Thomas offered a chuckle at her remark.

When she brought up how she got her Iron Valiant, Thomas listened. "I encountered mine on my Ranch, actually. After Dewford, mine arrived on the Ranch and tried to attack me. My Ceruledge fended it off, barely defeating it. After that, it chose to join me.", he'd tell her.

"It helped that me and Doug encountered one in the Dream Mist during the events of Dewford. It was a brutal battle, one that took the lives of my Muk, and his Kingler.", he'd explain, lamenting their losses.

Upon hearing the Audinos cries, Thomas turned his attention to what the little guy was pointing at. It was the Magikarp Fishing Game.

"Did you want me to win you a prize, Pulse?", Thomas asked the Audino.

The Audino would stare up at his master with Baby-Doll Eyes. Thomas couldn't help but smile, and pet the little one.

"You got it, little bud-", Thomas stopped, before spotting a drunken man stumble over to the carnie running the game.

"Shall we?", Thomas inquired to Lydia, before stepping over to deal with the argumentative drunk.

The drunken man would pause his abuse of the carnie, turning to face the larger man. "Get lost!", the drunk spat at him.

"You're clearly crocked, pal. It's time to retire for the day.", Thomas told the man sternly.

The drunk would take a swing at the former member of the Elite Four, only for the Kalosian to swiftly step back, allow the man to stumble forward, before getting behind him, and putting him in a rear hold, with the threat of it turning into a sleeper hold, if he caused more trouble.

"That wasn't a suggestion. Now, get the fuck out, before I throw your ass out.", Thomas growled venomously.

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tags: Lydia Magnusson
notes: tl;dr

The Audino's attempt at calming the futuristic chevalier seemed to have worked out.

As the blockage was dislodged, and the blonde started to cough, Thomas released her from his hold, and attempted to pat her on the back to help her out.

"Don't mention it, Lyds.", Thomas told her.

Thomas looked over at the Iron Valiant in her company. Though the image of it holding the Dachsbun balloon was a funny one, he knew the species were no joke.

"I see you got one, too. Where'd you find yours?", Thomas inquired.

The Audino would spot a group of people fishing in a small pond, attempting to fish out some Magikarp. The Audino cried out to his master, pointing hm towards the game.

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tags: Lydia Magnusson
notes: Prompt: Involve or reference a Magikarp Fishing Game.

Moments earlier, Thomas bought a balloon in the shape of a Pikachu's head. The former Elite Four would tie the balloon around the wrist of a fluffy Audino, who cried out with glee as he got the balloon.

Thomas, looking out of place among the carnival goers, would be easy for the soldier to spot. A man in black boots, black trousers, and a short-sleeved button-up accompanied by an Audino with the Pikachu balloon.

Thomas would spot a familiar face as they rounded the corner. "Lyds?", Thomas blurted out.

As she started to choke on the taco, Thomas moved in quickly. Ignoring the Iron Valiant's threat, Thomas moved in to give the blonde an abdominal thrust, to free the food lodged in her windpipe. He would attempt to get behind her, and attempt to dislodge the blockage that threatened to end her.

Pulse, seeing how the Iron Valiant got into combat mode, attempted to calm the Paradox Pokemon with a Heal Pulse, and a plea that his master was trying to help their master.

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tags: Lydia Magnusson
notes: Prompt: Buy a Balloon Pokemon

"You know I don't have access to any of that, right?", he'd ask Kyle.

What Kyle said checked out, however. He was in Littleroot, acting as Wraith. After he had finished patching up his wounds, as well as the injuries Andraste Breathnach had sustained, they ventured through the Silent Icelands. That was where Thomas tried and failed to thaw out one of the imprisoned Pokemon.

"I see, thank you for that.", he'd tell Kyle.

He'd listen to what Razz had to say. And he had to agree, if there were any Pokemon that could have an effect on the ice, it had to be Zekrom and Reshiram. Though if Reshiram alone failed to liberate the Pokemon, the next step would be to unite Zekrom and Reshiram in an effort to free the trapped Pokemon.

"I'll have to agree with Razz. If we can get in contact with Calcifet, perhaps he could help us? I know he's big into archeology, so perhaps he's uncovered something about Kyurem in his adventures?", he'd inquire.

"Though at this point, anything's worth a try.", he'd add, throwing the Champion a bone.

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tags: kyle lopez Razz Kingsman
notes: tl;dr

Thomas listened as the Commissioner grilled him. It was true, he had thrown everything away.

"Because I was convinced that working within the system was an exercise in futility.", Thomas revealed to her.

"Every time I ever allowed the system to work things out, I got burned. Any attempts to work within the system were for nothing. My warnings about Rocket's continued existence after the death of SILAS BLACKWELL were blown off, only to be vindicated during that shitshow of a Press Conference.", the Kalosian spilled to her.

The man who had killed Shadow, got off with a slap on the wrist. His work with Interpol, invalidated with the escape of Amadeus Irving. His career with Interpol, ended because of a madwoman who was forced upon him. It was the story of his life, the system had failed him repeatedly.

"I felt that extreme measures were necessary to defeat Rocket. Extreme measures that the League would not dare take. And if I had to become a pariah in the process, then so be it. I thought I'd be content with knowing that I was the bad man who'd bounce other bad men at the door.", he'd confess.

"Over time, I'd come to realize that my actions had only contributed to the chaos plaguing the Region. And that I squandered a golden opportunity to make the change I wanted to see. I allowed years of dissatisfaction with the League, and anger towards Rocket's atrocities, to cloud my judgment.", he'd confide in her, ashamed at what he had become.

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tags: dahlia goode
notes: tl;dr

As Thomas looked over the Pokemon, it was clear he was comfortable in the cold. The man didn't even button up the coat, but was clearly not shivering.

"I would hope other places that house Ice-types take a similar approach. I know this is a more - costly way to do it, but I would hope the others would find a way.", he'd begin. "There is the Shoal Cave near Mossdeep City that houses them. And after we prevented 99943 Meteno from wiping us all out, the Silent Icelands emerged near Oldale Town, but that area is rather hostile.", he'd explain to her.

Being able to successfully create the underground biomes, in order to house such Pokemon, and more, was one of Thomas' prouder accomplishments.

"Of course, this isn't the only biome. Other sections of the tunnel lead to an underground lake, a hot cave, and a wider cavern for Rock and Ground-types to thrive in.", he'd reveal to her. "Just as the path to this biome was marked with signs bearing a snowflake, you'll find the paths marked accordingly.", he'd continue.

"My name is Thomas, by the way. I'm the owner of this Ranch.", he'd finally introduce himself to her.

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tags: Yuina Higashi
notes: tl;dr

As Kano decided to stay above ground, Rufus barked eagerly. The Arcanine wanted to play with the Hisuian Growlithe. Soon, they'd be joined by another Hisuian Growlithe, this one wearing a green collar to mark him out.

Thomas smiled as the woman grabbed a coat off the rack. "We take cleaning the coats very seriously.", he assured her.

"Oh yes, Duvet Ranch is host to many different Pokemon. Many of which don't survive too well on farmland. So for that purpose, underground biomes were built in order to give these Pokemon their ideal climate.", he'd fill her in, walking as he talked.

When they would finally catch up to the group of Pokemon, they would end up in an icy cavern. A Sneasel and Weavile pair were skating along slick ice, while one of the Audino was cuddling up to a Cubchoo. A Glaceon pounced Pulse, giving the fluffy Audino an affectionate lick on top of his head, much to the delight of the healer.

"Not many areas in Hoenn accommodate Ice-types. So to make sure they can thrive, we dedicated this chamber to our icy friends.", he'd remark, smiling.

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tags: Yuina Higashi
notes: tl;dr

The Ceruledge's blade managed to slash the Mega Absol, bringing it down. Despite the fact that Mordred had gained little in the way of health, the haunted armor was satisfied with bringing down one of his opponents.

When the next battler was brought out, the Ceruledge found himself too tired to dodge the Bubblebeam in time. The armor would collapse to the ground, giving Josh a point in his favor.

After the announcer called it, Thomas recalled the Ceruledge, and brought in his Zoroark, Kuma Lisa.

The Zoroark wasted no time in opening up with a Night Daze, attempting to blanket the field in a darkness that would lash out at the Lanturn.

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tags: Josh Devlin
notes: Ceruledge took Bubblebeam. Ceruledge is KO'd
Thomas sent out Zoroark
Zoroark used Night Daze