#planetreeprof

“As you can see, there’s a high rise in ‘Shiny’ Pokemon residing, here, in the Nature Preserve.”

Silver hadn't been talking to Sycamore in particular, he was talking at one of the ghostly figures he could barely make out in the darkness. In fact, he was completely preoccupied with finding food that he didn't notice Rubis either. He was hungry, and not in the mood to steal actual valuables at this point in time. He just wanted something to eat. He had already eaten some things, but he was still hungry.

He stowed away on a boat to another region accidentally, and upon finding himself in a strange place he immediately began to search for decent food and water. It took him a while to reach Lumiose City, but he managed to avoid other people along the way. 

How he came across Sycamore’s living place was an accident, but he could smell food. And that got his drive to feel full activated. He managed to sneak in through a window that was unlocked but closed, and made his way straight for the kitchen in desperation, only apologizing to his voices when he accidentally dropped something in the darkness.

His clothing was torn at the ends, and looked skinnier than what a boy his age should be.

The growl and a human voice snapped him out of his frantic search for food and he froze like a Stantler in the headlights of a car. He was terrified, especially of the Garchomp. Being a fire type made him weak to Ground type attacks, and all of his own attacks would be ineffective against her.

“...Shit...”

His ears flattened against his skull as he prepared for a fight with the Garchomp, but made no move to attack her. He wasn't going to attack unless provoked, and Garchomps could be nasty when they wanted to be. He wasn't going to incur her rage.

That is an interesting question. I do believe that these Pokemon belong in the listing, without regard to how they came to exist. They are still living, breathing, fully functional Pokemon, and as such should be studied like any others. If anything, they warrant a bit of extra observation, to understand how they get on in their environment, as they were not born of natural means. What instinct sets do they have? What sort of social procedures do they use? Can they breed? If so, in what lineage types can they breed?

I do think that they should be listed as created or modified in their entries, as that is an important detail about that specific Pokemon, but I do not consider them in-genuine as compared to naturally occurring Pokemon.

Personally, I encourage trainers to meet many types of Pokemon, and to catch the ones that they want to get to know better, but I do always have concern for the ones that seek out legendarily powerful Pokemon. Created or not, high-powered and often aggressive Pokemon should be approached very carefully, and certainly not at beginner level. The Dex lists all known Pokemon, created or otherwise, as it is a chronicle of extant species in our world, not because it makes it easier for a trainer to super power their teams.

There is always a strong word of caution around the artificially created Pokemon, in the fact that they are often designed with specific purposes. Many of these creatures are created as weapons, and their personalities and default behaviors can be reflective of that. They are inclined to be volatile in nature, often unstable in temperament, and highly confused about their existence, where they fit in the world, and about what to do with their lives once they escape the hands of their creators. These poor Pokemon require extreme caution, and generally, specially tailored training to work effectively with them. I never suggest any of my trainers attempt to confront or capture these creatures, personally. I have no desire to explain to any parents why their child got severely wounded or killed on a mission I assigned them.

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Well, she really doesn't have a whole lot of family, being that it really is just her and her father, but she does consider close friends to be of equal value. She is very careful to never leave them feeling ostracized, unwelcome, or as though they rate lower than her career. She struggles with abandonment issues internally, although she never gives voice to this deep-seated pain she carries. This leads her to harbor a hidden fear of making someone she cares for feel as though she is unreachable or like they are unimportant in her life.

She does, however, have very set and for the most part, strictly enforced set of boundaries on abuse of her very generous and caring nature. She will not drop everything and come running for every issue and trouble, but she will always find time to talk about it, even of over a phone or video chat. She is a very dedicated friend and family member, valuing communication, trust, and loyalty above all else. She is a very willing giver, although she does get frustrated with it being taken advantage of at times. Still, she rarely speaks against those she cares for, and when she does she is usually cautious of wording.

This said, Juniper is inclined to being a very cheeky sass-master, and she can and will hone that sharp wit against people when opportunity strikes. Those she's closest to generally get to know when she's serious versus when she's just being cheeky, as she is possessed of a very playful, sometimes bordering on mischievous personality. This offsets her typical professionalism and genuinely kind disposition very nicely, allowing for a wide range of reactions and interactions, depending on mood and opportunity. She very seldom says anything out of malice, however, although this can happen, and her words can be very biting.

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I'm guessing you mean her Minccino, not the sweetener lol.

Juniper and Sugar met a few times over the course of two weeks, before she opted to catch the little imp. She was found several times, rummaging through Juniper's backpack, helping herself to the food she had in one of the pockets.

At first, she ran as soon as she saw a human approaching, but she didn't run very far. She hid in the trees, sort of stalking after her. During this time, Juniper was actually doing a field study, so her home, so to speak, was just a tent. The crafty little minccino chewed a hole into one of the edges of the fabric, slipping in and out to swipe food. This didn't last, as eventually she began sneaking out shiny objects, like the slides, vacutainers, syringes, and even a magnifying glass.

Growing tired of discovering her stuff going missing, she decided to adopt a watch and wait procedure. She stayed outside of the tent, sitting between a few bushes, a camouflage blanket wrapped around her. When she saw the little creature trying to make off with one of her test tubes, she had finally had enough, chasing after the small Pokemon with intent to get back what the minccino had stolen. The little fluffball eventually lead her right to its horde. Juniper moved toward it, and the little creature cowered, tucking itself into its tail.

She did recover everything that was taken, and originally planned to leave the little creature as she found it, but pity quickly gripped her heart, as she realized the little animal was frozen in terror. It was as though it feared for its life in the presence of a trainer, and she knelt beside her, offering a piece of a berry. Eventually, the minccino approached and took the berry, allowing Juniper to briefly scratch one of its ears. This lead the minccino to jump onto her shoulder, curling up beneath the raised collar of her coat.

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Starters, eh? Well that's an interesting one to write a headcanon on. Let's see:

The starters are a casual part of the job of a Pokemon Professor, and something she accepts as a responsibility of hers. She's never had a particular interest, personally, in Pokemon Husbandry, so that part is not really her personal favorite.

To be honest, she got into the profession because she loves the act of researching and uncovering new data on questions she finds personally interesting. As for the medical side of it, she greatly enjoys the health and care of Pokemon, particularly enjoying the never a dull moment nature of the work. When a complex issue comes in that takes the full reaches of her brain to solve, she's right at home in it. In the operating room, she is akin to an atrist at work, priding herself on precision and detail orientation of every aspect, from the repair to minimalization of scarring. Juniper is a very brilliant woman, and relishes the puzzles that her job constantly presents to her, putting everything she has into uncovering the answers she seeks, be them medically related or research-driven.

Send “Rumour has it…” and a rumour about my muse in my ask!My muse will then react to it being spread.

Oh wow, no, that is absolutely not true. I have no idea where that rumor started, but it is completely fabricated. I have just one minccino, and she cleans of her own volition. It’s sort of instinctual for them. They cannot stand dust, dirt, or smudges on anything shiny, and the lab is pretty much dominated by shiny surfaces. I really don’t need to ask her to do anything, she just does.

However, I will be completely candid with you: I am not the best at keeping up on things like dusting or shining surfaces. To be honest, I only really prioritize frequent intensive cleaning of sensitive equipment, the operating room, exam room, and medical tools. As far as the lobby, consultation rooms, and the office, I can be kind of lazy there, I admit that, but I never left those places looking like a tornado ripped through them either. I’m simply not as particular about them as I am the sterile rooms.