[center][color=gray][h3]Leisy Takigawa[/h3][/color]— Between Stillwater and Feyhollow —[/center]
Seeing the the white-striped Pokemon relax, Naunet did the same, finally stepping forward since it appeared that there was no immediate threat. Leisy was too absorbed in watching her Pokemon to perk up at the light rustling, but Ella warned her with a cry.

[color=gray]“Thanks,”[/color] she said quickly to Ella, pivoting to face the trembling shrubbery. [color=gray]“Naunet,”[/color] she said, meeting her Pokemon’s eyes. The Piplup gave her trainer a nod, taking two steps towards the bush and bracing herself for the unseen enemy.

The bushes gave a final shudder of defeat before a familiar sleek, purple shape emerged, a smug grin curled on its lips. [i]The Purrloin![/i] Leisy realized, having pinned the Pokemon down in her Pokedex after their initial meeting. Giddiness bloomed in her heart when she realized what the Pokemon’s reappearance might mean. 

[i]The key word’s ‘might,’ Leisy,[/i] she told herself sternly as she bent down to greet the Pokemon. [i]Don’t get your hopes up too much.[/i]

[color=gray]“Hello there. How can I help you?”[/color] she asked the Pokemon. The dark-type gave her a “meow” of hello, licking its lips to make its goal crystal-clear. [color=gray]“Ah,”[/color] Leisy said, heart sinking a little. Well, that was what she got for feeding wild Pokemon. [color=gray]“Sure — I have some extra berries, yes.”[/color]

As his trainer reached for said berries, Bidein shot the wild Pokemon a dirty look. The feline responded with a satisfied smirk, planting itself firmly in front of the trainer as its food was delivered.

[color=gray]“There we are,”[/color] Leisy said, opening a carton of berries and setting it in front of the wild Pokemon. [color=gray]“This is the last tray though — you’re still a wild Pokemon, so you have to keep your skills sharp. You can’t always count on trainers being kind enough to give you food, so consider this your last freebie.”[/color]

The Purrloin chewed slowly as the trainer spoke, yellow eyes focused on its food. Inside its brain, however, cogs were turning and churning out a clever ruse, which it carried out by looking up at the trainer with a pair of bright, shiny eyes that screamed, “Love me!” Leisy, of course, was not immune to cute animals pleading to be pet, so down she went.

[color=gray]“Aw, you poor baby!”[/color] she said, squatting and reaching a hand out for the feline to sniff. The Purrloin, hoping to speed the entire process along, headbutted straight into the trainer’s hand to start the petting frenzy — which Leisy gladly played her part in. [color=gray]“Wow, your coat is so silky! Who would have thought a wild Pokemon could be so soft?”[/color] she complimented, half to herself. The dark-type sent its deemed rival, the flying-fire dual, a victorious grin — which the Fletchinder responded to with a death glare.

Looking to Ella to see if the girl wanted in on the pseudo-petting zoo, Leisy realized that she was wasting time, and the sun was nowhere to be seen. [color=gray]“Ack, we have to be on our way,”[/color] she told the Purrloin with a sad smile. [color=gray]“Go on home — being wild seems to suit you just fine.”[/color]

The dark-type shook its head vehemently, confusing the black-haired girl. 

[color=gray]“What—”[/color] Understanding clicked in her head, and Leisy beamed. [color=gray]“Oh. Really?”[/color] she asked, eyes wide. The Purrloin nodded, and Leisy grinned. 

Needless to say, Leisy was in a pretty good mood when she and Ella entered Feyhollow’s main square.

[hr][hider=Leisy’s Pokedex]
[b]Rank: [/b]Skilled
[b]Organization: [/b]Helping Hand Guild

[b]TP:[/b] 174 +1 +1(HHG bonus) = 176

[b]Inventory:[/b][list][*]Pokeball x 3
[*]Greatball x 2
[*]Rare Candy x 2
[*]Twisted Spoon
[/list]
[b]Pokemon:[/b][list][*]Bidein “Dei” ♂ — Fletchinder (13)
[*]Naunet ♀ — Piplup (13) 
[*]Devinco “Devi” ♂ — Larvitar (11) 
[*]Cassia “Sia” ♀ — Ekans (1) 
[*]Tyrus ♂ — Gastly (2)
[*]Animo “Nemo” ♂ — Sewaddle (1)
[/list][/hider]
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139CP