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His attention shifted slightly to a Noivern getting close. An interesting Pokemon that wasn't particularly rare, but used sound based moves. Niky would be interested in it or its pre-evolution. If he ever found a wild one. Although...it got right up to his instrument! "Hey, buddy, you need to back up a little bit. I don't care if you watch, but no need to practically headbutt the thing." The blonde lightly poked its snout to make it back away a little bit. "But if you're curious how it works, watch and learn..." Niky started to play a little tune, something slow so both Pokemon can watch and see what's happening. That said, it wasn't just random string plucking either. It did have a slow melody to it.

While he was doing so, he did catch sight of a woman nearby. Quite possibly the Noivern's trainer. Well, either way, once he was done, he motioned for the other Pokemon's hands. Hopefully she wouldn't mind him being handsy with her buddy. The blonde started to show the Noivern what to expect with the various strings. And how long a sound lasted. As well as how to pluck a string carefully without a pick. Of course, he was mindful of the claws and how sharp they may or may not be. Assuming of course, the Noivern was as friendly as can be.

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It wouldn't be irreparable damage to his instrument. He always kept extra strings at home and kept a stash at work. Both for his personal instruments and for sale. Granted, he didn't have the selection a dedicated store would have, but he at least had something. With a thin finger, the blonde traced the claw. Sharp, but there was part of it that could work. "Use this part of your claw. But don't worry if you nick it and cut a string. I keep spares both at home and at my work." He didn't just say that for the Pokemon's ease of mind, but also the trainer's, who had gotten closer.

War Thunder on the other hand, was dancing a little bit to the slow melody. Then they saw the trainer. Going up to her, the female Drakloak held out her hand as if asking for a slow dance. Niky thought that was adorable. And what great manners. War Thunder deserved a treat. Then again, the Noivern was also quite well behaved and followed instructions well. He had to ask her. "Is this your Noivern? They're very well behaved." Especially considering what their pokedex entry says.

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The dragon was excited, but was still doing their best. And was doing great, just using the dullest part of their sharp claws to pluck the strings in a slow melody that was easy to follow. The trainer confirmed Niky's suspicions, thanking him for the compliment, and returned it in kind. He chuckled a little bit. "Can't take full credit on her, she already had a great temperment. War Thunder is one of my newer catches, just taking her out for a stroll and some bonding." And him learning that she liked to dance to the tune of his playing. Or others in general. What luck finding a Drakloak that liked music? And one with such great temperment. Even Sol was won over pretty quickly. Normally that Larvesta was spicy with newer members, but she got attached to War Thunder pretty quickly. Niky couldn't decide if that was Sol finally learning to not be so hot with others or just showed how easy War Thunder was to get along with. Maybe both.

The Noivern accidentally cut one of the strings, a sharp ping ringing through the air. The panicked look on the dragon made Niky start talking to it gently. "Hey, you're alright, that happens on occasion. And I know you didn't do it on purpose. No need to panic." Reaching into the side pocket of his guitar case, he pulled out a package of strings and a small screwdriver. With a practiced hand, he switched out the strings quickly. Even tested and tuned the new one. "See? No harm no foul." He gave Noivern a kind smile, and continued with the tutoring, going a little faster. The good dragon was learning rather well, really.

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Aww...who knew such a menacing Pokemon could sound so cute. Soon it was back to the tutoring. Even his Drakloak liked to listen on the soft tunes. Sadly, things didn't stay peaceful for long. "Niky! Just where the hell have you been!" A young woman with the same blonde hair and blue-green eyes as he did came stomping up to him. With a manacing aura that put even the most vicious of Hydreigon to shame. Not that Niky was intimidated by her anymore. "Right here sis. Trying to get to know my Drakloak a bit, and this Noivern took interest. So things happened, and ended up teaching it how to play a little." With a small smile, his own cold eyes stared right back at her. His sister was not amused. "Let's go. We got things to discuss." She started to stomp away.

Sighing heavily, he patted his poor scared Drakloak on the head. And the Noivern as he put away his guitar. "Sorry guys. Sis is mad about something mundane and stupid and wants to drag me back and be told it's not a big deal (OI) and solve her issue. That, or she wants me confined to a wheelchair. (NOT TRUE!)" Her indignent yelling already sounded like background music to him. "This was fun though. Do feel free to stop by my record store over there. I also frequent this small park too. Hopefully I'll see the two of you around." He barely had to put any weight on his cane...he sat down for most of the time there. So his knee wasn't in bad shape. "Oh, don't mind my sis, she's more bark than bite." With that, he left, following his even more fuming sister.

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