LuckyBlackCat

Pokemon Spiral

Vareena Town

@OtomostheCrazy

"Huh." At the unexpected turn of events, Amber's eyebrows raised - things had ended much better than they'd started, with Alexis getting a new Pokemon out of this. "Well, Kyra here wanted to play, and they didn't." She rolled her eyes at the Rockruff. "Looks like things worked out for the best though. Hmm, it seems Combees really are drawn to strong leader figures. Makes sense, since they follow a Vespiquen in their natural habitat..."

A light tapping on her leg interrupted her hypothesis. She looked down at Larimar, who pointed to the unconscious Combees, some of whom were starting to stir. "Uh, let's head back to the gym before they come to." She started a brisk walk back down the path, her Pokemon in tow. The gym was nearer than the Pokemon centre, and they'd be able to get their teams healed up there. "I hope that girl's doing better." She bit the inside of her lip at the thought of how badly an encounter could go. She and Alexis really had been lucky.

Notes

Pokemon Party: Kabuto "Chalcedony" lv11, Yanma "Aeshna" lv10, Rockruff "Kyra" lv15 (+2), Rowlet "Tacita" lv12, Anorith "Larimar" lv15 (+2), Sableye "Almandine" lv14 (+2)
Pokemon in PC:
Inventory: Pokeball x1, Potion x1, Dusk Ball x1

Pokémon: Rust

Apologies for the delay, currently moving so things are hectic, but finally managed to post!

Pokémon: Rust

@TheNoCoKid @Crimson Flame @Mistress Dizzy

As the city came into view, Oriana's mouth fell open. It was as if the group had gone back in time. Stone walls stretched along the borders, making the place look every bit the ancient fortress she'd heard it had once been. As they neared, she even spotted men by the gates armored like guards of old. Hesperus truly had preserved its rich history.

No sooner had the jeep pulled up, one of the guards approached, asking their purpose. "We've got an Overseer to beat, and a forest to explore!" Oriana piped up, leaning over. "And who wouldn't want to hang around an awesome place like this? Cool costume, by the way!"

A high-pitched voice interjected, claiming a rather different reason for the group's presence. Oriana couldn't help but chuckle as a young blonde girl jumped down and started fawning over Rory, much to his embarrassment. "Oooh, looks like Mom and Dad's store may just get a visit for wedding rings soon." She gave Rory a big teasing grin in the driver's mirror.

At Darlene's news about lodgings, Oriana's eyes widened. They'd be staying with the Overseer herself. "Sweet! We're technically a queen's guests of honor!"

A woman who could be none other than said Overseer promptly made her arrival, looking much like an older version of Darlene, giving off a fittingly regal air with her fashionable getup. Oriana, talkative as she normally was, fell silent. Her stomach did flips. How was she supposed to talk to an Overseer? One descended from royalty, no less? As Norah addressed her, she nodded. "Yep, uhh... Your Majesty? Is that how we should address you?" She let out a nervous laugh. "I mean, they say you're descended from an ancient king, right? And the whole city treats you accordingly?"

Notes

Pokemon Team

• Dratini (Shakudo)
• Roggenrola (Carnelian)

Pokemon in PC

Items

Main

• Assorted trinkets (pebbles, low value gems, old coins)

Pokeballs

• Pokeball x4

Medicine

Berries

TMs

Pokémon Knights

Interested too!

Pokémon: Rust

@Crimson Flame *boops for post*

Character Interview Questions

If it was to protect something, someone or the world- for any reason whatsoever- would you suffer any punishment? Would you sacrifice yourself to save someone or something else?

@Ammokkx

Karya of Brackenglade, Hoseforn's Academy

looks unusually solemn, hands clenched
Xanthe. My sister Xanthe. If it's to save her, then yes absolutely. She's the kind of person who wouldn't think twice about putting herself in danger to save others, so I'd do the same for her. The entire reason I became an adventurer is to find her, or at least find out what happened to her.

- If you only had one day left to live, how would you spend it?

Be my Sanctuary

Hope it all goes well! And yep, sounds good.

Pokémon: Rust

@TheNoCoKid @Crimson Flame

"Roggen!" Carnelian spread out her stony feet, her ear tilted up towards George. Even without eyes, she somehow seemed to glare.

Oriana, meanwhile, gaped in shock. She hadn't expected to hear that from someone she held in high esteem. "Hey! She's not just a rock! Seriously, have you ever seen a Gigalith?" She hadn't, not in person anyway, but she had seen pictures of the majestic crystalline Pokemon. "They're just as impressive as any dragon! Did you know they have so much power, their energy leaks out of them in the form of gems?"

Before George could answer, a more pressing matter came up as he spotted his still-feral Ekans devouring a bird egg. Oriana grimaced. "Ehhh! If only Arden were here. He'd know what to feed an Ekans to keep it satisfied."

As Rory called out to her and George, asking if they were ready to move on, she hurried over and nodded. "Yep! Can't wait to challenge the Overseer, she won't know what hit her!" The sooner they got to Hesperus, the better - especially since, if they stayed here much longer, they may have to deal with a less than pleased bird.

She grinned at George. There was no point in staying mad. Better to prove him wrong about Roggenrolas. "Hey, still up for that battle once we get there?" She glanced down at Carnelian. "All good with you?"

Carnelian bobbed her body up and down in a nod. "Rola!"

Oriana's self-assured smile widened as she turned her attention back to George. "I'll show you she's more than just a rock!"

Notes

Pokemon Team

• Dratini (Shakudo)
• Roggenrola (Carnelian)

Pokemon in PC

Items

Main

• Assorted trinkets (pebbles, low value gems, old coins)

Pokeballs

• Pokeball x4

Medicine

Berries

TMs

Be my Sanctuary

Hey, juggling a lot of irl stuff right now including moving, but still here!

Be my Sanctuary

Jessamyn "Jess" Bailey

Jess gritted her teeth against the secondhand anger and shame bubbling up. She knew her mother meant well, but such intrusive questions weren't going to help, especially when Roxy was nowhere near ready to give the answers. It was like picking a scab off of a wound that hadn't yet healed.

To her, Roxy's answers weren't a surprise. She'd figured there had to be more to her past than Reginald made it seem. Her mother, on the other hand, tried to remain neutral and professional, but Jess caught the slight raising of her eyebrows - and the spiking worry.

"Roxy," her mother called, standing and heading to the doorway. "If you don't mind saying, what exactly happened? Because this doesn't match what he said. Remember, my job isn't to judge, or tell anyone..."

Instead of responding, Roxy stormed down the hallway and disappeared into her room, slamming the door. Jess flinched as the full force of her mother's shock began to seep in, along with random traces of emotion from neighbours. "I'm sorry," she murmured, hurrying past her mom, along the hallway. It wasn't her fault, she knew that rationally, but she couldn't help feeling in part responsible.

The tumult of moods faded as she neared the spare room, but that familiar seething still emanated from it. She hesitated, unsure what to say, before knocking on the door. "Hey... I knew there had to be a reason for all of it," she said softly. "So much for a pleasant weekend though, huh?"