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 Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:39 pm
She knew perfectly well where she was.
At least... She knew where she was about an hour or so ago... Maybe longer? Who was counting really. It was just a bit hard to tell location when all you had to go on was the blue pulse of the sea to your right, and the solid wall of blue expanse that was the wilderness to your left. Katarina city couldn't be too much further from here though, could it? She really hadn't gone that far from it...
A sigh passed her lips as she stopped walking, letting the waves of the rising tide wash in over her brown boots and quickly soaking through her white leg warmers. " Luca, where are you... " It was for her father that she was out here. She had to remember that. That was why she walked so far after all, and that was why she was standing here thigh deep in-... Wait, thigh..? " Ahh the tide!! "
She lost focus on her aura, the world going dark around her as she scrambled away from the rising tide in a panic, flailing out of the water on her hands and knees. Her Pink and purple faded dress was soaked, the large pink ribbon at the back hanging heavy with water down her legs, as was her white coat. Though by some miracle her black ear-styled locks of hair remained dry, held up with her red bow.
Blindly, she crawled forward through the sand just in case the waves decided to rise any higher, before shifting up to sit with a pout on her lips, legs twisted to the sides of her. " Sunset... Of course. Time for high tide. Now I'm lost and alone.. and soaked. Yaaaay. " She said sarcastically, rolling her dulled blue eyes.
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:38 pm
It was the perfect weather, and inviting, proving to cause the young trainer to stay outside the majority of the enjoyable day. He'd spent most of it in the city, walking around seemingly aimlessly, window shopping, and stepping into a few stores to inspect their wares... but he only bought snacks and food when he or Emile grew peckish. The electric mouse rested comfortable on the lithe boy's shoulders, as per usual, fluffy tail curled around the delicate tan neck, while the petite body kept nestled against the nook on the opposing side. There was plenty of attention the Emolga earned from passerbys, coo's and aww's, but he spared them no mind... even rolling his eyes at their annoying tones. However he couldn't entirely dismiss them, always pleased when one could notice his indeed adorable state.
Mako, on the other hand, would give sharp glares to anyone who got too close, or dared to reach towards his precious companion, even a snappy reprimand handed out to a few who didn't seem to catch his drift. This pleased his furry companion, who would nuzzle and snuggle affectionately to the boy to show his gratitude, a dainty hand lifted to stroke the pristine fur in return. After enough wandering in the town, Mako decided to head to the large body of water just beyond it, as he did every day. Flua was probably growing restless...
Evening was encroaching, which was a bit later than he usually went out, but the tides would be a different creature at this time. Surely his aquatic friend would appreciate that. His own little boots made soft, and staccato hisses as they sunk into the soft sand, a hand playing along the Poke Ball in his palm, pace a bit hurried as he looked forward to releasing the great leviathan. Emile was already on the job of making sure the area was secure, those large ears twitching and swiveling about to pick up on anything out of the ordinary. It was as Mako was about to call upon Flua to join them that Emile gave a little sound of warning, causing the trainer to give pause. Golden eyes flickered over towards the direction in which the Emolga's fluffy tail gestured, spotting someone laying on the beach...
Tch... great. Clear displeasure contorted on Mako's pretty face, eyes rolling with annoyance. Of course some rando would be here when he didn't want them to be. What ever. There was plenty of beach for him and them. Stepping up just before the waters reach, he tossed up the Poke Ball, which cracked open and burst with light, dispensing the massive Pokemon that was Flua into the sea. He entered with a great splash, and a long blissful cry, circling around into the depths.
But Emile kept his attention on the stranger... staring at their soaked figure with narrowed eyes, a few sparks popping from his cheeks.
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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:46 pm
At first, she took no notice of her company on the beach, distracted as she was by wringing the water from her dress. But the distinctive sound of a Pokemon releasing from it's ball was certainly enough to catch her attention. She straightened up in surprise at the sound, head tilting towards it before turning blind eyes in that direction. Someone was quite close... They surely had to have seen her. They didn't... mean to attack her with that Pokemon did they? Well. There was certainly an easy way to find out. "Hello? Is someone there..?" She called out in case they were further down the beach than she though. Frowning, she reached out, feeling around her in the sand. "Uhm, if you're there... Do you see a pink bag in the sand? I don't think it got washed out in the water." The power of aura was truly a gift to give her any sight at all. But she sometimes truly hated the limitations that could be placed upon her. If she was shocked out of it, it could take her some time to regain her state of calm enough to reactivate it, and nearly being swept into the sea was certainly a shock! She really needed to learn to pay better attention to her surroundings.. When she found Luca he was going to have so very much to scold her for. She huffed when she didn't feel the bag within her immediate reach, sitting back once more, and tilting her head back toward the sky to enjoy the feel of the sun. She did not want to go crawling in the sand and mud just yet looking for her few possessions.
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Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:04 pm
Mako gazed at his lovely Flua diving and curling, and threading through the water so happily... it was always a sight that made the displeased looking boy manage to soften his features just a tad. But the reminder from Emile of the stranger nearby kept him from relaxing too much. His arms crossed over his little chest as he glanced to the girl laying in the sand. What a foolish idea to do in wet clothes... it'd stick right to you!
huffing with mild irritability, he tried to ignore her, bending to prepare to take off his little booties and stockings, when the stranger spoke up. Instantly more sparks began to snap from the Emolga's cheeks, glaring over at her, as Mako gave pause in slipping a dainty foot from a boot. Looking to the girl, he stared awhile... before slowly scanning the sand surrounding them. She'd probably keep pestering for her bag if he didn't just get it now. How annoying. Sighing, he stood upright again, and turned to walk along the dry part of the seaside, golden eyes skimming everywhere he could. But it was Emile who spotted it first, naturally, the small rodent gently nosing Mako's cheek to signal to him.
The bag was nestled a little into some sand, probably from the impact of landing in it. Bending to pluck it up, the boy idly dusted the little particles off of it, and hesitantly headed towards the girl. Staring down at her, he extended an arm to dangle the bag over her, "Here."
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:24 pm
She blinked in surprise at the sound of his voice. She's begun to doubt anyone had even been there, let alone that they had decided to help here when she had gotten no response. But by the single word he spoke she assumes he found her bag. Reaching blindly towards his voice she gently motioned at the air a moment, missing by the side of the bag twice before her hand finally made contact with it, and she quickly took it with a grateful smile. "Oh, thank you so much! I don't know what I'd have done if I'd lost it..." She said softly, hugging the bag to her chest, before looking up in his direction, head tilting curiously. "I'm Aura." She smiled again, offering a hand back up for him to shake. "What are your names? An electric type, right? I can't tell which but I can feel the charge now that you're closer." Human aura's were so much harder to sense but Pokemon glowed so brightly. Even when she wasn't active 'looking' she could feel this one.
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 11:16 pm
He was surprised at the clear miss to grabbing the bag, a brow raising behind his large glasses, and heavy bangs. How could she have missed reaching for something so close to her? Staring at her a bit longer... he wondered... Was... she blind? Hm. Frowning in thought, he almost missed her gratitude, fingers releasing the band that was holding the bag once she held it securely against her chest.
Crossing his thin arms against his chest, Mako cocked his head and continued his puzzled stare. What was someone blind doing out here by themselves? Surely that was dangerous and foolish. He gave a somewhat irritated roll of his eyes, and quiet exhale of a sigh. Someone must have been looking for her, or what ever, right? The introduction made him glance at her hand again, not reacting to it for a good long while at first, before begrudingly sticking his own small hand out to shake hers; it was a firm shake, surprisingly for his petite size. Emile's own fur bristled at the acknowledgement that was made of him, pressing against Mako's neck to hide, looking basically like a fur wrap at this point.
"Mako." he stubbornly answered, "And Emile is the electric one. An Emolga." Flua had made his way across the water to peer out of it at the trio, able to lean his long, sleek body out of the water, with the rest remaining submerged, to sniff at the stranger. "There's also Flua, a Milotic." But back to business, "What are you doing out here by yourself, if you're blind? That's really irresponsible of you." he stated in a rather commanding tone. "Especially with it getting dark like this. Where are your Pokemon?" he demanded, easily taking on the role of a reprimanding superior or parent.
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:10 pm
"Oh, a Milotic too... It's nice to meet you all." She smiled brightly, turning her head curiously to the slight shifts in the water that obviously had to be the Milotic that had moved closer to them. She 'looked' back up to him however when he spoke though, head tilting in confusion. "Where else would I be? I don't really have anywhere specific to be or not be, and I like the sound of the ocean... Though, maybe I should walk quite so close to it. I didn't realize the tide was coming in earlier and I kind of got caught up in it. " She blushed in embarrassment. "Oh, a Pokemon? No... I don't have one. I was with my father, Luca, when we first got to Zatao, but we got separated. I haven't seen him in two weeks now I think." She shook her head a bit, looking down a bit sheepishly at the reprimanding tone as she nervously rubbed the damp fabric of the edge of her dress between her fingers. "But I'm looking for him! It's just seems to be a big island." She said thoughtfully.
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:28 pm
Mako's frown remained, but his gaze did rise to look around them again. There was no sight of anyone else here... Glancing back down at the girl, he gave a small roll of his eyes, "Yeah what would have happened if the sea grabbed you up and pulled you in, huh? or what if you kept stumbling about all drenched like that? you could catch cold staying in wet clothes." he huffed irritably, little Emile nodding along with the chastising Mako was handing out. "You should know to be more careful than that." honestly, people baffled him sometimes.
A brow crooked under his heavy bangs at her admittance... before his face went flat again with displeasure. Really this girl... so irresponsible. With a heavy sigh, his hands placed on his hips suddenly, and a hip popped out to the side with a shift of his weight, eyes narrowed as he stared down at her, "So I'm guessing you don't have a phone you can call him on? Or you both didn't make some sort of plan of where to stay when coming here?" shaking his head, he clicked his tongue to the roof of his mouth in an annoyed sort of sound. "You two don't travel much, I'm guessing."
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:53 pm
"Oh.." She frowned, rubbing at her dress again. "I'm sorry. Thank you, for worrying about me." She said giving the pair a bright smile. " You're both quite kind." "Travel? Well, actually the opposite. We're always done nothing but travel since I was really small..." She said, blinking up to him. "And, no.. We've never really been apart there's never been any reason for us to try to get a phone. We don't use money, anyway, so it would be pretty impossible." She frowned a moment before 'looking' back up to him hopefully. "But you live here? Maybe you've passed by him? He's a Lucario named Luca!" She said excitedly. "He's a bit grumpy, and, well, he doesn't like humans much, so maybe he wouldn't have gone near where you live but..." She bit at her lip, looking down with a huff. "That's why I have to look in the more wild areas. He's more likely to meet me out here."
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:08 pm
He gave another little sigh, but it was less heavy this time around. How this girl survived on her own, Mako had no idea. But at least she showed gratitude. Emile, on the other hand, stuck his nose up at her, and turned his head to smooth it under the boys chin, rearranging himself to face away from Aura.
Absorbing the information she provided, Mako nodded subtly. That made sense and all, but still wasn't too smart to not have some means of communication between them. Should they suddenly be forced to split up, then... well, they'd be in the situation they are now. He had at least a whistle for his Pokemon to respond to should there be a time they got separated. But his eyes widened... they didn't use money? So they were thieves? instantly a heavy frown set in on his features.
Though.... as the girl continued, his face went in a more neutral expression, trying to grasp logic in her answer. A.... Lucario...? he stared at her for a good long while, silently, trying to tell if she was messing with him, or if this was indeed true. When she concluded, Mako stared down at the sand between his booties. So that's how it was, huh. Hmph. Lifting a hand, he stroked along Emile's silky soft pelt, gently encouraging the small rodent onto the back of his hand. Extending his arm, he instructed the Emolga to scout the area. With slight disgruntlement, the Pokemon obliged, leaping high into the air, waiting to find the wind current, before its arms spread to catch and ride the breeze, into the forest beyond the beach.
Watching Emile until the creature was out of sight, Mako adjusted his glasses, "Look, we haven't seen him. But I don't think he'd find it too smart of you to stay out here, wet, and alone all night. The best course of action for now is to find a place to stay in town, and look for him during the day." he gave pause, "And we can help you, too. Since you don't have the money.." he sighed, shaking his head, "I guess you could stay with us." he eyed her get up, "and we'll have to buy you a new outfit, I guess. 'Til your current clothes dry, and what not." Flua gave an amused little melodic sound, at Mako's clearly annoyed state, but gently nosed his trainers cheek in appreciation.
"We'll see if Emile can see anything, and when he gets back, we can head into town."
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:31 pm
"Oh... I really don't want to be more trouble to you Mako." She frowned thoughtfully. " Oh! One moment.. I've actually calmed down." She smiled as she realized her energy had finally balanced. Her eyes slid shut in concentration, and she raised her hands over them slowly, fingers splayed wide as they took on a slow, dim glow. It was a risky think, pushing power into such a delicate area, but she'd long learned to balance the amount so not to hurt herself. After a moment, she lowered her no longer glowing hands, the power of aura faded from them as her eyes fluttered open, seeming more focused as she looked straight to the boy who was helping her, giving him a soft smile, as she examined the pulse of his shape through his aura. She could almost make out all the detail of his face when he stood so still... " Oh, Mako... Your aura is quite beautiful... " She said softly, not taking her dim blue eyes from him.
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:55 pm
He blinked at her somewhat curiously as she began to perform the ritual.. eyes widening as the glow began to radiate from her hands. What in the world...? But he didn't say anything, simply watching and waiting to see what would happen.
As they seemed to lock eyes, he was taken aback by her sudden compliment, heat warming instantly to his supple cheeks, instantly looking off with embarrassment. Never got used to that sorta stuff.. fidgeting, he cleared his throat awkwardly, "uh.. thanks." he murmured timidly, Flua giving another amused little song. Thankfully Emile arrived seconds later, gliding down to easily land onto Mako's shoulder, curling himself around the trainer's neck again to settle comfortably.
"It doesn't look like he found anything, but it'll be easier when we have more light." Mako concluded, glancing back to Aura. Only for a moment though, still feeling embarrassed by her words. Still, he bent one of his arms out for her to take, "We should get going, then. We can pick you up something before heading home, to wear, and then we can have dinner." he decided in a matter of fact tone, trying to regain his composure. He couldn't be getting all flustered, now!
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:31 am
"Well, alright. If you're certain." She smiled as she took his arm, using his help to get lightly to her feel. She carefully hefted her light bag onto her shoulder before she uselessly tried to brushed some of the wet sand from herself with a sigh. Shaking her head at the moment, she turned her head to her new companions. "Thank you for taking a look around for me Emile." She said to the little electric type, resisting the urge to reach out to him. He was adorable now that she could see the outline of his form, but she was not about to violate his space. She was certainly imposing on them enough as it was! "I really appreciate the hospitality, Mako. I swear, I'll find some way to repay you." She said softly, giving a bow of her head. Raising her head back up, she gave him a happy smile as she linked her arm with his. At the least it was a wonderful opportunity to make a new friend. "Where do you live at?" She asked him curiously. "In Katarina?"
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:39 am
He waited patiently for her to get up and comfortable at his side. Luckily they were basically the same height, meaning her arms wouldn't be at an uncomfortable level holding onto his. He started them off in the direction off the beach towards where the town lay much further off, Flua swimming along until it got to the point that he could no longer keep beside them. At that point Mako pulled out the Milotic's Poke Ball and called him back, promising a much longer session out in the water next time.
Emile glanced to Aura from the corner of his eyes, glaring at her, and turning his nose up again at her appreciation. He still wasn't so sure about her... but he wasn't sure about many people, besides Mako. "I'll be sure to bring Fontanne next time, too. If you have something of your dads on you, we could probably use that to track him easier." he thought quietly, "And even if you don't, Fontanne is good at picking up new scents, so... we'll probably be alright either way." soon enough, his little boots touched hard ground, and gentle grasses brushed against them. Glancing over at Aura, he frowned as he saw some sand still clinging to her, reaching over to gently brush some off of her arms, and shoulders where the particles had settled into the crevices in the folds of cloth.
"Don't worry about it. Just make sure you don't lose track of your dad next time. That'll be payment enough." he replied firmly, looking up at her hair to see there was even sand hidden throughout there! she'd have to wash up before dinner. He certainly wasn't going to have it tracking all over his little apartment.
"Yeah, we live in a small apartment. Only been there a few months, to save up for our next venture out." he mumbled grumpily. It'd been... more than a few months, though... but it turned out he didn't exactly work well in most stores, and had been fired more times than he cared to count. He was lucky enough to have the job at the bakery as he did. Even if he did have to stick to the back, and do all the baking himself, with only one other employee.
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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 2:07 am
She moved forward when he began, keeping pace with him, though she wasn't looking forward. Her eyes traveled in curiosity to Flua after she was dismissed by Emile, fascinated by watched the Milotic's fluid movements in the water until it was no longer possibly and he had to be recalled. She couldn't help but be a little disappointed, but she finally turned her attention back to Mako at that point, head tilting at the mention of his third Pokemon. So many... "I do have something, in my bag. We can try it when we come out tomorrow if you think it will help. Anything that can help my find Luca, I'm happy to try it!" She smiled brightly. "Don't worry!" She quickly shook her head. "Once I find him I'm definitely not losing him again! We're never going out on another ship, so no chance of ship-wrecks..." She shuddered a little at the remembrance of the storm that hit their ship of the coast of Zatao that left her washed up on a beach without her father. "It seems like fun, traveling with partners... I've never really thought to try to befriend and train a Pokemon before. Maybe I should try to find a partner to help me as well." She hummed. Especially if it would be a while until she could find Luca, she hardly wanted to risk being caught out and attacked by aggressive Pokemon she couldn't connect and reason with or even worse by criminal teams she's been hearing about.
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