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Post by ninestarryskies on Apr 29, 2022 19:42:58 GMT -7
Later, Velvet and her Oshawott made it to Iki Town. Velvet had finally decided that was where they would go next, to look around and train and to talk to other new trainers, perhaps. In the meantime, Oshawott was poking her nose into every corner to explore while Velvet followed more slowly, taking in their surroundings. It was just as gorgeous here as it had been in Hau'Oli and Route 2, but this place had a more rustic small-town charm. There were a couple of small children chasing each other in circles near a big platform in the middle of town, where Velvet stopped to investigate. It was like a stage, or like a wrestling ring, constructed well from all one sort of wood and painted with symbols and curls they didn't recognize. They wondered what it was for, exactly, but wasn't sure who to ask. They looked around, spotting a little old lady sitting on a rocking chair on a small deck outside of what was presumably her own house, and Velvet approached, Oshawott in tow. "Excuse me. I'm a new trainer, and I was just wondering--" "Oh, you must need your first Pokemon! Sorry, Professor Kukui's away today, he won't be able to help ya 'til tomorra!" "N-no, actually, I just wanted to know wh--" "Kids these days, no patience! If ya must know, the Pokemon're Litten, Popplio, n' Rowlet!" "Actually--" "Wait, you've already got that little'un right there! Well, why didn'tcha say so? Whatcha need, honey?" "...So I was just wondering what that structure is in the middle of town...?" "Oh! That's where Gym Battles and the Trial are usually held, young'n!" "Th-thanks, ma'am...." {Post Info} 3/5 Wild Pokemon With Dowsing Machine, day 3/7 6/13 Quick Claw 28/50 Turtwig Egg 28/25 NPC 1/3 Travel
Oshawott F Level 7 HP 50/50 Torrent Tackle | Tail Whip Icy Wind | Water Gun Exp: 10/17
Happiny F Level 16 HP 120/120 Natural Cure Pound | Copycat Refresh | Sweet Kiss Exp: 2/16
Applin M Level 15 HP 120/120 Withdraw | Astonish Attack | Attack Exp: 8/15
Wingull F Level 6 HP 40/40 Hydration Growl | Water Gun Quick Attack | Attack Exp: 4/15
Items: Balls Poke Ball x ∞ Dream Ball x2 Luxury Ball x2 Love Ball x3 Master Ball x1
Medicine Potion x ∞ Super Potion x3
TM Case empty
Held Items Pink Bow x1
Evo Items Love Sweet x1
Berry Pouch empty
Key Items Pokedex Dowsing Machine
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Apr 17, 2022 8:01:10 GMT -7
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Post by ninestarryskies on Apr 29, 2022 19:56:06 GMT -7
After quickly getting away from the well-meaning but hard-of-hearing lady, Velvet spoke to another person closer to her age and found that the next place to go would actually be Ten-Carat Hill. The gym challenge and trial here in Iki Town would not be a good first battle for them, unfortunately, and so they should keep moving forward for now. Velvet thanked the nice trainer and went off to explore a bit more, poking around and checking out the local flora. At one point a Pichu ran from one bush to another right in front of them, but being a relatively popular Pokemon, Velvet knew the baby Pikachu would be an Electric-type and a little difficult for Oshawott to handle as of yet, so they didn't mention it. They decided to take a rest on the ground, in the shade of some of the trees surrounding the town. Oshawott plopped down into Velvet's lap as they stroked his soft little head and chilled for a bit, taking in the warm and the fragrant air and the hint of distant salty spray one finds all over the place on an island like this. {Post Info} 4/5 Wild Pokemon With Dowsing Machine, day 3/7 7/13 Quick Claw 29/50 Turtwig Egg 29/25 NPC 2/3 Travel
Oshawott F Level 7 HP 50/50 Torrent Tackle | Tail Whip Icy Wind | Water Gun Exp: 11/17
Happiny F Level 16 HP 120/120 Natural Cure Pound | Copycat Refresh | Sweet Kiss Exp: 3/16
Applin M Level 15 HP 120/120 Withdraw | Astonish Attack | Attack Exp: 9/15
Wingull F Level 6 HP 40/40 Hydration Growl | Water Gun Quick Attack | Attack Exp: 5/15
Items: Balls Poke Ball x ∞ Dream Ball x2 Luxury Ball x2 Love Ball x3 Master Ball x1
Medicine Potion x ∞ Super Potion x3
TM Case empty
Held Items Pink Bow x1
Evo Items Love Sweet x1
Berry Pouch empty
Key Items Pokedex Dowsing Machine
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Post by ninestarryskies on May 5, 2022 13:09:58 GMT -7
Once Velvet discovered which way it was to Ten Carat Hill, reading the signs along the way, she spoke to someone else and found that her previous directions weren't entirely accurate; the actual first gym on Alola was within the Verdant Cavern, near which she'd already traveled along Route 2, but Ten Carat Hill was a good place to train and catch more team members if she so chose. Oshawott played with another trainer's new Litten, teasing him by gently grabbing his tail and giving it a little tug when he wasn't looking. As Oshawott nearly got singed, Velvet decided that it was likely time to keep on moving, and she called her partner to her side so they could go ahead. {Post Info} 5/5 Wild Pokemon With Dowsing Machine, day 4/7 8/13 Quick Claw 30/50 Turtwig Egg 30/25 NPC 3/3 Travel
Oshawott F Level 7 HP 50/50 Torrent Tackle | Tail Whip Icy Wind | Water Gun Exp: 12/17
Happiny F Level 16 HP 120/120 Natural Cure Pound | Copycat Refresh | Sweet Kiss Exp: 4/16
Applin M Level 15 HP 120/120 Withdraw | Astonish Attack | Attack Exp: 10/15
Wingull F Level 6 HP 40/40 Hydration Growl | Water Gun Quick Attack | Attack Exp: 6/15
Items: Balls Poke Ball x ∞ Dream Ball x2 Luxury Ball x2 Love Ball x3 Master Ball x1
Medicine Potion x ∞ Super Potion x3
TM Case empty
Held Items Pink Bow x1
Evo Items Love Sweet x1
Berry Pouch empty
Key Items Pokedex Dowsing Machine
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Post by ninestarryskies on Jun 15, 2022 9:54:49 GMT -7
Back in Iki Town, Velvet sat down near the stage in the center of the village for a rest, holding Oshawott on her lap. Her legs were doing a bit better now that she'd started getting used to traveling, but it was still difficult when she was so out of shape to begin with. Oshawott seemed to still be raring to go, of course, but Velvet held her anyway, and the Pokemon obliged for both of their comfort, even in the oppressive heat of the afternoon. It was like the sun wanted to hang out with them and was shining as hard as it could so they'd notice.
Velvet took another look at the letter she'd received via email earlier, noting that this place was a lot more exclusive than she'd initially realized and wondering why on earth they'd chosen her, a brand-new trainer barely out on her first legs? She didn't even have a single gym battle under her belt, let alone any badges, ribbons, or anything else that made a trainer stand out. It was strange, and she was quite suspicious, but she knew that she'd always wonder what she'd missed out on if she didn't at least try to go. Besides, she was certain that other, more capable trainers than her would be there, right? Plus Oshawott was tougher than she looked, and scrappy to boot, so she felt like she'd be okay anyway. Finally feeling more rested, Velvet took a quick detour to the Pokemon Center to drop off her brand new Rockruff to rest, and continued forward through town.
{Post Info} 9/5 Wild Pokemon With Dowsing Machine, day 6/7 12/13 Quick Claw 34/50 Turtwig Egg 34/25 NPC 1/3 Travel
Oshawott F Level 7 HP 50/50 Torrent Tackle | Tail Whip Icy Wind | Water Gun Exp: 16/17
Happiny F Level 16 HP 120/120 Natural Cure Pound | Copycat Refresh | Sweet Kiss Exp: 8/16
Applin M Level 15 HP 120/120 Withdraw | Astonish Attack | Attack Exp: 14/15
Wingull F Level 6 HP 40/40 Hydration Growl | Water Gun Quick Attack | Attack Exp: 10/15
Items: Balls Poke Ball x ∞ Dream Ball x2 Luxury Ball x2 Love Ball x3 Master Ball x1
Medicine Potion x ∞ Super Potion x3
TM Case empty
Held Items Pink Bow x1
Evo Items Love Sweet x1
Berry Pouch empty
Key Items Pokedex Dowsing Machine White Flute
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Post by ninestarryskies on Jun 15, 2022 10:13:36 GMT -7
Stepping out of the Pokemon Center, Velvet and Oshawott resumed their travel away from Ten Carat Hill back toward Hau'Oli City. Velvet wasn't sure if it would be too late to just hop right onto a ship to head toward Discovery Island, or if she'd have to sleep at the Pokemon Center there overnight and head out in the morning, but she intended to find out. As she walked she checked on the status of the ships arrivals and departures on the Alolan travel site, hoping to find out before they even made it back to the city so she could turn them in the right direction and decide whether to just hop a ship or to go get dinner and head back to the Pokemon Center for the evening.
Also floating around in her mind was which Pokemon she'd bring along on the trip. She'd obviously bring Oshawott, but who else? She supposed she hadn't given that little Applin enough attention yet, and it was a formidable Dragon, after all, even if it looked like a worm in an apple.. As she thought about what the third team member should be, since according to the letter she was only allowed to bring out three Pokemon total, something suddenly weighted down her shoulder. An alarmed Velvet was shocked to find that a Pokemon had landed on her, gently holding on to the sleeve of her dress with its claws. It looked to be a pretty blue bird, with bright yellow eyes, and it was preening its wings without a care in the world.
"Wh-- hello?" The bird stopped preening to look at Velvet, ing its head like, yeah, what's the problem? then going right back to preening. "Um.. Hm. I guess I'm a perch now?"
The bird gave a little call, then kept preening, picking its beak all the way through its wing feathers on one side before moving on to the tail.
According to the Pokedex, this was an Alolan Pidove, a fairly rare sight in this area but not totally uncommon to Alola in general. Velvet shrugged, earning a glare from the bird, but it stayed, continuing its grooming process anyway.
Quick Claw found! (Given to Oshawott)
Oshawott leveled up to 8! {Post Info} 10/5 Wild Pokemon With Dowsing Machine, day 6/7 13/13 Quick Claw Quick Claw Get! 1/10 Water Stone
34/50 Turtwig Egg 34/25 NPC 2/3 Travel
Oshawott F Level 8
Held: Quick Claw HP 50/50 Torrent Tackle | Tail Whip Icy Wind | Water Gun Exp: 1/18
Happiny F Level 16 HP 120/120 Natural Cure Pound | Copycat Refresh | Sweet Kiss Exp: 8/16
Applin M Level 15 HP 120/120 Withdraw | Astonish Attack | Attack Exp: 14/15
Wingull F Level 6 HP 40/40 Hydration Growl | Water Gun Quick Attack | Attack Exp: 10/15
Items: Balls Poke Ball x ∞ Dream Ball x2 Luxury Ball x2 Love Ball x3 Master Ball x1
Medicine Potion x ∞ Super Potion x3
TM Case empty
Held Items Pink Bow x1
Evo Items Love Sweet x1
Berry Pouch empty
Key Items Pokedex Dowsing Machine White Flute
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Post by ninestarryskies on Jun 15, 2022 10:25:40 GMT -7
Velvet was not a spiritual person, didn't really believe in fate or anything major like that, but she did take the sudden, seemingly random appearance of this wild Pidove on her arm as a sign that this should be the third Pokemon on her team for her trip. She wondered how she could convince it to join her, if it hadn't already decided to do so like that sweet Rockruff from earlier in the day.
"Your feathers are beautiful, Pidove. But, you know what would make you look even nicer?" After skimming its 'Dex entry, Velvet had decided to appeal to the bird Pokemon's vanity. It tilted its head and gave her a suspicious look, but it was too curious not to wait and see what else the person had to say. "An accessory would make you stand out, even from your flock." The Pidove puffed out its chest and let out a puff of air, as if saying that he already did stand out, thank you!
"Right, you are clearly quite unique, but.. what about this?" Velvet carefully reached down and tugged a lovely pink ribbon out of her bag with her right arm, careful not to jostle the Pidove on her left too much. It was, of course, a Pink Bow item. Velvet figured that even if the Pidove just took off with it, it wouldn't be too hard to get another one, and this would be her first Fairy-type Pokemon if it decided to join her. The Pidove snatched the ribbon in its beak but didn't know how to attach it, so Velvet offered her hand and it gave it back hesitantly so she could tie it carefully around its neck. Pidove's chest puffed out even more with the addition of the new accessory, which stood out just as she'd told it.
"There, see? I can help keep you looking fabulous if you come along with me, too. I bet you can tell we've got similar taste, huh?" The bird agreed enthusiastically, swayed by Velvet's appeal, and just after the Poke Ball stopped glowing and indicated capture, she let it right back out to alight on her shoulder again.
Oshawott, who had apparently wandered off, wandered back and stared up at Velvet's new Pokemon. "Oshawa?"
Applin leveled up to 16! Captured Pidove!
{Post Info} 11/5 Wild Pokemon With Dowsing Machine, day 6/7
2/10 Water Stone
35/50 Turtwig Egg 35/25 NPC 3/3 Travel
Oshawott F Level 8
Held: Quick Claw HP 50/50 Torrent Tackle | Tail Whip Icy Wind | Water Gun Exp: 2/18
Happiny F Level 16 HP 120/120 Natural Cure Pound | Copycat Refresh | Sweet Kiss Exp: 9/16
Applin M Level 16 HP 120/120 Withdraw | Astonish Attack | Attack Exp: 1/16
Wingull F Level 6 HP 40/40 Hydration Growl | Water Gun Quick Attack | Attack Exp: 11/15
Items: Balls Poke Ball x ∞ Dream Ball x2 Luxury Ball x2 Love Ball x3 Master Ball x1
Medicine Potion x ∞ Super Potion x3
TM Case empty
Held Items Pink Bow x1
Evo Items Love Sweet x1
Berry Pouch empty
Key Items Pokedex Dowsing Machine White Flute
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Feb 1, 2016 22:09:39 GMT -7
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Post by gravity_resistant on Oct 9, 2022 8:52:54 GMT -7
Riley Violetta Blackwell ❁ The Flying Violet ❁ ♪ You can't wake up this is not a dream. You're part of a machine, you are not a Human Being. With your face all made up living on a screen... low on SELF ESTEEM so you run on GASOLINE ♪
Riley thanked the Professor for his help, and said that of course she would invite him to her next show. The only thing was, she didn't know when - or indeed if - that would happen. Performing was in her blood.. but maybe she should invest all her time into this new venture. Becoming a Trainer was already a full-time gig, and she was looking for a change in her life. She walked out onto the beach and let out her new Popplio friend.
"Hello Popplio, I'm Riley. This is Mr. Mime." Popplio waved a flipper and looked around at the beach. Riley figured she had grown up here, so she must have been familiar with this beach. Mr. Mime approached, looking curiously down at Popplio. Riley knew he was comparing her to the Popplio they'd known together back in the circus. He extended a hand and poked the seal in her head. She whipped her head around and sprayed him down with a Water Gun.
Mr. Mime started running about, trying to protect himself from the water. Popplio started to enjoy this new game, and kept trying to hit the funny clown with her water gun. Fortunately, as a very young and inexperienced Pokemon, the water gun wasn't very powerful. They'd have to train and work on that some if they were going to progress together as a team and beat the Gym Leaders. She'd heard that the Gym Challenge could get pretty tough the further on you went. -Backpack-
Key Items: Pokedex
Items: Pokeball (x), Potion (x), Fast Ball, Heavy Ball, Love Ball, Moon Ball, Dream Ball (3), Sweet Bouquet (2), Lucky Egg (2), Heart Scale (2),
Hold Items: Blanket,
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Wild - 2/? NPC - 2/25 Max Revive - 2/50
-Party-
Mr. Mime Lvl - 5 Hp - 40/40 Exp - 2/16 Gender - Male Ability - Filter Baton Pass - Swap with random party member Copycat - Copies enemy's last move Pound - 40 Zap Cannon - 100, Paralyze
Popplio Lvl - 5 Hp - 40/40 Exp - 1/15 Gender - Female Ability - Liquid Voice Tackle - 20 Water Gun - 30 Tail Whip - Lower Def. 1
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Post by gravity_resistant on Dec 25, 2022 20:14:08 GMT -7
Riley Violetta Blackwell ❁ The Flying Violet ❁ ♪ You can't wake up this is not a dream. You're part of a machine, you are not a Human Being. With your face all made up living on a screen... low on SELF ESTEEM so you run on GASOLINE ♪
Riley was determined that they should enjoy the beach while they could, because once they moved further into the Region they would be forced to deal with intense amounts of heat with no way to counter it. She made a mental note to look around for an Ice-Type Pokemon at some point to help with that. She was already dressed for the beach, and she wanted to give Popplio the opportunity to swim around, so they walked across the warm sand to the ocean's edge.
Popplio took to the water at once, diving in and swimming laps all around. She played with a couple local Pokemon for a bit, but quickly returned to her Trainer to spend some time bonding with her. Riley and Popplio splashed at each other, and also simply enjoyed swimming in the tropical waters. She looked back at Mr. Mime and noted that he was sitting in an invisible beach chair and drying off his hair with a nonexistent blow-dryer. She loved the Pokemon dearly, appreciating how he could always make her laugh when she needed it most.
Over the next half hour they slowly made their way down the beach, taking in the sights and looking for seashells in the sand. Suddenly they could hear a strange sound ahead. A whining sort of cry that, in a way, broke her heart. She hurried on, approaching the large two-headed bird without fear. It was looking out over the ocean and making that sad sound of longing. Riley looked out to the horizon and saw a pair of huge birds, reduced to specks by the distance they'd made.
"Oh honey, I'm so sorry." She said, looking back at the Pokemon. She understood the feeling of being abandoned well, so she had much sympathy for this bird. She'd heard of Pokemon with two heads before but she was shocked to see one in person. It was such an oddity, and she loved it at once. "Would you like to come with us?" She gestured at Popplio, who waved from the water. Doduo looked from Riley back out over the water, then looked down and cried sadly for what she had lost.
Riley set a Pokeball into the sand beside the wild Pokemon. "I'll let you think about it." She walked about twenty feet away and continued playing in the water with Popplio. She gave the wild Pokemon the only three things she could; her presence, a bit of distance, and some time. A flash of light distracted her not long after. It was the Doduo, tapping the Pokeball with her beak and entering it. Riley went over to it and picked up the device. "You should rest for a bit, we can get to know each other later." She said, putting the Pokeball into her bag. -Backpack-
Key Items: Pokedex
Items: Pokeball (x), Potion (x), Heavy Ball, Love Ball, Moon Ball, Dream Ball (2), Sweet Bouquet (2), Lucky Egg (2), Heart Scale (2),
Hold Items: Blanket,
-Posting for-
Wild - 3/? NPC - 3/25 Max Revive - 3/50
-Party-
Mr. Mime Lvl - 5 Hp - 40/40 Exp - 3/16 Gender - Male Ability - Filter Hurricane - 100, 3/10 Confuse Copycat - Copies enemy's last move Pound - 40 Zap Cannon - 100, Paralyze
Popplio Lvl - 5 Hp - 40/40 Exp - 2/15 Gender - Female Ability - Liquid Voice Tackle - 20 Water Gun - 30 Tail Whip - Lower Def. 1
Doduo (Sharp Beak) Lvl 10 Hp - 70/70 Exp - 1/15 Gender - Female Ability - Early Bird Growl - Lowers Atk. 1 Peck - 30 Quick Attack - 40, goes first. Rage - 20, +10 each use.
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Post by gravity_resistant on Jan 31, 2023 15:46:34 GMT -7
Riley Violetta Blackwell ❁ The Flying Violet ❁ ♪ You can't wake up this is not a dream. You're part of a machine, you are not a Human Being. With your face all made up living on a screen... low on SELF ESTEEM so you run on GASOLINE ♪
Riley and Popplio played in the water for another hour or so - it wasn't easy to keep track of the time when you weren't worried about any timeline and had no place in particular to be. True to her word, she left Doduo alone in her Pokeball so she could work through everything that had just happened. They got out of the ocean and walked towards Mr. Mime, who saw them approaching and got up to fold up his invisible beach chair. "Ready?" She asked him, smiling at his theatrics. Mr. Mime nodded enthusiastically. Apparently he'd gotten over his bad mood after being given an unexpected bath. "Great! Then let's head to the nearest Pokemon Center. I think there's a City not far from here."
Then off they went, walking across the hot sand towards a nearby road. It shouldn't be too far of a walk, but in tropical heat this intense any amount of walking could probably feel a lot worse than it really is. Humidity had a tendency to be the real killer in places like this, and it would be way too easy to overheat. So they made their progress a bit slower than they normally would have. Popplio sprayed water over Riley's feet, while she tried to avoid it - this was a pretty fun game and helped pass the time. It also helped keep her cool. Mr. Mime still wasn't happy with Popplio, and didn't allow her to spray him with water. He chose instead to fan himself with an imaginary fan.
-Backpack-
Key Items: Pokedex
Items: Pokeball (x), Potion (x), Heavy Ball, Love Ball, Moon Ball, Dream Ball (2), Sweet Bouquet (2), Lucky Egg (2), Heart Scale (2),
Hold Items: Blanket,
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Wild - 4/? NPC - 4/25 Max Revive - 4/50
-Party-
Mr. Mime Lvl - 5 Hp - 40/40 Exp - 4/16 Gender - Male Ability - Filter Hurricane - 100, 3/10 Confuse Copycat - Copies enemy's last move Pound - 40 Zap Cannon - 100, Paralyze
Popplio Lvl - 5 Hp - 40/40 Exp - 3/15 Gender - Female Ability - Liquid Voice Tackle - 20 Water Gun - 30 Tail Whip - Lower Def. 1
Doduo (Sharp Beak) Lvl 10 Hp - 70/70 Exp - 2/15 Gender - Female Ability - Early Bird Growl - Lowers Atk. 1 Peck - 30 Quick Attack - 40, goes first. Rage - 20, +10 each use.
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