Fifi would’ve noticed how effortlessly he moved across the hallway and led them upstairs, without ever once letting her out of his sight⁠. Almost as if Lucario didn’t have to look where he was going. [color=0072bc][b]Alright dear. I need you to calm down a little and stay with me. Okay?[/b][/color] Shepard urged her politely, on his way up to the top step. Realizing that his sister’s milk might’ve replenished a bit too much of the young princess’ energy. Especially since his superior reflexes had to keep her from touching the floor numerous times now. Yet she seemed no longer reluctant to stray from his side. [color=0072bc][b]Most of my family sleeps on this floor.[/b][/color] Lucario elaborated further. [color=0072bc][b]So please⁠. Promise me that you won’t try to wander off somewhere.[/b][/color] He requested in a fatherly tone.

Continuing his leisurely stroll through the second floor hallway, after turning left and approaching one of the many colorful and elaborate oil paintings, which hung from the surrounding walls. Each one uniquely titled, and signed by the same signature at the bottom. However, this particular canvas managed to catch Fifi’s interest long enough to absorb the work’s basic details. Seeing the seven suited human figures; all reaching their arms out ahead of them and frolicking in separate rows of a rainbow-colored field of flowers. Titled as “Morning Meadow Of Married Men.” Being the most attention-grabbing piece for Fifi to gaze upon. Placed beside a ticking grandfather clock, with wooden Pokemon carvings of several legendary birds around its face.

[color=0072bc][b]Every drawing on the wall was painted by our young master.[/b][/color] Shepard explained to her, while unconsciously itching his arm. [color=0072bc][b]The boy truly loved to draw, whenever he had any free time.[/b][/color] Lucario added, with a brief sad smile. Before Fifi was quickly carried off, in his silent rush toward their bedroom door. [color=0072bc][b]But come now, you must get your rest.[/b][/color] Shepard suggested. Allowing Fifi to be easily fascinated by the large ornate silver mirror; which was visible from the moment Lucario had opened the gap wide enough for him to enter. 

However, Shepard couldn't cover Fifi’s loud maw in time to prevent another family member from sheepishly poking their fluffy head out of a further left-side archway. [color=fff79a][i]Hmm? I wonder whose-[/i][/color] A young feminine voice pried, until her swiftly inflated pupils trembled at the sight of this unknown stranger. Before she immediately poofed back into her room. Jumping head first into a pile of plush blankets, before she scurried underneath them to completely conceal herself. Excluding the flickering tip of her bulb-like tail. [color=fff79a][i]T-t-t-that was a close one...[/i][/color] Mareep thought.
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Meanwhile, his high-ceiling bedroom was rather limited in terms of furnishings. Beside the two hammock beds that were hanging from its rafters on either side. The white one on the right, already occupied with a slumbering Sceptile, with his bearish snores being muffled by a big feather pillow put over his face. Along with his surprisingly small dark-green blanket that was being held firmly in his claws.

[color=0072bc][b]This one’s ours.[/b][/color] Lucario noted, while pointing toward the dark gray one that had nothing else inside of it. Since extra covers made Shepard feel too warm. Giving Fifi a chance to spot the Noctowl up above on the room's single window sill, soundly sleeping in-between the two men. [color=0072bc][b]Maybe if you’re good, princess.[/b][/color] Shepard offered in response to her final query. [color=0072bc][b]And good girls are always quiet at nighttime.[/b][/color] Lucario asserted calmly, as he proceeded to climb into his resting spot.