Mt. Hokulani

Ludmilla: There are ~several different ways~ I can understand you.

-She brushes herself off.-

Ludmilla: And yes, I'm fine. Though I'm a little angry at the fact that Ultra Beast essentially rewired his minions' brain chemistry.

Hokulani

Ever curious, Colton approached the one having a conversation with Decidueye. "Would that have been the Joltiks or the Elgyems?" He asked.

"Also," he added, looking to the Ghost-type. "Do you have a name for yourself? I can understand you, by the way."

Seafolk Village

-on a quiet pier Joseph sits, toes dipped in the water. It glistens in the afternoon sun, washing against his feet with a cooling lull. Munn's gone off somewhere, probably to train a couple of mons. For the time being, Joseph is alone-

-he starts to hum a tune. Even though no one's around him, he still hums as though he's trying not to disturb anyone. If you could hear it, it would remind you of some old chanson melody, pretty and ruffly and wistful-

???: Hey, I know that song!

-Joseph immediately stops, looking over his shoulder. His eyes goggle open-

???: "Cybele's Reverie", right? I couldn't really make it out, but it sounded close enough.

-the stranger is a man, who looks to be somewhere in his mid thirties. His white hair is about the same length as it was in his youth; perhaps slightly longer, and definitely more neatly combed. His blue eyes glimmer with curiosity and vivacity, but youth's vibrating-out-of-your-bones excitability was replaced with confidence, happiness and an oddball sort of relaxation. He wears a familiar green coat that looks as though he got it yesterday; it clashes with the beat-up pair of white sneakers that he wears-

Joseph: I...um...guhjuhbuhfuh?

-the older male gives a gentle laugh, as pleasantly bell-like as ever-

Older!Joseph: Yeah. What's up?

edited 23rd Sep '17 6:56:53 PM by ILoveDogs

Brooklet Hill, waaaaay too long ago

(Simon and Belinda have been waiting here quite a while for the trial captain to appear. That it's a pretty place admittedly makes it better; it helps that the two's starters aren't being a bother - Aziraphale recalled himself in disgust upon seeing all the non-burnable rock and water, while Madrugada is lying at the bottom of a rockpool, so still you'd think she was dead were it not for a thin trail of bubbles rising from her mouth indicating her continued existence.)

Simon: Nnngh... where is the Captain? I just want this to be over and done with!

(Belinda, who's taken off her shoes and is paddling in the shallower pools without a care in the world, rolls her eyes.)

Belinda: C'mon, Si, it's a guided tour of a beautiful place! Appreciate it while it lasts!

Simon: We've been appreciating the beauty of Brooklet Hill for the past few hours. There's a point at which even the most lovely scenery starts to get dull.

???: Then it's a good thing I'm here now, isn't it?

(Simon almost leaps out of his skin. Somehow, neither he nor his sister had noticed the approach of the diminutive blue-haired girl with beady eyes and an oversized fishing spear, even though they knew fine well the Captain fitted that description.)

Lana: Hello there. My name is Lana, and I'm-

(She starts upon getting a good look at Simon and Belinda.)

Lana: Um... excuse me, before I continue could I have your names?

Simon: (with a raised eyebrow) ...Simon Treves.

Belinda: Belinda Treves. Why?

Lana: May I have a moment.

(She turns tail runs back down the path to Brooklet Hill.)

Belinda: Uh... wow.

Simon: I bet you ₽1000 Ilima told her about us.

(...)

(Clank. Clank. Clank.)

(Back up the hill comes Lana - except a good deal slower this time, because she's clad from head to toe in body armour.)

Lana: Ilima warned me about you.

(Simon smirks and looks at Belinda, only to get nothing but a smirk back.)

Belinda: Did I ever say I accepted your silly bet? ;3

(Before Simon can shoot a snarky response right back, Lana decides to intervene, just in case their argument leaves Brooklet Hill a smoking crater.)

Lana: You may have heard that my Trial takes place here. Normally, that is the case - but you wanted something different, so I obliged. Come with me.

(The Treves twins share a look. As Lana heads once more down the hillside, though, they decide they don't have a choice. Belinda dries off and puts her shoes back on, Simon fishes his sleeping Popplio out of the water, and they set off.)

Seafolk Village

<I'm pretty sure it's some kinda inter-species agreement or something? My parents always told me 'don't attack a trainer if you're not prepared to be their partner' or something like that.>

Seafolk Village

Jean: -blinks- Do you know where I could look that up?

Seafolk Village

-Joseph stares up at his older self for a moment, speechless. Then, he scoffs-

Joseph: Ah, shit. The world ended, didn't it?

-his older self laughs again-

Older!Joseph: No, no! See, look! I'm not wearing an eyepatch, am I? I'm not wearing one of those weird Mad Max masks. It's fine.

-beat-

Older!Joseph: Weeeeeeeeeeeell...

-his younger self tilts his head-

Older!Joseph: As fine as it can be, anyway. But no, things are still going on. I'm not here to warn you about anything.

Joseph: So why are you here?

Older!Joseph: To teach you!

Joseph: To teach me what?

Older!Joseph: Think of it as job training.

-Joseph looks up at his older self and sighs-

Joseph: You're doing that thing Munn's people do.

Older!Joseph: Oh, am I?

-he smiles, sitting down cross-legged next to Joseph-

Older!Joseph: That's 'cuz I have to deal with them.

Seafolk Village

<... Uhhhhhh... The internet, probably? Or a library. I'm not really like an expert on this.> She shrugs.

Elizabeth: "Could I interest you in some drinks?"

-The Scizor and a Hakamo-o have fainted, along with Ruby and Jamie.-

Shaun: "Now!"

-As the dust clears, Shaun and the Celesteela see Ace looking down at a fainted Lord of the Canyon.-

Shaun: "You were saying?"

-He grabs a Dragonium-Z.-

Ace: <Shall we revive these three?>

Shaun: "Not yet...we have another order of buisness to attend to."

-He spins to face the Celesteela.-

Shaun: "Thanks. I guess we're even now. But..."

-He grabs a Poké Ball off of his belt and a Beast Ball from one of his many pockets.-

Celesteela: {Oh, that's one of those little things you use to hold other Pokémon.}

Shaun: "I don't even know how to point this out, but..."

Ace: <Demonstrate.>

Shaun: "Okay."

-Jessica pops out from her ball.-

Jessica: <What're we doing?>

Shaun: "Attack Ace."

Jessica: <Alright!>

-She shoots an Ember. Ace retaliates with a Tackle.-

Shaun: "Okay, that works."

-He points Ace's Luxury Ball at the birdmon and recalls him.-

Shaun: "Now. You."

-He points at the Celesteela.-

Celesteela: {Huh? You wanna do that to me? I guess...maybe you can help me get back home...}

-They assume a fighting stance.-

Shaun: "You understand. Excellent. Jess, dear..."

Jessica: <Sweet! This is gonna be like fighting Godzilla!>

Shaun: "They're a UB, not a giant Tyranitar..."

edited 23rd Sep '17 9:04:58 PM by SwiftSeraph

Seafolk Village

Jean: Oh, this planet does have an Internet, right?

Mallow's Restaurant

All: Yes please.

-Notorious opens his mouth and a faint Skittynip can be smelt. May or may not be discernable.-

Aether Paradise

-The dock area has been finally rebuilt, however the rest of the floors are nowhere near even halfway done.-

Frieden: My back's killing me......

Kraft Work:<That's because you're lifting it all wrong, dipshit! Here, let me demonstrate.>

-Kraft work lifts a girder in his way, and Frieden follows suite.-

edited 23rd Sep '17 9:21:31 PM by Lawlight

Seafolk Village

<Yep! I don't have anything that could connect you to it though... Maybe ask someone if you could borrow their phone or something?>

Seafolk Village

Jean: Sure thing. Er, how did you get here anyway?

Elizabeth: "What can I get ya?"

-She sniffs the air, a confused look on her face.-

Elizabeth: "Weird..."

-She shakes her head.-

-Jessica and the Celesteela have been battling, the latter being haggard.-

Shaun: "Alright!"

-He tosses his Beast Ball.-

Seafolk Village

<Flying, updrafts, bullshit. That's how I usually get anywhere.>

Seafolk Village

Jean: ...How does one travel by bullshit, because if this is some new form of transportation this planet has somehow invented I think I'm going to lose it.

Mallow's Restaurant

Krieg: Do you have tea?

All pokemon: <What's with you and Frieden and goddamn tea!?>

-Notorious sighs, causing the smell of Skittynip to get more noticeable.-

Aether Paradise

-The work is still in progress.-

Elizabeth: "Yeah...what kind?"

-She seems...distracted. Her eyes are slightly glazed, and a low purring sound is coming from her throat.-

Elizabeth: "Is that me?"

Mallow's Restaurant

Krieg: Umm.... What's available?

-The sack full of Skittynip Notorious hid in his mouth pops,like thanks to his teeth, and Notorious quickly closes his mouth. A smoke if it comes out of it before the mouth closes though.-

Seafolk Village

<It's not a new form of transportation, I just uh..> Star shrugs and make a flapping motion with her wings.

Elizabeth: "Oh, like...Roserade, and iced..."

-She looks at Notorious.-

Elizabeth: "What was that?"

- Purring intensifies-

Seafolk Village

Jean: ...Oh.

...I need a drink. Where's the nearest bar? Could you help me find it?

Mallow's Restaurant

-Notorious clenches his mouth tighter-

Krieg:...... What's in your mouth Notorious? Ummm.... Waitress, I'll take the roserade, thank you. Notorious, open your mouth.

Notorious: Mmmfgh!

-Krieg goes to open Notorious's mouth by tickling him, but to no avail. Any second however, will surely making Notorious laugh.-

Elizabeth: "Right, Roserade tea..."

-The scent of the Skittynip is clearly getting to her. Elizabeth continues to purr and begins to roll her head back and forth while she watches Krieg.-

Elizabeth: "I really wanna play with a yarn ball."

Seafolk Village

<I've never been here before and I'm not really supposed to drink alcohol apparently but sure! Sounds fun.>