Pokemon: Dreamscape

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Celadon city.

"I don't really see why this is such a huge tourist spot," Spoke the raven haired male, lips a small, thin line in reaction to a city that, to him, looked just like any other city.

Tall buildings, over priced hotels, pidgey and pidove on every street light, and nosy elders watching youth with their hunched backs and beady, wrinkled eyes. His ghostly partner, a frosslass that usually seemed just as disillusioned as her trainer, hummed beside him, a pensive sleeve at her mouth as her over sized orbs scaled the towers that cast a cool shadow over them. "But I guess it is more lively than Pewter."

That was Jack. Either or, heard it both ways, maybe, the in between; he was a middle man, a grey area thinker, never too hot or too cold, an ambivert, and ironically ambidextrous. He was cool about most things, and was rarely overwhelmed, and even then you wouldn't be able to count on his face to give that away. It was consistently soft,
lax, no tension around the eyes or at the corner of his lips, pale skin lacking flush and his sapphire orbs emitting only a calm gleam. He was nice to be around regardless of your personality type, because he could hold a conversation just as easily as he could mind his own business, though his social cues and body language readings could use some teaching.

He'd entered the south end of the city with Rai, a courageous brunette that had kindly spared him the humiliation of having stung to death written on his tombstone. Non-surprisingly Jack had managed to disturb an entire hornet nest on the way here, and despite what the battle simulators in school promised, he was not able to wipe out an entire horde with his partner. A blast of ice hadn't even slowed them down, even when he strategically aimed for their wings -- then again, how could one hope for accuracy when running for his life?

Though she had wandered off to attend to her own personal matters, the two had decided to leave the city together just as they had decided to seek it out in each other's company. She probably feared he couldn't get to the next city alive -- Jack couldn't blame her. Now he just wondered what he'd do to pass the time.





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NEW, FROM FACADE! LIMITED EDITION PIKA-LINE MASKS!

Playfully, Sonny peeked out from behind a Raichu mask, shooting the camera, which never strayed from her face for a second, a coquettish wink. Her off white hair spiraled past her slender hips, of which were lightly covered by an airy, yellow dress which matched the cheeks of the mouse mask she held.

"Good -- good! Now pout!"

She stood in front of a grand set up of the franchise's merchandise, stacked masks, dolls, cute clothing and other things that, honestly, she had little interest in. It wasn't how Sonny dressed, nor was it like her to be playing cute for anyone -- but in front of the camera, she could be anyone, and the different characters came quite easily to her.

"Alright! Five minute break. Get the girl a water, someone."

Sonny wasn't at the stage where she had assistants just dying to fan her face -- hence why she was waving the mask in consistent motions against her skin, attempting to cool herself under the fixed lighting fixtures aimed at her best angles. When the staff wasn't looking, she sneaked in an eye roll, her thick, false lashes bending against her flushed cheek bones -- no, no, she was grateful for this opportunity, don't get her wrong. But on her breaks, she spent most of her time staring out whatever window she could -- it was worst when there wasn't one to gaze out of. Her eyes followed the trainers on their way outside of the city, clinging to their pokedexs or proudly baring their victory medals -- it was overrated then and still was now. Yet they were on their way, moving, seeing, being -- and she was... standing.

There were times she wondered if she made the right choice. But then she thought about how her hotel room was paid for, as was her chauffeur, meals, nails, outfits, make up -- trainers struggled everyday to house and feed themselves. She was fortunate, and wouldn't have it any other way. Even if it meant spending nine hours everyday trying to make a chimchar mask look sexy.

"Your water, Sonny."

"Thanks," Her voice was soft and professional, as was the delicate way she seated herself on a stool whilst the make up team gathered around to remove and then reapply her make up. Her eyes drifted to the feel of a weighted gaze on her, finally connecting with the sharp orbs that belonged to her scizor, of whom acted as a body guard. She flashed him a smile, and in response he averted his eyes, to which Sonny sighed. Her team was... adjusting.​
 
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"You guess? C'mon Jack, Pewter had what? A population of five hundred rocks?" The disbelief in Rai's voice was palpable and it was only made more obvious by the fact that she'd almost choked on her jelly donut. "Celadon is the most populous city in Kanto, it's Eugene's hometown - you know, that researcher who studied Suicune for ten years? Jack, it's the frigging City of Rainbow Dreams." Rai had never been to Celadon before, but she'd heard a lot about it from her dad. He'd even worked with Eugene for one of his wildlife shoots, and after hearing the story, the researcher had become one of Rai's many idols.​

"Hey, do you have any plans? Cause if not, we should check out the gym." A smug smile tugged on the corners of her lips, and Rai looked down to grin at the Quilava riding inside her messenger bag. "She uses grass type Pokemon, so I've got a good feeling about this. What do you say, squirt? You up for earning another badge today?"

The Quiliva locked eyes with its trainer. Flame didn't mind fighting, but he was hoping to at least catch a small break - that, and he didn't quite appreciate being called by his dreaded nickname. He nodded his head slowly, only to receive a fond yet rather rough pat on the head. Seeking safety, he dove back into his trainer's bag and curled up for a quick nap.

"Aw, don't be that way. Well... I guess you do deserve a break. We could always go to the park instead, maybe watch some
battles." Before anyone could protest, Rai had pressed a chocolate donut into Jack's hands and had skipped ahead to round a corner. It had been that way ever since they'd traveled together, Rai taking the lead and dragging the poor boy along. "Last one there buys dinner, deal?"​




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Celadon was alright. Over hyped, now that he remembered those brochures he'd read, but nonetheless a fine place to spend a few days. He'd already been here for half a week, he'd spent the first day messing around at a Casino, the second day seeing the sights and watching some gym battles, and the next few days trying to see if they had an underground Pokebrawl scene. They did, and he competed in a few matches and won a few prizes. Good clean fun, and he'd won five times in a row too—something his Jolteon was still proud of. Speaking off the cocky bastard, Vance caught sight of the Jolteon lying forlornly on the ground, resting its head on its front paws and looking bored out of its mind.

Figures, he and his partner, they lived for the fights and the thrills. Malls, they were boring. And yet, here he was, window shopping and trying to figure out which city to go to next. He didn't really have anything in mind, in fact, he was simply spacing out when his eyes landed on her.

"Damn, she makes silly masks look fine with a capital F."

As soon as the word's left his mouth, his Jolteon looked up at him and cocked his head to the side.

"No worries, bud. We'll be out of here in no time, just gimme a sec, alright?"

If his Jolteon could sigh, it would have, but Vance left long before it could voice its protest. Straightening his posture and slicking back his hair, he made his way toward Sonny and stopped. He waited for the makeup artists to finish, and once they'd left her, he pulled out his notebook and put on his least threatening smile. "Hey, do you sign autographs? I'd love to have one." There was a slight pause for added dramatic flair. "Truth be told, I don't think I know who you are, but I noticed the photo shoot and I couldn't tear my eyes away." Eh, maybe he was coming on too strong, but hey he was leaving Celadon in a day or two anyway, and it wasn't like he'd see her again. Whatever happened would be done and over with. "You make Pokemon masks look absolutely stunning."​
 
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