PokTA: Midnight Anchor (In Character)

[staron13]

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3rd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [7:30]

Bennet's pokemon all chow down on bland food given to them. While Valant's smile grows even larger when Bennet mentions the female monkeys.

The trip back to Bennet's house is uneventful as Valant and Hardcase chat away. When Bennet steps into his yard the front door swings open, with Mr. Nole standing there arms crossed and tapping a foot. ÔÇ£Good morning Bennet.ÔÇØ

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [16:08]

Artemis slowly nods her head in response to Rae.

The larger pokemon it's own "song" now, almost a perfect fit to the one before it. After a few moments the smaller pokemon join in, creating a harmony that seems to describe the passing of seasons. But... It feels like it's missing a part.

Rae's pokedex lights up once again with the information of the evolved bulbasaur. "Ivysaur, the petal bulb pokemon. To support the larger bud on it's back an Ivysaur's legs have grown thick and stong. The more time it spends in sunlight the sooner it's bud will bloom." No sooner does the pokedex display this when a loud rumble fills the glade. Causing the bulbasaur and Ivysaur to pause. But they quickly take the song back up, now accompanied by the same deep rumble that seems to complete the songs harmony.

Try as she might Rae can't see where the rumble is coming from, at least from this position.

The pokedex manages to show the nearest two pokemon's information before the song ends and the pokemon all begin shuffling around the glade.

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Bulbasur #1 [100% Hp, Female]
Bulbasaur #2 [95% Hp, Male]

And gosh dangit!!! I always get Artemis and Apollo mixed up! Always!!

Otherwise I got the previous post fixed and the pokedex updated.
If you want a map, let me know.

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [13:29]

ÔÇ£Oh come on Spheal! Use water gun...Please.ÔÇØ Malcolm says, the last word barely audible to Richard.

The spheal almost grins at the please and sends another stream of water at Midnight that knocks her out of the sky. Midnight crashes to the ground a wet pile of feathers, but still breathing.

ÔÇ£Yeah! Way to go Spheal!ÔÇØ Malcolm shouts smugly.

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Initiative
1) Spheal [injured, +1 Def CMB stage]
2) Midnight [unconscious, -23 damage after SDef]

$100 to the winner

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3rd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [5:35]

"Ok..."

Charcoal appears before Sam, he looks up at his trainer and tilts her head at Sam's new headgear.

Luckily Sam makes it to the centre without incident. But when she points up at the branch the Beautifly gives off a feeling of confusion. "Why do I have to wait out here?"

[Arch Lich Burns]

"She did very well for her age and power, I am proud of her. Alright, come on out Aqua, lick the spheal."

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ac: 7; dmg: 12

[Feytala]

Rae

When Artemis watches her Trainer, she will notice that Raes dark eyes seem almost to glow as she watches the Bulbasaurs and the Ivysaur in their strange and beautiful dance... Song... Becoming.
A seldom seen, a true smile flies over the face of the young trainer and she can't keep herself from humming the melody, too... Even when there seems to be a part missing. That is only broken for a second when she heres the loud sounds, the grumbling, the deep voice that joins the others... What was... That ?

Nevertheless, the song seems whole now... Fitting... And very beautiful, like the moonlight itsself that is shining on the green skin...
When the song seems to have come to an end Rachel exchanges a look with her friend.

"So... Seems now it means courage... I hope they don't see us as a treat, but seing how many they are, I don't think so... The Dex says they are Herbivores..."

But first, she wants to approach carefully... That deep sound creeped her out a little bit... Could that be... The final evolution ? Raes heart is beating that fast, that she is sure the bulbasaurs have to hear it... And her blood ruses in her ears that much, that it's hard to notice if she makes a noise or not.

Be it as it is. If she (suprisingly) is unheared, Rae will try to scan the "whatever it may be" and then sit down together with Artemis, making herself carefully known to the little(or not so little) pokemon.

If she is heared, she skips the scanning (for now) and instead crouches down... Appearing not so big may put the bigger pokemon at ease and making her hopefully less threatfull for the smaller ones... Which have her Main focus if she isn't running for her life a few seconds later.

"Uhm... Hello all together...", she speaks, with a not to loud, unusually soft voice... She was still pulled away by the things she had just seen.

"Nice to meet you all... I am Rae... And this is Artemis. We don't want to threaten any of you... In fact, I hope to get to know one of you better, maybe to join me on my journeys and dreams... But first... Uhm... A sign that I have only good intentions."

Carefully she reaches for the treats she brought with her and after a second, puts them down in the direction of the female bulbasaur she scanned earlier. While especially Rae should know better, isn't it said quite often, that girls are easier to handle than boys ?

If any other shows interest, she will offer treats to the other bulbasaurs (or the larger forms), too... As much as she has treats at least. But, well, she has to start somewhere...

As an idea, if the situation stays uneasy, Rae begins to hum the melody of the "Bulbasaur-Song", she just heared... Maybe that could help. If there are any questions she doesn't understand, she'll let Artemis handle them... Her starter can tell best, how cool her trainer is...^^

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Hey, no Anger, can happen.^^ I am doing mistakes all the time, because of the foreign language.

My Dex roll was only an 8 - Thinking that I am spotted at last, I am trying to make things up through...

...a Charisma-Roll. 13 without Mod - Please roll you what/if the sweets help^^

[CelineSSauve]

Sam pauses as the feeling of another mindÔÇÖs confusion washer over her consciousness, ÔÇÿBecause you are a Wild Pok├®mon.ÔÇÖ The Trainer pauses then, a slight frown playing on her lips, ÔÇÿIÔÇÖm not really sure why that is such a big problem, though. My big brother had told me it wasnÔÇÖt always like that. Centres used to care for all Pok├®mon, no matter if they had Trainers or not.ÔÇÖ

Samantha moves between the tables as quickly as she can, even if the Beautifly keeps her perch, and gets any juice into a pitcher. If there is no juice, or not enough, she tries again to coax the Pok├®mon to a perch, so she can go to the kitchen and ask in there. ÔÇÿIt is much easier...if I do not have to try and explain... Try to explain what I can do.ÔÇÖ

[Donnigan]

Bennet Nole

"Uhh,..Hey, Dad. I'm sorry I wasn't able to come back yesterday...We went a little out of town so I could train and feed Bulldozer without disturbing anyone since I didn't want a repeat of last night and...Ran into some tough Pokemon. I got through it fine, since everyone covered for me so well, but Valant here got...Really messed up. I didn't want to just leave him there by himself since he took that big hit for me...I'm sorry..." Bennet will say, looking contrite.

[staron13]

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3rd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [7:32]

ÔÇ£Come on.ÔÇØ His father motions with his head for Bennet to follow.

Moving through the unusually quiet house his father sits down at the dining table, ÔÇ£Please return your pokemon and sit down.ÔÇØ He points at the chair across from him.

ÔÇ£I'm worried Bennet. I already didn't like the idea of you becoming a trainer, but you've already had two near death experiences. I'm really not sure if I want you to continue being a trainer...ÔÇØ He says with a completely serious face.

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [16:08]

As Rae approaches, Artemis following closely on her heels. The Ivysaur's head snaps towards Rae as he lets out a rumbling "Saur." All the other pokemon's eyes turn towards Rae and Artemis.

As she kneels down the pokemon eye her, until the same deep rumble comes from somewhere off to her right. After the rumble stops, all the pokemon return to eating grass and plants, ignoring Rae.

At least until she pulls out the treats, the closest pokemon, which actually turns out to be the female bulbasaur, approaches Rae and snags one of the treats moving back a few steps to eat it.

The bulbasaur looks up with a shy grin on her face. As she grabs another of the treats.

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Your treats gave you a natural twenty
So I guess sweets make everything better!

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [13:28]

ÔÇ£Whatever, Spheal use powder snow.ÔÇØ

The spheal takes another deep breath as Aqua runs up and licks Spheal, causing it to shudder slightly. But letting out the breath he sends out a light breath, that makes the air between Aqua and the spheal sparkle with ice crystals. The air hits Aqua, but she seems unaffected by the hit.

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Initiative
1) Aqua [-9 damage after SPDEF]
2) Spheal [injured, +1 DEF CMB Stage]

$100 to winner of match

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3rd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [5:35]

With the Beautifly patiently sitting on top of Sam's head, she moves about the room picking up glasses and pouring them into a pitcher that already had some juice left in the bottom. After she is about half-way finished, she has a mostly filled pitcher.

Thank you! The beautifly happily exclaims as she hops down and starts drinking from the pitcher.

ÔÇ£Excuse m... Oh hello Sam. Is that a new friend?ÔÇØ A feminine voice comes from behind.

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Voice is a that of Mrs. Olsson, you know her because she is one of the usual workers at the kitchen.

[Arch Lich Burns]

"Aqua, lick it!" Aqua rushes over with her tongue and causes the little ice creature to spasm. "Good job!"

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ac: 19 paralyzed!!; dmg: 15

[CelineSSauve]

Sam smiles as the Pok├®mon moves from her head and to her meal. The girlÔÇÖs back straightens, though, as she hears a voice. Then she blinks and turns to face the woman, ducking her head slightly as she starts to collect more dishes.

ÔÇÿEnjoy your meal!ÔÇÖ Hopefully youÔÇÖll be able to finishÔǪ Sam sends to the Wild, keeping that last bit of her thoughts to herself.

ÔÇ£Yes, Mrs. Olsson,ÔÇØ the girl replies, somewhat softly, ÔÇ£We met when I was returning to my room to pick up the blankets Charcoal had collected for his nest.ÔÇØ

She pauses then, a proud grin blossoming on her lips as her mind puts two and two together and finally figures it's somewhere between three and five, ÔÇ£You havenÔÇÖt met him yet! He just Hatched last night!ÔÇØ

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I canÔÇÖt remember if thereÔÇÖs supposed to be any visible sign of Channeling or not. Mostly the glowing eyes for the connection is fluff, but IÔÇÖm not sure if it should continue during the process or not.
That would make thingsa bit more interesting in populated areas.
If so, I'm thinking it would be a soft glow, not nearly as bright as when she's actively trying to make a connection, so it might go unnoticed just yet.

[Feytala]

Rae

Her heartbeat gets an even faster speed, when she looks straight into the eyes of the newly-evolved Ivysaur... And it only had time to get slightly slower, rushing upwards again, when the rumbling turns up again. Then the pokemon go back to their business, which eases Rae up a little bit... When the female Bulbasaur approaches her (and the treats), she offers her a smile.

"Hey... Nice to meet you," she says again and carefully raises a hand. She doesn't touch the bulbasaur just so soon, knowing she wouldn't like that, too... Instead she first holds her hand in front of it's face to give it time to take her smell... Knowing that many pokemon were stronger on other senses than eyes. Also, it will show the pokemon, that her hand isn't an immediate threat.

"You seem to really like it. I am doing my best to offer my pokemon-partners something nice from time to time, especially when they did very good... And I think, meeting you is more than cool and important... So see it as a welcome present."

Only if the Bulbasaur shows interest she will reach out slowly, to carefully fondle it's head... She was facinatet by the skind that slowly turned over into the plant.

"In a way... I am trying to evolve, too... Or at least, trying to learn if I am comfortable how I am currently..."

While the bulbasaur feeds, Rae continues.

"In every case, we are all trying to get stronger, to... Outgrow ourselves. because of that, I became a pokemon trainer. To fight the best and learn as much as possible over pokemon. And the good thing is, whatever happens, when we are at a city, all my pokemon are treated and healed if they got hurt... And of course there is enough food."

A smile follows.

"Not to talk about the adventure..." A grin. "And the occasional sweets."

She slightly tilts her head.

"I am not going to lie to you... Sometimes it's pretty hard. Battles are like that of course and that the wild is dangerous I likely don't have to tell you... But I also can promise that we are working together as a team to help each other, whatever problems may arise. And... You probably guessed it by now... A bulbasaur, a strong grass-pokemon would fit me and my team very well. I am still learning, but I would love to have you and... or... one of your friends join my team... If you would also like to try that. It is an important decision... But I can also promise, it won't be unexciting."

Rachel winks.

"I also promise a cool name, if you like."

Then she leans back a little. "If you have still doubts... You also can ask Artemis here. She most likely has gotten a hang of how my crazy mind works right now... What kind of trainer I am."

She takes a deep breath, taking a new look at the place, were the deep growl was originating, then she carefully places an empty pokeball in front of herself.

"if you think you like the idea... You just have to touch and go inside of the ball. If not... I would be sad, of course, but won't press you."

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Yay ! Thats why I bought them. Reminds me I have to buy some more... And new Pok├®balls. And Medicine. And maybe a Repell. And... Yeah, I should probaly sell the Quick Claw soon.

[Donnigan]

Bennet Nole

Bennet hesitates when asked to return his Pokemon and does so very reluctantly. After his fathers sentence, he takes a moment to compose himself.

"Dad...That just seems like how it is. I mean, I've wanted to be a Pokemon Trainer since I was little, to be friends with them just like you and Mom used to be...Beth going off to become one made me so jealous and...I was soo happy when my turn came around. Yeah, I've had some close calls but...I've also made friends with some Amazing Pokemon. And...Honestly, I'm tired of being afraid. Tired of fleeing indoors when the night comes, tired of never going far from the town. This whole island is massive and no one seems to explore it because of the Pokemon. I don't want to be cooped up within our four walls and city anymore. I want to go on adventures, meet new people, make new friends, discover new things! Make new Things! I want to build! And how can I do that and see the effects of anything I build if I don't go out there and test it? Go out there and see what there is to see and do what there is to do! And yeah, I've made mistakes, but I've survived and tried to learn why they happened so they don't happen again. I don't want to give it all up days after I've started. I've barely seen what I can be yet...So...I don't want to stop...And I'm sorry if you do want me to but...I can't."

Bennet will then wait very apprehensively for his fathers response, hoping it is a good one.

[staron13]

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3rd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [7:34]

His father sits there in silence as he listens to Bennet. He waits, a thoughtful expression on his face.

After a minute of silence he speaks, ÔÇ£Bennet... You've always been such a bright kid. And I want you to succeed but I'm worried about you. You already have two strikes, and I don't want the third to be your last. But I can see what your getting at...ÔÇØ

He pauses once again, rubbing his eyes with one hand. He brings it down with a sigh, ÔÇ£How about this. For the next three days you won't stay out more then an hour after sundown, always coming home for the night. And if you can manage not to have anymore near death experiences then you can keep on training. Does that sound fair?ÔÇØ

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [16:09]

When the hand is placed in front of her the bulbasaur takes a step back eyes widening a bit. But after a few seconds she takes a step forward breathing in Rae's scent.

Rae gets an eerie sense that something is watching her intently, but when she looks around all the pokemon are casually eating plants and such, paying very little attention to her. With a gentle nudge the bulbasaur presses her head against Rae's hand, happily accepting any scratches given.

Upon further examination the bulbasaur seems smaller then the rest, but probably has one of the most interesting patterns of green spots, because on her forehead, is an eight point star. Almost perfectly symmetrical, whereas the others spots seem to be exactly that. Spots.

The bulbasaur listens to Rae bouncing at the mention of more treats, and giving a slight grin at the idea of a nickname.

She turns to Artemis and asks "Bulb. Bulba, Saur?" To which Artemis nods her head with a quick "Sear." In reply.

But as the pokeball is placed in front of her the bulbasaur takes a few steps back, a look of fear crosses her face, but is quickly replaced with a look of determination, she takes a step towards the ball.

"Ivy!" the Ivysaur shouts as a green blade whips out and smacks the pokeball into Rae's knee. Artemis quickly jumps between Rae and the Ivysaur, ready to fight the Ivysaur. "Saur, Ivysaur, I-VY!" It seems to yell at the bulbasaur, to which she retreats a few steps away from Rae.

With a nod the Ivysaur approaches Rae, disdain apparent on his face. "Saur!" A rumble comes from Rae's side, followed by the thumps of a large pokemon. Very slowly a blue-green pokemon, vaguely resembling an Ivysaur, except much larger and with a large flower in place of the bud, comes into view. The moonlight seeming to highlight its every feature. "Venusaur... SAur, Venu." It rumbles as it stops in front of Rae. Looking down it stares straight into her eyes, "Saur?" It asks her.

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Ahhh pokemon families!

Please roll a charisma for whatever your going to say to the venusaur please.

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [13:29]

ÔÇ£Spheal, Ice ball.ÔÇØ Malcolm says casually, seeming to think he has the battle won already.

The Spheal curls into a ball, then seems to become coated in a thin layer of ice, in which it then rolls into the panpour causing the ice to shatter on impact.

Aqua taking advantage of the the spheal getting close proceeds to lick it once again, causing him to shudder. But the shuddering quickly turns into a spasm as it leans over in pain.
ÔÇ£Wait... What did you do to my pokemon, come on Spheal, power through.ÔÇØ

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initiative
1) Aqua [-7 after SPDEF]
2) Spheal [Badly injured, Paralyzed, +1 DEF CMB stage]

$100 to the winner of the match.

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3rd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [5:35]

"Ok." Mrs. Olsson says, seemingly relieved. As the Beautifly hops down and starts drinking from the pitcher, bright images flash into Sams head. Rapid pictures of various vibrant flowers, all accompanied with a feeling of joy and happiness

"Really? That's great Hun! I've noticed that egg you've been carrying around, wondered when or if it was going to hatch at all. I hope you get to see him become really strong." She says with a smile when mentioned that her egg hatched.

"Ok, well if you have things under control here just bring the dishes and such back here and I'll clean them up. But really missy, you should feed your pokemon at the center. I'll let it slide this time though." And with a wink she steps back into the kitchen area.

"She seemed nice."

[Arch Lich Burns]

"A low powered move that makes mons shudder at the sheer thought of being licked. Alright Aqua, lets use it's state to our advantage and scratch it!"

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ac: 12; dmg: 21

[CelineSSauve]

ÔÇ£I can show him to you when IÔÇÖm done my chores, if youÔÇÖd like, Mrs. Olsson,ÔÇØ Samantha offers, still stacking the dishes even as her chest subjects her to a stab of homesickness at the mental image of so many vibrant flowers.

ÔÇÿShe isÔǪÔÇÖ Sam agrees, her thoughts softer than before, ÔÇÿI donÔÇÖt like not telling the whole truth to her.ÔÇÖ

The girl shakes her head slightly, glancing between the carefully stacked dishes and the tables, trying to ensure she hasnÔÇÖt missed anything. ÔÇÿIÔÇÖm going to have to go soonÔǪ When youÔÇÖre done eating, you have to find a place thatÔÇÖs safe. Trainers might see a Pok├®mon as experienced as you as a challenge, or a prizeÔǪÔÇÖ

[Donnigan]

Bennet Nole

"I...Yeah. I suppose that's the best I can hope for...Thanks for understanding Dad..." Bennet says, giving his father a hug. He will then look around. "Would it be Ok if I made something for myself to eat? Didn't grab anything at the Pokecenter. And do you think Mr. Keith would get terribly upset if I fed Bulldozer in the backyard? I would do it elsewhere, but she hates getting stared at and that's the closest enclosed place not out of town."

[Feytala]

Rae

Things happen so fast, that Rae has almost no time to react.

One second, she fondles the head of the little bulbasaur, the other it retreats, while she jumps back into a standing position as the Ivysaur makes known it's displeased with the decision of it's smaller companion.
Pain float through her knee and she gives the bigger pokemon an angry look.

"Hey ! What do you think you're doing ?", the girl shouts... But then calms down again, at least a little, remembering what happened the last time when she overreacted.

"Listen...", she begins with a much calmer voice, her eyes wandering betweend the small bulbasaur and the displeased Ivysaur, all the time ready to dodge out of the way... But before she can go any further, she is silenced another time, as the bigger companion of the pokemon makes itsself known...


Somehow she did feel like she was catched between the "just became 16"-Big Brother, who wants to tell his adventurous little sister what she has to do, because, well, he's adult now... And bigger than her. And she hasn't to decide that herself... And the old Grandpa, who knows he can still knock both their heads (And Raes), but has had time to get much more wise about things steps in and... Rae ries to loosen up, only slowly pointing the pok├®dex at the large new pokemon, not doing any quick moves, while scanning it... But then she breathes deeply, looking directly into the eyes of the full evolved pokemon.... At least as long as she has the feeling it doesn't see this as a provocation. She hoped she estimated the situation right.

"I am... Happy to meet you, too... Venusaur."

Rae closes her eyes for a moment. Big speeches weren't her strong point.

"I don't need to repeat what I told her." She gives a small nod at the young bulbasaur. "I am sure you heared most of it... And... I was honest. I won't push her into doing something she doesn't want to do. In... A sense, I am as young as she is herself. We are both at the beginning of our life... Annd I am sure, there is still much, much to learn. For both of us. Wisdom comes only with age, as it is said. I can just say, what my heart says... And it is... That I want to become the best pokemon trainer there ever was... Like my father before me. And while the best of course will try to prove himself against many challenges, overcome problems and... grow by his experience... The most important thing is the relationship to his pokemon. I am trying to treat all of them with respect and concern. We are not just partners... We are friends. At least I hope we are, even when of course, like with other friends, there can be missunderstandings. But it's also because of this, I would never want to rip her..."

She gives a soft smile at the little bulbasaur.

"...from her family. I ask. To eventually... Grow... Someone has to make it's own decisions and everybody has only one life... I believe it should belong to herself. And... Maybe I did a mistake here. Maybe she first should speak with you here..."

Rachel takes a strong look towards the Ivysaur.

"...to profit from your experience... As I hope she might profit from the experience of wholly different pokemon species... Of situations which she will never see, if she doesn't come with me. And I hope we others might profit from her unique point of view."

A stop. "I could now offer to battle your young friend here, to show I can protect her, to show I am strong. But what sign would I give her with that ? The first thing she would see me do is to fight with a member of her family, which is obviously important to her. That is not what I want to show her. It would make me exactly what I don't want to be, a violent human, that beats someone who didn't attack him first. No... I want her to enter my team by own will. I told her the good sides and some of the bad. Also I am sure she knows very well, that it will often give her another point of freedom than she has now. But I am sure, she has the right to make that decision. And... I am also saying, I only have good intentions. Really."

With the end of the words... Rae breathes deeply, looks at the Venusaur, does a slight bow, then looks from the Bulbasaur to the Venusaur.

"I hope... You both can see, that I am offering something for her gain, too. Not only for my own. And... If she ever expresses that she wants to leave again... As long as I am alive I will try to give her that possibility."

She looks at the small bulbasaur and smiles. "One of you evolved to night... He grew to a whole new stage of his life. But you don't always have to evolute by body to grow to such a new stage. I am only asking that you give her the possibility to choose."

With that said, Rae goes silent. If nothing different, she showed that she is willing to stand up for a pokemon and talk on it's behalf, looking someone obviously much stronger in the eyes while doing so.

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Sooo... I hope I got the message through.


Rolled a 14. That should be quite good, I think.^^ Maybe I get a bonus because she wanted to come by herself...^^

[staron13]

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3rd Day, First Month, Year [7:34]

ÔÇ£You're welcome son.ÔÇØ He returns the hug. ÔÇ£Of course. You're still part of the family.ÔÇØ

His face turns serious again when asked about Mr. Keith, ÔÇ£Let's not try to make him have any more reasons to be angry with us...ÔÇØ

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [16:09]

The pokedex silent give the information "Venusaur, the flower-seed pokemon. The final form of the bulbasaur evolution chain, this pokemon's bud has finally bloomed into a large flower. It's said that the flower will become vivid and bright if given lots of sunlight and nutrients. Along with producing a sweet, and enticing aroma."

The venusaur quietly listens to Rae's speech. Never uttering a sound, that is until the Ivysaur starts to protest "Ivy-" "VENUSAUR!" It shout at the smaller pokemon.

Once Rae has finished her speech the venusaur looks at her straight in the eye, a toothy grin spreading across his face. He winks slowly with one eye before he turns towards the Ivysaur a whip coming from his side he smacks the Ivysaur sending him rolling away.

He then turns to Bulbasaur, "Saur, venusaur?"
"Bulb, SAur, BulbaSaur." It replies, as Venusaur steps out of the way.

The bulbasaur walks forward her head held high, stopping in front of Rae she reaches down and gently touches the pokeball in front of her. She is quickly engulfed in a red flash as the pokeball's indicator light flashes once before slowly fading.

The venusaur watches Rae expectantly.

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Well Congratulations, the first pokemon catch since I took over. And no battling needed!

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [13:29]

ÔÇ£...ÔÇØ Malcolm stands in silence watching Spheal intently.

Aqua rushes at the Spheal raking her claws along the still twitching pokemon. The spheal attempts to pull itself together, to which it splays out twitching once again as another spasm attack takes it.

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Initiative
1) Aqua
2) Spheal [Critically injured. Paralyzed, +1Def CMB Stage]

$100 To the winner of the match.

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3rd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [5:36]

"I'd like that sweetie." She replies from the kitchen.

The beautifly doesn't take much longer to finish the juice off. Why do you have to go? it asks a slight tinge of sadness edging it Sam's mind.

And that's the last update that I can get up for the next two weeks. At least that I was sure I could get. There might be a few that I can get up, if I have time and internet.

[Arch Lich Burns]

"And I still have Sandy...you know the one you claim was too weak? Aqua, scratch it again."

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ac: 19; dmg: 17

[Donnigan]

Bennet Nole

"Alright...I'll just have to figure something else out then." Bennet says, fixing himself some breakfast and seeing what the other kids are up to. Once he's finished, he'll start for the edge of town, heading towards the factory, but trying to stay away from where they ran into the Camerupt. Once he gets there, he will send out Bulldozer and give her the two bowls she gets, checking her over to make sure she's entirely OK.

[CelineSSauve]

ÔÇÿI canÔÇÖt stay here without doing my share of the workÔǪand I have nowhere else to go,ÔÇÖ Sam replies to the Beautifly as she picks up the first set of dishes. ÔÇÿAnd youÔÇÖre a fully grown Pok├®mon who just needed a bit of a help due to it being really chilly in this part of the worldÔÇöÔÇÖ Samantha dismisses the tales of Compline, a City cold enough to have a Gym made of Ice, as just a cruel joke on her big brotherÔÇÖs part, ÔÇÿÔÇöwhile IÔÇÖm just someone who happened to pass by and could help.ÔÇÖ

Then Samantha disappears into the Kitchen with the first batch of dishes for Mrs. Olsson, keeping her gaze on the pile of dishes and holding her breath if it begins to sway at all, then quickly ducking back out the door for the next pile. She still need to fix up the room, after all!

If the Beautifly is still there when she goes for the second load, and the Link is still between them, Sam sends a touch of her own sadness to the Wild. ÔÇÿMaybe the weather will take a turn for the better today, and youÔÇÖll have your blossoms before too long.ÔÇÖ

Even if the Wild is gone when she returns, Sam blinks suddenly, eyes going wide as she quickly selects a Pok├®Ball from her belt, nearly dropping it as she releases her Oddish.

ÔÇ£I know it's hard for you, Sprout, but is there anyway you could get some of the plants nearby to bloom? There are starving Pok├®mon in this area, because Spring is slow in coming.ÔÇØ If she's still around, Samantha will point to the Beautifly to accent her point.

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Sprouter - Plant
A Pokemon with the Sprouter capability can rapidly influence the growth of plants and flora around them. Over 5 seconds, a Sprouter can grow a plant 1 meter taller or wider than it currently was. Through the use of Sprouter, the Pokemon can also make plants grow up to 125% of the normal size they would become naturally. For a Pokemon to use their Sprouter ability for 10 seconds, they must sacrifice 1 HP, in place of a Move.

Not sure if it'll work, but it's worth a try. If Sprout is willing, then I'll drop the 1 HP from her total once I get your reply.

[Feytala]

Rae

The girl, who has watched carefully during the "discussion" of the pok├®mon (And even bit her lip, when the Ivysaur got literally "smashed away"), now gives a slight bow to the Venusaur and winks back at it.

The gaze she gives the Bulbasaur, when it approaches her (and the ball) with the head held high, determined to it's own way shows proudness and care at the same time... Then, when the light calms down again, Rae reaches down and takes the pok├®ball up with care, as if it was a fragile egg...

Before nodding to the Venusaur, with deep respect - And sending the Bulbasaur right out again.

She crouches down and smiles at the pok├®mon-girl, again fondling her head.

"I am very happy that I could get your trust... I'll do my best to make it count."

A wink follows. "Well... I guess, you might nevertheless want to say Goodbye, little one... I want to head back to the city and get you all fed, before heading to bed..." A grin follows. "Last days where a little difficult."

Then she turns to the Venusaur. "I promise, I give my best to care for her, as she hopefully will for me."

Without returning one of the two mons (So they can start to get to know each other) Rae plans to head back to the city (and the center), to feed her mons for today, before really building up a tent and going to sleep for today... Tomorrow would be a wrong day. Her heart is high and her spirit moved... Finally, she seemed to be making some progress !

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*grin* Yes... From a pure RP-point of view, Rae thinks not much of beating up pok├®mon to "force them" to become part of her team. First, thats dangerous, second, it's just not nice if you want somebodys trust. So she will only do it if the pok├®mon attacks first or another nececarry situation arises (Catching one to heal it or as protection, etc.). I think, thats also good for their loyality ^^.

I tried to move along a little... You can step in wwhenever you want, if something will stop Rae before she comes to the center or goes to sleep, like an attack, or another trainer looking for a battle.^^ (She has never turned the battle-search off, now that I think about it... Must have forgotten it IC an OOC as well.

Also, you brought me into great problems ! I can't take a cool bulbasaur-pic for my Sheet because of her unique look and I suck at paint-modifications... Evil Gm !

[staron13]

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3rd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [7:48]

After a quick breakfast Bennet moves through the now slightly busier streets of Terce.

After only a few minutes he reaches the edge of town, making the trek towards the factory once again.

When he stops to let out Bulldozer, she instantly starts looking around once she has materialized. She tilts her head looking at the ground a few feet north of her a quizzical look on her face. She ignores any of Bennet's attempts to give her food, continuing to stare at the same point of ground.

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2nd day, First Month, Year 1694 [16:31]

The recently sent out bulbasaur happily accepts the petting as she stands eyeing the Ivysaur with a tinge of disdain.

She lets out a slow "Bulb." To the venusaur who only nods his head, and to the other bulbasaurs she gives a cry of "Bulb. Bulbasaur!" That shows just a hint of sadness, but it's overwhelmed by excitement. As she turns to follow Rae.

Moving through the forest with the sentret and bulbasaur happily chatting away Rae reaches the town unhampered. Making it to the center, Rae spots the nurse sleeping in the large chair behind the main desk.

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Congratulations you have a level 3, Proud, Bulbasaur, with the chlorophyll ability!

And yes I know I wanted each bulbasaur to have a special dot pattern, but that makes it difficult to find pictures of... Oh well!

Also, her and the Ivysaur really don't get along...

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [13:29]

Malcolm stands there glaring at Richard as Aqua rushes forward and runs her claws over the spheal again.

The spheal collapses in a spasm unable to get back up. Suddenly the spheal dissappears in a red flash, ÔÇ£Fine, you won. Big whoop... Let's go Curtis.ÔÇØ Malcolm says as he begins heading in the general direction of the pokecenter.

Richards pokedex gives a slight beep as it accepts the money from the battle.

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You won!

Got $100 as a reward for winning and Aqua gained 770 XP from the battle

[Arch Lich Burns]

"Good job Aqua." Richard heads to the pokecenter, hopefully uninterrupted. He hands over the three mons that need to be healed and notes the time on his dex. "Hey can I get food for a couple of my mons please?" While he is waiting he carefully puts both bags down and sits down. He puts Beartrap's food dish nearby him.

Richard eyes Beartrap's ball for a few moments and decides to open up the egg bag before letting Beartrap out.
"I made things worse haven't I? I am sorry I separated you from your eggs, but my family probably won't like you staying there all day, and I do not want anything bad happen to my family or you because you deem them as dangerous to the eggs." He sighs.
"I have been keeping them safe in that bag." Richard points to the egg bag. "We need to learn how to trust each other. I can take care of them until they hatch. Hopefully by that point I have enough recourses to take care of them.

I made some very stupid mistakes. I won't repeat them, I can't afford it. I am sorry Beartrap. You deserve better..." Richard sighs again.

"I am not sure how to ask this but...would you want to show other trainers how dangerous you are?"

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cha: 17

[Feytala]

Rae

Rae joins in the conversation - As far as she is able to - And even relaxes a little from watching all around the path, but luckily, nobody stumbles over a root. When she arrives at the center, still chattering happily, the blue-haired girl suddenly goes silent, when she notices the sleeping nurse... And signals her pokemon to both go silent, too... She carefully approaches the nurse. She didn't regret to wake her up - even if she wasn't able to feed her mons, it just was unhealthy to sleep in this position - Sarah would feel pretty beaten up in the morning, so it was probably better to lighten her spirit this way. With a carefull, almost tender caress she touched the elder woman, while Artemis light was letting dancing the shadows.

"Ah... Nurse Ha.. .Sarah...? Sorry... Hey... You fell asleep, probably you should go to bed, really..."

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I will work on it. Ah, damn... Not a good Nature for the little powergamer in me... But I like the personality fluff-wise so far.

[staron13]

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2nd Day, First Month, Year 1694 [13:39]

Making his way only a few moments behind Malcolm and Curtis, Richard reaches the center unhampered.

ÔÇ£Hello, Mr. Wallace. I'll be right with you.ÔÇØ The Nurse says when Richard walks into the center, Malcolm already at the front desk handing over his pokeballs. He turns around and makes a face at Richard, nudging Curtis while doing so. ÔÇ£I'll be back for them later Nurse. Let's go Curtis.ÔÇØ And the two of them head out the door.

Accepting Richard's pokemon the Nurse nods and comes back with two bowls of food. ÔÇ£It will be about 30 minutes for your Panpour and Burmy, but only about 15 minutes for the Vullaby.ÔÇØ


Beartrap lets out a loud hiss as he appears, but quickly settles down as he moves to spin himself around the eggs.
He listens to Richard a dark look over his face, hissing anytime Richard berates himself for being stupid.

Beartrap mulls over what Richard asks, readjusting himself he looks Richard in the eyes, ÔÇ£San-Sandile. DiLE, Sand-san.ÔÇØ

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Wisdom roll please.

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2nd day, First Month, Year 1694 [16:31]

The nurse snaps up, the chair rolling back a few inches, ÔÇ£Oh, hello Rachel.ÔÇØ The Nurse sinks back down into her chair. Or at least would have if it hadn't rolled back.

With a short cry the Nurse lands on the ground, muttering under her breath she stands back up. ÔÇ£I would love to sleep in a bed. But for the first two or three days I keep open so if any new trainers have emergencies I can be here to help them.ÔÇØ

With a sarcastic smile, ÔÇ£Now how can I help you?ÔÇØ

[Arch Lich Burns]

Richard looks at the sandile and sees if the little bugger would let him. He checks the time every so often and pets the little croc if it lets him. He lets Beatrap eat abd when it is time he goes over to the nurse to get his mons back.

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wis: 18