HAVE SOME IDIOT

[exileforfreedom]

[Just because the island split a bit over a month ago is no reason for life not to go on as normal. And go on as normal, Red has. Of course, his definition of normal is still ridiculous, horrifyingly dangerous training regimens for both himself and his Pokemon, rain or shine, but the point stands. At least he remembered to take a lunch break today.

He can be found sitting against a tree, partially-eaten lunch in his hands, and wrapped in his cloak as usual. Why only partially-eaten? Well, it seems both he and his team have decided that it's naptime. The Pokemon - Pikachu, Venusaur, Charizard, Dragonite, Kangaskhan, Gengar, Alakazam, Wailmer, and Duosion - are all snoozing around the area. Red himself is unconscious, albeit for a different reason. His face is flushed, and if you come close enough to check, his temperature is definitely above what it should be.]

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[wanderingtrickster]

[Aw, isn't this a happy scene. Look at those peaceful Pokemon, that comfortably dozing ki---

...man, that kid looks a little flushed. Hmm.

This loudly dressed lady will just be weaving carefully between the napping 'mons to approach Red and leans down, getting a better look at his face. A couple of Drifloon bob silently in the air behind her.]

[exileforfreedom]

[Up close? He really doesn't look so good. Face flushing aside, he's also sweating and breathing heavily - even wheezing a bit. Not to mention the expression, nightmares can be such a pain, but for now all anyone gets to see is Red got himself sick.]

[wanderingtrickster]

[...welp. Yeah, this kid is sick. She doesn't even need to touch him.

The lady straightens up and... walks over to that Dragonite, careful not to disturb ALL the 'mons and make a fuss. Have a gentle kick to wake you up, dragon, followed by a "shh" gesture should you open your eyes.]

now with more appropriate icon!

[exileforfreedom]

[Custos awakes quickly, and looks prepared for a much ruder awakening before deciding you're not necessarily an enemy. Have a headtilt, since apparently you don't want him to talk.]

[wanderingtrickster]

[The Drifloons are just hovering silently behind the lady, who has her arms crossed behind her back now. No sin of aggressiveness, nope. She speaks up once the dragon is awake, in a hushed voice.]

You're friends with that kiddo over there, right? He's not doing so great. I don't think it's a good idea to just leave him out here.

[exileforfreedom]

[The point is no one except Blue and known allies is ever trusted off the bat.

Custos takes a moment to consider what the "kiddo" you're referring to is - he's never heard the word before - but makes a beeline for Red upon hearing that he isn't doing well. This isn't because he figured out what kiddo means, but because he had to check to see if Red was the one not doing well.

Of course, it's easy to tell once he's close. Custos promptly starts nudging Red with his head, trying to get the trainer on his back so he can fly him home.]

[wanderingtrickster]

[And of course we meant SIGN up there, oops.
She'll just follow. Oh, looks like the dragon agrees with her.]

I've got a place nearby, if you want to let him rest there for a bit?

[Pokeworld hospitality and all that. At the very least, she'll lend a hand to get Red on the Dragonite's back, if it'll let her. She's got enough arm strength to lift someone else up, no prob.]

[exileforfreedom]

[Red's lunch, all but forgotten, probably falls to the ground sometime during that.

The initial reaction is faint growling, but... Conflict. Taking Red someplace that might not be safe - they know nothing about this lady after all - while he's unconscious, or leaving him out here, or flying him home and leaving the other Pokemon out here... None of them are good choices.

Maybe he's trusting too easily, but Red's fever can't be ignored. The others would understand. Custos gives you a nod, ready to follow. If you do anything to his trainer - if you even try - you will be in big trouble with one hypertrained Dragonite. Not to mention the rest of Red's team, Blue, and Blue's team when they find out.]

[wanderingtrickster]

[The growling only gets a slightly tilted head. Either the thought of having any ill will hasn't even occurred to this lady, or she's ridiculously confident.

She'll just nod back, and take the lead. Her place actually is very close- it's smallish, but kept well enough. The door isn't locked, and one of the Drifloons floats in ahead through a window.]

[exileforfreedom]

[Or she's a good actress. A really good one. They've seen it before.

The house seems nonthreatening enough, but then, they've learned to never let appearances fool them. Custos will be keeping an eye on you and Red through the windows, since it seems like he won't be able to fit through the door.]