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Post by Robot on Mar 21, 2020 23:39:53 GMT
The Joltik answers 'No' to going back to the forest, 'Yes' to food. The rest it responds with 'I don't understand.' As though the Pokemon had never known friends, or combat. Its four sharp, bright blue eyes watch Thel's face and seem to pick out little motions, the soft pop of electricity triggering its voice box the only other sound in the clearing.
"Easy easy. Settle." Joy held up a hand and gestured to a box-like tower with a faintly glowing thing over a series of black buttons with letters on them. "This is the PC, it is a global storage network designed by a man named Bill from Kanto, our neighboring region. It can be used to store Pokemon and items as data. You just log in using your trainer number, and the code on the back of your card, by pushing the keys, then it will give you options to choose from."
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 21, 2020 23:59:27 GMT
"So..." Thel stumbles for words, though gives the spider some more food from his pack, "Friends are... people who take care of you. You care for them, they care for you. They don't hurt you. Or take advantage of you. And you're just able to be... happy around them. That's... what I think, at least."
"And fighting is... something that you train for. You try and hurt the other person enough to stop them from hurting you. I... don't know why it's such a big thing for people. But... it is. I have to do it to figure things out, but... I want to eventually be done with it. Settle down. Just... be happy."
"So... if you're happy with that, then I'll be happy to have you come aboard. You sound like you've been through a lot... you have a lot of patience. Does that sound good as something to call you? Patience? It's an admirable trait."
He waits for the Joltik to reply, before releasing the others, one at a time. "Hey, everyone," he says, "this is our newest friend. She's strong in spirit, and I hope that we can make her feel welcome. And I hope everyone also wants brushes." He brings out the grooming kit. At least he has the answer of why in the world there was a really tiny brush included.
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Post by birdy51 on Mar 22, 2020 23:26:42 GMT
"Show me, show me!" Muku nearly screeches, staring at the strange screen with utter confusion. She had a card, but the numbers were confusing and she didn't know what numbers were the important ones.
Bad numbers bad!
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Post by Greenwolfkate on Mar 23, 2020 14:45:58 GMT
So that's what the machine was that she had seen the times that they were in the Pokemon Center. A few memories of seeing others at the PC come to mind. Right, that makes sense. As much as anything else in the human life so far.
After Joy's explanation, Terra sees Muku's frustration, a grimace at the shouting. "Let me see," she speaks up, moving to the keys. Hand pulling out her card and looking between the screen, the keyboard, and the back of said card. There wasn't much sound from her as she kept her focus on numbers. "Like... this?" she asks, finally breaking the silence, pointing at the sections that she needed.
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Post by Robot on Mar 24, 2020 9:45:32 GMT
At the explanations the Joltik doesn't answer Thel, by the way it lids its eyes and stares at the surface it is on, it is clear the gears are turning. With the release of his Pokemon she snaps to attention and watches the Steenee, who she hadn't seen before. The Grass type presents herself first for grooming, but Serenity also wants first brushes. FIRST BRUSHES THEL.
"Settle, you are carrying a lot of tightness in your neck and shoulders, if you always do that when you get worked up you will hurt yourself in a scrap." Joy cautioned Muku, and held Terra's card up for the other girl to see. "This number here is your trainer number." She takes a moment to key it in. "This one here is your initial password." She keys that into the second box.
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After a short and painless exercise the trainers are reuinited with their partners and bike.
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Post by birdy51 on Mar 24, 2020 13:31:19 GMT
Hastily shoving the written instructions on how to actually do this in the future, Muku wastes no time in embracing two of the most important elements in her life; the bug she beat up about three to four days ago and the bike that she got only just yesterday. "Battlebug! Hornise! Bike! Ching-ching, wheels go fast!"
The bike chimed happily. Because it was a bike, it had no other option besides it's bell breaking. It chimed three more times before Muku finally turned back to address buff Nurse Joy. "My shoulders are fine! My everything is fine! If I have bug, then I'm not going to get beaten by evil blackbirds wearing red ever again! Or terror sharks!"
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 24, 2020 16:14:42 GMT
Thel laughs at the goings on, and gently chides Serenity, petting the Ninetales. "I know you love it, girl, and you can go second, but Bliss just joined us yesterday, so she hasn't gotten a chance yet. I want to be fair to everyone. You can go first tomorrow, okay?" He picks up the Steenee, and swings her into position on his lap so that he can start brushing while still comfortable. ...it certainly feels different to brush something without fur, though, he reflects.
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Post by Greenwolfkate on Mar 25, 2020 8:00:21 GMT
Terra's body relaxes once she has her pokeballs back. Releasing both Queen and Snips. A hand patting the two pokemon at the same time after kneeling down. She hadn't been sure if she was going to see them again while they were on the ship. "I'm glad to see you," her voice expressing her relief at being reunited.
A few moments taken to enjoy having half her team back before remembering there was something else. "You said a note?" she asked as she stood back up watching the other with a curious tone.
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Post by Robot on Mar 28, 2020 2:49:04 GMT
"Came with the bike." She hands the folded up piece of paper to Muku. It was stern, but not scathing, addressed from the bike shop owner. It came off as a lot of angry beeping and some worry, about Muku and Bike and her possible abandonment and mistreatment of such a good bike! Joy's eyes followed the muscles in Muku's neck with a passive expression and she shrugged. "If you need anything, we offer the usual center services, plus mentor services and sparring options."
Queen gives Terra's hand a gauging look, red eyes taking in the girl's facial expression. She cocks her head before stepping in and reaching for Terra's head, not nearly tall enough to return the pat, but certainly making the attempt. Snips hides under his rock and scoots in against her foot.
Hornise, on the other hand, rushes into Muku's arms with enough force to knock the wind out of her. Shell open just a bit, wings fluttering, its heavy bodied steps pushing her along the mat.
The Stenee giggles and claps happily, her broad leaved ears are smooth and cool to the touch. She crosses her legs and seems to absolutely relish the attention, giving Serenity the kind of smile that Thel would question with concern if he could see it. Patience slowly starts to creep over to the pair, eyes moving between the other Pokemon as she begins to encroach on Thel's lap.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 28, 2020 3:27:04 GMT
"See?" Thel asks the Joltik, as he continues to pet the Steenee. She seems to be enjoying it, so that's good. "It's nice. I'll try and make sure everyone's happy. If you want, I can give you some brushes of your own, after Bliss and Serenity are done. I know you're new, but I promised her that I would let her go second. And I always-" his voice catches, remembering his promise to keep the group safe. "I always try to keep my promises as best I can..." He's a little more melancholy as he continues his brushing.
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Post by birdy51 on Mar 28, 2020 15:27:35 GMT
Muku reads the note. Well no. She couldn't read it so much as a figure out the feelings behind it. Looking at the words on the page gave her an odd sense of dysphoria, as yes, she could read the words and gain context as to what was being said, but actual understanding just wasn't within her capabilities. She couldn't read as a bird and she couldn't read now. But she could sort of, understand it? No, even that felt wrong. She could get the picture. Not the whole picture, but just a picture. Which was about a thousand words. Meaning, every thousand words she read was about the limit. Her hand raises up to her temples and raises as the words go fuzzy and weird. Muku got the picture, but she wasn't happy about it. It's not like she tried to leave the bike behind anyways. Swimming was just more important at that moment in time than kicking the kick stick and really making sure it wouldn't go anywhere bad.
Which is all to say, that she was very distracted when Hornise charged up and caught her off-guard. Muku throws her arm around the battle bug just hangs on for dear life as she gets lifted up in the air. "Hey! Hey! I see you! Yes! I see you!" She tweets, trying to get her feet onto terra firma. Was she always this big? It feels like she was getting bigger. Not fully grown just yet, but certainly a lot stronger.
"Oh! Hey, nurse. We need to talk to the Gym Leader first probably, but maybe I might maybe take you up on that offer for mentoring? Maybe?" She frowns and finally finds her way back onto the sparring mat. "Everyone I meet keeps saying that I fight weird, and I don't like it. I'm pretty sure I fight just fine, right Hornise?"
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Post by Greenwolfkate on Mar 29, 2020 15:16:39 GMT
At the attempt to return the pat, Terra couldn't help but grin at the pokemon. A little longer with the reunite before righting herself to her feet, Terra glanced between Joy and Muku. "Sparring does sound like it could be good after we get this stuff sorted out... And we get cleaned," she stated, a hand brushing at the shirt she was wearing. It was drier than when she woke up on the beach, however the sand was scratchy against her skin. Not nearly as pleasant as it was back before her change.
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Post by Robot on Mar 29, 2020 22:41:11 GMT
A soft growl from Serenity draws Thel's attention from his moment of melancholy, Patience creeping further into his lap which sets Bliss to fussing and swatting at the little bug. The Joltik hunkers back in its legs but doesn't move, just squints and leans away from Bliss, closing her eyes every time one of those skinny arms swats her, repeating 'No' with each impact.
Hornise hops in place in Muku's arms, replying in a sibilant tone, her large yellow eyes training on Muku's face. Hornise liked being seen, and acknowledged. Nurse Joy planted a hand on her hip. "Well, Chuck keeps regular gym hours, should be open currently. Showers and utilities are in the back of the center as you need." She returns to her place behind the counter and adopts a relaxed posture.
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Post by DataNinja on Mar 30, 2020 1:37:40 GMT
"Hey, no, no no no," he says, gently, though panicking a little internally. "None of that, from anyone. Please. We're all friends here, all family. Bliss, be nice to Patience. She's just come through some very harrowing times. I want her to feel welcome... and hitting anyone is not going to help that." He looks at the Joltik. "Patience, I know that might be comfortable for you, but it would probably be best to move for now, okay? You'll get your turn brushing, but I think Bliss would like some space. And I really don't want to risk you getting crushed when it's Serenity's turn."
The last day sure has made things much more complicated for people getting along...
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Post by birdy51 on Apr 1, 2020 13:18:44 GMT
For once, Muku agreed readily and without issue. “Rain bath shower sounds good. After shower, we see Chuck.” She nods. They didn’t have to battle him right away. It felt a little wrong to do that without Thel. But they at least had to talk to him.
Maybe then humans would stop saying she fought funny.
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Post by Robot on Apr 4, 2020 8:47:46 GMT
Thel's grooming session, even after the light scolding and pleading, still is decidedly less relaxing then usual. Bliss cries when her turn is over, and doesn't leave his lap until.he is firm about it, but seems over the upset immediately after, treating the boy with detached indifference afterwards.
Serenity and Hope are business as usual, blessedly, and don't seem to hold a grudge over the whole thing, though the fox does nip Thel when he finds a snag in her fur. Patience is a different problem altogether, the small yellow insect seems to outright refuse to be still. Even when Thel does manage to get her to settle enough, she squirms fuzzily in his fingers.
Muku and Terra take some time cleaning up and catching up, their Pokemon seemingly oblivious to the passage of time but no worse for wear otherwise. The center's amenaties are a step beyond what one would normally find, with trainer and Pokemon alike engaging in sparring matches, and a variety of exercises on some in-house equipment, with the fighting type being a very common sight.
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Post by birdy51 on Apr 4, 2020 13:58:16 GMT
Muku eyes the nearby fighting types with thinly veiled disdain mixed in with just the slightest pinch of admiration. Birds and Fighting Type Pokémon very much occupied opposite places on the spectrum of Pokemon. One were free-wheeling aerial artists and the other just punched things real good.
And yet?
Muku wouldn’t mind learning how to punch good. Which, if she got the picture right, this was very much a punch type of town. That, or perhaps she would show them all how a strong graceful kick of her feet talons could put them down. That could be fun.
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Post by Greenwolfkate on Apr 4, 2020 16:35:00 GMT
The shower was much needed that was for certain, and yet another set of clothes being changed. Terra was in an improved mindset. Dedicating time to help Splash wash off afterwards since she had learned how upset he had been. He probably needed it as much if not more than herself.
The sparring area had her interest, however a shake of her head kept her from getting too excited. "Chuck first," Terra stated repeating their plan. Pack being swung onto her back for the trip to the gym.
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Post by DataNinja on Apr 4, 2020 18:49:09 GMT
Thel's sad that things went... less well than in the past. He enjoys grooming time. But maybe it would be better in the future to try having just one-on-one. With leaving the socialization for times when he's able to give attention to all of them equally, like meals. They probably just need some adjusting time.
With everyone but Hope safely tucked away in their balls for the road, he walks over to Whitney in her tree. "Sorry about that," he says, a little embarrassed. "I was expecting it to go a little smoother. Is this how things usually go to start, or am I just doing a terrible job of things?"
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Post by Robot on Apr 7, 2020 0:58:24 GMT
Cianwood's gym was an incredibly short trek from the Center, a tired dark eyes brunette woman waiting to one side of the doors. Entering, the gym has a disciplined air to it, the loud crash of water heard before they move into the open concept space of wood, stone, and water. Under the largest of the waterfalls, an older man with a fair bit of paunch balances a stone against his back and shoulders under the crushing falls. Beside him, in quiet contemplation are a large frog with an intense expression and a belly swirl, in a deep shade of blue, and a lithe Pokemon with billowy pink pants.
Fiery, bold eyes snap open and there is an audible impact as the stone rolled away into the falls. "Aha! Trainers! I'm Chuck, the Cianwood gym leader! I am here to smash stones and crush bones Gyahahahaha!" At his laugh both Pokemon give him a gauging look.
"Growing pains." Whitney shrugs. "You've had a lot of new additions to your team recently, they will need time to come to an understanding with each other. They're still pretty young too. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it eventually." The girl encouraged. "Miltank gets jealous of Clefairy, cause she is too big to be in my lap, so I just don't have Clefairy in my lap when Miltank is out."
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