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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 11, 2017 2:06:22 GMT
"Honestly, from what I've seen of Axiom, the Professor might be safer if it isn't widely known what happened to her. Axiom won't need to take any drastic measures. Lana will take care of it. Besides, we're pretty much adults our selves now, that's something to think about"
As they walked, he noticed her melancholy and rummaged around in his pack, pulling out a dried Oran Berry "Here, eat this. No one can be sad when they're eating an Oran Berry! It's not as good as a fresh one, but it'll have to do" After a moment he sighed "Sorry, I've never been great at the whole 'making people feel better thing', but we should focus on what we have ahead of us! Gyms! Travelling the region! Adventure! We can even go to the other Temples and you can be a Pokemon again. And, we can try and find the professor ourselves while we're doing that. Besides, the last thing she told me before she left was 'You can win this League, I believe in you' So for her sake, I have to keep going. And since Avani and Des left, I need you by my side to do it"
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Post by Robot on Oct 11, 2017 12:34:36 GMT
Holding the piece of dried fruit between both hands like a squirrel might, Mica gave it a slow nibble. Two sets of large dewy eyes were fixated on Donovan as he did his best to raise the mood, despite the awkwardness of the attempt, a smile spread across her face again and the little dimple appeared in her cheek. "I think you did a great job, you're right, there's too much to look forward to to be a sack of sulk. I'd love to be a pokemon when I'm not getting beat up, and I've wanted to be a real trainer for a very long time! I should start really acting like one... come on let's get going! We'll make our own way!"
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 14, 2017 3:29:41 GMT
The first stop for the determined duo is back at the Pokémon Center. It seems like everything's in order, and Lana looks to have been able to get everything set up. So, Mica is now an officially authorized trainer in the League. As long as she doesn't find some way to lose that status.
Having healed their Pokémon, the pair are able to proceed swiftly to the edge of Kanadario, headed west. Well, as swiftly as one can manage in a huge city seemingly built without pedestrians as a priority. But, eventually Donovan and Mica find themselves headed towards Xalibu.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 18, 2017 0:51:04 GMT
As they made it out of town, Donovans eyes grew wide "I didn't tell dad we were leaving" He quickly pulled out his Pokedex and tapped out a quick message 'Hey, sorry for not stopping back by but I'm on my way to Xalibu now. Tell mom I'm sorry I missed her and I'll let you know next time I'm in the area'
He sighed as they continued to walk "I'm sure it'll be fine. We should be back by in a few weeks...or months? I'm not really sure how travelling goes." He shrugs "So, Mica, how does it feel to be an Official Trainer?"
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Post by Robot on Oct 18, 2017 14:14:28 GMT
"Comforting is a good word, I guess. It means people won't get mad at me for keeping Pokemon. Everyone else wants to go on a big adventure and have battles and stuff, but I guess I never really gave it a lot of thought what I'd do when I got my license." She looked up from her sketch pad, laying out the route and it's various plantlife, as well as the odd pokemon she might spot. "I only ever really saw it as an opportunity to get closer to Pokemon, not really as a career?" She questioned to herself.
(Current Route Chronicled and Catalogued while walking.)
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 19, 2017 2:05:59 GMT
Donovan laughed a bit "You know, I'm on the journey for a somewhat similar reason. Growing up I always thought it was so simple. Study hard and take over the family company on day. Except that the family company got bought out. So whatever, I study harder and work for the same company, right?"
He sighed and looked up to the sky "Except then I met someone who made me think that maybe what I thought was right, wasn't. Someone who flit around the region like the breeze, who was somehow both stronger then anyone I'd ever met before, and yet also sweeter than I could have ever expected. And so, here I am, travelling around Vesperia with the little seed she gave me, hoping to help him bloom, and maybe figure out what I REALLY want to do"
Scratching the back of his head and blushing, Donovan looked towards the ground "Sorry, I was rambling." He smiled at Mica "Still, getting closer to Pokemon is a fine reason to be a trainer"
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Post by Robot on Oct 19, 2017 12:25:56 GMT
Tilting her head just-so, Mica gave Donovan a big smile with her eyes closed, a pleased titter hummed away. "I think love is probably a better reason for adventure then anything else, and I never mind joining someone in their rambling, Don." She turned her attention up the trail, lightly tapping her sketchpad with the back end of her pencil.
"If it's going to be kept quiet, about the temples I mean, I'll make it my discovery. I'll learn and document everything I can, and I'll become the important person they listen to." She declared resolutely. "Until then though, I'll just be happy walking out on a dirt road in the trees with you and Spot." She beamed.
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 20, 2017 4:55:14 GMT
That dirt road in the trees seems to just keep going and going. There's occasionally the sound of a Pokémon off in the distance, but, for the most part, things don't seem to want to come near or disturb the travellers on the path. For the most part.
About two hours down the path, there's some very distinct rustling coming from a little ways into the forest off the side of the path. And some sort of ringing. Or is it chiming? Whatever it is, it's pretty faint. But, there's something in there. It doesn't seem like it's going to jump out at you, though. Well, at least not as long as you stay on the trail.
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Post by Robot on Oct 20, 2017 12:06:22 GMT
Mica's eyes grow huge at the ringing sound, and she goes veering into the bushes ahead of Donovan. "I know that sound! Someone must've lost a kitty! Poor little kitty, so far away from the city!" Stuffing her head and shoulders into the bushes, Mica wriggles her butt in the open space of the trail. Spot climbs down her back and hops to the ground, not liking the face full of branches it and Mica took together. "Here kitty kitty kitty!"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 21, 2017 0:30:40 GMT
Donovan moved a hand to his temple and covered his eyes before releasing Aster by his side "Mica! Get out of there! You don't know what's in there! It could be dangerous!"
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 21, 2017 0:55:01 GMT
Mica
Looking in past the brush, Mica sees what seems to be a clearing a little bit ahead. It's a bit too far away (and foliage-y) to see clearly, but there appears to be a few small Pokémon of various shapes gathered around a bush with a handful of bright blue berries on it. The ringing noise is certainly clearer.
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Well, Mica isn't screaming in pain, or running out with a Gible latched onto her face or anything. So, that's probably a positive sign, at least...
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 21, 2017 1:39:08 GMT
After waiting a moment, tapping his foot as he tries to decide what to do, Donovan peeks through his fingers and speaks up "Eeerrrm, whats on the other side Mica? Is it a cat like you thought"
Just another moment passed before he went and pushed his head through the bushes next to her, an uncharacteristic impulse hitting him, though he hoped he wouldn't end up regretting it
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Post by Robot on Oct 22, 2017 21:27:28 GMT
"I'm not sure... it's really red and kinda small I guess. There's a berry bush and a Combee too, but I can't see what the ringing is coming from at all. Pushing the rest of the way through the bushes, Mica continues her approach, not quite as heedless as she originally was. Her attention is fixated on the two little red objects, odds are the Pokemon were just gathered because of the berries. Sweets are really great!
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 22, 2017 21:40:33 GMT
Donovan is able to see a couple red shapes clustered around a berry bush when he pokes his head in, as well as the distinctive shape of a Combee - but only one, oddly enough. Generally they tend to travel around in at least pairs, since they'll usually quickly die off if separated from the hive.
Once Mica moves up, the assorted Pokémon in the cluster all whirl around towards her. More clearly, she's able to see the creature the chiming is coming from is a little red and white creature, with waving antennae and what seems to almost be dressed in some sort of formal attire. Very fancy.
The small little ball - which resolves as a pink, white, and green creature that almost looks like one of the berries that are being eaten - repeatedly jumps up inot the air to around Mica's eye level, and jabbers at her. She can't tell what it's saying, but the tone doesn't sound particularly complementary. The other Pokémon just seem content to watch what's happening.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 25, 2017 1:55:48 GMT
Donovan enters after Mica "Huh, Bug types and they aren't harassing this Grass type, interesting." He looks over at the group of bugs "Interesting, it's strange to see Combee on their own, let alone the Males of the species, they're weaker than the females, and unable to evolve. It's nice to see Kricketot as well, they were a common sight back in the forest on my way to work. They're very musically inclined, if not the strongest."
He raised an eyebrow at the Grass Type "But I have no idea what this little thing is." Glancing between the bush and the Pokemon, he frowns "It seems like this little one doesn't appreciate us going towards the berries, is that right?" He addresses the little Berry mon with the last statement
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Post by Robot on Oct 25, 2017 15:38:23 GMT
Mica flops down in the grass without getting too much closer. "C'mere Spot! We found a musician and a gentlebug!" She calls over her shoulder, the little Ledyba waddling up into her lap with it's wide eyes and small stature. Petting his shell briefly, she addressed the grass type. "I just wanted to know what that chiming sound was, I didn't really want any berries or anything!" Picking up a leaf and a couple blades of grass, she attempts to start up a tune.
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 25, 2017 18:24:18 GMT
All Donovan gets is some sarcastic-sounding chattering back from the ball. But it does seem to quiet down after that, just bouncing in place directly in front of him and looking him over.
Mica's attempt at musical grass doesn't seem to particularly impress the tuxedobug, but it does take up her tune. It begins to compose back her impromptu ditty into a chirping that sounds more like proper music.
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Post by Robot on Oct 26, 2017 12:17:01 GMT
Mica's face lights up at the Kricketot's refrain, being included in a Pokemon's activities was the second best thing to being an actual Pokemon! She keeps working at trying to get the grasswhistle to work, slowly buttscootching closer to the Kricketot. Spot clings to the front of her shirt, and watches the other Pokemon slowly get closer with a little concerned noise. Too much jostling.
Jam Continues mzt5Zpe02d6 Charming the Kricketot 2d6+1 (AP Spent)2d6·2d6+1
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 28, 2017 2:32:53 GMT
Donovan giggled as the bouncing berry looked him over, looking down at himself "I'm not sure what you're inspecting me for little friend" He knelt down to make it so the leap was a bit less extreme "But I'll cooperate"
He listened and smiled as Mica and the Kricketot began to make a song together, content to just enjoy the moment
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 28, 2017 4:52:11 GMT
The Kricketot shakes its little head at Mica, after she plays some more. It briefly hops away, scrounging in some of the longer patches of grass. It pulls out several blades of grass, throwing each away, before finding one it seems to deem suitable. Using its little hands, it shapes the grass, almost seeming to tune it, before holding it up to Mica. The berry jabbers at Donovan more as he bends down, but doesn't seem to get aggressive. As it looks him over, he gets the feeling that he's being inspected, or something. After a short time, it bounces onto his shoulder, before making a short hop to his head, where it nestles in his hair. It's actually fairly uncomfortable. The Combee just seems to hover around, watching the excitement. It seems to keep warily eyeing the ball that Donovan's interacting with. ƨƾDŽůƶƴǃůǃƷƴůƵƴƴƻƸƽƶůǃƷưǃůǃƷƴǁƴŶǂůưƽƾǃƷƴǁůƿưƸǁůƾƵůƴLjƴǂůƾƽůǃƷƴůƶǁƾDŽƿůƾƵůLjƾDŽŻůǃƷƾDŽƶƷůLjƾDŽůƲưƽŶǃůưƲǃDŽưƻƻLjůƿƸƲƺůưƽLjǃƷƸƽƶůƾDŽǃŽØ
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