>>5497756
>>5498016
>>5498170
>>5498852
>>5498860

"No, Fie's brand of 'trouble' has been giving solid advice and helping get us out of difficult situations." You say.

The scuffles with Team Green spring to mind immediately, not to mention your arm and all the other bits and pieces she's helped you out with over the past week or so.

Emma nods affably.

"I'd expect no less of such a thoughtful young woman and diligent gym leader." She says, before the crookedness in her smile takes on a distinctly amused twist. "But I'm mostly just having you on. So long as your stupid decisions don't involve criminality or drugs, no harm, no foul. You're only young once. Might as well enjoy it and have some fun."

You're still not sure what her angle is but you're pretty sure she's not going to lecture you.

"So, how was the beach?" Fie asks with relief.

>Alright. We met Ian down there. Gareth and Holly battled him.
>Not bad. The weather was nice for it and we had fun.
>Could've done without Team green showing up at the end.
>Other

>>5500047
>Alright. We met Ian down there. Gareth and Holly battled him.

>Wish team green didn't show up again.

>>5500047
>Alright. We met Ian down there. Gareth and Holly battled him.
>Could've done without Team green showing up at the end.

>>5500056
>>Alright. We met Ian down there. Gareth and Holly battled him.
>>Could've done without Team green showing up at the end.

>>5500047
>Alright. We met Ian down there. Gareth and Holly battled him.
>Could've done without Team green showing up at the end.

>>5500056
+1

>>5500047
>Not bad. The weather was nice for it and we had fun.

>>5500054
>>5500056
>>5500072
>>5500102
>>5500144

"Alright. We met Ian down there. Gareth and Holly battled him and we had some fun trying to learn Secret Power." You reply. "Could've done without Team Green showing up just before we came back, but Ian made sure they didn't really get to cause much trouble."

"Oh, those louts are still hanging about, are they?" Emma asks disapprovingly. "Box their ears for me next time, will you. If I were just a decade younger, I'd do it myself, but I very much doubt that they'd treat an old lady with respect, whether she disagreed with them or just happened to be passing by."

"We've been doing that a lot already, though more because they either happen to be in our way or they actively pick a fight with usbecause we stand up for ourselves." You explain.

"Then keep up the good work. I expect young Ian went and gave them a hiding they won't soon forget?" She asks.

"He did, he just had his Gyarados blast them with a Water Gun." Holly says, sounding awed. "I've seen Hydro Pumps on TV that weren't as strong." She adds.

"That's Ian for you." Fie confirms. "Glad he got a spot on the League, because he absolutely deserves it." She adds. "Say hi to him from me the next time you see him."

You nod.

"I'll do that." You confirm. "Is there a free court we can use to train?" You ask.

Fie nods.

"There is." She confirms.

"Reserving one of the courts for your friends, Fiona? For shame." Emma says, shaking her head in clear disapproval.

"Normally, I'd go with first in first served, but there's some extenuating circumstances." Fie says, nodding to you.

>Show Emma Latias.
>Explain about Latias.
>Note you can't exactly train elsewhere without risking Team Green ambushing you.
>Other

As a note, I'm trying to go for 'cool aunt' with Emma.

Not sure if that's coming through or not, but figured I'd clarify.

>>5500757
>Note you can't exactly train elsewhere without risking Team Green ambushing you.

>>5500757
>Explain about Latias.
>Note you can't exactly train elsewhere without risking Team Green ambushing you.

>>5500757
>Explain about Latias.
>Note you can't exactly train elsewhere without risking Team Green ambushing you.
Hope I don't regret voting to tell her, but she sees trustworthy enough.

>>5500760
>cool wine aunt ex-gym leader
Pretty cool honestly.

>>5500797
>sees
Meant to say 'seems'

>Explain about Latias.
Without explicitly naming Latias.

>>5500761
>>5500769
>>5500797
>>5501161

"We're a little short on places to train due to Team Green." You say. "Holly and I also happen to have two particular rare pokemon that we can't really risk training in public right now without risking challenges that they're just not ready for."

Emma gives the both of you searching looks.

"Well, I'm sure there's a very interesting story attached to that." She says, downing the last of her tea. "You'll have to tell me about it sometime. But for now, I'd best get going. I've got shopping to do and I wouldn't want to keep you from training." She says, standing. "Have a good day now." She says.

"You too. Goodbye." Holly says, before Fie leads the way to the gym's secondary arena.

>Train moves with Latias. (Roll)
>Do general training with Latias.
>Do stat training with Latias. (Roll)
>Other

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>5501168
>>Do stat training with Latias. (Roll)

>>5501168
>Do general training with Latias.

>>5501168
>Do general training with Latias.
Let's start with aim and evasion.
Set up an obstacle course for her to play in.

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>5501168
>Do stat training with Latias. (Roll)

Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>5501168
>>Do stat training with Latias. (Roll)

>>5501168
>Do general training with Latias.

Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>5501168
>Do stat training with Latias. (Roll)
Bout time we got more of best Jetplane dragon!

>>5501169
>>5501195
>>5501307
>>5502287

Right, what stat d'you want to focus on.

Also, because this is Not My Year, I have caught Covid. Because apparently I pissed off a gypsy last year or something.

Wait a minute, weren't we supposed to go shopping with Fie?

>>5503152
Special Attack.

>Also, because this is Not My Year, I have caught Covid. Because apparently I pissed off a gypsy last year or something.
Damn, that's shit. Hope you pull through Busy.

>>5503152
Special attack.

Keep your self healthy with some beef bone soup and salad OP.

>>5503169
>Wait a minute, weren't we supposed to go shopping with Fie?

It's not evening yet.

>>5503183
Maybe so, but I thought the whole point of going out shopping was to hang out with Fie and help with the gym.

>>5503186
sounds like we have some time free before going shopping

>>5503152
Speed. Gotta go fast, just in case Team Antifa tries bullshit.

>>5504801

Yep.

Also Jesus Christ, Covid *sucks*.

Slightly less fucked now than I was, but don't expect an update for a bit.

>>5506097
It's alright OP.
The one time i got it i had the shits from it and couldn't breathe properly for a while.
Take some mints or tea to clear your nose/throat and drink as much liquid as you can.
As for the hell flood from the ass stick to eating more foods like eggs, chocolate etc.

Anyway might be a good idea to start up a discussion about aura and OP can use what he thinks he can roll with from it.

So far we figured out about aura
>Can be awakened in special ores, training or some who have Psychic talent have it awakened naturally
>it boosts our the users overall abilities but can be used to boost our self in specific areas if we focus our training on it
>it's what is used for Pokemon moves and Aura users can execute them (Alex knows Dragon dance already and we need to finish practicing that aura strike)
>it mentally influences the user or others near them when channeled

So far i got some more ideas:

>Training a specific move to mastery could grant the user an ability related to it, for example Drought from Sun Dance, Speed Boost from Agility, Flame Body from Flame Wheel, Pure Power from Meditate etc. with there being a limit of 3 maximum abilities one can master and no more. Mastery should take time unless we are really really lucky or get some useful item for train the specific move

>The same method could be used to unlock the alternative abilities of Pokemon that have them or grant a third for those that don't have one (but it would still need to make sense for the evolutionary line biologically based on OPs call and moves they can learn, like for example giving a Flareon Fur coat etc.)

>Training together with a pokemon that has a specific ability should also with some special method let the user master one of the 3 abilities by copying them. i.e. special meditation with a Houndour for a long while and you master Early Bird (which in the hands of an exercise freak or studious human would be the best long term ability one could master).

>>5503169
>>5503182

All things considered, you decide that Special Attack ought to be the first thing you focus on.

A little searching uncovers some targets which you get set up and have Latias start hitting alternatively with Dragonbreath and Confusion.

Holly joins you on this with Latios and you spend the next hour with the two hitting targets and, with Latias at least, making very little progress.

You're not sure if the drill was just too simplistic or if you should've just set the one target and focused on trying to destroy it, but either way, you don't think Latias really gained much from that training session.

>Leave her to keep practicing with Holly and Latios while you go shopping with Fie.
>Take Latios with you while you go shopping with Fie.
>Other

>>5508803
>>Leave her to keep practicing with Holly and Latios while you go shopping with Fie.
In case of attack, I'd prefer Holly to have some help

>>5508803
>>Leave her to keep practicing with Holly and Latios while you go shopping with Fie.
>Other
Make sure to give Holly Latias pokeball.
Instruct that if there are intruders they immediately use camouflage to hide.

Suggest that they incorporate a game into the training where they compete to hit moving targets.

>>5508803
>Leave her to keep practicing with Holly and Latios while you go shopping with Fie.

>>5508803
>Leave her to keep practicing with Holly and Latios while you go shopping with Fie.

>>5508803
BTW merry Chrstmass OP.
Hope you had a decent barbie and beer if you got well enough.

>>5508803
>Leave her to keep practicing with Holly and Latios while you go shopping with Fie.
Safer this way.

>>5508907

Nope. Got deferred by the Chinese blessing.

>>5508836
>>5508866
>>5508876
>>5508905
>>5508950

Roll.

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>5509188
best roll?

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>5509188

Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>5509188

Rolled 39 (1d100)

Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>5509188
>Nope. Got deferred by the Chinese blessing.

Ouch. Hope you get over it before New Year at least so you can party.


Anyway rolling

>>5509192
>>5509194
>>5509205

Still, no harm in keeping her at it.

You give her ball to Holly, give her a last pat and tell her to do just that before heading to where Fie is waiting for you in the foyer.

You catch a taxi to the CBD and follow Fie into a green grocer where you spend a blessedly uneventful shopping trip helping Fie restock her pantry.

You don't bump into Team Green, or Ian, or Mike, or even anyone just looking ofr a battle. You just do the shopping and then help Fie carry it back to the taxi rank, whereupon she goes and pays for coffee for the both of you, reappearing with a large of something close enough to what you make in the morning that you're glad of it before you settle in to wait for the taxi.

"Thanks, Alex. This lot would've been a pain between just me 'n' Cinder." She says, leaning back as she sips her own coffee.

>No problem.
>Hey, a moment's a moment right now.
>So, was Emma just playing games there, or...?
>Other

>>5511615
>No problem.
>So, was Emma just playing games there, or...?

>>5511615
>Hey, a moment's a moment right now.
*put a hand over her shoulder for a hug*
A normal everday well spent as far as I am concerned.

>>So, was Emma just playing games there, or...?
Should I start working for her approval as well?
Might be a good idea.
She seems to care a lot about you.

>>5511615
>So, was Emma just playing games there, or...?

>>5511615
>No problem.

>>5511615
>>5511622
Changing my vote to:
>Hey, a moment's a moment right now.
>So, was Emma just playing games there, or...?

>>5511615
>No problem.

So how should we spend the off time on the nex day?
Going to the beach all the time exposes us to team green.
Might be better to do some reading and maybe help out the gym staff like their hired breeder to learn a thing or two.
Maybe have our pokemon play with the gym pokemon etc.

>>5511615
>>Hey, a moment's a moment right now.
I've been enjoying my self so far. Hope you aren't too tired from work.

>>So, was Emma just playing games there, or...?
Should i expect to gain her approval too in some way?

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>>5511634
>>5511637
>>5511647
>>5512044

"Hey, a moment's a moment right now." You say, putting an arm around her shoulder.

You're rewarded by her shifting in closer, though not quite to the point of laying her head on your chest.

"I guess so." She admits with a smile.

"So, was Emma just playing games back there?" You ask curiously.

Fie shakes her head.

"No, she was looking for ammo to make the next five minutes or so after you responded the most awkward of both our lives." She said with a grimace. "She's cool, but she definitely sees it as the privilege of anyone over the age of about sixty to lecture the living hell out of anyone below the age of thirty on alcohol, sex or anything else you might call a 'vice'." She explains.

>I bet your dad hates her then.
>Good thing we don't really have much to hide.
>Other

>>5512309
>I bet your dad hates her then.

>>5512309
>I bet your dad hates her then.

>>5512309
>Good thing we don't really have much to hide.
>Look at her with the most innocent smile you can muster and then start chuckling

>>5512309
>Good thing we don't really have much to hide.
>>Other
She seems to dote on you like she's your grandma.

>>5512309
Changing vote to this >>5512564 since it makes more sense.

Rolled 2 (1d4)

Odd
>>5512322
>>5512356
Even
>>5512564
>>5512979

>>5513407

"Good thing we don't really have much to hide." You say.

Fie snorts.

"You think?" She asks. "The shower would've had us there for a good half an hour at least."

The taxi arriving curtails further conversation until you're back at the gym.

"I guess you're right, but no way I was bringing that up." You admit as you check in with Holly.

Apparently, she made good progress with Latias and Latios while you were out.

Leaving them to it, you head into the apartment and start helping Fie put stuff away.

"Please keep that up." Fie says, then pauses. "...By the way, you might have to rethink the sleeping arrangements again." She says.

"Huh?"

"Emma was asking if you and Gareth were a couple when you left to train. I think she might just swing by early tomorrow to catch you out."

>...Does she not have other hobbies?
>What's the worst that could happen?
>Fuck it, how about we just keep going as we were?
>Alright, I'll take the couch tonight then.
>Other

>>5513570
>...Does she not have other hobbies?

>Alright, I'll take the couch tonight then.

>>5513570
>Alright, I'll take the couch tonight then.
>Unless you're trying to set me up alone to come for hugs? In that case, I'll take the couch tonight then

>>5513570
>>...Does she not have other hobbies?
>Alright, I'll take the couch tonight then.

>Other:
You're messing with me right?

>>5513570
>...Does she not have other hobbies?
>Alright, I'll take the couch tonight then.

>>5513570
>...Does she not have other hobbies?
>What's the worst that could happen?

>>5513570
>...Does she not have other hobbies?
>Alright, I'll take the couch tonight then.

>>5513573
>>5513594
>>5513597
>>5513665
>>5513713

"...Does she not have other hobbies?" You ask disbelievingly, then shake your head. "No, you've got to be messing with me."

"Baking, her garden, training... she's got 'em, but no, I'm not messing with you. She does this all the time at exhibition tourneys. National or Global." Fie replies.

You sigh.

"I guess I'll take the couch and try disabuse her of that notion tomorrow." You say.

"I'll make it up to you." Fie promises.

>It's fine.
>You better (joking)
>How?
>Other

Happy New Years!

>>5514788
>It's fine.
Let's be an understanding guy, I'm sure Fie will appreciate that more.

>>5514788
>It's fine.
>Also, If that is just an excuse so you can come snuggle in the night, fine with me.

>>5514788
>It's fine.

>>5514788
>It's fine.
>other

Think you can introduce me to the gyms breeders or stablemaster?
Could do with some useful study for tomorrow afternoon.

Also anons happy new year.

>>5514788
>>It's fine.
>Other
So any special meal you'd want for lunch or dinner tomorrow?

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>>5514794
>>5514887
>>5515008
>>5515109
>>5515174

"It's fine." You assure.

Fie sighs, but doesn't press the issue.

You put dinner on after that and just have a quiet evening before finally calling it.

Despite your worries, the couch isn't so bad and you sleep like a rock through the night and wake up on time when Fie comes in the next morning before you go to start morning training.

Fortunately, there's no repeat of yesterday from Cinder and afterward, you head back on up and shower.

It's while you're having breakfast that Emma reappears, having bought pancakes.

"Sleep well?" She asks pleasantly as you make room for her.

>Like a rock.
>Yeah, the couch isn't too bad.
>Okay, even if Gareth and I were a couple, it's none of your business.
>Other

>>5515245
>Yeah, the couch isn't too bad.

>>5515245
>Yeah, the couch isn't too bad.
Let's not start off the morning with a potential argument.

>>5515245
>>Like a rock.
>Other
*Glace at the Pancakes*
Smells delicious.
You should try and ask Holly to assist you with cooking.
She's a wizard with a spoon.

>>5515248
>>5515254

"Yeah, the couch isn't too bad." You reply as Holly and Gareth both voice their assent.

Emma nods.

"I'm glad to hear it." She says as she parcels out the pancakes.

She doesn't make any more comment until after breakfast when she turns to you and Holly.

"Fie tells me you two could use some help with some rather special pokemon." She says.

On the other side of the table, you can see Fie give you a thumbs up.

>I mean, if it wouldn't be an imposition...
>No thanks, this is something we want to do ourselves.
>Other

>>5515497
>If you can teach me how to train up a legendary, I would appreciate it. Help is always welcome, but I don't know of offloading the work to someone else goes against the point of the deal I made.
>Some ideas on how to train them without getting team geen's notice would be good as well.

>>5515497
>>I mean, if it wouldn't be an imposition...
>We already got tips on their training but proper guidance on how we should structure our training regimens would be appreciated

>>5515497
>I mean, if it wouldn't be an imposition...

>>5515501
Supportin'

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>>5515501
>>5515502
>>5515507
>>5515610

"I mean, if it wouldn't be an imposition..." You say, helping yourself to a couple of pancakes off the stack as Holly and Gareth follow suit.

"Kid, I'm retired. I can do pretty much whatever I want." Emma says drily. "Couple wet behind the ears rookies like you two got saddled with Legendaries? Old habits die hard and there's practically no one else with the time."

"Can you really teach us how to train legendaries?" Holly asks.

Emma takes a sip of the coffee she walked in with.

"Child, if there's one thing I can say with absolute certainty after my career as a Gym Leader and my time as an Elite Four member, it's that Legendaries aren't that much different than regular pokemon. They've still got strengths and weaknesses, just their pride happens to be a bit taller as well." She adds.

"It sounds like you faced a few then." Gareth observes.

Emma nods.

"Couple of times, yeah. Had this one guy blow in from Sinnoh one year and he just started cleaning up the Gyms. Course, when he got to me, everyone had already started passing around that he was on the prowl, so instead of getting an easy win, the Darkrai he'd been using to steamroll everyone instead ended up getting worked over by a Ninetales." She recalls smiling.

>How'd the battle go?
>Wow, what a jerk.
>Other

>>5518083
>How'd the battle go?

>>5518083
>How'd the battle go?

>>5518083
I remember this guy from the anime. He was a real jackass.

>>5518123

Hey, gotta sneak a temp6t reference in somewhere, somehow.

>>5518083
>How'd the battle go?

>>5518083
>How'd the battle go?
What was the rest of his team like?

>>5518083
>How'd the battle go?

>>5518128
Cheeky but i like that.
Better have those references for Koga and Looker ready.
Jessie and James were technically Kogas students at one point and if they went for rehab i'm sure he'd have played a major part in this.
How do we go about explaining to our friends and Fie that our parents are technically trained ninjas?

>>5518433

That's entirely up to you guys.

>>5518635
Eh if we come across a traveling elder that could be Koga enjoying his retirement that should make a good encounter.

>>5518092
>>5518094
>>5518154
>>5518384
>>5518408

"How'd the battle go?" You ask curiously.

"Oh, I lost, but not before I'd knocked him down to his last pokemon. A Thundurus, as it happens." Emma replies. "He was pretty pissed at seeing his three Regis getting bodied one after another after Ninetales did for his Latios. He won with some grace, at least, though I've rarely seen a trainer look that terrified after winning." She adds.

"Wow..." Holly says, sounding awed.

"Was the battle recorded?" You ask.

Emma shakes her head.

"No, sadly. Which is a shame, because it's one that I've oft wished I had a copy of to show everyone at conferences and the like." She says.

You focus on eating, before after breakfast, you head down to get started on training Latias.

>Focus on general training. (Roll)
>Focus on moves. (Roll)
>Focus on stats. (Roll)
>On second thought, maybe focus on someone else. (Specify.)
>Other

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>5518755
>Focus on general training. (Roll)

Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>5518755
>>Focus on general training. (Roll)

>>5518755
>Focus on moves. (Roll)

Let's go with all the status moves they can learn starting with agility.

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>5518789
Forgot my roll

>>5518794
Nice

Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>5518755
>Focus on moves. (Roll)
I want to see if we can get her to learn Dragon Dance from us.

>>5518794
This should be good.

Need one more roll.

Rolled 83 (1d100)

here

>>5519413
Forgot your vote dude.

Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>5518755
>Focus on moves. (Roll)

Start with Agility and maybe Gravity for future strength training.
Should work since both manipulate weight.

>>5519413
It was to roll for stats

>>5518789
>>5518794
>>5518813
>>5519772

Training with Emma doesn't start out with just diving in.

Once you and Holly have released your respective charges, she looks them over, before turning to the two of you.

"Okay, quiz time: Do either of you know what a 'pivot' is?" Emma asks.

"Um... no..." Holly says cautiously.

>The point something turns on?
>Moves that let you switch pokemon?
>Uh... no idea.
>Other

>>5521402
>The point something turns on?

>>5521402
>The point something turns on?

>>5521402
>The point something turns on?

>>5521402
In terms of physics.
>The point something turns on?
In terms of pokemon.
>>Moves that let you switch pokemon?

>>5521402
>Moves that let you switch pokemon?
Volt Switch, U-Turn, etc. IDK if we have anymore at this point.

>>5521402
>The strategic roll of a pokemon which playstyle is based on switch. For example Rotom-wash, with volt-switch, is an offensive Pivot as it can deals lots of damage. Corviknight or Slowbro are good example of defensive pivot, the pokemon you'll switch in to take the brunt of an attack, with self-heal capacities

>>5521416
>>5521419
>>5521564
>>5521571
>>5521959

You frown.

"The point something turns on?" You ask cautiously.

Emma nods.

"Technically correct, but there's more to it." She says. "In pokemon battling circles, a 'pivot' is defined as a move that allows a pokemon to switch out without losing the initiative and in a strategic sense as 'the strategic role of a pokemon is based on switching. For example Rotom-Wash, with Volt-Switch, is an offensive pivot as it can deal lots of damage. Corviknight or Slowbro are good example of defensive pivots, the pokemon you'll switch in to take the brunt of an attack, because they're good at taking hits and can self-heal easily."

You gulp.

That definitely sounds like Emma knows what she's talking about.

"The reason I ask, is because there're a few moves the whole strategy hinges around and I was wondering if you'd taught these two any yet, since they can learn a few of them." She explains.

"Erm... no." Holly says, shaking her head.

"I was thinking on going with Agility first." You admit. "Or maybe Dragon Dance or Calm Mind." You add.

"Good choices, but there's a pivot move that makes those moves even stronger. It's kind of overlooked by a lot of trainers because it's not as offensive as Volt-Switch or U-Turn, but it's very powerful if you use it right, nevertheless." She says.

This sounds interesting.

"What's it called?" You ask.

"Baton Pass." Emma says. "We'll go with those three moves you mentioned today as well, because they pair quite well with it, but Baton Pass is going to be our focus for the day."

Oh god, it sounds like you're back at school again.

(Part 1)

(Anyone has any suggestions, as usual, feel free to share.)

>>5522072
>(Anyone has any suggestions, as usual, feel free to share.)

Nah I think you handled that nat 100 perfectly.
After this we might start on screens, teleport and gravity.

>>5522072
>(Anyone has any suggestions, as usual, feel free to share.)

I don't have much in the way of technical knowledge, but I feel like Latias' and Latios' ability to refract light to change appearance/go invisible could come in handy.

>>5522340
But that might be more in line with general training than learning specific moves.

>>5522340
They do already know Camouflage . Combine it with Haze and screens for hidden fuckery especially if we need to escape a situation or set an ambush.

>>5522347
That's a good idea, especially with the screens. I can't remember if they can learn Haze though.

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>>5522072
>Baton pass not a banned move

>>5522072
>Anyone has any suggestions, as usual, feel free to share
Only thing I'd say is to leave up some player choices for crit successes but you did good on this.

>>5522365
Wait... Minimize and Doubleteam.
We need to make sure our mons know aerial ace and steelstrike(iron horn don't know the name of the steel version of aerial ace) .

>>5522366

That's a reasonable suggestion.

Next time you get one, people are free to chime in with suggestions.

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>>5522072

Before now, you thought training was just repeating whatever exercise you devised to accomplish what you wanted over and over until you got the results you wanted.

Under Emma's absolutely iron hand, you learn that this might work on the road with whatever happens to be laying around, but in a gym, it's a complete waste.

Of course, most trainers don't get private tuition from a former Gym Leader and Elite Four member who knows this stuff inside and out.

She starts out easy enough with Calm Mind, since it doesn't really require any specialised equipment, though she does set you and Holly to practicing alongside Latias and Latios.

It's actually kind of hard for you, considering your aura attunement and your meditation with Gareth but it comes easily enough to Holly, Latios and Latias and eventually, you manage to get the knack for it, even managing to maintain that zen mindset when Emma starts going to town on a soup pot with a wooden spoon, creating an awful din and setting her Ninetales to hitting all four of you with Confuse Ray.

It's not a fun experience, but eventually, you have Calm Mind down to Emma's satisfaction and Latias and Latios demonstrate afterwards that they can use it consistently, quickly and without much difficulty.

Next, Emma moves onto Agility, which in comparison to Calm Mind, you have very, very little trouble with and Latias is even able to glean some insight on the move from your mind and demonstrate more effectively for Latios, vastly speeding up the teaching process.

By the time you're done with Agility, there's still an hour until lunch.

"Now then. Baton Pass." Emma says after you're done taking a break to wind down and recover from your exertions.

Holly's looking like she's starting to get tired, but fortunately, this isn't a move you can really get much out of.

To demonstrate, Emma has her Rapidash, which has already been demonstrating Agility use the move to switch to her Ninetales, whereupon you realise that actually, this move does require some pretty quick hands on your part. It's a good thing you've been practicing Agility for the past hour or so.

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>>5524497

As it turns out, Baton Pass for the trainer only looks hard.

The trick is actually remembering who you want to switch into under pressure.

More than once, you swap into Sage instead of Fluffy, but as you keep practicing, rotating who you switch into occasionally at Emma's direction, you make fewer and fewer mistakes.

You actually think with enough practice, you might even be able to maintain enough initiative to allow your pokemon to get a simple move off during a switch.

Latios picks up the trick of passing off his speed boost to Cotton before Latias does and Holly moves on to doing some evasion training with him while Latias is still struggling.

She does eventually get the knack for it, but it's nearly lunch by the time Emma's satisfied she has Baton Pass down.

"Phew... it's been a while since I've done a training session that long." She says, sounding almost content. "I'll sleep well tonight. Might even do this again Thursday, who knows?" She says rhetorically. "Anyway, let's go have lunch. I think you've all just about earned a break."

Holly all but collapses with relief.

Emma smiles and gives you a sly smile.

"Might want to think about giving the young lady a foot rub." She suggests in an undertone.

>I might just.
>Er...
>I'm taken.
>Other

>>5524503
>We don't have that kind of relationship
>Plus, I'm a fulfilled taken man,

>>5524503

>Emma smiles and gives you a sly smile.

Department of Redundancy Department?

Yeah, can you send a sniper please? I just hurt myself with that one.

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>>5524518
Nah i read that as picrel
Like she smiled at the end of training and efficienceness then have some naughty thoughts to vocalize

>>5524503
>I'm taken.

>>5524503
>I'm taken
>Other
I think I'll need to ask for permission first.

Text Fie about it but keep her ID out of sight.

>>5524520

Eh, probably just me self-editorialising.

Still, it's a habit I've been trying to break.

>>5524503
>I'm taken
>I don't want to give her mixed signals, she has a crush on me and I gently refused.

>>5524503
>>5524527
Changing my vote to >>5524593

>>5524528
Not sure if doing that will be good for Holly.

>>5524593
this

>>5524593
This is one bad option tho.
That's just slapping Holly in the face in front of someone else.

>>5524603
Nah man. Ask Fie and tell her about Emma teasing.
That way we are in the clear and Holly knows who we're asking for permission anyway.

>>5525156
If you want I can remove the
"she has a crush on me and I gently refused". I meant to write had, even though she probably still has part, but I think the mixed signals part should stay.

>>5525177
The '' I don't want to give her mixed signals'' can stay but the rest DELET it.
Let Emma think what she will but let's not mess Holly up.
She can use us as more of a big brother figure for now.

>>5525189
Fair enough.
How about we say we don't want to send mixed signals and tell Fie about Emma teasing us? Mix your suggestion and mine.

>>5525208
Yup works for me.

>>5524528
>>5524593

"I'm taken." You reply, already with your reasoning about not wanting to give her mixed signals on the tip of your tongue before Emma pounces and you realise, too late, you just walked into a trap, though you don't get the sense that Emma was fishing for details on your love life, so much as trying to give you a push.

"Oh, I didn't realise." She says pleasantly. "Have a sweetheart waiting back home, then?" She asks, all but chortling as she notes you trying not to fidget.

>Lie. (Roll)
>Fie, actually.
>Something like that.
>Other

>>5525562
>I know you're doing that to have fun at my expense, I won't fuel that addiction of yours

>>5525562
>>5525569
Supporting, but only if we say it good-naturedly.

>>5525562
>Something like that.
It very briefly ran across my head to mention Jacquelin but then just as quickly realized how terrible of an idea that would be.

>>5525562
>Something like that.

Odd
>>5525569
>>5525577
Even
>>5525582
>>5525608

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>5525609
dropped your dice

>>5525613
Thank you.

>>5525609
>>5525613

"I know what you're up to." You say, grinning. "And I'm not falling for it." You add.

"I've heard that one before today. I'm patient. I can wait." Emma replies, elbowing you in the ribs. "Anyway, lunch." She says, growing serious for a moment.

You all head out then and join Gareth and Fie for lunch.

"How'd training go?" Fie asks with a smirk.

>Emma's a taskmaster.
>Great. Couldn't have gone better.
>I'm buggered.
>Other

>>5525685
>Great. Couldn't have gone better.
>I can't state how good a professional trainer advice is. First yours, then Emma's...
>However, she's that much a strategist that it feels even in how she handle human relationships, she's constantly trying to squeeze out facts regarding my intimate life and relationships.
>She tried with Gareth, she tried with Holly, I think you're next.

>>5525685
>Great. Couldn't have gone better.
>She is on the prow for teasing again.

>>5525758
+1

>>5525758
>>5525772

"Great. Couldn't have gone better." You say, in full seriousness, but also completely wiped for the time being.

"They were good students, but I can see why you wanted me to point them in the right direction." Emma says. "Those two have promise, but they'll need to put in a lot of work before they're ready to deal with all the attention they'll attract."

"Thanks Emma. You're really doing me a favor with this." Fie replies, which is waved aside by the old woman.

"I'm retired, not dead." She says. "I've been raising pokemon and instructing trainers since I was your age and I'm not liable to stop until they cart me off to a home. And even then, they'll have to lock the doors." She adds with grim humor.

You turn to Gareth.

"So, what've you been up to all morning?" You ask.

"Training." He says. "And trying to track down a good place to find Prism Scales."

"Ian would probably know where we can find them." Holly notes.

"Probably." Gareth concedes. "He seems personable enough to tell us if he does, even, but I'd like to try and find out on my own before I ask."

"There's no shame in asking for help." Fie chides. "Anyway, what're your plans for this afternoon?" She asks.

"I'm going to train the rest of my team." Holly says.

"Same." Gareth says. "I've got to change up my team some so I'm not just working Mien, Druddigon and Geodude to the bone."

>I guess I'm training then. (Who\Everyone) (Moves, Stats, Lvl)
>Think I might just take the afternoon off.
>Kind of want to go for a walk.
>Other

>>5526672
>I guess I'm training then. (Everyone) (Lvl)

>>5526672
>>I guess I'm training then. (Who\Everyone) (Moves, Stats, Lvl)

Quinie SpA
Piker SpA
Ayumi Break swipe (KayO helping/participating)
Fluffy Defence training (mastering Quick Attack for dodging instead of attacking)
KayO Atk training
Latias Speed training

Incorporate some playtime for them at the end of the training to encourage them.

>Other
Gareth instead of relying on prism scales how about looking up pokeblocks or pokeblocks machines with me later?
I want to try and get a portable one along with those portable berry pots.

>>5526672
>Kind of want to go for a walk.

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>Level
>Specific Stat Training
>Walk

Normally, I'd just roll a dice, but in this instance, I want you guys to vote again.

For no real particular reason.

>>5527786
>Level

>>5527786
Still want to vote for
>Walk

This will either avoid something tragic or put us in the middle of danger, won't it?

>>5527812
I'm betting on either Fie being angry at us overworking, or more Team Green bullshit

>>5527786
>Walk

>>5527816
That alone is making me consider changing votes, but my curiosity is too big for my own good.

>>5527786
>Walk

>>5527786
>Walk
TIME TO FUCKING DIE! LMAO!

>>5527812
>>5527818
>>5527832
>>5527921

"I kind of want to go for a walk." You admit after a moment's thought.

You kind of want to keep going with training, but Fie's concern you'll over do things kind of puts that on ice for the time being.

"So, who's going with you then?" Fie asks.

"Oh, he's not a child, Fiona." Emma chides. "I'm sure Alex can look after himself."

"He can, but we've been having trouble with Team Green. And they've already tried to actually kill him once." Fie replies.

Holly shrugs.

"I'll go with him." She says. "Where were you thinking of going?" She asks curiously.

>The beach.
>Route 3
>Route 4
>The Barrier Islands
>Other

>>5527932
>The beach.

>>5527932
>The Barrier Islands
See it before it's gone

>>5527932
>The Barrier Islands
Seems fun.

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>>5527937
>>5527939

"The Barrier Islands." You reply with an enthusiastic grin.

"Not that I can blame you, but by the time you get there, you'll have maybe half an hour before it's time to come back." Fie notes. "It's a three hour boat ride to the closest island and another three back." She adds. "And about six hours to hike around any one of them."

"Oh." You say.

"Do you still want to go?" Holly asks.

>Yeah, it ought to be fun.
>Yeah, but over the weekend.
>No, best not.
>Other

As a sidenote: if there ever is a poke-oz game, the whitsundays would be an awesome location for a post-game or considering DLC is a thing now, a DLC region.

>>5528128
>>Yeah, but over the weekend.

>>5528128
>Yeah, but over the weekend.

>>5528128
>>Yeah, but over the weekend.
>Let's go to the beach instead

>>5528128
>Yeah, but over the weekend.
>Extend an invitation to the others to go with you.

>>5528128
>Other
On another occasion maybe, we did promise to tutor that school tour in camping/fire safety class on the weekend. (unless we're going on Sunday)
I think I'll stick with Gareth to look into evolving Feebass.
Might be a good idea to talk to skme breeders who know a thing or two about what diet they need.

>>5528128
>>5528263
>>5528297
Changing my vote to support this instead. I completely forgot about the tutoring.

>>5528297
>skme
The hell is a skme?

>>5528297
I just realized you meant to say 'some'
+1 to this

>>5528297
I'll support this.

>>5528320
Yeah typing on a tiny phone when i look like a flabby GoW character probably isn't a good idea, just don't want to spend 500€ on a dumb phone for a larger screen.

Got a migraine. Might be off for a couple of days. Can someone please archive?

>>5529515
Done

>>5529515
Get well soon OP.

>>5528297
>>5528302
>>5528320
>>5528437
Since we seem to have a consensus how about we focus on berry research, pokeblocks, portable miniature pots and pokeblocks machines.
As said in a previous thread the move Natural gift varies in type depending on berries used up so that table should be useful in determining what foods our mons need during their training.
They should also be useful for our own aura training.

Maybe look up some traditional crafting methods so we can make potions, cures and potentially pokeballs on the go.

>>5529542

You're a legend.

>>5529815

Got a pair of daith piercings this morning and that seems to have stopped the root cause, so hopefully there'll be far fewer migraines and dizzy spells from hereon.

>>5529819

Okay, berries and berry accessories are the afternoon's poison then.

Gimme some rolls to see how you do.

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>5531009

Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>5531009
90+

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>5531009
This is just to finish the Bo3

>>5531018
Nice.

Rolled 78 (1d100)

>>5531009
Amazing to read about that piercings. Hopefully you'll be better

Rolled 54 (1d100)

>>5531009
Hopefully it works OP.

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>>5531017
>>5531018
>>5531020

"Hm... well, how about we go ask around about those scales then?" You ask Gareth. "D'you want some company? I kind of have some stuff with poke blocks and berries I want to look into." You explain.

"Sure." He says, brightening.

"If it's berries you're interested in, I know a gardening store." Emma says.

"If it wouldn't be too much of a bother..." Gareth says.

"Oh, it's fine. I need to get a few things myself." She adds.

You focus on lunch after that, before following Emma out.

To your surprise, she doesn't hail a taxi, just walks off down the road.

A bunch of hipsters duck off and two minutes later, you're jumped by Team Green thugs, but they quickly regret it.

There's half a dozen of them and they send out an assortment of pokemon, the usual Grass and Dark-types backed by Golbats you're beginning to recognise as their standard.

Before they've even drawn breath and before you or Gareth can release any of your pokemon, Emma's sent out an Incineroar and hit them with a Heat Wave, knocking them all out and sending them scattering like roaches.

"Kids these days." She sniffs, before you continue on, you and gareth sharing an incredulous look.

No surprise she used to be a League member.

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>>5531355

(Link to post art:) https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/q3i5mw/bulbasaurs_flower_shop_by_me_can_you_spot_all_the/

You walk for about fifteen minutes, following Emma to a nursery.

There's more than a few potted berry bushes for sale and some enquiries reveal that they do indeed have a berry blender and travel pots for trainers.

They're a little pricey, but you should be able to make back the difference pretty quickly.

After you've gotten these new items, you head on home with Emma and over a cup of tea and some fruit cake that tastes strongly of whiskey, she reveals after Gareth asks, that there's a boutique in the central business district that sells Prism Scales and other such curios if you're dead set on evolving Feebas that way, but she notes they're rather expensive. And that there's a pokemon salon not far from it either.

When you're done with this snack and some inconsequential chit-chat, you leave. Gareth looks thoughtful as you walk.

"If we go check those places out now, it'll be too late to do anything else when we get back." He says at last, sounding conflicted. "D'you want to check it out, or should we leave that for before we leave?" He asks.

>Hey, you want to check it out, I'm cool with it.
>No, let's head back before the vultures reconvene. We can check it out before we leave.
>Other

>>5531374
>No, let's head back before the vultures reconvene. We can check it out before we leave.
>>Other
Also my mom used to do contests and had me study up on how Feebas evolve into Milotic because she was obsessed with the serpentine pokemon.
They need a good blend of blue pokeblocks for a while until they grow their own first prismatic scale and then they usually evolve after 2 or 3 battles won.
It's more effort but the resulting Milotic end up stronger and healthier.

>>5531374
>No, let's head back before the vultures reconvene. We can check it out before we leave.

>>5531408
Jessie participated in pokemon contests? I don't remember much of the anime, sorry.

>>5531412

Hoenn arc onward, if I recall.

>>5531414
Huh, interesting. Her skills might come in handy someday.

>>5531419
>Her skills might come in handy someday.
Actually, they probably already are.

>>5531408
Supportin'

>>5531374
>No, let's head back before the vultures reconvene. We can check it out before we leave.

>>5531408
>>5531412
>>5531530
>>5531421

"No, let's head back before the vultures reconvene." You reply. "Besides, there's a reason I wanted to get a berry blender and those travel pots." You add.

"I figured you just wanted a steady supply of berries and pokemon treats." Gareth admits.

"Well, that and also, Feebas evolve into Milotic when they start growing their own Prism Scales. Which you can help along by feeding them blue poke blocks. They eat a lot of Chesto, Bluk and Kelpsi Berries in the wild, so they're a bit like dietary supplements for them. The end result of evolving Feebas that way is they tend to grow healthier and stronger than just giving them a shed Prism Scale."

"Huh. Bit of a fan of Milotic then?" He asks.

You chuckle.

"My mum is. She used to do contests and she's a big fan of serpentine pokemon in general." You explain.

"Oh, neat. Well, if we grab some berries on the way home, I'm down to help make some poke blocks." He says.

>Sounds like a plan.
>After dinner. Might as well get some training done when we get back.
>How about we head back to Route 3 and try find some wild berries?
>Other

>>5532395
>After dinner. Might as well get some training done when we get back.

>>5532395
>After dinner. Might as well get some training done when we get back.

Might be good to have a sparring match again.

>>5532395
>After dinner. Might as well get some training done when we get back.

>>5532401
>>5532429
>>5532438

Alright, what're you training.

Also, roll with your vote.

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>5532671
Level

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>5532671
Level training.

Rolled 90 (1d100)

>>5532671
stats

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>5532671
Stats

Level
>>5532725
>>5532742
Stats
>>5532748
>>5532891

Need one more vote\roll either way.

Rolled 33 (1d100)

level

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>>5532725
>>5532742
>>5533161

"After dinner." You say. "We might as well get some training done when we get back."

"What kind?" Gareth asks. "Just general conditioning or d'you have something specific in mind?"

"General." You reply. "I've kind of been leaving it to actual battle experience and even then, Kay O-o and Rusty have kind of been the focus for a lot of that. I'm kind of behind with everyone else." You admit. "Sage and Blitz are getting some good experience in Fie's gym, but even they could use some more attention."

"Well, I'm down for it. We can have a few practice battles while we're at it." He adds.

"Sounds like a plan." You agree.

You get back without incident and after you're finished putting your purchases down, you and Gareth head to the spare court, release your teams and get down to training.

Even though this wasn't the focus with Emma this morning, you did pick up a thing or two from her and by the time Fie comes and collects you for dinner, you feel you've made some good progress.

You, Gareth and your respective teams are all absolutely stuffed though, between three hours of workouts and practice battles though, but your pokemon have definitely grown from the experience.

Everyone's grateful to be heading up for dinner, with the exception of Rascal, whom definitely wants to keep training.

After dinner, you unpack the berry blender and after you've set it up and read the instructions, Fie manages to locate some Chesto berries for you to blend.

>Roll

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>5533196
Also
>Night time means special attention to Fluffy

Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>5533196

Rolled 19 (1d100)

>>5533196

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>5533208
>>5533196
+1 on the eventual Umbreon

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>>5533208
>>5533245
>>5533250

With modern berry blenders, they do all the work for you.

Unfortunately, this is one of the older models which require manual input from up to four people.

Which in a certain sense is convenient, considering you've got four people.

It takes a bit of practice to actually get the timing down for using the blender properly, but once you do, the next couple of minutes as the blender purees and cooks the berries goes by faster than you'd credit, before spitting out several cerulean blue blocks of cooked, compacted Chesto Berry.

They smell enticingly savory, but they're not for you.

You divvy the dozen or so blocks up between the four of you before taking a minute to clean it out.

In the aftermath, you're taken by surprise as Holly comes up and hugs you, beaming happily.

"Uh..." You say uncertainly.

"I love making poke blocks the old fashioned way." Holly explains as she releases you, in no way self-conscious. "I used to do it all the time with mum, so it was nice to be able to do it again."

"You're welcome..." You say, still taken aback by Holly's sudden effusiveness. "I was mostly thinking this was the best way to raise our Feebas, but I'm glad you had fun." You admit.

Holly beams again, before taking over cleaning up, leaving you at loose ends.

"What're you up to now?" Fie asks.

"Going to go down to the arena and spend some time with Fluffy." You reply.

Fie nods.

"Sure thing." She says, giving you a thumbs up before you head out into the gym proper.

(Part 1)

>>5533807

When you get to the arena, the moon's up, painting it in silvery light and providing ample light for you to play with Fluffy.

You don't get up to anything too strenuous or complicated, just running around playing tag and fetch for a while before settling down to pet him and watch the moon.

Fluffy gives a sigh of contentment and gradually nods off.

You keep petting him a while longer as the moon begins to slip behind the edge of the arena's roof, before you return him and head back to the apartment.

To your surprise, Fie's still up when you get back, busily filling out and filing paperwork.

She looks up with a wry look as you enter, before shifting her attention back to the paperwork.

"The less glamorous side of being a gym leader." She explains. "Tends to put me to sleep, so..."

"I get it." You assure.

"You're free to bunk with me tonight. After a day like that, Emma's not going to be coming in until tomorrow afternoon for lunch." Fie says uncertainly, before giving you an impish look. "Unless there is something between you and Gareth. Or Holly. I won't judge." She jokes.

"Ha-ha." You reply, deadpan.

She smiles.

"Seriously though, this is going to take a hot minute." She says, indicating the paperwork.

>Take the couch.
>Go wait for Fie.
>Make some hot cocoa.
>Make coffee.
>Bunk with Gareth.
>Bunk with Holly.
>Other

>>5533829
>Make some hot cocoa.
A portion for both both us and Fie.
If she needs to relax after being done offer the massage again.

Sidenote: I'm sorry this is less montage and more a condensed version of what we've been doing so far, but there's enough meat in the 'first time' interactions to warrant actually writing it out.

We're burning through it though, so it ought to get more 'montage' as we go.

Also, hope the dialogue was up to standard and not awful.

>>5533834
It's alright OP.
Slow quests are good for the read and you make good use of player input for writing.

>>5533829
>>5533833
Supporting this, including the part about making some for her and offering a massage.

>>5533834
No worries QM. And the dialogue seemed fine to me, I've seen far worse.

Just posted a short story in the character doc, for anyone interested.

Just looked at the mon stats.
Latias already finished her Special Attack training. Now she only needs speed, move and level training.

I'm suggesting that we continue with dual screens, cosmic power and teleport.
Sage and Blitz can participate too.

>>5533929
Makes me hope we can interact with Meowth someday.

>>5533829
>Make some hot cocoa.
overall, all >>5533833 said.
Comfy time with comfiest gf

>>5533829
>Make some hot cocoa.

>>5533829
>Make some hot cocoa.
>Go wait for Fie.

>>5533929
>Meowth owning the team Green apes
LMAO
What do you think these idiots would think when a pokemon starts insulting them to space and back?

Bet the cops will keep an eye out on the house for now or the local Gym leader Fies brother Daniel will.

>>5533829
>>Make some hot cocoa.
Share some with Fie so she can finish without falling asleep.

>>Go wait for Fie.
Offer her a nice back-rub to relax afterwards.
Blue-ball her with a kiss on the neck (not enough to leave a hicky but enough to tease her as the neck is an erogenous zone on all mamals).

>>5534129
>>5534156
>>5534307
>>5534468

"How about some hot chocolate then?" You ask.

"Oh Arceus, yes." Fie says with feeling as you head to the kitchenette and start brewing it.

When you come back, she takes a deep draft, then sighs in relief.

"Wow, I needed that." She says in satisafaction, perking up.

"Want a massage?" You ask.

Fie thinks about it, then shrugs.

"Sure." She says.

>Roll.

Rolled 55 (1d100)

Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>5535517

>>5535517
We need a high roll

Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>5535517
Forgot mine

>>5535520
>>5535530
>>5535545

Update tomorrow.

Nearly hit 40C today and I'm absolutely cooked.

>>5535547
Damn I envy you ozzies.
Germany is hell during winter.

>>5535520
>>5535530
>>5535545

You set aside your own cup and start on working some of the tension out of Fie.

It's a little awkward given she's still working on the paperwork while you do, but you soon get the hang of it and Fie starts to relax more and more as she slowly works her way through the stack of paperwork.

"This is nice..." She sighs contently.

"Well that's good, because I hate to think what'd happen if I botched this." You joke.

Fie snorts.

"It almost sounds like I scare you." She notes with the hint of a grin in her voice.

You have to chuckle at this.

Then Fie sits straighter.

"Oh yeah, got something I kind of need to talk with you about." She says.

You pause, but it doesn't *sound* like this is bad news at least.

>Uh-oh.
>Is your dad coming to visit?
>Is your mum coming to visit?
>Worried about a long-distance relationship already?
>Other

>>5535991
>Worried about a long-distance relationship already?

>>5535991
>Other
>"Alright, I'm listening."

>>5535991
>Worried about a long-distance relationship already?
>>Other
Or am meeting the in-laws soon?

>>5536009
this

>>5536009
>support

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>>5536009
>>5536017
>>5536020

"I'm listening." You assure.

"So, I called someone I know for some advice for Holly." Fie begins. "Winston, the Psychic gym leader. I figured he'd be able to send exercises or something."

"Mm?" You say as you move to the small of her back, smiling as she leans back into your fingers.

"So, he asked after how we found out she was an emergent and when I told him about that first dream and how you kicked that..." She sighs. "'Construct's' ass, he rather emphatically advised that the number one thing we can do, is keep the two of you close." She says. "Particularly, while she's asleep."

"Why's that?" You ask, pausing in your massage.

"Skipping over the technical babble, apparently when you shattered that construct of her father, you became some sort of psychic anchor." Fie says, then shakes her head. "That's the best way I can explain Winston's diatribe on the subject." She adds tiredly.

"What about everyone else?" You ask with a frown.

This sounds way too much like inviting complications between you and fie for your liking. And way too much like giving Holly mixed signals, for that matter.

"To use Winston's terminology, we're 'secondary supports', while you're Holly's 'capstone support'. I bought up your accident on the island and apparently, the reason the rest of us were there was probably what kept her from having a flare up. Same with when you went out this afternoon, I was here, but I was getting kind of headache-y until you came back, then it cleared up. The rest of the staff reported the same." Fie explains. "That's about when I decided to make time and call him. So... yeah. Holly's psychically unstable, apparently bloody *powerful* given the building-wide headaches while you were out and her stability is pretty dependent on her proximity to you."

"Did Winston actually *give you* any exercises for Holly beyond what Judy's Gardevoir did, or did he forget that while he was cooking up how to try stirring up drama?" You ask, trying not to sound annoyed.

It's not like you *dislike* spending time with Holly, but you're trying to remain in the Friend Zone where she's concerned, for Arceus's sake. You don't want to wind up her familiar or something and this sounds like something a bored pervert would come up with.

"No, apparently she either needs instruction from a human expert or a strong Psychic type." Fie replies.

"Thank Arceus." You say with relief. "Latios-"

"Yeah, without going into detail, I mentioned him and apparently he's not powerful enough." Fie says. "Judy's Gardevoir or Kathryn's Alakazam is the sort of tutor she needs."

"Fuuuck." You swear, drawing the curse out.

"Fortunately for you, there's somewhere pretty close by you can probably find one." Fie says wryly. "The only problem is going to be convincing them to help."

"The Barrier Islands?" You guess.

"The Barrier Islands." Fie confirms.

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>>5536579

>No pressure.
>Okay... that's a lot to take in.
>Fuck. We'd better tell Gareth and Holly tomorrow.
>Winston didn't suggest anything that sounded like an elaborate prank, did he?
>Other

>>5536579
>>5536580

Time to do some Plot Shit.

>>5536580
>Fuck. We'd better tell Gareth and Holly tomorrow.
>Winston didn't suggest anything that sounded like an elaborate prank, did he?

>>5536582
hype