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Post by Dasha Laska on Dec 7, 2017 15:56:01 GMT -8
Dasha gave a small nod at the wave. “It might be a good idea to get an idea of the trial site first,” she answered. “That and … better to be early than late.” That was most always her mentality except in very niche things, heh. But— then her stomach spoke, and she paused. “Maybe… lunch on the way actually…” was the modified statement. It’d be a good chance to get to know the numerous café drinks and whatever else too since someone had told her they were better than anyone else in the world (and she wasn’t quite inclined to believe as such until she had one for herself).
She shifted, starting to walk. Bright Star rather quickly hopped up her legs and came to rest on her back. Absently, Dasha’s hand raised to pet her as she came down the stairs. “Are there any specific places you recommend?” she glanced back at Kai.
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Post by Takeki Kaimana on Dec 7, 2017 16:34:34 GMT -8
Hrmmm... "Not in Heahea," he admitted. He'd been here on numerous occasions and even some extended stays, but never lived here, after all. He knew he'd had some favorite stops back when he was doing his Island Challenge, but they were such vague memories now, and even if he could remember the odds of them still being around and using the same recipes and all... heh. Nah.
Brown eyes lit with a realization. "Ah~ But we're headed near Konikoni, actually." He supposed they could have looked for a hotel there, but this one was nearer to the airport and the ferry both, aside from being a personal favorite. "There are a few interesting restaurants there.. along with a few other things you might like~" He'd wait to elaborate on those, though. "So then, cab, ground ride, or fly ride?"
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Post by Dasha Laska on Dec 7, 2017 16:41:59 GMT -8
Dasha’s brow quirked a little at Kai’s wording, but she was patient enough to wait till they got there to see what that was about. The question, however, had her pausing for a moment. Cab was probably fine as was ground ride Pokemon, but the thought of flying up and being able to see the whole of the islands did have her interested— a little too interested but… “Fly.” Well that was decided pretty quick.
Though… she actually didn’t know how the ride system worked here. She could guess it was similar to the rental systems Era had had or that Veria had in excess, but then she realized Kai could just as easily mean fly their Pokemon, and she didn’t actually have Pricess with her so—
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Post by Takeki Kaimana on Dec 7, 2017 17:16:38 GMT -8
Kai nodded. "Sounds good." Probably fastest too since the terrain heading that way was a bit rough. "We'll just need a quick trip by the Center then. We'll have to register my Noivern and whatever flyer you want as Fly Pokemon. Shouldn't take long." That would let her have a chance to pick up her flyer, too, although Kai didn't know that.
Once that detour was taken care of and their Pokemon were registered, he released Drason, who it seemed had been fitted with a very simple harness for riding. Mounting up, he asked her, "You ready to go, Laska~?"
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Post by Dasha Laska on Dec 7, 2017 17:29:26 GMT -8
Oh? Oh. Alright. That worked too. Dasha made sure to pick up Princess and then had her registered and ready. Her own harness was a bit more stylized with a carrying bag on the side that Bright Star fit into rather well. Sitting back comfortably, Dasha gave a nod. “Let’s gp.”
Princess didn’t need to be told twice to throw out her wings and make the flying leap into the air. Dasha leaned forward out of habit as the Aerodactyl climbed higher and higher upwards. A smallish laugh rumbled deep inside but would only expel itself once they were high enough. Oh… It was so beautiful? So very beautiful. Blue eyes flickered towards Kai, and Dasha couldn’t help but grin in his direction.
Bright Star squeaked and threw her arms out triumphantly as they went along. “Alright, that way, Princess,” Dasha spoke not with her hands but with her legs. The Aerodactyl called out loudly and burst in that direction, flying about fluidly. A sharper brighter laugh escaped from Dasha as she went. YESS!
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Post by Takeki Kaimana on Dec 7, 2017 17:48:41 GMT -8
Drason was not okay?? He'd only flown with a passenger a few times so far and these skies were new and unfamiliar and this trainer really was bigger than he'd ideally like to carry and he could handle it but felt vaguely off-balance and wow that Aerodactyl was intimidating and???? He managed but his nerves would be quietly on end the whole way.
Kai didn't notice, his focus on just how nice it was to see Dasha enjoying herself. Between this and the ah.. less ideal application of the same notion during their mission, he was starting to wonder if she had a thrill seeking side. Heh, they really would have to try Mantine surfing, hm?
The flight wasn't long, and Kai took the lead as they closed in, leading her to land near a restaurant on the bustling main street. In the window was a large sign advertising that the owner's daughter was an Alolan Trial Captain, although the "established" note under the company logo showed the restaurant had been around long before that happened. "Ah, nice," Kai would comment aloud when he saw. He hadn't even realized. Heading inside, he'd order a table for two.
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Post by Dasha Laska on Dec 7, 2017 18:06:12 GMT -8
Dasha was a little sad that the flight wasn’t longer, but at least Princess got some air under her wings, and she got to see a more aerial view of the island. As they landed, she’d pat the Aerodactyl before returning her and starting inside the restaurant after Kai.
Sitting down at the table, she’d look over the menu a bit, flipping through the foreign names and items on the list. Thankfully there were explanations for things that didn’t sound like anything she’d tried, and when the waiter came around, she’d order some skewers of mostly fruits and veggies for herself and some Poke-food for Bright Star. Petting the Pikachu that was a little too distracted with other things to sit completely still, Dasha was still coming down from the excitement of the flight.
“The island’s aerial view is so pretty,” she hummed a bit thinking on it some more. “I can’t believe I could see the water pools from this distance..” Then again, an island by definition couldn’t be monstrous right? Still.
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Post by Takeki Kaimana on Dec 7, 2017 18:49:16 GMT -8
Kai grinned. "We did go pretty high. ....Or.. maybe your ability is just Keen Eye~?" he briefly teased with a wink. Which.. emphasized the 'eye' part he guessed? Eheh, not planned but he'd pretend it was.
As their food game, he wouldn't waste any time digging in, and about halfway through would have to forcibly remind himself to slow down and savor it more. It had been a few years now since the military had him, but, heh. Those habits ran deep. This really was good though~
By the time they finished eating, the trial time wasn't far off, but they were also pretty close now. "We should probably head over soon, but. One more pit stop~?"
If she agreed, he'd lead her down the street a ways to a multi-level store, the windows elaborately decorated with sparkly things, much like those of a few stores on the way. Inside, they'd find an immense array of jewelry and accessories, ranging from fine gold and silver and precious stones to shells and stones and sand dollars and the like, and a great many of them tastefully mixing the higher class and more natural elements.
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Post by Dasha Laska on Dec 7, 2017 18:59:24 GMT -8
Dasha ate a bit slower than either Kai or Bright Star. She… wasn’t too sure what was on the skewers, but it hadn’t been what she was expecting, so now she was left to eat it carefully. Still, she’d finish reasonably after them. Checking the time for herself, she’d glance back up at Kai. “Alright,” she’d answer.
What she would FIND, however, had the little girl in Dasha practically jumping up and down. Oh gosh. Oh Arceus? Oh wow. Oh nice. Look at this, and this, and this and that and this and— That wasn’t a laugh most people would expect out of her, yet here it was. “These are beautiful,” she giggled twirling around to show Kai a set of shells laced together with gold and silver. Her own eyes were bright, excited, entirely too much so.
Bright Star, meanwhile, was fiddling through some cheaper items found in baskets on the floor and accidentally trapped herself amongst the jewelry. Whining a bit, she squirmed only to get more tangled.
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Post by Takeki Kaimana on Dec 7, 2017 19:31:17 GMT -8
These are beautiful! she exclaimed.
Kai's chest tightened and he almost choked on his own breath. It was.. entirely too difficult and painful to physically restrain himself from spouting back, You're beautiful. Yes??? Yes he knew that brain but don't say it out loud, fuck. It was very difficult to make friends when one made the potential friend think they were a total creep.
"Thought you'd appreciate Konikoni's specialty~" he lightly mused instead. He'd glance over a row himself, thinking aloud, "Suppose I could look for something for Nalani, too."
Only then would he hear/notice Bright Star. "Mm?" Don't snort Kai. Kneeling down, he'd dig her out... and then grin. "Hey~" he called over to Dasha again. Once he had her attention, he'd announced, "A top tier accessory," then set Bright Star on top of her head.
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Post by Dasha Laska on Dec 7, 2017 19:44:59 GMT -8
Dasha was entirely too happy, entirely too enthralled, entirely too everything and it showed. Twirling back around, she’d started to go through some other trinkets and items, not even registering poor Bright Star right then. The latter was very thankful to be liberated from the accessories, shaking her head a bit and puffing up ever so slightly.
As Kai called, however, Dasha turned around and— A top tier accessory. A giggle escaped from Dasha as Bright was set on her head. The Pikachu shifted a little, putting her back feet on her shoulders and her paws on top of Dasha’s head but still made something of a ‘crown’ for her. “Am I princess Pikachu now?” she giggled before registering who she was talking to. Oh-oh-er…oh whatever. She was too happy at the moment to care.
The woman behind the counter giggled, and as Dasha looked over, she paused and spoke. “Did you know there’s a Pikachu valley?” she hummed a bit.
Dasha straightened a little and nodded. “I’ve read about it,” she’d answer with a small nod. Bright Star, however, seemed to blink surprised. More Pikachu like her?? Oh wow! Before much more could be said, however, Dasha’s phone was beeping, and she found herself checking the time. O-oh, it was almost time for the trial actually and they needed to head to that now, probably.
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Post by Takeki Kaimana on Dec 8, 2017 4:52:12 GMT -8
Arceus she was too cute like this. He didn't quite laugh beyond a subtle shake of his shoulders at her princess Pikachu question, but he couldn't seem to stop smiling. He wanted... to bring out this side of her more. Without sacrificing how cool and efficient and professional she could be, of course. Between the two, he supposed he did appreciate erring on the side of too reserved over too flippant. Why that was he couldn't begin to imagine but that was salt for another day. But he'd love to see her letting her guard down more during the slower times around the office. Then they were asked about "Valley...?" What?? I've read about it. WHAT??? "Where? Since when?""Oh, about halfway between Heahea and Paniola~" chimed the woman. ..What??? "It's been there for ages though~ One of Alola's little treasures. A little secluded but getting more popular in recent years, too." Kai... did not believe her?? But Dasha had heard of it? That.. this had to be a tourist hoax right?? How could he just.. not have heard of a whole valley of Pikachu? Maybe she was exaggerating on 'ages' and it was actually a recent addition being played up to capitalize on marketing. He'd.. believe that. (Or, ha, he'd seen some stuff on 'Mandela theory' not long ago and now the idea of shifting between parallel realities where this valley did and did not exist came to mind, hahahah, yeah okay probably not that explanation.) He opened his mouth, but his phone alarm began beeping and he shifted gears as he pulled it out to silence. "Ah. Guess we should get going. We can come back and look around some of the shops later, but see anything you want right now?" ... A thought. "Actually-- You pick something if you're gonna, but give me a second."He headed over to the counter and leaned in to say something to the woman, showing his ID for her to check before she disappeared into the back a moment. Once she came back, he'd slip the item she'd retrieved from her and let Dasha pay if she had any selection(s) before showing her on their way out of the store. When he did, he held up a pendant with several colors of triangular stone embedded in a gold base, a small tassel on each side and the whole thing dangling from a simple chain. "We're not quite doing the Island Challenge, but you should still have a Trial Goer's emblem. Feel free to wear it like this or clip to a bag or whatever you like." He slipped his hand into his back pocket to pull out his keys, then, and among a few other keychains showed her his emblem, the proportions very slightly different likely from a different maker and the whole thing a little dingy with a few scratches on the metal, but the design still clearly the same. Once she took hers, he'd work on getting his off his keychain to clip to his belt loop instead.
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Post by Dasha Laska on Dec 8, 2017 6:34:05 GMT -8
A small nod was given to Kai before Dasha turned and pulled out the two necklaces, three wrist bands, and a set of earrings that had caught her eye. Walking back over to the counter, she’d buy them up and have them put in a little bag that was then put under her arm.
As they exited the store and he showed her the pendant, however, Dasha paused. Taking it slowly, she’d feel over the emblem and the tassels before looking up as Kai showed it. Oh, that was where she’d seen it before. Looking back down at it, Dasha looked over what she had and then carefully clipped it into the shoulder purse she had with her. “There.”
With that, they started off again down to the trial site, Dasha following after Kai. She walked reasonably fast, but it was clear she was pretty distracted just taking everything in. The surf, sand, and foliage were all just too gorgeous not to look at. Bright Star had to agree as she rode along on Dasha’s shoulders as well. It was so pretty! And she hoped that coconut treasure would still be good by the time she got back!
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Post by Laina on Dec 9, 2017 0:06:22 GMT -8
As the duo approach the Ruins of life, it appears there is a box in the center, but the key is missing. Strange, but apparently the first task includes finding the key. Throughout ruins are three Pokemon that each carry a piece of the key.
The first task includes helping a Alakazam solve a pesky puzzle that he can't seem to figure out. The puzzle looks deceptively simple with 3 prongs, each with some rings on it. Underneath one of the rings is a piece of the key. The goal of the puzzle is to move all of the rings onto one peg, thus freeing the key piece. The rules only allow small pieces to be on top of larger pieces. Large pieces cannot be on top of small pieces. The key will only be unlocked once the puzzle is solved. The Alakazam is the only one allowed to move these pieces through their psychic power.
The second task revolves around a very upset Kirlia. For whatever reason, she just can't seem to cheer up even though her friends are waiting for her to perform! It could be stage fright, but it seems she lost a very special thing (the key piece) because her Ralts brother stole it and won't give it back. It takes a while to coerce this story out of the Kirlia, but it seems the Ralts will give back the prize if the Kirlia proves she's a better dancer than him and his Meowstic partner. Kirlia's partner bailed on her and she has no partner. What is she going to do?
The last task centers around a group of Pa'u Oricorio and Mime Jr. It seems that Mime Jr. has been told that the Oricorio will help him find his treasure (the last key part) if he can find the missing skirt their friend lost first! He's excited to find his treasure but doesn't know how he's going to find the skirt. The only thing the Oricorio are willing to tell him is that it's in a nest up high and should be obvious but well, climbing trees are hard and rocks are even harder to scale. Maybe some new friends will help?
Once all the key parts are combined, the treasure chest can be unlocked, revealing the Psychium Z-Crystal.
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Post by Takeki Kaimana on Dec 9, 2017 1:48:07 GMT -8
It was a little way from Konikoni to the Ruins, but Kai ensured Dasha they had time and should make this journey on foot. He didn't have to see them ahead to know they were close; the nearer they got, the more an invigorating yet gentle vibe filled the air. Could Dasha feel it, he wondered?
"These ancient grounds are devoted to Tapu Lele," he explained as the temple came into sight. "She's the Guardian of Life, and watches over Akala Island. Our chances of seeing her are slim, but the chances she'll spy us are high... so be on your best behavior~" he briefly teased.
The doorway was opened when they arrived, and stepping inside, they'd see an older woman meditating nearby. Without opening her eyes, she greeted, "Welcome... Ms. Laska and Mr. Kaimana, is it?" Kai nodded with a small 'mm' in reply. "Your Trial is simple. You need only open that box and retrieve the Psychium-Z inside."
Kai's gaze followed her gesture to the box in the center of this chamber. "And the catch?" Either they toned down trials a lot since his day, or... hehe.
"The pieces of the key are divided among the wild Pokemon living here in and around the ruins. You'll need to persuade them to help you out. As always, no captures may be done during a Trial, and of course, Tapu Lele would not appreciate needless combat in her sanctuary. With that said, good luck."
That was more like it. "You ready?"
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