Lumiose, Cafe Kizuna
-Pent is sitting here, checking the three small piles of paper sitting on the table. He nods and sets the last one down before getting out his phone-
From: Pent@Home
Kizuna. Dawnguard is go.
edited 28th Feb '14 3:04:51 PM by Pentigan
It's clearly a case of backroom political albumizing.Skiddo Ranch
Robin: Here we are! Now, come on out, all of you! We'll be having lots of fun here; this time, all together! since there's no one here right now, no one will get hurt like last time...
Duosion: Heard that.
The following hours were nice, pleasant, and wholesome times for Robin and his friends...For the most part. After the Skiddo rejected Robin for the enth time, he was content in with watching his friends have the time of their lives.
Larvesta, despite her tendency to scorch things that fear her, warmed up to the Skiddo, and rode without a hitch. Gurdurr was wrestling the Skiddo; thankfully, they seemed to be enjoying it as well, so he let it slide. Ferroseed and Crobat, for obvious reasons, didn't ride, so stayed by their master, and basked in the warm, afternoon. Duosion took awhile to catch up to a mount, but clever use of Trick Room easily fixed that problem. Easily the one that had the most fun, however, was Azumarril; riding, and palying with the friendly Grass Pokemon, before it could no longer...
Robin: ...Wait, Azumarril?
The playful aqua rodent had evolved, right under his trainer's nose. He guessed that, other than putting on a couple of pounds, not much had changed with his friend; and the Skiddo surrounding him made it all the more harder to keep track of his movements.
Robin: I should let you guys play more often...
"Curry killed the pussy hoping that I could kill the hate in you" - Curry, D. "TABOO | TA13OO." TA13OO, PH, 2018Lumiose
Alex: Not at all. Fennekin are cute~
(And now for something completely different.)
DF: <Eh... whissat called when ye cannae remember things? Amanishia?>
Crowley: Don't listen to them. If everyone who called me insane was right, I'd be in solitary confinement by now.
Tastes better on the way back down.SkiddoCon
-Lexaeus is sitting at a panel when a girl clings to his arm-
Girl: Eeeeeeeeee, Lexi!
Human!Lexaeus: -gives a very convincing Garchomp snarl-
Girl: Eeep! -flees-
-Lexaeus smirks and goes back to listening to the panel-
Contact Me!Lumiose City
-Herbert, having already informed the authorities about Leonard's earlier encounter with Shard, is now sitting on a bench somewhere in the city, reading through a flier for SkiddoCon with an expression of mild interest.-
Lumiose Hospital
-Leonard, meanwhile, is currently propped up on a hospital bed, his left arm wrapped in a cast. A doctor is hovering by his bedside, tutting to herself.-
Doctor: Well, you appear to be pretty much fine physically. Aside from the shattered left arm, of course. Probably won't be able to use that for a couple of months, but so long as the cast stays in place you should be free to go in just a few days.
Leonard: "Just" a few days? Every day spent lying around in here is another day that vagabond is running loose with my Mega Ring. I cannot believe the nerve of-
-He is interrupted mid-sentence by the door slamming open and a very worried-looking raven-haired girl running in with a Glaceon in her arms.-
Hail: <Hurry! Hurry!>
Lucille: Leo! Are you okay? I came running down from Coumarine as soon as I heard that you'd been-
Leonard: Calm yourself, Lucille. I'm fine. A little worse for wear, but all the more determined to see this thief accosted.
-Lucille seems to force herself to give a carefree smirk.-
Lucille: Oh thank goodness...
-She gives Leonard a playful thump on his injured arm, causing him to wince.-
Lucille: If you'd died, I would've killed you, you know that?
Leonard: Fully aware.
Coumarine City
After hitting the Skiddo ranch, and taking a look at the routes surrounding the Sea Spirit's Den, Robin and his team made it to Coumarime City,
Robin: Well, that was fun. Now...Here we are! Coumarine City. And just a transit-ride away from the next gym battle. And our path comes full circle, to boot; We'll be heading back at Lumiose, which is the perfect time for a bit of rest. It almost seems like it was just a few days ago, we started this journey...Oh, that's right. It was. And I have the aching legs to prove it...
Larvesta: -worried look-
Robin: ...But I've been having fun. How could I not, when I have you guys? -pets Larvesta-
Larvesta: -cheerful cry-
Robin:' Alright...Let's head to the gym, shall we?
Coumarine Gym
Robin: -reads sign- Grass type. Looks like you two will fit right at home. -points at Crobat and Larvesta. Buuut...Maybe Gurdurr should lead.
Gurdurr: ?
Robin: You've been looking for redemption after the Lunatone debacle, no? Well now's your chance...
Robin lets out a stupid grin.
Gurdurr: ...Harumph!
Robin: Hello? Is anyone here?
edited 28th Feb '14 3:27:26 PM by Mrsunshinesprinkles
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Contact Me!Umbra: Glad you like it. :P
Lumiose Hospital
-Leonard sits up a little straighter upon hearing the winking noise outside his door.-
Lucille: Huh, two visitors in the first day, and one of them's a cute girl to boot. Aren't you popular?
Doctor: Well, if it's going to get crowded in here, then I suppose I ought to be on my way. I'll let you know when you're free to leave.
-She heads out of the door.-
Prism Tower
Lyuri and Duke are now there, looking over the city at night and just admiring it. Duke made a point to stay very close to Lyuri and wrap an arm around her to make her feel comfortable
"... Can I tell you something?" asked Lyuri, her gaze fixed at the city
"Yes?"
"Can we keep it just between us?"
"Yes."
"All right..."
Lyuri then takes a deep breath and just keeps watching the city from above.
"I'm afraid. Afraid that someday I'll drive everyone I know and like away from me just because I can't contain my emotions when I should. But at the same time, I feel that driving people away from me will make me a stronger person. I feel helpless... I'm afraid of being helpless. Because if I can't do anything to help myself, I can't expect others to do it for me, even if they do it just leave me feel angry at myself for needing help from others. That's why I'm afraid of heights. When you're falling to your death, there's nothing you can do but watch as you get closer to the ground unless someone comes to save your life somehow. Every time I get to a tall place, I can't help but think of how helpless I'll be if I slip and fall. As much as I tell people that they can count on me, I don't like to count with others to do something for me. I want to do it by myself."
Lyuri then looks up a bit
"Yet I'm a Pokémon Trainer and regularly need my Pokémon to do stuff I wouldn't be able to normally. I really don't understand how my head works." she added.
"I guess you're just conflicted, like you just said. But, why are you telling me all of this?" asked Duke
"Because you're my boyfriend. This means I rely on you just as much as you rely on me. You're the closest person to me here. The last thing I want is to drive you away from me, but... If we settle down like we said in the restaurant and I have to depend on you so much, will that help me improve at all?"
"You're thinking too far ahead, it's not like that's going to happen so soon. Nothing is set in stone, but even if they happen like we said earlier... You're already an independent and strong girl, I don't think spending time taking care of a house would do much to change that. Maybe living like that would make you a bit calmer and more gentle. I don't know, we just have to wait and see." Duke then pauses and just looks at the scenary "I just hope I never make you feel like you're helpless."
Lyuri sighs and gives a hint of a smile
"I'm in love with you. Right now I'm not even afraid of falling even from this freaking high tower, what worries me the most is if I'm going to mess this relationship up like I do all the time with my friendships, but... You always stay by my side, so I guess that won't be happening. I only hope that this relationship can actually last long for us to actually marry someday."
Duke chuckles "This will last just as long as you want to. I'm here to stay, for how long you want to."
"Then I guess we'll stay together forever."
The couple stays silent as they keep gazing at the city from atop the Prism Tower, Duke pulling Lyuri closer to him
"Lumiose is quite the thing at night isn't it?" asked Lyuri, smiling
"I think I could stand here watching it all night." said Duke, chuckling
They remained there for a bit longer, until it started to rain.
"... Yeah. Not happening." they both say, in unison.
Lumiose Hospital
Cleo enters the room with her two fire starters. Despite the scowl on her face, she seems more worried and/or concerned about Leonard than actually angry at him. She's also wearing a different set of clothes for a change, a long beige trench-coat and a black cycling cap as opposed to her usual, more summery garb.
Cleo: -Her arms folded- Oh Dandelion, what did you do to yourself this time?
Pakhet: <Aww... she's so cute when she cares~>
Montu: <Hmph, I wonder how long this'll last...>
I'm having to learn to pay the price

Lumiose
(Alex is about, scanning the city for cute fire foxes.)
(Also Crowley. Because let's face it, it's been ages since we saw him.)
Tastes better on the way back down.