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bravenewworld2014-01-19 11:34 pm
tinytactician) wrote in bravenewworld2014-01-19 11:34 pm
~02
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[((Dated to post-cave exploration))
Tiny recluse is still tiny, but not so reclusive -- especially not now that he has a new friend to visit and care for (new friend is a Steelix named Gertrude, fyi). Armin thinks it rude to leave his buddy all alone in the Habitats all the time, so an escape attempt has been performed!
Granted, his grandfather has been extra-busy with council-y business in the wake of the ore crisis, so it wasn't that hard for Armin and Meredith to sneak out. But still, they're free! They're out! He should be feeling very proud of himself, walking along the streets like a normal civilian. He should be all but skipping along the sidewalk, perhaps whistling a cheery tune.
Except he's not. Because, as it turns out, bonding with an enormous Pokemon sort of leaves you drained, mentally, physically and emotionally, and Armin doesn't have much emotion strength to spare. So he's sort of creeping along the street, frowning, radiating a tangible -- literally; if any passers-by aren't psychically prepared, his emotions are going to bleed over onto them -- aura of discomfort, nausea and exhaustion.
This also means that if anyone with a particularly potent emotional state passes by, it's going to hit Armin like a ton of bricks. Case in point: the loving couple who sidesteps boy and Ralts, drawing an uncharacteristic scowl from both.]
Ug. Indecent.
[((Dated to post-cave exploration))
Tiny recluse is still tiny, but not so reclusive -- especially not now that he has a new friend to visit and care for (new friend is a Steelix named Gertrude, fyi). Armin thinks it rude to leave his buddy all alone in the Habitats all the time, so an escape attempt has been performed!
Granted, his grandfather has been extra-busy with council-y business in the wake of the ore crisis, so it wasn't that hard for Armin and Meredith to sneak out. But still, they're free! They're out! He should be feeling very proud of himself, walking along the streets like a normal civilian. He should be all but skipping along the sidewalk, perhaps whistling a cheery tune.
Except he's not. Because, as it turns out, bonding with an enormous Pokemon sort of leaves you drained, mentally, physically and emotionally, and Armin doesn't have much emotion strength to spare. So he's sort of creeping along the street, frowning, radiating a tangible -- literally; if any passers-by aren't psychically prepared, his emotions are going to bleed over onto them -- aura of discomfort, nausea and exhaustion.
This also means that if anyone with a particularly potent emotional state passes by, it's going to hit Armin like a ton of bricks. Case in point: the loving couple who sidesteps boy and Ralts, drawing an uncharacteristic scowl from both.]
Ug. Indecent.
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Should have watched where he was going--] UFF-
[It was more of a trip than falling.] I'm so sorry.... [Quiet voice squeaking out of the large individual. His Magby hiding quicking, pulling his coats hood over herself and Bertholdt's head in a rush.
He notices that Armin doesn't look well and yet he doesn't mention...]
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I-It's all right. [His Ralts, on the other hand, looks up and sends a wave of annoyance towards the lanky stranger and his Magby alike.]
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[What would be the normal thing to ask at this point? The other seemed rather tired, maybe comment on it? This exchange of small talk was exhausting..] You look worn, it's not good to over exert yourself or your Pokemon. [Was he in need of medical attention?]
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Me? I'm all right, just a bit tired. Th-thank you for your concern.
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What now?] ... Ralts favor urban areas because they are naturally urbanely adapted Pokemon. [He pulls out a Poke-snack he bought early (for himself shhh-) that was favored most suitable for urban Pokemon. Mixtures of dried barriers with a salty crunch.] Here..
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-- th-thank you. I think. Um. I didn't know that.
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[Feeling more open to speak if his eyes were fixated on the Pokemon and not the human-being.] I'm a member of the guard, there is nothing to fear..
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[Ooops. Armin is going to avoid eye contact now, in case he gets recognized. It's helpful that Meredith is the one being looked at, even if the snack is more important to the Pokemon than being polite.] I'm...we're fine. We're okay.
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Take good care of your Ralts, remember urban flavor. They put a sticker on the backs of Pokemon food and treats to help business owners know what is what but most common folk don't realize what they are for.
I'm sure you buy Urban diet but their are other, little things, that all Pokemon need specially. [That's the most he's talked to a stranger in a long time.. Of course, it's about Pokemon.]
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You know a lot about Pokemon, don't you?
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I'm a shifter.. so I understand Pokemon differently from humans...
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[Have some starry-eyed delight.] That's amazing!
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I was born human, though..
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I found soon after that the fire-types there showed a connection with me and around seven I transformed for the first time.. [He's not sure why he's telling the other boy all this information but in a way, it feels nice..]
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Oh, I see. You have lots of friends, then. [:DDDDDD]
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A-ah.. Pokemon ones... yes........
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Bertholdt.. [Please, no.]
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[Meredith will wave.]
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