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Post by Hunter Griswold on Dec 1, 2017 20:46:51 GMT -8
Osmium Synchronize Teleport | Shadow Ball | Energy Ball
Barium Intimidate Crunch | Flamethrower | Reversal | Leer
Lucien Benoit He's literally just sitting there. Approach however. | Hunter had just finished with some touching up around the office. It was a quiet day, and by quiet, literally nothing happened for him today. He just sat in his office with his 'helping hand' going through paper work and having him fill out reports for him as he spoke out what he wished to be written down. Hell, they even finished that early, so they sat around his office telling jokes and just talking.
Thanks to the quiet day though, he had more energy than he'd usually have so he decided to drop by a coffee shop, perform his ritual of smashing face first into the glass door, getting a few of the customers to laugh, feeling bad about how he somehow still messes up on doors he's not familiar too and finally get inside to order something for Barium and Osmium to snack on. He, on the other hand, wasn't very hungry or thirsty, so he just settled for a cup of water. Sitting against the wall, still dressed in his usual lab coat and tie. Occasionally, he'd tap his foot just to give his self a sound. As of right now, he just relaxed, aura sight set to a figurative "off", hand running through his hair, his green eyes focusing on nothing, but lidded as he sat in thought.
Osmium quickly took up residence in his lap, and decided to stay awake for a little while, bugging his master back into reality. Barium was still eating like a bird, by the sounds he picked up in the floor, so he'd be here a bit longer. Nothing wrong with that. Obviously bored with just sitting there, he looked up at the general direction of the crowd and watched auras come into view and focus. People were going more than coming in. Thankful for the slowing pace of the crowd and noise, he smiled at a kid that waved hi at him and gave her a wave back.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 2, 2017 6:23:28 GMT -8
Though he wasn’t fond of Aleal’s cold weather, Lucien came and went from the city frequently. The family business was there, but more importantly, his brother Antoine lived there. With the winter season’s merriment already underway, he was in a great mood regardless of how cold it was. It’d be the first Christmas he’d spent with the family in… five years? Something like that? Wow, how had it been so long, heh. Better make it a great one!
His purpose for coming into the café was kind of silly but… his brother had got distracted with some paperwork, and while he could go back to his ranch and do some work there, he … uh… really didn’t want to so yeah here he was! Walking into the café with a Riolu, his uncertified aura trainer of sorts, at his heels, Luci looked up at the menu not sure of what he wanted. It was this pupper, however, that seemed to…. Sense something different? About one of the people in the café? While his senses were not as astute as a Lucario’s, the Riolu could tell when something was just a little weird— which meant of course it’d catch his interest first.
As Luci mumbled a bit debating between a Mocha Surprise and a Mocha Mint Surprise, Rio wandered slowly around the tables in search of whatever had caught his— oh? It was just a human with some Pokemon? Huh, guess not that interesting after all? Hm??? Maybe?? He was something weird underneath?? Drawing up closer the puppy seemed pretty warry of the other dog and psychic cat least they get defensive of their trainer. He’d be quick to back up if so but— if left to his curiosity, he’d wander right on up.
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Post by Hunter Griswold on Dec 2, 2017 14:53:30 GMT -8
Osmium Synchronize Teleport | Shadow Ball | Energy Ball
Barium Intimidate Crunch | Flamethrower | Reversal | Leer
Iridium Unnerve Dragon Dance | Dragon Pulse | Slash | Dragon Claw
| Hunter continued looking about the room, listening to the news rattle on from the TV as things had finally grown quiet enough, he could focus on that sound without growing a headache. When someone walked into the cafe though, a small, dog like pokemon grabbed his attention. The little thing packed quite an aura to it, so it was certainly a riolu, not some ditto or zorua in disguise.
Smiling as he watched the pokemon wander for a bit, only to wander up to him, he gave the riolu a grin as Barium picked up his treat and moved to nibble on it on his master's other side. Obviously not wanting it to be touched by anyone other than his own mouth. "Heya fella, what're ya up to?" He asked the Riolu, looking back to where his master was.
Either he didn't mind that the Riolu had wandered off, or he hadn't noticed, either way, he and Osmium looked down to the stranger. "Does your master know you're over here?" He didn't want it to look like anything bad, especially considering his Abra had turned his head to look at the person this small dog had come from, watching them at the counter.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 2, 2017 16:28:32 GMT -8
A sort of shy look flickered onto Rio’s features as the human smiled at him. There was something about this man’s eyes that was strange, but the small dog Pokemon was too new to the world to really know what it was. He tilted his head slightly, but his tail would wag some at the words addressing him. A small yip was given back, not much of a statement in the human tongue but roughly translating to ‘hi’ back.
As the question was asked, he’d look back to Lucien and then back at the man, offering a sillier grin and a small nod. Lucien wouldn’t mind, right? So long as he could ‘see’ him. Never mind that Lucien’s aura sight had been turned off when he walked in to focus on ordering. That wasn’t Rio’s problem.
Lucien, meanwhile, had ordered and had been about to turn and ask the Riolu what he wanted only to find he wasn’t there. Huh? Uh…. “Guess ah, also ah spiceh bun,” he decided remembering vaguely that the Riolu preferred spicy foods to just about any others. The barista gave a nod and had him pay before saying it would be out soon. Lucien gave a nod and then started over. “Yo, Rio— didja find someone interestin’?” he asked. The Riolu looked back and flashed another puppy smile.
Huh to have caught Rio’s attention then…? Lucien focused his sight for a minute, taking in the man’s aura. Oh… pretty. The bright green was one he recognized and sort of put him at ease? “Ey there, nice ta meetcha?” he offered with a small uncertain grin.
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Post by Hunter Griswold on Dec 2, 2017 17:32:37 GMT -8
Osmium Synchronize Teleport | Shadow Ball | Energy Ball
Barium Intimidate Crunch | Flamethrower | Reversal | Leer
Iridium Unnerve Dragon Dance | Dragon Pulse | Slash | Dragon Claw
| The small pokemon barked at him, earning a soft laugh from Hunter. After a moment though, the owner of the Riolu came over. The puppy smiles being flashed at him were enough to melt his heart, it was just so adorable. But now the master of the Pokemon was talking to him. "Nice to meet ya" He spoke up, offering his hand to the person across from him.
He'd stand up to shake his hand, but ya know, Osmium still held residence in his lap and refused to move. "Names' Hunter Griswold." He did happen to forget entirely that his ID was still clipped to his lab coat, identifying who he was, but well... too late now. It was easy to forget you were still in your work clothes when you couldn't exactly see which sleeves you're wearing. That also being an excuse for how forgetful he is about his clothing.
Barium stood up as Hunter finished talking, and moved to his proper position between his master's feet, laying down on the floor as his nose went to town, twitching and picking up the Riolu and Co.'s scent. "And this is Osmium and Barium." He introduced his Pokemon after a moment of having his Abra stare at him, insulted. Giving the psychic cat a shrug, he looked back at the other human, a relaxed smile on his features.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 2, 2017 18:30:21 GMT -8
Shifting a little forward, Lucien took the hand and gave it a simple shake. As he leaned in, however, he would ctach sight of the man’s eyes, that look that was a little too familiar for comfort. Oh….is he like… Luci’s thoughts would not have time to process as the man spoke. Hunter Griswold? “Lucien— Lucien Benoit,” he answered back with a small grin. It was… actually kinda weird to say his full name considering he often just gave his first but hey the guy had given his so yeah. Totally.
As Hunter introduced his Pokemon as well, Lucien gave a small nod to them. Huh, Osmium and Barium? That was… those were two elements or something right? He probably should have remembered this considering he had exit finals coming up for school (finally???) but welp. “Dis’s Rio,” he introduced. The Riolu yipped once in response and wagged his tail pleasantly. “Yer ah- are ya some—“ Lucien tilted his head finally catching sight of the badge and the general aesthetic of the man. “S’me kinda doctor er somethin’?” he asked.
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Post by Hunter Griswold on Dec 2, 2017 20:42:12 GMT -8
Osmium Synchronize Teleport | Shadow Ball | Energy Ball
Barium Intimidate Crunch | Flamethrower | Reversal | Leer
Iridium Unnerve Dragon Dance | Dragon Pulse | Slash | Dragon Claw
| Giving his full name was second nature at this point. Years of med school and just in general having to keep a professional manner about his self just made sure that he was proper when need be. He accepted the grin from the other male as a marker that he didn't really mind giving him his full name in return. After he shook hands with the Lucien, he looked down and nodded to the Riolu. "Nice to meet you too, Rio." Always acknowledge the pokemon. That's at least what his uncle had been teaching him from a young age. They were living and had feelings, just like the rest of them.
When he was asked if he was some sort of doctor, he nodded his head and folded his arms on the table, after motioning to a seat as an opening that he doesn't mind if he sits down, Osmium freeing up his arms as he made his way closer to Rio, a soft 'abra' hissing out as he observed the furry creature in front of him. "Yea. I'm an OB GYN" He spoke in the short term for it. Saying he was an Obstetrician AND a Gynecologist was a mouthful, and for an understandable reason, those words made some people make a face.
He didn't know if it was because he was blind, or if he was a male or just if they didn't like the thought of what they do from patient to patient, but he did know that he didn't mind. He actually deeply enjoyed helping others. Especially with something that hit so close to home. "Lucien Benoit. I've heard that before. Are you the same person that runs the poke' ranch in Caravella, yea?" he could almost swear Uncle Griswold said something about a visit to a ranch.
It wasn't anything bad about it, per say, his uncle just liked to tell Hunter about all the things he does. And to be honest, he enjoyed learning anything he could. It went hand in hand. A wonderful relationship!
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 3, 2017 9:50:48 GMT -8
The Riolu wagged his tail and yipped again at the acknowledgement. As Lucien sat down in response to Hunter’s gesture, the puppy in question sat down on the floor and leaned up against his legs under the table. If there had been space, he most certainly would have tried to climb up into his lap, but since Lucien had been on another one of his growth spurts, that had become kind of impossible. As Osmium shifted closer, however, the puppy shifted forward in turn with a small ‘lu’ in question. Lucien had an Abra back at the ranch, so he knew what they were, but he was still about as curious as one could be at the end of the day.
Lucien, meanwhile, blinked a bit surprised at the specialty that Hunter described. He had a vague sense of what it was: someone who helped girls with babies or something, but aside from actually having to help a midwife deliver an infant one time back on Alola, he didn’t know much about them. “Huh— dat’s neat,” he answered blinking a couple times slowly as he tried to imagine it.
As his name was repeated and the man expressed some knowledge of him, however, he blinked a little surprised. Huh? “Yeah?” but how did he guess? Er? Actually, wasn’t his surname Griswold like the guy who occasionally came out to the ranch to check up on the Pokemon? MaYBE??? Maybe he was just trying to draw an association now that it was there. “Ah raise ‘n breed a lotta Water egg group ‘mon,” he answered with a smaller smile. “Nd a lotta Alola forms.” Which was more of a preference than a hard and fast rule, but there we go.
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Post by Hunter Griswold on Dec 3, 2017 13:53:20 GMT -8
Osmium Synchronize Teleport | Shadow Ball | Energy Ball
Barium Intimidate Crunch | Flamethrower | Reversal | Leer
Iridium Unnerve Dragon Dance | Dragon Pulse | Slash | Dragon Claw
| The Abra's head tilted to the side ever so slowly as they were addressed with a questioning sound. Reaching forward, Osmium tried to pat the puppy on the head, no hostile intentions. Just... wanted to pet the puppy. He liked this one, it was much quicker than most Pokemon to pick up on his master's abilities. Granted, it was a Riolu, but it still did a pretty good job of seeking out Hunter. Good doggy.
Hunter on the other hand, was amused by what he could get out of Lucien's reaction to his profession. With that amusement showing on his smile, he leaned onto the table more, shuffling his legs a bit as Barium shifted his weight. "Thought it seemed familiar. My Uncle does veterinary work out there. The name is one of the ones that comes up often." He shrugged a lil, dropping his shoulders low. Furrowing his eyebrow, he took a moment to piece together the fact that he was far away from said ranch.
"Quite a ways from home though. I hope Aleal is to your liking." He took a moment to think on things before finally he decided to ask. "So.. what is an Alolan pokemon like? I have yet to actually see one, but I hear they're strange." And pictures didn't exactly help him either.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 3, 2017 16:38:20 GMT -8
The head pat had Rio’s eyes growing. Leaning into that hand a bit, he grinned a puppy grin. That felt so niiiiiiice! And really, despite being a refined student of aura with high aspirations to be had, he was still very much a doggo in many ways. And…. that was totally why his tail was thumping the floor. That’s all.
Lucien, meanwhile, was sitting up some more. Oh wow, what were the odds? Well, apparently not too bad considering Veria seemed like a small region in general, but still? “Huh, guess ah shoulddah guessed,” he grinned sheepishly and shrugged. There were plenty of people with the same surname, however, so whatever right? Right. “kewl ta know.” As Hunter mentioned how far he was from Caravella at the moment, Lucien exhaled softly. A small nod was given but not much more. He couldn’t fathom why Antoine chose to live up here, honestly, but there was no way he was going to just ignore his bro though! Heh.
Golden eyes did blink a couple of times as Hunter spoke. A small grin quickly widened into a brighter one, and rather quickly he was pulling out a Pokeball. “Lemme show ya!” was all he’d proclaim before releasing a surprisingly tiny Lurantis onto the table. Whereas most Lurantis stood about three feet tall, Alamea was barely over one foot and had been so so so much smaller as a Fomantis. “Say hey Mea!” The Lurantis looked around before staring at the man on the opposite end of Lucien. A small noise escaped from her before she bowed simply.
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Post by Hunter Griswold on Dec 3, 2017 21:43:47 GMT -8
Osmium Synchronize Teleport | Shadow Ball | Energy Ball
Barium Intimidate Crunch | Flamethrower | Reversal | Leer
Iridium Unnerve Dragon Dance | Dragon Pulse | Slash | Dragon Claw
| Osmium let out an amused "baaa" at the tail thumping, and started to pet the Riolu's head. It was always nice when a baby pokemon relaxed around you. The abra's tail swished quietly as he continued to pet the pupper in front of him. These things were amusing!
Giving a glance down to where Osmium and Rio was, he raised his eyebrows, but didn't entirely question what they were doing down there. He didn't push anymore on the subject of Aleal and the farm, and instead, focused on the new addition to his aura sight. "How do ya do, Mea!" He greeted with a wide smile and a small head bow of his own. After a moment of observing the Pokemon, he makes a small gesture to her and turns to Lucien. "What kind of Pokemon is she?"
He was completely and utterly fascinated. On top of new, this little girl was absolutely adorable. He could feel Barium sniffing, probably to catch the new addition's scent, but with a soft tap from Hunter's foot, he calmed down and laid back down. "She's absolutely adorable though, I must say." Then again, he also thought a lot of things were adorable. Either way.
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 4, 2017 7:19:52 GMT -8
The floor thumping would catch Lucien’s attention very briefly, but a part of him already knew very well what was causing it. Rio was a good boy, a very good boy, and also ticklish as hell, so it’d be funny to see if the Abra caught on. The Riolu in question, however, was content to sit and be pat.
Alamea, meanwhile, made another small noise in response to the greeting. Lucien, meanwhile, found himself only vaguely surprised that the man returned the bow despite his eyes being like that. Some kind of heightened awareness or psychic sight or … Why was it so hard to believe it was aura when he already knew someone who used it like that— when his sister was the one who used it like that? Ah, maybe it was just… his assessment that Sissy was the best and therefore had super skills compared to everyone else, heh… heh…
The question pulled Lucien back into reality, and he smiled with pride at the compliment. “She’sah Lurantis, a Grass type e’en though she looks kinda likah Bug type…” The ‘fo’ in Fomantis being ‘faux’ and ‘lur’ in Lurantis being a ‘luring’ heh. He loved that about the species. “Realleh small fer ‘er species though.” But he also loved that as well, heh. Miniature Pokemon were so cute.
Alamea trilled a bit shifting to show off her long kimono-like arms and patterned ‘ppants’ very briefly. It was as she looked up again, however, that she too caught the way the man’s eyes were. Mwah? Looking back at Lucien and then forward at the man again, she set an arm to her lips thoughtfully before sliding forward smoothly to look at him closer. What a strange human…
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Post by Hunter Griswold on Dec 4, 2017 17:30:23 GMT -8
Osmium Synchronize Teleport | Shadow Ball | Energy Ball
Barium Intimidate Crunch | Flamethrower | Reversal | Leer
Iridium Unnerve Dragon Dance | Dragon Pulse | Slash | Dragon Claw
| Curiosity killed the cat, but so far, not in Osmium's case. The Abra finally slinked into the floor to sit near the Riolu, scritching behind his ear. Barium loses his mind when Hunter does it, so maybe this puppy would too. Both of these dog like pokemon were adorable, and it amused the sleepy psychic cat.
Hunter listened to Lucien's explanation while he observed the Lurantis back. "Small for her species? Aren't you an adorable little thing!" Hunter mused while he mimicked Mea's movements. He mirrored almost everything she did, including putting his hand to his mouth in a thoughtful manner, head tilting some as she slid closer to him.
After the Lurantis closed her distance though, he'd offer his hand, palm up for her to observe. He was a huge fan of dragons, he also liked psychic types. But that doesn't mean he won't give all the others out there credit for being so adorable. Garbodor, Muk and Skuntank alike, he loved pretty much every pokemon. Whether they smelled horrible or had an attitude issue. They were still adorable. Want to rip his face off? He'll be cautious and smart about it, but you're still adorable.
"If I can bother asking, what's got you up here in Aleal? Especially as it's getting colder?"
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Post by Lucien Benoit on Dec 4, 2017 18:13:18 GMT -8
!!!! A squeaky yip sound escaped from Rio, and one of his back legs thumped the ground along with his tail. Oh yes! Right there right! Yep! Both eyes closed, and the Riolu just leaned in close adoring this Abra all the more. M-maybe he could even climb in the Abra’s lap if he’d let him? Rio was about to try, in fact, and sort of flopped right across the Abra’s legs, his tail still thumping the floor.
Watching Hunter copy Mea’s movements, Lucien couldn’t help but grin a little. The subtleties he took to match her were not missed, and somewhere in the back of his mind, Lucien was pretty sure now it had to be some kinda special ability right? Right? Or actually was the guy wearing contacts or something? That totally actually made sense too huh??
Alamea, meanwhile, looked down at the hand before setting a soft arm blade of her own in it briefly. Red eyes then flicked up again, and she offered a small smile. Ah yes, she liked this human well enough. He was strange but not in a bad way, and that was a good thing.
Lucien chuckled a little softly. “Mah bro, Antoine, lives up ‘ere a’tually,” he explained resting his elbows on the table as he leaned forward a bit. “ ‘E runs tha famileh business ‘r somethin’,” he chuckled a bit. Lucien was… very glad not to have to deal with any of that even if it did leave all the work to Antoine. Their father preferred him anyways so it worked out, right? “Ut he gawt caught up ‘n some paperwork ‘r somethin’ so ‘m just hangin’ ‘round fer now.”
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Post by Hunter Griswold on Dec 5, 2017 0:53:23 GMT -8
Osmium Synchronize Teleport | Shadow Ball | Energy Ball
Barium Intimidate Crunch | Flamethrower | Reversal | Leer
Iridium Unnerve Dragon Dance | Dragon Pulse | Slash | Dragon Claw
| Osmium didn't mind the smaller pokemon climbing into his lap. He let Rio climb into his lap and continued petting behind his ear, an amused "aaaab" hissing out. Barium lifted his ears and gave the puppy pokemon an amused look before putting his head back down on one of Hunter's feet, tail swishing softly at the warmth his fur trapped between him and the tiles now.
Hunter was actually kinda glad the guy hadn't asked about his eyes yet. It was a nice change of pace to have people stay off of that subject for a little bit. Either way, eyes unmoving, he continued giving his attention to the Lurantis, allowing Mea to place a blade into his hand without worrying him touching her back by movements such as closing his hand around it. Returning the small smile, he turned his head towards Lucien some, toning down the aura sight some to where it was just focused on the immediate area around them. No need to continue exhausting his self. He had been at it all day, of course.
"Paperwork can definitely be a pain. But paying a visit to family is always nice." He really didn't know too much what it was like to live separate from the family. Do trips with Uncle to the graveyard count as visits to family? Or maybe his visits home from college count? He didn't exactly know what it was like to live a good distance from your family. "Well, I hope you enjoy your stay in Aleal." Stopping, he looked at Lucien for a moment, then back to the general area of the counter. The longer he sat there chatting, the thirstier he actually became. He had turned it down at first, but right now, it was starting to feel like a good idea. "Ay, what do you suggest to drink? I can't ever figure out what to get." For obvious reasons to most too. One of the biggest reasons he never got anything for his self was cause he didn't want the poor guy behind the counter to tell him what they got.
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