Gabite explained gruffly, "Grr. (Don't mind them—they're just curious.)"
Su Feng shrugged. "I'm used to it." Years of livestreaming in the wild had immunized him to Pokémon stares.
As they approached the central lake, Su Feng spotted massive Dondozo swimming alongside colorful Tatsugiri. "But Dondozo aren't Dragon-types. Why are they here?"
"Grr. (They're with the Tatsugiri.)" Gabite huffed. "Grr. (Dondozo can't survive alone. We took them in at Tatsugiri's request.)"
Su Feng nodded—this symbiotic relationship was rare but fascinating. He launched into a科普 (science explainer):
"Tatsugiri, the Mimicry Pokémon. Dragon/Water-type, standing under half a meter tall with three color forms. Dondozo, the Big Catfish Pokémon. Pure Water-type, reaching up to 12 meters long."
"Think of them like Remoraid and Mantine—but with a twist. Tatsugiri have brilliant minds trapped in weak bodies, while Dondozo have brawn without brains. Together? They're unstoppable. Tatsugiri ride inside Dondozo's mouths like pilots in mechs, directing their raw power with terrifying efficiency."
"Spot a Tatsugiri, and a Dondozo is nearby. Vice versa. Despite their size difference, Dondozo follow Tatsugiri's orders loyally—no questions asked."
[Livestream Chat]
[So it's like a genius shrimp riding Godzilla?!]
[I'll take 10! Wait—how do I feed a 12-meter catfish?!]
[Wind Bro's Energy Cubes can shrink Arceus—they'll handle it!]
Su Feng grinned. "Don't worry—special compact feed will be available soon!"
Gabite blinked, impressed. "Grr. (You know your stuff.)"
"Just basics," Su Feng said modestly—until a blue head peeked from the lake.
"Drah~! (Big Brother Gabite~!)"
A Dratini emerged, its big eyes sparkling. Gabite froze, then crouched with uncharacteristic gentleness. "Grr~ (Hey there, little one~)" His voice softened to a purr.
[Livestream Explodes]
[OMG THAT SNAKE IS ADORABLE!!!]
[Wind Bro! Name! Now!]
[If I don't get one, I'll RIOT!]
[This is why I pay for premium—DRAGON CONTENT!]
Su Feng chuckled. "This is Dratini, the Dragon Pokémon. It'll evolve into Dragonair and eventually Dragonite. But right now? Pure. Cuteness. Overload."
As Dratini nuzzled Gabite's claw, the tsundere Dragon's tough façade crumbled completely.