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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 13, 2019 23:24:05 GMT
"I know a lot more about them then I ever thought I could, that's for sure. And yeah, I'll check with Mica and let you know and tell you when we're a bit closer." He says with a nod "Actually, I should go see Mica anyways" He adds under his breath.
"Alright, well I'll talk to you later" Donovan says, ending the call
With a breath, he gets up and heads for Mica's grandparents. He's quiet on the way as he attempts to think of what to say to her..
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 14, 2019 2:04:55 GMT
Donovan
The air is sharp, and the walk empty, as he makes his way back towards Mica's place. There's the occasional person hurrying along through the brisk day, but they pay him no heed as they move with purpose towards whatever their destination is.
The door is answered quickly after he knocks, with Mica's grandmother opening the door. "Ah, Donovan. Good to see that you're all right. Come in. I'll go and see if Millie's busy. I think she was just on the phone, but make yourself comfortable."
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Mica hears the knock on the door as she hangs up, and some voices. It's not long before her grandmother comes up, with a knock on the doorframe before she peeks her head in. "Millie? I just thought I'd let you know that Donovan's here."
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Post by Robot on Jan 14, 2019 2:58:44 GMT
"Thanks Gram." Mica left the quiet sancticmty of her bedroom, hair disheveled and riddled with little arcs of static. Hero peered out from under the safety of the teen's tresses, Ham waddling along behind. When the girl entered the living room, she didn't pull her eyes away from the floor, only had a seat beside Donovan.
"I was pretty sure you weren't coming back this time. Or that your parents would demand you come home. Any excuse to stop..". She cut herself off at that. "Elisha is doing okay. She invited me to come visit again sometime."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 14, 2019 5:14:16 GMT
"It's good that she wants to see you again" He says before registering what she said "And no. I'm not leaving this undone. Too many people are relying on me, on us."
He sighed "I talked to the Lab. They were worried about us, but now Lana believes my story. Turns out disappearing for six months makes the impossible become believable." The boy shrugged "She's also sending me a special stone for Rose. Told me to ask you if you wanted one too. So that's something to think about"
"OH" His exclamation came out louder than he meant it "They also found new ruins out near Nahani that I want to check out. Might be some new answers there. So I think that's where I plan on going next. If...If you still want to travel with me"
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Post by Robot on Jan 14, 2019 18:36:49 GMT
"...Having even one person see a tiny truth in us is a drop of mud in a very dry bucket." Mica sprawled across the couch, ending face up in Donovan's lap to watch him with lidded eyes. "Like an evolution stone? I don't have any Pokemon that need that."
"I'd have to ask Gram and Gramps if it is okay. Maybe. They said to leave stuff up to the proper authorities." The girl's eyes slid away from his. "Can we do that date thing again, and take a break to just feel normal? Just for a couple of days? I'm not ready yet, and it has been a long time already."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 15, 2019 1:23:06 GMT
"Having someone believe us is an important first step and every step matters" Donovan countered
His face flushed red when she laid her head on him and offered a date "I can't stay for a few days. Not knowing that time is different for them. I don't know how long they can last without the Plates. I'm not gonna leave until tomorrow though. So you still have time to think about it, and we can do something tonight if you want"
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Post by Robot on Jan 15, 2019 2:26:34 GMT
"I understand." Mica rolled up on to her side and buried her face in Donovan's middle. "I'll take the stone I guess, and the time you'll give me.". He was warm, and her eyes were so heavy from venting to Ham. Hero peeked out of her hair up at the boy and gave a buzzing chirp.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 15, 2019 4:51:29 GMT
The day passes with little fanfare. Mica's grandparents mainly leave the two to whatever they want, and don't try to pry. The duo are able to wander the town, or gather supplies, or just curl up on the couch in front of the fireplace. Nothing of note happens, as the day slides into night, with Donovan able to use the guest room to sleep.
The sun rises once more on the cold little town, bringing with it a new day, full of new possibilities.
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Post by Robot on Jan 17, 2019 23:51:46 GMT
Mica takes Donovan around to the places that were special to her in the outskirts of Hirimilik and beyond. Pokemon she might've befriended in those developmental years are pointed out but not interrupted in their day to day lives, what ones may remain in the area with the changes the world has been through. Among the spots are a sea cave that can only be accessed at low tide, now only safely accessible with the help of their Pokemon. A copse of trees that grew so tightly together that it requires a great deal of (frightened) squeezing to reach the center, but in the middle there is a gap in the canopy that is perfectly circular, though it has started to grow in. A low firepit, now buried in leaves and detritus suggests Mica spent a lot of time in here by herself. Many of the locations are either unsafe, or very out of the way, giving the impression that the girl avoided people as much as some Pokemon do.
When the tour of her special spaces was over, they had a nice meal in the evening, discussed what they could borrow from Mica's grandparents without putting them out, and watched the sun set over Thunder Bay. Having taken Donovan out as she did, Mica couldn't help but feel a little less lonely that night, even though there were walls between them. The next morning came, and saw her training as hard as she ever did, though the morning was going to end with Cuddles. She couldn't avoid it forever. With Apex by her side, she released the Tentacruel in the yard.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 18, 2019 2:01:48 GMT
Donovan enjoyed seeing the sights with Mica. He didn't have too much of a connection to his 'home' in Vesperia, still seeing Sinnoh and the forest as where he felt the most like himself. But Mica was excited and happy and that was enough for him for now. Sleeping in her grandparents house was still a little strange, but he eventually got over it.
Early the next morning he put his team through the paces and then waited for Mica to finish her training. He felt bad leaving already, but they had places to be. He couldn't bring himself to stay in one place for too long now. Not knowing six months had already passed.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 18, 2019 2:24:17 GMT
The Tentacruel bursts onto the yard with an angry sounding hiss, and makes to lunge ant Mica and Donovan... but then a particularly chill gust of wind cuts through the air. The Trainers are all nice and warm in the coats that they were able to get from Mica's place, but the plant-monster seems to retract its tentacles, and try and curl up low to the ground. It doesn't seem to do particularly well with cold. It's still glaring angrily at Mica, and occasionally tentatively poking a tentacle-vine out to test the air, but it seems to mostly be trying to keep warm at the moment.
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Post by Robot on Jan 19, 2019 2:36:47 GMT
"It's still really angry..." Mica watched the eighty tentacled plant looks for an opening to be aggressive but dislikes the chilly air. "If you can be a little less prickly for a few minutes, I will help you get warm.". She cautioned it gently as she neared it, Apex shuffling along in her shadow.
Unbuttoning the front of her coat, Mica moved to press her front against the Pokemon's forehead, wrapping the open lapels against it's body to offer what heat she could without resorting to fire.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 19, 2019 2:46:16 GMT
The Tentacruel hisses and continues to glare at her. When she approaches it, a vine whips out, keeping her between it and the wind, to push her away. It seems like it would rather be cold than accept anything from Mica right now.
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Post by Robot on Jan 19, 2019 3:15:35 GMT
"Well... Okay. Maybe next time. Take a rest, I will keep your ball somewhere warm..." She sullenly recalls the Tentacruel, and slips it's Pokeball into her jacket. "It must be really hard being angry all the time.". Mica trailed off at that. " I am going to go say goodbye to Gram and Gramps Donovan... Then we can leave."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 19, 2019 3:31:16 GMT
There's a little of their typical fretting over her, as Mica says goodbye, but there seems to be an understanding in the air that she's more independent now, and has to make her own path and choices in life. There's a lot of hugging, and goodbyes, and telling her to stay safe and keep warm. Before Mica heads out with the things that she's packed, her grandmother makes her take a bag, that has both some sweets inside, and also envelopes for both Mica and Donovan that contain some money. "Be safe, Millie," her grandmother says, at the door, at last. "I know you're strong. I know you're brave. And I know that you can do whatever you put your mind to. You always have. I know we'll see you again."Gain 5 candy bars, and also each gain $2500.
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Post by Robot on Jan 19, 2019 3:42:33 GMT
"I'll make sure to be the kind of person Mom and Dad loved. I'll try not to worry you and Grandpa too much in the process." An old, worn out Pokedoll strapped atop her pack, snacks for the road, and feeling a bit lighter, she rejoined Donovan to continue their journey together.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 19, 2019 22:45:05 GMT
The chill meets the two as they set out from the town, leaving the small place in the middle of nowhere behind. It's going to be a long road going forwards, but one at least that they have each other for. With preparations made, Pokémon healed, and minds set, the travel to Nahani begins. End Episode 7
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