attack, walking calmly towards Sushi before using Faint Attack.

Kael narrowed his eyes at Sushi as it chose to block the attack instead of moving out of the way. As it counter attacked with Hydro Pump, Umbreon chuffed, planting its feet as it landed and released a barrier to block the attack, using Protect.

As the barrier faded, Umbreon went back on the —

flinch. But since Bisharp had to attack with its head, with its peripherals slightly muddy, there was a chance to dodge if Fidough could keep up with its speed.

removing the excess mud so it only remained in its peripherals, before sharpening its arm blades against each other as it moved forward to attack.

“Use Iron Head,” Kael said, striking back with a super effective move of his own. If connected, the attack would be devastating and could lead to a —

Moving in close for its own attack, Bisharp wouldn’t have an opportunity to dodge, taking the Mud Slap directly. Also to Nemona’s benefit at this close distance, the attack managed to splatter on the dark Pokemon’s face, slightly hampering its vision and thus its accuracy.

Bisharp shook its head, —

She wanted to see it all, but knowing how her trainer was in crowds, turned back and brushed up against his leg.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine,” he said softly, bending to rub her head before nodding toward the street. “Lead the way. I’m right behind you.”

eyes wide.

He couldn’t help but chuckle, reading the look on his partner’s face. “If we manage a breakthrough that makes this trip worth it, I’ll take you there myself.”

Now…his promise kept.

Kael stood at the fountain’s edge, watching her circle the plaza like a child lost in a candy store. —

rings caught and reflected the glow of the Prism Tower.

She’d seen it before, not in person, but on a small field TV months ago. A commercial for the city had displayed the plaza, its tower glistening while people celebrated below. She’d stared at it for a long time before glancing up at him, —

Both Kael and Umbreon’s gaze intensified as they focused on Sushi’s attack.

Without instruction, Umbreon widened its stance as its rings began to glow. At the moment before each strike, it would jump back a few feet to dodge before finally leaping in the air to counter with a Dark Pulse.

I’m looking forward to exploring either option, it would be good to have people in Lumiose.

If you ever want to explore a potential ship, would be happy to do so as well. I’m not interested in lewd for Kael and more so trying to build genuine relationships (platonic and otherwise) for him

Mirroring Sushi, Umbreon stepped forward, turning back to give Kael a confident hum before its eyes locked on the Oshawott.

The air around it shifted, as its hyper, playful energy immediately changed to show its now serious nature as it slowly paced around Sushi.

“The first move is yours.”

one battle, no substitutions. Does that sound good?”, he asked as he stepped back, opening the field up to be their battle grounds.

A small smile crept on his face as it was the same story with him and his Umbreon, his first Pokemon, and first real friend.

Looking back up at Rosa, he nodded. Normally he would apologize for Umbreon’s excitement, but this time it seemed like she met someone that matched her energy.

“A one on —

kicking off the battle with his Pokemon dashing with the intent of jabbing Fidough.

Type wise, it wouldn’t be that effective, but chip damage could prove useful and the move was a statement to not only show that he meant business, but if she held back or hesitated he would punish her for it.

Choosing one of the balls from his belt, he tossed it in front of him, unveiling Bisharp as his opener. Within his party, it was one of the better options in gauging an opponent’s strength and from a first glance it was easy to see it was a battle veteran.

“Use Suckerpunch,” Kael commanded, —

say the same about you. Your Oshawatt looks like it’s won more than its fair share of battles.”

His Umbreon also seemed to notice this, showing increasing excitement at the potential of a battle.

He’d immediately exhale a sigh of relief.

“That’s good,” he said before looking down at his Pokemon, resting his hand on top of their heads rubbing them softly.

“Thanks,” he said looking down at the Oshawatt. Despite being a pre-evolution he could tell it was as strong as they come.

“I could —

immediately running up to greet the duo, especially Oshawatt.

He’d throw on a shirt as he walked up to the pair, signaling for his pokemon to give them space.

“Sorry…they’re easily excitable. Didn’t think we’d run into anyone this early so I figured I’d let them stretch their legs.”