Deft

Pokemon: Periwinkle

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Attica had been standing there at the railing overlooking the main entrance and watched the majority of the students pour in. When she noted all four colors of the house were inside she realized Max, Marquis and Nyree must've gotten past her without her noticing. Just when she decided to leave and look for them she heard a familiar voice approaching her. She looked over at Max and smiled a bit, "Sup?" he said while offering he a cookie. She gave her head a slight shake turning down the cookie, food wasn't important now.

"Hello. I was just looking for you and the others."

"Still can't believe how crazy this whole school is. Can you believe we get to study here? I mean... sometimes I low key think that I'm not even supposed to be here..." He noted, munching away on his cookies.

"Imposter syndrome. We all get it. I think personally it is a sign of intelligence you know? Self awareness of your flaws and humanity. You wouldn't have been admitted if you didn't have a chance though, something about you was above average enough for them to consider you a worthy applicant." Attica moved a lot as she spoke. She shrugged a few times as her hands and neck danced about.

Max ate another piece of his cookie and leaned on the railing as he spoke, "Any luck making friends? I see Marquis and Nyree are fitting in well with Jirachi."

"Sorta. No." Attica shrugged and went quiet for a moment when she looked down as the kid waving to her. Coldly she turned back to Max. "Well kinda I guess. That kid right there Tony he's sorta okay. And some girl tried to set me up with someone I think but I'm not interested in that. I guess she might have been trying to be friends. I dunno. I suppose it doesn't matter."

Attica wasn't too worried about her social side of the school. Making friends, establishing relationships, learning about people. These were secondary to her goal of exploring the limit of Technology. She wanted to improve lives and remove potential suffering not entertain selfish impulses of neediness and insecurity. She shook herself clear of these thoughts and looked over to Max who was looking at her.

"By the way... you did say your PokeNav was like... a lavender color or something right? I saw it in Laeticia's bag on the way to our meetup with Professor Nawi,"

Attica's jaw dropped.

"I dunno if she stole it or whatever... maybe she found or something? Either way, you could just ask for it back? Or... we could just steal it back."

Before Max could even finish his sentence, Attica was plotting.

They would be going to a group meal after this meet up and after that there would be free time before being expected to head to bed for the night and going to introductory classes in the morning. That means the best time to steal it back would be during the meal or during the night as she slept. Max has access to the Victini common rooms and Attica could probably disable the security system well enough so that cameras don't see what they're up to.

"Okay, we steal it." Attica's voice got low as she leaned on the railing close to Max. She pressed herself shoulder to shoulder and spoke softy. "I think I can disable some cameras temporarily to conceal our activities, my Porygon can travel through cyberspace by transforming itself into data and my Aipom is great for sneaking. If you're actually proposing to help me get my PokeNav back then I'm gonna need your help to get me into the common room but I don't wanna risk you getting caught so we have to be smart about this. So this is what I'm thinking, you-" Just then a group of Victini students walked past causing Attica to silence herself. When they passed she grabbed Max's hand and mumbled, "Come on, follow me."

She lead him up one of the spiral staircases behind them and came up to what looked like a study area of some sort. A few students sat up here playing a couple card games of some sort. Attica pulled Max along and held his hand, feigning as a couple to draw less attention. She pulled him in between two sets of bookcases and looked around. Noticing no one she lifted up her Poketch and began typing on it and pressing various buttons as she spoke.

"Okay. I think 3:33am. Easy to remember right? I'll call you through my Poketch and I'll let you know when to open the door and let me in. I might need you to guide me around the common room a bit. Maybe even be a look out." Attica paused and looked up at him in the eyes, "You okay with all this Max? I'm asking a lot here."

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About a half hour later they were seated with their houses and a fantastic spread of food was laid out before them. Not like the chips, cookies and other bits offered during the celebratory event at the Student Union. There was actual meat and dishes here. Distracted by her missing PokeNav Attica barely touched her food, she had a salad before her and occassionally jabbed at it with her fork. But most of the time was spent gazing across the cafeteria and checking her Poketch.

She messaged Max, 'Any sign of Laeticia? What is she up to?' It was a silly question. Nothing she was doing at this moment could really impact their plan. Attica was just anxiously waiting for her moment to strike back and felt herself becoming obsessed with this entire ordeal.

A kind voice pierced her train of thought, "Hey.. are you alright?" Attica looked up to see Minerva, the Ace Student sitting across from her. "You look very nervous. Something wrong?" She pressed when Attica failed to respond.

"Yeah.. Sorry. Just tired I think. Maybe a lot on my mind. I'm alright." Attica responded and pushed around a cherry tomato on her plate.

"Good! Well I'm Minerva. If you ever need to talk I'm here." She pressed a hand out for Attica to shake, which she reluctantly took.

As they shook hands and held each others eyes for that moment, something existed in that space. There was something about Minerva's energy made her uncomfortable but not in a fearful way. More like an odd intensity that existed between them, Attica couldn't label it but she could sense it.

"And you are??" Minerva said as their hands fell away from one another.

"Oh. Apologies. I'm Attica Grey." She said as she shook her head, "I'm sorry I'm just not for conversation at this moment."

"Attica. I like that name. Well Attica no need to apologize, my first day was rough too." Minerva gave a genuine smile and looked at Attica realizing there would be no conversation to be had. She pressed her lips together tightly and gave a short nod, "Well Attica good luck at the Academy. I hope we talk again." Minvera's eyes held onto Attica for a moment too long before she walked off.

Attica lifted her Poketch up and checked her messages, she needed her PokeNav back. Her father had given her that and helped her develop the software for it. It was something that held a piece of him that was still functioning and she needed it back. She sighed heavily and took in another mouthful of salad.

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Pokemon: Periwinkle

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With Headmaster Beauregard's words the First Years were instructed to stand and make their way out of the stadium as the rest of the school applauded for them. The entire time, Attica watched her Poketch and kept an eye out for that one girl in Victini House. The Manaphy House First Years were brought out of the stadium and lead down a long set of concrete sets, away from the other Houses. The faculty members leading them brought them along a stone path that bordered the water's edge. Eventually the First Years merged with the rest of Manaphy House and the faculty members walked away from them, leaving the older students to lead the younger ones with one older student in particular seeming to lead them all.

Attica kept track on her Poketch starting to feel quite anxious about her missing PokeNav when someone tapped her shoulder. Attica turned and saw a tall, brown-skinned Manaphy student smiling with her hand outstretched. It was that girl she saw in the crowd that shot her daggers, Attica took her hand to shake, visibly confused by this girl.

"Hello!~ I saw you in the crowd before the ceremony. My name is Devina." She looked expectanlty at Attica.

"Oh.. Well my name is Attica. Didn'-"

"Oh my gosh!~" this girl took Attica's hand into her own and toyed with Attica's curls a bit as she squealed in delight "I love your hair texture oh goodness. You have to let me know your routine."

"I actually don'-" Attica began before being cut off again.

"So I know this guy in Celebi, he's so cute. Well he texted me and said you were cute. Want his number?"

A boy with a Rockruff by his side keeping in step with him chimed in now "Oh man just leave her alone Devina, jeez." He walked with his arms crossed and his brow furrowed, he and his Rockruff looked terrifying to say the least. Attica was unsure how she didn't notice this giant guy walking just a few feet behind her. "You were in her place last year, it is weird as hell your first few days here. Leave her alone."

The Rockruff gave a small growl as it walked along Tony. Devina scoffed, rolled her eyes and feigned disgust before she strutted off ahead of them talking to another First Year.

"Sorry about her, she's really cool honestly. Just loves to play match maker too much. She's all about bringing stuff to life. At least that's what I think." He smiled warmly at Attica, "I'm Tony by the way. You're Attica right?" Attica shyly nodded keeping her eyes fixed forward and not looking at Tony. "Cool, nice scores by the way I don't think anyone since Minerva did that well. Dr. O seemed impressed to me." Tony gestured toward that girl leading the group, identifying her as Minerva as he continued, "Minerva is easily one of the top five of the school, she's the Ace Student of Manaphy House and Dr. O's protege. If you ask me though there's no way she isn't using some kind of perks to keep up though, I feel sorry for her honestly. She's normally the first to wake up and the last to go to bed." Tony shook his head a bit looking genuinely sad for Minerva's situation.

Attica finally turned and looked at Tony, studying his face for a few seconds as she spoke "Does Dr. O force her to be like that or is she just like that?" All he did was shrug in response and then gestured with his chin ahead of them.

Dr. O sat on a small stone bench that faced out to the sea. She clearly knew the students were approaching but did nothing to acknowledge them until the entire group stopped and Minerva rushed over to her and whispered a few things. Dr. O then stood up, holding a small cup of steaming liquid in her left hand with her right hand tucked under her armpit to give it support. She was a small woman, her body was thin and her head was squarish but somehow she made the air around her ice with her cold gaze. When she spoke it was firmer than you'd imagine and came out with very little emotion.

"Hello students of Manaphy House. Welcome First Years. I am Dr. Toshika Okimaru, you may call me Dr. O. I recognize many of you from last year and see many new faces as well," she scanned the crowd and her eyes met with Attica's for a moment before they drifted on to the rest of the crowd. She took a second to sip her steaming drink and continued, "Every morning except Saturdays, I can be found here on this exact bench at 9am. I take my breakfast here. If you ever wish to speak to me, that is not the time to do it. I say this because at least once a year a student approaches me when I am enjoying my time. If I ever have to repeat this fact to a student of my own House," She held the silence in the crowd for a moment as a power move and continued, "You will regret it."

The crowd was dead silent and Attica could sense the older student's tension. Dr. O spoke once more with a warmth to her voice that wasn't present before, "So welcome to the Periwinkle Institute of Pokemon Academia. I expect a lot from all of you. I expect a lot from House Manaphy." Dr. O then gestured to Minerva and sat down, sipping her steaming cup once more.

Minerva then spoke, her voice light and kind, "Now follow me and let's meet with the rest of the student body, shall we?" As they walked toward the Student Union, Minerva continued to speak but didn't exactly turn to face the group. "So for you First Years. I'm Minerva. I am the Ace Student of Manaphy, only one so far. If you have any issues or questions, concerns. What have you. Come talk to me about it. I can most likely resolve it for you!" She then gestured to the Student Union before them and turned to the group, "Alright! Let's have a good time everyone!"

The entire Manaphy House made their way toward the Student Union and as Attica entered, she once more checked her Poketch for her PokeNav and thought to herself 'I gotta find Max or Nyree, even Marquis. I gotta get my PokeNav back.'

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Ten minutes pass as Attica wanders about the Student Union, it seems as if Manaphy was only second to arrive as the students of Celebi were already there. A couple of the older students greeted each other and it became clear quickly who the odd first years were. Attica found herself leaning on a railing overlooking the enterance of the Student Union checking her Poketch obsessively, waiting for her friends and that thief to walk in.

Attica looked outside on the grounds before the Student Union, through the massive windows above the doorway. She could see Minerva alongside the other Celebi Ace Students as they waited for the other houses to arrive. Minerva stood with her arms folded behind her back and swayed a bit as she talked amongst the other Aces. Attica thought of the people she met so far in Manaphy House and how unbearable they all were including Dr. O who seemed down right toxic in some ways. 'Am I unbearable and snobby? Attica began to wonder about herself. At that moment she looked down at Tony who was standing in a circle with boys from Celebi laughing, his Rockruff right there laying at his feet. It was good to know some students in Manaphy were tolerable. Maybe Attica was too.

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Pokemon: Periwinkle

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"Come on, let's not get split up." Nyree grabbed Attica's hand and the two made their way across the boarding platform and down the dock. As they walked onto the premise of the campus Attica was overwhelmed with the size of the place. Multiple gargantuan towers loomed over the grounds and rose high into the sky. Some of these towers were topped with what seemed like bushes or collections of rocks and other natural terrain while others were more fortress like or designed in the style of a skyscraper. Attica figured most of these towers had battlefields atop them and others were most likely offices for the administration or maybe even some dorms for students. The towers were all relatively different in design, with some mostly covered in glass and others being of stone or brick and others covered with a polycarbonate material usually white or grey in color.

The actual grounds were immaculately kept. As the group was ushered toward the stadium Attica had caught sight of a few Pidgey and Spearow arguing over a spot in a tree and a collection of Pichu darting out from one of the corners. She smiled, this place was going to be amazing.

Eventually they were inside the Stadium before Attica even realized it. She had been busy in her brain trying to create a mental map of the grounds that she completely spaced out and forgot how she even got into the stadium. She chided herself for the irony of it and was startled by Nyree shouting and pointing wildly. Soon multiple people around her began to excitedly point and laugh as the faculty came into view.

"Holy shit look it's Thomas Branch!"

"The Krookodile Hunter is my favorite show!"

"Professor Hazel! Johto represent!"

While most of the first years were looking up at the stage and the grand screen, Attica was looking up into the crowd noticing a few who were not cheering so much. one person sat with her legs crossed going over a magazine that Attica couldn't recognize from here, she looked up at one point and the two made eye contact causing her to narrow her eyes at Attica. Attica looked away quickly from this first girl and moved her eyes over to another girl who was furiously scribbling in a notebook. She looked up at Attica and smiled before giving a short wave and going back to her notebook. Attica smiled and was marched further out into the field where she turned to hear Professor Hazel speak.

"Welcome First Years to the Periwinkle Institute of Pokemon Academia, let's get this whole show on the road and give you your moment to shine. Let's start here alphabetically - Allen Aeschlimann!" Professor Hazel gave the kid a moment to get up on stage as the screen winked on in the middle of a battle scene. A Growlithe was spraying fire wildly around, so much so it's opponent wasn't even visible in frame. The screen changed to a series of graphs and charts that outlined Allen's personality. Attica noticed his low scores before she was lightly tapped by Nyree.

"Hey real quick give me your contact so we can keep in touch just in case we are in different houses."

Attica quickly reached to her side for her PokeNav Plus and realized it wasn't there. For a moment she felt panicked but instead sighed, "I think I dropped my PokeNav. Here give me yours." Nyree passed over her device, a Pokegear, Attica normally would roll her eyes but not wanting to offend her new friend she instead tapped her Poketch to the device and her contact information was added. Nyree took her device and looked surprised.

"How the hell did you do that?" She asked confused. Attica instead was fiddling with her Poketch and turned on the Locator App which began to indicate the direction of her PokeNav. Unfortunately in this situation she couldn't go looking for it but she could see it was near. Somewhere behind her. Just as she meant to turn and look Nyree's name was called, she shrieked loudly and hugged Attica before bouncing off toward the stage. Attica watched her friend go up as Professor Hazel spoke.

The screen behind Professor Hazel burst to life with a scene of a Farfetch'd holding a massive leak fending off the strikes of a Lucario before it used Counter and brought the butt of the leek into Lucario's chest sending it spiraling to the ground heavily injured. The scene changed to a Milcery bobbing and weaving as it darted along dodging a hail of embers raining from the mouth of a Growlithe. "Nyree displayed an unshakable confidence and a delightful tone in her voice through the entire battle. He elation and clear love for battling made it clear to many of us where she would end up." The screen flipped once more to a series of graphs and charts showing all sorts of info of Nyree.

By the time she was on stage Nyree had the widest grin anyone could have and was very obviously giggling, absolutely loving this moment. Professor Hazel smiled at her and spoke into the mic, "For someone with so much warmth and such a glowing smile, I can happily announce your acceptance into Jirachi!" the crowd exploded and Nyree bounced twice on stage cheering back as Professor Hazel was drowned out and totally inaudible.

"So Nyree go take your place with the rest of your house! I'm sure Professor Branch will be elated to have you." He smiled at her and she smiled back, she waved a few times to the crowd and once specifically to Attica before bounding off stage.

Attica looked back down at her Poketch and leaned over the Marquis and Max, "Hey I lost my PokeNav if you guys see it anywhere let me know, it's purple." She looked behind her where her watch indicated and began to wonder if someone had stolen her PokeNav. Just in that moment she saw her, that girl from the boat, who stood up and began to make her way on stage. Attica watched her Poketch follow the girl all the way on stage to where she stood. The screen flashed with a quick series of a Hitmonchan, a Kadabra and a Poliwag all slamming into the ground one after another, all very evidently from poisoning. "Laeticia managed to crush her battle entry exam by poisoning all three of her opponents with her one Pokemon, Poipole! Incredible."

Laeticia seemed unimpressed by this, her face expressing annoyance more than anything. Professor Hazel seemed caught off guard by this and stuttered a bit, "Uhh. Y-yeah.. Okay! So Laeticia we have placed you in.. Vincti! Where we believe your ferocity will flourish!"

Laeticia turned and walked off stage as the crowd cheered, some clearly more enthusiastic than others.

Directly after her, Attica was called. She checked her Poketch once more and looked at the boys next to her and smiled. "Wish me luck guys." Attica took a breath and stood, making her way on stage. Attica looked up at the screen as her battle exam replayed bringing her back to that day;

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She stood across from the examiner, an older man in his late thirties who seemed experienced but kind. He smiled and nodded, Attica did the same. They both launched their Pokeballs out onto the field. Attica sent out her most trusted assistant, Fives. He bounded up on his tail prepared as his opponent formed, an angry looking Doduo. The Doduo launched into a Fury Attack instantly sending is duo beaks striking relentlessly at Fives. Attica ordered him to move and directed him to go between the two heads before she shouted, "Brick Break!" Aipom launched his tail out and caught Doduo right in between the base of it's necks, a critical blow. Her opponent seemed stunned as Doduo came crashing down in a single hit. Attica smiled and pointed to her Aipom, "My dad works at Devon Corp., of course I use TMs." The examiner seemed to appreciate her catching him off guard and spoke, "Reset" he said as she returned Fives.

The two of them threw out fresh Pokemon with Data coming up against a Heatmor. Data's eyes illuminated for a second as he scanned Heatmor with it's Trace ability. Porygon copied Heatmor's Flash Fire and Attica could see this information on her Poketch and smiled unsure if her opponent knew. The two stared each other down and Attica realized he was waiting for her to strike, so she gestured her hand out and called for a Shockwave. Porygon's body illuminated yellow light and a blast of electric energy radiated out. Heatmor with nowhere to go felt itself be blasted but didn't seem that effected, instead it reared its head back upon its trainers call and unleashed a torrent of fire that consumed Porygon. Attica had to actually step back a bit from the heat of the flames which were quickly absorbed into Porygon, much to the surprise of her opponent. Attica smiled. Her opponent resigned.

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She was now on stage as Professor Hazel continued talking about her, "..and with an IQ of 162, Attica was obvious for Manaphy House!" The crowd applauded as Attica anxiously waved and gave a few nods, trying to remember to smile. She was directed off stage and made her way toward the Manaphy house where few other first years sat and welcomed her. She took her seat and looked over at Laeticia, the girl who definitely stole her PokeNav. No matter though, Attica knew she had it and it wasn't like she was going anywhere far. She turned back to the stage, waiting for Marquis and Max to be placed in their houses.

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Pokemon: Periwinkle

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Attica could see the confrontation include that kid who was rude to her earlier. Although they weren't supposed to battle on the boat she wished to watch that kid get his ass kicked. When it fizzled out into nothing Attica felt her shoulders relax, while the fight would've been kinda cool it made her nervous seeing people show such aggression to one another. It was so untamed and cruel, it made her uncomfortable.

When the larger group dispersed Attica stepped forward to those that remained.

"Inferiority complex. That's all it is." she spoke matter of factly and could tell instantly as the words left her mouth that a few of them had no idea what she was talking about.

"That snobbish kid with the Zorua? He was rude to me too." She took a breath before she continued, practically motormouthing. "He has an inferiority complex. That's why he throws around his connections, flaunts his money and most likely why he has a Zorua, basically serves as his Yes-Man and never questions him. Also when he's walking people assume he is always with friends."

It was a few moments before someone else spoke and Attica could feel sweat prickling on her lower back feeling the weight of the room upon her.

She laughed a bit awkwardly as she tried to figure out Attica. "Yeah, his name is Elliot I think his family is rich or something he looks kinda familiar." Nyree looked at the others and then back to Attica. "I'm Nyree by the way, I'm from Galar. What was your name?"

Attica took a momentary breath and straightened herself out, standing up straighter than before and speaking with her same matter-of-fact tone. "Attica. I'm Attica Grey." She tried a smile which quickly crumbled away.

Nyree looked at the others expectantly. Marquis looked back at Max and chose to speak first.

"Well I'm Marquis." He looked at Nyree and gave her a quick 'sup' slightly suggestively to which she rolled her eyes and mumbled, "Boy.. you wish." Marquis continued without missing a beat, "I come from Hoenn What's good?"

The three then turned their attention towards Max.

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Back on the island, the faculty collected in a main hall ready to greet the students. All the teachers, heads of houses and the headmaster himself stood as a group talking among themselves in hushed tones. Professor Hazel stood in one corner of the group and listened to Professor Thomas Branch go on about Seviper and Arbok comparisons. Merrick nodded along but kept his attention on Dr. O, when Professor Branch said something about poison types Merrick nodded and cut him off quickly, "Sorry Thomas, excuse me." Merrick made his way to a better position still watching Dr. O. From this angle he could see Andres Beauregard watching her from behind as well, the two locked eyes and nodded to each other.

Merrick thought back to a few years ago.

Andres and him walked along the Ilex forest clearing out debris and looking for any trainer that may be lost.

"I dunno Andres. I owe you one, you're right about that. But I just don't think I want to be a Professor. I'm having fun as Azalea Town's Gym Leader. Johto needs better Gym Leaders, it's a struggling region you know?"

Andres laughed but Merrick could tell is was forced. "Yeah.. Listen Merrick. I wouldn't pressure you this much if I didn't need you. I think." Andres paused for a moment and continued, "I think there's something happening at the school. I need people I can trust." The pair looked at each other and Merrick only nodded. And that was it. The conversation ended there.

Back in the present Merrick stood there occasionally throwing glances at Dr. O. He was sure he was going to turn down Andres that day, but Andres never makes a move he isn't entirely confident in. That day Andres knew Merrick Hazel would say yes. Because when it comes to the kids, Merrick will always do it for them.

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Pokemon: Periwinkle

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Atop one of the towers of the Periwinkle Institute of Pokemon Academia a woman stands clad in a long black cloak. She held a Rotom phone up to her ear as a deep voice could be heard on the other end, her responses were short and hushed.

"Yes sir.. Of course. Consider it done."

Dr. Toshika Okamaru looked out across the miserable grey sea as storm clouds began to move in on the island. A soft drizzle began to fall around her. Across the horizon she could see a small white fleck bobbing this way and that.

"I see it now, they'll be here within the hour. I will have an answer before this evening for you sir."

Just at that moment the sound of expensive loafers on concrete came from behind. Dr. O hung up her phone and casually turned. Headmaster Andres Beauregard gave a friendly smile as he leisurely approached, hands in his pockets.

"What are you doing up here? They're going to arrive within the hour and we aren't even set up yet."

Toshika nodded and looked back over her shoulder at the ferry approaching.

"Yes I see it. I had a personal call. Apologies sir."

Toshika spoke coldly. Andres tried to read her as she strode past, never once even looking at him. Andres was suspicious of her but he was too intelligent to let that show, so he gave a small chuckle before he spoke.

"No need to apologize we all have lives. And also, Toshika you don't have to call me sir. We've been friends for over a decade. C'mon now.

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A small crew of Wingull lead by a pair of Pelipper flew over the ferry as it made its way slowly toward the Academy. From the bow of the ship the Academy's skyline could be seen breaking up the monotonous grey cloudy sky the ferry had been driving towards for the last few hours. Many students stood on the bow of the ship pointing and shouting to one another about the island ahead of them as rain gentle fell in waves across the ferry.

On the bottom level of the ship, where only a few students were, Attica Grey found herself chewing on her eraser with her nose deep in a book titled "Electrical Design series 6; Practical Analog Semiconductor Circuits & Microcircuits". She made a few notes in the corners of the text book before she realized she was in public and chewing on erasers was strange. She gave a quick glance around and noticed one of the other passengers was staring at her intently. Attica's eyes flicked back and forth before she raised her eyebrows curiously at this woman staring daggers at her. When there was no indication of a response Attica began to grow anxious. She collected her belongings, stuffing them in her tote bag and began to make her way to the stairs, away from the staring person.

She came out to the deck of the ship and saw the Academy for the first time, the skyline was incredible with multiple towering spires flanked by a brightly lit campus. Attica could see the docks they were headed for and could even see some sort of town on the far side away from the academy. Lost in admiration for their destination Attica failed to notice a boy standing before her waiting for her to clear the staircase. After a few moments he spoke.

"Uh hello? Hi. Other people exist so let's make some fucking space for them? Thanks."

Attica stared at him for a moment confused before noticing she was in the way, he raised his eyebrows at her and made an expression like a bewildered animal. Embarrassed she made room for him to pass and mumbled some sort of apology but her voice was lost in the shouts of others. She popped out her PokeNav Plus and checked for any texts or emails, hoping someone at home was reaching out to her but there was none. She sighed and took a seat nearby where she could watch the island grow in the horizon as her mind wandered somewhere else.

Attica found herself back in the hospital, two months ago, sitting beside her father's bed. She held his hand in hers and noticed how thin and bony he had become over this time. His chest rose and fell in time with the beeping of machines attached to him.

"I've been accepted to the Academy. The one I told you about? I leave in a few weeks."

She was met by the continuous cold beeping as his chest rose and fell.

"I really wish you could've seen the pictures of the campus. They have some of the craziest stuff there apparently like a machine that can get insight on a Pokemon's preferences and there is a whole study happening there right now about alternative Rotom forms. It is pretty cool stuff. And also-"

Her voice fell away from her as she searched her father's face for any indication he was even listening. But there was none.

Attica came back to the present with the sound of emotionally charged voices, angrily firing back at one another. It sounded troubling to her, so she stood and headed in the direction of the commotion to find out what was happening.

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Interested in a Pokemon Roleplay.

Hello! I have been out of the Roleplaying life style for a while now but after playing Shield I've been craving a Pokemon roleplay.

I have a couple ideas but mostly just trying to see if any others out there would be interested in a Pokemon roleplay.

PM me if you are, toss any ideas you have at me.

Shuffle your music player and post the first 10 songs

1) Small Poppies
by Courtney Barnett

2) Up All Night
by Best Coast

3) Astonished Man
by Thao & the Get Down Stay Down

4) Dust Bunnies
by Kurt Vile

5) Laments
by Hop Along

6) Mexican Chef
by Xenia Rubinos

7) Ascension
by John Frusciante

8) Eagle
by Weaves

9) From
by Dr. Dog

10) Humpty
by Mitski

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