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Post by Artificiary on Oct 31, 2022 2:54:32 GMT
A nasty storm had accompanied the ship over from the mainland to the island. The ship was skipped across the waters like a toy boat in a tidal wave. All passengers and crew alike were alerted to hold onto anything solid, and keep their heads down. The charted route was solid, though, and despite the sickeningly rough waves, Sai is eventually brought to dock at its destination: Salve Island.
Black sand beaches extend into the dim distance. The moon is hidden behind black clouds, and the biggest lights come from flashes of lightning, and the perilous rocking of the ship's headlights. The dock itself is a pitiful excuse of a structure, its wood nearly completely rotted through, soft and sinking. It has fallen away entirely in spots. And yet...
And yet. Even more than the stormy weather, is the mystery. A handful of luxury balls and a time limit with the offer to catch whatever Pokemon you can find. A hard offer to pass up, even if the timing with what's been said on the news of the island's recent explosion is... mysterious.
But there's plenty to explore, a lot of things to see: the adventure begins!
OOC: The encounter begins!
(Please be sure to post your active Pokemon's statblock in your first post's OOC section!)
You are currently in: SALVE BEACH [Sub-area 1]
ENCOUNTERS: 0/3 LUXURY BALLS: 5/5
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Post by Sai Tsumori on Oct 31, 2022 3:28:05 GMT
Sai felt more nauseous than they ever had in recent memory. Clinging white knuckled to their seat, curled over their backpack that held all of their pokemon, safely inside their respective pokeballs, Sai forced themselves to breathe. Even Silver had gotten into his ball with no complaint upon seeing just how nasty the storm had been. Having nearly gotten his human struck by lightning once before was enough for the little Aron to not tempt fate, thank Arceus.
Sai hissed as the boat rocked hard with a wave, a sickening feeling of weightlessness hitting them before Sai finally saw what looked like the remains of a dock through the blinding flashes of light in the night sky. Wasting no time in removing themselves from the floating death trap, Sai all but launched themselves onto the black sand, grateful for the feeling of land beneath their feet. Quelling down the urge to lose their dinner, Sai forced themselves up on unsteady legs, releasing Kaima the Totodile from his pokeball.
"Alright bud. Lets see if this was worth all this hassle." Said spoke to the Totodile who was already distracted, dancing in the rain, seeming unfazed by the storm around the duo. Sai just hoped they didn't get sick from this rash of wild weather, and that they at least came out of this with a new friend or two.
Looking around, what they could see anyway, Sai picked a direction and began heading deeper inland, grimacing at how heavy the sand was beneath their shoes. They'd be finding sand for weeks, they just knew it.
Totodile // Level 10 // Male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11
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Ability: Torrent - Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5×) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum. Held item: None Moves: Leer, Scratch, Water Gun, Rage OOC: Other Pokemon Sai has with them include Silver the Aron, and Takeko the Sandshrew
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Post by Artificiary on Nov 1, 2022 9:02:27 GMT
The sand beneath Sai and Kaima's feet is odd indeed - aside from the ashen black color, it is also surprisingly dense. Wet sand always is of course, but it's just more compact. Luckily, at least for the moment, the only sand sticking is that on the soles of Sai's shoes, on Kaima's feet, and in a few tiny spare patches on Sai's legs from being on the ground that flake off a little more with each step.
It's pretty, though. Like walking on a dusty sea of stars, glittering like galaxies from lightning reflecting off of rain puddles and the crashing ocean. Or, at least, the wild Pokemon that is staring down into a puddle - or... might be, anyway, from it's thin, almost closed eyes - seems to think so. Pretty. Luminous. A reflection of beauty from the stars above.
She reaches down, dips her claw in. It presses through the sand, parting like the sea, surprisingly silky. The water around her claw is placid, cool. Still. Calm. The Abra takes a deep breath, her tail slowly swishing from side to side. All is well... all is calm.
The wild Abra almost doesn't notice Kaima come up behind her, so engrossed in her tranquility she is. It isn't until she hears him splash in a puddle with a delighted noise that her ears quirk and she turns, staring Sai down. But not with the general panic of a startled wild creature -- the Abra is ... curious. Calm. Patient, as if simply waiting, wondering, what might be coming next.
OOC: A wild ABRA appeared!
ABRA is faster and thus moves first! ABRA used Calm Mind! It's ATK and DEF went up by 1 STAGE EACH!
BATTLE CHANGES: ABRA: ATK+1 (18), DEF+1 (11)
You are currently in: SALVE BEACH [Sub-area 1]
ENCOUNTERS: 1/3 LUXURY BALLS: 5/5 OUT OF BATTLE HEALS: 1/1
Abra // Level 5 // Female
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 6 | 15 | 9 | 12 |
Ability: Inner Focus: prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt. Held item: None Moves: Teleport, Fire Punch, Calm Mind
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Post by Sai Tsumori on Nov 1, 2022 10:27:27 GMT
Sai slowly felt a calm begin to pour over them as they watched Kaima dance around, ecstatic about all the water around him. Whether it was from finally having their feet back on solid, relatively, ground, or perhaps from the simple elation of the pokemon before them Sai wasn't sure, but they were unable to keep a smile off their face despite everything.
Being so focused on their excited companion, Sai almost didn't notice the strange floating creature not too far ahead of them, before Kaima made an excited noise.
"Toto...? DILE!" The little pokemon seemed to shout exuberantly, eager at the prospect of a new friend, or foe for that matter! Kaima did not care so long as he got to play.
"K...Kaima wait!-" Sai started to shout, wincing hard at a shock of thunder they felt in their teeth. Eyes locking onto the strange creature, Sai tilted their head as they took in the sight.
"Woah..." They mumbled, before rushing forth to grab Kaima before he got too much closer, now only around fifteen or so feet away. Sai just hoped they didn't startle the poor thing too much. Shoving their hair back out of their eyes, Sai offered a small smile, holding the wriggling little croc carefully with one arm.
"Hi there. Sorry if we startled you little one. My name is Sai, and this is Kaima-"
"Toto!"
"-Kaima" Sai softly chastised with a smile before continuing. "You okay out here in the rain? I've never seen a pokemon like you before-" Sai was cut off, yet again, by the wriggling Totodile who shot a blast of water in Sais face, causing them to drop the pokemon and sputter wildly. Approaching the Abra again, Kaima puffed up, looking excited. What it was he wanted was anyones best guess.
OOC: Kaima approaches Abra! Totodile // Level 10 // Male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11
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Ability: Torrent - Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5×) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum. Held item: None Moves: Leer, Scratch, Water Gun, Rage OOC: Other Pokemon Sai has with them include Silver the Aron, and Takeko the Sandshrew
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Post by Artificiary on Nov 1, 2022 20:40:49 GMT
Hmm. How interesting.
This human is not a sailor. They are not in the somewhat familiar formal coats and other wear that she is used to. They... look like nothing that she is used to, actually. Curious. The Abra lifts her claw from the sand, and shakes her hand out. Her gaze, difficult though it is to track her eyes, drifts between Sai, Kaima, and back again. Her crossed legs shift, settling into an almost meditative position, and then without standing at all, she begins to float. The Abra turns in the air, long tail still swishing slowly side to side, so that she can face Sai and Kaima fully.
It is a curious interaction between trainer and Pokemon. An excitable companion that does not wish to be held -- and... is not punished, when he lashes out. There is no retribution. Just the sputtering, kind words, and the approach of the little Totodile on his own terms. Hmm.
When Kaima approaches, and as he does not attack her, yet, at least, she does not attack him, either. She lowers herself a little closer to the ground, just barely hovering, so she can look the other Pokemon in the eye. And then, very slowly, she reaches out, and pushes her claw against his nose in a hello.
"Aaaaaaaaaabraaa....."
OOC: ABRA does nothing!
The wild ABRA is observing TOTODILE...
BATTLE CHANGES: ABRA: ATK+1 (18), DEF+1 (11)
You are currently in: SALVE BEACH [Sub-area 1]
ENCOUNTERS: 1/3 LUXURY BALLS: 5/5 OUT OF BATTLE HEALS: 1/1
Abra // Level 5 // Female
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 6 | 15 | 9 | 12 |
Ability: Inner Focus: prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt. Held item: None Moves: Teleport, Fire Punch, Calm Mind
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Post by Sai Tsumori on Nov 4, 2022 5:04:01 GMT
Kaima stared with wide, excited eyes as the strange creature before him reached out a hand. He was unused to his enthusiasm not being met with either outright hostility or palpable fear, so this was a wonderful turn of events!
"Toto!" He exclaimed, waving his stubby little arms about. He really hoped this new potential friend would want to play with him. Silver was always such a grump about it, and Nina was always too afraid. He needed a new friend that wasn't scared or annoyed!
Coughing up a bit of water they had swallowed from the improptu water gun blast, Sai wheezed, shoving their hair out of their face again with a sigh of exasperation, before locking onto the two pokemon before them. Keeping their movements slow and peaceful, Sai dropped down to a knee, smiling softly before they spoke.
"He's...very friendly, if you couldn't tell. He likes to make new friends, don't you buddy?" Sai asked, drawing another excited "Toto!" from the little croc. Kaima waved his little arms again, before gesturing to his trainer, before back to Abra, all the while chittering with glee. It seemed Kaima wanted Abra to to accompany them! Skittering over to Sai, and kicking up no small amount of wet sand, Kaima helped himself to a poke-treat from his trainers pocket, before toddling back over to the Abra, offering it out.
"Diiiiile!"
OOC: Kaima offers Abra a treat, a token of potential friendship! Totodile // Level 10 // Male Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11
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Ability: Torrent - Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5×) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum. Held item: None Moves: Leer, Scratch, Water Gun, Rage OOC: Other Pokemon Sai has with them include Silver the Aron, and Takeko the Sandshrew
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Post by Artificiary on Nov 7, 2022 0:50:28 GMT
Abra smiles at the Totodile. Yes, he isn't so bad at all, now is he? A sweet little one. Very excited. "Aaaaaabb..." she coos at him in turn as he waves about excitedly. She looks up at Sai as the poor human spits up some more water and makes a soft noise of concern. Oh dear... are they quite alright? That was a bit of water, wasn't it?
As they kneel down, Abra settles, her ear flicking gently as she listens and observes. She has always wanted to be a bit of a guardian. An unexpected powerhouse. Other pokemon know not to mess with her - but because of it, she has... well. There was a time of her life that she was used for other things. Keeping other things in line. An.. enforcer, rather than a guardian.
Those times are behind her, now. Now, she is here for better tides. With a happy, pleased expression, she accepts the treat from Kaima, making a noise of thanks and appreciation. How sweet! Holding the goodie in one hand, she waves the other hand gently, a faint blue glow emanating from around Abra's claws, and the water clinging to Sai gently moves away, as if possessed. It is, in a way - through psychic ability! She manipulates the water into little bubbles that she floats around Kaima's head in a playful way. She likes this little Totodile. And his human.
Sure, she would like that. To go with this duo - Abra nods at Kaima with a soft affirmative, "Abraa.." and then looks to Sai expectantly as she nibbles on the treat, tilting her head to the side.
OOC: ABRA does nothing!
The wild ABRA accepts the treat. It seems like ABRA would like to go with you!
BATTLE CHANGES: ABRA: ATK+1 (18), DEF+1 (11)
You are currently in: SALVE BEACH [Sub-area 1]
ENCOUNTERS: 1/3 LUXURY BALLS: 5/5 OUT OF BATTLE HEALS: 1/1
Abra // Level 5 // Female
Max HP | Attack | Defense | Speed | 6 | 15 | 9 | 12 |
Ability: Inner Focus: prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt. Held item: None Moves: Teleport, Fire Punch, Calm Mind
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