what would you do if you just got launched into THE WORLD OF YOUR DREAMS huh

[shirimasen]

[...who isn't experiencing culture shock as much as he is the total immense joy of being able to play with his Pokémon. He's got an interesting crew out with him (a Typhlosion, a Clefable, a Wigglytuff, a Bellossom, a Smeargle, and an Abra), and he's cuddling with them, as one is prone to do when one has never had the chance or thought of Pokémon being real.

(Well. He thought so, when he was like, eight or something? But he was a kid, and it hadn't been real. But these Pokémon -- they were! And his team from his Soul Silver game had been brought to life, just like that!!)

To the undiscerning eye, it might look like he's asleep. But he definitely isn't. Totally. 100% awake here. Really!! Just go over and see for yourself, he's seriously awake. It's not like he's his Abra or something, guys, hahaha, who the heck falls asleep in random places right --]

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also her mienshao is a guy called grace

[globetrotting]

[because i forgot to include that]

That's right. He helps to keep us out of upcoming storms. [A feeling of pride swells in her chest, and she pats the swampert on the head.] He can also move or break any rocks that get in the way, so he's really useful. He always likes a good challenge.

You said typhlosion was your starter, didn't you? [Ah, which one was that-] Bakudachi-kun, right?

wow cute

[shirimasen]

Right. [He smiles at the mentioned Pokémon, something warm wiggling its way across his skin.] They're fast and warm, and things tend to burn right to a crisp if they touch it when they're really mad. I haven't had that happen yet, since we haven't battled anything while we've been here, thankfully.

[globetrotting]

Not into competitive battling? Unless you mean a fight where he'll get really mad. [She turns her head to look at him, and then to the fire pokémon.] But he looks like the sort to love a fight. Didn't you say that too, earlier?

[shirimasen]

[He did, but ... Battling with Pokémon for real and battling with them in a game are different. He knows that. He really, really does.

So he's understandably hesitant to do any.]

Mmm... Yeah, but... I don't want to battle anyone right now, you know? [He pauses, trying to find a way to word his reason without it sounding weird.] I just like hanging out with them more.

[globetrotting]

[She wonders if he thought she was asking for a battle, but that doesn't seem quite right in her head either. But she flashes a smile over to him, shifting the bag strap around her shoulder.]

Well! It's a good day to do just that! And even gym leaders mustn't want to battle all the time, right?

[shirimasen]

[Honestly, he's not sure what he's trying to say either. Just... battling's not something he's itching to try out immediately..?

He nods though, feeling a smile stretch his lips.] Oh, sure! I don't know anyone who doesn't like having a break every now and then.

[Aside from teachers who just like giving more and more homework --]

[globetrotting]

Mhm! I haven't taken on a gym in a while, myself. [Oh, but speaking of gyms-!]

Do you go after gym challenges usually?