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Post by DataNinja on Nov 24, 2017 5:51:29 GMT
The Combee buzzes happily, nodding. It's easily sucked into the Pokéball - though, Donovan notices as it is that the very tips of its antennae seem to still have a faint purple glow. You caught a Combee! Level: 8 Gender: Male Nature: Quiet Abilities: Cluster Mind Moves: Gust, Sweet Scent, Helping Hand Stats
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Post by Robot on Nov 25, 2017 19:09:48 GMT
"I'll hold onto it Donovan, I promise I won't show it to anyone. I know how important it is. We should probably get going though, we don't know if those lights would've drawn Axiom's attention here or not. Asking if anyone's seen her while we travel isn't a bad idea either, I don't want to see her again if we don't have to." Mica fidgeted and started out of the castle courtyard.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 25, 2017 20:49:01 GMT
Donovan nodded along as Mica spoke and stored the Pokeball containing the Combee on his belt and finally giving the little guy a name, Dandelion.
Following after his companion as they left Donovan reached into his pocket and pulled out his Pokedex before looking over at Mica "I think I'm gonna have the Lab take a look at Dandelion for me. I noticed his antennae were glowing a little after being hit with the light" He quickly tapped out an email to the lab, explaining that he found a strange Pokemon and wondering the easiest way for them to take a look at it
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 27, 2017 5:43:07 GMT
Unfortunately, Donovan's email returns with an error message, saying that there's no signal, but it'll keep trying. Thankfully, it isn't too far from the temple to the outskirts of Xalibu, although it is getting dark by the time the city is close. The message is sent through, though.
A reply isn't exactly quick, but one does come through as the pair gets within the city limits. "Your Pokéballs and PokéDex sync up, so, for the most part, we can get a lot just from having you be in range of a signal. I wouldn't exactly call a Hive Combee strange, though. Rare, yes, and you're lucky to have found one. But, I'd thought you, of all people, having lived around Floraroma, wouldn't consider them strange. They're far more common in Sinnoh than here, after all, because of the somewhat more temperate climate being more hospitable to large gatherings of Combee. - Lana"
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Post by Robot on Nov 27, 2017 15:31:57 GMT
Mica had been quiet and thoughtful for most of the walk from the Temple, which was very unlike her. After the dizzying architecture of the inside of the temple it would probably come as no surprise that her sharp eyes had given her a similarly sharp headache. No Pokemon walked at her side, and she seemed to be paying a particular reverence for the natural world, in shifting her attention every time the wind blew.
Pokemon Children that had never known the outside world. It was a sin.
"Where's the nearest gym to here? Maybe we can meet up with the girls for a little while." She spoke up suddenly, oblivious to his sent and returned emails.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 28, 2017 1:27:58 GMT
Donovan frowned at the message, something seemed off about it. He had never heard of a 'Hive Combee' and that seems like something that would have come up at the Flower Shop....
When Mica mentioned the Gym, he realized the time "Well.....We should find a Pokemon Center to stay the night at, and then go to the gym first thing in the morning. And maybe we can find out a bit more about the Gym as well, because I really have no idea what to expect from it"
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Post by Robot on Nov 28, 2017 10:10:12 GMT
"It has been a long day..." She exhaled slowly. "We wouldn't want to meet someone important like a gym leader smelling like sweat and road dirt either, so you're probably right.". She gave Donovan a sniff. "You are probably good still, but it is getting late."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 28, 2017 18:56:26 GMT
The pair makes their way to the Pokémon Center, shining like a beacon of rest once they find it. They're able to easily get beds for the night, easily falling asleep and proceeding to the morning.
When morning does arrive, it's bright and warm, even early on, filling you with hope for your Gym battle. If there's training or last preparations to do, now seems like the time to do so.
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Post by Robot on Nov 28, 2017 20:44:14 GMT
Mica takes her time feeding her Pokemon, going through their rigorous bits of play as she always does, then to help raise the mood it's a group rally chant. It is discordant and awful, but it is certainly full of spirit. "Ready to go look into this gym when you are Donovan!". She exclaims cheerfully
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 29, 2017 1:22:26 GMT
Donovan spent his time preparing for the battle ahead, making sure his newest members are all versed in his particular style of battle. And typing out a quick message to his former boss 'Hey, it's Donovan. Vesperia is great, I even caught a Combee and it made me think of you all! Speaking of Combee, have you ever heard of something called a Hive Combee?' After hitting send, he returned to finish up his training.
Adjusting the Pokemon on his belt as Mica told him she was ready, he nodded his head "Right, I'm ready too. Hopefully we can learn what we're up against on the way there"
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 29, 2017 1:45:19 GMT
Finishing up their training, the group sets off in the direction that the Attendant at the Pokémon Center indicated. On the way, Donovan gets a return message from his old boss.
"...what time is it in Vesperia, man? I was just about to head to bed. It's like, 2am here. Glad to hear that we're in your memories for more than 'oh god am I glad to be out of there,' though. :P
Anyways, Hive Combee? ...yeah. Are you feeling alright, man? Or trying to trip me up? I talked to you about the guys before. Especially that time after seeing one in the meadow, all formed up. Man, that would have been great to catch. I don't have the skill, though. Anyways, if you're reading this later after sobering up or something, we miss you over here, man. Just... next time try and think of the time, okay? Talk to you some other time."
Nearing where the Gym is supposed to be, Mica and then Donovan notice a conspicuous plume of smoke billowing into the sky. Getting closer, it seems to be coming from a building that's clearly the Gym, judging by the League insignias all over it. It's cordoned off, and there seems to be a lot of debris strewn around the front. Several firefighters and Water type Pokémon, including a Blastoise and circling Mantine, are in the area in front of the Gym, looking over it. It looks like whatever happened here has mostly been put out, but there's definitely still a strong presence of smoke.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 29, 2017 3:06:01 GMT
As he read the message Donovans normally neutral expression turned into a frown. Just as he was going to bring it up to Mica, he noticed the smoke.
Donovan ran up to the nearest firefighter who was not actively doing anything "Is everything all right? Did anyone get hurt?" He sounds concerned as he continued "What happened?"
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Post by Robot on Nov 29, 2017 3:12:04 GMT
Mica examines the signage on the gym for any kind of indication of what kind of gym it might be in the circuit. Normally the places were really well insulated against Pokemon moves, it must've been a really intense battle!
(Jim can roll me a 4d6+2 Perception, Spending 1 AP to chronicle Xalibu.)
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 29, 2017 3:55:25 GMT
A large burly woman comes over to Donovan from where she was in conversation with one of her comrades. "Well... depends how you define 'all right'," she says, with some sarcasm. "The superstructure's fine, but there's probably going to have to be quite a bit of repair. The smoke smell's going to linger, too. Nobody was hurt, thankfully." She sighs, crossing her arms. "As far as what happened, it was all done last night. There was a damn Separatist protest. They don't want Vesperia to be part of the League, and this is their way of showing it. I heard accounts that Polaris was here, too." The woman shakes her head. "Idiots, the lot of them. The League isn't going to go away, no matter what they do."
Mica's not able to quite approach the Gym's signage, but her keen eyes are able to read what it says regardless. Clearly visible despite some damage to the sign is written:
"Xalibu Gym Sometimes brute force is the only way."
There's no indication to be seen as to a particular typing, though.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 29, 2017 4:14:51 GMT
Donovans brow furrowed "I'd heard a little about unrest in the region but I didn't know it was bad enough that they would attempt arson." He shook his head, still in disbelief at what had happened "You mentioned a Polaris? Are they the ones who want the league to go away?"
"And I guess with this much damage, it's gonna be a while before anyone can challenge for a badge here"
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Post by Robot on Nov 29, 2017 5:24:18 GMT
"Man... I was really excited for our challenge too.". Mica pouted fiercely. " Apex would've been great! Or napping... Greatly napping.". She tapped her chin a few times thoughtfully. "Hey lady, do you know where we might find the gym leader? Maybe they'll let us challenge somewhere else."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 29, 2017 5:42:08 GMT
"Generally they don't do too much like this," the firefighter says. "Mostly talk. A little vandalism occasionally. But Polaris is pretty good at whipping crowds up. And good at convincing them to abandon their morals. So, if you ever end up seeing someone in a Mimikyu mask... I'd recommend just getting out of there. Things'll probably get ugly if she's showing herself."
"Yeah, you're both right," she says nodding to each. "It'll probably be a bit before Gym battles can be run in here. But, I've got a spot in the forest that'll be just perfect." She gives a smile. "It's a nice day, I'm always up for an outdoor challenge. We can go now, if you want. Things are pretty much in the wrap-up phase here, they don't need me to stick around. I'm Enya, by the way. The Gym Leader around here, if you hadn't gathered that already."
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Post by Robot on Nov 29, 2017 13:18:09 GMT
Mica's eyes grew to the size of saucers at the big reveal. A gym leader that was also a fireman while being a woman too?! How cool was that! Then she wondered just how many things one person could be, Enya was definitely a lot of things at once already. Mica was a trainer, and a friend, and a Pokemon! They weren't particularly prestigious things, but the last one was by far her favorite. "Oh wow, what a way to meet up... I'll have to sketch this when I have a minute! My name's Mica, and my flower scented friend is Donovan. I don't know how he does it either. I'd really like for a battle uhm... please ma'am?"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Nov 30, 2017 1:58:36 GMT
Donovan blushes slightly when Mica calls him 'flower scented' and mumbles under his breath "Soap mostly"
He gives a slight bow to Enya "Like Mica says, my name is Donovan. I'd also like to challenge you to a battle and one in the forest suits me just fine"
He sized up the leader, impressed that she was willing to accept a challenge while her Gym was still smoldering, though a little worried since he still had no idea what she was going to throw against them. He breathed deeply and set a hand on Roses ball before speaking "So, shall we head out"
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 30, 2017 3:48:05 GMT
"Alright, you're eager, I like that," she gives a hearty laugh, "Just give me fiveish minutes. I just need to change out of all this gear. If I don't have to wear it, I don't want to." She whistles up towards the Mantine circling around, "Come, Leila, we don't want to keep them waiting." The Pokémon glides down, and she hops on, saying, "Be back in a jiff."
A short time later she is indeed back, dressed in clothes more suited to the late spring weather. As she begins to lead the pair through the city, towards the outskirts, she inquires, "So, what Gym Challenge of yours is this?"
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