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POSTED ON Jan 6, 2022 17:17:21 GMT
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ON THE SET OF A NEW YEAR



NEW YEARS is essential to kantonese tradition. it signifies the passing of old onto the new. it’s a time to break free from the shackles of past mistakes. for when better than the start of a new calendar?

once upon a time in saffron, the streets would be cleansed of their industrial grime. the community at large would come together to house the streets in stalls. celadon colors tapered from exotic fabric, all to pay homage to an annual heritage.

but hoenn is not saffron. it is not kanto and does not bear the same responsibilities. the people who flee their war torn region must learn to adapt and acclimate. only fragments of their customs come to pass. it mingles in the streets of slateport, honored by those who look to start anew.

fernando cares little for such trivialities but there is influence in representation. he lends his hand into the local culture association, providing the funds and man power needed to recreate the scenes of his childhood. slateport market is decked from head to toe in a culmination of both regions.

a melting pot that looks to better them both.




tonight, he refrains from embracing tradition more than he needs to. being here should suffice. and as others flock through the market place dolled up in their VITAL SPIRIT kimonos, the stark contrast of silph’s business casual sticks out like a sore thumb.

hungry?

his eyes sit on a magikarp shaped taiyaki, fresh off the grill, given out to a series of children before they flee into the crowd. the fresh aroma of baked pastries linger in the air and fernando reaches for his wallet from his back pocket, anticipating her answer.


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POSTED ON Jan 7, 2022 2:26:29 GMT
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Frankly, New Years was a tradition she could probably do without. The reminders of home were reflected in every window, every stall, every kimono worn by beautiful men and women as they made their way through the pop-up festival. It's beautiful, really, but all it does is bring Stormy a pang of regret and grief.

She's also always been quite dramatic.

The woman's attention is drawn away by the exquisite decorations nearby that she almost doesn't hear what Fernando is asking. Granted, he speaks in one word syllables and grunts, so those noises are easily lost to the excitement of their surroundings. But the rumble of her stomach and the tantalizing waft of something delicious brings her back to full focus.

"Hm? I'm starving and that smells amazing."
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POSTED ON Jan 8, 2022 23:00:29 GMT
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ON THE SET OF A NEW YEAR



“TWO THEN.”

the excited shout from the cashier slips between the melody of wind chimes fluttering in the wind.

fresh, droopy batter is poured into cut-out molds on a grill. within moments, the crust solidifies, peeking out from the still wet mixture. they’re left to watch as the attendant slathers the exoised opening with a thick, white custard.


two magiyaki up!"

fernando declines a receipt for his purchase as someone on the other end of the stall holds out two hot taiyaki. they’re wrapped up in napkins, steam still piping off the freshly cooked pastry.


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POSTED ON Jan 8, 2022 23:17:38 GMT
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Stormy breathes in deeply, letting out a long, satisfied sigh indicative of her pleasure.

"God, they smell incredible."

She leans forward to get a better look, cheeks rosy with anticipation. When offered, she takes them both in either hand, taking a moment to inhale the warm, sweet smell of her own before offering Fernando his.

"You're spoiling me."

Stormy winks.
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POSTED ON Jan 9, 2022 20:45:31 GMT
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ON THE SET OF A NEW YEAR



SUCH JUBILATION is fitting for the occasion. stormy’s expression is right at home among the eager faces set to enjoy their last set of holidays. whereas others teem with white teeth and deep dimples, fernando can only stare back with silent judgement.

indeed,” his voices trails off, the anti-thesis to her elation. the divide is clear and succinct; he who feels little is rarely troubled or exhilarated. and, on the opposite end of the spectrum is her: someone who feels so strongly, both the good and bad. high peaks and deep depths.

fernando keeps his food tight within the nook of his thumb and index finger. it’s still too hot to bite (by his standard) so he carries it around while his partner has something to sate her hunger.

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POSTED ON Jan 10, 2022 0:37:37 GMT
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His nonchalance goes unnoticed because the woman is far too invested in her food to bother being ruffled the wrong way by a man's indifference. She continues to smile, trapped in an endless cycle of inhaling because it is still a bit too hot even for her to eat just yet.

However, her mouth is full when Fernando speaks up to prompt their next adventure. She hesitates, eye twitching, hand over mouth to take a second to finish swallowing, and she smiles at him briefly before looking around.

"We could play one of those mini games, you could win me a stupid prize."

She chuckles, takes another bite, and reaches for his hand.
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POSTED ON Jan 12, 2022 9:51:46 GMT
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ON THE SET OF A NEW YEAR



“YOU CAN WIN YOUR OWN PRIZE.”

it’s a less than obvious refusal but one that brims with confidence in both him and her. in the same vein that fernando’s feelings about stormy are complex, the one truth he holds is his faith in her.

a shaky start in the region has blossomed into a short albeit esteemed portfolio of accomplishments. it’s a right she earns when his hand doesn’t waver from her hold. while he doesn’t reciprocate, a motionless acceptance of being held, that in itself is telling enough.

he expects from her because she can deliver. likewise, babying others has never been his forte. a necessary evil when applicable but one he avoids when he knows the other person can meet his expectations.

narrowed eyes gleam over the festival grounds. among several pitched tents are contests of different difficulties. a seviper ring toss boasts very few winners while a feebas scoop rewards plenty with small, cheap trinkets.

it’s a hard decision for him because they all seem juvenile. therefore, he leverages the choice onto her, only now taking the first bite of his snack.

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POSTED ON Jan 30, 2022 19:38:49 GMT
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"Sure, but it means more coming from you. Besides, I like to see you in action."

She squeezes his hand and continues eating her treat, evidently unbothered by his earlier refusal. Perhaps she's begun to read between the lines and pick up on the subtle meaning behind his bluntness.

In between bites and idle wandering, Stormy peruses their minigame options. In particular, as shown by the way she mumbles through the food in her mouth and pulls him to stop next to her, she's taken a liking to the Seviper ring toss. It seems the hardest, and the woman likes a challenge.

"Let's do the ring toss. Do you think you can beat me?"
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POSTED ON Jan 31, 2022 10:35:38 GMT
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ON THE SET OF A NEW YEAR



A DISMISSIVE SCOFF answers her question. when it comes to pitching, no one else comes close. among trainers, the physical aspect of battling is often neglected.

some trainers build their muscles for aesthetics. others look to hone their martial arts for self defense. fernando specializes in the two skills that he deems essential, ones that are also often overlooked: pitching and raw cardio.

the latter has no place here, but being able to have a pokeball manifest at a pinpoint location is irreplaceable. it’s integral to capture. it’s the x-factor that can bring out a pokemon in a tight situation.

here, at the ring toss, his skill is undeniable. every ring he tosses manages to hit the nozzle of the bottle. unfortunately, the game requires more than just being able to get the ring to appear where he wants. several of them bounce off the nozzle when it makes contact. others just don’t fit over, sliding off one side or another.

for all his confidence, fernando can only deliver a beautiful throw. finishing it off with one slipping over the oversized top proves much more difficult, if not impossible.


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POSTED ON Jan 31, 2022 16:57:05 GMT
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It is absolutely hilarious to watch him wind himself up. This is a game, incredibly childish and simple, and yet he stands there poised and perfect. What's funnier is the fact that although every toss is accurate, they slide off the side or bounce off the pole. None of them land properly to warrant a win, even if his aim is perfect.

"Try tossing it higher instead of directly at it. You have to let it drop down I think is the strategy."

She's guessing. There is probably absolutely no strategy to this game. It's luck, and it's why there have been next to no winners.

When she aims her own rings, she isn't trying to one-up him in any way. Once upon a time she might have, and it would certainly feel good to succeed over him. But since falling off her pedestal, the way back up wouldn't be won through competitiveness or bragging.

However, when her ring spins off the top and teeters, and then slips into place, she does gasp and look to him in surprise. Enthusiastic, she cheers, bumping him affectionately with her shoulder before reaching forward to take her prize.
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