[color=springgreen][h2][center]✿ Florence Hadley ✿[/center][/h2][/color] [color=springgreen][h3][center]Location: Feyhollow Town[/center][/h3][/color] [@Dusksong] [hider=Florence's theme][youtube]https://youtu.be/fEg21u_d2eA[/youtube][/hider] Despite all her and her friends' efforts, Florence was no closer to finding Vernie. There had been no point in staying any longer in Greenhaven once she'd left the hospital - probably too early, but searching for her Chikorita took priority over her own physical state. Now she sat in the lobby of the Pokecentre she'd known for years, her tiny frame hunched over as she typed at her Pokedex. She had to inform Aether Foundation about this. Part of their job was to save Pokemon from criminal activity. As much as she hated putting an extra burden on them, what with their recent move to Clearbrook Mountains, maybe they'd be able to investigate. A soft thud and a cry drew Florence's attention away from the screen. [color=springgreen]"Hey there, Panacea, take it easy,"[/color] she said, leaning down to the Happiny who lay on her back, waving her arms and legs around. She reached out to help her up, but the egg-like Pokemon surrounding Panacea got to it first, clustering inwards and using their psychic power to right her. The playhouse Pokemon went right back to hopping around, tucking in her stubby arms and pretending to be one of the Grass-type's heads, as she'd loved doing ever since befriending him on the way back from Greenhaven. Catching Lontar had been a milestone that didn't feel like one. Technically, Florence was now a Skilled trainer - but what kind of Skilled trainer only had five Pokeballs at their belt? After giving Panacea and Lontar a wan smile, Florence went back to typing up her message, her brows once again furrowed with concern and concentration. No sooner had she sent it than something on the TV caught her attention. She stared at the news report, taking in the entire story. Her Pokedex beeped, the notification on the screen indicating a message not from Theodosia, but from Leisy. Gripping the device, she jabbed at the keys. [i]"Hey, Leisy! There's been a report, just now! More Pokemon kidnappings, in Zephyr Strip this time. I'll let Ella know, then we'll be heading over there right away."[/i] Once she'd sent the text, she began typing another one, but didn't have to finish. The pink-haired girl bounded in, with a battered yet proud-looking Pokemon at her side... in a drastically changed form. [hider=Florence] [b]TP:[/b] +5 (53) [b]Pokemon Party:[/b] [list] [*]Budew (Bonica), female, lv10 (+3) [*]Happiny (Panacea), female, lv8 (+3) [*]Cutiefly (Chay), male, hatched, lv8 (+6) [*]Cacnea (Tiergan), male, lv14 (+3) [*]Exeggcute (Lontar), male, lv4 (+3)[/list] [b]Pokemon Reserves:[/b] [list][*]Chikorita (Vernie), female, lv5 [b](Missing)[/b][/list] [b]Inventory:[/b] [list][*]Rare Candy x2[/list] [b]Rank:[/b] Skilled [b]Organisation:[/b] Aether Foundation[/hider] [hr] [color=hotpink][h2][center]♥ Ellanor "Ella" Beaufort ♥[/center][/h2][/color] [color=hotpink][h3][center]Location: Feyhollow Town[/center][/h3][/color] [@Dusksong] [hider=Ella's theme][youtube]https://youtu.be/MZIprlCgO4I[/youtube][/hider] [color=hotpink]"Wow, Brighteye! You look great! Those wisps are so pretty!"[/color] Ella gushed as she admired the Ghost type's new form. She still held her Pokedex, waiting for Leisy's response to the good news she'd just answered her message with. [color=hotpink]"Just try to go easier next time you train, ok? I know you want to get stronger, but I think you gave those Starlys a bit of a fright."[/color] Brighteye strode by her side, now standing almost as tall as she did, shaking feathers from her grey, bandaged body. At the sound of her friend calling her over, Ella rushed to Florence's side. [color=hotpink]"Hey! What is it?"[/color] Ella listened as the frantic girl filled her in on what she'd just found out. Zephyr Strip... She'd never been there, but the place seemed to be surrounded with mystery, with its reported hauntings and its uninhabited areas. Would looking into its secrets lead to Florence's missing friend? [color=hotpink]"I'll just get Brighteye healed up, then I'll come right along!"[/color] Ella inwardly hoped she wouldn't get in the way. She'd helped somewhat in the battle against Azerus and the mechanic, but it had been far from easy. [color=hotpink]"Does Leisy know? You got that text from her, right?"[/color] A nod from Florence meant it most likely wouldn't be long until the three friends teamed up again to resume their search. ... Although the sun still shone bright, the temperature had started to drop by the time Feyhollow train station came into view. [color=hotpink]"We found one set of Pokemon,"[/color] Ella said, heading inside to the ticket machines with Florence trailing by her side, [color=hotpink]"so we'll be able to find another."[/color] It had only been because of Vivian, though, she thought gloomily as she purchased her ticket - and Vivian had understandably decided to take a break from travelling. Still, Ella had to try and keep Florence's spirits up as much as possible. [hider=Ella] [b]TP:[/b] +5 (86) [b]Pokemon Party:[/b] [list][*]Trubbish (Treasure), female, lv23 (+3) [*]Dusclops (Brighteye), female, lv39 (+3) (+1, wild battle) [*]Inkay (Jumbles), male, lv15 (+3) [*]Stunky (Allsort), male, lv14 (+3) [*]Pumpkaboo (Lucette), female, lv12 (+3) [*]Nidoran (Pincushion), male, lv7 (+3)[/list] [b]Pokemon Reserves:[/b] [list][*]Ekans (Smiley), male, lv8 [*]Weedle (Taffy), female, hatched, lv1[/list] [b]Inventory:[/b] [list][*]Black Sludge x1 [*]Pokeball x1 [*]Great Ball x1[/list] [b]Rank:[/b] Skilled [b]Organisation:[/b] None[/hider] [hr] [hider=CP]+1 (52)[/hider]