Stormchaser — Rosepoint

Rose: ...Yeah. I'll... I'll try.

-She rubs her neck awkwardly as the room falls to silence.-

Scarlette: ...Uhh. Guess that's it, then?

Stormchaser - Rosepoint

Lucius: Uh, yeah. I... I think that's that.

-Awkward silence hangs in the air for at least a solid minute or so before it's finally broken.-

Bishop: <You know, if there is any spite-based sexual tension lingering in the air, now would be the ideal time to indulge it.>

Lucius: oh my god bishop you can't just say these things

Stormchaser — Rosepoint

Rose: Yeah no that's a hard fuckin' no.

Scarlette: I was gonna say, you're many things but definitely not each other's types. Or, well, you're not her type, at least. But I think that's a sign we should head out! It's been nice catching up!!

Stormchaser - Rosepoint

-Now a shade of indignant beet red, Lucius turns to glare at Bishop, who replies with the faintest of smirks.-

Bishop: <My apologies. Clearly I misread the situation, in addition to lacking the prior context of your relationship. That, and I vastly overestimated your appeal. A rare sentence, I know.>

Lucius: ...Right. Well, anyway, that's definitely our cue to head out. But yeah, this... wasn't awful. Or at least it wasn't as awful as I was afraid it'd be. Like I said, let us know once you get back from Alola and we'll check in again then. Till then... see ya round, I guess.

-He grabs the bag of drinks and makes for the door.-

Edited by Herbert40k on Mar 18th 2020 at 12:39:05 PM

Stormchaser — Rosepoint

Rose: Yeah, it... I needed this. See ya.

Scarlette: Keep in touch! Maybe I'll stop by when I see Kukui next; I'm thinking of seeing if he'll sponsor me for the Galar League?

-The slightest of smiles creeps up on Rose's face.-

Rose: If the Alola League was anything to go by, you're more than qualified.

Scarlette: Hell yeah.

-And she heads out as well.-

Turffeild, Will

Multimom: No problem! Call me if you need any more help.

-hands Fuka a number-

-Bolthund growls at the cat-

Turffeild, Elizabeth

Ishtar: BOOZE!

Julius: Yes, booze.

-They head off-

Outside Ersatz Alliance

Mog: <I can take it.>

-thinks-

<Though... Unrelated. Do you know a place where I can stay?>

Turffeild Gym

Arvis: <BURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRN>

-Max Flare-

-The Edelgoss shrinks back to normal, K Oed-

Arvis: <NOW, I SHALL->

-he also shrinks back to normal-

<...Damn it.>

Ersatz Outside

"A place to crash? Yeah, there's always an open room where I live," he said.

"Xatu?"

Stormchaser Hall

Everyone blinked in, complete with all their stuff.

"Should be an open room somewhere."

Vee: -giggle-relieved- <Silly me. What was I thinking?>

-and she shifts her pats to pet two heads-

-pet pet, in the same affectionate tone- <'s a good thin' you weren' still kidnapped, Ever. If ya were, the next peanut butter he'd take a picture of'd be his face!> ^w

Megan: wait you were what aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Pippy: -stroking his chin- <Ahh, Jifftalk. I'm more of a Jamblr bird myself, but to each their own.>

Vee: <'cept, like, he couldn', on account of his face bein' peanut butter.>

Megan: Oh geez she said her family was sketchy but I didn't th—

-...blink, turn- You have social media?

Pippy: <You don't know my life.> Uv U

Megan: ...how have I never heard of any of these

Fraidy: -absently- <I think they said why just now.> p-q

-introductory-

Megan: Oh my gosh yeah!! :D

Pollen: -faint- <oh no>

Vee: <As fer what she does, she runs like a gardenin' shop or somethin'. I dunno.>

Pippy: <Rare plant matter for the discerning customer?>

Pollen: <...pretty good stuff. If a bit...>

-headtilt- <...weird.>

-this meal is enjoyed thoroughly, if hastily-

Parfait: -mouth full- <So you see, bunny rabbit, one of the keys of the thing is finding a truth, holding it close to your heart, and setting it on fire—>

Curry: -having already eaten her namesake, nodding uncomprehendingly- =:o

Hiro: -packing up the supplies- You good?

Chips: -chew- <Pretty swell. What's with the meal?>

Hiro: Well, it's going to be the first Gym Challenge. Hopefully not the last—I'd like to treat you guys.

Chips: <Isn't there a thing about not eating before exercise?>

Hiro: ...I am ignoring that! Full bellies are better.

Chips: -crunch, contemplative- <...unless you're going to get punched in the stomach?>

Hiro: -...laugh- True. I'll put some more space, next time.

-patting his head- I think we're going to get along.

-Chips remains impassive, but doesn't disagree-

-and eventually, everyone finishes-

Hiro: -getting up- Well, that settles it. Down for a fight?

Curry: <Yeah!!> =:D

Chips: -swallow- <Sure.>

Parfait: -group hug- <Go for it, y'all. I'm reasonably certain you're gonna do great!> ^.^

Chips: <Comforting.>

Curry: <Sarcasm!> ^_^

Parfait: <Accuracy?> :?

Hiro: Showtime!

-he recalls everyone, re-stowing his camping gear-

-inhales, holding the tension inside-

-bounces on his feet-

-and walks through the gate-

-the blush on Abilene's face, through the makeup, has faded to a bit of a reddish tinge-

Abilene: -forcibly pushing thoughts of soft out of her head- UUU Uuuugh…

Sapinda: -nudge- <Straighten your spine, dearie. Pouting's ungraceful.>

Castanea: <You lost to a ball of puff, Sapinda. I'm not sure you have room to talk.>

Sapinda: -sniff- <I called off my rampage on account of damages incurred, wretch. Get it right.>

Grookey: <I am...so confused.>

Abilene: That's a common cry. Castor, give Tremulo the next supplement.

-Castanea procures it obligingly, and the Grookey gives a little sigh-

Tremulo the Grookey: -eyes the concoction distastefully-

Abilene: I'm aware it isn't the best-tasting, but it's fairly far improved from market quality. You'll need the nutrients if you want to grow up strong.

Tremulo: <But why do I need so much strength, Trainer?>

Abilene: -sigh- There are people—forces in this world, even, and many others—that would take what is precious to you. This strength is to stave them off, and in so doing protect what is yours.

Tremulo: <But you are strong, and protecting me. Why do I need strength of my own?>

Abilene: ...because perhaps one day, my strength will not be enough.

-holding her own hand- One day, my wards may fail, and my protectorate will fall, and there will be no one to hold back what lies beyond the walls. Drink up.

-he does so, now half-begrudgingly-

Tremulo: -wrinkling his nose- <...it's sweet.>

Abilene: But cloying, yes? Better than the bitter draughts other soil will offer. Better still than having nothing to drink at all.

-turning back, arms folded- In time, you will learn to direct your own nurture, and trim and grow how you will. Clip at the excess, and reach for the light you desire. There is nothing better.

-he chews on this for a time-

Tremulo: -musing- <...that sounds...lonely.>

Abilene: -shrugging- Reach for friends, if you so desire. But keep your core close to your self, lest someone snip it off.

Tremulo: <...I have my doubts.>

Abilene: -sigh- Fair enough. But if there's one lesson I hope you'll take today, it's this.

Tremulo: <What?>

Abilene: Pay close attention.

-recalling him- Or you'll never see it coming.

Castanea: -fingers interlaced- <...>

Abilene: -turning the Fast Ball over, in her hand, pensive- ...

Sapinda: -to the ball, grinning- <Watch closely, little sprout. We've got a show for you today.>

Castanea: -smirking- <Not much of a show, by my measure. With this Grass Specialist as the other player.>

Abilene: -unclipping more Pokéballs- We'll see.

-a Friend Ball recalls Castor-

-a Level Ball claims Sapinda-

-Abilene exhales, letting Lanatus drift back up her arm to her shoulder-

Lanatus: -squeak- <3

Abilene: -through the interplay- ...

-and walks through the gate-

-to thunderous cheers-

Edited by Asterisk395 on Mar 18th 2020 at 1:03:05 PM

Turffield, Spectator Zone

Arc: <^v^>

Glimmer: <Uu^>

Ever: Pssht. I'm— I'm not the type to die alone in someone's basement. Megan, we discussed this during my extremely fast recap.

Ever: Hmm, yeah, seems like someone's I'd like to—

PEFE!Every: A gardener?

-her eyes are sparkling to unsettling degrees-

<Strategically speaking, due to your involvement with PEFE personnel and the fact that you seem drawn to this, his offer is beneficial,> Samuel said plainly.

Arthur quietly sipped from his mug and looked at Hayden, "Really? Alucard is this a good idea?"

<Trust him as far as you can throw him,> was Alucard's response.

Victor laughed, "Have you seen him? He could throw me into orbit, unassisted."

"How are you two doing?" The bartender asked, "All good over here?"

Victor smiled at her, "Oh we are, just fine, but if you would like to perhaps meet after your shift?"

She laughed a bit, "I'm very flattered but I'm gonna say no," before walking off, Victor smirked and shrugged, before looking back to Arthur.

"Your team says it is a good idea, we have technology, I'm already helping you construct a hellblade of sorts, and I have literal centuries of experience building and maintaining fortress structures like this."

Arthur sighed, "My airship is perfectly fine you know. I got a forge and a living space in there, I don't need much else."

Victor laughed again, "Trevor can you believe this?"

<Very easily,> The Chesnaut answered.

Victor rolled his eyes, "Oh dear."

Spikemuth-Pub

"Hey check it out. It's the old guys."

Lita and C roll up to Arthur and Victor in new Team Yell inspired threads.

Lita flashed Victor a grin.

"This place suits you."

Stormchaser Hall

Mog: -yelps again, but looks around- <...Thank you. I will find one.>

-she heads off-

Trojan: <Thanks for helping the General!>

-They head after-

Turffeild Gym

Milo: Nice work! Here's your badge.

-Shakes Julius' hand and hands the badge over-

Julius: Thank you! I should probably go tell Neon it's his turn...

-he heads out-

   Loptous: ~Nice work. I was almost impressed.~   

Julius: Quiet, you.

Spikemuth, Bar

-Near Arthur and Victor are two "cosplayers"-

Seigbert: And - you won't believe this - he uses a science spell to turn himself into a pickle! Funniest thing I've ever seen!

Storm: -sighs-

-they may be noticed-

Edited by Umbramatic on Mar 19th 2020 at 5:02:51 AM

Turffield gym, past

Violet: Celsian! Drill peck again!

-The drill peck K Os the Cherrim.-

Milo: Okay, come on out, Bellossom!

-Milo sends out a Bellossom.-

Milo: Bellossom! Solar beam!

-The beam charges quickly because of the sunlight and hits Celsian for some heavy damage.-

Turffield Gym, Part ??? of ???

...

...

Daydre is about to feel disappointed, when Milo's Eldegoss suddenly explodes in spectacular fashion. Having not watched anyone else's matches, this comes as a surprise to her- to say the least.

Daydre: -Mouthing the openings to several malformed sentences, unable to settle on one-

Milo: -As he's recalling his Eldegoss- "Whew, that was a good match there!"

He takes a step forward and starts extending his hand. It takes Daydre a second to realize he's going for a handshake, but she reciprocates.

Milo: "As proof that you've defeated me, I present you with this grass badge!"

He hands Daydre the badge, which she accepts- still mildly dumbstruck.

Daydre: "Hey, uh, does that exploding thing happen like, every time?"

Milo: "Well, when a Dynamaxed mon faints, yea? Did you not know that?"

Daydre: "...."

"No???"

Turffield Gym, Lobby

After whatever other ceremony is involved with the completion of the gym Daydre steps outside, followed by Kazma (Who has since un-Dynamaxed).

"Well that was a lot."

Kazma: <I'll say! I feel a little funny act->

And he's suddenly enveloped by the tell-tale glow of evolution. The glow dissipates, leaving Kazma a Raboot.

"..."

"Huh! Well, that happened."

Turffield, Outskirts

<Yeah, I guess there's that. It seems like she has a hard time catching me when I run.>

Rikuo turns and appraises Logan (and by extension their outfit). He doesn't actually understand fashion, but he supposes the outfit looks nice?

<I'm Rikuo!>

Stylus just grabbed some of the evo stone tokens himself, <These things are valuable, means we can trade em.>

Khan nodded, <Come, let us get moving.>

Artyom sighed as he slung the rifle over his back and walked off, "Come. I'll show you to our chariots."

Anna smirked, "Ah yes, the functional M2 subway cars."

Stylus blinked, <whut?>

Ribbon laughed, <Come on, they live in old subway tunnels, trains are all the rage down here.>

At Lita and C, Victor looked at Arthur with a look that said, "Keep him away from me" and Arthur laughed, "Talk to the others who just sat down next to you."

Victor looked over to see Seig and Storm, he blinked, "Hello there, what are you tw- oh that show. Really that joke? The episode itself pointed out that there isn't a lot more than that after the initial joke."

Arthur waved over to Lita and C, "Good to see you two again, what brings you out here?"

PMD-B, D6 Armory

Me: <I like trains.>

-Piku-chan, Evelyn and Hatty all laugh as Ian says this.-

PMD-B-D6-Armory

/Duck/: >Ah, the good old urban underground rail. "Внимание пассажиров на платформе три, следующий поезд отправляется в Северный Стратфилд, Стратфилд, Бервуд, Редферн и Центральный."

Motostoke City

-Gale Knight took deep breaths as she approached the stadium; she was back where she began this adventure, and normally that would be some big signifier of progress but with only two badges under her belt she felt like this moment was a little less important than her mind tried to make it-

It's a fire gym, I have a water type. We can sweep this.

-She flicks a feather in her hand a little while walking in the front door, ready to face whatever this gym could throw at her-

Spikemuth Pub

Lita and C respond at the same time.

"The girls."

C:"The fashion."

"How about you?"

Ersatz Alliance

-At the counter stand an intellectual man, head topped by a witch's hat, white dyed hair spilling out above his round glasses. His pink Erzatz employee shirt and blue jeans are at a stark contrast with his demeanor.-

ersatz alliance

-Cady walks over to the counter with a yellow human-pokemon armband.-

Cady: Could I buy this please? My last one got stolen recently, as you can probably tell.

Turffield gym

Violet: Okay, use drill peck again!

-Celsian charges beak first at the Bellossom and manages to knock it out in one hit. Milo sends out a Ludicolo.-

Ersatz Alliance

Laurent: "No, I can't tell."

-He stares at Cady.-

"You already know you can't purchase that with money."

ersatz alliance

Cady: Yup, I've been through this before. What do I have to do? Just so you know, I can't run fast or throw stuff as a human right now.

Turffield gym, past

Violet: Celsian! Drill peck again!

Milo: Ludicolo, seed bomb!

-The exploding seed hits Celsian in the face, K Oing him.-

Ersatz Alliance

Laurent: "Your mind is sharp as ever, though. How are you with riddles?"

ersatz alliance

Cady: I know people better than me, but I'm okay at them.

Turffield gym

Violet: Okay. Go, Platto!

-She sends out the Bastiodon.-

Milo: Use waterfall!

Violet: Use swagger!

-The Ludicolo charges at Platto, but becomes confused and runs into the stadium wall.-

Ersatz Alliance

Laurent: "Alright then. 3 riddles."

"What walks on four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three at dusk?"