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RisingRobinName: Mililani Kekoa
Nickname: Lani
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Hometown: Hau'oli City
Appearance:
Personality: Mililani was once an energetic and adventurous person. Now, that energy manifests as cynicism and a quick temper. She tends to focus on people's negative traits and assume the worst about them, until they prove themselves trustworthy - and in her eyes, it takes a lot to do that. She shows a friendlier side around her Pokemon, who have been her constant companions throughout her travels and the only ones who have stayed true to her.
Strongly disliking fake people, she values honesty, to the point that she can be blunt. She doesn't always live up to this value, however, as she tries to hide her more vulnerable, lonely side from others, insisting she's alright when she isn't.
Her curiosity isn't completely gone, although her desire to explore is tempered with wariness and a tendency to prepare for the worst.
History: Growing up in the beautiful Hau'oli City, Mililani preferred to spend her time outdoors rather than indoors. Her father, who ran a cosy little hotel on the seafront, appeared warm and charming towards the public, but showed his true, controlling side towards the family. To escape this toxic environment, Lani would hang out around the seafront and shops with her two closest friends, Lea and Kale. She'd also befriend the local Pokemon, turning out to take after her mother, a nurse, in personality - if she found a sick or injured Pokemon, she'd help them in any way she could.
Finally, her mother left the guy and moved with Lani to Iki Town. Lani still frequently met up with Lea and Kale, and after completing her schooling, set out with them on a Pokemon training journey. Her disillusioned mother warned her to be cautious, as people weren't always what they seemed.
At first, Mililani didn't think much about this. She was around people she trusted. Over time, though, she noticed Pokemon training had brought out a side to Lea and Kale she hadn't noticed before. It started with their joking mockeries of her starter choice, Popplio. Then, when Kale's Rowlet evolved into Dartrix, his attitude towards its ditziness turned harsh. He'd talk down to anyone who lost to him, including her, and push his Pokemon too hard while trying to be the best. Lea, meanwhile, displayed an elitist side that had come across as confidence in the past, and ditched the other two after befriending a group of other trainers she believed would be more helpful to her during her travels.
Setting off on her own, Mililani decided it was time for a change of direction, joining Aether Foundation. There were three reasons for this. Firstly, it would be a way to help Pokemon. Secondly, she reasoned they'd keep her in check in case being a trainer brought out a less than pleasant side to her. And lastly, it was a reminder that there were genuinely good people in the world, without any ulterior motives...
... Right?
As soon as she found out about their dirty secrets, she quit. Having given up on humanity, she travelled across Alola by herself, still studying and caring for the Pokemon she found, but with no idea where to go or who to turn to. As it turned out, her next destination wouldn't even be her choice. Freak storms swept the land, followed by an earthquake, and the next thing Mililani knew, she'd ended up in a strange, unfamiliar world.
Was it something to do with the wormholes she'd once studied, leading to other dimensions? She doesn't know, but working with the experts to find out is something she's reluctant to do. For all she knows, they could be trying to turn this to their advantage.
Pokemon Team:
Nickname: Lani
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Hometown: Hau'oli City
Appearance:
Personality: Mililani was once an energetic and adventurous person. Now, that energy manifests as cynicism and a quick temper. She tends to focus on people's negative traits and assume the worst about them, until they prove themselves trustworthy - and in her eyes, it takes a lot to do that. She shows a friendlier side around her Pokemon, who have been her constant companions throughout her travels and the only ones who have stayed true to her.
Strongly disliking fake people, she values honesty, to the point that she can be blunt. She doesn't always live up to this value, however, as she tries to hide her more vulnerable, lonely side from others, insisting she's alright when she isn't.
Her curiosity isn't completely gone, although her desire to explore is tempered with wariness and a tendency to prepare for the worst.
History: Growing up in the beautiful Hau'oli City, Mililani preferred to spend her time outdoors rather than indoors. Her father, who ran a cosy little hotel on the seafront, appeared warm and charming towards the public, but showed his true, controlling side towards the family. To escape this toxic environment, Lani would hang out around the seafront and shops with her two closest friends, Lea and Kale. She'd also befriend the local Pokemon, turning out to take after her mother, a nurse, in personality - if she found a sick or injured Pokemon, she'd help them in any way she could.
Finally, her mother left the guy and moved with Lani to Iki Town. Lani still frequently met up with Lea and Kale, and after completing her schooling, set out with them on a Pokemon training journey. Her disillusioned mother warned her to be cautious, as people weren't always what they seemed.
At first, Mililani didn't think much about this. She was around people she trusted. Over time, though, she noticed Pokemon training had brought out a side to Lea and Kale she hadn't noticed before. It started with their joking mockeries of her starter choice, Popplio. Then, when Kale's Rowlet evolved into Dartrix, his attitude towards its ditziness turned harsh. He'd talk down to anyone who lost to him, including her, and push his Pokemon too hard while trying to be the best. Lea, meanwhile, displayed an elitist side that had come across as confidence in the past, and ditched the other two after befriending a group of other trainers she believed would be more helpful to her during her travels.
Setting off on her own, Mililani decided it was time for a change of direction, joining Aether Foundation. There were three reasons for this. Firstly, it would be a way to help Pokemon. Secondly, she reasoned they'd keep her in check in case being a trainer brought out a less than pleasant side to her. And lastly, it was a reminder that there were genuinely good people in the world, without any ulterior motives...
... Right?
As soon as she found out about their dirty secrets, she quit. Having given up on humanity, she travelled across Alola by herself, still studying and caring for the Pokemon she found, but with no idea where to go or who to turn to. As it turned out, her next destination wouldn't even be her choice. Freak storms swept the land, followed by an earthquake, and the next thing Mililani knew, she'd ended up in a strange, unfamiliar world.
Was it something to do with the wormholes she'd once studied, leading to other dimensions? She doesn't know, but working with the experts to find out is something she's reluctant to do. For all she knows, they could be trying to turn this to their advantage.
Pokemon Team:
Knowing she isn't the most popular Pokemon species in the world, Naia started out a little shy, but Mililani helped her build her confidence over time. Quieter and less showy that most in the Popplio line, she comforts distressed Pokemon by softly singing to them. She evolved all the way into Primarina in Alola, but found herself changed back into a Brionne on Earth.
While kind, he's a little mischievous, sneaking treats from his trainer's bag or tying knots in her hair when she's not looking. He has more of a healing role than a combat one, but will fight to assist and defend others.
Found as an abandoned Riolu, she warmed to Mililani and her team, becoming unwaveringly loyal. She has a prideful streak and loves competition, constantly pushing herself to become stronger and refusing to show any sign of weakness.
This peppy Pokemon first approached Mililani while the trainer was in the dumps after an argument with her travelling companions, and put on a pom-pom dance for her. Tiny yet brimming with energy, she spends most of her time in her electric form.
The peacekeeper of the team, Aouli calmly resolves arguments (usually started by Ohanna or Keahi), or at least tries to. While usually gentle, it's a bad idea to make him angry, especially by harming his trainer or teammates.
After Mililani chased a flock of menacing Mandibuzz away from him with her Primarina, the little wild Cubone decided to stay with her. His abundance of natural enemies made him cautious, a trait that remained even after he evolved, although he became much more feisty and began to respond to perceived threats by attacking. Naia, who acts like an adoptive mother to him, often has to calm him down with her songs.
Name: Ryan Harrell
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Hometown: Lyndhurst, England
Appearance:
Personality: Ryan is a serious and practical young man, with plenty of outdoor activity and travelling experience. He prefers to explore rather than stay in one place. He knows a fair amount about survival in the wilderness, but this can make him rather overconfident about his skills, even if somebody else might know better.
Beneath his tough guy exterior is a bit of a dreamer and a lover of many things considered "nerdy" such as video games, because of the adventure aspect. He never truly stopped wondering what it would be like to be a Pokemon trainer, and now is his chance to find out.
History: Born in New Forest with an activities assistant for a father and a wildlife photographer for a mother, Ryan spent much of his childhood in the great outdoors. Whether it was camping, canoeing or observing animals, there was always something to do.
One thing he and his older brother Nathan loved to do as their parents took them for walks in the woods was pretend to be Pokemon trainers. They'd always be rival trainers, of course, competing to see who could catch the most Pokemon or win the most battles. As the boys grew up, Nathan lost his interest in the franchise, but Ryan never did. Worried about what his peers would think, he kept this to himself, secretly playing through all seven generations over time.
He was with his friends at a New Year party when the earthquake and storms hit. Thankfully neither he nor the others were hurt, but that didn't mean things would return to normal. It started with a photo his mother sent him the next day of a bug that looked a great deal like a Ledyba. At first he thought it was a Photoshopped image sent as a prank, but later he got the surprise of his life to see a Skitty chasing a flock of Pidgey down the street. As soon as the government's decision to offer tests to people wishing to become trainers was announced, Ryan signed right up, eager to live his childhood fantasy.
Now that being a master is a valid life goal instead of a mere game objective, he's much more open about his love of Pokemon.
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Hometown: Lyndhurst, England
Appearance:
Personality: Ryan is a serious and practical young man, with plenty of outdoor activity and travelling experience. He prefers to explore rather than stay in one place. He knows a fair amount about survival in the wilderness, but this can make him rather overconfident about his skills, even if somebody else might know better.
Beneath his tough guy exterior is a bit of a dreamer and a lover of many things considered "nerdy" such as video games, because of the adventure aspect. He never truly stopped wondering what it would be like to be a Pokemon trainer, and now is his chance to find out.
History: Born in New Forest with an activities assistant for a father and a wildlife photographer for a mother, Ryan spent much of his childhood in the great outdoors. Whether it was camping, canoeing or observing animals, there was always something to do.
One thing he and his older brother Nathan loved to do as their parents took them for walks in the woods was pretend to be Pokemon trainers. They'd always be rival trainers, of course, competing to see who could catch the most Pokemon or win the most battles. As the boys grew up, Nathan lost his interest in the franchise, but Ryan never did. Worried about what his peers would think, he kept this to himself, secretly playing through all seven generations over time.
He was with his friends at a New Year party when the earthquake and storms hit. Thankfully neither he nor the others were hurt, but that didn't mean things would return to normal. It started with a photo his mother sent him the next day of a bug that looked a great deal like a Ledyba. At first he thought it was a Photoshopped image sent as a prank, but later he got the surprise of his life to see a Skitty chasing a flock of Pidgey down the street. As soon as the government's decision to offer tests to people wishing to become trainers was announced, Ryan signed right up, eager to live his childhood fantasy.
Now that being a master is a valid life goal instead of a mere game objective, he's much more open about his love of Pokemon.
