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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2020 11:28:20 GMT
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Back to his office, or back to the argument? Orion can't help but to think neither is a good idea for one's mental health: quietly, he hopes he's misinterpreted.

"I'll do that," he says, though he has full expectations to be waiting a long while. He's already waved off another attempt to see to his injuries in favour of a man who'd approached supporting someone else. "Take care of yourself, Fernando."


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POSTED ON Feb 20, 2020 11:21:17 GMT
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Between his position on the Council and his best attempts to keep up with his duties as a ranger, Orion's rarely got free time these days. He's taking a much-needed nap when his PokeNav wakes him, bleary eyes struggling to register the words on the screen. [break][break]

He's about to roll over and go back to bed when he recognizes the name of the ranger who'd requested assistance, and Orion reluctantly switches on the light and squints in the offending brightness. The response Kaida receives is brief and to the point, a simple 'On my way' before he pockets his Pokedex and gets out of bed.[break][break]

He arrives on the back of his Hydreigon: while his Swampert's injuries meant he had to cut back on ranging duties for a while, the three-headed dragon had managed to escape serious harm in the light of the New Years attacks.[break][break]

"Arceus, that's loud," is mumbled in place of a greeting, his good ear picking up the persistent buzz coming from the building. He gives his grumbling dragon a thankful pat before returning him to his pokeball. "Infestation problem, huh?"[break][break]

Tired eyes are accessorized with dark bags. He rubs at them, then remembers himself. "It's, uh, good seeing you again and all. Sorry, haven't slept much. Busy day." His jaw cracks with a yawn, punctuating the words. "Know what we're dealing with yet?"

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POSTED ON Feb 19, 2020 8:18:43 GMT
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POSTED ON Feb 19, 2020 8:16:34 GMT
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For all that it was in the name, speed-dating really lived up to expectations. The bell rings, and Orion's quick to accept the number that's slid across to him with a smile.

Kazimir offers his hand, and the councilman shakes it: not with the brusque, firm hand of a politician, but with the gentler touch of someone whose interest was not strictly in business.

"It was nice meeting you, too," he says, still smiling. His stomach flutters like a trapped bird, but it's not the most unpleasant feeling. "I'll keep in touch."


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POSTED ON Feb 19, 2020 6:39:03 GMT
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"I'm glad to hear that." Orion's tone is soft, the words genuine. People had lost their lives, sustained serious injuries, lost their beloved Pokemon... it wasn't something he'd wish on a worst enemy. "You asked how I was doing," he remembers. "It's been rough. Not something you can just put out of mind, you know? But I'm alive, and that's better than others." His thoughts drift to Mateo. The League's official statements suggested that the Elite had lost his life, and Orion's more inclined to agree with each passing day. If they'd lost so much to only two of the Ultra beasts... "And... thank you. For the concern."

Lavaridge's hot springs are suggested, and his face is certainly warm enough already.

"I've never actually been," he confesses, with a light laugh. He's lived in Hoenn his entire life, but the public location had always dissuaded him from going. With someone else, though, with an invitation... "It sounds nice. I think — yeah, I think that would be nice."

He pulls out the notepad that he's always got on his person for ranger duties and quickly jots down his number, sliding it across the table.

"So you don't have to call my office to get a hold of me," he explains, chuckling at the thought. How awkward would that be for the both of them?


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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2020 17:44:08 GMT
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Using an Ability Capsule from my PC to change Hatterene's Healer → Magic Bounce.
Purchasing an USUM/SWSH TM/TR to replace Hatterene's Brutal Swing → Light Screen. [-60]
Purchasing an USUM/SWSH TM/TR to replace Hatterene's Psychic → Future Sight. [-60]

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One of Hoenn's Elite Rangers, currently serving on the Council. Orion has developed a reputation as a socially-awkward but well-meaning individual who places the well-being of Pokemon and Hoenn far above his own.




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Currently works for the government as the newest-appointed member of the Council. He was elected to fill the seat vacated by Petra Monroe.
He utilized his status as a ranger to pull public support, particularly from the citizens of Fortree, in order to beat out Sakurai Jiro for the position of councilman. His rival, notably, refused to concede until a recount was conducted. Their rivalry would be well-known to those who follow politics.


Long-serving member of Hoenn's rangers who has only recently begun to distinguish himself from his peers as an Elite member of the force.
As a Ranger, he favours jobs that involve protecting the environment and preventing construction from encroaching too far into wild habitats. He is also frequently called upon to settle issues between people and Pokemon.


Maintains a modest residence in the city of Fortree.
Orion is often sighted assisting in local issues, especially where wild Pokemon are concerned. He volunteers and donates to the Fortree Rescue & Treatment Sanctuary run by gym leader Alexei Ivanov.


Known to specialize in ghost and psychic Pokemon.
His Pokemon team consists largely of unwanted and abandoned Pokemon, typically of those types oft-neglected or feared by other trainers. He has rescued many former inhabitants of the black market.


He was present during the events of the New Years raid on Slateport.
In spite of his Swampert sustaining notable injuries from the acid rain, Orion stayed behind after the attack in order to assist with rescue efforts. When pressed by reporters about the night's events, Orion has politely declined to comment.


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Orion legally changed his name shortly after he joined the rangers.
His name at birth was Sakurai Seiji. He is the youngest son of the Sakurai family, who operate among the upper echelons of Lilycove society. Theirs is an ancient family who have lived in Hoenn for centuries. Orion does not associate with them, and they never mention him.


His older brother, Sakurai Jiro, was Orion's chief political rival for the Council position.
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Orion had an explosive falling-out with his family in his late teens.
Growing up as the youngest son of the well-known Sakurai family, Orion was constantly led to believe that he was never good enough for them. He was constantly compared to his siblings and looked down upon for his soft-hearted views on Pokemon and the environment. He left home straight out of high-school and was told that he could never come back.


He is one of a select few that has created a Type: Null using the information given to him by Jules Cotillard.
Orion's Hydreigon paved the way for this unfortunate experiment when it killed a Mantyke in Meteor Falls. Orion brought the body to Cotillard and was given the final piece of encrypted data in return.




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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2020 15:10:47 GMT
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Orion is similarly dismissive of attempts to look him over: he'd gotten off light in comparison to many others, and he knew that the emergency services would be stretched thin long into the night.

So when Fernando tells him to put himself first, Orion blinks in surprise.

"I'm fine," is an automatic response, said almost without thinking. It's how he's coded himself to react to any sort of concern for his well-being: everything's fine, don't worry about me.

But he should worry. His hearing hasn't recovered from the blast, and any sudden movement of his head sets the world spinning. He'd already thrown up the contents of his stomach several times over thanks to the jarring vertigo.

"Mostly fine," he corrects, begrudgingly. "Think the explosion busted my eardrum, and I got scraped up a bit, but I'm fine... comparitively. Not gonna drop on you, or anything."


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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2020 15:00:24 GMT
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Orion ducks his head sheepishly when he's almost immediately recognized by the other man. He's going to have to get used to that, isn't he? His reputation precedes him more oft than not as of late.

"Yeah, that's me," he confirms, grimacing a little at the memory of the Slateport attack. Not his favourite subject in the world, but he understood why it was a hot topic of conversation. "Most of the Council were there, actually. I think only Councilman Cole was absent."

Dahlia had been... well, she'd been there, if not fighting on the same side as the others. Orion leaves that part out.

Orion does manage a laugh at the jest, appreciating the humour.

"Were you there, too?" he wonders, perhaps seeking the understanding of someone who'd suffered the same. "During the attack?"

Of course, Kazimir's next statement sees the councilman's cheeks flush red: was he being propositioned? This was speed-dating after all. Perhaps Kazimir was simply offering a friendly outing to help distract from the horrors of that night. (Orion had signed up for friendship and romance in equal measure, after all, and he hadn't exactly been told which would be which.)

It's even more alarming to realise that he doesn't mind either way. His smile is shy.

"What did you have in mind?"


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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2020 10:25:54 GMT
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Orion nods. He's already been forming opinions about Fernando, after all: knowledgeable, professional, far less terrifying than he'd expected. Such opinions are not set in stone, but his impressions have been positive.

His impressions on Abiatti have been anything but, though Orion is willing to forgive certain things he'd seen tonight due to the large amount of strain that everyone had been under. It's entirely possible that he'll think differently of her if they're to meet away from all the chaos.

Quiet and green as he is, Orion grew up in a den of prowling lions.

"That's good advice," he says of both points, nodding. His smile is as brief as it is strained. His head is throbbing, his ear hurts, and exhaustion is creeping in like the tide. Yet as he looks around, there's still so much that needs to be done. "I'll keep it in mind."

The sirens hurt to look at, each flash pulsing in his brain. Images flash back through his mind in time with the lights: the monstrosity that had contained the commissioner choking the life out of the councilwoman chief among them.

"Last I saw was when she had Olivia. Don't know what happened after that."


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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2020 8:14:38 GMT
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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2020 8:13:11 GMT
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I was a little busy trying to help people trapped in the rubble to provide an official statement at the time. My priorities are the survivors, not those watching on from the safety of their homes.
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POSTED ON Feb 18, 2020 7:57:26 GMT
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This was a terrible idea, wasn't it?

Orion had signed up on a whim while scrolling through his phone, definitely a little tipsy at the time. He was working on his confidence, slowly but surely, and the alcohol had removed just enough of his inhibitions to make him forget how much of a coward he was when it came to dating.

He could have backed out. Should have, honestly. But he hadn't.

He cleans up nice, at least. Suit and tie, styled hair, the works. He almost looks normal as he approaches the table to which he'd been directed to. His Absol pads quietly at his side, head turning occasionally to investigate some sound or another.

Concern flashes across the councilman's face when his — his date, yikes — looks as if he might choke. Orion's normally composed expression betrays his thought process like a work of art: alarm, concern, amusement, and then... strangely, something that could definitely be taken as relief.

This guy seems just as fumbling and awkward as he was. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad.

He sits down, offering a nervous smile and a chuckle that sticks in his throat. "Uh, not sure on the specifics, but it's speed dating so it's supposed to be pretty quick, yeah?" God, that put a lot of pressure on them to like... talk about things, didn't it? "But yeah, apparently I am. Name's Orion Lykos. It's ah, nice to meet you, ah...?"

Had they given him a name? He can't remember. Shit.


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POSTED ON Feb 17, 2020 8:48:23 GMT
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Though the comment comes across a little clipped, Orion's able to look past Evan's tone with the knowledge that it's been a rough day. His smile is sympathetic, complimented by a dry laugh.

"It really isn't," he agrees. "Sometimes you just want to punch someone instead. I get that."

Orion wasn't a particularly violent or aggressive individual, but he possessed a fiery temper deep below the surface that not many people had ever seen. His family, mostly, in the days before he'd left them far behind.

"I will." As much as he's out of his element these days, he can look back on his youth and confidently say that he'd grown a lot from the explosive, filter-lacking teenager he'd once been. A comfortable middle ground between now and then was needed: composed enough to know when to hold his tongue, and confident enough to speak out when it was important. "I appreciate the vote of confidence."

It appears that his Espeon has made another friend: she strolls over with a Xatu in tow, the psychic bird flying low to the ground and fluttering to a halt between the pair of trainers. He'd always wanted to befriend one: apparently, Delphi had kept that in mind.

It's when he's retrieving a pokeball for the Xatu that he notices the quivering ball at Evan's hip.

"Is your Pokemon OK?" he wonders, gesturing.


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