A New Home (Kris/Kurt)

[Bryar Glasse]

Kris Parker and/or Kurt Emerson. Bryar has arrived!
Happiness: Poppy (1/5)

Gaia Island looked magnificent.

Well, from what Bryar saw as he disembarked from one of the boats at Central Port. There were a handful of other people getting off the boat with them, tourists by the looks of it. Rather, none of them followed Bryar towards the main office of the island to inquire about a ranch of their own like he was planning on doing.

"Be careful, Poppy," Bryar murmured to his Roselia as the pair entered the main office. Poppy was a little curious as to what was around them but she was cautious enough to stay close by her trainer.

Bryar himself rolled over his one suitcase behind him and gazed around the office, waiting patiently for someone to appear so he could get started on his own ranch, a new home for himself and his Pokemon.

[Kurt Emerson]

"BRYAR!"

Kurt had looked up from the back counter as soon as the door opened and, although it took his brain a few seconds to load, he recognized his fellow rancher back from the original Gaia Ranch days.

Kurt grinned, coming around from the counter and reaching out a hand to clasp Bryar's, maybe even pull the other man into a hug if he didn't mind. "How are you doing? Did you say this is Poppy?" Kurt looked down at the Roselia, remembering her as a Budew.

Notes: Woo-hoo!
Bryar Glasse

[Bryar Glasse]

Kurt Emerson
Happiness: Poppy (2/5)

Bryar couldn't help but laugh at the enthusiastic greeting he received, even if it did make Poppy squeak in surprise.

"Kurt, wonderful to see you again!" Bryar returned the hug and nodded as he glanced down at Roselia. "Yes, this is Poppy. She evolved not too long ago, actually. I'm grateful I was able to take her after the old Gaia Ranch closed.

"How are you guys doing?" Bryar asked. "I'm doing pretty well, thank you, although I'm hoping to join you guys here on the island with my own ranch."

[Kurt Emerson]

Kurt bent down to properly greet Poppy, saying, "Sorry if I startled you, Poppy. I'm Kurt. Not sure if you remember me from Gaia Ranch, heh."

He straightened up as Bryar made small talk, grinning and saying, "We're doing great! The island is starting to grow. Raphael just made his way back here recently, and we have a nice young lady named Morgan with her own ranch up in the northern region. I will be more than happy to set you up with your own ranch, as well."

Kurt, though, did pause and the wattage of his grin dimmed just a bit. "I take it, with your suitcase and all, you've thought about this decision, but it is a huge commitment. You're positive you want to be here?"

Bryar Glasse

[Bryar Glasse]

Kurt Emerson
Happiness: Poppy (3/5)

Poppy looked up at Kurt but did give him a shy smile when he apologized and re-introduced himself.

Bryar matched Kurt's smile with his own. "I am positive on my decision," he said confidently. "To be perfectly honest, I cannot think of anything I would want more in my life than to raise my own ranch of Pokemon, to keep them happy and healthy. Gaia Ranch back in Solaceon taught me that. It was nice to go back home for a little while, I will admit, but my home is on a ranch.

"So." He gestured widely. "If you'll have me on the island, let me know what I need to do."

[Kurt Emerson]

"Perfect." Kurt was appeased by Bryar's answer and began taking out all the paperwork Bryar needed.

"Alright, so what we need is for you to sign your life away," Kurt said, his tone casual. He pointed out each document in kind as he explained what they all were, such as background information and emergency contacts, and the prices. "A beginning acre is $1000, with each additional acre for $500. If you're importing Pokemon -- which it seems like you are -- there is a fee for $250 each just to ensure we can rush over some supplies to be sure they're comfortable before you establish everything yourself.

"This right here is a map of the island and the available plots," Kurt continued. "Each region is probably better suited to certain types of Pokemon, but you know what you're doing. Any type should be able to thrive under a good trainer no matter where the ranch is set up. Let me know once you picked a spot."

Bryar Glasse

[Bryar Glasse]

Kurt Emerson
Happiness: Poppy (4/5)

Bryar gave a soft snort when Kurt mentioned "signing [his] life away," and took a closer look at the offered map. He listened as he studied the map, glancing up occasionally at Kurt as the other man spoke to let him know that Bryar was listening.

"Makes perfect sense so far," Bryar said and eventually picked one of the little plots in the Southeast Region. Grass types had always been his specialty, after all. When prompted, Bryar added the Fairy and Bug typings to his ranch as well, figuring those types were close cousins of many Grass Pokemon.

"Thank you, Kurt, truly," Bryar said as he finished up the paperwork.

[Kurt Emerson]

Kurt waited patiently for Bryar to finish up the paperwork, doing what he could -- like inputting Bryar's information into their database and blocking off the plot that he chose -- when he could to make sure the process went smoothly.

Bryar thanked Kurt as everything was wrapping up, and Kurt smiled. "Glad to have you back," he said. "Make sure you go and explore the island and meet up with everyone else when you can. I'm sure Kris and even Raphael will be happy to see you again!"

He gathered the complete paperwork, filed it quickly away, and took out the keys to the jeep. Grinning, he said, "Shall we head to your new home?"

Notes: Yay for Bryar officially being back! Let me know if you want to respond once more or if I shall lock the thread at this point.
Bryar Glasse

[Bryar Glasse]

Kurt Emerson, legit responding to get that last post point for Poppy's happiness, . Thanks for the thread!
Happiness: Poppy (5/5)

Bryar couldn't help but chuckle at Kurt's words. "Even Raphael? Should I be offended?" Bryar's tone indicated that he absolutely was not offended. He knew Raphael as a good friend, someone who seemed antisocial but was just quiet.

Everything seemed to be wrapped up in short order and Bryar was careful in picking up Poppy. She was still learning where her thorns could go, after all.

Bryar grabbed his bag and shared Kurt's grin, following the other man out of the office. "Thanks again, Kurt. I'm glad to be back."