video--morning, probably sometime mid-Achtom?

[twistedempathy]

[Sometime relatively early in the squeaking problem, once it starts getting hard to sleep, Will finally makes his presence known on the network. He's still laying in bed as he flips the video on, hair a fluffy mess but mask firmly in place; the bedhead isn't helped in the slightest by the Flareon cuddled up against his chest, who seems quite intent on sleepily grooming him.]

Hi, everyone! I'm sure my household isn't the only one with a Rattata problem lately. Don't you all think they're getting louder at night?

Anyway, I noticed something! It actually seems quieter when I'm not trying to sleep alone--it's almost like they're avoiding my room when I've got a napping buddy?

[The camera pans as he turns it away from himself and the Flareon. Now, it's showing a Chansey curled up in a blanket nest; a Xatu is brooding over her like a mother bird, head tucked under her wing.]

I don't know, it could be just my imagination. But why not test it out and share our results here, if it's going to be hard to sleep anyway? If anyone wants to try sleeping together, with me or your roommate or whoever else you want, let's hear if you start feeling better!

[It's not even an innuendo. Unless you want it to be, of course. Shocking, right? He's just going to offer his services as a bedwarmer if people want them. For Science!11 Also for Cuddles.]

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[twistedempathy]

[Isn't that closer to Mega Evolving? Will nods thoughtfully, reaching out to scoop Arche into his lap as he sits up.]

I guess you're right..... there's too many worlds out there for things to look the same everywhere, huh?

Arche here used to be something called an Eevee. Those are really special cases--they can evolve into lots of different things, with a couple different methods! But she wanted to be a Flareon, so to evolve into that, I had to give her a Fire Stone. They're kind of..... I guess you might just call them magic rocks? They're crystals that radiate fire energy.

[begguiling]

Is that kind of thing common on your planet? I'd love to see one! Who doesn't like pretty rocks?

[Especially energy-radiating crystals! That kind of thing is pretty common where Magolor's from too, but he just never gets tired of anything that holds mysterious power, so sue him.]

Maybe I've just been waiting to evolve all this time! Hehehe!

[twistedempathy]

It's sooooort of common? I guess you might consider it a semi-precious stone. Lots of Pokémon evolve with those elemental stones, but you need a big enough piece to do it. So it can get a little expensive.

[Have a playful grin. Time to menace him with affection?]

I don't happen to have one with me--but you know, some Pokémon only evolve through strong bonds of love and friendship. Maybe you'll evolve if we cuddle you enough!

[begguiling]

Is that so . . . ?

[What would he evolve into with enough cuddles . . . he'd do it if it were powerful enough, but . . .

His smile is one of those kind of awkward nervous ones.]

We'll find out! Especially if you're right about this mouse hack. I'll be up to my ears in cuddling whether I like it or not! I'll report back if I feel any stronger ♥

[twistedempathy]

Mmhmm~ ♥

[Awww, Magolor, he's just playing with you! It'd be pretty tough for multiple people to contribute to you evolving into something powerful and adorable through the Power of Friendship, anyway. Not that he'd object to seeing whatever cool new shape a Halcandran could take.....]

I'll be interested to hear if you do! Sounds like you've really been hurting for a good night's sleep, if you're going ears-deep right off the bat.