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02-21-2023, 04:21 PM | #4 | |
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Fizzytopia was a new place, a fresh start. No one knew who "she" was here. She was long dead and gone. "He" was a fickle dream. An existence that was thought to be true, but was nothing more than a forced falsity. They had spent years toling between this, before finding the comfort in gray. A new name, a new face, even a new body. All things, in time, were eventually done. Their mess, disheveled strawberry blonde hair was tied into a short pony, with their bangs side-swept. Two small clips were tucked into their hair, but nothing too detailed. Their eyes gleamed a sapphire blue, hidden behind a pair of shades. Though, if one took a close look, there was a small scar over their right eye... and the eye would never move. A glass eye was better than an eye patch, in their opinion. They wore a frilly, open-buttoned blouse. One that added a touch of feminity to their more masculine form. It was just open enough to see their upper chest and the heavy scars between the chest and torso. A pair of dog tags hung from their neck... their most trusted treasure. Never forget your family. Found, by birth, or otherwise. Completing their look was a pair of khaki capris, and white tennis shoes. Sure, they knew how to flaunt their body, but they also preferred something more casual as well. A few bands hung around their risks. Mostly leather, with no defining features. The only thing that showed any pompous spark was the sparkling Pokemon next to them. A bright, lemon yellow. Long pink tongue, always out. A Shiny Lickitung, carefully at their side. They had decided, on leaving their past life behind... they needed something to chase their thrills. The thrill of the hunt. Yet, they did not want blood on their hands once more. So, by chance, after they were out of post-op, they had taken a walk around the hospital. And, by some dumb luck, they saw stars. And then before them was this lemony friend. "Lemon," they spoke in a rather androgynous voice. "Care for some tea?" The Lickitung looks at them a bit confused, but nods. Finding an empty table, the two sit and enjoy the scenery. Hopefully, a nice, soothing cup of lavender would be before them. Perhaps they would ask for a lemon spritz too if that was available. Sweet and sour. Tart berries and bright citrus. A floral note accompanied by that sweet acid. It was the only taste for them. 'Sylv"
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Isaac had hardly noticed that someone had joined him in the tea area, hands still shaking from responding to his ex's voicemail. Hikaru passed him, the Chansey bobbing up and down happily, delivering tea to a person that had popped up in the garden. Isaac ducked his head down, suddenly self aware that this person had likely heard him making the hardest phonecall of his life. Hikaru placed the tea in front of the trainer and their Lickitung, "Chansey!" She called happily, taking her tray and walking back to the station. She passed Isaac on the way, seeing he looked upset. "Chansey?" She dropped her egg on the table, as if it was meant to comfort Isaac. He felt himself laugh through his anxiety, taking it and putting it in his own hoodie pocket. "Chansey~!" She seemed pleased, walking back to the station to prepare a cup for Isaac. |
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03-12-2023, 04:01 PM | #6 | |
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Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
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"Sylv," they stated with a rather cold tone. They were used to this, but still, weren't always happy when it occurred. At least the more masculine version of words was used first, and they were fine well enough to play along with that. Yet, they didn't really care for that in any way. Why should they? Gender was something society created, and they themselves were quite the antithesis of society. "Neutral would be preferred, if possible," they then state while taking in a sip of tea. The man before them was an absolute wreck, wasn't he? They thought someone who would have such beautiful gardens as these would be a bit more... earthly. Then again, each hermit had their reasons to seek reclusion. Perhaps the anxiety, feeling the weight of the modern world, was what did him in? They weren't all too sure themselves, but it didn't really matter much. They were more than fine with simply sipping tea. "This brew is quite delicious," they then state with a satisfied smile, putting the cup down themselves. "A balm for the soul." "Lemon and I are just here to take in the sights and enjoy the scenery. I'm not one much for idle conversation. Yet, I am a good listener Isaac, if you wish to talk sir," they then state, pouring themselves another cup of tea. The shiny Lickitung waves as his name's called. He picks the teacup up before him quite carefully, before waterfalling it down his mouth. The hunter sighs at their Pokemon's undignified posture. Yet, they couldn't really complain about it. After all, it was quite hard for a Lickitung to sip tea. --- A tired, disheveled figure made his way through the gardens. He was in awe, seeing how carefully attended to they were. Even if he did have his team of Pokemon to help him with it, he was still quite shocked to see it all the same. Was this really the same person he had left all those years ago? He had hoped things had changed, but at the same time, it was hard to really think that he had changed in any meaningful way. Looking through the various plant life, Kyle was on the lookout for a few specific things... To make sure he hadn't regressed. Yet, he couldn't really fault the musician, could he? He was a grown adult and could make the choices that he had made. That was that, nothing more, nothing less. It was odd, letting all of these old, pent-up feeling course through his brain. To seep through the booze he had chosen to leave behind. Compared to his rather depressed trainer, a Jolteon happily trodded at his side. The Jolteon would finally get to see Vinny again! He had missed her dearly, despite all these years. Even if they couldn't be together in that way anymore, he still wished to see his Leafeon companion. They had been through a lot together, and he wished to catch up. Even if it was just friends... Surely she moved on by now. She deserved a lot better than everything that had happened around her. The duo soon saw a vibrant yellow Lickitung, shimmering in the sunlight. Next to the Pokemon was a woman...? Man...? Person. Not like it mattered. The duo was sitting in the tea garden, at a nice table, sipping tea with someone. Someone he knew. Isaac. Taking in a deep sigh, he walks towards the table. "Hey..." he states awkwardly before trailing off. Mr. Sunshine was long gone. "Oh, hello," Sylv replies. Kyle blinked at the androgynous tone but didn't matter. They then looked at him, then Isaac, and sighed. "I see you two know the other. Please, come sit... It is quite lovely to talk over a cup of tea, no?" Kyle nods, and takes a seat, before looking at Isaac. This was going to be a day.
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"I can do neutral..." Isaac nervously rubbed the back of his neck, clearly nervous. He tapped his fingers on the table, an anxious and rhythmic tap that seemed to make ripples in the tea that Sylv was drinking. Sylv broke the awkward silence, complimenting the tea. Isaac smiled, a little embarrassed by the praise. |
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04-03-2023, 03:50 PM | #8 | |
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Won't the wavves crash on?
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"It was quite lovely, thank you. Lemon and I shall wander the grounds now," they tell him before motioning to the Lickitung. Lemon carefully places his teacup down before waddling out of his chair. He gives a wave as he and his trainer soon wander into the depths of the garden. The Array should be quite striking at this time of year. Perhaps he could speak with some of the Pokemon there and make some friends while his trainer admired the various types of flowers? He didn't know as he followed Sylv away. --- Kyle blinked as Sylv made their exit. It was obvious enough they had picked up on things and had decided to grace the duo with some privacy. That was interesting, to say the least, but no matter. They could at least get a more productive discussion done now. Yet, well, it was time to discuss shit, wasn't it? "I moved back to Johto a while after we last got together. Life was fine, got married, got a good salary job at Silph, and put my nephew into school. Then, well, my brother came out of the woodwork and turned himself in. It was on the news for a little bit in the Johto region, but I know you've been off the grid. I did see you a few times, but, well, I don't think you ever saw me," he awkwardly chuckled before scratching his chin. "Well, let's just say I didn't handle it well. I started to drink, my husband was also drinking, and things turned sour. I ended up confessing what I did with you... And while we worked things out, it strained our marriage. I started to drink more and more due to the stress of the job and ended up getting fired. My husband had turned into as much of a raging alcoholic as his father, and I realized I wouldn't be happy with him. So, I got a divorce, send my nephew to my parents, and wandered around for a while before getting a boat here," he continued on, explaining everything. "I caught wind you were back here and being a bit more public. I thought, maybe if I could talk with you one more time, it might help. Besides, I know Kale's happy to see Vinny again," he chuckled, seeing the Joleton happily yipping to the Leafeon. "So, while I was building up a perfect life before I destroyed it the past five years, what about you?" Kyle asks of Isaac. Kale, on the other hand, was starting to feel a bit disheartened. It made sense that Vinny would move on, but he held out because he thought he'd be able to see her again one day. That they would finally get to be together again one day. He sighed and awkwardly pawed at the floor. So much for trying to get things back together. Yet, he was happy for her all the same. With a small nod, he asked her if he could meet them.
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If we go down, then we go down together
"I'll be honest, the last time we were together... My ex-husband and I were taking a break at the time. Well, not really a break, just... We weren't talking. We had a huge fight a few days prior," Kyle replied with a downtrodden sigh, before taking a sip of tea.
"But, I didn't really feel ready to talk. I resigned myself to just never speaking with you for the rest of my life. You looked lost and forlorn, and my life was together. I didn't want to lose that security at the time. At least he was there to talk with you," He continued, still doing his best to avoid eye contact with the man in front of him. "I guess I'll be staying here for a while, at the very least. Not like I have anything left for me in either Johto or Kanto at this point. I'm sure I can't even land a job at Mossdeep anymore considering how badly I fucked up at Silph. So, who knows," Kyle then gives him an exhausted smile, sipping tea. "Yet, I guess that's just how we both are right? Not sure of anything anymore." --- Kale watched intently, though when he saw the Manectric he gave him a smug look. That kind of "yeah I got her first" kind of look, as ridiculous as it was. He wasn't usually like this, but, well, his heart was just ripped apart. He should be happy for her, he's trying to be happy for her... Yet, the pain was still stinging. She was the apple of his eye, and now he had to look at all of her progeny. The family she decided to have without him... It was too much. Considering everything that had happened in their lives. Part of him wished Kyle left him behind that day. That he could've stayed in that cabin by the sea... The Jolteon shook his head. What was he thinking? He would always be by his trainer's side, no matter what! They were bound together! They were the Harbinger of Storms. Just like how Vinny and Isaac were the Harbinger of Woods. Yet... why couldn't he remember... those halcyon days? "It's nice to, uh, meet you all," Kale finally barked out, a bit awkward. He wasn't awkward. Why was he feeling awkward? "It's nice you've found yourself a loving family Vinn," Kale then whispers to the Leafeon, still with that feeling in his chest. He could feel that cold, piercing gaze. The Glaceon was intently examining him. From the sound of it, only he really knew about it. Well, the Jolteon wasn't ashamed of it. This was the forever he was hoping for, yet all it feels like is a never.
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The Blue Flower Florges gave a small sigh. "I had hoped it wouldn't be necessary to reassure you of this, but I promise you I have no intention of changing anything around myself," she said to her Trainer. "At the very worst, I would make known any suggestions on my end to those in charge. And not forcefully, either, before you ask," she added, though with a slight smile. Helena Masters smiled back. "In the interest of full disclosure, I was in fact considering asking," she admitted with a chuckle. "But, uh, I mean, I can taste the mild indignation at the very suggestion, Reassure, I know you'll be good. Just, Terri made sure I was informed of how you can sometimes be. Like when she took you and Help to the Pechagrove Flower Festival..." The Florges facepalmed. "By the Eternal Flower," she groaned in exasperation. "You rearrange one poorly-made flower arrangement, and apparently never get to live it down." Helena folded her arms. "Terri told me the police were called," she persisted. "The talentless hack took my modifications entirely too much to heart," retorted Reassure. "I saw him dueling a wild Beedrill with garden tools because it brushed up against a few of the flowers." Then, the Florges caught sight of the look of deeply amused skepticism on Helena's face, and the two burst out into laughter. "...OK, perhaps I exaggerated that part," Reassure admitted. "Oh, I had a feeling," Helena chuckled. At this point, a Heal Ball from within Helena's bag opened up, and its occupant materialized, saluting. "Wooobbuffet!" Smiley declared, seemingly in agreement with what had just been said. "Oh, this is actually quite good timing, Smiley," Helena smiled. "We're almost at the botanical gardens. I was just about to send Help out as wel-" However, the need to do so was quite suddenly cut short, as another Poké Ball opened up, pouring out more light from Helena's bag. This time, it formed into a living, levitating lei who draped herself comfortably around her Florges girlfriend's neck. "Heh," Helena grinned. "I, uh, guess you heard that, then, Help?" "I did," confirmed the Comfey. "I'm sorry I didn't stay out of the ball for most of the journey, but after the morning we've had at the Pokémon Center, I needed the rest." "I should think so," nodded Reassure seriously. "Helena was telling me about it, with that one sick Cufant that kept thrashing around uncooperatively. Calming that down is no easy feat, and that's not even accounting for your weakness to Steel! Though by all accounts you were marvelous," she added with a smile. Help smiled back, and the Fairy-types kissed. Helena smiled at the sight, but not for too long, for they were almost there by now. And so, with her Florges, Comfey, and Wobbuffet in tow, Helena led the way in. |
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As they continued through the gardens, Helena's smile faltered a bit. There was a taste on the air- not one that most folks would pick up on, but Helena was pretty friggin' far from most folks. It was the taste of an emotion- it was reminiscent of fear, and yet at the same time, not quite so. As though whoever was feeling this at the moment wasn't sure whether they were feeling fear or not, though that possibility tasted like it was definitely on the table. This prompted Helena to, almost instinctively, look down at herself and confirm she was in human form. Which, to her relief, she was- she was entirely too used to people regarding her with wariness at first glance just because she was a Banette. "...Helena?" Smiley asked. "Is everything OK?" "...Someone around here is feeling... wary, I think," Helena replied softly, finally finding the word she was looking for. "I... I'm not sure why, I don't even look like a..." she trailed off, but her Pokémon all knew exactly how she was intending to finish that sentence. "I think it might be her," offered Help, the Comfey pointing towards a little girl, accompanied by a pair of Ghost-types. "Oh- I think you might be right, Help," Helena said, upon spotting the little girl. "Oh, her Shuppet looks quite happy," she added with a small smile. "Well, let's go see if there's anything we can do to help her, OK?" "Let's," nodded Reassure. "I'd be glad to- it's in my name, after all," Help grinned. "Wooobbuffet!" Smiley chimed in with his species's signature salute. Helena smiled at her Pokémon, then led the way over to the little girl, realizing as she did so that Help had been right on the money- the wariness she was tasting was definitely emanating from this girl. She didn't get too close, wanting to maintain a respectful distance in case her presence made things even worse (she didn't realistically think this was the case as she was in human form at the moment, but at the same time, she couldn't rule out the possibility that the little girl could simply be intimidated by strangers who were older than her). "Excuse me?" Helena said gently to Annabelle. "Is there something wrong? Anything I can help with?" As she spoke, she attempted to eat away at the girl's wariness as only a Shuppet or Banette could, to try and help her feel a bit more at ease. She did this with her patients at the Sludge Wave Coast Pokémon Center so often that it was damn near second nature by this point. |
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07-24-2023, 11:37 AM | #14 | |
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We're fallin' apart, still we hold together
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He was going back into old tricks. Old habits. It wasn't that hard to read the man he had loved for so long, even now. He could tell that Isaac had made a lot of improvements already. A place as beautiful as this... the Isaac of the past would be too lost to try to care for something such as this. A flower needs to be nurtured, or it'll wither away. Something Isaac had told him all those years ago... In that region so far away. "And I'm happy for it," Kyle lets out a chuckle. "But, it's nice to see you too. I missed you, I mean it." Kyle then sighs, looking towards the sky. The sun was starting to set. There was still time. He wished to let loose in the New Fizz nightlife after this. No matter how things turned out between the two of them now, it would get better soon. He could tell that if Isaac could change, then he could change for the better too. "But," Kyle fiddled with the cup. The same way he'd fiddle with silverware on their dates years ago. Some habits never died. "I just." He always had a problem spitting it out around him. "I know this is a lot but. Do you wanna... you know... go out sometime? You know this region a lot better than I do. And I think the both of us want to avoid Kyushu as much as possible..." Kyle awkwardly chuckles, scratching the back of his head. If he was doing better now, perhaps it was time for one final chance. --- Kale could feel the gaze of the Glaceon deepen. Yet, he knew what it was. It felt the same as when Vinny stared at him, all those years ago. Throughout all of their adventures together. Trying to comfort each other when everything else went south. After the deaths of the Harbingers of Dreams... and further beyond. He then heard a new voice. He looked and saw an Espeon. She looked quite curious about him. Only taking about other mates, and never him. "Vinny, I get being hurt and all, but our time together... We saved an entire region from destruction," he told the Leafeon before addressing the question. Your mother and her trainer were the Harbingers of Woods. Doesn't surprise me you all could grow this. My trainer and I are the Harbinger of Storms. In our heyday, we could manipulate electricity to how we liked it. However... our powers have been sealed away..." Kale sighed. "Only when all eight are alive, may we use our abilities." "And now, I'm just a housepet. Was for a while. Got a little chubby, and my trainer's nephew liked to feed me treats constantly. But, I rather leave it at that. We saved a region, our trainers were together, and for a while, we were too... But, it wasn't meant to be," the Jolteon states with a heavy sigh. "All things change and fade with time. But new things can begin too," Kale states as he stares into Cass's eyes, giving a playful smirk. One that Vinny would recognize all too well. --- "Lemon, darling, it seems we have a guest. I think I will take a nap beneath this shaded tree. You have my permission to play for a while. Be a good boy," Slyv tells the Lickitung as they sit against the tree in their secluded grove. "Oh. Hi! I'm Lemon! I love eating all sorts of things! Especially lemons and nomel berries! Did you know that Nomel is just Lemon backward? Ha, ha haa..." the Lickitung then introduces himself to the Galarian Ponyta before awkwardly fumbling. This was going to be awkward.
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"...OK, everyone else just saw that, right?" Reassure demanded, the Blue Flower Florges somewhat rattled. "I saw it," Help confirmed. "Wooobbuffet!" Smiley agreed with his signature salute, seeming to already be starting to calm down a bit. Just then, Helena heard someone asking if she'd seen the girl. Helena turned to look, and saw a young woman walking out of the shadows of the shade. Short, with two-toned blonde and brown hair, holding a camera in her right hand. "I... well, I don't know about spooky, exactly," Helena said with a shrug, following this newcomer's subsequent. "Unexpected, certainly, but now that the initial shock has worn off... well, I've seen spookier," she admitted, choosing her words carefully. "Was that a ghost, then? An apparition of some sort? I gather you've seen her too, and I know my Pokémon did, so..." she trailed off, as Smiley, Help, and Reassure all nodded, voicing their various confirmations that they too had seen the little girl disappear. They all seemed a bit more at ease- having a Ghost-type for a Trainer, nothing like this would spook them too badly. "...so do you know anything about her, then?" Helena asked. "I've never been here before, so I don't know if there's any sort of ghost stories passed around in this area, or what. Oh, yes- where are my manners? I'm Helena Masters. This here is Smiley, my Wobbuffet; Help, my Comfey; and Reassure, my Florges." "Comfey fey!" Help happily greeted the newcomer, twirling in midair. "Flor Florges," Reassure chimed in, giving an elegant bow. "Woooobbuffet!" Smiley saluted. |
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So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
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"Then sure, I'll keep in touch then. I was planning on Kale and I to spend the night on the strip together, but I'll let you know when I'm free after that," Kyle stated with a happier smile, flashing his cell phone. "Though, I'll be honest. I still have this," Kyle pulls out a small, black box. "I know you swore you'd never touch it again, but... I still do have it. And perhaps, one day in the future, we'll need it. I've been lost, hurt, and confused for so long Isaac. The friends we've lost, the lives we've lost, and so much more. And even with all the shitty things we've done to each other, for each other, I never could find myself to let this go..." Kyle sighs, opening the box to reveal shards of a Grassium-Z for a small second, before closing it. He showed his wrist while doing this, to showcase a z-ring with an Electrium-Z soundly affixed to it. He knew Isaac wouldn't take the box, and put it back in his bag. "I've never lost sight of this, despite everything. Don't lose sight of yourself too, please. That's all I ask, but, well. It's getting late, call me when you can," Kyle awkwardly states as he gets up before calling for his Jolteon. --- "Well, I'm not entirely sure how busy I might be later," Kale admits to the Glaceon as he watches Vinny's family have mixed reactions to him. "My trainer did seem to already have other plans before coming here. I'm sure it'll be something fun though, but even if we can't walk and talk tonight... I have a feeling we'll be back here before all too long. Maybe then?" he tells Cass with a slight hint of uncertainty. "But, for now, Vin. Thank you. I'm happy to see the life you've built, even if it does pain a part of me... I'll-" The Jolteon continues onward, before hearing his name resound through the gardens. "Well, gotta jet! I'll see y'all later then, that's a promise!" the Jolteon shouts with forced enthusiasm before rushing out of the house. He could feel a pain in his heart as he did so. Perhaps things wouldn't work out exactly as he'd hoped now... Well, no matter, there was always something afoot when he and Kyle were traveling together. --- "Hi-bis-cus... Flower... That's pretty!" the shiny Lickitung explains, feeling a bit awkward. "Can I eat it?" This was not going to end well, wasn't it?
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