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Who: Everyone!
Where: The newly discovered island
What: After recent events, the people of Union could use a bit of R&R. What better place than a tropical island?
Warnings: Drinks with little umbrellas in them, swimsuits, idek

An island paradise, discovered just off the southern coast, less than a day's travel from the city. A strong enough Pokemon could easily carry their partner and others out there. It was hard to say just who sent the original message, but pictures surfaced, with the tagline "Don't you wish you were here," came over the warp bands' feeds, and, like Venomoths to the flame, people began clamoring toward this new found tropical get-away. Those who wanted to go would find it easy enough--with so many people making their way to investigate, for whatever reason they claimed (but let's be honest, it was probably the beach), one could just hitch a ride.

The island itself appeared untouched by human contact. The Pokemon were strange and different compared to the fare immediately around Union. A warm breeze blew through palm trees, carrying the scent of hibiscus flowers. The water, blue as the summer sky, was warm and inviting.

This truly was a paradise.

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Well, he did say "try" -- he's aware that Eren is basically a dirt magnet.

But hey, they're having a nice moment, and the water and sun and sand are all distracting and lovely and Armin is...actually enjoying himself, wow. So are the baby Pokemon, making little sandcastles, watched over by reluctant babysitter Meredith.

That gets a bit of a surprised look, then a very Armin-esque attempt at a joke. "That would be quite a commute to the Ranger headquarters every day."

Yeah, you're right.

[They'd find home one day. They weren't gonna stop until they did. He knew...he couldn't. He reaches over to put a hand on her arm]

I'm not gonna stop looking. No matter how long it takes.

He ponders. "He has grown a little bit since birth, but he's otherwise been pretty small. No doubt he will grow with time." Spur, meanwhile, floats down a bit to look at Armin directly.

Armin's response causes Hiroshi to blink a bit. Certainly, he could understand that on a logical level. Although considering his own relationship with certain family members... "I am truly sorry to hear that. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you."

Lies, of course. But the others hadn't been FAMILY, right? Maybe a half truth. "Will you be all right?"

[Armin follows along, curiously, leaning over and -- uh-oh, Sora, you hit the nerd switch. He instantly gets starry-eyed and overcome with geeky joy, dropping down to his knees and letting Famke scamper free, staring into the tide pool.]

Tide pools! We must be in the intertidal zones! These zones are submerged by the sea at high tides and during storms, and may receive spray from wave action, enabling great biodiversity among vegetation and other organisms!

[Have a look of absolute awe.] I've read about them, but never seen one!

Armin nods seriously, but puts on a smile when Spur floats to look at him face-to-face. "I'm sure he will. He's a very good hover-er, for being so young."

It's fortunate that he has Spur to look at, so he doesn't have to make eye contact as he states the facts. "It's my grandfather. He's the only family member I had, so I'll likely have to enter the city institution -- unless I can find someplace else to stay and hold it off."

A pause, then, softer: "I'll be fine. I have to be."

[He smiles and laughs at Armin's geeky joy. Even if the words do sound like they are right out of an advanced textbook, watching Armin's reaction is like watching the little kids back home react.]

Yeah, that's right! It's low tide right now, so it's a great time to look!

[He points at the different creatures]

These are Sea Anemone! They look plants, but they're actually animals! And I think there's a starfish in here somewhere...

[He gives a small smile, moving off his log]

That's fine. I'll follow you.

Wh-whatever! Just... chill out, you're gonna give me a headache if you're yelling at me up there.

'kay, wake me up in a squiddle while, then.

Not sure how long that is, but I'll manage.

I'm lighter as an Inkay. You want me to turn back?

...sure, what the hell, I can carry an Inkay around. Do it to it.

Okaaaaaay.

[And suddenly the hat is lighter.]

"Oh, you were watching?"

Who wasn't, honestly? But Feliks isn't used to getting that much attention, and Red seems to have stumbled on the surefire way to evaporate his awkward-fits: flattering him and his Pokémon. He downright preens, sitting up a little straighter and grinning brightly as he takes to petting the Dratini.

"My girls were way badass, weren't they?"

I don't remember Mist being all that stuffy.

[Armin is hunched down now, as close to the tide pool as he can get without actually submerging his head in the water. He listens raptly, propping his chin in both hands and giving the anemones a beaming smile.]

You know all about these things, don't you?

[The creature simply sat next to her, eating his fill as well. Such a laid back pokemon, or so it seems.

Humans, they have never seen one before but despite what has been told this one was nothing but kind. Tropius found her company well meet.]

[Chester panted hard, looking up at Eren with one eye winced in pain.]

Thanks... I probably would have been able to run to the beach if their heads didn't... explode?

I'm glad you heard though...

[That catches him off guard and he falters. Did he go too far? He was just trying to cheer someone up by showing them something cool!]

Uh- y-yeah. You could say that.

[For a second, Jade stares after the Feraligatrs, wondering if it's worth pursuing them. But they're out of sight before he can even begin to issue commands to his Pokemon, and he really ought to fulfil his duties by tending to the civilians, so he leaves the matter for now.]

[The tension flows out from his body, his intent expression relaxing into an amused smile as he observes Sakura's reaction.]

Well now, I'm glad that this is all settled nicely.

[His smile doesn't fade as he glances down at Red.]

I'll be sure to keep that in mind. [Jade's words are polite, as is his tone, but there's an edge of sarcasm in there all the same.]

Well--

[Red shakes his head and starts sloshing out of the water with a sigh. There were a few things to say but he thinks it best to just not and pulls on the pants when he makes it to them.]

I could fit about two more of me in here.

[But at least they're on, and a tell-tale ziiiiiip will let Yang know it's safe to turn around, he's looking up at the cliffs of the island.]

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That. That is quite interesting. Red watches with fascination, and so does Abby.

Which is a shame for the Charmander. Yes it looks like quite a bit of fun, but sadly it just isn't for him for obvious reasons. Red however looks deeply amused by it. "Man, you should coin a name for that. You might have a big thing on your hands if it takes off."

Abby pouts. {It needs some way to keep the water off...}

"Very much so."

Red smiles watching Feliks become less embarrassed, but doesn't know it's from the compliment. Though Red also has more to say on the matter. Constructive critism however can be a hard thing to deliver.

"They were. I enjoyed all your fights, but can I make a suggestion that will likely aid your battlestyle?"

[The birds ignore the Magikarp, but Bolt is ever curious and hops over towards the floppy fish, poking at it with his tail and a soft 'Pii?' sound.]

Aren't you afraid it'll get blown off or something? Plus it looks pretty bulky to go exploring in.

[While they are talking, a single Totodile comes running out of the brush, "roaring". It was totally there with the Feraligatrs the whole time, you just must not have noticed it.

It runs into Red's ankle and falls flat on its face.]

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