[center][color=gray][h3]Leisy Takigawa[/h3][/color]— Feyhollow —[/center]
[color=gray]“Right, Chikorita!”[/color] Leisy said, snapping her fingers as the realization came to her. [color=gray]“That’s grass-type starter, right? Its final evolution has such a pretty flower on it. Aren’t there a lot of people who raise Chikoritas just to see its plume?”[/color]

At the Chikorita’s approach, Bidein looked down at the grass-type in interest. His trainer’s smile indicated that all was well, so the Fletchinder knew there was no danger to be found in the Chikorita — especially one with such earnest curiousity. Remaining silent and watchful at his post on his trainer’s shoulder, Bidein observed the other Pokemon from afar, liking his vantage point.

Leisy opened her mouth to say something when Florence’s Chikorita called out to her trainer, but closed it when she realized that the grass-type had found something — most likely another Pokemon. Watching quietly as Florence approached and attempted coaxed a pastel-colored flying Pokemon from the bush, Leisy spotted two little glints in the shadows — eyes, shaded with fear directed in her direction.

[i]Why—Oh,[/i] she thought, realizing that Bidein was on her shoulder. The Fletchinder seemed to have realized that the bug-type feared him as well, although he did nothing about it. He’d never seen this particular bug-type before, and he was intriged.

[color=gray]“Bidein, I’m going to return you for now, alright?”[/color] Leisy whispered to the Pokemon perched on her shoulder. Bidein gave his trainer an inquisitive look before nodding, nipping at his trainer’s hair lightly as she returned him. [color=gray]“There we are. It’s safe now,”[/color] she said in a slightly louder voice, directing her attention back to Florence and the Pokemon hiding in the bush.

Listening closely as Florence explained the situation, Leisy frowned. [color=gray]“Well that’s not good at all. How’d she get separated from her trainer?”[/color] Leisy asked, encouraged by her concern for the bug-type’s well-being. [color=gray]“Perhaps we can accompany you as you deliver him to his trainer? Just in case something tries to attack again — I don’t think Feyhollow’s woods are known for being very safe, especially at night.”[/color]

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

[b]TP:[/b] 182 +1 +1(HHG bonus) = 184

[b]Inventory:[/b][list][*]Pokeball x 2
[*]Greatball x 2
[*]Rare Candy x 2
[*]Twisted Spoon
[/list]
[b]Pokemon:[/b][list][*]Bidein “Dei” ♂ — Fletchinder (23)
[*]Naunet ♀ — Piplup > Prinplup (23) 
[*]Devinco “Devi” ♂ — Larvitar > Pupitar (34) 
[*]Cassia “Sia” ♀ — Ekans (3) 
[*]Tyrus ♂ — Gastly (5)
[*]Animo “Nemo” ♂ — Sewaddle (2)
[*]Unnamed ♀ — Purrloin ( 4) 
[/list][/hider]
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[center][color=indianred][h3]Shanae Eller[/h3][/color]— Ironforge —[/center]
[color=indianred]“I don’t like this,”[/color] Shanae said quietly, following Marvin into the building. The boy had brought a flashlight and was now leading the way with it, but Shanae felt that the bright light did more damage than good. Not only were the trainer a glowing target for whatever fire-type they were hunting — a fire-type that was clearly aggressive, to boot — the beam would also serve to agitate wild Pokemon that had picked the abandoned factory for the darkness it offerred. 

[color=indianred]“Maybe we should turn it off,”[/color] she suggested. At her side, Ebon sniffed in agreement. The light was affecting his eyesight as well, its brightness limiting how far he could see in the dark.

“But then how will we be able to see?” Marvin asked, his voice echoing lightly against the factory walls. Shanae felt an urge to throttle the boy.

[color=indianred]“Marvin, quiet!”[/color] she hissed, alarmed at how novice the boy seemed at exploration. He clearly wouldn’t last a day in the Atana ranges. [color=indianred]“Here, give the the light.”[/color]

Marvin made a small noise of protest before begrudgingly handing the tool to Shanae. Leading the charge had made him feel like he was useful — needed, even — much unlike he was in daily life. His father always seemed busy, and his mother had passed away when he was young, so the quiet house was all he had for company. His Pokemon helped a lot, but they didn’t make up for his parents. As much as they needed him as a trainer, he hadn’t felt needed as a person.

Seeing the boy’s crestfallen expression after giving up the flashlight, Shanae felt a pang of regret for taking it away. [color=indianred]“Here — hold it like this,”[/color] she said, covering the front of the flashlight with her other hand so that most of the beam was obstructed. [color=indianred]“This way, you can limit the amount of light that comes out, so we won’t be completely in the dark.”[/color]

With that, she handed the flashlight back to Marvin. [color=indianred]“I’m the fighting force here, so you’ll have to hold onto this. Lead on, Terra junior,”[/color] she said, flashing the boy a smile. 

Marvin took the flashlight back, evidently surprised, but a grin appeared on his face soon enough, and he nodded enthusiastically. Just then, however, a heavy thud echoed out from deeper inside the factory. The two trainers looked up into the darkness before looking at each other and nodding. 

Onwards they go.

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

[b]TP:[/b] 55 +1 +1(HHG) +25(refund) = 77

[b]Inventory:[/b][list][*]Pokeball x 2
[*]Great Ball x 1 (mission)
[/list]
[b]Pokemon:[/b][list][*]Ebon ♂ — Houndour (10 > 24/20*10 = 12)
[*]Turris ♂ — Aron > Lairon (10 > 32+10/10*0 = 32) 
[*]Dius ♂ — Trapinch (7 > 35/10*7 = 25) 
[*]Amatorius ♂ — Jigglypuff (7 > 15) 
[*]Alcedo “Alci” ♀ — Joltik (3 > 36/20*3 = 6) 
[*]Otiosus “Oti” ♂ — Lombre (5 > 14) 
[*]Endymion “Endy” ♂ — Lapras (10 > 10*3 = 30)
[hider=Pokemon Reserves:][list][*]♀ — Hoppip (1 > 18/10*1 = 2) 
[/list][/hider][/list][/hider][hr]
144CP