Old Market Posts

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Morgan had decided that, in order to make money, she needed a few more Pokemon for her ranch. She was planning on going training soon -- maybe tomorrow -- to help boost up her Pokemon's levels, but today she was doing some more exploration and wandering around the island. She was still feeling the little trek up and down the mountainside with Nitrine in her muscles.

Eventually Morgan wandered toward the central area of the island, finding the harbor calming. Vivi and Horos stayed close with the crowds of people meandering around the port and Morgan soon found herself near Gaia Ranch. Checking her watch for the time, Morgan realized that Kristen's shop was open and she walked in.

There were a few goods for sale and Kristen had her impressive list of Pokemon available for breeding services, but what caught Morgan's eye was the green and white egg shining from inside the incubator case. Morgan guessed it was a Ralts egg, no doubt coming from Kristen's powerful Gardevoir and-slash-or Gallade. The price was reasonable and Morgan wouldn't mind trying her hand at raising a Ralts...

Tags: Kris Parker
Happiness Gained: Vivi - 0 (1/5); Horos - 0 (1/5)

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Morgan Porter
Pokemon Happiness: Princess - 0 (1/5)

A Swoobat suddenly came fluttering into the main area of the shop and flew around Morgan excitedly. After a moment or two of the dizzying greeting, the Pokemon dove back into the back room, where Kristen was heard talking to it. "Okay, Princess, I'm coming... Yes, thank you for letting me know that someone is here."

Kristen emerged from the back room and smiled. "Hey, Morgan. What brings you here today? Silverstone going well?"

Princess followed Kristen out and she cooed to Vivi and Horos. Hanging upside down from a shelf closest to Morgan's Pokemon, she enthusiastically said, "Hi! How are you?"

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Horos had jumped when the Swoobat had come flying out of the other room and then disappearing just as quickly. He had bumped into Vivi, who had bumped into Morgan, who had almost stumbled into the incubator tank. Thankfully, she regained her balance just as Kristen emerged from the back room.

With a small smile, Morgan said, "I'm doing pretty well, thank you. Vivi and Horos are too." She glanced down at them, ignoring the skeptical look Vivi gave her while Horos was preoccupied with watching Princess with wide eyes. "I actually was wondering about the Ralts egg you have for sale... May I buy it or is it reserved for someone else?"

Tags: Kris Parker
Happiness Gained: Vivi - 0 (2/5); Horos - 0 (2/5)

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Morgan Porter
Pokemon Happiness: Princess - 0 (2/5)

"Glad to hear it," Kristen said sincerely. Although she hoped that everyone on the island knew that they could come to her whenever they needed help with anything, she also hoped that everything would go smoothly for the rest of the island residents. Just because Kristen could and was willing to help avert disasters didn't mean she wanted trouble.

Morgan asked about the other Ralts egg that she had, and Kristen nodded. "Yes, it's still for sale. It should hatch soon, actually. It costs $750, if you'd like to do the transaction right away. Are you planning on taking it home now?"

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Morgan glanced once more at the egg inside the incubator case. Well, she wasn't doing a horrible job with Horos, if she did say so herself. Another baby Pokemon wouldn't be too much more trouble, now would it?

Digging into her wallet, Morgan said, "Yes, actually, I would like to take it now. Thank you very much, Kristen. For everything, really."

Tags: Kris Parker
Happiness Gained: Vivi - 0 (3/5); Horos - 0 (3/5)
Sent $750 to Kris Parker.

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Morgan Porter
Pokemon Happiness: Princess - 0 (3/5)
Notes: Got it! Thanks!

Kristen accepted the money and completed the transaction. She gave Morgan the necessary adoption paperwork and birth certificates that the other woman would need. While Morgan filled out what was necessary, Kristen took the egg out of the incubator and prepared it to travel to Silverstone Valley.

Wrapped up in a heated blanket and insulated case, the egg was safely traded to Morgan for the paperwork. "Thank you," Kristen said. "If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call me."

With a smile and a wave, Kristen bid Morgan good-bye and returned to her business, Princess flying right behind her.

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Kurt Emerson
Pokemon Happiness: Trek - Maxed

Kristen knocked lightly on the door to Kurt's shop to announce her presence as she entered the place with Trek at her side. She glanced around at the shop, her eyes landing on his lists of available Pokemon for breeding. She had been contemplating pairing up some of their Pokemon, but there didn't seem to be too many egg groups in common with their two teams.

But Kurt did have a couple of eggs for sale. A couple of Sentret and a Phanpy, by the looks of it. She smirked to herself -- it wasn't too surprising to realize that Peanut and Kiwi had gotten together...

[Kurt Emerson]

(Tags: Kris Parker)

"I'll be right out there!" Kurt had called from the back room as soon as he heard the soft knock on his door. At least, he thought someone had knocked. And, hey, if no one had knocked, then no one would be the wiser that he was shouting in his store, right?

Fortunately, Kurt hadn't been imagining things, and he beamed when he saw Kristen. Going around his counter, he wasn't shy in giving her a hug. "Hey, what's going on?" To Trek, he held out his fist for a fist-bump. "Trek, my man.

"So, what can I do for you?" Kurt asked, leaning against his counter.

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Kurt Emerson
Pokemon Happiness: Trek - Maxed

Kristen looked up at Kurt with a smile when he appeared. She returned the hug easily, always happy to see her friend, and she chuckled when Kurt held out a fist bump for Trek. The Grovyle, on his part, gave Kurt a crooked smile and an eye roll while performing the fist bump to humor the human.

"Not too much," Kristen said when Kurt asked what was going on. "Just coming to see what you got. I'm liking the Phanpy egg, I'll admit. I can pay for it now and take it home, if you don't have anyone else vying for it."

[Kurt Emerson]

(Tags: Kris Parker
Notes: I'll send the stats to you, Kris.)

Kurt's grin widened when Trek returned the fist bump, apparently used to Kurt's quirks. If Kristen's best partner was okay with him, then Kurt definitely felt special.

Kristen was casual in her response, but she mentioned the Phanpy egg. "You're the first to show interest in it," he said, "and I know the Phanpy will have a good home on your ranch. It's priced at $750."

With that said, Kurt got the egg prepped for traveling to Gaia Ranch as Kristen got the payment all set. After the transaction was done, Kurt stole one last hug before Kristen left.

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Kris Parker

Raphael was spending a bit of his time today going around to other ranches and seeing what was available. He knew Kris had an abundance of types, and she probably almost always had an egg or two for sale with all of her Pokemon milling about on Gaia Ranch.

He reached the shop, careful to be quiet. It wouldn't be a good idea to startle, say, a guard Pokemon and get hurt. He could remember how strong Kris's Pokemon had been way back on the old Gaia Ranch. Who knew how much they had grown since then.

Raph glanced around at the cases of goods and eggs, finding a few that piqued his interest. Both a Shinx and a Vulpix would thrive on his ranch, and he entertained the idea of buying both. It didn't escape his notice that both were a little higher in price than the standard species fare. Kris must have predicted some good egg moves or something to increase the price.

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_{Tags: Raphael Green}

Bryar entered Raphael's shop, breathing in a sigh of relief at the mild temperature of the place. True, it wasn't too warm outside with the season, but the sun still seemed much stronger on this side of the island than near his own ranch.

Bryar wandered around, looking at the few interesting goods that Raphael had on display. He wasn't looking to buy anything physical at the moment. Rather, he was there for a different sort of business, one that Bryar hoped both men's Pokemon would agree to.

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(Tags: Bryar Glasse)

"Hey." Raphael had heard someone enter his shop and came out to see Bryar. Regarding their previous, recent encounter, he added, "What's the matter, can't get enough of me?"

He leaned against his counter casually and asked, "So, what can I do for you?"

[Kris Parker]

Tags: Raphael Green

It didn't take Kris too long to meet up with Raphael in her shop.

"Hey there," she said, greeting the young man with a smile. "How are doing? Your team and yourself settled in your ranch okay?"

She noticed that he was looking at the couple of eggs that she had for sale, both of the eggs being of the types that were right up Raphael's alley. "Anything special catching your eye?"

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Tags: Kris Parker
Sending $850 to your account.

Raphael glanced up and gave Kris a quirked smile before allowing his gaze to drop back down to the eggs. "Hey yourself," he greeted mildly. "The team's good, and the ranch is fine. Great that we can fix it up how we want it to be."

Kris soon went into business-mode, which Raphael appreciated. He wasn't one for small talk. "The Vulpix egg," he said after a moment. "I think I'll take that one if it's not reserved or anything."

Truth be told, he was interested in the Shinx egg as well, but he figured he should save his money up a bit, especially if he was planning on visiting the other ranches around too.