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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[ Bell turns and flies toward Cecil, practically shoving her face at him. Chirps. She doesn't know who this guy is! An enemy? Besides Xion's feet, Axel denies this, and Bell tilts her head at Cecil, then waves, holding her "hand" out to him. Meanwhile, Xion is rubbing her face for a moment, but keeping one eye open to watch Bell. ]

[He's dealt with Gyarados before; Togetic is nothing to worry about! (He hopes.) He merely takes her 'hand' in his.]

Well met, milady. Are you doing well today?

[ Shake shake shake! Bell chirps again. Man is a nice man! She even nods her head vigorously before her attention turns to the cups and flies over to one of them. Hot chocolate? And also, Cecil should totally help Xion get a Magikarp so she could level it to a Gyarados. For the lulz. And to get a Water-type in her team. ]

I think she does want some.

[Now that he has Bell's approval, he starts distributing marshmallows in all the cups. And he totally would, as he actually likes Magikarps and Gyarados. And likes warning trainers about the dangers of mistreating your Magikarp.]

A Togetic of discerning taste, then. I suppose I should take out-

[But before he can finish that sentence, a Clefairy, a Meganium, a Riolu, a Feebas and a Dratini pop out of their balls and throw themselves at the nearest free cups.]

-the others. Nevermind.

Ah! [ Well, that was unexpected. A whole party of Pokemon just... popped out, and she hastily scoops up Axel in her arms so that he doesn't get lost among them. ]

They all want some?

[Hey, they're not rude enough to trample him. In fact, Rosie even takes the time to wave before she returns to her drink.]

After all the snow and cold we had, I think they'd be happy to drink anything warm. Chocolate merely happens to be their favorite.

[ Xion tilts her head at them, and Axel wriggles in her arms. She lets go of him and watches him bound over to one of the free cups while waving to Rosie. She smiles at the scene. ]

At least they're enjoying themselves.

Who would not, while enjoying some homemade hot chocolate with good company?

[ Nods. She'd understand, at least, the fact of enjoying something while with friends or someone familiar. She did that often with Axel and Roxas. ]

Um, is mine ready?

Here it is.

[He grabs a cup from somewhere in the middle of the poképile and adds three marshmallows to it, before giving it to Xion.]

Thank you.

[ Smiles warmly and blows a few puffs of air at her cup to cool it down a little before she takes a sip. That is satisfying, especially in this weather. ]

About the trip, Cecil...

You're welcome.

[He starts drinking his own hot chocolate slowly.]

Yes?

What are the plans?

I was thinking of leaving at nine or ten tomorrow morning. Not too early, but not too late either. The journey could take as little as three days, but with two or three riders I'd rather not risk it. Therefore, we should arrive in Violet on Tuesday, in the late evening. That would mean missing the festival, but the only way to be there would be to leave after the fourteenth.

[ She nods after digesting all that information, then takes more sips from her hot chocolate. ]

On the way there, do you think you could teach me more about Pokemon?

Of course. Between the Pokémon I have with me and the ones I have in storage, I can use attacks of all types except Rock. I can show you a few strategies and how to counter them.

[ She looks interested about that, yup. ] You mentioned "storage" before... What's that?

For some reason, we are only allowed to keep six Pokémon with us. When we catch a seventh, its pokéball is teleported away. If we want to keep that Pokémon in our team, we need to find a special computer and exchange it for one of the Pokémon we have with us.

That's odd... but at least we know they're somewhere safe?

The Pokémon I took out of storage were always in perfect health. They must be well protected from attacks or accidents.

Where would we take them out of storage?

The Pokémon Centers all have the necessary equipment. It might also be found elsewhere, but they are the most practical location. However, that means that you cannot take out Pokémon while on the road.

[ Nods, then sips again. ] I understand.

[ Glances at Bell and Axel. ] It's still hard to believe I'm here...

That is understandable. It takes everyone some time to get used to it.

How long did it take for you?

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