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You can't really give him a pat right now, but you do sit down and watch as Rusty runs around. You guess this is the first time he's really gotten to run around after his most recent molt.

He's looking really energetic and seems to be taking the opportunity to test just how fast he can run and how agile he can be now his carapace has lightened somewhat.

Once he's finally cooled off enough you can pick him up, you notice that he *is* a little lighter.

Not by *too* much, but it's clear that the silver and zinc are having the desired effect.

"You are going to be an absolute speed demon when you evolve, Rusty." You say, polishing his carapace with your cuff.

He blinks up at you, before giving a cute little growl and settling on your lap while you pet him.

You're at this for a bit before you recall him and head in... To find Martha looking very pleased and to hear the muffled sounds of of someone getting screamed at from the back of the pokemon center.

Martha waves you over as Gareth and Holly look at you questioningly.

"So, not that I'm complaining, but how'd that guy wind up getting Toxic poisoned?" She asked curiously.

>It was an accident. (Explain)
>He did it to himself.
>I had quite literally nothing to do with it.
>Other