[quote=@Savo] [center][h3]-[color=7ea7d8]Yuu Nozomu[/color] and [color=ec008c]Cerise Fontaine[/color]: Battle Ship-[/h3] Yuu snickered for a concise amount of time after that minor jab, giving Abigail a small untraceable smile as he continued setting up his tent. He was glad the girl agreed to learning from him as she seemed curious on their journey here. As the boy continued to swiftly set up his tent, Sylvie had finally finished setting up a stack of rocks. Backing up, the small ball of fur began circling it, focusing on it with the intent of battling it... before pouncing onto it, causing the pebbles to scatter. Yuu noticed this as the pokemon looked up at him, gazing with glee while smiling playfully with an agape jaw. Yuu smiled back, displaying his affinity for the pokemons actions. With his approval from what she was concerned about, Sylvie slowly bounced over, delighted as she rubbed her head against Yuu's legs. Briefly pausing on the part of the tent he was working on, he knelt down petting Sylvie. [color=7ea7d8]"Thank's for the affection Sylvie, but I don't want to accidentally hurt you while setting up the tent... could you wait a little bit longer?"[/color] Looking up, the Eevees ears flattened and she gave him a nod, somewhat sad at the moment. [color=7ea7d8]"S-sorry, but I promise I'll spend time with you in a bit... heck, maybe we could involve others as well, alright?"[/color] Her face lit up like fireworks and she eagerly nodded. Giving Yuu one last show of tenderness she nuzzled his legs before trotting off, gathering the rocks at the same position. ... Eventually, the tent was completely erected, albeit fleetingly, ready for anyone to rest within. Glad that it was over, Yuu beckoned Sylvie to follow after him. Giving him attention, the Eevee looked up with bright eyes just as she was pushing one more rock towards the build up pile she was going to assault again. Stopping, she quickly ran up to Yuu and joined him as he traversed towards Cerise. As he neared the girl, he gave the red-haired beaut a hearty smile while Sylvie's ears flattened as she uncomfortably walked behind Yuu. Looking down, Yuu noticed Sylvie wasn't at either of his sides, prompting him to look behind to find her shivering with some anticipation. Picking the brown ball of fur up and nestling her in his arms Yuu scratched Sylvies ears, soothing her. [color=7ea7d8]"No need to be afraid, Cerise is a friend!"[/color] Looking up from his spot, Yuu gazed softly at the lady before continuing on. [color=7ea7d8]"Hope I didn't delay; are you prepared?"[/color] [color=ec008c]"Oh, no it is fine. I had to make sure Abigail would be a dear and set up our sleeping arrangements by herself."[/color] Cerise replied to Yuu as he approached, giving him a soft smile. [color=ec008c]"She can be a little...harsh at times but she really is a good person. But uhm...Oui, I am as prepared as I ever will be."[/color] She replied somewhat nervously playing with a lose strand of hair. Sage simply rolled his eyes, and flapped his wings, landing on top of the redheads hair again. [color=ec008c]"A-ah! Sage get down this instant!"[/color] She said as the bird started to quite mess up her hair, his small talons throwing strands of her bright red hair everywhere. [color=ec008c]"P-please, that took me forever to do this morning."[/color] At this, Sage hopped off her head, and landed on the ground not far away and began hopping away from the two of them, heading off somewhere by itself. [color=ec008c]"O-oh dear..."[/color] Cerise sighed, as she tried to straighten her hair. [color=ec008c]"I fear my little Sage doesn't like me..."[/color] Yuu jutted his head to the sided, chuckling a moment as he simultaneously smiled, eyeing a place in the vicinity that was uncovered by where the camp was proclaimed. Not too far from the group was a smaller open space; away from any prying curious eyes, making him nudge his head in that direction whilst responding to her comment. [color=7ea7d8]"I'll take your word on it to a pint; I've had a lot of experience dealing with her."[/color] A gentle hmm emanated from the boy as Sylvie continued to cozy up, fidgeting in his arms until she found the perfect spot. While she was complacent, Yuu began to scratch her ear, causing the small pokemon to relax even more to the point of sighing in exhilaration. Yuu pivoted around, traversing towards the area before stopping at the sign of a worrying screech. As the Eevee shivered at the command, Yuu immediately pivoted around to see the small green ball trying to make its nest on Cerises head. While she seemed relatively piqued Yuu retraced his steps back to the girl as the red went in separate directions. Talk about parting the red sea... Regardless, Yuu gave her a comforting smile before glancing at the small bird. [color=7ea7d8]"I wouldn't say your little Sage abhors you, rather I believe what he is trying to do is play or show his affection."[/color] Walking in the opposite direction taking rather gargantuan steps, Yuu cut off the bird before kneeling down in front of it, giving it an affable smile. [color=7ea7d8]"Correct? You just only want to bond with her, right Sage?"[/color] Sylvie stirred from his arms, poking her head towards the green puff, her face lit up as she squirmed in his arms. Yuu took the hint after noticing the bright eyes an large smile in the direction of the bird, so he released Sylvie. She immediately shook herself as she circled the Natu, curiously eyeing it as the purple haired boy continued speaking. [color=7ea7d8]"Maybe you two could try to play with each other in another way as it your companion doesn't enjoy having their hair tangled... so could you attempt to try and find another way to express yourself if plausible?"[/color] Yuu wasn't sure about the pokemon as it seemed rather placid, emotionless. He stared into its eyes, giving it an affectionate smile... and above all, he failed to discern anything noticeable... besides Sylvie walking towards it and giving it a poke before dashing around it, excitedly shouting [color=f49ac2]"eevee, eevee, eevee!"[/color] Setting out a hand, he attempted to pet Sage, trying to reach out to the bird. Sage didn't do anything as Eevee poked and pounced around it, prancing around him in some comical manner. Instead, he simply stared blankly at Yuu, completely indifferent. He stared right into the boys eyes, ignoring the hand completely as he petted him. The Natu seemed to almost look right into Yuu's soul, almost as if he was silently judging everything he had ever done. Every sin that he had ever committed, every bad thought he had, and every unfounded suspicion he may have thought. It was only for a few brief seconds, but Yuu may have felt a slight chill run down his spine. As soon as Yuu finished with whatever annoying petting he was doing, Sage simply hopped off, completely ignoring Sylvie in the process. Cerise simply frowned, giving a small sigh. [color=ec008c]"I don't think he's very friendly..."[/color] She replied to Yuu. [color=ec008c]"And u-uhm...I'm not exactly sure I know how to uhm...express myself without fashion."[/color] Cerise continued. Really. What an absurd question to even suggest. Expressing herself through some other means. Bah! Ignorant whelp. She almost wanted to tell him who exactly she was...but that would likely end up harming more than helping here. [color=ec008c]"It's about all I know, really. Miss Blanchett, Abigails Mom, taught be everything I know about it."[/color] On instinct, Yuu stopped for a fleeting moment as he peered for the bird, that smile of his faltering for an untold second as the side of his face twitched. While he did like the Natu (and to an extent myriads of other pokemon), he found the leer to be quite unnerving, reminding him of the past. Eye contact was completely maintained despite the sudden stop. Sylvie stopped bouncing around, noticing the untraceable change in trainer. Walking up to him, Sylvies eyebrows furrowed as she poked Yuu, causing him to stop the whole process. [color=7ea7d8]"Er, uhm,"[/color] Yuu stumbled as he turned his attention to Sylvie, ending the cycle. Butting her head against his side, Sylvie wrapped her front legs over his pants. Her face was dug into the sides as she cooed softly. Yuu was caught off guard by this, his temples that were somewhat strained became calm, gaze becoming sympathetic. Putting a hand to her head, Yuu began scratching behind her ear again, mouth serenely grinning. She might of not of known his toils, but he appreciated the effort that she put into displaying her care. [color=7ea7d8]"Thanks Sylvie,"[/color] he whispered as he ascended, the small pokemon releasing herself as she looked up at the giant, still filled with tantamounts of glee. He then turned his head back to the girl who acted discouraged at the situation with Sage. Giving her an encouraging beam, Yuu attempted to uplift her again. [color=7ea7d8]"Hey, that might not exactly be the case; for all we know, he might just be solitary... or mischievous!"[/color] Yuus eyes watch as the ball began to hop even further away from the duo. Walking after the bird, Yuu scooped Sage up into his arms as soon as the bird tried to hop again. Cementing his grip of iron, his grasp would prove to be difficult to squirm out of... even if he wasn't exerting much energy in the process. [color=7ea7d8]"Not sure about how to express yourself other than fashion, ey? Hum..."[/color] Yuu pivoted around and walked towards Cerise, Sylvie staring wide eyed at the ball he picked up, jumping up to constantly greet it at every turn with a cry of friendliness. Sage, was not pleased. He had did his fuckery for the day, and had successfully messed with his so-called trainer by messing with her hair. He had intended to go chill for the rest of the day. Find a nice, less red colored branch to light on and sleep for some time, before returning. But no. This little purple haired idiot had to pick him up with is oppressive grasp! It wasn't even soft and cozy like his trainers. She had that going for her little shady self at least. Being cute and all, unlike this guy. [color=f49ac2]"Vee, vee, vee!"[/color] And that little brown ball of fur with her incessant cries. He had half a mind to land on her head and knock some sense into it Yuu gave a wide smile to the girl as he began to alternate between speaking to Cerise and Sage. [color=7ea7d8]"We can always find another way to, or generally forge on with what we know, right Sage? You might like a hat or small bow she makes you?"[/color] Yuu looked down at the bird with a chipper look, walking past Cerise, but not before tilting his head back. [color=7ea7d8]"Come, come, I promised you a session where I would teach you a couple of things about pokemon and anything else that troubles you... heck, maybe I could assist by being a catalyst that sparks a closer relationship between you two! That means you're gonna have to reach out too; no need to be shy of Cerise Sage!~"[/color] Yuu gave the bird a small pat, but kept a sturdy grip, waiting for Cerise to follow after to the smaller site outside of the camps boundaries; Sylvie kept hopping up and down, striving to chat up the Little Bird pokemon. Bows? Hats? While Sage admitted he would look absolutely dashing in a top hat and a little gentlemans cane, he wanted nothing from that trainer of his for various reasons he wouldn't be disclosing. Catalyst Friendship? What even? Shy? That was it. This fella had so many wrong ideas about him. He might as well show him his reasoning here was completely wrong. Sage, in fact, glared up at Yuu. His normally emotionless visage replaced with a scowl as he was held. Fine. This idiot wanted to cuddle? Well, he'd give him something to cuddle. Maybe it'd be good for Cerise. He chirped loudly, eyes flashing white with bright psychic power and likely startling the boy that was holding him as his gaze turned to his trainer. There was a flash of white, and suddenly sage was on the ground a few feet away from them where Cerise had previously been standing. Cerise, was hovering momentarily in the air a foot above Yuu. She had only seconds to process what had just happened. As the bird chirped loudly, Yuu believed he finally elicited a response from the guy, smiling for a brisk moment before taking note of the scowl on Sage's face as he looked up at him. Yuu's smile turned into a neutral line across his face, one of his brows shooting up. Before he knew it, his eyes were radiating with a familiar vigor that all psychic types had. Above all, while he did display worry at the light, he saw the small bird turn towards its target. Yuu reacted somewhat slowly to the matter, but found his arms were a little lighter and Cerise's location had been replaced with... Sage. Oh... well. [color=7ea7d8][i]"What the... Ally Switch?![/i][/color] Yuu could only think before realizing that meant Cerise was... on instinct, the purple haired boy instantly shot his arms out faster than a bullet, his head whipping back to see a falling Cerise. No time for processing the predicament, as he wasn't going to let the girl get injured, not on the first day. In mere seconds, the lady fell into his arms, Yuu not budging from the impact that the light teen had. Looking at Cerises face, he couldn't help but awkwardly chuckle at the scene, smiling at the girl in an attempt to alleviate any sort of mortification she might have from the condition... it probably didn't help that the way he was holding her was bridal style. [color=7ea7d8]"H-hey, you ok?"[/color] Grasping her softly, Yuu waited for a response more than anything before reacting and going on with an explanation over what just happened. The course of this session was going to be interesting... especially since he had a better idea of what the Natu was like now. Cerise didn't entirely know what had just happened. One second, she had been wondering just what Sage was up to, the second she felt herself falling. How she had ended up in the air, she didn't know. What she did know, was that she was falling and it was that runt of a birds fault. She squealed loudly from sudden fear as she fell. Thankfully though, she didn't fall for long. Instead, something caught her. That someone happened to be the cretin that she loathed, who happened to go by the name of Yuu. Her entire body tensed as she was held by the boy. She had never been particularly heavy, so it was probably quite easy for him to hold her. Which was the exact opposite of what she currently wanted. Her entire face turned a shade of red. It would probably be assumed to be embarrassment by the boy, but in fact, it was anger. In fact, Cerise could barely stop herself from reaching out and trying to slap the boy silly for carrying her in such an embarrassing way. Instead though, all she could muster was a single sentence. [color=ec008c]"P-put me down this Instant!"[/color] She shouted, a bit too forcefully. [color=ec008c]"U-unhand me immediately y-you-"[/color] Cerise's voice trailed off, unable to continue speaking without her possibly saying something. Her arms were resting on her chest, face looking towards the ground, an unsure frown displayed on her face. If he didn't comply, she'd probably would smack the boy. Sage, had already wandered off to wherever he was going before Yuu interfered. Yuu was a bit astonished by the way her voice sounded; sure she was quite a hospitable character from earlier, but the way Cerise responded... While she seemed abashed, her voice had traces of vexation in it, even though Yuu saw how red her face had grown. Yuu thought nothing of it, deciding that she didn't know how to respond to a situation like this versus actually being angry. [color=7ea7d8]"I'll take that as a yes that everything is ok then,"[/color] Yuu nonchalantly smiled, slipping his hands from out under her legs, allowing her to regain her footing. As she was let down, Cerise took a few cautionary seeming steps away from Yuu. She took a few deep breaths, face still red as she looked at the floor, unable to respond at the moment. She was afraid she might say something she didn't entirely want too. [color=7ea7d8]"Looks like it wasn't such a smart idea to pick up Sage, sorry about the predicament I dragged you into..."[/color] Yuu rubbed the back of his neck as Sylvie looked up quizzically at the situation, trying to assess what she had just witnessed. Of course, Yuu turned to eye the bird that was bouncing off somewhere else. [color=7ea7d8]"Still, as mischievous as he is, the pokemon is well-bred, considering it knows an Alternative Birth Move, or in technical terms, an Egg Move; wouldn't be at all surprised if it had a hidden ability to boot."[/color] As Yuu spoke about Sage, Sylvie looked up at the boy, pawing at his legs to get his attention. Yuu briefly looked down as she let out a splurge of [color=f49ac2]"vees,"[/color] as she pointed at the green bird. Yuu could understand the context of what she meant, considering a couple of things from earlier and nodded, smiling. [color=7ea7d8]"Aye, indeed he is, but rather he is going to be more so your opponent... if you want to battle, of course."[/color] Letting the Eevee decide if she wanted to go along with his plans, Yuu went back to addressing Cerise, giving her a plain smile. [color=7ea7d8]"Best you get Sage before he starts hopping around camp cause it seems he will only let you carry him for now."[/color] Picking up Sylvie, the small pokemon got out of his grip, much to his surprise, and hopped onto his shoulder, balancing herself. Giving her a gentle pat, the purple haired giant glanced at the Natu, urging her to procure him so they could commence with learning process. [color=ec008c]"Ah? S-sage? R-right."[/color] She finally replied. She took a quick look around, but she couldn't see the bird anywhere. She pouted, a sighed escaping her lips as her hands reached up to her cap, pulling the brim of it over her face. [color=ec008c]"I...I guess I am terrible at this, huh?"[/color] She said to Yuu. [color=ec008c]"Here I am asking you for help...and I can't even control my own pokemon."[/color] The redhead of course, was putting on an act, but that wasn't going to be evident at all. She honestly wanted to get back to Abgail now. And maybe take a nice, hot, shower or something. She hoped Johto had something at least resembling top of the line hair care products and soaps. She would loathe to try and clean herself for anything from the backwater region no matter what, but she could at least try to maintain some semblance of civilization. [color=ec008c]"I guess that lesson's gonna have to wait, Yuu."[/color] She continued, looking up from the ground. She gave Yuu a soft smile. [color=ec008c]"Thanks anyways...he'll probably come back. I think...can we go back now, though? I'm...not feeling to well at the moment."[/color][/center] [/quote]