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Jynx? Near Fortree city?

Personally, Stormy had never really seen one of the gangly, disproportionate Pokemon before. Being a Kanto native, her knowledge of Pokemon didn't exceed much past the Pokemon she lived with.

When Kim called asking for her help getting rid of the Jynx, however, Stormy jumped at the idea. Again, she knew nothing about what she was getting herself into.. but Kim presented himself as a fairly capable young man that probably knew what he was doing.

Therefore, she would be perfectly fine - probably.

The young brunette arrived quickly on the scene, dipping her head to her fellow League companion. Her boots were already growing a bit damp from the sticky snow underfoot, and her patience was already beginning to wear away. She hated the cold and the dampness of winter.

"Of course, I'm here to help. What's the plan?"

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Stormy furrowed her brows in determination at Kim's game plan. Find the Jynx, right, obviously.

"Sounds like a reasonable plan. Any idea where they may be hiding? What exactly have they been doing to bother the townspeople?"

The woman kept pace with him easily, allowing him to take the lead. She rubbed her hands together, periodically huffing warm air in her hands to help warm them up. At his mention of a fire-type, she grinned.

"Oh yes! That's a great idea."

At once, she released a tiny little candle Pokemon who she held in both hands delicately. The adorable Pokemon furiously puffed out its candlelight, and Stormy sat her on her shoulder where it snuggled up to her chin. Although it was a tiny warmth, it's adorableness seemed to be enough to satisfy Stormy.

"I'm sure the Jynx are just in a fuss because of the colder weather. They're all excited and we're out here ruining their fun."

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Stormy was very quickly jotting down mental notes. Deep alcoves, caves, big forests, got it.

The wind had begun to pick up, hail and snow stinging her cheeks as their journey continued.

At the mention of Fernando, Stormy's attention switched quickly from her Litwick to the soft smile on Kim's face. Unfortunately, she was not reciprocating the same smile he had.

"Fernando has no respect for himself, let alone for Pokemon."

She did not really respond to Kim's compliment. Though it hadn't really been one, it was more of an observation.

Kim fell back from his leadership stance, walking alongside her to absorb some of the warmth the Litwick was giving off, albeit however little it may be. Stormy glanced at the man curiously, but said nothing to deter him from leaning in towards the pair.

Another powerful flurry of ice and snow overtook them suddenly, the wind catching her hair and blocking her vision for a moment. Panic swelled in her chest as she reached out for Kim, as if to ground herself.

She found nothing, only empty cold.

When she reopened her eyes and pulled the hair from her face, she discovered quickly that she was standing face to face with a Jynx. It stared at her with nervous curiosity.

Kim was nowhere to be seen, and panic was starting to creep down the small of her back.

"Um.."

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The Jynx stood before her, mimicking her facial expressions. Eventually, though, it too offered her some sort of present. Stormy took it nervously, turning it this way and that to try and figure out what it might be.

Her present seemed to be wet though, which eventually made her hands cold, giving her a chill.

Stormy's teeth began to chatter violently before the Jynx decided to stop copying her and instead turn around to leave. It kept turning back to stare at her, however, as if beckoning her to follow.

Desperate for warm bodies to try and keep her from freezing to death, she gave chase.

Her Litwick continued to warm her cheeks, snuggling in real close to try and help its trainer. Meanwhile, Stormy continued to trudge through ankle and knee-deep snow, continuously changing hands to stick her freezing hands in her pockets.

"Where are you leading me? Where did my friend go? I was out here with someone, have you seen him?"

Alas, the Jynx didn't say anything in response and continued to bring her into the giant group of Jynx. Panic began to flush Stormy's cheeks. Was she about to be murdered by a whole horde of wild Jynx?

Thankfully, once she had mingled with their kind, their warm bodies had begun to gradually warm her up. She still had a chill and was shivering madly, but she wasn't about to pass out anytime soon.

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While trying to curb her chattering teeth, Stormy finally finds Kim. Or rather, he finds her, but that's irrelevant.

The young man approaches her, relief washed over his face. Now that she is surrounded by both him and the horde of Jynx, she's starting to feel al little less panicked and a little more.. confused? What exactly was going on here?

It definitely looked like her, Kim and the Jynx were all headed towards town, but why? Well, she knew that they had been seen frequenting the area lately and that they had been causing issues among the residents. But given the way the Jynx had reacted to her, greeting her with shy curiosity and presenting her with a personally wrapped gift, there was more at work here.

So, when Kim asked her what was going on, she honestly had no real response that would benefit him.

"Hones-s-s-tly? No clue man. Th-they handed me this soaking wet package. They seemed f-f-friendly, though."

Now, at this point, it's probably confusing as to why Stormy didn't immediately bring out her Rapidash to help keep her warm. But, at the time, she had been trying not to make a very obvious presence and potentially scare away their mission objective. Yeah, that's right, FERNANDO SILPH, she wasn't a complete idiot.

Okay, maybe she still was because now she was out here shivering so hard her Litwick was struggling to stay on her shoulder. But, she was doing her best, okay?

Stormy and Kim stopped short to observe the group of Jynx as they gathered round to speak to one another. Finally, they seemed to come to some sort of ominous conclusion and threw their arms in the air in.. delight, maybe?

"Is this a cult? Did we just join some sort of a cult?"

Then, the Jynx took off, dropping presents at peoples doorsteps and ding-dong-ditching. The outcome was to be expected, outraged citizens throwing hands and cursing and being generally ungrateful for such wonderful and thoughtful gifts. Sure, they probably looked like piles of garbage and likely smelled bad.. but it was the thought that counted. It's Christmas, take a chill pill!

Stormy's mouth was agape in surprise at what was unfolding before her. When Kim offered his jacket, she didn't even really feel herself accept it and drape it over her shoulders.

"Kim? Kim... Kim. I think we're supposed to deliver our presents. We're a cult now, this must be initiation."

Whatever 'explaining' they had to do was completely lost on Stormy. She had completely missed his previous suggestion or direction and was now making her way to a house that didn't yet have a present on its front doorstep.

So, while Kim left to go try and make everything easier on the residents, Stormy was joining in on the fun.

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