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tales of the abyss: anise tatlin

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[Anise was currently sitting at a large table in a quiet corner of the library. Papers were strewn about the table along with a few books open to certain pages. The papers ranged from previous tests to work she was currently doing for classes but the books she had acquired appeared to be on becoming a trainer and certain steps to take.

Seems like a certain meeting with a green haired boy sparked an interest in her.

Looking at the previous tests, one may think that it would probably be for the best she pursue different interest from school since she appeared to have mostly low marks with a few 100%s here and there.

Which may be why she seemed to be concentrating really hard on a book at hand. Her Eevee, Tokunaga, is the only one seeming to keep her company; doing so by staying curled up in a chair right next to her.]

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[Sync blew into the library with Scherzo on his shoulder as he strode quickly past Anise, giving her a polite "Hey" as he moved to the bookcases. He was really put off by Team Evolution, and the library was a great place to check for any possible signs that humans might have been spotted in the past. He suspected the Council may or may not keep detailed records off the public books, but he was hoping something may have slipped through the cracks.

This of course meant he had to be polite again as she had a good-sized table. Grabbing several books and piling them on a corner, he had a seat, and a chirp made him look over at Anise.]

Good seeing you again. I didn't think it'd be this soon, you studying up for a test?

[She was deep in concentration when a familiar voice pulled her out of it. Blinking, she looked up to see the boy she had met along with his Fletchling, Scherzo.

After a moment he started piling books on her table, apparently intent on reading with her.

Standing up, she reached over, cleaning up the careful mess she had made with her papers and books. She also made sure to gather her previous tests, picking up her Eevee before sliding them underneath.]

Um...Hey. And no, I was trying to make a decision about what route I should take in life, you know?

[Watching the abrupt movement, he looked amused while his Fletchling darted down to the table, hopping around a few times as it looked over all the books. Sync meanwhile opened his book, looking down at it as she spoke.]

Yeah. [He knew about that sort of thing a little too well.] What are you deciding on?

Just paths I can take...You know instead of school.

[She was planning on finishing school in time, she just, really wanted to be away from it. As a trainer, it seemed like she may be able to accomplish such a thing. Of course talking about it seemed to embarrass her, especially around him since she chastised him for quitting so soon.

Unconsciously Anise reached over, running her fingers through her Tokunaga's fur.]

I think that's everybody.

[Sync was a bit jealous she could suddenly sit down and plot out such things at the drop of a hat; he'd been essentially putting off a decision like this since he ran away.]

You having trouble with it or just bored?

[The girl was silent for a moment, just running her fingers through Tokunaga's fur a few more times before quietly speaking.]

Trouble...But not academically, though it may seem like it at this point...

[He closes the book and looks up. Scherzo chirps and tilts his head at the sudden action.]

Well don't let them push you around. Can you fight?

[She flinched at the sound the book made before frowning at his words.

She could fight a little, yeah. But at the same time who do you think would more readily be in trouble? She had thought about it multiple times, fighting back. Though the group of girls who deemed her fun to pick on as well as a threat had both money and a high social status within the school itself. No one would believe her if she tried to say 'These girls are bullying me because they see me as competition for the jobs they want in life.']

It's not worth it, it's better if I save my breath when it comes to those people.

Then why is it bothering you?

[Sync barely had any room to talk; when the pressure got too much, he ran away from his home, gave up his status, and is pretty much living on the run as he plays at being a Trainer.]

Do something. Quit, fight back, but don't just take it. Be better than them.

That's easier said than done and you know it!

[Her answer could easily be seen as her snapping at him, causing her to look immediately apologetic about it too.

She let out a soft, frustrated sigh.]

Plus that's why I'm looking into continuing my schooling while out there training. I'm not sure if they'd work on me with that though.

Have you tried talking to them yet?

[He leaned back in his chair, and Scherzo hopped closer, only for Sync to ignore him. He was thinking too now.]

Regardless, the first step is getting a Warp Band, you'll need to be able to bond with more Pokemon.

Not yet...I was trying to see if being a trainer was for me...

[It seemed like a silly reason but really she was thinking about her pokemon. She didn't know if her Eevee would want to fight and she certainly didn't plan on forcing him.]

So...Where would I get a warp band?

Jeez. [He got up, moving over to her, and Scherzo was on his shoulder again quickly.]

Get up, we'll find out really fast if being a trainer is right for you, then I'll show you where the Warp Bands are.

Wait, what?

[True enough, he didn't stutter, but his command did take her by surprise.

Hesitantly, she stood, giving him a questioning look. Tokunaga's ears flicked before the Eevee stood and stretched, hoping onto Anise's shoulders soon after.]

Just come on.

[The eventual destination was out in the Verdant Forest, just out enough to not put anyone at risk, but close enough that wild Pokemon interfering shouldn't be an issue. Once he stopped, Scherzo leapt from his shoulder, stretching at his feet.]

We'll practice a bit out here, on the trees and stuff.

[She could have sworn for a second that he was going to challenge her to a pokemon battle. Of course, there was another question entirely that she needed to be asking, specifically to her Eevee.]

Tokunaga and I need to have a small talk before we do anything...I'll just be a little bit away.

[Anise quickly made her way out of earshot of the boy before carefully kneeling and placing her Eevee down to have a face to face talk with him.]

Now Tokunaga, I know I haven't asked you this yet. But this is up to you too. I know we're friends but if I become a trainer you get to decide on whether or not you'd like to battle with me or stay home with mama and papa. So...will you be my battle buddy.

[Anise held out her hand. Tokunaga let out a happy bark before placing it's paw in her hand. Grinning widely, she gave it a tiny shake.]

Okay then! Let's show them what we're made of!

[Standing back up, both of them trotted back before taking up their previous places.]

Okay, we're ready now♥

[Not standing idle while they had their chat, Sync moved to set up a very basic dummy out of sticks, and attached a branch with leaves on it to the top. When Anise said she was ready, Sync nodded.]

Well good, have Tokunaga attack that dummy.

[Well...Seeing how her Eevee only had one physical attack move...]

Tokunaga! Use tackle on that weird stick thing he built up~!

[Unfortunately, Tokunaga had other plans. He walked up to the stick pile, swiping a paw at it to make it fall before looking up at Sync to give him what could probably be equivalent to the stink eye. Her Eevee was obviously not impressed. ]

[So Tokunaga wanted it that way? A smirk bloomed on his face as he looked down at the Eevee, and Scherzo hopped back onto Sync's shoulder, suddenly matching the gleam in his partner's eye.]

Scherzo, maybe we can have a small battle today after all.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

[Anise waved her hands, looking worried over this.]

I really can't afford to take Tokunaga to the Medical Center.

Jeez.

[Sync shakes his head, unimpressed.]

Well get him to show me something. I need to know what you can do together.

[Laurent, like most days, has set up shop in the library for his own studies. His books are piled high, and he's nearing the end of his current journal. He'll have to buy a new one on the way home to continue his notes. When he gets to the last page he sighs and looks around. There's not much activity, but he does spot Anise... and sees her "concentrating" face, which looks... a bit painful. Does he look like that when he studies...? Laurent hopes not. He hesitates a moment before packing up his things to leave, but stops to speak to her against his better intuition.]

What are you researching, miss? It looks quite intense...

[Not expecting anyone else in here, she visibly jumped when someone decided to wonder her to her little corner.

Looking up with wide brown eyes, Anise seemed to be frozen in place for a moment. It seemed more like she was caught doing something bad rather than studying for a final which made her look a bit embarrassed in the end.]

I...err...Was trying to research how to become a trainer really...I'm hoping school will work with me while I'm on the road since I only have two years left.

Ah... you plan on graduating early then? A lot of people do...

[Ahhh no, he scared her. Laurent fidgets a little, disliking the idea that he's probably annoying her or something. It probably doesn't help that he's so tall.]

I shouldn't bother you then......

Not really, It'll probably be on time or later if anything...Wait, what? You aren't bothering me at all!

[Did she accidentally intimidate him? Well she was acting weirdly secret over seemingly nothing at all.]

So, um...What's your name? Mine's Anise and this is Tokunaga.

[At the mention of his name, an Eevee perked it's ears up before looking at whom Anise was speaking to.]

It was a bit rude of me to just approach you, I'm sure.

[He adjusts his glasses nervously.]

My name is Laurent. It's nice to meet you, Anise.

[With a shrill 'woopa!' something blue pops up from under the end of Laurent's long jacket where he was chilling at his ankles, smiling stupidly up at Anise and her Eevee.]

Ah, and this is Shidora. He's usually quiet, I nearly forgot he was there.

[Anise gave him soft, teasing look.]

If it were rude to approach people, then how would anyone ever meet?

It's nice to meet you as we-

[Of course hearing a sudden noise made her jump a little. Causing her and her Eevee to look down at the Wopper by his feet.]

Shidora, huh? Hello to you too.

[Tokunaga tilted his head curiously before hoping down to investigate to other pokemon.]

[Shidora jumps up at her nice tone, then nuzzles into Tokunaga happily.]

He's friendly....

So... you're studying to be a trainer, Miss Anise?

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