[center][color=gray][h3]Leisy Takigawa[/h3][/color]— Feyhollow —[/center]
Retracing the path to where the Cutieflies’ owners lived would take a while, and Leisy prepared for that by releasing all her Pokemon. Well, attempting to — Devinco immediately opted out, glaring at the trainer to indicate that he wanted to be returned before the chaos started, and Naunet’s lack of social tact was just fuel to the fire. Tyrus, goofy as always, almost paralyzed a ruffled Bidein, prompting Leisy to return both of them as well, and the sight of the poison-type snake sent Animo sniffling back into his shell, refusing to budge. In all, Leisy was left with a grand total of two Pokemon: Cassia, the Ekans whose distrust in Leisy was apparent in the way she slithered on the far side of the clearing, and the unnamed Purrloin, who seemed to find the whole situation rather amusing.

Figuring that her best move would be to keep silent, Leisy did exactly that, unsure of how to bargain for the Ekans’ trust. She’d caught the poison-type by nearly scaring it to death, and her later actions had failed to garner the Ekans’ favor as well. So, letting the snake Pokemon go on hating her for a little longer didn’t seem like such a bad option; at least she wasn’t making it hate her more, right?

Seeing the human’s awkwardness towards the poison-type keeping its distance, who also expressed clear animosity towards the human, the Purrloin was rather amused indeed. On one hand, the palpable tension in the air was quite funny. On the other, it was starting to get a little boring.

“Mreow,” she yawned loudly, prompting both human and Pokemon to look at her in surprise. Shooting the purple Pokemon to her left a grin, the Purrloin trotted over, leaving Leisy alone on one side of the path.

[i]Well, at least they seem to be getting along well,[/i] Leisy thought, seeing the Purrloin and Ekans come to terms with their new proximity. The Ekans seemed more surprised than anything, continuing its slither in a rather erratic fashion as the Purrloin smirked haughtily, continuing its trot forwards with its head held high. The walk went like that until trainer and Pokemon arrived at their destination where the friendly couple who’d received them earlier emerged, citing their thanks and offering sweets to the trainer and her Pokemon.

[color=gray]“Really, it’s fine,”[/color] Leisy said, declining the offerings. Beside her, her Purrloin shot her trainer a nasty look, meowing loudly so that her thoughts were made clear. [color=gray]“Oh, alright. Um, thank you,”[/color] Leisy said, smiling awkwardly as the couple cooed over the suddenly friendly dark-type. [color=gray]“We should be getting on our way though — Florence is waiting for you, and Ella will be on her way as well.”[/color]

“Right you are,” the gracious lady said, rising and helping her husband up. “Let’s be on our way, dear. We can’t keep our baby waiting.”

The Purrloin seemed rather annoyed that its newly-beguiled toys were lured away from her, but she relented, restarting her trot beside the Ekans, who was more feigning dislike and disinterest towards its trainer than actually feeling it. Indeed, the Purrloin thought it rather funny, and even more amusing if she could convince the poison-type out of its shell. What was the story behind the Ekans’ animosity, and why had it faded? 

[color=gray]“Florence should be just around this bend,”[/color] Leisy said, leading the couple forwards. To her surprise, both Purrloin and Ekans moved closer to her as they crossed the bend, apparently resolved their conflicts with each other as well as their trainer. 

[color=gray]“Liciae — you’re Liciae,”[/color] Leisy told the Purrloin with a grin. [color=gray]“And Cassia, thank you for giving me another chance.”[/color]

A meow and a light hiss answered the beaming trainer as they finally entered the park where Florence had been waiting.

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

[b]TP:[/b] 199 +1 +1(HHG bonus) = 201

[b]Inventory:[/b][list][*]Pokeball x 2
[*]Great ball x 2
[*]Rare Candy x 2
[*]Twisted Spoon
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[b]Pokemon:[/b][list][*]Bidein “Dei” ♂ — Fletchinder (23)
[*]Naunet ♀ — Prinplup (26) 
[*]Devinco “Devi” ♂ — Pupitar (34) 
[*]Cassia “Sia” ♀ — Ekans (3) 
[*]Tyrus ♂ — Gastly (5)
[*]Animo “Nemo” ♂ — Sewaddle (2)
[*]Liciae “Lissy” ♀ — Purrloin (4) 
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[center][color=indianred][h3]Shanae Eller[/h3][/color]— Ironforge —[/center]
The impact of the fire-type’s Rapid Spin — while not fatal — clearly hit hard as the Lapras skidded back, wincing. [color=indianred]“Endy!”[/color] Shanae yelled, alarmed. The Lapras, rather than looking at his trainer, attempted another Water Pulse at the feral fire-type before it could regather its wits and attack another Pokemon. 

[color=indianred]“Otiosus, help him out!”[/color] Shanae called, releasing her Lombre. The rogue fire-type was too quick, however, colliding with both Lapras and Water Pulse in a second Rapid Spin. [color=indianred]“Endy!”[/color] Shanae shouted, running towards the crash site, Pokeball in hand in case needed.

The dust settled, revealing a severely weakened Lapras — clear bruises in order and lightly scratched up — and the fire-type, now dusty and huffing heavily. Without another thought, Shanae returned her Lapras, whispering a “good job” to his Pokeball before turning her wary eyes to the fire-type. Was it still up for fighting, or was it willing to stand down now?

“Now’s your chance, Shanae!” Marvin called from where he was kneeling next to his Pokemon. “Use the Great ball!”

Shanae hesitated, seeing the fight still flickering in the fire-type’s eyes, and the wild Pokemon took the chance to bound away, heavy thuds stirring up dust in its wake. Shanae fell back onto the ground in surprise, half relieved that the fight had ended — for now.

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

[b]TP:[/b] 88 +1 +1(HHG) = 90

[b]Inventory:[/b][list][*]Pokeball x 2
[*]Great Ball x 1 (mission)
[/list]
[b]Pokemon:[/b][list][*]Ebon ♂ — Houndour (16)
[*]Turris ♂ — Lairon (32) 
[*]Dius ♂ — Trapinch (25) 
[*]Amatorius ♂ — Jigglypuff (15) 
[*]Alcedo “Alci” ♀ — Joltik (6) 
[*]Otiosus “Oti” ♂ — Lombre (15) 
[*]Endymion “Endy” ♂ — Lapras (31)
[hider=Pokemon Reserves:][list][*]♀ — Hoppip (2) 
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151CP