Eep I'm back now 0_0 Darn it. Overseas on vacation right now, if that at all explains the inactivity on my part. I suppose I should have said it earlier, but I have wifi most of the time, just not the time to post ^_^"
Figuring that she may as well have a Pokemon out as well, Aedre released her Togepi, a smile on her face as she watched the fairy-type scrutinized the strangers around her. “Hey there, Thea. Everything alright?”
The Togepi looked at her trainer, crossing her arms to express her silent displeasure but giving a single nod so that they could set off. Aedre grinned and leaned down.
“It’s okay — these fossil Pokemon have nothing on you, Thea. You’re the cutest with your little half-shell,” Aedre told the fairy-type fondly. The Togepi perked up at that, straightening up and running ahead of her trainer to catch up to one of the other Pokemon.
Figuring that she’d leave her Togepi to her devices, Aedre maintained her pace, coming up somewhere towards the back of the group. When Amber slowed down, coming to a walk beside her before speaking her question, Aedre was taken aback. What could the older, more experienced researcher possibly hope to get her imput on? As a mere lab aide at the moment, Aedre didn’t have much authority on anything, and although she figured that she had a decent wealth of knowledge, she doubted that she was more worldly than the older woman. Still, Amber had asked for her help, and Aedre believed that one should always help others when they could.
“Of course, Amber. I’m not sure how much help I’d be, but I’m happy to help. What’s on your mind?” she asked.
Team:
Pasithea “Thea” ♀ — Togepi (11)
Attacks:Growl, Charm, Metronome, Sweet Kiss
Ability:Serene Grace
Alitis “Little” ♂ — Fletchling (11)
Attacks:Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack
Ability:Gale Wings
Decus “Dee” ♂ — Honedge (6)
Attacks:Tackle, Swords Dance, Fury Cutter
Ability:No Guard
Bag Items:
Pokedex (with Kosei Region Map)
Smart Phone
Credit Card linked to a private account that houses a decent amount of money
Poke Radar
Collapsable Bike with two gears (third for bike ramps, fourth for muddy slopes)
“You’re right, Florence. Some Pokemon might not be suited for battling,” Leisy conceded. “But I think, since they’re coming along with us, our job is to prepare them for the worst. Strength isn’t always for attacking others; it can be used for defending yourself too.”
Returning the Swablu, Leisy progressed towards the Poke Mart nearby, taking in the small stone structure with interest. The building fit right in with the rest of the desert town, its exterior dry and scratched by sand from past winds. Walking into the building, the girl was immediately drawn to a purple pouch of pale sand. The grains seemed impeccably fine, silky smooth as they flowed downwards from the pouch’s opening.
“Touch with one finger,” the shopkeeper said from behind the desk.
Leisy nodded, poking the grains with a single finger. It feels like… nothing. A cool, calm nothing. Leisy looked at the small plastic sign next to the bags of sand. Ups the power of ground-type moves? I don’t have a ground-type Pokemon right now, but Devi’s a rock-type, and I think he’ll learn a few ground-type moves.
“I’ll take a bag of Soft Sand… and two Great balls. Thanks,” Leisy said, handing her Pokedex over to the shopkeeper.
The transaction was completed, and Leisy pocketed the items she bought merrily, stopping only to let Bidein peek into the bag of sand. “Soft Sand — for Devinco. Unless you’re going to somehow learn Mud Slap.” The Fletchinder chirped disapprovingly at his trainer’s teasing, and Leisy laughed. “Alright, alright, I’ll lay off. So, where do we meet Vivian?” Leisy asked, turning to her friends.
“Caves are good with me,” Aedre said, grinning at the prospect of exploring new terrain. With new lands came the chance of seeing new Pokemon in their natural habitat, and that thought blotted out all of the other concerns Aedre could have had about had about safety. “Are there any interesting rumours surrounding the caverns?”
If there was one thing Aedre had learned about field work through the limited trips she’d gone on, it was that rumours were her best bet to finding rarer Pokemon. Sure most of the whisperings and tales locals had could easily be tall tales, but the few kernels of truth scattered among the harvest were what Aedre had to seek out when doing explorative field work.
“Let’s go then,” Aedre said, looking around at the trio of trainers gathered in the Pokemon Center. “Seems like we’re in agreement.”
Team:
Pasithea “Thea” ♀ — Togepi (11)
Attacks:Growl, Charm, Metronome, Sweet Kiss
Ability:Serene Grace
Alitis “Little” ♂ — Fletchling (11)
Attacks:Tackle, Growl, Quick Attack
Ability:Gale Wings
Decus “Dee” ♂ — Honedge (6)
Attacks:Tackle, Swords Dance, Fury Cutter
Ability:No Guard
Bag Items:
Pokedex (with Kosei Region Map)
Smart Phone
Credit Card linked to a private account that houses a decent amount of money
Poke Radar
Collapsable Bike with two gears (third for bike ramps, fourth for muddy slopes)
@LuckyBlackCat Ohh okay makes sense. I seem tor recall the two of you talking about a battle. Can I ask that one of you post the battle up IC? Maybe in a hider before your next post or something.
@Darkmoon Angel if you could edit the battle in? Also, all your Pokemon who participated in the battle would have gained a level, and the "reason" for the +4TP/4CP should be "battle" rather than interaction. Thanks!
@hekazu dunno if that was enough "Thinking outside of the box" for you. Also, I don't know how realistic the Kenza-knocking-gargoyles-away-from-her shmick is; she would probably be able to ram human-sized statues back, but the gargoyles aren't exactly statues...
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