[right][b][h3][color=ed1c24][i]Cyril Desrosiers[/i][/color][/h3][/b][/right][hr][hider=Important Information][quote][u][b]Location			[/b][/u]
Southern Silent Forest

[u][b]Interacting With	[/b][/u]
Aster, Cation, Mimi, Velvet, Chloe, Virtue Grunts([@PlatinumSkink])

[u][b]Current Team	[/b][/u]
Aster - Budew - Lvl 9 - [color=39b54a]Happy Little Fwees[/color]
Mimi - Happiny - Lvl 8 - [color=39b54a]In My Restless Pi's[/color]
Velvet - Buneary - Lvl 8 - [color=39b54a]Sassy lil' Princess[/color]
Cation - Shinx - Lvl 8 - [color=39b54a]Ignorance is Bliss[/color]

[u][b]Inventory		[/b][/u]
900 P

x1 Everstone
x2 Potion
x6 Pokéballs
x1 Pokédex
x2 Escape Rope
x20 Regular Stones
x1 Repel
x1 Antidote
x1 Paralyze Heal
x1 Extra Large Bento Box (Empty)
x1 Extra Large Bento Box (Filled)(Two flavor items for Cyril and the Team; doesn't really impact much)
x1 Balm Mushroom
x1 Net Ball
x1 Super Potion
x1 Luminous Moss[/quote][/hider][hr]
The moment they ignored further questions was extremely exasperating as Cyril tilted his head and rolled his eyes in the most dramatic way possible before facepalming. Well, he tried, and, uh, that was it. Time for the alternative solution. Taking a couple of steps backward, the young researcher placed a hand against his hip, his shoulders drooping a bit.

[color=ed1c24]"Tch, guess I was wrong to assume you two were reasonable,"[/color] Cyril merely shook his head and clicked the roof of his mouth, glaring at the duo as they began to encroach on him and Chloe. At this point, he seemed more disappointed rather than angry, though his raw determination seemed to bleed into most of his partners, aside from Cation who was ready to just pounce and play.

Mimi merely peeked behind Cyril's leg and blew a nervous raspberry whilst Aster and Velvet let out the most ferocious battle cry two cute Pokémon could, [color=8dc73f]"Budeeee[/color][color=tan] bun bunny!"[/color] Looking over, Cyril merely shined a confident smile at Chloe.

[color=ed1c24]"Lets knock some sense into these two then, future champion, we got this,"[/color] his smile became more wry, with the tone of his voice shifting into a much more pleasant, silvery tone as he teased the girl before snapping his fingers. Now that he thought about it, this opportunity was way too perfect!

[color=ed1c24]"Another thing to note, this opportunity is perfect for learning double battles, as well as working alongside another person,"[/color] he smirked as he glared at these two grunts, tilting his head with a devilish smile as he pointed at their opponents and snapped his fingers.

[center][color=ed1c24]"In any case, it's showtime! Follow my lead!"[/color][/center]

With that sharp yet light proclamation, he exuded a bold aura as he asserted himself as he stood up straight, retaining his heads resting position as he scritched Velvet's ears and gave her a look. She looked raring to kick some butt as she hopped down from his shoulder and strut unto the battlefield, pointing an ear defiantly at her opponents, [color=tan]"Bun bun."[/color]

From what he could discern, Velvet was the best option for handling the start of this skirmish under these circumstances. If the sunlight was just a bit harsher, Aster could easily be chosen instead. Regardless, as soon as Cyril heard that attack, he instantly formulated a plan, [color=ed1c24]"Alright, Buneary, pick up and toss Growlithe directly at the Gastly, make sure he keeps using Bite,"[/color] Cyril exclaimed with a jovial, giggly grin as he pointed at the purple gas before lightly nudging Chloe's side with an elbow.

[color=ed1c24]"I'm gonna stick with pseudonyms for now; don't want these two to put us on a list cuz' of their stupidity,"[/color] he murmured to her before returning his gaze to the battlefield. He could already see Velvet picking up the Growlithe with her ears before getting a running start and launching him directly at the Gastly before tripping and falling onto her stomach due to how much she put into that throw.

Due to getting her move off faster, this hopefully makes the Gastly flinch, whether it be from the Bite, or that the fact a Growlithe had just been tossed in its direction. While that is the best case scenario, should it fail and the Growlithe gets put to sleep before he gets his bite off, Gastly is still taking a hit from the Growlithe regardless.

Following that, there are two scenarios that can play out: the Mareep uses Thunder Wave on either Buneary or Growlithe, well, if the tactic to intimidate and make the Gastly flinch is successful. Depending on whoever is hit will cause the ensuring strategy to change in the process.

[hider=Scenario A: Buneary is Paralyzed]Rubbing his chin, Cyril will glance over with a smirk before shouting something to Buneary, detailing that she's going to be a lot slower. Despite that, his next command is simple: insult and taunt the Gastly. Use every rude and vulgar thing she can think of and tell that straight to the Gastly in hopes of distracting him long enough for Growlithe to hit him with a Bite.

Rising up, wincing possibly from the electricity coursing around her and struggling to move, Buneary would weakly point an ear with an angered smirk on her face. [color=tan]"Bun,"[/color] Buneary growled, pointing directly at the Gastly as she addressed him. [color=tan]"Bun bun. Buneary! Bunny bun bun bun bun. Bun? Bun Buuuuuneary! Neary bun! Buneary, buneary, buneary!"[/color] Honestly, it was probably assumed that she insulted the Gastly's species here, talking about weak tricks because its pathetic in battle or something. Along with that, probably some scathing things stated about his trainer.

Hopefully this ruse would last long enough for Growlithe to get off the Bite.[/hider]
[hider=Scenario B: Growlithe is Paralyzed]Cyril would begin run his hands through his hair before clicking the roof of his tongue, a bit disappointed at this scenario. Welp, there's noting wrong with the boring yet practical moves. [color=ed1c24]"Alright then, Buneary, run directly at the Gastly! Dodge and distract him!"[/color]

With that command, Velvet hopped up and began swiftly making her way closer to the three Pokémon, swapping between bouncing a couple of feet forward to making a mad dash to close the distance between them as quickly as possible. Following that, she would bend her knees and hop up, making some punching gestures at the Gastly before dropping down and blowing a raspberry at it before running around and hopefully avoiding his attacks.

Whether or not the evasion worked didn't matter and she took a hit, so long as Growlithe managed to Bite Gastly again and possibly knock it out.[/hider]

Assuming nothing weird happens, such as Growlithe or Velvet being knocked out or the status effect keeping the former from attacking, Cyril will give Chloe a light nudge on the shoulder and beam at her widely, [color=ed1c24]"Hopefully these guys aren't making you sweat, the future champ shouldn't be against easy trainers like this."[/color]

After a wink and giggle, he returned his gaze to the battle, taking note of the Gastly's replacement, Spheal as he rolls around around, ready to make his move. Pausing, he once again nudges her again, [color=ed1c24]"Hey, hey, you wanna give coming up with a plan a shot? I think this might be the perfect opportunity for you, how about it?"[/color]

[hider=Yes (Post Ends Here)][color=ed1c24]"Alright, I'll follow your lead then! However, I recommend we focus on Spheal first,"[/color] he excitedly states, making a fist pump with one hand whilst pointing the other at the blue, rotund Pokémon. [color=ed1c24]"So, what's the strategy here?"[/color][/hider]
[hider=No (Post Continues)][color=ed1c24]"Alright then! Guess it's time for another lesson then,"[/color] he heartily laughs as he rubs his chin and snaps that finger, pointing directly at that rotund Pokémon. [color=ed1c24]"We [i]could[/i] turn their own strengths against them, but hmmmmmm... naaaaaah, I've got a better lesson in store!"[/color][/hider]

If she says no, well, Cyril will go on to point at Chloe's Growlithe, [color=ed1c24]"While most people just simply have their Pokémon use a move and that's that, they don't think of other applications for it."[/color] Placing both his hands behind his back, the researcher will then lean forward, nudging his head at the Spheal. [color=ed1c24]"Have Growlithe latch onto Spheal with Bite and make sure he doesn't let go. Immobilize the slower Pokémon! Buneary, return, you're up Aster!"[/color]

Quickly swapping out, Cyril brought up her Pokéball as a bright red beam flashed across the battlefield before returning her to his side as Aster clambered up onto Cyril's shoulder. Giving a proud smile to the Budew, Aster returned the smile back at his partner before running across his partner's arm before Cyril thrust it out.

Using a combination the momentum from the thrust, as well as his own jumping as well, Aster hopped onto the battlefield, making a little fearful cry as his little legs wiggled through the air. This wasn't just to make a cool entrance, it was also meant as a way for him to land safely behind Growlithe and the Spheal while Growlithe was biting and holding him down. He would probably take a little bit of damage from tumbling about, but Absorb exists, thankfully.

If Growlithe isn't paralyzed, Cyril will also explain to Chloe to utilize their enemies Pokémon as a shield to block the Mareeps Thunder Waves with Spheals body. If he is paralyzed, Cyril will ask her to use Growlithes body as a shield so Aster isn't affected. Hopefully Budew ended up rolling behind the two before rising up. Following that, Aster will use and spam Absorb on the Spheal whilst Growlithe inhibits their moves and quite possibly Rollout by continuing to grapple them with Bite.

Once the Spheal is knocked out and he notes that one of the grunts is out of usable Pokémon, Cyril will let out a hearty laugh as he returns Velvet to his shoulder, the latter of which is pouting. Should she be paralyzed, she'll try to give him a light punch on the cheek with her ears before the static electricity courses through her, preventing her from doing it. Mimi also seems to have come out of her hiding spot and is fist punching the air as she cheers Aster and Growlithe on, [color=FBD4D5]"Hap, hapi! Hap, hapi!"[/color]

[color=ed1c24]"Looks like the rest of this battle [i]should[/i] be straight forward for now,"[/color] he proclaims, pointing directly at the remaining Mareep on the opposing side. [color=ed1c24]"Lets go all in, there's no need to fear their status effects anymore!"[/color] Swapping strategies to all out offensive, Cyril informs Aster to keep spamming Absorb until the Mareep falls.

If a paralyze gets off, Growlithe will presumably probably take the brunt of it all due to being closer. Following that, Cyril would tell Aster to swap up strategies. Aster would then begin to hide behind Growlithe while the Mareep tries to paralyze him. Growlithe would either Bite and hold him down at this point or the Mareep (and trainer) would get frustrated before just setting off an attacking, resulting in Aster using Absorb on him.

Once the Mareep falls and the grunt swaps to Grimer, Cyrils face would probably start scrunching up as his nose began to wrinkle, [color=ed1c24]"Bleugh! We need to take that Grimer out fast!"[/color] He felt a little bad for how negatively he spoke about the Pokémon, but good lord, the stench it eminated was just [i]terrible[/i]! Why couldn't it of been the Alolan variant?

Despite feeling a bit nauseous, Cyril pressed on, analyzing his next steps to take towards defeating Grimer. Thankfully he already had another strategy prepared, though much to his chagrin, it would be a slow burn. [color=ed1c24]"Missy, swap out Growlithe for Pidgey! Budew, distract Grimer and focus on dodging for now!"[/color] Pointing towards the purple sludge, Aster rushed towards it as quickly as its little legs would take it before it began hopping around and making faces at the Grimer, always jumping to the side to avoid attacks.

Once Pidgey was out on the field, Cyril would explain to Chloe to have the Pidgey to do hit-and-run attacks. Use Tackle to dive bomb in and quickly get out of range as soon as they attacked rinse and repeat this strategy for how long it takes until the Grimer has been knocked out.