Sizzleclops

The Pokémon Ranger Association

CirusArvennicus said
I wonder who will be in Regan's squad. Cute girls?

Sen said
~Hot boys? ~

Well, it looks like Sen got what he wanted. =D

Anyway, I actually like Team Tyrannitar though. If Sen agrees to Team Lucario, I won't object.

Pheonix Wing (A Fairy Tail RP)

I'll see if I can have a character sheet up by tomorrow. Is there anything I need to know before hand involving the story so far?

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Lady Termott said
Does your ranger's specialty matter when choosing missions?

Probably. On one hand, some missions can be tailored to certain characters, while on the other missions are created specifically to go against the person to test how they'll handle the situation. Either way works.

The Pokémon Ranger Association

See, I already like where the Help Mission is going, and yet I have a strange feeling that Derrick's gonna be tagged with the Gothorita mission.

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Skybreaker said
Sizzleclops, it's actually the Pokemon Ranger Association,not Academy...

Edited. Sorry about that mistake; I figure 'Hey, you're going to learn something, so it academy might be a good word to use!'.

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“Man... this bed is kinda comfy...” Derrick mumbled, staring aimlessly at the ceiling. “The whole ferry's kinda cool too. Wish it were a bit faster though...” As he got up from the bed, Derrick started stretching out his arms and legs before leaving his cabin. Looking around, he made eye contact with some of other trainee rangers and was met with the same response; a worried look and a brisk walk away from the vicinity. Derrick frowned and began walking towards one of the rails, smelling in the sea water and reflecting back on what happened in the past month.

It's been several hours since he entered the ferry to join the Pokemon Rangers Association, and it had been days since he left home. Ever since he managed to round up all the Pokemon and control the crowd from panicking too much during the Safari Zone mishap in Pastoria City, Derrick had found himself getting odd looks from his co-workers and superiors. When he was called in by his father and the chief of the department, they told him that they sent an application to the Ranger's Association in his name, and that he was being transferred out.

Arguing that he would've been better off being fired instead of 'relocated to a different region due to potential and strengths in different sectors', Derrick cleaned up his locker and began preparing for the ferry ride to the preserve. He could remember the sad looks on his Pokemon's faces, as well as the constant reminder from his siblings on how he better learn how to use other Pokemon or hope he can nab a Magnemite as a partner. They were both scolded when he was told by his mother just to do what he did best. And to have fun on the job, apparently.

Shrugging and looking at the sea, Derrick caught a glimpse of a few water type Pokemon swimming below. Smiling to himself, he pressed his lips together and sucked his cheeks in, trying to imitate the creatures below. It wasn't appreciated, since their immediate response was to shoot water at his face, soaking most of his head. Frowning and heading back to his cabin, Derrick dried himself and picked up his bag until the instructors had called everyone in.

When the ferry arrived and the bridge was let down, Derrick waited near the back of the crowd until everyone left; when he tried standing near the middle of the group, he felt like everyone was trying not to get too close to him, which only made Derrick disappointed. As soon as there was space and almost everyone was off, he made his way to the to the top and jumped off, landing on the pier and away from the group. He made it back to the outskirts of the crowd, listening in on the briefing as he got his hands on the Capture Styler.

“Man, these things are incredibly light...” Derrick thought as the group started walking. “I just hope they aren't as complicated...” Keeping himself towards the back, he noticed a few of the other trainees, including a girl who looked rather nervous about the whole trip, and a boy who dressed up like a Blaziken, making Derrick feel more self-conscious about himself. As they started through the forest, he took in how wonderful the scenery was. His mother had told him about how the Nature Preserve was something of a paradise for Pokemon and people alike, and she certainly wasn't kidding with all of this terrain around.

As he continued walking, Derrick almost tripped over himself. When he looked down, he noticed how tough it would be to handle some of the trails. Normally, it shouldn't be a problem with some of the things he's done as a traveller, but this was when his black and red trim sneakers were brand new and active. Now, they've turned old and raggedy. He wouldn't be surprised if they ripped or tore during the training. “Note to self, buy some boots... or at least a better pair of sneakers...” he muttered.

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Here's hoping that this character works.

Derrick Richards

(Can't draw, don't want to ask, so I'm using another picture.)

Name: Derrick Richards

Age: 19

Gender: Male

Hometown: Born in Canalave City (Sinnoh), raised in Pastoria City (Sinnoh)

How would you describe yourself?: A little boring I guess. Like any other person, I talk and socialize with others, though I definitely prefer my peace and quiet. People have told me that I'm surprisingly friendly despite looking like someone that you'd want to avoid, which is a shame because I like helping people out and being told I look like I belong in Team Rocket or something doesn't help that. Most cases I'd prefer to do some work or train with others; I'm not very good with sitting down and relaxing when I could be helping others out. People have also told me though that I need to man up a little, since my modesty and passive nature often conflict with the fact that I'm 6'3 and always scowling. It's unintentional, I promise.

Why do you want to be a ranger?: The short answer, because of my family. Me and my siblings have been surrounded by Pokemon left and right, due to my mom being a former ranger and my dad a former cop. When the three of us set out for our adventure, I got to spend sometime helping out the local police in each of the cities and towns I visited, while my older sister and brother set out to become notable trainers and coordinators, respectively. Me personally, while the travel was great and the idea behind proving myself as the best trainer in a battle or the best coordinator in a contest sounds gratifying, the stability of the job and the fact that I get the same recognition that my parents got in a position of authority was something special to me. Why I chose to become a ranger, however, is more because everyone agreed that I was better suited for the Ranger missions than some of the hard core jobs done as a part of the police force. It doesn't matter to me, personally.

Do you want to Help, Hurt, or Hunt?: Preferably, Help. I won't object to doing Hurt or Hunt missions.

Do you have any Special Skills?: People have told me that I have a bad habit of staying calm when everything is going south, so I guess I'm really good at acting under situational pressure. Personally though? I like to label myself as a walking encyclopedia for Steel Type Pokemon. Inversely, I'm not very good at handling other types as well, especially Fairy Types; they're too... I don't know, I just can't explain it...

What is your Favorite Type of Pokemon and why? Steel Types. My first Pokemon was a Riolu – granted, it's a fighting type – and all the Pokemon I've used in my travels had wound up with a Steel Type listing, so I was always used to them. On top of that, they're strong defensively and when paired up with the right typing they can become powerhouses offensively (Metagross and Skarmory, for example). In contrast, this has made me a tad bit unknowledgeable about other types of Pokemon.

Anything else we need to know about you?: I have low patience for people who are arrogant, haughty, rude or all three. I understand that you think you're the best, but that's an opinion that should be mentioned when necessary, not all the time.

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Currently working on a character, since you guys are still looking for a few more. That cool?

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Im interested. Still needing players Skybreaker? The only thing I really don't know about is the newest generation of pokemon though, so I could try to catch up on that.