action; TINY DRAGON-TYPE AND YOU

[ingoodhans]

[ I forget if there's a thing for action logs but here we go.

Hans is glad to be back in Union-- hell, he's especially glad that he didn't have to lift a finger while he was in Caldera because wow. Hopefully tales of his awesomeness have spread throughout the city by now, but he honestly just wants to take a break.

The best thing to really relax is to shift, obviously. So if you should find yourself walking around Union, you may just run into a cute little Axew that is just walking around with his buddy, Sitron, a Rapidash that looks... well, just like any other Rapidash. So he's laying low. Right.

Shhh, as long as he just goes for a walk people won't know he's a shifter! That's the plan, anyway. I mean, aside from his little pink scarf, he's just like any other pokemon wandering around the city.

Maybe he just got away from his master, that's all. ]

((aka: If you've ever wanted to taunt Hans/have cute pokemon shenanigans, now is the time. Name the place and the time and feel free to bump into him or notice him or whatever floats your boat! ))

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[actsmagnificent]

[ This is ridiculous. Haruka has returned to Union as well, only to discover someone from the racetrack's been trying to get in touch with her. They want her to host a what? But she's retired. That's absurd.

She goes for a walk to clear her head. Which would have worked if she were watching where she was going below and not just above.

Watch out for a pair of very long legs, Hans the Axew. Their owner is lost in melodramatically brooding thoughtfulness. ]

[ingoodhans]

[ Oh. Oh, no.

See, this is what Hans hates about being less than three feet tall. People are so huge. He's normally pretty okay with it when he's just his usual human form, but people who don't realize where they're walking just have a way of not even seeing him.

He can try to dodge around her legs, but it might be too late.... ]

[actsmagnificent]

[ .....bonk.

Haruka looks down, startled. She's in more casual clothes today, but she's still dressed like a man. ] Eh - ?

[ Oh, no, a Pokémon. (Two, actually - she sees that Rapidash now, too, since it's kind of hard to miss.) ] Ah, sorry....are you okay?

[ingoodhans]

[ Well, at least she didn't fall on him-- that would've been a mess. Hans just sorta rubs his nose (adorably,) shaking his head. THIS IS THAT GIRL. Ugh... well, she doesn't know it's him, so he can probably work with this. ]

Maybe pay more attention where you're walking next time, huh?

[ Yeah, except that's all said in cute little Axew-squeaks. ]

[mastermedium]

[Sure, lying low is easy! If there isn't a deer walking around being interested in everything.

A grass-type deer, who gets a little startled upon almost brushing up against a flaming horse because she isn't paying attention.

When Kika nearly springs back into something else, Maya has to hold her back with her arms around her neck and quiet her.]

Shh-- Kika! C'mon, you're running into people, you almost stepped on that--

[What... what exactly is that? Is that a dragon type?

Maya and Kika both stare down at Hans, completely confused as to what he is.]

...Small thing!

[ingoodhans]

Wow, that's Axew to you.

[ Shit, Hans can't help but be kind of a jerk when he's in this form-- maybe it's the added anonymity. Yeah, let's go with that. He glares a bit, expecting some kind of apology. His rapidash honestly doesn't mind at all, but y'know. He's trying to take a day off, geez! ]

[mastermedium]

[Wow, small thing, you're suddenly 20% less cute.]

I'm sorry! [Kika's apology is a bit more immediate than Maya wants it to be, and Maya has to roll her eyes a little.]

She just wasn't watching where she was going. You're not hurt, right?

[ingoodhans]

[ The tiny Axew shrugs, shaking his adorable, spiked head. Sitron apologizes for his "friend's" attitude with a whinny. It's actually kind of funny, with the rapidash being practically twice his size. ]

It's fine... I mean, I'm fine. No harm done.

[sewingbox]

[Ruby had been on his way to get berries from the Habitat for making Pokeblocks when he sees the Axew walking around. Well, actually, he sees the Ponyta first. They're so beautiful and graceful... he's wanted one since they came back with them from that Caldera place! He admires the Ponyta from afar before finally seeing the little Dragon Type down beside it as well. Were they friends...? What were the chances two Pokemon wandering around the city together were already bonded? So he comes over, letting his Skitty down from his shoulder to say hello once he was sure her cute little knit cap was on straight.]

Hey, both of you!

[He knows Ponyta will burn him if he tries to pet it right away, so he leans down to Axew's level instead (not hard when you're eleven,) and starts to straighten his little scarf out of habit.]

Did your human friend give you this? It's adorable.

[ingoodhans]

[ Oh my god, child I'm so sorry but Hans totally bats his hand away, squeaking a snappy "Axew!" Which means something akin to... well, "excuse you!"

Good Savior, Hans is so bitchy. Sitron actually sighs. If he could facepalm, he would. He apologizes for Hans anyway. Is it better or worse that Hans isn't faking kindness today? ]

Please excuse him, he's... touchy.

[sewingbox]

[Ruby, sadly, can't talk with Pokemon, so he takes a moment to turn on his Warp Band to translate.]

I'm sorry, I was just straightening it for you. It looks so nice, don't you want to wear it properly?

[ingoodhans]

O-oh.

[ Well, shit. You got him. Vanity wins. Hans looks down at his little scarf, smoothing any wrinkles. ]

Um... Thank you.

[hawkethat]

[Hawke of course notices the Rapidash - it's pretty hard to miss, really, what with being a large flaming unicorn and all. Normally he would have carried on walking, but of course Scout chose about that moment to break off from the puppy pack tagging along at his heels to make a beeline for the Rapidash's Vulpix-sized friend, which is of course what she noticed.

Not one to discourage his Pokemon's making new friends, Hawke follows Scout, approaching the pair with a friendly smile.]

Nice weather for a walk, isn't it?

[He's mostly addressing the Rapidash, because Scout is busily saying hello to the small dragon thing, poking her little Vulpix face cutely at him in greeting. Hi! I'm Scout! Who are you?]

[ingoodhans]

[ Oh no.... Hans can grouch all he want, but actual friendliness is hard to deny. As much as he hates being tiny, he greets Scout with a SUPER CUTE smile. Ugh, no one tell his brothers. ]

I'm Kristoff. [ That's a lie. ] And this is Sitron. [ He motions toward the Rapidash-- well, at least that's true. ]

[hawkethat]

It's nice to meet you, Kristoff! This is Paladin - [She indicates the Lillipup currently investigating Kristoff's toes] - Sergeant - [The Houndour poking his nose at Kristoff's pink scarf] - And Captain! [The Growlithe who actually seems more interested in Sitron than in Kristoff. Lucky for Kristoff. Probably. Being surrounded by four enthusiastic puppies can be overwhelming, if you're not used to it.]

And our trainer, Garrett. [Last but not least. Hawke's just smiling in amusement and letting Scout do her thing, which she does with enthusiasm.]

Where's your trainer? Are you lost? Do you need help?

[ingoodhans]

[ Yeah, all these dogs... wow, someone has a collection. Poor Sitron looks more afraid to step on anyone than anything. Hans just waves them off-- your concern is wasted on him, unfortunately. ]

It's okay. We're just exploring. Sitron is from the desert, so he hasn't seen all of Union yet.

[thedivinevoice]

Oh...

Hello, little one.

[pause]

And... larger one.

[Given what she is, Tiki has a special fondness for young dragons, which she assumes Hans to be. The former Salamence Shifter will smile at the two.]

Going for a walk?

[ingoodhans]

[ Hans is, unfortunately, not as great at being in-tune with his pokemon side, so he just nods at the kind woman.

Well, y'know, with the way people have been treating him, this is actually pretty alright. ]

That's right. I'm showing my friend around the city while our trainer is busy.

[ Ah, the lies are getting more elaborate now. ]

[thedivinevoice]

Is that right?

[It is impossible to resist the urge to pet Hans a bit, of course, which Tiki will proceed to try to do.]

Did you newly meet in Caldera? There are still many of the displaced here in this city... I hope we'll be able to return them to their homes safely soon.

[toxicrevenger]

[Pamela's walking along when she spots the Rapidash and the little Axew with the pink scarf. It's actually rather adorable, and the scarf means he's probably got a trainer somewhere within Union.

It does have her glancing around looking for where said trainer might be, though.]

Hello there. Where's your trainer?

[ingoodhans]

[ Man, can't a pokemon go out in peace? Hans scoffs, adorable and tiny and cute. Sitron recognizes this girl, though-- which means Hans has to cut him off before he makes a fool of both of them.

Gosh, Sitron. Let an axew squeak in peace. ]

We're just out exploring. Sitron hasn't seen much of the city.

[toxicrevenger]

[Sitron? That name sounds familiar. Several people wound up bonding with Ponyta during their visit to Caldera and there was a lot going on, so she doesn't immediately associate the Rapidash with Hans.]

Oh, I see. How is that going for the two of you?

[aerial_ace]

[Out and about to pick up groceries, Cordelia notices the Rapidash first--it's hard not to, really. It seemed odd, seeing one outside of the stables, especially since most of the Rapidash that had appeared in town had come from those who went to Caldera. As it passes, she looks behind her to catch its Axew companion.

Strange.

Wait, didn't that scarf look a bit familiar?]

[ingoodhans]

[ Sitron notices Cordelia before Hans does. She smells familiar! She must be family... which means the Rapidash walks right up to her, happy to greet her. Hans turns, noticing his cousin a little too late. ]

Sitron, what are you--

[ Oh no..................................... ]

[aerial_ace]

[Thankfully Cordelia doesn't recognize Pokemon speak, however, it does seem strange that the Rapidash is so quick to greet her. She smiles.]

Well, hello there. Out for a stroll with your friend?

[Does Sitron like pets? What about pets with the promise of berries?]