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--I already told ya, Scout. I'm gonna take it apart.

[The young person fiddling with the warp band doesn't seem to realize that the video function has been turned on yet-- indeed, the image was in fact upside down in the midst of the investigation. A little Emolga continued to tug on it's trainer's collar frantically, chittering and pointing at something somewhere off screen. They were outside that afternoon, in the shade of a gazebo somewhere in the park. It was a terrible place to work, but a new face in town probably didn't have too many other options.

Frowning in concentration, the young person reached for a screwdriver and flipped the camera over so that both parties were now off screen. An ominous shadow splayed out on the ground beyond the gazebo was instead the subject of focus...]

What, is it snack time already? Do you wanna find Keith and see what he's up to? Maybe check out that noodle shop we saw in town for an early dinner?

[At this point, the trainer was obviously taking wild guesses. Each one was shot down with a negative squeak from the Emolga that steadily grew more frantic until a clatter indicated that various tools were being put aside.]

All right, I'll take a look.... [Silence followed, before it was broken with a small exclamation and the warp band was suddenly grabbed post-haste. One final, punctuating cry blasted through the feed before it was finally cut off:]

Why didn't you just tell me that we had company?!

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[Union, Observe:

One small teenager in green with a backpack full of tinkering tools running down the city streets at top speed.

One even smaller Emolga trailing after the teen, cheeping and chittering anxiously while it leaped from lamp post to lamp post in an attempt keep up with the teen.

One flock of Spearows, consumed by rage, chasing the duo with a fury that not even a drunken Pangoro could match. The reason for their anger: unknown... but it may have something to do with the pair of pokeballs that the teen kept on their person, hidden away from obvious view.

Where the teen's other pokemon was at remained a mystery, although Unionites who were fond of heights might encounter a stray Magnemite exploring the far reaching skyline above the city. It was immensely fascinated by the various lights and signals from the towers and Habitat that it was catching echoing reverberations of in a way that only it could understand.

An early dinner may not be happening that evening, but the day certainly brought with it plenty of adventure.]

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[Keith was ...pretty pleased to be leaving Refuge for the most part. Living underground did not suit a flying type, honestly, and when he saw the towers of Union, all he could think was I'm going to climb all of them. ]

[So while Pidge was off doing her tinkering thing, Keith was scaling towers and ledges, trying to get a feel for their new (probably temporary) home. He liked the architecture, if anything. The rest of Union would take some getting used to, but at least he could meet with the sky.]

[Of course while he's out there he runs across an unexpected friend.]

...Rover? What are you doing out here?

[The Magnemite, who thought it had been discreet in tailing it's trainer's friend, slowly spun around in place and levelled it's unflinching gaze on the human. Whirring softly, it drifted closer in the same way that a leaf drifts down a lazy stream.

Hey, the human was asking. May as well be honest and forthright about it's intentions now-- even if they couldn't use words to communicate.]

...

[Wait, really. He's actually a little surprised by that, but he cracks a small smile, raising an eyebrow.]

Does Pidge know you're following me?

[Another whirr, this one of a lower, softer pitch. It's hard to shake one's head when one's entire existance is being a head, but there were other ways to communicate.

The Pidge-ling was tinkering and exploring, and didn't need to know everything.]

[You are making him an accomplice, you realize this, Rover.]

[He snorts, shaking his head.]

All right, but I'm going to deny everything if you get in trouble.

[Another soft buzz. There was no such thing as an accomplice. They were just two responsible beings enjoying the view.]

[Well, all righty then. That was fine, Keith actually liked Pidge's pokemon. He gives Rover a shrug and goes right back to what he was doing-]

[Which was really leaping around the town via rooftop and getting a feel for the place. Though- there seemed to be a commotion down in the streets by one of the shopping districts.]

Huh. What's going on down there?

[Time to get a closer look.]

[The Magnemite swiveled it's gaze downward as well, zooming it's lens close to get a better look at the commotion. That was...

Oh.

That was bad.

Chirping and whirring, the Magnemite momentarily shut off it's magnetic resonance--

And plummeted downward with the force of a crashing anvil.

What do?]

[....LKDJFLKSDJFS WHAT. That definitely catches him off guard. Enough that he almost dives forward to try and catch him before he falls too far, but as he does, he gets better look and...]

[Oh shit, was that Pidge??]

[Look out, because there's definitely two things plummeting their way down to the streets, one slightly more on fire than the other.]

[The Pidge-ling herself was stuck at a dead end, armed only with her small blade and a frantic Emolga by her side.]

Looks like we've got no choice but to do this the hard way, [she said, eyes blazing as she squared her stance and readied herself to face the horde. She'd get a few scrapes, sure, but they were only a flock of Spearows. She'd be fine on her way out.

--But her attack was cut short by a Magnemite suddenly turning it's levitation back on, stopping not even a yard off the ground as if it hadn't plummeted over fifty just to return to it's trainer's side.]

Rover? [Pidge asked, surprised-- quickly followed by another exclamation.] And Keith?! What were you two doing?!

Dropping in.

[Said plainly as he pulls his sword off his belt, letting it extend to its full length with a flash.]

What did you say to them?

[He tosses her a quirked eyebrow over his shoulder. An indication of Keiths subtle but definitely there humor.]

What makes you think I said anything?

[She hadn't-- and it didn't even occur to her yet that they might be angry about the pokeballs she carried on her person. Her confidence was now bolstered by the presence of her friend, and she squared her stace to face the horde.]

Rover. Scout. Think we can take 'em now?

Spearow are ruthless assholes but that doesn't mean they attack without provocation. Most of the time. Probably.

[But he too squares his shoulders and gets into a stance. Seki stays attached to his shoulder, she's not really a combat 'mon.]

[Ready or not it's not likely they were far behind or waiting much longer for these two to banter. Keith swipes at the one that gets the closest, his movement creating an arc of flames to try and force them back.]

Who knows? They're a nuisance in my hometown, too.

[Gigas. She didn't want to state the city's name due to her own tenuous awareness of what had been happening in recent months. The distrust between the two cities had been known to her for a long time-- but, as an outsider and civilian. It didn't get personal until the military asked her family members to go scouting for them...and try to cover it up.

Not that anyone but Keith even knew or cared about that in Union. She planned to take her search one well planned step at a time.

The birds were a more immediate problem.

Pidge swats at an incoming bird as well, stunning it with the electrified edge of her blade and sending it careening toward the ground.]

Guys, can ya both hit the whole flock of 'em with a Thundershock? We need some breathing room around here.

They're a nuisance everywhere!

[He'd long since come to terms with where Pidge was from. That was something they'd worked out long ago and he was at peace with it. Pidge wasn't a soldier and she wasn't involved in any of the things that had caused him grief in his early life.]

[He takes a large leap back as soon as Pidge calls out that command, not wanting to be in the crossfire.]

[If that doesn't work he's got one trick of his sleeve but he's hoping to not have to go that far.]

[The dual Thundershock only hit a few birds, knocking them down for the count, and succeed in angering the rest of them. Cawing and brandishing their beaks, the horde united as if they were of one mind and made to divebomb the group.]

Ah, crap! [Pidge cried, looking around for cover.] I knew that wouldn't do it, but this is too much!

In a hurry, Pidgey?

[ There's a traffic crossing here, you see, Pidge. And Brilliance the Rhyhorn is stopped at it. Because Haruka Tenoh is a very, very safe driver. Naturally.

So what's up with the rush? ]

You can't hear them?

[The swarm of Spearows. She had managed to lose the worst of them by doing a full circle around the block, but their agitated squawks could still be heard by anyone who walked the streets. Pidge snagged the Emolga out of the air as it caught up and set it on her shoulder, so the little thing wouldn't get over it's head in panic.

Then, she just arched her brows at the Shiny Human.]

And it's just 'Pidge' I'm not some kid that gets in the way like a Pidgey.

[ Ah, so the birds are for you. Haruka listens to their approaching cries, looks at the traffic out of the corner of her eyes, and smiles to herself. ] Just a little longer.

[ The very last Graveler walking past as part of a construction crew begins stamping their way across the street....

And the Spearow draw, well, near-ow. ]

What is that even supposed to mean?

[The tools she had on her person were limited, and neither Scout nor Rover were at a high enough level to have any of the paralytic Electric attacks that would allow them a quick escape.

She needed to keep moving...but this odd person hadn't led her astray before.]

[ Three....two....almost there.... ] Hold still.

[ As the Spearow descend, as the Graveler clears the road, as the traffic on either side of Haruka and Pidge begins to move forward, she reaches down in an attempt to yank Pidge by the backpack up onto the Rhyhorn behind her. Couching it in an explanation that this is an Emergency, since she knows and respects (though she doesn't understand) Brilliance's dislike for this activity, she sends the mental impulse that all Rhyhorn, even lazy pleasant shiny ones, obey without question:

Run. ]

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[She held still as commanded, and didn't bother hiding her surprised yelp when she as suddenly airborn. Scrabbling to get into a safe position on the back of the Rhyhorn, Pidge clung tightly to her rescuer as they barrelled down the streets.]

What are you thinking?!

[She asked over the wind, not sure if her words would even reach the Shiny Human's ears. Not 'What's the plan?' or 'Where are we going?'

No. Nothing quite so nice as that.]

Hang on tight.

[ Racing Rhyhorn are prohibited on the streets of Union because of the damage they could cause when running. But Brilliance was never formally approved as a racing Rhyhorn. This is all completely legal.

And safe, naturally. Because Haruka is a very good driver. She can't signal with one of her legs, no, but with an inexperienced runner like Brilliance, mental nudges are a better idea anyway.

They tear off down the city streets, heading for the gates. Spearow have nice, easy channels to follow as long as they're in streets. But what if they're in woods? ]

Wha--!?

[She didn't have time to finish her sentence as she bodily pressed herself against her rescuer, not even caring that their proximity might be a little too close. This being her first time riding a Rhyhorn, she was astonished by the breakneck speed.

--Besides, she would need to duck her head once they hit the woods anyway. It was better if she was almost on top of her rescuer.]

[ Considering that riding a Rhyhorn is not unlike surfing atop an avalanche, they may be seeming to run faster than they're actually moving. But it's that sensation that matters, right?

Haruka just hunches over and spurs Brilliance on. Not bad. She puts up a head of steam when she wants to! ]

Where--

[Pidge held her tongue as they hit a bump in the path onto the forest, not wanting to bite off her tongue while her bones rattled from head to toe. Inching closer (as if that was possible), she leaned in toward Haruka's ear.]

Where are we going?

This is nothing. [ Haruka risks a look back. Have they lost the Spearow yet? ]

[It's hard to tell with all of the branches surrounding them, but the distant cries of the angry horde can be heard above the canopy. Pidge casts a worried look upward before blurting out:]

What's that even supposed to mean?

[ Haruka just focuses forward. Brilliance isn't used to this; her reflexes aren't as honed as Haruka's.

Still, this isn't good. They haven't been able to shake the Spearow fully.

Haruka swerves Brilliance and points her for the Forest Shrine. ]

[Pidge just squeaks in surprise and clings tighter, trying not to get flung off in this sudden turn!]

[ Don't worry, Pidgey. There's a method to this. The Forest Shrine is a place of tranquility and peace - Haruka doesn't know what's up with the place, exactly, as she's scouted it on DDF business and found exactly 0 gods. But she's not above using the place's reputation, or any powers it might possess, to try and drive off their opponents

or at least give her a clearing for a standoff. ]

[The plan might just work! Not that Pidge puts much stock in superstitions, but she's willing to trust the judgement of a Union native in instances such as these.

Besides, she was savvy enough to realize that she couldn't take on a horde of Spearows all by herself.]

[ When Brilliance realizes where they're going, she puts on extra speed - though it's not so much a memory as an impression, a realization she knows this scent, and that it makes her feel good. So they will find themselves, sooner rather than later, careening up to the clearing and turning around.

At which point Haruka dismounts to block the path they just used.

She looks up at the sky, to see if there are any Spearow there. She can only stand for so long without her crutch - she shouldn't be standing at all; all her weight is on one leg - but she doesn't have to actually be invincible, here. Just project the impression thereof. ] Is there a problem?

[It was only when Haruka dismounted from the Rhyhorn that Pidge noticed the heavy cast on her leg-- she had missed it in the hub bub, but now she stared at the magnificent woman in dismay as a few of the braver Spearows landed a 'safe' distance away. The Shrine was indeed a special place, and even the angriest members of the horde felt compelled to respect that.

Ruffling it's feathers, the apparent leader of the hoodlums peered at Haruka with an irritable clatter of it's beak and flared it's wings to make itself seem bigger than it actually was. Defensive posturing, Pidge recognized. Anyone who paid attention to the pokemon in the wilderness would recognize such behavior. A tense moment passed before the Spearow swung it's gaze at Pidge in an unmistakeable Leer and flew off.

Heaving a sigh of relief, Pidge dismounted and stood beside Haruka. Hold onto her shoulder if you want-- she won't push her luck by suggesting it.

She's just also probably a foot shorter than Haruka. Have fun.]

You didn't need to go so far to help, [She said quietly, seeming somewhat embarrassed.] And it's not like I'm ungrateful, but...

...Why did you do it?

You needed a ride, right?

[ Haruka shrugs. Honestly, she herself agrees she probably overdid that - and had better get back to her Rhyhorn before she either pitches over or, heavens forbid, has to support herself on the smol. Back she goes. ] I wasn't doing anything today anyway.

[For someone who wasn't doing anything, Haruka certainly seemed like she was trying to do something with her time. It probably had something to do with that heavy looking cast on her leg, Pidge decided-- but, the timing of the intervention couldn't have been better.]

You're right, I did need one. [She said, grinning now to match the mood. If her rescuer wasn't worried, then there was probably no need to feel embarrassed or ashamed about it. Pidge climbed up on the Rhyhorn's back once again and settled herself in, finding a more stable position so she wouldn't need to squish herself against Haruka so much.

It would also give Scout a chance to breathe. The little Emolga had been hiding in her baggy shirt for the entire ride.]

If you've got nothing to do, do you mind showing me some places around the city? I'm interested in whatever the downtown's got to offer.

[She was a city kid at heart. She couldn't help it.]

You're a cheeky little Skitty. [ Haruka grins. She can appreciate that kind of initiative, actually. Or at least find it cute.

Also, please note. She dropped the "Pidgey" thing. And people say she never listens.

Here she is aboard the Rhyhorn. Oof. Much better. ] Downtown?

[The Pidge-ling is very grateful for Haruka's acquiescence to her wishes. Being called a 'pidgey' was special to her, and it didn't sound right when others used that nick name.

The teasing words earned a short laugh in reply.]

Hey, sometimes 'cheeky' is the only way to get things done!

But yeah, downtown. Only if it's not a bother for you.

Don't push your luck. [ But from the fact that it sounds like she's grinning, you'll probably get at least temporary cooperation from her.

Here they head, back to the city. ] Sorry for the detour.

No, I should be thanking you for the save, [Pidge said, feeling more comfortable now thaat Haruka was joking about it.] I wasn't sure what I was gonna do about them until you showed up.

[ Haruka would ask what happened, but she knows the area's Spearow aren't always bastions of sound decision-making. So she lets it drop. ] What have you already seen?

[ In the city. So she doesn't repeat any tours unnecessarily.

Haruka Tenoh does nothing unnecessary. ]

Mostly just the areas around the theater and the market, [Pidge confessed. Really, she hadn't done much exploring yet because she had only arrived in town recently, and was so caught up in finding reasonable housing for both herself and Keith that she hadn't taken in the sights.

And, while she had seen some of the park, she had only gone there to get some space to work.

...She didn't plan on going back any time soon, either.]

[ Haruka nods and nudges Brilliance mentally. Brilliance is sad to leave this lovely, peaceful place, but anything is better than having to run again. So they return to Union at a pace she prefers.

Haruka does not understand this Rhyhorn, but to each their own. ] So it's an adventure.

[ Going places you don't have to go for sleep! Or food! Wow.

Gosh, you're cute. ]

[Oh, wow! Someone running so fast! And with others! Was this a race?

A very fast Houndoom joined the run, clearly happy to do so. It barked and howled as it ran, enjoying the run just for the sake of it.

It was also wearing a red collar with a gold tag... if Pidge had the time to notice.]

[She did notice-- but she was intent on ignoring the playful pokemon as best as she could, until it literally got in her way.]

Come on~! [She said, trying to scoot around the Houndoom.] I don't have time to play today!

[The Houndoom didn't seem to care. This person was still running, so it was still running along with them! It was just too much fun.

That was until it stopped suddenly (and, unfortunately, right in front of Pidge) to listen to something almost inaudible, at least, to normal humans. If Pidge had great hearing, it sounded like a dog whistle.

Which was when a Duskull appeared, bobbing along leisurely.]

C'mon, Solo. If the kid says buzz off, you need to buzz off.

[As for those Pidgeys in pursuit? They were suddenly startled off by a very large shiny Charizard inserting itself between the flock and Pidge, taking on a protective stance.]

What in the...?

[...She wasn't complaining about the rescue-- no, not at all! But nearly being tripped by a Houndoom and having a giant (and Shiny!) Charizard physically block the passage of Spearows was not what she had anticipated that day.

Reaching a hand, her little Emolga found a place to land.]

....I hate owing people anything, [she muttered, feeling a mite embarrassed.]

[The Charizard snorted slightly, almost amused by the idea of a debt.]

No biggie.

[From where the Duskull had come from, Duo emerged as well.]

He likes helping out when he can.

[The Houndoom ran over to Duo, circling him in excitement. Did Duo see him run? Did he? Did he? He was fast, right? Duo patted the dog-like Pokémon on the head to try and calm him down.]

You okay? Sorry if they startled you. Solo here likes to race anything that moves with any measure of speed, so seeing you run was like a magnet for him. [Duo shrugged sheepishly.]

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