Pokémon Palooza!

[capturespecialist]

Who: PokéSpecials (Gold, Silver, and Crystal), their new juniors (Naoto, Yuna, and Diarmuid), and a bunch of Pokémon.
Where: The wide park area of District 4, specifically by the lakeside.
When: April 12th, mid-morning
Summary: It's probably time for the new Pokémon trainers to understand exactly what they're getting into. Aka: A bunch of Pokémon trainer senpai seniors get to help out their kouhai juniors. A lot of Pokémon fun, probably! (Is Pokémon even a real word anymore.)
Warnings: Probably a lot of cute stuff and intense fussing, because that's what trainers from Johto absolutely do best. Also some responses will be slow (from me at least) -- feel free to threadjack where needed, seniors, since everyone's going to be in the same general area.

Crystal'd delivered the eggs to their respective trainers (Paras to Naoto, Horsea to Diarmuid, Totodile to Yuna) late last night, since they'd been on the edge of hatching, along with a request for them to meet up at the lake in District 4 -- as it was both fairly close and big enough for a big Pokémon gathering.

Luckily, it's a pretty nice day outside (or, well, it isn't threatening to rain -- that counts!) on the day they've decided to convene at the lake. The Pokémon are enjoying the pleasant spring weather too, though a few have opted to take to the water (Kingdra especially) instead of sitting out on the bank with their trainers.

It's just time to wait for the three new trainers to arrive with their baby Pokémon so things can get underway...

[ooc: phew! prose and brackets are both welcome, just use whatever you're most comfortable with.

also: the juniors should at least each make their own open thread for other juniors as well as GSC kids to reply to when they'd like. pokémon is all about forming bonds with people and pokémon alike -- let's keep the spirit going!]

Comments

[smallspot]

We are!

[Diarmuid turns his eyes from where Horsea is playing to look at Crystal. Said eyes are still wide with excitement.]

I am so happy that I got picked to have him. He's the best pokemon ever. Even if he does get me wet sometimes!

[As if to prove the point, Horsea picks that moment to squirt some water Diarmuid's way. The boy just raises his hand to deflect it and then wipes his hand off on the towel, giggling the whole time.]

I think he's sad I stopped watching him...

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[Crystal giggles too and gives Horsea a small wave.]

Seems so. Was your puppy freaked out about him? [It's something she's been thinking on. Diarmuid and Cucuc both have dogs, and while there's no indication Pokémon wouldn't get along with animals from different worlds... Horsea kind of looks like a squeaky toy.] And your little brother and his, too.

[smallspot]

[Diarmuid shakes his head no.]

Everyone was curious, but no one was...'freaked out.'

[The phrase is a little odd to him, so he says it slowly.]

We stayed up all night waiting for the egg to hatch. My brother and the puppies fell asleep, though. That is why they aren't here, though my brother wanted to see the other pokemon. I can't wait to take Horsea back so we can properly introduce everyone!

[The boy pauses suddenly, looking curious about something.]

Are we allowed to give our Pokemon names? Horsea is just the type of pokemon he is, right?

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[She nods as he talks, then grins when he asks if he can name his new friend.]

That's right, and you can. Mama's the one who got me into the habit of nicknaming my Pokémon, and Gold nicknames his too -- I think Silver's the only one out of us three that doesn't. That's probably just a personal choice.

[smallspot]

That is why I asked. Silver called Kingdra, Kingdra, but I heard you guys calling your pokemon different things. I was hoping I could give him a name.

[Diarmuid splashes some water Horsea who squirts some back at him.]

It's better to have a real name, isn't it, Horsea? We will think of something. I am sure my brother will help! It will be a very special name for a special friend.

Oh! That's right, I have to ask! What do I feed Horsea? Does he eat human food or something different?

[capturespecialist]

Bugs and moss. I think you'll be fine if you let him swim around the lake for a few hours every day though! He's already got the water squirting down pat, and there's plenty of mossy rocks under the water.

[Right? Yeah.]

You should probably find a pretty big aquarium to put him in to -- I can help. They like living in coral in the wild, and keeping him hydrated's going to be your biggest concern.

[smallspot]

Bugs and moss? Does he eat anything else? Would human food make him sick?

[Diarmuid asks because he knows that the puppies primarily eat dog food, but sometimes they give them human food as a treat. He wouldn't want to make Horsea sick on accident.]

I would be glad to have your help! Or...

[The boy suddenly giggles.]

I don't think they will let me put him in the big Aquarium with the rest of the animals no matter how large it is...

[capturespecialist]

[She giggles too -- probably not.]

Pokémon food back home is made from specific berries and other things to make it as nutritious and helpful to the Pokémon it's meant for, and since we don't have anything like that here [yet? though, it's not like she'd ever know how to make it exactly either] I'm hesitant on going with anything they wouldn't eat in the wild...

And if you can't get an aquarium, keeping him damp'll be okay. Towels, spray bottles, bathtubs... Stuff like that.

[smallspot]

[Diarmuid nods, very carefully listening to everything she says.]

I don't want him to get sick, so I will be very careful. We have a big tub and sink! I don't think it will be a problem keeping him wet until we can get an aquarium. Since the puppies like the park, I can also bring him to the lake. I am sure he will like that even better than just being in a tub, won't you, Horsea?

[Horsea bounces up and down in the water happily, splashing some water toward Diarmuid.]

Yes! That would be a 'yes.'

[For a minute, he smiles and then frowns slightly.]

If he does get sick, should I bring him to you or one of the other trainers?

[capturespecialist]

That'd probably be best. [She's not sure how they could help, but being around other pokémon helped them hatch and grow faster -- maybe it'd help them get better quicker too.] You're a good kid though, Diarmuid. I don't see Horsea getting too sick as long as you take really good care of him.

[smallspot]

[A shy, slightly embarrassed look crosses Diarmuid's face.]

Thank you. I am going to try very hard. Horsea is my partner and I don't want to let him down. Friends and partners don't do that!

Is there anything else that you think I need to know right away?

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[Hmmm... Crystal taps her fingers against her arms thoughtfully.]

Not that I can think of off the top of my head. [Apologetically.] But if you have anything else to ask, just come over. Gold and Silver live just down the hall too, if you'd want to get in touch with them instead.

[smallspot]

I want to visit all of you!

[Diarmuid throws his arms out wide, though he is careful not to hit Crystal. In the lake, Horsea bops up and down happily making waves splash against the shore.]

Horsea will get lonely if he never gets to see other pokemon. Besides, when we are ready, he needs to learn how to fight them too.

[capturespecialist]

[Their matching energy is enough to make her laugh; she clears her throat after a moment, smiling wide.]

With luck, you'll never have to fight. [Still... the living snowmen, the exploration day, other situations to come...] Your seniors'll take care of it all, okay? What's most important is forging a bond with your partner, not fighting other trainers or anything like that.

[Little kids shouldn't have to fight to protect themselves!]

[smallspot]

I am a knight! I am suppose to fight.

[He's just a little knight, but still...]

I know the bond is important, but...

[A small pout crosses his face.]

...I want to help protect people too!

[capturespecialist]

You're a kid. [Crystal ruffles his hair -- she doesn't mean to detract from his battle abilities, but she'd really rather him not have to fight. Children should have happy futures, free of obstacles, after all.] You should concentrate on keeping you and your brother safe instead.

[smallspot]

[Diarmuid starts to object--he's been training for over a year now, after all--but he is distracted, first by the hair ruffling and then, secondly, by the comment about protecting his brother.]

I'm the big brother! Of course I will protect him and Horsea can help!

[Even if Cu Chulainn will eventually grow up to be Diarmuid's childhood hero, in a way reversing their roles...]

[capturespecialist]

[Preferably by hiding, right guys. Right.]

Horsea's smokescreen is great for getting away without anyone noticing, so make sure you use it to your advantage. [Other than that...] That's pretty much all I can think to teach you. Right now, anyway.

[smallspot]

[Umm...he would prefer not to answer that question. Diarmuid doesn't like lying.]

Smokescreen?

[As if to demonstrate since it's obvious Diarmuid doesn't know exactly how it works, Horsea uses the ability in question. The sudden cloud startles Diarmuid into standing up, but as soon as he waves it away, his eyes are bright with understanding.]

I see! That will be useful!

[capturespecialist]

[She stands too -- she has to make sure everyone else is coming along smoothly, and it's as good a time as any to excuse herself.]

If you practice with it, you'll be able to control it like Parasee can control her spores. Well - not exactly like it, but you'll definitely get better control over it. [Another hair ruffle - sorry, Diarmuid, she's used to it.] I'm going to make sure everyone else is doing all right with their new partners, okay?

[smallspot]

[No worries, Crystal. It's obvious from the giggle that he doesn't mind having his hair ruffled.]

Then we will practice a lot! Thank you for taking the time to talk to me. I hope that everyone else is doing as well as I am! I will make sure to contact one of you if I need anything.

[He waves at her.]

Have a good day!