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Post by DataNinja on Feb 18, 2019 20:52:15 GMT
Theo
"I may not know you that well yet," Ayah says, "But it's obvious when someone comes back looking like you did that there's something upsetting them."
"I see..." she says, after listening to Theo. "I know how you feel. I never knew my mom or dad either. Got raised mostly by an uncle, and my sister. Neither liked to talk much about them, so I had to build my own images, too. There's nothing wrong with that. I know that it's hard... but, who or what you father is or isn't, it doesn't change who or what you aspire to be like."
She stops and smiles at him, reaching over to squeeze his hand. "The important thing is you're trying to be a good person, courteous, kind, and noble. Don't beat yourself up just because the one you look up to might not quite have been what you imagined all this time. You also don't know the whole story there, I'm sure, and who knows what might have happened. But, regardless, it doesn't change who you are."
Cole
"Well, for what it's worth, an apology's more than I get from most people who make that judgement," Maxie says. He takes off his glasses and cleans them. "So, I appreciate it. But, I understand it. The person I was, he made mistakes. Ruined lives. Nothing I can ever do will make up for some of the things that were done. And treating it as though it never happened... well, regardless of how bad of a mistake it was, I was still the one who made the decision. For some people, that's unforgivable. For others, like the President here, they feel that you should be given the opportunity to atone."
He shrugs. "I couldn't tell you which is the better way of thinking. Do you let people off even when they've done horrible things just because they regret them? Do you punish them even long after the offense is done when they could be a completely different person? I don't have the answers. But... I do know that you shouldn't be too harsh on those that aren't themselves for whatever reason."
Kai
"I mean, the journey's great, but when you're in the same place you grew up in, you kinda want to get past it, no?" Ruby asks. "This is the same place where I've spent years, I want something new."
"And you do basically go everywhere if you're tackling the gyms," Evelyn says. "Except... Verdanturf, Fallarbor, and Pacifidlog. And other gymless city, you've got to go through if you want to get anywhere. Though, I guess you could always boat via Pacifidlog instead of Lilycove. But then you'd miss out on being able to watch the contests. Those are neat. It's a whole different way of looking at Pokémon."
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Post by seraphflonne on Feb 18, 2019 22:24:02 GMT
"I get that part, yeah. Going new places is the best part, at least so far. I still want to see that volcano you guys have, up close and all. Gotta see how it compares to Wela!" Kai enjoyed talking like this, his smile becoming more genuine as they continued on.
"Yeah, you do get to travel all over, it's the main reason I wanted to do it myself, that and gym leaders are basically trial captains. So going through this all is going to be fun. I just guess I'm not as motivated about the champion part is all." Kai chuckled for a moment, not feeling that bad about it anymore. "And yeah, contests are pretty interesting. I'd give it a try but it looks like they have to put so much work into what they do, I'm not exactly good at fashion either."
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Post by Robot on Feb 18, 2019 22:50:05 GMT
Ayah's hand seemed a little cool to the touch, Theodore's eyes widening as he watched her face, before looking down in disbelief. Color spread on his cheeks, a big goofy smile following it. "Shoot." Was all he could think to say. He cupped her smaller hand in both of his in a quiet moment of solidarity, before parting with her. "I could probably stand to learn a thing or two from you." Another little laugh escaped him, this one warm and genuine, as he admired his boots. "Thanks Ayah. Roots are important, but they don't make us, us. Just like it don't make Evelyn or Ruby who they are neither."
He smiled the whole way to the eatery they had picked out for food. Order placed, it was a stop to the center to get Ranger looked at. Theodore takes a moment at the PC to rotate Earp off team. It felt strange not having Six by his side. He let the cluster of seeds out of their ball once he was outside. "Hey fellas, you missed a bit of a tussle with Ruby, but she's alright now on account of another of them square rocks poppin' out of her." He offered his partner lightly.
Six did not take it well, several aggressive hops towards Theodore, muttering "Eggs!" They turned away from him and bunched up, looking put out and irritable. "Hey don't be like that, even the best cowpoke needs a rest sometimes..." Theodore approached the grumpy bundle of Pokemon only to have it flare with light. Up, and up, and up it shot in a white beam of energy, reaching into the sky above the one story Pokemon Center. As it faded once more to something solid, a heavy clawed foot stomped down and the Pokemon roared "EXEGGUTOOOOOR!"
"Sakes... alive. I'm sorry fellers, promise I'll tell you all about it later?" Theodore had to squint up to see the top of his Pokemon. He pat Six's woody back a coupla times. "Tell you what... we'll uh... we'll take a walk. Gotta pick up some food and stuff, but you can stay out of your ball while we do." "Eggs." They replied, seemingly satisfied.
Picking up the food was an awkward affair with the Pokemon's lower body sitting in front of the entrance of the eatery, the massive palm following them through town back towards the Devon building to deliver meals.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 20, 2019 4:29:45 GMT
"I think.....I think punishing people who have made an effort to change is a mistake. I just....Most people don't really think about it like that. I know I didn't."
He begins to walk towards the door "I'm sorry again for bothering you Doctor Matsubasa. But thank you for helping me realize some stuff"
Once he made it out of the room, he returns to where Ruby and everyone else were, a lot more solemn looking than when he had left.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 20, 2019 5:19:09 GMT
By the time Cole, Theo, and Ayah all reconvened with Ruby, she seems to have been a-okayed to leave the infirmary with a clean bill of health. She is rather hungry, though, and barely waits before digging into the food that Theo and Ayah'd brought back.
"So..." Ayah says, "I don't really think there's going to be opportunities for Gym battling today, what with our Pokémon being injured and all... so, well, I figured since Ruby grew up here, and Cole said he also spent time here, that the two of them could show us around some places that they think were cool. If, uh, that sounds good with people."
"Well," Ruby says, "there's this history museum, if people find that interesting. And also this place with a bunch of miniatures, of things both real and fantastical. It's pretty neat. Or there are plenty of walks and pop-up shops by the waterfront, if any of that sounds preferable. It's a nice day outside, after all."
"I'm game for whatever," Evelyn shrugs. "As long as we stop off at the Center first to do a drop-off, that's all that matters. Gym can wait for tomorrow."
"Might want to stick with walks, admittedly," Ayah says, smiling, "if Theo's Exeggutor doesn't want to get back in its ball."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 20, 2019 22:16:58 GMT
"Hmmm there are a ton of places we could go. I do recommend we stop by Trattoria Trussardi for dinner. They have the best pasta I've ever had in my life. Other than that, yeah there's the museum that Ruby talked about, and obviously there's the Trainer School. I'm pretty hit or miss on going back already, since I sort of just left it it feels like"
He bit his lip in thought for a moment "Other than that, there's a pretty neat arcade I went to a few times, they also have laser tag. And the beach is always a good time. It has a bit more of a laid back vibe, especially since its a bit too rocky to go out around here."
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Post by Robot on Feb 21, 2019 1:13:33 GMT
"Ah think I'll stick t'the waterfront. Wait till Kai gets a load of Six, he'll think he was back home." Theodore chuckled, having enjoyed a decent meal alongside the others. He'd even been sure to pick something up for Maxie and Steven, but played it safe with the sort of staples that most people couldn't say no to. "Wonder if Grampa knew he were an Alolan Exeggcute." The boy shrugged. "I'm pretty stoked for the gym tomorrow, but I hope he fits in it now, he's so big..."
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Post by seraphflonne on Feb 21, 2019 3:17:01 GMT
Kai eyed Theodore, raising an eyebrow. He gave a chuckle when he realized why he thought he'd like that. "Ah, yeah it's from Alola, but they... aren't exactly common where I lived... I'd still like to see them though!" He chugged down his drink real quick, crushing the can before tossing it into the trash receptacle.
"I have seen one before, actually. They can be pretty tall. My mom studied one for a week or two. She's been asked to handle exotic cases here since she's the expert on Alola Pokemon in the region." He nodded at that, pretty proud of her. He needed to stop by when they got near the Daycare. Plus he wanted to ask her about Coronet.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 21, 2019 5:51:29 GMT
"Ooh, laser tag," Evelyn perks up. "That's always fun."
"I've heard about it," Ayah admits, "But never actually gotten a chance to play."
"Oh, well then, we have to do that before leaving! Not going to take no for an answer!"
"Well," Ruby says, laughing, "looks like you picked a winner, Cole."
With some walking to help placate Six (One?), the group goes along the harbour-line passing several shops selling homemade art, from paintings to jewelry, as well as food stands. The wind brings in a cool sea-breeze, but it's a nice enough day that it's refreshing rather than chilling. Many boats float in and out of the harbour, and out in the waters.
After all that relaxation, the group (or, at least those who want to) are able to head off to the arcade for some games and laser tag, before rounding off the day with dinner at Trattoria Trussardi.
With the sun starting to set, the group reconvenes at the Pokémon Center.
"Well, that was fun," Evelyn says. "We'll have to do that again sometime. I'll have to look up where else in the region has one of those. Lilycove maybe, Mauville I'd imagine..."
"I think I heard you all're going for the Gym tomorrow, too?" Ruby asks. "Well, better make sure to get there bright and early, if you don't want to wait for Roxanne's team to heal." She winks.
"It doesn't need to be a race..." Ayah complains, though a bit more good-naturedly than before.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 22, 2019 4:29:27 GMT
"I'm pretty sure they have it over in Mauville. I think I remember going for a birthday party when I was a kid" Cole says as he lounges in a chair.
"Oh I'll be there right when they open. I have to make a good show for the one running my old school after all" He doesn't mention the part about not wanting people to see him miss over and over. He was hoping that Hab would have that under control by then.
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Post by seraphflonne on Feb 22, 2019 21:36:54 GMT
"I can't say I remember one, but I wasn't a laser tag kind of kid anyways."
Kai glanced at Cole, his brows furrowing. "I hope they don't open up too early then, I still have to decide who I'm taking into the gym. Rock... is a hard one for me to deal with."
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Post by Robot on Feb 22, 2019 22:17:12 GMT
"Magnificent and I got you covered fellers." Theodore pronounces boldly. "Water, Fighting, and Grass all three. S'long as she isn't packing Ice like Ayah does, I'm thinkin' my posse will make a good showin' fer Roxanne." He gave the blue haired girl a little smile. Theodore had gotten really into laser tag, hamming it up whenever he got shot, 'fanning the hammer' even though the plastic weapons didn't have one. It had been a real treat to see him loosen up a bit.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 23, 2019 1:46:33 GMT
"I have Kale, but I'm pretty sure he could only handle a hit or two" Cole says under his breath towards the other two.
He snaps his fingers and ushers both of them closer to him "But what if we went out tonight and looked for a few things to help with the fight? We could maybe grab another water type at the ocean, or if we headed for the Tunnel or up towards the Falls, we could maybe get some Ground types. It means we wouldn't be getting much sleep though"
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Post by Robot on Feb 23, 2019 4:45:31 GMT
"Been kind of a rough day on me, think I'll pass on being up all night Cole. Ain't nothing against the idea, but after watching Ruby stone her dad, six evolving, and then laser tag I am pretty spent. You an Kai can go if'n you want. I will take my rest."
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Post by seraphflonne on Feb 23, 2019 20:38:20 GMT
"I could go for a night run, I kinda want a water type, but ground also sounds pretty cool... Yeah, if Theodore doesn't mind, let's head on to the tunnels!" Kai's feet seemed restless at the thought, tapping away at the ground with his excitement.
"If it's still open, we might want to stop by the mart just in case. I have... only two basic balls on me, plus we might need some potions just in case."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 24, 2019 2:38:28 GMT
"Well... good luck," Ruby says to the two discussing heading out, "I know I'm going to sleep like a log tonight. Besides, need to be in tip-top shape for Roxanne. Word is that she's one of the more challenging leaders. Certainly one of the longest-serving."
With the four other Trainers heading to sleep, Kai and Cole head out for an adventure to find ground-types. After a quick stop off at the Mart, the Trainers leave the city. It's approaching midnight by the time they make it to the Rusturf tunnel, but at least it's a fairly easy - and well trodden - trek, so they aren't interrupted by other wild Pokémon on the way there. Of course, they have a several-hour long walk back to look forwards to, afterwards...
The Rusturf Tunnel itself is fully enclosed, and soundproofed, but there is a passage that runs adjacent to it for Trainers to encounter Wild Pokémon, and it's there that Kai and Cole head to. Unlike the well-lit traversal path, the cave is dark, lit only by the entrance. Well... mostly. There's what seems to be a tiny speck of light off in the distance, though it's not exactly clear what it's coming from.
Closer, there are some rocky-sounding motions around, as things seem to shift perhaps in order to get better views at the Trainers that have entered at such a late hour.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Feb 24, 2019 16:54:12 GMT
Cole pulls out his lighter so he could see just around him, without making himself a beacon of light, hoping that would keep him under the radar a bit.
"I'm gonna go check out that light" He whispers to Kai before starting to take a few hesitant steps forward. Maybe it was a Pokemon, or maybe it was a person. Either way, he wanted to find out
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Post by seraphflonne on Feb 24, 2019 18:30:47 GMT
Kai purchased two extra Basic Balls just in case, never hurts to be prepared. He had also traded out Coronet and Waiwai for Kani the Chimecho, and Wela the Gloom, since those two were still in care at the center with Keahi.
"Alright, I'll stick behind a bit, if you get ambushed we'll ambush them back." Kai had his flashlight out, but had it off right now. Using Cole to see , he still had it readied to turn on if he saw something happen to Cole. His free hand was wrapped around Wela's ball, ready to send them out at a moments notice just in case.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 24, 2019 20:20:14 GMT
Cole creeps forwards through the tunnel, towards the flickering light. It soon becomes clear that it's coming from the hands of a statue up ahead, arms positioned as though holding something to its chest.
Getting closer, Cole's able to see cradled in the blue statue's arms, a tiny red lizard with a dim flame at the end of its tail. It's curled up in a tight ball, sound asleep. All of a sudden, the statue's eyes flash, and it looks up at Cole with what seems to be wariness. It's a little bit hard to read, though, given that the only expressive features it has are its eyes. It glances up at his lighter.
A little ways behind Cole, Kai hears the shifting of rocks off in the darkness beside him. There's some faint scrabbling, too, but he's not able to see without any light.
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Post by seraphflonne on Feb 24, 2019 20:39:44 GMT
As much as Kai wanted to try and sneak up to make sure they stay safe, the shifting rocks behind him startled him, a muffled noise escaping from him as he turned, clicking on his flashlight to get a glimpse at whatever it was.
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