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[dreamingartist]

Oh-! [He woke up this morning and found a ball containing a little green lizard next to his bed. It looks...kinda intimidating? Not scary, but that face definitely screams "attitude" and he's not sure what to do next.] Um...hi. I've seen a lot of people with these balls lately, I guess I was just next on the list.

I read the instructions, so...I guess I'll be going to the Archway, then. I guess this should be fun!

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[never_go_back]

Oh so you have gotten into this little game as well, have you?

They're called 'pokemon', you know. They're a central part to Brock's life!

[She just says that to sound like she knows more than she actually does.]

Do you believe you have what it takes to raise strong pokemon? To defeat all that dare stand in your way?

[dreamingartist]

Oh yeah! I remember seeing one of them at Brock's side at the restaurant!

Well...I don't know yet, but I'm sure gonna try my best! I don't want to disappoint my new friend!

[never_go_back]

Indeed~.

['Try my best' is he? Kodachi simply smirks, but who knows, maybe he won't be a complete pushover?]

Very well, I'll give you some tips; what does your pokemon look like?

[dreamingartist]

It's a Treecko...actually, he's a Treecko according to the paper I got with his Pokeball.

[never_go_back]

Oooh, I see.. Well then this will prove simple enough; now pay close attention-

[She wags a finger.]

A lot of green pokemon like that one tend to specialize in 'grass type' attacks. They are, predictably, weak to fire attacks and strong against water type pokemon- Those kind are often blue.

Following so far?

[dreamingartist]

Yes, so far! [taking good notes, yep]

[never_go_back]

Excellent! Grass is also effective against ground-type and rock-type pokemon; ground are usually brown or tan in color, and rocks look like rocks!

[Kodachi looks pretty proud of herself, though her descriptions weren't as flowery as she usually makes.]

Now comes the important part; I am actually looking for other grass-types. So if you happen to capture any, do let me know, won't you?

[dreamingartist]

Right, ground and rock!

Oh, sure! I'd be glad to!

[never_go_back]

Splended! Best of luck on your journey, then.

[dreamingartist]

Thank you, Kodachi!

[skirtcladgunner]

If you go, want me to come? I don't think I got one, but who's going to object to a you having a cheerleader, hm?

In fact, I bet they'll be totally jealous~!

[Tori, no. Stop.]

[dreamingartist]

You know I wouldn't have it any other way, Tori! [bright smile] Treecko should get to know you, too!

[skirtcladgunner]

Well, great! I'd like to get to know your new friend, too. [Because even with the tough expression, the Treecko looks so cute...]

[dreamingartist]

I bet he'll love you to pieces. [He gathers his Pokeballs and lets Treecko jump onto his shoulder] Let's get going! This is gonna be so much fun!

[skirtcladgunner]

You think so? [She laughs a little.] One can hope.

[She's eager to follow Jeb when he moves to leave.]

[dreamingartist]

[And off they go! Jeb's nearly bursting with excitement to see this new field and meet more Pokemon~]

[skirtcladgunner]

[And Tori is just happy to be with him. Not surprising at all, really. She really has been latching onto him more ever since they reunited here in Genessia. Recovering from the hell that was Exsilium hasn't exactly been easy...]

assume she talked to him about it by this point?

[dreamingartist]

[He doesn't mind one bit, of course...after the things she told him, he doesn't blame her. He wishes he could have been there to help while she was going through all that and often feels guilty. But they're together here and that's what matters.

When they arrive at the field, Jeb gasps at the sheer beauty of it all. So carefree-looking, and all these fascinating creatures!]

go ahead! also, i need not apologize to you because you know i'm slow as shit. :P

[skirtcladgunner]

[As they continue to walk, Tori moves closer to Jeb, clasping his hand and allowing herself to be content with this moment. When they get to the field, her expression brightens.]

Oh, wow... this is awesome, isn't it?

[dreamingartist]

[He loves to see her smile like that, and he'll do anything to keep her smiling after all she went through. And it's hard not to smile looking at such a beautiful and fun place!]

It sure is! I want to start looking for other Pokemon, but...maybe it's better to wait for them to come to me?

[skirtcladgunner]

Hm... maybe, maybe not. But waiting to have them come to you sounds so boring, you know? Let's be adventurous, Jeb!

[dreamingartist]

Heh, I guess they won't mind...it's what they're here for, right? They probably figure people are going to look for them!