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To those I RP with, I haven't dropped off of the face of the earth, just had a mental health crash but am recovering. Now to catch up on posting.
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To those I RP with, I haven't dropped off of the face of the earth, just had a mental health crash but am recovering. Now to catch up on posting.
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The worst thing about mental illness is you have to look after yourself a disgusting amount. I know it's the only way to actually be in a fit state to look out for others, but it still feels wrong.
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Emeth: Then I'll be that friend who's the opposite kind of annoying, whispering "Do it, you know you want to..."
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3 yrs ago
Judging by the Internet's definitions of introversion and extraversion, you'd think everyone's either an extreme hermit or a party animal with no in between.
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Krystal: All part and parcel of the job.
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A frazzled British thirtysomething cat mum with something of a tea addiction.
I like a wide range of RP genres, but have two absolute favourites: Pokemon and magical girls. (If someone manages to combine the two, I'll be VERY happy!) I post fairly regularly, but sometimes shit mental health days crop up - if that causes any delays, I'll try to resume posting ASAP.
@ToadRopes Yeesh, sorry to hear that. Take your time.
@Dusksong So, seeing as Pokemon evolve like they do in the games, are evo stones and other evolution inducing items now necessary (once the Pokemon's at the appropriate level, of course)? I was thinking of replacing the evolution shard in Feyhollow mart with a Moon Stone.
@Dusksong You post in New World more often than this so it's completely understandable, and the number of times I've had to go back and edit posts for all sorts of reasons...
Sending out two of her Pokemon who could comfortably be in the same room, Ella fed berries to Brighteye and the recently-caught Pumpkaboo. Both lit up with satisfied glows.
"I'll let you play as soon as I get the chance!" Ella told them, looking from the Duskull to the Pumpkaboo. "Lucette! You're ok with that, right? Lucy for short. I'll spend more time with you once I can." As much as she wanted to bond with the Pumpkaboo, it probably wouldn't be a good idea to have a ghost around easily-panicked Cutieflies.
Returning both Ghost types, she was just feeding Treasure the last few berries - as well as the empty paper bag - when the nurse called her over. Jumping up, she rushed to the counter to retrieve the Pokeball. The Trubbish, staring up in concern at her trainer, waddled after her, a piece of shredded paper still in her hand.
Ella pressed the button, and a relieved grin spread over her face as the fully-healed Chikorita appeared before her. "Vernie! I'm sorry I let you get hurt! You're alright now, aren't you?" she babbled. The Chikorita waved her leaf around, wafting a soothing scent towards Ella. Although the trainer felt some of the tension melt away, she couldn't help thinking this Pokemon shouldn't have to comfort her. It should be the other way round.
Treasure stood back from the unfamiliar Pokemon, but once she saw her help Ella relax, she slowly approached. Vernie bounded towards her with a cheery squeal, causing her to back away. The Grass-type slowed her pace, letting out a much softer "Chiko?"
"Uhh... Please be careful, Vernie!" Ella said, nerves tightening again. "Treasure's a little shy." The trash bag Pokemon, though, after staying still and silent for a moment, took a step forward and responded with a quiet "Trub-Trubbish". Watching Treasure calm down allowed Ella to do the same.
"It might be best for both of you to be in your Pokeballs around an agitated Cutiefly," she said. "I don't think he's going to attack any more, but just in case..." She returned both of them - enough Pokemon had been hurt that day - thanked the nurse, and set off.
Squinting through the light of the park lamps, she quickly spotted the greenhouse. Hurrying over and peering inside, she recognised the couple from earlier, standing next to Florence, bent over the little Cutiefly.
"Florence!" Ella kept her voice low as she approached the Grass-type trainer, so as not to stress the Cutiefly further. "Is he ok? Your Chikorita's healed up now." Handing over the Pokeball, she kept her anxious gaze on the bug.
Just as Florence was wondering how much longer she could keep the Cutiefly restrained, Leisy reappeared at the doorway, the old couple behind her.
"He's here... sorry, I-I scared him even more, I didn't know what else to do..." she explained as the trainers approached the Pokemon. As soon as he saw them, the Cutiefly stopped struggling and gave a relieved squeak. He tried to skitter back as Ella re-entered the conservatory, but the old woman whispered something to him, calming him.
"Thanks," Florence said, taking back the Pokeball. "And this Cutiefly will be alright..." She turned back to the Bug-type. "Please, have this." She reached into her bag, pulling out a Cheri berry. The Cutiefly pierced the skin of the tiny red fruit with his mouthparts and drank the juice. His mobility restored by the spicy liquid, he took to the air. Florence drew back, but the bug simply landed on the old woman's shoulder.
With a sigh of relief, Florence let out Vernie, checking her over. It hadn't taken long for her to be healed - she must have used Synthesis. Still, worrying about her Pokemon was something Florence couldn't help doing. Bonica turned her attention from the Cutiefly to the Chikorita, letting out a delighted cry when she saw her new friend was ok.
As the couple thanked the group, Florence stayed back, head slightly bowed, hands clasped in front of her. She managed the faintest hint of a smile, but could barely look the shopkeepers in the eye. Yes, this Cutiefly would be alright physically, but that didn't change the fact that he'd had two traumatic experiences in a row.
TP: +1 +3 (36) Pokemon:
Chikorita (Vernie), female, lv4
Budew (Bonica), female, lv4 (+3)
Inventory: Rank: Beginner Organisation: Aether Foundation
With Iliana healed and a new Pokeball at his belt, Jason set off to resume his search for information on the local legends.
First things first, though. Sitting on a bench, he let out the newly-caught Pokemon. The little black fox peered up at him, then sniffed at Iliana. He jumped up, nipping at the red-brown Pokemon. "Ehh, try to go easy there!" Jason called, clutching the Pokeball, ready to return him if he played too rough, but Iliana gave a cheerful yip and pounced back at him. The trainer gave a soft laugh as he watched both of them play.
"Well, Velius," he said, "I see you've made a new friend."
After scratching the bellies of the two foxes, Jason stood up, heading off into the streets with Iliana and Velius scampering beside him. Making his way up a creaking wooden ramp, he came to an open-air market stall.
A middle-aged man at the till looked up, a wide smile crinkling his bearded face. "Welcome! What would yer be lookin' for? We've got all kindsa items to pep up yer Pokemon's moves, as well as a trainer's basics, Pokeballs, Great Balls and Repels."
Before Jason could say anything, a red-haired woman beamed at the two foxes. "Well aren't they just little dearies there? Ya know what'd make yer Zorua look even more charmin'?" She gestured towards a pair of dark glasses on a shelf. "A pair a' these Black Glasses! They'll also crank up the strength a' Dark-type moves."
After thinking it over, Jason took out his Pokedex. "I'm spoiling you, aren't I?" he said with a chuckle to Velius, giving him the type-boosting item. The fox gave a proud yip, his wagging tail indicating that the purchase had been worthwhile.
Once he'd also bought another Pokeball, Jason took on a much more serious look. "I was just wondering, would you be able to tell me anything about Lunala? I'm looking into the legends here."
The shopkeeper's expression became equally solemn. "Ah. Some outta-the-ordinary stuff's been going on with the legends round 'ere," he explained. "Just warnin' ya, Darkrai's been causin' some trouble. It's all sorted now, but I'd still watch out if I was you. As for Lunala, Darkrai seems ta have been in her way, but hopefully he's not causin' her any more issues. The stories say she's most active aroun' nights a' the full moon."
"Thanks. And yeah, I heard about the whole Darkrai fiasco," Jason replied. "Do you know where Lunala can be found?"
"Well, when she's not appearin' in dreams," the shopkeeper said, "there are rumours a' sightin's round the caves. But like I said, be careful."
Nodding, Jason turned to Iliana and Velius. "You two ready for some exploring?" he asked. "Come on, it's gonna be a busy day."
It did, indeed, turn out to be a busy day, but a far less fruitful one than Jason had hoped, mostly consisting of more asking around and traipsing across the beach. Now, the dull orange-pink of the sky stained the water, and the sea breeze took on a chill.
To think the mission had almost sounded simple, Jason thought as he wandered by the caverns, which grew darker as the sun sank further below the horizon. Only one objective. Yet these elusive Pokemon weren't called legendaries for nothing.
TP: +1 +1 +3 -25 (24) Pokemon:
Vulpix (Iliana), female, lv19
Snorunt (Eira), female, lv19
Doublade (Agne), male, lv35
Golett (Amyntas), lv26
Espurr (Tibert), male, lv14
Fraxure (Fraener), male, lv38
Zorua (Velius), male, Black Glasses, lv4 (+3)
Inventory:
Pokeball x1
Rank: Skilled Organisation: Legendwatch (founder and leader)
@Dusksong Just a reminder that it's the start of Day 4 now, not the end of Day 3 - and you called Sophia "Ella". Which is understandable as they have their similarities in terms of thinking they're never good enough. You also got the Zubat encounter in New World and the Hoothoot encounter in this mixed up.
Other than that though, nice post, and good to see you back.
Ella nodded, and rushed to the Pokemon centre. As she handed over the Pokeball, hastily explaining that the Chikorita had been hit with a Bug-type move, the nurse looked up in shock, asking if Florence was alright.
They know each other, Ella reminded herself, thinking back to yesterday. It made sense, considering what Florence had said about training as a nurse. "Yeah... She's fine. She's just looking after a Pokemon right now." The uncertainty was clear in her voice.
Slumping into one of the chairs as the nurse set to work, Ella let out her own Pokemon one by one while she waited, feeding them berries. "Sorry all this isn't quite what you were expecting," she muttered. Her excitement several days ago at finally becoming a trainer already seemed like a distant memory. She'd never imagined the adventure would be anything like this.
"It's alright, little guy, you'll be back home soon," Florence whispered, but the Cutiefly kept struggling, legs and wings twitching about. "Your trainers will be here in no time."
At a sudden flutter of the bug's wings, Florence gasped. Green, floral-scented powder billowed around the Cutiefly, creating a soft glow around his body. He hadn't been trying to fly. He'd been trying to use...
"Aromatherapy? You know Aromatherapy?" The realisation sent a cold jolt through her. "Quick, Bonica! Stun Spore!"
The energy sphere the bug had readied fizzled out as the burst of spores hit him, causing him to twitch and spasm sickeningly again. "Please, try to relax, it won't be long until they're here." Florence couldn't keep the trembling out of her voice. The buzz sounded like a cry of terror as the bug shook off the paralysis long enough to sent up another cloud. The moment he did, Bonica hit back with another Stun Spore.
"I'm so sorry... if there was anything else I could do, I would..." Florence dug her fingernails into her palms. This didn't feel like helping. This felt like torturing the poor little Cutiefly. If she didn't subdue him, though, he'd hurt himself and others. If only she had a Pokemon with Sleep Powder or Grass Whistle... She stared desperately around.
"Somebody, please help!" she called. "Can anyone's Pokemon cause sleep, or calming effects?" The conservatory had emptied out considerably, and the few people still around didn't seem to have heard her. She flicked a glance towards the door. The trainers had to turn up soon...
TP: +1 (32) Pokemon:
Chikorita (Vernie), female, lv4
Budew (Bonica), female, lv1
Inventory: Rank: Beginner Organisation: Aether Foundation
A frazzled British thirtysomething cat mum with something of a tea addiction.
I like a wide range of RP genres, but have two absolute favourites: Pokemon and magical girls. (If someone manages to combine the two, I'll be VERY happy!) I post fairly regularly, but sometimes shit mental health days crop up - if that causes any delays, I'll try to resume posting ASAP.
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">A frazzled British thirtysomething cat mum with something of a tea addiction. <br><br>I like a wide range of RP genres, but have two absolute favourites: Pokemon and magical girls. (If someone manages to combine the two, I'll be VERY happy!) I post fairly regularly, but sometimes shit mental health days crop up - if that causes any delays, I'll try to resume posting ASAP.</div>
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