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Post by Mod Kris on Jan 31, 2023 18:54:41 GMT -5
Kurt Emerson, Morgan PorterCoconut and Illume made a good team together.
While their trainers talked, the pair returned after a bit to give each of their trainers two gray apricorns. They must have found a decent apricorn bush somewhere in the area.
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Post by Kurt Emerson on Feb 3, 2023 7:48:10 GMT -5
Kurt blinked as Morgan blurted out that she knew nothing of the type of Pokemon she just caught, and he gave her a crooked smile. "I've seen them plenty of times back in Johto," he said, "but admittedly I never raised one of my own. I believe their main prey is insect Pokemon, but I'm sure your Pineco can get used to store-bought Pokemon food. They wait patiently and motionless on trees for food and, as you say, if something provokes them, they just opt to explode.
"We have plenty of resources back at the main office," he continued. "We'll help you figure it out. I'm sure your Pineco will be just fine on your ranch."
Coconut returned in the time the trainers were speaking, and Kurt glanced down to thank his Aipom for the extra apricorns. "Let me know if you want to keep searching or if you want to hang out with us here," he said to his Pokemon. Pokemon Happiness: Coconut 1 (1/5), Apple (Maxed), Cashew (3/5) Morgan Porter, Mod Kris
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Post by Morgan Porter on Feb 3, 2023 8:29:06 GMT -5
Morgan blanched at the idea of feeding her Pineco insect Pokemon, but Kurt continued speaking and reassured her that there was probably some sort of store-bought Pokemon food that her Pineco would be happy with. She didn't want to stunt her Pokemon's growth by not giving it the nutrients it needed, but she didn't exactly want to feed it Sewaddle or anything.
Morgan also hoped that her Pineco wouldn't be too prone to exploding anytime it didn't get its way or something. Vivi had enough tantrums for her team, thank you very much.
She took a deep breath and smiled. "Thank you, Kurt. Guess I'm not as well-versed with raising Pokemon as I had hoped. It's good to know that I have back-up in you and Kris, at least."
Illume returned with Coconut and gave Morgan a couple of more apricorns. The Elgyem seemed to enjoy going off and finding things, and Morgan thanked her before Illume went off again. Morgan checked her apricorn box, finding that it was almost half full already. Pokemon Happiness: Vivi 7 (2/5), Horos 1 (2/5), Illume 1 (2/5), Thera (3/5) Ralts Egg: 17/20 Mod Kris, Kurt Emerson
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Post by Mod Kris on Feb 4, 2023 9:36:45 GMT -5
Kurt Emerson, Morgan PorterCoconut opted to continue to follow Illume, the pair evidently enjoying this task of finding and fetching goods that could help their trainers. This time around, the pair actually came back with three Chesto berries each for Kurt and Morgan.
Not too far from Coconut and Illume, a Kricketot seemed to be watching carefully, perhaps curious about the humans or perhaps due to the berries themselves. It then ducked amid the tall grass and shrubbery when a trio of Marill came crashing through the area in order to dive into the lake.
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Post by Kurt Emerson on Feb 4, 2023 10:15:57 GMT -5
"Don't worry about it," Kurt said cheerfully when Morgan thanked him. "We're happy to help. Gaia Island's main goal is to help others raise happy and healthy Pokemon." He paused. "I am well aware of how cheesy that sounded."
Coconut appeared with berries this time, and Kurt thanked him again, dropping the three Chesto berries into his pouch. He had plenty of berries growing to make medicines, particularly Full Heals. Maybe he should start selling those at his shop, too. Share the wealth with the other ranchers and all that.
Kurt did catch sight of the Kricketot, then smiled to himself when it got startled enough by a bunch of Marill splashing into the lake. Glancing over at Morgan, he said, "I'm going to go by the water, see what else is around. I'll hang out here as long as you want to."
With that, he looked up to catch sight of Apple still drifting around on the winds and went over to the shore to toss in his fishing line. Pokemon Happiness: Coconut 1 (2/5), Apple (Maxed), Cashew (4/5) Notes: Going fishing, . Coconut can still go and find some things, if you spawn that. Morgan Porter, Mod Kris
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Post by Morgan Porter on Feb 4, 2023 10:36:50 GMT -5
Morgan smiled, then giggled, at Kurt's words. "It was a little corny, yes," she said, "but it is a lovely sentiment just the same."
Illume returned with berries this time, and Morgan said, "Thank you. Why don't you stick around with us right now? You've found so many things, please take a break."
Kurt set up to fish for a bit, and Morgan ushered her Pokemon to stay nearby. She sat down gingerly near Kurt to join him, her hands cradling the Ralts egg that was beginning to move around a bit. She hoped she wasn't just imagining it.
Keeping her voice low, Morgan asked, "Is there any Pokemon in particular you're hoping to catch?" Pokemon Happiness: Vivi 7 (3/5), Horos 1 (3/5), Illume 1 (3/5), Thera (4/5) Ralts Egg: 18/20 Mod Kris, Kurt Emerson, literally just waiting for the Ralts egg at this point, .
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Post by Mod Kris on Feb 5, 2023 9:42:06 GMT -5
Kurt Emerson, Morgan PorterAfter the initial excitement with the trainers and their Pokemon, there was a lull for a few good minutes.
Kurt's fishing line was the only thing making ripples in the lake for some time. The line drifted back and forth gently with the breeze and slight waves that were being made on the water's surface until a sharp tug indicated something on the line. Trying to pull the line away from Kurt, a Chinchou briefly surfaced as it tugged the fishing line.
The disturbances to the water's surface seemed to bother a pair of Dewpider that were near the shore, the little spider-like Pokemon trying to stay afloat before ultimately going back to land. They stared in the trainers' direction, almost chittering as if to scold the humans for making something disrupt their time surfing upon the water, but they didn't seem inclined to go closer to the trainers.
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Post by Kurt Emerson on Feb 5, 2023 10:26:20 GMT -5
Kurt was enjoying the peace with Morgan and their Pokemon around them, and he didn't mind the small talk at all as he fished.
"Nothing in particular," he said in response to her question about whether he was looking for any certain Pokemon. He glanced up occasionally at Apple and then at Coconut, who opted to lounge on the grass and start to doze. "I specialize in Water-types and Ground-types, but I'm not too picky about what kind of Pokemon joins my ranch. What about you? Any special Pokemon species that you're interested in raising?"
It wasn't too long before his line was being tugged, though, and Kurt saw the Chinchou break the water's surface. He nudged Coconut and said, "Be ready in case I need you, buddy," as he tried to reel in his line closer to the shore. Pokemon Happiness: Coconut 1 (3/5), Apple (Maxed), Cashew (5/5) Notes: Going after the Chinchou Morgan Porter, Mod Kris
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Post by Morgan Porter on Feb 8, 2023 8:02:00 GMT -5
It was rather peaceful to relax on the lake shores with a friend and their Pokemon. Small talk dominated the conversation as Morgan watched Kurt fish, her gaze routinely flickering around to keep an eye on her Pokemon wandering nearby.
"Water and Ground sound nice," she said. "Any particular reasons why those types?" In truth, the two typings didn't really seem to go together, in Morgan's opinion. Of course, anyone could say the same of her type specialties as well.
Kurt asked about species in particular, and Morgan mulled on it. "I think an evolution or two of the Eevee family would be fun additions. Like Espeon and Glaceon. I also know there are a couple of Ice-type variants of Vulpix and Sandshrew somewhere in the world. Those would be interesting. What about you?"
A Pokemon began tugging on Kurt's line, and Morgan sat up straighter, more alert, just in case. She wouldn't really be able to do anything, but she wanted to be ready to move. Pokemon Happiness: Vivi 7 (4/5), Horos 1 (4/5), Illume 1 (4/5), Thera (5/5) Ralts Egg: 19/20 Mod Kris, Kurt Emerson
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Post by Mod Kris on Feb 9, 2023 7:19:01 GMT -5
Kurt Emerson, Morgan PorterThe Chinchou flopped, trying to yank the fishing line back. It fought Kurt's strength with its own, but the smaller fish-like Pokemon wasn't a match for the trainer. Upon realizing this, the Chinchou got close enough to the shore and emitted a Supersonic toward the trainers from its antenna's orbs. Chinchou | female | volt absorb Level: 15 Hold Item: none Water Gun | Supersonic | Electro Ball | Thunder Wave | Bubble Beam | ---- >> Chinchou used Supersonic
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Post by Kurt Emerson on Feb 9, 2023 8:21:48 GMT -5
"Look out...!" Kurt warned Morgan and their Pokemon of the Chinchou's Supersonic attack. Fortunately, Supersonic wasn't the most reliable attack, as the soundwaves were difficult to control, and appeared to miss them all.
Kurt called out, "Coconut, you awake? Use Swift." The Aipom was ready and did as was told, and Kurt hoped that the one attack would suffice like it did with the Chewtle.
Once the Swift attack hit, Kurt threw his last Lure Ball.
Coconut | male | run away Level: 26 Hold Item: none Scratch | Screech | Fury Swipes | Tickle | Sand Attack | Swift >> Supersonic missed! >> Coconut used Swift >> Swift took off 50% HP from Chinchou >> Kurt threw a Lure Ball Pokemon Happiness: Coconut 1 (4/5), Apple (Maxed), Cashew 1 (1/5) Notes: Trying to catch Chinchou. I'm also good to wrap up this thread after the Ralts hatches if you ladies are? Morgan Porter, Mod Kris
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Post by Morgan Porter on Feb 10, 2023 7:40:19 GMT -5
The Chinchou tried to attack, but Kurt's warning and Coconut's quick movements enabled Morgan to stay out of the way. She gathered her own Pokemon to her, ensuring the Supersonic didn't hit any of them, and actually opted to return Vivi, Horos, and Illume to their pokeballs.
Morgan turned away as Kurt threw a Lure Ball at the Chinchou, and the egg in her arms bounced. Picking the perfect moment to enter the world, the egg glowed, hatching in the makeshift sling into a young Ralts.
The Ralts sleepily glanced around before snuggling as far as it could into the sling.
"Oh, my... Perhaps it's time to go home," Morgan said quietly. Pokemon Happiness: Vivi 7 (5/5), Horos 1 (5/5), Illume 1 (5/5), Thera 1 (1/5) Ralts Egg: 20/20 - yay! Kurt Emerson, Mod Kris, sounds fine with me! Thanks for this thread, guys!
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Post by Mod Kris on Feb 11, 2023 9:05:39 GMT -5
Morgan Porter, Kurt Emerson, Coconut gained 15 exp. points! Coconut grew to level 27! The Chinchou wasn't expecting the power behind Coconut's Swift attack. The fishing line broke with the force, but it also left the Chinchou dazed enough to not resist being caught in Kurt's Lure Ball.
The lake itself seemed to calm after that brief battle.
Congratulations, Chinchou was caught!
[center][font size="5"](Nickname) the Chinchou[/font] [img]https://i.dstatic.com/images/pokemon/front/normal/chinchou.png[/img]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/2yYWaNT.gif[/img][img]http://i.imgur.com/ZyXpIMu.gif[/img] | female | volt absorb | water 2 | kurt emerson
Personality: + protective + (positive) - impatient - (negative)
Happiness: 65 / 150 (Started @ 65, Lvled 0 times [3 x 0 = 0], Fainted 0 times [-10 x 0 = 0], Thread points [0 posts / 5 = 0, remainder 0])
Level: 15 (0/15 exp) Hold Item: none Current HP 50%: [div style="width:100px;height:10px;background-color:goldenrod;"][/div]
Water Gun | Supersonic | Electro Ball | Thunder Wave | Bubble Beam | ----
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Post by Kurt Emerson on Feb 12, 2023 9:25:57 GMT -5
His last Lure Ball did its job, and Kurt found himself with another new Pokemon on his hands.
Also, he may be slightly blind from watching Morgan's Ralts egg hatch.
Kurt chuckled and grinned, saying, "Congratulations on your new Pokemon." Coconut retrieved the Chinchou's pokeball, and Kurt thanked him, praising the Aipom at the same time. Glancing up, Kurt saw Apple still drifting on the breezes.
"Agreed," Kurt said, giving Morgan a smile. "Time to go home. Thank you for the adventure." Pokemon Happiness: Coconut 1 (5/5), Apple (Maxed), Cashew 1 (2/5), "Chinchou" (1/5) Notes: Thank you both for the thread! Morgan Porter, Mod Kris
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