jack's leg. jack has to put a hand on her to get her to settle down. ]

What are you two going on about?

[ jolene gives a little trill, curling her tendrils around her eyes until they look like glasses. when jack just gives her a confused look, she looks around and hops down, coming back with a piece of paper and a pen.

she writes something down, tongue sticking out, and then shows it to jack.

it says syntiss.

thankfully that's enough for jack to squint at it and then look at egon. ]

Scientist?

[ jolene chirps again and then points all her tendrils at herself excitedly. ]

You want to be a scientist?

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[she's so TALENTED]

Scientist?

[Egon repeats Jack, raising an eyebrow. He glances back at Faraday, who nods aggressively and makes an excited growl. He looks back towards the PokéGear, tilting his head to the side.]

Hmm. If Jolene shows any further interest in science, I could offer for her to help participate in future experiments. I'm sure Ray would enjoy having another small mammal to assist him.

[Keeping in mind that "basic" reading for Egon is, like, college level dissertations on incredibly niche topics.]

[unabates]

[ she is definitely trying as hard as she can!

jolene bounces back up into jack's lap, giving another couple excited veevees. jack chuckles. ]

If you're willing to let her help, then I'll let you know. She definitely needs to get her reading up a little more, but it'd be nice to offer her a goal.

Plus, you know. Four hands.

[ jolene chirps her thanks to faraday for managing to get jack's attention on this. ]

[pkemeter]

[Egon inclines his head towards the camera. Faraday makes a delighted, crackling noise, clasping her claws together.]

Of course. The pursuit of science is important, and it is equally important to foster this natural curiosity from a young age. Soon enough, she'll be building anything with those four limbs of hers.

[Of course, Jack's answer might change based on the fact Egon tends to go to extremes regarding his work...but he doesn't have to know that.]

[unabates]

Yeah, I don't want to discourage anyone from trying to do their best.

[ in the background, crawling into view and maybe ever so slightly jealous? yeah, that's crybaby, her ears are flat.

jack raises a hand to pet jolene's ears. ]

I'll be interested to see what she does. Thanks, you two.

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[Egon nods.]

Of course. I am always welcome to furthering enthusiasm of science in the new generation.

[The only problem is that he's not a good teacher. He notices Crybaby crawling around and raises an eyebrow.]

...Ah. Hello, small cat.

[It seems somewhat rude to call her Crybaby....]

[unabates]

[ small cat? jack raises an eyebrow but looks behind him, and sees crybaby on the bed, ears back. ]

What are you up to? C'mere, Baby.

[ he calls her over. she perks up and hops down, leaping up on his shoulder. she rubs her head against his cheek, giving a Look to Jolene... who is utterly oblivious, making her own conversation with faraday. ]

I think she's fine without the science.