[h3]Would the heroes hear the pleas for help?[/h3][sub]Time: 5:30 PM[/sub]

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Netty and Zaria would be interrupted by the sound of sobbing and knocking coming from outside their door. If they went to go check it out and see who was crying…

A boy who was in some simple loungewear was crying in the hallway outside their door. [color=lightgray]“He’s lost! I can’t find him...”[/color] Turning to see Netty and Zaria, he sniffed and wiped his tears away hurriedly. [color=lightgray]“Sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb you guys. It’s just that I lost my Sobble, Socho. I… I came here because I heard the some of the top 4 transfer students from class 2A were here…”[/color] He blew his nose on a handkerchief. 

[color=lightgray]“We were walking around the dorms… Something startled him and now he’s gone! Socho just got so scared and you know what happens when Sobble get scared, right? They can go see through just like water. And I can’t find him! Please, you guys have to help me.”[/color] He turned to Zaria. [color=lightgray]“You’re a ranger, aren’t you? You help with stuff like this, right? Please, I need to find my Socho…”[/color] He sniffed again and wiped his nose on his shirt. 

If they chose to go along with him, they’d be led to a winding, dimly lit corridor. There were all sorts of hallways, annexes, stairwells, and alcoves scattered about the grand castle that was PMA. In this corridor, there were also a few study and sitting rooms about. Perhaps Sobble was somewhere around here? They’d need to look for him. Also, what had startled him in the first place?

[color=lightgray]"I'm not sure, it was some kind of loud noise or something..."[/color] The boy sniffed. [color=lightgray]"My name's Bennett by the way... Thank you for helping me..."[/color]

[@jujube][@LuckyBlackCat]

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Tim and Asa’s terse dinner conversation was interrupted by a soft thump at their balcony window. Whatever could it be? Well, if they decided to check it out…

They’d come across a small, young, very feeble Pidove. The poor thing had what looked like were scrapes and cuts all over their small, feathery body. Their right wing stuck out at an angle as well. Things didn’t look good, that was for sure. The little Pidove cooed and coughed. They had been attacked by a wild Pokemon most likely, and had probably just gotten away. Their condition looked critical... What were Tim and Asa going to do?

[@Crimson Flame][@zeroSH]

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Minccino darted towards the ball and swiftly caught the berry juice covered device with their mouth. Unfortunately, the ball was not triggered, and the Mincinno was able to grab the device and scurry away back into the bushes… If Troy pulled Shuckle out to do an Infestation during this though, the attack would hit. 

The Minccino scurried back into the bushes, cautious and wary. The Infestation pulled and scratched at their fur, but the Pokemon was not too worried. The attack didn’t hurt too much, although it was an annoyance. They lay flat and close to the ground, ears perked and fur bristling. The Minccino’s plan was to lay low and away from Troy, fully aware of what was going on now. 

The Infestation attack would whittle some health away, but once it stopped, the two opponents would be back to square one. The Minccino would avoid and use the cover of the bushes while keeping a watchful eye on its den while Troy would have to lure it out again. However, Jamie had just realized something watching all of this. He thought back to when the Minccino jumped out where someone had littered earlier… 

[color=lightgray]“Troy!”[/color] Jamie shouted. [color=lightgray]“I think I know a way to get the Minccino out!”[/color] He rubbed his glasses and muttered under his breath, [color=lightgray]“I hope the beautification club doesn’t find out about this…”[/color] Then he ran to the open grass and did the unthinkable: he tipped over the trashcan and garbage spilled out. [color=lightgray]“Ohhh, please forgive me Beautification Board! I swear I’m doing this for good! I promise I'll clean this up afterwards! Waaah!”[/color] He ran away, keeping his distance from the park clearing, which was just as good because the Minccino instantly leaped out of the bushes, crying with dismay. 

How dare these humans make a mess of their den?! The den that they worked so hard to keep spotless and clean. The information Troy had read earlier suddenly made a bit more sense. Of course, Minccino were not aggressive or territorial usually, until someone threatened the cleanliness of their den. The Pokemon was out in the open now, distracted by all the filth and rubbish about, trying to clean up. Actually, the poor thing looked quite distressed... So now what? Would Troy attack? Or try to help the Minccino out?

[@Ryik]