“Would you STOP clinging to my leg you baby!” Arlo snapped, stomping furiously at the froakie that was wrapped around his left calf. The stomping rattled the frog pokemon and they slipped and flopped to the ground. They were almost stomped on by their trainer; Arlo hadn't even noticed that the thing let go of him.

“You’re scared of everything and it’s ridiculous!” He fumed down at froakie who sadly croaked at him, their eyes downcast to the short grass. He was going to continue but felt a sharp throb begin in his head. Each beat of his heart sent a pain to his temples. He muttered grumbling swears under his breath as he jammed his fingers into the spots that hurt the most.

“We have to get to fortree city, it’s supposed to be where the rangers headquarters is. I thought this detour would be nice, but if you can’t be helpful and brave then I'll just leave you here.” The froakies expression saddened at the thought of abandonment. Arlo had found froakie tangled up in the nets that they used for catching fish. Ever since the blue pokemon wouldn’t leave him alone, so, he adopted him. If he had known how difficult and childish the pokemon was he would have chucked him back into the sea. At least that’s what he tells himself as frustration boils over.

Arlo released his other companion, a little fletchling. The bird sang a pretty tune and hovered around the two, sensing the hostility and trying to clear the air. Happy for a distraction Arlo smiled and held his finger out. The little talons wrapping around his fingers pricked at his skin slightly but he paid no mind to it.

Then Bird pecked at his finger hard.

“Ow! You little shit,” He gasped but realized quickly that it was for upsetting Frog into a lethargic state.

“Fine, I'm sorry Frog for being so harsh. I wouldn’t leave you here.” With that matter settled the trio made their way around route 101 at a sightseeing speed.

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@/OPEN | In this thread Arlo JUST arrived in Hoenn. He’s not a ranger yet. He’s kind of grumpy and cranky from withdrawal symptoms. This can be a social or a duo wild, please specify which one you’d prefer in the notes of your template!