[color=6ecff6][h2]❄Erika Olson❄[/h2][/color] [hider=Pokemon] [img]http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/ca/Spr_5b_361.png[/img] Sno, Snorunt Level 8 Status: [color=fff200]Winded[/color] [img]https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/9/94/Spr_5b_060.png[/img] Poli, Poliwag Level 3 Status: [color=f7941d]Tired[/color] [/hider] [hider=Inventory] 1 Potion 4 Pokeballs 500$ [/hider] [@Rune_Alchemist] [hr] With Claire likely to have moved on, Erika settled and sat at the base of a tree to try and collect her thoughts. She was situated just outside the official entrance to the Infested Forest, careful to avoid any Bug types that may creep out. Sno, of course, was joining Erika although the little Ice Pokemon was fast asleep, trying to rest up with her battle against Erika's new Pokemon, Poli! The trip out to the Infested Forest had proved to be rather taxing on Erika, but especially on Sno, who had just the roughest time with the several water types. Of course, Erika knew Sno would overcome any challenge because she had faith in the both of them but after a rather prolonged encounter with a Poliwag, it was definitely time for a break. While her Pokemon rested, she recalled the events of Poli's capture rather fondly... [color=6ecff6]".. Double team!"[/color] Erika shouted after getting the drop on the lone Poliwag with a Powder Snow. The attack looked as if it were shrugged off, much to Erika and Sno's dismay, but it was clear that Sno was stronger despite the offensive type advantage. It was a lucky find to spot this Poliwag under the bridge. It was a bit risky at this point, though, as Sno had just come off of several battles, but the promise of covering one of Sno's weaknesses would be a huge asset, Erika thought. A Fire type would just roll over Sno and the addition of a Water type to cover that is huge! Plus... Erika didn't really like the Surskit because it was a bug and Lotad was well... kind of ugly. Not that there was anything wrong with that! ... But well... Anyway, Erika continued to use Double Team to great effect against Poliwag as all it could do was attack with more water shooting out of its after spraying the area with water. Sno's Powdered Snow had eventually worn Poliwag down and Erika took her chance to actually catch her first Pokemon! So despite the late start, Erika's journey was starting off right! ... Although there was now a serious question of where to go next. Erika started to fiddle around with her Pokedex, rediscovering the various applications installed. The map function was very useful for the moment as Erika searched her bag for a notepad and pen, jotting down ideas and strategies for her next move. [color=6ecff6][i]"...With a Water type, I feel safer now that I have Poli to cover fights Sno can't... It'll be awhile before Poli is feeling well enough to fight... Pureplain is closer but I was just there... Maybe Lakewatch and then...[/i]" Erika spent almost an hour debating her next move until she grew bored and kept playing around with her Pokedex until she discovered the contacts list. [color=6ecff6]"Oh...yea.."[/color] Erika's face reddened a little as she remembered she could have just called Claire to let her know she was going to be late... Erika steeled herself as she pressed the button on her Pokedex and called Claire to check up on things. [color=6ecff6]"Hi Claire~! I'm [i]sssoo[/i] sorry for being late but my dad wanted to see Sno. I just wanted to ask if you wanted to meet up later and we can talk about everything so far if that sounds good?"[/color] --- Following the conclusion of her phone call with Claire, no matter the outcome, Erika decided it was best to continue on and head East. Going backwards now would feel like Erika was walking in circles at this point... Erika recalled both Poli and Sno to their respective Pokeballs and set out to head East to the Wet Caverns, moving along with a relative uncertainty on what was going to happen next! [hider=Action] 5. Move along. Move along normally, letting any events that may come happen naturally.[/hider]