Joshua Tamashii

Pokémon: Start

@Gardevoiran Hey, another character with a condition. Nice to meet ya by the way.

Pokémon: Start

@PlatinumSkink@Eklispe

"I didn't know it was a major gym. I didn't know how the gyms system worked so they had to explain it to me." Amelia said, her face growing a bit red as she was embarrassed by her mistake.

Joshua didn't reply to this right away as their waiter returned with their drinks and asked what they would be having for their entrees. Joshua ordered himself a burger while Amelia went with a fish and chips deal. After Dawkin had ordered his food, both turned their attention back to him.
"Waiting until you have six pokemon seems like a solid idea. But sometimes, the more you delay, the more hesitant you'll be to attempt what you originally set out to do." Joshua advised. "Your current team aint bad. I'm sure if you ask around you'll find information on the various minor gyms around the regions and find one that suits your team and that you have decent odds against. Oitherwise, I would stick to your plan for the time being.

Now, if I recall, you two are heading into the desert tomorrow, are you not?"

Amelia nodded while sipping her tea and, after getting Dawkin's likely confirmation since he planned on catching a Cacnea, Joshua would proceed.
"I'm not letting you two go into that alone. Deserts are extremely dangerous places, both because of their harsh environments and the pokemon that have adapted to living in them. It seems calm now but you never know when a sandstorm might occur and you could get easily lost out there and if you do, the worse can happen. And Arceus help you if happen upon a Trapinch you aren't able to handle. So, whether you like it or not, I'm coming along, if only to make sure you both make it back safely." He said.

Pokémon: Start

@Joshua Tamashii Iz you dead like me? :<

@Eklispe

I'm at a lawers office watching papers get signed, you tell me

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@Ever can I have Amelia talk with Headmaster Hadrianus?

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I wasn't sure what to have Amelia do after she left the library.

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Wow, I love how this dies and randomly comes back lol.

@Ever

It's a vampire!

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That's always worth a shot.

Pokémon: Start

@PlatinumSkink@Eklispe

"Challenged any of the gyms here? Nope, not a single one." Joshua said, reaching into his bag and pulling out a box, which he set on the table and turned to face Dawkin. He then opened it up and pulled the lid straight up, causing four slim selves to appear. All four of these shelves were eight gym badges from the Johto, Hoenn, Unova, and Kalos regions. "I'm kind bored of doing gym battles. The last ones, which is the top shelf here, the Kalos badges, where just too easy that I was rather... disappointed. So, I figure it might be the same here and thus have no interest. If I'm going to battle, I need to have a reason to do so. To protect someone, help someone, or stop people like that woman back there. I'm not going to have my pokemon get injured over shiny trinkets anymore. I think I've proven my salt.

What about you two? Have you challenged any gyms?"

"I went to challenge one but the leader was too strong for me. We didn't battle but they were quick to point out it was a Major Gym and what I saw while I was in line told me that it would be a fruitless endeavor." Amelia said.

"Ah, the princess finally speaks up again." Joshua said with a laugh, once again causing Amelia's cheeks to turn red.

Pokémon: Start

@PlatinumSkink@Eklispe

Joshua kept silent as Dawkin voiced his confidence that Amelia could get over whatever obstacle might hold her back. Short of a blessing from Arceus or Xerneas, he wasn't sure that would ever happen. Keeping such throughts to himself though, he evaluated the pokemon Dawkin had caught, thinking about what he knew of each of them.

"Well, your starter is definitely a powerful one. In it's current form, it's physical defense and it's physical attack are about equal and it's best attributes. And in terms of typings, you only need to look out for Fighting, Ground, and Water Type moves. Thanks to this guys Steel typing, you'll never have to worry about poison." He said before looking at Dawkin. "In terms of evolutions though, you got a long road until this little guy evolves. That being said, he does have a third form and Aagron is a fearsome beast. That main things that are it's downfall are it's slow speed and it's weaknesses, since it's Special Defense is... well, rather bad and even with it's physical defenses, Fighting Types will hurt a lot."

He then turned his attention to Wooper.
"As for this guy, his only weakness is Grass, so most match-ups you'll be fine, though some pokemon can learn Grass-Type moves without being Grass-Types. This little fella does evolve but there are stronger pokemon out there. That being said, this guy will definitely serve you well down the road so long as you use him smartly. He won't learn a lot of offensive moves on his own so you should keep an eye out for TMs that you can use on him. It can learn a high number of offensive moves of various types with those things.."

Looking at Pichu, he smiled.
"Hard to find is a rather loose thing to catch pokemon off of. What's rare in one region might be fairly common in another. Anyway, this is a Baby pokemon, so if you're hoping it'll be powerful, you got another thing coming. If you want to evolve it, you need to become very close to the little guy. Then you need a Thunder Stone the evolve it to it's finally form. Overall, an average pokemon, but since it's only weak to Ground-Types, not a bad one to have for a while at least."

Finally, he turned to Tyrunt and gave a slight 'hm' before speaking.
"Now, this one, will be one of your more powerful pokemon. It's a Dragon Type but it's also a Rock Type. Unlike your Aron, whose Steel Typing helps it resist more types, Dragon does not. You need to watch out for Fighting, Steel, Ice, Ground, Dragon, and Fairy Type moves, most of which are favored by more experienced trainers. That being said, it's a physically offensive powerhouse and not one that should be underestimated."

His evaluation of each individual done, Joshua leaned back in his seat as their drinks arrived. He took a sip of his water, thinking.
"You're team is more well rounded then most at your level. You got a variety of types and several difference match-ups that are to your advantage or disadvantage. Long term, some of your pokemon are more useful, but if you can utilize them properly, you'll be able to use all of them throughout your journey."

Pokémon: Start

@PlatinumSkink@Eklispe

Amelia's cheeks turned bright red at Dawkin's compliments and she quickly lowered her gaze to the ground while mumbling her thanks. Her pokemon seemed to sense her slight discomfort and moved over to her, Shuppet getting under her chin while Driffloon helped Litwick get on his usual perch on top of her head. Phantump and Pumpkaboo took up positions over either of her shoulder's and nuzzled her, causing the young girl to laugh and smile again.

Joshua watched this with a smile on his face but a look of concern in his eyes.
"While she is indeed a good student and her potential is high, there are, sadly, somethings she possesses that might get in the way and that she might not be able to overcome." He said to the young man solemnly while Amelia was distracted by her partners. Joshua in turn was distracted when their server arrived. He ordered a simple glass of water while Amelia ordered a cup of hot tea. After they were given their menus and their server left, he turned back to Dawkin. "Mind if I see you're pokemon Dawkin? I'm frankly curious as to what you've caught so far."