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Post by Luca Valentine on Oct 9, 2009 8:42:31 GMT -5
Every journey has a start, some easier then others but all start none the less. For pokemon trainers that was obvious and part of their lives, each of them knew that well before they were given their first pokemon. Luca was no exception to that rule, he knew better then some how hard a start some had in life but he knew how lady luck could favour the one so cursed at birth. A fact he knew full well due to his mother, he doubted he'd have ever gotten someone so nice for a mother if he'd been adopted by another.
Still as he shook his head softly and lifted his camera up he shook the memories off, focusing on the here and now as he took a photo of the pokemon lab. Watching it print from the polaroid before glancing at with with a nod before placing into the camera bag with his other photos. Then returning the camera to it's bag he swallowed slowly, moving up to the door before glancing around himself and the front of the building.
Knocking in a succession of three knocks followed by a double knock he waited, watching the door and (if possible) the nearest window for signs of life. He was nervous but happy, today he got a pokemon and he could begin as a trainer. Still he was rather late to become a trainer... No! He shouldn't think like that and he knew it, so shaking that thought off he placed a hand gently on his trainer belt. Feeling the fabric and smiling, he'd let his mother pick it out. He'd paid for it but she had chosen it so he had something of her with him via it. It carried her in some way, he didn't know how but it was comforting.
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Post by Wade Wilson on Oct 11, 2009 15:29:48 GMT -5
Wade had... been incredibly quiet and solemn that day. Nobody exactly knew why, but the other aides were wise enough to steer clear from Wilson that day, especially since nobody had seen the man touch any kind of alcohol that day. It was just unheard of that, at this time of day, Wade Wilson hadn't grabbed at least one beer or any other alcoholic beverage for that matter, so something definitely had to be wrong. The aide himself was the last person who wanted to speak of what bothered him, and for the time being, the man had retreated to his desk, absently tapping away on the keyboard of his computer.
It seemed as if even the rapid knocks on the door that rang through the laboratory could wake Wade from his trance-like state; he continued to stare blankly at his computer screen, another sigh escaping him as he changed his position in his chair. He just couldn't get comfortable today... "Hannibal, mind getting the door?" he eventually mumbled, rubbing his tired eyes. On any other day, he would've killed for a drink right now...
The Sneasel that had been leaping from shelf to shelf, putting Pokéballs back on their respective shelf, looked up, ears twitching as he set his eyes upon the sad little heap of human that was his owner. Hannibal knew perfectly well why his owned was feeling crappy, but knew better than to disobey him while in this state. The dark and ice type Pokémon nimbly leapt onto a nearby desk and lowered himself onto the ground, swiftly moving to the front door and twisting the doorknob with some trouble.
As the door opened to reveal a young man, which Hannibal suspected being in his late teens, early twenties, Wade had pushed himself from his seat with some trouble. Making no effort to straighten his clothes or fixing his hair, the man joined his Sneasel shortly after, a rather reluctant smile curving his lips. Hey, he tried.
"Hello, and welcome to the Konika Laboratory," Wade spoke, hardly enthusiastic. "Professor Aspen isn't here at the moment, so I'll be helping you out. I'm having a crap day, by the way," he continued, opening the door further to allow Luca entrance. "Wade Wilson. The Sneasel's Hannibal, by the way,"
Realizing he had just been introduced, the Sneasel brought one of his claws to his forehead in some sort of salute to the young man that stood in the doorway. Scratching the back of his neck, Wade cleared his throat to get Luca's attention again. He definitely wasn't in the mood for a good, long chat, no; Wade was looking to get this over with as soon as possible.
"So, how can we help you?"
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Post by Luca Valentine on Oct 11, 2009 15:52:38 GMT -5
Watching the door and waiting Luca watched the door from the corner of his eyes, letting his main focus drift around the locality. It was hardly something to do but while he waited for the door to open it kept his mind active. Then as the door opened Luca looked in front of him, seeing into the lab but not noticing the Sneasel for a moment as he looked at head height. Then looking down he let his eyes widen in a hint of surprise.
His mouth moving to talk before he spotted Wade begin to move, so stopping himself he let him come up next to the Pokémon. Not remarking or visibly reacting to the man's appearance, still when the man made an effort to smile Luca returned the favour. Keeping back his slowly growing excitement as best he could, though one of his hands began to rub slowly at his belt to vent the excitement.
Then as the aide, Wade allowed him access Luca moved carefully in nodding to the comment about a crappy day before speaking.
"We all have those, I'll try not to make it worse." He paused then and listened to the rest of what Wade had to say, nodding slightly when the Sneasel was introduced and returning it's salute with a rough salute of his own. Then moving into the lab he glanced quickly around before turning his attention back to Wade.
"Well like everyone I'm here for a starter, I kind of put it off for personal reasons but better late then never." He paused and considered for a moment what to say next, Wade was in a crappy mood and he'd seen enough of those to know that dragging it out really wasn't a good idea. So continuing to talk he looked to the Sneasel for a moment before looking to Wade again. "So if you've a list of what's available I'll have a gander and decide."[Random Event]
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Post by Wade Wilson on Oct 11, 2009 16:07:29 GMT -5
For a moment, Wade's smile seemed to turn a bit more sincere. Thankfully, this kid (well, kid; Wade assumed he himself was just four to five years older really) seemed to respect the fact he was having a rough day, even offering himself to get things over with quickly.
"Well like everyone I'm here for a starter, I kind of put it off for personal reasons but better late then never." the boy said as he stepped inside, Wade closing the door behind him with a nod. "True. In all honesty, I didn't get my first Pokémon until five years ago today. You see, my..."
Wade paused, swallowing hard to try and get rid of the sudden lump that had formed in his throat. Great, and he'd been feeling just amazing already! Hannibal looked up at his masted, concern splashed across his cat-like face, but Wade paid him no attention. Instead, the aide directed Luca to his desk, not too far from the door. Once there, Wade began to look through the paperwork scattered across the surface, pulling a small brochure from under his keyboard rather triumphantly.
"Here's a list of the Pokémon we currently have in stock," the male explained, glad he was able to switch subjects. First, Wade pointed at the three Pokémon on the top of the folder. "These are Lanoraen native Pokémon; The dinosaur is the Iglora, a grass type; the one next to it is Firecub, a fire type Pokémon, and the final one, the blue snake, is a Seaward, a water Pokémon."
Wade paused for a moment, deciding to hand over the folder instead, as the final few Pokémon required less explenation. "The other four are Pokémon that change from time to time, depending on what local Breeders provide us with. Right now, we have Abra, Starly, Chimchar and... uhm... Meowth, if I remember correctly. Of course, if you still want something else, we also have the option of going into the incubator room, to see if any eggs hatch for you," he continued, casually pointing to a door behind him over his shoulder.
"That Pokémon will be totally random, though. No telling what'll hatch for ya,"
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Post by Luca Valentine on Oct 11, 2009 16:27:05 GMT -5
Still arguing with his excitement Luca listened to what Wade had to say, noticing the soreness that came with the unfinished sentence. Five years ago today, something must have happened... Well that explained the bad day at least. Either it was the Pokémon or the event that caused the delay, still it wasn't his place to pry and so pry he didn't. Instead he looked over the offered brochure drinking in each detail of information it offered him, then when he was given it to look at he let his eyes roam the information and each Pokémon in turn.
"Wow those definitely aren't anything like the ones I remember from before we came here, always used to make me jealous seeing parents waving their children off..." He trailed off then, not sure if he wanted to share that story or if it would impact Wade as well.
"Well let's just say Pokémon journeys always remind me of my crappy start in life, or at least they did otherwise I'd not be here." He frowned a little mentally kicking himself for bringing that up, his eyes dulled for a moment as he recalled the story of his birth and parents death. Then shaking that off with a mental shrug he looked surprised to see a tear drop on the brochure, so quickly wiping below his eyes he paused for a moment.
Then gathering himself he smiled ruefully, running a finger over the Firecub and then the image of a Pokémon egg.
"You know I'm not sure if I want a Iglora or to see if an egg wants me. I mean both would be unique, one to the island the other in being something someone else might not hatch as a starter for a while." He paused then, and glanced at Wade for a moment before making up his mind. "Although to be honest I think the surprise would suit me more, so could you show e to the eggs?"[Random Event]
- There's a rustling in the nearby bushes, and upon inspection you find someone has left Two Heal Balls there! Well, finders-keepers! -
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Post by kiyoshi on Oct 12, 2009 22:35:45 GMT -5
ooc// Mind if I join in? :3
bic// Another knock at the door could soon be heard.Outside a young teenaged girl of the age of 17 stood in wait.Her long blond hair was complimented by natural curls but it still looked quite straight.Her blue eyes seem to carry a fire to them as impatience was clear on her face. She wore a squort that was hotpink in color just like the crest on her cyan blue t-shirt.On her head was a purple and pink baseball cap and on her shoulder was a red bag type of backpack with a white cellphone pouch.Her feet sported cyan colored socks with black and white runners."What is taking them?" grumbled the teen, her voice clear and gentle.
This was Kiyoshi Namiki, the young girl from Magolia Town that should have gotten her starter pokemon 7 years ago.Young Kiyoshi had gone through a lot in her life in the past.Loosing her parents to a house fire, running away to the woods and getting lost because of it, being found and raised by Fire Type pokemon, but she didn't want to muse over the details.She had promised a friend she would return for it some day once she was a trainer.But man, this place took forever to find! But then again, Kiyoshi always did lack a sense of direction.Finally she couldn't wait any longer and tried turning the door knob.Sure enough, it opened."It's unlocked, how strange."thought the teen.Slowly, she walked in feeling quite shy now.She was never the best at meeting new people."Hello, anybody here? I'm here for my starter pokemon."she called out, stuttering as she took out the post card she brought with her.
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Post by Luca Valentine on Oct 13, 2009 0:59:13 GMT -5
[[The more the merrier]]
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Post by Wade Wilson on Oct 13, 2009 3:35:34 GMT -5
Quite thankful for the fact Luca chose not to question him about what had happened five years ago, as Wade wasn't quite sure if he had been completely willing to reveal what had happened, the aide watched the boy as he inspected the brochure. It appeared as if Luca had something he felt uncomfortable about, but as the boy had given Wade a pass, the aide chose not to pry and merely nodded understandingly at his story.
"Of course," Wade said, a polite smile curving his lips when Luca asked to be taken to see the Eggs. Motioning for him to put the brochure down on a nearby desk, the aide had just turned around to go to the incubator room when a new voice rang through the Laboratory.
"Hello, anybody here? I'm here for my starter Pokémon."
"Over here, miss," Wade called turning back around, flashing Luca an apologetic smile as he did. "Hannibal, could you please escort the young lady over here?" he continued, his attention directed now at his Sneasel, the cat-like Pokémon perking up from his place on his master's desk. "Snea," the creature replied, nimbly leaping onto his feet and dashing over to welcome the new arrival.
"I'll have Hannibal take you to the incubator room in a moment," said Wade, his attention having shifted back to Luca. "I'll be with you shortly after I finish helping this girl out, 'kay?"
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Post by kiyoshi on Oct 13, 2009 17:04:24 GMT -5
Kiyoshi walked into the room at hearing the voice of a man.At seeing the Ice/Dark type Pokémon she couldn't help let loose a innocent, mirth filled giggle. "Well now, aren't you the cutest little thing."she said as she leaned down to the Sneasel own eye level, a warm smile on her face.Kiyoshi then turned her attention to the laboratory aid, Wade.Kiyoshi had no interest in eggs that left her in a sort of cliff hanger.Gingerly the pretty 17 year old slowly stretched out her hand towards the Sneasel but pulled it back out of feeling timid.She loved pokemon, honestly she did, she was just feeling so nervous.This was her first time seeing a real live Sneasel. [random event roll]
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Post by Luca Valentine on Oct 14, 2009 3:07:08 GMT -5
Softly nodding his head Luca looked towards the the newcomer, then shrugging mentally he nodded to Wade.
"Of course it's not a problem." With that he placed down the brochure and looked towards the door behind which lay the eggs, it would be a nice surprise to see what decided it wanted him or jut what luck favoured to hatch. Still he couldn't help the rueful smile that filtered onto his lips, his anticipation was slowly growing.
So with a slight flourish to his step he turned to wait for Hannibal, the idle thought of if the Sneasel's presence might perhaps influence the eggs. Not that it bothered Luca, no rather it made him intrigued. Like any trainer who knew Pokémon he had some he looked forward to, so in a way he had half hopes about what his starter would be. Still thinking to himself he waited patiently then when Hannibal would start to lead him he'd soon follow. His focus slightly on what the girl decided upon for a starter as well.
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TRICK!
Oh dear! You hear a frightening noise and go to run, but in your haste it seems you've dropped 500 Credits on the ground! [/center]
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Post by kiyoshi on Oct 14, 2009 18:13:42 GMT -5
At seeing Luca she gave a gentle, shy nod in greeting.Kiyoshi then turned her gaze towards the lab assasitant, a small and timid grin on her face."I-I'm Kiyoshi Namiki.I was suppose to get my starter 7 years ago but things---things kept popping up." she told the aid.
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Post by Wade Wilson on Oct 18, 2009 9:20:19 GMT -5
Hannibal huffed lightly when the new arrival bent over toward him. The ice type had spent sufficient time around humans to understand them quite clearly, and didn't see all that pleased when the blonde classified him as 'the cutest little thing'. Remaining quiet, he lead the way back towards his owner, who gave his Pokémon a thankful nod to signal he would be taking over from here.
"Very nice to meet you, Kiyoshi... Am I pronouncing that right?" said Wade, forcing himself to a polite smile. So, karma wasn't really on his side today, out of all days, was it? Sighing inwardly, Wade picked the brochure he had previously handed to Luca off the desk, holding it out for Kiyoshi instead. "I'm Wade Wilson, one of Professor Aspen's aides. She's busying herself with field work today, so..." he explained, before nodding at the brochure.
"Anyway, better late than never right? There's a small list of the Pokémon we offer to starting Trainers; there are the three Lanorae native Pokémon Iglora, Firecub and Seaward, as well as Pokémon from other regions. And, would you decide that none of those really suit you, we can always follow Luca into the incubator room to see if any eggs react to you and hatch."
As Wade began his little speech to Kiyoshi, Hannibal had already advanced to the incubator room, expecting Luca to follow him. Nimbly leaping against a nearby desk to push himself to a sufficient height, the Sneasel hooked his claws around the doorknob and twisted it, gently kicking open the door before lowering himself back to the ground. "Snea, sel," said the cat-like Pokémon, motioning inside.
The incubator room was well-lit, and hot. Inside, shelves lined the walls, many colourful eggs set upon them to bask in the warmth. Hannibal grumbled softly, cursing Wade in Pokéspeak for making him, a part ice-type, go to a warm place such as this... But even the Sneasel grudgingly had to admit, helping the Trainer was his first and foremost concern now.
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Post by kiyoshi on Oct 19, 2009 16:59:41 GMT -5
"Yeah, you said it correctly."Kiyoshi said, still feeling a bit shy.But the young blonde happily took the list.But she already had her mind dead set on a Firecub so the young teen placed the flier down onto a near by table."I already know thankfully on what I want for a starter.Could I see a Firecub please?"
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Post by Luca Valentine on Oct 20, 2009 16:05:35 GMT -5
Frowning ever so slightly Luca followed Hannibal into the room, then glancing around at all the eggs. He looked to the Pokémon with a faint smile and nodded his head before speaking.
"It might be easier if you wait in the doorway then in the room, I mean it would be better if it was just me I think."
In truth he was saying so as he knew Sneasel was part ice type and that the heat would do it no good, he didn't mind the company in the slightest. So with a faint smile he moved towards the eggs gently running his hands along the edges of the shelves as he looked at each shelf in turn.
Now was the time to find out who wanted him and his faint excitement was boiling over, although now he was worrying if none would hatch or react to him. Would they really want him or would they rather stay here in the warmth, perhaps it was time to find the surprise. Still shaking off those feelings he looked to the eggs, staying close enough to let them him nearby. Would he be what they wanted or would he not strike them, now all he could do was wander near the shelves and look for a reaction.
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Post by kiyoshi on Oct 22, 2009 17:18:40 GMT -5
Kiyoshi looked towards the direction to where the Sneasel led Luca.Interest shined in her cerulean blue eyes.But the young blonde turned her attention back to the aid, impatiently tapping her foot.
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Post by Wade Wilson on Nov 2, 2009 6:17:51 GMT -5
OoC// Sorry for the wait. I've been hospitalized last week and I'm still kind of recovering, hence why I couldn't access a computer. My apologies. ^^"Hannibal wasn't quite sure of what Wade had been thinking when he sent him into the incubator room. Sure, the aide was distracted today like he was every year, but... The Sneasel shrugged. Couldn't be helped, really. Beads of sweat forming on his forehead - no matter how often he accompanied trainers into that bloody room, he'd never get used to the temperature - Hannibal looked up at Luca, shaking his head briefly. He couldn't be bothered to explain the young man why he had to come with him, to point out any eggs that showed any signs of movement at his presence, simply because humans generally weren't able to understand pokéspeak. Hannibal thanked Arceus for the miracle that was body language; it was the only, semi-fool proof way of communicating with humans.
Shrugging slightly, the Sneasel stepped into the room, eyes narrowed as he scanned the many shelves lining the walls for movement. The creature's pink, feather-like ear twitched almost constantly, and eventually Hannibal turned his head to the right, to shelf near the floor. The movement the Sneasel had detected came from an egg with a deep brown colouration, decorated only with two tan, triangular markings, like beaks almost. The egg gently rocked back and forth, moving and shaking more violently the closer Luca came to it.
"Sel," grumbled Hannibal, motioning with a clawed hand at the quivering egg. The cat-like Pokémon seemed to be expecting Luca to pick it up; after all this was going to be his Pokémon and newborn Pokémon tended to view the first thing they perceive to be their 'mother'...
Meanwhile, Wade flashed Kiyoshi a quick smile. "Done your homework, I see," the aide spoke, nodding approvingly as he turned to approach a nearby cabinet. Trainers that knew what they wanted made his job so much easier. Not that he didn't like helping people out with their Starter Pokémon, oh no. It was good to see new Trainers examine all the creatures the lab had to offer before making their selection, but it could be dreadfully boring at times. Not to mention the mess that occurred more often than not when the Pokémon released decided to go out and play together...
A sigh of relief escaping his lips, Wade opened the cabinet he stood in front of, and drew two Pokéballs from it before closing the door and turning back to Kiyoshi. "I have a male and female Firecub here for you... Do you have a preference for a gender or would you just like to meet both of them?" [/blockquote][/blockquote] |
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Post by Luca Valentine on Nov 2, 2009 11:27:50 GMT -5
[[OOC: No worries, life comes first and sorry it's short]]
With a gentle nod of his head Luca moved forward towards the egg, watching it shake more and more violently as he grew closer. Then when a crack appeared on the egg he paused stopping at that distance for a moment before moving closer once more. The question on his mind being if the pokemon would actually take to him, as well as it's gender. Then looking to Hannibal for a moment he leaned forward, wrapping his hands tentatively around the egg. Letting it move a little he carefully picked it up and look to Hannibal.
"So what now? Just wait and see or...." He paused as he heard a crack, turning his focus back to the egg in mild surprise. All he could do now was watch.
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Post by kiyoshi on Nov 5, 2009 1:59:19 GMT -5
"Well, I'm very fond of fire types.I was raised by some fire types after I lost everything in a house fire---and by everything I really mean everything.I made a promise to one of them I'd return for her one day so we can go on adventures together."said Kiyoshi, as she reached out to caress each of the two pokeballs.Sorrow and pain from the memory shined in her cerulean blue eyes for but a moment before she tossed her blonde hair over her shoulder, the fire in her eyes.Kiyoshi Namiki had always been one to keep her word.She would return for the Vulpix she was so close to."Hang tight my friend, I'll come and get you very soon now.Just wait a little longer and don't letany other trainer catch you."thought the young teenager.
ooc// Yeah, your health comes first.I haven't been on much lately due to being ill as well as school.
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Post by Wade Wilson on Nov 9, 2009 11:20:04 GMT -5
"So what now? Just wait and see or...."
"Sneasel." said Hannibal, the Sneasel giving a small nod in confirmation. There was little else he or Luca could do now but wait for the baby Pokémon to break through the shell and into the world... Well, correction, there wasn't much else Luca could do. Hannibal, on the other hand, darted out of the room, scurrying up the back of Wade's labcoat and jumping from his owner onto the desk he stood nearby, leaving the aide rather startled and trying not to drop the Pokéballs in his hands.
"Hey!" Wade protested, casting a sideway glare at his Pokémon, who was going through the drawers of Wade's desk, and quite unaware of his owner's annoyance with him. "Shouldn't you be with-"
"Sel!"
"Ugh, fine," the male grumbled, rolling his eyes before turning back to Kiyoshi. "Excuse me. Raised by fire type Pokémon? That's... interesting," he continued, a rather thoughtful expression clouding his face. That was certainly not something he'd heard of before... Gently shaking his head, banning those thoughts and the ideas for a new study to the back of his mind for the time being, Wade simultaneously pressed the center buttons on both Pokéballs in his hands, both orbs bursting open and releasing their contents.
It didn't take long before two Firecubs materialized in between the aide and Kiyoshi, both feline Pokémon blinking confusedly as they took in their new surroundings. All in all, the two Pokémon looked quite similar in appearance, save for the fact the male Firecub seemed to have wilder, longer fur. He also seemed to be the more playful of the two; while the female was still scanning her surroundings, the male crouched briefly before pouncing on the other, apparently much to her dismay.
Hannibal, meanwhile, had managed to retrieve a starter pack from Wade's desk drawer, and hoisted the small canvas bag onto his back. While weighed down a little by the extra weight, the Sneasel nimbly leaped off the desk and scurried back to the incubator room. There, the Egg in Luca's hands had begun moving more and more, the crack that had appeared on the top gradually growing bigger. It didn't take all that long before the tip of a long, tan-coloured beak managed to finally break through the shell; after that, it only took the Pokémon inside mere moments to completely break out of the Egg.
The Pokémon that Luca now held looked like a big ball of brown fuzz, all sticky because of the egg's membrane covering it still. The fuzzball had two claw-like feet coloured a creamy tan, and not one but two fuzzy brown heads on the end of two long, black necks. Shivering and chirping softly in a mixture of suprise and fear, the baby Doduo instantly attempted to push himself to his feet, wobbling around in a rather unstable fashion before collapsing back into Luca's hands.
Your egg hatched into a Doduo! Name: Your choice. Gender: Male. Level: 5. Attacks: Peck, Growl, Quick Attack Nature: Your choice. Experience: 0 Happiness Status: 0 - Neutral.
[img]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/plmfa/84.png[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] Your choice.
[b]Gender:[/b] Male.
[b]Level:[/b] 5.
[b]Attacks:[/b] Peck, Growl, Quick Attack
[b]Nature:[/b] Your choice.
[b]Experience:[/b] 0
[b]Happiness Status:[/b] 0 - Neutral.
[img]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/rsitem004.png[/img] Pokeball x5
[img]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/rsitem013.png[/img] Potion x5
[img]http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/rsitem023.png[/img] Full Heal x3
[img]http://pokemonelite2000.com/rsitem294.png[/img] Region Map x1
Credits added[/center] Rolling his eyes in a rather disgusted manner, Hannibal dropped the starter pack in front of Luca, briefly waving at the boy to get his attention and pointing at a small sink in the corner afterwards. After all, his new Doduo was still covered in egg-goo and membrane; it probably ws a good idea to wash that off first.
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Post by kiyoshi on Nov 10, 2009 12:04:28 GMT -5
"Yeah, you can guess that's why I'm the way I am."chuckled the young blonde teen.At seeing the two of them released Kiyoshi Namiki crouched down to their level, a smile on her face.Her gaze turned to the male and then the female Firecub."Well, hello to the both of you.Which one of you wants to go on a adventure?"she asked the two Firecubs out of kindness.Gingerly, she extended her right hand.She wondered which of the two would pick her first.
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