[color=0072bc][center][h1]Ty Westgrove[/h1][/center][/color]

[color=0072bc][center][h3]- Mesalon Pokecenter -[/h3][/center][/color]

[@LuckyBlackCat] [@fer1323]

Medic blinked in surprise, then broke out into a beaming smile. The Igglybuff turned to look at her trainer with the biggest puppy-dog eyes she could muster.

[color=0072bc]"Of course,"[/color] Ty responded, his tone toward the plushy Pokémon softening a little. [color=0072bc]"You don't need my permission to sing. Unless you're trying to put someone to sleep with it."[/color] The man felt confused but pleased that the grouchy woman seemed to be warming up to his Pokémon.

Medic let out a happy squeal and turned back toward her recent patient. Sure, Medic was still a child, and she hadn't yet learned how to consistently differentiate between sleepy songs and regular songs... but that wasn't on the forefront of her mind. The Igglybuff was born to heal, but she [i]lived[/i] to sing.

The pink Pokémon began a soft soprano tune. She seemed a little nervous at first, so she closed her eyes and imagined she was the only living thing in the room. Once she gained confidence, Medic tried to put a bit of a jazzy spin on her song. After a few seconds of that, she blushed slightly and returned to her original waltz-like tune.

Ty leaned back and listened to his fairy Pokémon for a minute. He wasn't really a classical music fan... even a human singing like that might put him to sleep in ten minutes. But Medic loved it, and she deserved her time in the spotlight every once in a while.

The punk turned his attention to Oscar as he spoke, secretly appreciative of something else to focus on. He stood up and moved closer, so as not to rudely talk over Medic's singing. And [i]totally[/i] not because the movement would help him stay awake. Ty pondered how to answer Oscar's first question, but his excitement bubbled over too much to play it cool.

[color=0072bc]"I'm training Pokémon to be in movies!"[/color] Ty announced, swaggering as if he were already a celebrity. [color=0072bc]"Fire types are great for killer action moves. Even off-screen, they're good for special effects. I don't need a Growlithe in particular, but it's on my list of good choices. If I could have any, I think it'd--woah."[/color]

Ty interrupted himself as Oscar showed off his badge. He had met a few people with gym badges before, and every time it felt like he was standing next to a legendary warrior.

[color=0072bc]"Sick, man!"[/color] Ty told Oscar. [color=0072bc]"How'd you do it? Got any tips? I'm trying to get my first badge, myself. Gym leaders are great at combining power and showmanship, and I wanna check out their techniques firsthand. But I know that, if I want any chance to win, I gotta go in there with a type advantage."[/color]

The blond glanced back to the Pokémon Center's reception counter, past which his Pokémon were healing. He gave a slight tired frown as he turned back to Oscar.

[color=0072bc]"That's why I wanna battle anyone I can find,"[/color] Ty explained. [color=0072bc]"According to the PokeDex, Hunk's supposed to learn a real fighting-type move next. But he's having a hard time with all the wild flying-types around here. Like, have you ever tried punching a bird?"[/color]

Ty felt less eager to answer Oscar's next question, about Medic. He considered his answer for a few seconds and then shrugged casually.

[color=0072bc]"Yeah, she does look a little out of place, doesn't she?"[/color] Ty responded in a bored tone. [color=0072bc]"Well, my parents bought her for me as my first Pokémon. They'd kill me if I traded her or something."[/color]

The leather-clad man took a second to glance toward his Igglybuff. The pink Pokémon was just finishing up her song with a drawn-out cadence.

[color=0072bc]"Medic doesn't like battling,"[/color] Ty continued. [color=0072bc]"But her Heal Pulse is helpful off the field. She's worth keeping around for that."[/color]