paladinlost | 20th moon [video/action]

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20th moon [video/action]

Everyone, good evening. I hope this day finds you in good health.

However, this is not a social call but an inquiry. Does anyone intend to leave Cherrygrove for Violet soon? I have offered to escort a few people there, and I was wondering if anyone would like to join us. Having access to a Pokémon large enough to ride would be optimal, but we can share if it comes down to it. We would depart tomorrow morning. If you are interested, please contact me on the Pokégear or in person. I am currently at the inn, and would be more than happy to answer any questions.

[He can indeed be found around the inn, brushing his Arcanine's fur. If you have any questions, ask away!]

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[Flare might be easier to find, considering his size. And the fact that his tail starts wagging the moment he sees Xion. Cecil looks up when he does, and waves.]

Xion! Over here!

[ Hears her name being called and turns over- whoa that thing really is big. Slowly and shyly makes her way to Cecil and Flare, with her tiny Axel following behind. ]

Cecil. [ And turns to the Arcanine. ] And Flare. Nice to finally meet you.

[Flare barks back in greeting, and once more for Axel. Heya there~!]

You seem well. Did you have much trouble on your journey? I hope that hailstorm was not too troublesome for you.

[ Axel energetically waves at the bigger Pokemon. Hey, yourself! Xion shakes her head. ]

There were a group of bird Pokemon I encountered yesterday. [ Gave her a scratch on the cheek, too, so she's sporting a gauze pad for the time being. ] But Axel started breathing fire at them to push them away.

[ And at this, Axel makes a proud sound, almost puffing his chest, too, if possible. Yup, he protected his Trainer alright! ]

[He frowns a little.] It's a shame healing magic does not work here. [But his smile returns quickly.] Ah, that moment where they use their first fire attack, showing the great powers they will wield someday. Did he roast Pidgeys or Hoothoots?

[Flare shows his approval with a nod. That's right, burn all the wild Pokémon that attack your trainer! Roast them! Grill them!]

[ She blinks. ] You knew magic? [ At the question of whether they were Pidgeys or Hoothoots, Xion frowns a little in contemplation. She didn't get a chance to use her PokeDex on them to know that. ] I'm not sure. They were small, mostly brown and cream colored...

[ Axel hops in agreement. Arcanine, he wants to be big and strong like you, bro. To better protect his Trainer. ]

I know a few white magic spells, though magic is far from my specialty. [That description is very familiar.] Pidgeys, then. They can be rather vicious in flocks.

[Don't worry! One day you'll evolve too, and you'll grow tall enough to scare away even mean humans!]

Still... It's good enough to know them. [ She should know. Having been without a Keyblade and relying on mostly magic attacks helped her until she regained it. Xion nods at the new information. ] Yeah... But Axel fought most of them off. [ And gained a few levels for him to learn Ember. Even now, you can tell he's quite proud of that.

Awesome! Only time would tell, though... And if his Trainer doesn't try to get into the fray to try and protect him, though. Axel seems to slightly slump at that part. That got him so worried. ]

You were quite lucky to start with a Fire-type. Few Pokémon are strong against them on the first few routes, and they can keep the cold away from you. He'll be an excellent partner.

[There's a way to make sure she doesn't do that! Just attack all the other Pokémon before she can even see them. Trust me, it works! ...And sadly, Flare really does believe his own trigger-happy advice.]

[ She smiles at that. ] Thank you. And it's not just him I have, too. [ Just got back her own Togetic aka "Bell" from Sora.

That's... a good idea! This would also help Axel to get over his natural timid nature, although his triumph over the group of Pidgeys has emboldened him somewhat. Maybe Cecil can help his own Trainer get Axel stronger? ]

Did you catch another on the way? You did so much more quickly than I did.

[They'll have to stop to rest on the way, and Flare has a teamful of allies. Between the six of them and their trainer, they'll help Xion get Axel stronger in no time!]

[ Xion quickly shakes her head at that. ] No, someone I know gave her back to me... Apparently from the time I was here before, I had another Pokemon, and she evolved when she saw me.

[ Axel is so excite about this, in getting stronger and for the chance to meet more Pokemon. ]

That's good. Even if you do not remember her, I'm certain the two of you will get along. Did that person mention any other Pokémon you might have had, or was she the only one?

[There shall be awesome practice times! Maybe some Pidgey hunting, too, as revenge.]

No. Just this one.

[ Oooh, Axel'd be up for that. Stupid Pidgeys. They were just passing by! ]

At least you did not find yourself a whole team of previous team members. That would have meant quite a few missing memories.

[The bugs in Ilex Forest aren't much fun either. They're everywhere, and too weak to be challenging.]

Yeah. Though, it seemed like I wasn't here long enough to start that.

[ Bugs, shmugs! Axel'll just burn them away. Super effective, indeed! ]

Hopefully you'll stay longer, this time.

[Exactly! Burn burn burnburnburn, after a while you get sick of it!]

[ Her smile grows a little at that. Cecil, you're such a nice guy. ] Thank you, Cecil.

[ Heck yeah! Bugs won't know what hit 'em. ]

[He tries his best.] You're welcome, Xion. Do you wish to sit on Flare, to see if you'llbe comfortable riding him?

[Every so often, using Aerial Ace against them is nice- riding? Are we going riding I love riding!]

[ Blinks, and slowly nods, looking up at Flare. ] Sure...

[ Big dog is big, possibly a whole foot taller than her. ]

[Big dog is now lying down on the floor, waiting patiently for Xion to climb on.]

Sit like you would on any other mount. Try to find a position that is comfortable and will stay so for long periods of time.

[ Slowly and hesitantly places her hands on Flare's back and tries to hoist herself up on top of him. First thing she does notice is that he's rather warm, even through her gloves, and fitting his name right. Xion grips some of his cream-colored fur around his head to right herself on his back, but not gripping hard enough. Then she looks to Cecil. ]

I think I'm fine like this.

Very well. Flare, try standing up.

[He does so, as delicately and slowly as he can.]

You can either hold on to his mane or to his shoulders, but do not bring your arms around his neck; he dislikes that. It might not seem stable at first, but on the road I'll be right behind you, so you won't risk falling off.

[ Thankfully, Xion doesn't wobble as much as she thought when Flare stands back up to full height. She does take to holding onto his mane, but makes a note to follow Cecil's instructions. She nods. ]

Thank you, Cecil. [ She looks down at Axel, who's been staring up at them, and grins a little at him. ] I'll have to put him back inside his ball when we travel, won't I?

[Flare starts walking slowly, to get her used to the way shifts.]

During the first day, at least. After, you'll be able to take him out if you feel stable enough to hold him in one of your arm. But if you keep him out, he'll have to stay out until we stop. Otherwise manipulating the pokéballs would distract us, and we might lose our balance.

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