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Post by blackhawk748 on Aug 26, 2017 16:01:16 GMT
A warm breeze blows across the plain of Snider island as all the prospective trainers gather at the entrance to the Reservation. There where just over two dozen trainers awaiting their chance to enter, all but three of them having recently turned 18. The random chatter dies down as a tall man with a mane of blonde hair steps out of the building, closely followed by two assistants carrying a table.
Ok everyone, I'm Dee, the Gym Leader of Hokus city. Now i know you're all excited to get in there and get to catching your starter, but i gotta go over the rules first. 1. You will be given 15 Reservation Balls and 2 hours to find your Pokemon, if you don't get one you can try again on another day.You will also be given a map, so you can try and find the exact Pokemon you want. 2. You can use any means at your disposal to catch the Pokemon. Bait them, fight them, or just charm them, its all legal. 3. If you get into trouble, use this he holds up a flare gun and one of the Rangers will get to you to back you up. Oh, and one more thing, there are various items hidden in the reservation, like Great Balls, Bait and other things that could help you catch Pokemon. Now that thats out of the way, form a line and sign in up here to get your Pokeballs
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Post by drallore on Aug 26, 2017 16:59:54 GMT
Finn was pretty intimidated right off the bat. He was stuck in a crowd size he still wasn't used to yet,. This was . . . unexpected. After getting his map, Finn made sure to look for large bodies of water. He convinced himself that would be the best place to search for his kind of pokemon, but in reality, he just really needed a good swim right now.
But as his heart started longing for isolation, Finn remembered the words his mother gave him before sending him off
"Blah blah blah . . . something heartfelt and kind . . . make sure to meet new friends!!""
Finn decided to follow his mother's words and looked around for new friends to make. Ideally kinder ones, or perhaps his mom! you know, if she was there . . . didn't seem like she was. . .
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Post by GeorgePumpkin on Aug 26, 2017 18:20:33 GMT
Morgan stood firmly with an excited smile as he heard the instructions, as he did he took a moment to observe the other would-be trainers, and couldn't help but notice how he was one of the oldest people there, however, the thought was quickly pushed back when something much more important ocurred to him: What kind of pokemon should he get?
As he moves to form a line to sign as he was instructed he starts to mumble to himself
"Should I get a cool looking pokemon? maybe a cute one... A strong one perhaps... Nah, that's not important, whatever I get I can help them become strong... well, it's gotta be one who enjoys my cooking... whatever am I saying? of course they will like my cooking... I suppose it's all about the personality then? Mhmmm..."
He continues to mumble like that all the way to the table where they are signing to get their pokeballs and other things, seemingly forgetting about everyone else present.
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Post by Roulette on Aug 26, 2017 18:31:41 GMT
As her legs carried her to the back of the line that was quickly forming in front of the leader, Viviko moved her hand in the air, trying to get a hang on the signature she had had to come up with two weeks prior when countless forms and documents had been given over for her to sign. There was no risk of her forgetting, to be fair, but she had been practicing the movements since she had first made them up, to keep herself busy whenever she felt nervous or afraid.
The press of people, even just 24 of them, was more than a little intimidating to her at that moment. Too many garish contrasts of color and sound, and people chatting back and forth about what they would be on the lookout for within the reservation. Most of the species mentioned were new to her, creatures that would never put a foot (or other means of locomotion) near a mountain. Her hand seamlessly transitioned to writing the names she heard, practicing the writing system that still felt a tad unfamiliar to her. She couldn't wait to sit down and make a list or draw a chart.
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Post by Zephias on Aug 27, 2017 22:06:46 GMT
Leanne listened to the explanation from one of the chairs against the wall, a bit intimidated by the whole crowd of people. Her family had just arrived to their new home in Johnstown a couple months prior, and the young girl was still not used to the people and the place. Silvers were very different from Kalosians, and she couldn't shake the thought that other people would judge her or see her as some sort of weird commodity because of her dutch-influenced northern Kalosian accent.
She waited until everyone else had joined the queue and then moved to the end of it. She mentally berated herself for again falling pray to her shyness.
"Didn't you come to the Silver Coast with the intention of being more confident? Come on, Lea. Get a grip" she told herself.
"Um... isn't going alone dangerous?" the blonde asked. "What if we find like a Cyndaquil and the grass arounds us catches on fire? Or someone who can't swim falls into the lake? That could be very dangerous, even with the flare gun"
She sort of shrank onto herself as a couple people in the queue turned to look at her. Oh, she knew this had been a bad idea! It was the accent again, wasn't it?
"Not that I'm questioning your abilities or, um..." she mumbled.
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Post by drallore on Aug 27, 2017 22:56:47 GMT
Finn's ears perk at the mention of swimming from the awkward female
"Who's in a lake? Where's the lake?"
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Post by blackhawk748 on Aug 27, 2017 23:16:45 GMT
Dee nods his head "Valid point,theres no rule against partnering up so if you're concerned...." he looks around for a bit "you can go with this guy." he finishes pointing at Morgan. "That is if you don't mind helping the little lady out?"
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Post by Zephias on Aug 27, 2017 23:21:14 GMT
Leanne doesn't look too assuaged by the answer.
"I wasn't really talking about me. More... everyone. And I fail to see how two of us trapped in a brush fire is better than a single one of us"
She shrank onto herself a bit.
"Not that I'd mind pairing up or anything, um"
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Post by GeorgePumpkin on Aug 27, 2017 23:32:39 GMT
Morgan, who was still mumbling to himself, takes a second to fully register the situation, but as he notices the attention placed on him, he turns around to see the young nervous girl with a "Huh?" He then offers her a smile and hearing her responds before even Dee can:
"Everyone present is here to prove they can handle a pokemon girl, not much point if they hold everyone's hands. Still, you are welcome to come with me if it makes you feel safer, sticking to groups is as valid as tactic as any, after all" he finishes with a merry laugh
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Post by blackhawk748 on Aug 27, 2017 23:35:06 GMT
"Oh that way. Well im not sure what to tell ya. I mean the pokemon in the res are pretty docile, theres Rangers all over the place, and we even have people on flying pokemon out on patrol. Its really as safe as we can make it without having you be shadowed by a Ranger the whole time and that would rather defeat the purpose of the whole exercise, don't ya think?" he ends with a wink.
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Post by Zephias on Aug 27, 2017 23:44:55 GMT
"I... don't think I like this 'exercise'"
Leanne nodded, however, and got back in line.
"Okay, then... but I think I'd like to go alone, rather than with someone mean"
She shot Morgan a dark look, then lowered her head.
"Or, well. With people in general" she mumbled. She'd really rather not have anyone see her try and probably fail at finding a Pokemon.
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Post by drallore on Aug 28, 2017 0:00:38 GMT
Finn was intrigued by the formerly awkward, recently turned intelligent female and her knowledge of areas that aren't water. Perhaps this was an opportunity to make a companion? He approached the female. He also sort of ignored everything she said after she talked about brush fires.
"You seem like you know things. Is it ok if I do this exercise with you?"
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Post by GeorgePumpkin on Aug 28, 2017 0:02:16 GMT
Morgan looks at the girl with a confused expression, before shruging and turning back towards Dee while he waits for further instructions.
"... Mean?" He thinks to himself as he rubs his chin
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Post by blackhawk748 on Aug 28, 2017 0:08:25 GMT
Ok little lady, its your call after Leanne walks away he pats Morgan on the shoulder and heads to the front of the group.
"Everyone got there balls and maps? Alright,now best of luck and stay safe!" he yells as he throws the doors open behind him
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Post by Zephias on Aug 28, 2017 0:08:45 GMT
Leanne looked surprised at Finn's question, and nodded after a bit of hesitation.
"If you want to, I guess..." she said unconvinced.
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Post by drallore on Aug 28, 2017 0:12:10 GMT
"hooray"
Finn enthusiasm is lacking, but genuine
"Thank you. I'm not too sure what to do here. My name's Finn. What's yours?"
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Post by Zephias on Aug 28, 2017 0:19:41 GMT
"Leanne. Um, a pleasure"
She opened her map and started tracing the different areas. She was mostly interested in pokemon from grasslands or prairies, maybe forest... She got so immersed in it she forgot she had company for a while.
"Oh! sorry"
She blushed in embarrassment.
"I forgot you were there for a second. Where are you from?"
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Post by GeorgePumpkin on Aug 28, 2017 0:22:19 GMT
Morgan takes a quick look at his map, and deciding he doesn't know what sort of region is most likely to have interesting pokemon, decides to go for the one most likely to have ingredients, and as such heads towards the forest, keeping his eyes for the hidden items mentioned by Dee
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Post by drallore on Aug 28, 2017 0:25:13 GMT
"Bleak Dive. There's a great river around that region. I mean, I think it was also used for some sort of illegal activity, but the river's still great!"
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Post by Zephias on Aug 28, 2017 0:31:14 GMT
Leanne flinched a bit at the mention of illegal activity.
"I... See. I don't know much about the Coast. My family... we moved to Jamestown a few months ago from Kalos"
She then motioned to the map.
"Um, I don't want to rush you or anything... that would be rude. But I want to check the grassy areas before too many get there"
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