LuckyBlackCat

Pokémon: Rust

Those designs are awesome! And flying/electric is an underused type combo.

Pokémon: Rust

@TheNoCoKid @Crimson Flame

The battle was over much sooner than Oriana had expected. Something serious had come up by the look of it, as someone called Arden away, grave-faced. "Aw, shame to see you go." Oriana watched as the two headed from the scene. "Who knows, maybe we'll get to meet again some time in future!" While it sucked that they couldn't travel together, she hoped he'd get a chance to become a trainer at a later date.

She turned to George, that usual sunny smile lighting her face once more. "Hey, how about we have a battle once we get there?" Her eyes flicked to Shakudo. "You up for that, Kudo?" The Dratini studied George and Devastator, before nodding.

"You'll do awesome! Oooh, and looks like Chomper's got a trainer after all!" Oriana gazed in adoration as the baby Gible joined Cypress' team, fitting right in with the Goodra, the Turtonator and the Kingdra surrounding him. A thrill ran through her. "Wow, I've never seen so many dragons in one place!"

It wasn't long until the jeep pulled round. A twinge of guilt nagged at Oriana over not having helped with the bags, especially as her refusal had turned out all for nothing, but it was done and there was no point dwelling on it. There'd be other opportunities to help. Crouching, she held the Pokeball out to Shakudo. "Alright, time to get going!" Shakudo tapped it with his nose, disappearing inside in a burst of light.

Cradling the capsule, Oriana climbed into the jeep. "Yes!! Finally out of Dullsville!" She took a brief look out of the rear window as the sleepy old town disappeared behind her. "Hey Rory, what's Hesperus like? I hear there's a fairy type Overseer, right? Yeah, fairies are meant to be the bane of dragons and all, but it's nothing we can't handle! We'll get that mark in no time! Hey, what kind of area will we get to explore after that?"

The questions kept pouring forth, one after the other.

Character Interview Questions

- When do you do your best work? In other words are you an early bird or a night owl?

@Yankee

Karya of Brackenglade, Hoseforn's Academy (wood nymph ranger/druid)

Mornings all the way! Admittedly we've got to be careful around dawn and dusk, since that's when a lot of dangerous animals are out and about. But there's nothing quite like working on a carpentry or whittling project early in the day, as the sun filters through the trees, and getting as much done as possible by evening. Gotta make the most of each day, you never know how many you've got left after all.

Tybert Palug, Hoseforn's Academy (grimalkin warrior-in-training, a grimalkin is a humanoid with cat traits)

Afternoon to night. Being at Hoseforn's is so gods-damn jarring, for several reasons, one of them being everything happens so ridiculously early! I get that several races are active earlier in the day than us grimalkin, we're semi-nocturnal. And I get that discipline is important, I grew up in a military family after all. But still, does everything have to kick off full speed as soon as the sun's up? Ugh.

- Who's had the biggest influence on your life?

Pokémon: Rust

Hey, just to let everyone know I'm still here, just had a BAD mental health crash. Getting through it though, and will have a post up soon!

Character Interview Questions

What qualities do you like in a person?

@Crimson Flame

Hotaru Ukiko, Urban Starlight Wonderland (ghost themed magical girl)

I value bravery and loyalty. If you're talking about the kind of person I like as a friend, someone with a sense of fun and adventure! And, if they're in the know about the whole magic thing, someone who doesn't mind the occasional friendly prank. Hey, when you're a magical girl who can turn invisible and pass through stuff, it's kinda tempting. Too bad magical girls can sense each other, but who knows, maybe I can learn to hide my presence... *mischievous grin*

- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Character Interview Questions

Hey, so I've seen stuff like this on a few other sites, and figured it'd be fun to do here. Basically one person posts a question, and the next poster answers it as their RP character, submitting a question for the next person and so on. Feel free to answer multiple questions if you want, just please acknowledge the last poster by responding to theirs!

Anyway, I'll start off with:

- What do you like to do for fun?

Pokémon: Rust

@TheNoCoKid Okie, yep I can do that! Going to try to have the other designs done soon too.

Pokémon: Rust

@TheNoCoKid I do hope Birch comes back, but if he doesn't... A two person journey, while it won't be the same, will still be doable. I can attest that Crimson is reliable, we've been in a few other RPs together.

As for the feedback, thanks! I can make some edits if you want, change the shape of the horns and make the cape longer, but if you're happy with it as is, I'll get started on the digital art.

Malevolence from Beyond (Vega7285 and LuckyBlackCat)

Jumping to her feet, Nanami took a step towards Saya, who doubled over in clear agony. "Saya, what's happening?" Mouth dry, she gently grasped her friend's shoulder. "Are you ok? Can you hear me? Saya!"

The monster was nowhere to be seen, but something lingered here, where Saya stood. That chaotic energy crackled around the two of them as if a storm were about to begin. It stabilised, but didn't fade completely, still thrumming in the air as Saya opened her eyes. Whatever had happened, she seemed to have shaken off the pain as quickly as Nanami had, but not the confusion.

"I'm ok! I... think. Just what the hell was that? I think that thing was about to eat me or something."

With a sigh of relief, Nanami shook her head, glancing all around. No alien creatures in sight, but she frowned as she noticed something else out of the ordinary. Had the lamps brightened, or had her vision sharpened a little? "No idea, all I know is it tried to either drown me or dissolve me. But let's not stick around to find out." She took off sprinting down the path, quickly realising she didn't have to look over her shoulder to check where Saya was. She could sense her, a short distance behind. "Huh?"

She stopped, something else dawning on her. There was no strain in her muscles. Her athletic pursuits kept her in good shape, but that run had been as effortless as a leisurely walk. For someone who'd just had an apparent near death experience, she now brimmed with vitality, as if she'd had the best night's sleep of her life followed by an energy drink. She could chalk it up to adrenaline, although that didn't explain the radar-like sense. A shiver ran through her, equal parts fear and exhilaration, as she recalled the alien's words. "You want to be the best, don't you?"

That creature... It had been real. And it had done something to them, but what exactly?

Turning to face Saya, Nanami tilted her head, eyebrows furrowed. "Hey... Are you feeling different at all, by any chance?"

Pokémon: Rust

@TheNoCoKid Pencil sketch for Kaidan Dragonite is done:

Scale mail Dragonite

All ok? If so, I'll have the finished version done ASAP. I imagine it can still fly in the same way Dragonair can, despite not having wings or being a flying type, although it ultimately depends on how you envision it.