[@Eklispe] [color=f0b4a3]‘Good luck, then.’[/color] The girl simply said after having taken the money before giving him a small wave and then returning to her cell-phone as Dawkin left. It is possible that Dawkin might see Martin as he passed in to enter the Explorer’s Guide Service. Anyways, Dawkin decided to train in the waters here… He’d quickly notice that this is very difficult due to type match-ups. The opponents he’d be fighting were Woopers, Poliwags and Tympoles. They were all water-types with distance-attacks that ensured they never needed to leave the water, meaning Atlas could never hit. This was far from the optimal circumstances to train an Aron in, and Wooper had the problem that she only knew a water-move. Yeah, these aren’t effective training grounds. Try again? [hider=Suggestions to actions]1. Find Pokémon. [i]There’s plenty of water here. Could be any number of Water Pokémon in the different rivers through town.[/i] 2. Talk. [i]In cities, there are considerably more people one can talk to. Talking can give you info on local rumors and such.[/i] 3. Exit. [i]Exit the town to any of the connected areas.[/i] 4. Specify. [i]If you specify what you want to do, the GM will take it into account and tell the result.[/i] 5. Trigger random event. [i]Force the GM to use his imagination to make a scenario for you.[/i] 6. Notable Buildings. [i]Visit any of the facilities of the city![/i] 6.1. Pokémon Center. [i]Heal all your Pokémon.[/i] 6.2. PokéMart. [i]Go to a store and buy things.[/i] 6.3. Pokémon Gym. [i]???[/i] 6.4. Lakewatcher Base. [i]From where Lakewatchers embark to patrol Dragon Lake.[/i] 6.5. Lakewatch Docks. [i]For getting tours of Dragon Lake, just taking a ferry or fishing![/i] 6.6. Explorer’s Guide Service. [i]With all these strange places around, Lakewatch offers guides to the surrounding areas![/i] 6.7. Descent Tower. [i]A tower in the middle of town, with stairs down to Flooded Lakewatch. Come prepared for the underwater.[/i] 6.8. Back Alleys. [i]… What? Lakewatch has a darker section? What are you talking about?[/i][/hider] [i]Connected areas: [/i] Wet Caverns. [i]Water-filled caverns that are located to the east. There’s a small hill to climb to get to the entrance.[/i] Route 5. [i]The main exit of Lakewatch, leading to a grassy incline connecting mountains, forests and plains.[/i] Route 14. [i]The waters of Dragon Lake are also known as Route 14. It connects Lakewatch Town, Highhill Town and Stillwood Village.[/i] [hider=Lakewatch Town][i]In Town[/i] Common: #194 Wooper #195 Quagsire [i]Waters outside[/i] Common: #60 Poliwag Uncommon: #318 Carvanha #535 Tympole Rare:[/hider] __________________________ [@Rune_Alchemist] So, Claire went for the accessory shop. There was a whole lot of things, rows upon rows for the wannabe coordinators. There were ribbons, hats, wings, flowers, all manner of things… [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Accessory]There are too many to list in a proper shop.[/url] [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Prop]All things for Pokémon to potentially equip for one reason or another on stage.[/url] And if there’s something specific one could want that isn’t in the lists from the games, then a request should probably be possible. [url=https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Clothing]There’s also a whole bunch of clothing.[/url] Clothes are Basic, Feminine, Sporty, Classic, Elegant or Exotic… Or, you know, you can just consider what you would want to wear. All such things. Eventually, Claire might wander past a bunch of posters that had a small crowd in front it. The posters were probably inside the Contest Hall as well, but now we’re showing them off. Because unlike the Pokémon League, these people REALLY wanted to sell who their stars are, with fan-clubs and all. That’s not to say there weren’t super-stars in the league, too, but here it was really shoved in your face. In fact, if you watched TV, it wasn’t impossible that at least the first four faces showed up pretty regularly. [color=limegreen]‘Aaah, Valerie… Queen of Contests… Will I ever be able to stand as your equal?’[/color] A dreamer stood drooling before one of the posters. [color=sandybrown]‘If at the very least, I’d like Valerie to notice me…’[/color] A noticeably blushing young man was saying looking at the poster. Hm. [color=774a80]‘Valerie, one of the five monarchs of Contests, specifically the Cute Queen, but she competes in Master class in all categories… Queen of Contests, indeed. Can we match her?’[/color] [hider=Valerie][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/ncyA2Ow.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/GxXFLlh.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] Then there were two posters that were hanging side by side. In front of them were a crowd of young girls… [color=slategray]‘Ooooh, Jayce’s so… so… dreamy~!’[/color] [color=hotpink]‘But, but, Marcus is soooooooo cooooooool…!’[/color] [color=tomato]‘Jayce’s charming smile… I-I need to become an excellent coordinator so that I may see it in person one day…!’[/color] [color=darksalmon]‘Eh, Marcus is better… His serious, cool persona will take over the world…!’[/color] [color=774a80]‘Marcus is cool indeed, but he’s the Tough Boss, while Jayce’s the Ruler of Cool. Both formidable opponents… Can we do it?’[/color] [hider=Jayce][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/ZGQaYJM.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/axTwK5o.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider][hider=Marcus][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/etMHwTC.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/jPYsyE8.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=hotpink]‘That’s Grace, right? The “Conductor of Spirits”, coordinator from Witchpeak City…’[/color] Some looked at a fourth poster with some apprehension. [color=sandybrown]‘Yeah, I saw her on TV. She’s pretty amazing. Snatched the position as one of the five monarchs like it was nothing.’[/color] [color=darksalmon]‘She’s so… elegant and mysterious…’[/color] [color=774a80]‘A prime example of why not to underestimate challengers, she took the Beautiful category by storm not too long ago… Are there any other dark horses we may have missed…?’[/color] [hider=Grace][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/MKOVPJ4.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/FYnUmGK.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=slategray]‘Hey, did you hear? Apparently, Penelope managed to defeat the Super-Rank Contests all with only Purrqyute!’[/color] Someone said in front of a fifth poster. [color=limegreen]‘Heh? Seriously? Is she trying to make an All-Star? Well, no matter how hard Dreamer Studios are pushing her, she’s going to fail when she meets the five monarchs…’[/color] A girl made fun of her right in front of Penelope’s poster. [color=774a80]‘Huh? No poster of the Clever King, Roderick? … Ah, suppose he’s the hardest monarch to market, hah. Still, the five monarchs are precisely why making an All-Star is so difficult. Each monarch has one Pokémon directed to being the champion of only their own category. For a single Pokémon to beat all the Contest champions on their own game… Basically impossible. Better face only one monarch, than all of them… Hm… Which do we want to face…?’[/color] [hider=Penelope][center][url=http://i.imgur.com/AKr6iFW.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/1QUy0V2.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] Then, the attention of the crowd turned to the final poster, which featured two people. [color=tomato]‘Huh? Who’s this? Alberto and Lucia?’[/color] [color=774a80]‘Ah, yeah, sorry for the confusion, I’m kinda embarrassed…’[/color] [color=hotpink]‘Yeah, they’re new and sponsored by Dreamer Studios! They haven’t even been in a single contest yet, but they’re supposed to be really good.’[/color] [color=774a80]‘Hah, you’re making me blush. But, yeah, that poster shouldn’t be hanging right alongside the likes of the monarchs yet…’[/color] [color=darksalmon]‘So, are they entering the same contest and taking two slots? Together, or with one Pokémon each? Can they do that?’[/color] [color=774a80]‘Oh, no, together. Like a duo, one slot. Or, well, I’m the one registered, Lucia’s backing me up. Couldn’t possibly go up there myself…’[/color] [color=slategray]‘Well, they look kind of cool. I’ll watch them and wish them the best of luck!’[/color] [color=774a80]‘Ah, gee, thanks. It means a lot to hear that.’[/color] [color=limegreen]‘Wait, huh?’[/color] Then the crowd collectively turned and realized that in the back stood this very same Alberto that was on the poster, smiling a little silly smile looking embarrassed and scratching behind his head, Lucia standing silent beside him with her arms crossed and looking more aloof than anything else. Both were wearing… fairly distinctive clothes that I’m not even going to try to describe, except they’re mostly dark with dark purple hair, both of them, Lucia in a dress that were black with white details and Alberto wearing fairly nice clothes with long pants and special kind of shirt that just screamed “sponsored”. [hider=Alberto and Lucia][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/ELbxM7e.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/GFOGdhP.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=774a80]‘… Hi! We’ll be competing soon. Feel free to come watch?’[/color] He said, a bit awkwardly while waving to them, a bit similarly awkwardly. [color=867687]‘We’re favourites to win, of course.’[/color] Lucia dropped, that seemingly being of importance to mention for her. There was a moment of silence before the crowd started giving slight shouts of amazement at that he was actually there and gave him questions, Alberto and Lucia being more on their equal level even if they were favourites, and so. So, that aside. That might not be relevant to Claire at all. If that wasn’t relevant to Claire, Yvonne eventually came out of the Contest Hall after she had been browsing accessories. And this time, Yvonne looked basically sparkling. [hider=Yvonne looked like this, if you wanted a reminder][center][url=http://i.imgur.com/0fPkYhL.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/xsKswpU.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=d6d2a9]‘Teh-heh-heh… If that’s the level I’m going up against, I’ve practically already won…!’[/color] … She had been watching a performance. And not been impressed/been pleased with what she saw, judging by her grin and what she said. She was speaking with herself, though, and hadn’t seen Claire because she was only seeing the sparkles of stardom right now. She’d [i]eventually[/i] see Claire (next post) even if she didn’t interact with her (assuming Claire doesn’t hide), but Claire could make use of that Yvonne hadn’t noticed her yet if she wanted to. __________________________ [@Pikmin Eye] As Martin rowed his way through town with Goldeen jumping and stylishly spinning around him, they attracted a few looks from the sidewalks. [color=slateblue]‘Oh, wow, look at that. What beautiful jumps.’[/color] [color=gold]‘Heh, perhaps training to possibly enter a contest?’[/color] … Random comments from people watching aside. Soon enough, would see the signs for the Explorer’s Guide Service, and decide to head there. He may possibly see Dawkin exiting the place, but that aside. The Explorer’s Guide Service building itself was but a small dent into a building, a door and windows full of advertisement for the service. Inside was a cozy little store-like room where lots of fliers advertised the accomplishments of several presumably employed individuals while good reviews of their services hung around like newspaper articles, the walls covered by papers, maps of Isson and the likes. By the door stood a sign with some info for a visitor. “Lakewatch residents live somewhat out of the way, meaning we need to travel to find our callings! On our travels, we have learned a lot! Here we offer our experience for you to use!” There’s also a map of Lakewatch under the message with a “Our guides live HERE!” showing small arrows pointing at various spots throughout Lakewatch Town. It was vague enough that’d it be somewhat hard to find the person based on it, but with the number of arrows and how spread it was it delivered the message that this was an honest occupation in this town. And, in the back on a chair behind a desk covered in paperwork and a strange small stone-statue of a Trapinch sat a girl staring at her mobile phone. Though, when Martin came in, she blinked a bit in realization. She had barely had time to pick up the phone again, so she looked a little dismayed as she had to place it down again, though then looked up at him curiously. The girl’s wearing a jacket, hood and a large backpack lies packed on her right. She looks like she’s basically already on a journey. [hider=her][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/vgnsN1d.jpg][img]https://i.imgur.com/VuUGUuY.jpg[/img][/url][/center] [sub][sub]She has something in her mouth. What it is? Who knows. Heh.[/sub][/sub][/hider] [color=f0b4a3]‘Lots of new kids today. Hello. Need something?’[/color] The girl asked in a casual tone, looking to Martin. Though she said “kids”, she didn’t look THAT much older… did she? Now, a list of the place’s services are listed to the girl’s immediate right. [hider=Services]1. Tips! Get a tip about any of the serviced areas! Small tip - 50P. Considerable tip - 200P. Masterful tip - 500P. 1.1. Wet Caverns. 1.2. Route 6, a.k.a, the Vast Plains. 1.3. Frozen Cave/Route 9. 1.4. Dragon Lake. 1.5. Mt. Strength. 1.6. Mt. Chill. 1.7. Route 7, a.k.a, the Desert Eye. [s]1.8. Endless Forest.[/s] [i]”Tips” don’t help in Endless Forest.[/i] 1.9. Anywhere else! Name a place, and we’ll see what we can do! 2. Maps/guidebooks! To ensure you’ll never feel lost on your own! 2.1. Wet Caverns. [i]Shows paths and water-ways.[/i] 300P. 2.2. Route 6, aka, the Vast Plains. [i]Habitat guidebook.[/i] 500P. 2.3. Frozen Cave/Route 9. [i]Maps and survival tips.[/i] 500P. 2.4. Dragon Lake. [i]Habitat guidebook.[/i] 700P. 2.5. Mt. Strength. [i]Maps.[/i] 1000P. 2.6. Mt. Chill. [i]Maps and suggestions.[/i] 1000P. 2.7. Route 7, aka, the Desert Eye. [i]Maps, and guide to finding the Oasis.[/i] 1000P. [s]2.8. Endless Forest.[/s] [i]Any attempt at making a map or guidebook to Endless Forest is doomed to fail. We have hundreds of attempts, feel free to take one for free.[/i] 2.9. Anywhere else! Name a place, and we’ll see what we can do! - Price varies. 3. Hire a guide! To accompany you and help out with your needs in said area! - 2900P. 3.1. Wet Caverns. 3.2. Route 6, a.k.a, the Endless Plains. 3.3. Frozen Cave/Route 9. 3.4. Dragon Lake. 3.5. Mt. Strength. 3.6. Mt. Chill. 3.7. Route 7, a.k.a, the Desert Eye. [s]3.8. Endless Forest.[/s] [i]Service discontinued due to complaints of getting lost despite having a guide.[/i] 3.9. Anywhere else! Name a place, and we’ll see what we can do![/hider] __________________________ [@Joshua Tamashii] First she went to the Pokémon Center. [hider=nurse][url=http://i.imgur.com/9BmULgS.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/YHtjmDC.jpg[/img][/url] [color=f59a95]‘Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?’[/color] Assumingly, yes. [color=f59a95]‘Okay. I’ll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.’[/color] She’d then accept the Pokéballs and put them into the machine, and… [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZugkxi_b8o][center][i]Di, di, di-do-da![/i][/center][/url] [color=f59a95]‘Thank you for waiting. We’ve restored your Pokémon to full health.’[/color] She says as she hands the Pokéballs back. She then bows to her customer and gives a friendly smile. [color=f59a95]‘We hope to see you again!’[/color][/hider] [color=f59a95]‘Don’t worry about it! We’re here for your service!’[/color] The nurse simply said to her apology. [color=f59a95]‘When I say “we hope to see you again”, I mean it~!’[/color] That aside. So, she wandered town, thinking thoughts. On the way, she passed by a suitable café that just happened to be there. Now, it probably looked entirely alright for dinner or so, but as she was to make a decision if she wanted to or not… [color=f08478]‘I’m very pleased you’ve taken an interest in my services, sir Jacques! I’ve been experimenting with expanding it through different avenues and-’[/color] [color=EF284F]‘Think nothing of it. You’re a talented Pokémon breeder and trainer, Move Changer. I think if we look into the source of your abilities, we might unlock something greater… Oh?’[/color] The man, turned on a slight angle in the chair, dressed in a fancy suit and top-hat draped with a couple red ribbons and glasses, looked with a smirk at Amelia who stood right outside the café. [hider=Jacques][center][url=http://i.imgur.com/J00l2z8.jpg][img]http://i.imgur.com/mWbF5M3.jpg[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=f08478]‘Oh, um…’[/color] The young man Jacques was sitting with was a lot more plain. With blue hair, wearing a red apron and- the following. [hider=Move Changer][center][url=https://i.imgur.com/AjBtwv3.png][img]https://i.imgur.com/AjBtwv3.png[/img][/url][/center][/hider] [color=f08478]‘S-someone you know, sir Jacques?’[/color] The young man asked slightly apprehensively. [color=EF284F]‘The youngest of Kalmia’s trainers. She’ll know me… if she wants to know me. Fu-fu.’[/color] Jacques replied, with a little smirk looking towards Amelia. They were sitting at a table with four spots, leaving two open, but it didn’t seem like they had any further planned company. __________________________ [@Pirouette] Gibs dug them a little tunnel, but it didn’t go all that fast. They’d need to duck to let the Pidgeot pass through like a jet at least once, the wind grabbing at them but the trench holding them in place. That said, they soon arrived at the spot on the middle platform where they could engage in Erika’s plan. The Pidgeotto above them, thinking nothing of what the wind might result in, did as commanded and blew his Whirlwind as Erika passed. That’s when Gibs blasted up his Sand Attack. The sand was caught in the wind and blew straight over into the space of the other Pidgeotto. … The Pidgeotto glared unimpressed at them through the sand, even as it collected on him. Pidgeotto’s Keen Eye ability prevents loss of Accuracy! Duessel’s Water Sport didn’t do much to distract it, either. Pidgeotto scoffed at them as Zubat came flying, stretching his wings, and then causing a Whirlwind, sending Zubat flying and Joshua to yelp a little as he jumped and grabbed his Pokémon before Zubat flew across the cave and into the wall. … Pidgeotto blinked a little. Had he just done something unfathomably stupid? Because the scroll he was protecting was just sent flying by his own Whirlwind. [color=f0c57f]‘Psay-duck!’[/color] Ewan picked up Duessel by his legs, held him up and Duessel could catch the scroll. [color=decdad]‘There we go.’[/color] Ewan collected the scroll from his Pokémon and handed it to Erika. It contained a very simply message. “The Trail Master is Amazing!” … Well, they got the scroll. Maybe not entirely how they were planning to get it. The Pidgeotto over there was panicking while getting very blank stares from the other Pidgeottos. So, with that, Erika and crew could think what they wanted about that, and Gibs could continue digging, until… [color=668570]‘Um.’[/color] Joshua suddenly made an unsure noise calling for their attention while they were continuing northwards towards where the way turned right, looking behind them. One of the three Pidgeottos that weren’t blowing, that had been inhibiting the deeper parts of the cavern, had just flown over and landed somewhat behind them inside their own trench. He was giving them that pleased smirk the Pidgeottos had when they had first entered. Seemed like those three were permitted to fly wherever they pleased. … It stretched its wings with a bird-smirk. Seemed like it was intending on filling the trench with a Whirlwind. Actions?