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POSTED ON Jul 13, 2022 18:13:29 GMT

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Even as late as it was, seeing his lone Gracidea in full bloom now was going to be worth every day it took to get there. It had been a fun little side project through the spring and early summer-a distraction from the increasing series of disasters within the island region. Now he'd finally get to witness the final product.

And what better way to celebrate than with a friend and a picnic?

They fished their Rotom phone out of their pocket, careful to keep the basket far out of their Delibird's reach. A quick swipe of Roto-Roto's face revealed their text chain with Angelo, which they quickly added to.

are you on the way? I can only keep de-de back for so long!

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POSTED ON Jul 13, 2022 19:11:51 GMT

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“Help has arrived.”

True to word, Angelo appears not long after his message pings across to its recipient. Sliding off the back of a Salamence, slinging his pack over one shoulder as the dragon is returned.

“Hey. Did you manage to fend De-De off?” Striding over, Angelo brings a hand atop the Delibird's head for a quick ruffle, clearly not really put out. He'd had the sense to provide some food for the picnic, too.

After the events of the Darkest Day, putting them together in the kitchen with Sammy had been a slice of peaceful, mundane life he'd missed.

“Oh. We've got some tag-alongs. Hope that's not a problem,” not looking too shameful for springing this on poor ol' Locke, he whistles a distinct tune into the verdant canopy.

When it's revealed who exactly Angelo was meeting up with, two shapes shed their invisible guises, shimmering feathers catching the sun as they descend.

Delighted, Latias beelines towards where the postman waited, chirping in greeting.

Latios, unlike his sister, stays back some distance from the picnic site. Although he does give Locke a slow blink in acknowledgement, head tilting towards them in quiet greeting.

Angelo smiles privately to himself. Unbeknownst to his friend, Latios wasn't much of a people person.

The significance behind the gesture is bittersweet for the pilot.

Locke Jamison

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POSTED ON Jul 13, 2022 20:25:08 GMT

GRACIDEA QUEST

GRATITUDE AMONG FLOWERS

BEFORE YOU, THE STONE LAYS BARE. However, if you were to look closely, you would begin to see the words beginning to etch themselves on the top of the stone. As morsels of stone fall from its pristine face to reveal a simple command:[break]

TO WHOM ARE YOU THANKFUL?

Flowers begin to visibly grow around the rock, curling gently like affectionate bracelets. They curve toward the rock face like arrows.

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write a post that has your trainer inscribing the NAME of a character they are thankful to. You may tag another player character, or a significant NPC. Afterward, post in MODERATION REQUESTS.

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POSTED ON Jul 23, 2022 2:45:37 GMT

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"B-Barely…" The Delibird had scaled her trainer's back in a way that really shouldn't have been possible with flippers, and was ready to start the shimmying up his arms when his sandwich backup arrived.

But, while the food was now safe from gluttonous little penguins, a new danger arrived-flying straight for him. Locke had a only split second to save either himself or their lunch, and he always was the selfless sort.

The basket bounced harmlessly off the grass as a red and white blur collided with the courier-spinning them both around a full three-sixty degrees before skidding to a stop. "Latias!" He was trying for a chiding tone, but it was quickly lost beneath a burst of giggles. The dragon's overzealousness at least distracted De-De from the food. She trilled with delight, sliding from Locke's shoulder and onto Latias' back to chattered excitedly with the dragon.

With both Pokemon's attention on each other, it gave Locke a chance to take in Angelo's other companion; a near-mirror of Latias, save for a difference in size and coloring. For a split-second his senses were overwhelmed by a vision of the dragon lying dead at Ho-Oh's feet-before snapping back to this universe and the very much alive Latios in front of him.

He swallowed down the wave of anxiety with a smile he'd hoped looked more nervous than panicked, giving the blue legendary a small wave before retrieving his-thankfully still intact-basket off the ground. "Well hopefully between the both of us we've got enough to share!"

Leading Angelo to the little private plot Locke had made for themselves hardly took any time at all. The bit of land they'd tidied up for this purpose was close enough to the regular path that they wouldn't get lost, but just out of the way enough to discourage any unwanted visitors.

Or-it should've been.

"Huh? I'm pretty sure I only planted one…" Closer inspection revealed more than a surplus of flowers, but a flat, featureless stone as well. Featureless, at least, up until the group approached and lines began to carve themselves into the gray slab, as though someone were taking an invisible chisel to the rock's surface.

TO WHOM ARE YOU THANKFUL?

"…Why's it always weird stuff like this?" Locke complained. "It's never just a flower-it's gotta be a magic rock trying to interview you or something."

But speaking of their Gracidea-even though it was their first time seeing it in full bloom, its shape and color was familiar in a way they couldn't quite place. It sat in their chest somewhere between grief and fondness, compelling them to play along with whatever strange event was occurring now.

Setting down the basket and patting around their coat eventually produced a thick marker, which they used answer the stone just below the carved question.

Nana

"She'd always take me out to the community gardens around Vermilion," they explained as the marker was passed off to Angelo. "I wouldn't have half the green thumb without her."

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POSTED ON Jul 24, 2022 15:22:28 GMT

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Before them blooms a field of familiar flowers. Petals in the shape of Shaymin's blooms having taken over the spot that Locke Jamison had picked out for their picnic in a beautiful swarm.

Latias flies forward to sniff at the garden scents like a Combee, while Latios hovers at the back of their group. A little glance over Angelo's shoulder shows the Eon pokémon to be calm, unconcerned by the development, even as the postman sighs in exasperation.

“I'll take this over a tearoom with creepy riddles. Did y'see their menu prices?” He says as he steps towards the weird tablet.

Behind him, as Angelo reads the materialising letters, Latias tries to sneakily place a flower on Latios's head. His ear tuft flicks.

TO WHOM ARE YOU THANKFUL?

Blue eyes follow Locke's handwriting as they go first, a soft smile on his lips as an explanation is given for the choice. His own thoughts drifting to family.

“Bet she'd be proud you're still keeping it up.”

Angelo takes the offered pen.

His first thought drifts instantly to skyler dross.

But she didn't need her name written on a stone in the woods to know of his gratitude for her. He could - would - appreciate her in person. Always.

Angelo resists chewing on the pen lid as he contemplates, before finally taking the tip to the rock, scrawling the name of someone he hadn't thanked quite as much as he thought he ought to have.

Mr. Dross

“Sky's dad visited me a lot after the whole Mt. Pyre excursion incident last year,” the pilot explains to his friend. Not like Locke needed the whole story - they'd been there, after all. Angelo twists the lid of the marker, fidgeting.

“Definitely would have left the ship a lot more and done something stupid without him checking in an' bringing stuff to keep me busy.”

It had made recovery just that little more bearable, having Mr Dross come by to help cook or to listen to his father-in-law proudly ramble about his garden. Sometimes, he'd bring his signature special cookies that they'd eat while shooting the breeze.

They'd even made Sammy his room beneath the kitchen cupboard that one time after afore mentioned treats. Surely a sight for skyler dross to find when she returned home from work, seeing her dad stuck in a cupboard and Angelo trying to free him through hysterics.

Angelo's lips crack into a mischievous, mirthful smirk as he hands the marker back towards the postman. “Still snuck out from time to time, though.”

Because of course he had.

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POSTED ON Jul 25, 2022 8:25:13 GMT

GRACIDEA QUEST

GRATITUDE AMONG FLOWERS

THE STONE ACCEPTS YOUR NAME(S). Suddenly, the wind billows around you, carrying with it, the softest spring scent. Petals are cradled in these gossamer gales. Colors swirl around, the displaced flowers like gentle jewels painted by nature's own brush.[break]

The GRACIDEA FLOWER is uprooted. Gently. It beckons for you to take it carefully within your hands. As soon as you do, a path of flowers erupts from the stone's northern face. It extends far and into the air. A magical bridge connects Hoenn to a fantastical place hidden by the power of canonized gratitude.

Follow the bridge. Quickly, before it disappears underneath your feet.

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THE FLOWER PATH

write a post that has your trainer's pokemon using A SPEED STAT BOOSTING MOVE to help their trainer keep on the flowering path. after, post in MODERATION REQUESTS.

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POSTED ON Jul 27, 2022 1:39:38 GMT

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Locke stepped back to stand beside Latias as their friend replace them in front of the stone, pulling out their Rotom phone while the conversation continued. "Oh she is," they replied, snapping a quick photo of Angelo crouched within the garden. Sure they didn't technically grow all of them themselves, but Nana will still like hearing about it later.

"That sounds like Eva Morales visiting me after that tree mess on the route outside of Fallarbor," they shared with a fond smile. "She's kind of a big hero back home, so it was real a surprise she'd-oh!"

The wind picked up suddenly, sending the marker tumbling away as it was passed between them and threatening to take the precious Gracidea with it. Locke hurriedly scooped their hard-earned bloom into their free hand and shield it from rising gales.

The second they did the garden exploded with life, rapidly blooming out-and-upwards before settling into bridge of pink and green leading high into the clouds.

Locke reflexively snapped another picture as he stared.

"…Ya know what? As far as weird things that've happened lately-I'm fine with this." Still, his eyes flicked nervously back to Latias and Latios, gauging the Eon duo's reactions. "And I guess if it was something dangerous these two'd be more worried, right?"

He could already see a few of the flowers at the foot of the bridge fading away-whatever was on the other side wouldn't wait long. A quick flash of red summoned his Fearow, which Locke wasted no time in mounting. "De-De!" The Delibird perked up, leaping from Latias' back and into her trainer's lap before they took off into the air with an extra burst of Agility.

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POSTED ON Jul 28, 2022 22:56:30 GMT

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Angelo shamelessly flashes a somewhat dorky smile and a 'v' shape with his fingers as the camera snaps. You're welcome, Locke Jamison.

Angelo is no stranger to fickle winds.

Standing, the pilot shields his eyes with a hand, watching as the petals become swept up in the wild breeze. Swept up in a sweet summer storm, he takes a moment to bask.

“It's more than fine. It's fucking amazing,” he adds onto Locke's comment, wonderment sneaking into voice as he and the Eon Duo's gaze ascends. All three of them don't look worried in the slightest.

He flashes the more anxious member of the group a devil-may-care smile. Confident.

Hungry for more than just the picnic.

“C'mon, Locke. Nothin' like a little adventure to strike up an appetite.”

And if there was a little danger? Well, then that's part of the journey, right?

Jumping astride Latios's back, they depart towards a brige of petals leading to the clouds, a TAILWIND from his sister enabling them to chase flowers like stardust caught on the breeze.

Excitement thunders innocent in Angelo's heart at the idea of unexplored worlds, at the thought of them awaiting him still in beloved skies...

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POSTED ON Jul 29, 2022 8:41:28 GMT

GRACIDEA QUEST

GRATITUDE AMONG FLOWERS

YOU FOLLOW THE FLORAL BRIDGE. With every step, the flowers spring out beneath you taking root in nothing but air. However, the garden trail behind you disappears. Flowers fade into green bokeh— perhaps, the residue of some fantastical grass-type energy. By the end of this seemingly endless trail, you find yourself seemingly high above the clouds. And in a secluded airborne island.

In its center, the island's field is filled with GRACIDEA FLOWERS, but there are stretches of dirt that are devoid of any plant. Any root. However, a couple shapes shift through the flowery abode.

LOCKE'S SHAYMIN

ANGELO'S SHAYMIN

Whatever they are, you are compelled to find them with your own GRACIDEA FLOWER in hand.

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write a post that has your trainer's pokemon using ODOUR SLEUTH or SWEET SCENT to find the hidden Shaymin. You must also find the Shaymin in the image above. Once you have found it, please DM or PM shiv on Discord or the Site with the location of the Shaymin.

Afterward, post in MODERATION REQUESTS.

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POSTED ON Aug 1, 2022 20:41:15 GMT

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Angelo's easy confidence in the face of the unknown was reassuring-and even a little infectious. Curiosity fluttered softly against the back of their mind, slowly blooming as they raced their friend up and up and up. As expected, even with both Dori-Dori's Agility and a helpful Tailwind from Latias, Angelo soared ahead of Locke and the more endurance-built Fearow.

It was more than enough at least to keep them ahead of the disappearing trail behind them, and soon enough they joined the pilot atop a floating paradise. A meadow of Gracideas greeted the party, broken up by odd portions of barren dirt. Without any clouds to cover it, the sky stretched for seemingly forever above them-as blue and endless as it appeared in their dreams.

Locke instantly decided this was their favorite place in the entire world.

"Don't suppose this is on any of your maps?" he asked breathlessly, noting how despite their current altitude the air wasn't nearly as thin he'd expected it to be-a fact likely owed to the abundance of flora surrounding them.

He wandered over to one of the flower-less patches, leaving his own Gracidea in Dori-Dori's care while she stretched and preened her wings. De-De stooped down beside him, mimicking his thoughtful pose as he inspected the ground. A quick dig revealed an absence of roots here, something that struck him as odd given just how much life there was everywhere else. One hand brushed the dirt from his knees as he stood, while the other pulled another Pokéball from his bag.

A Herdier appeared in a flash beside her trainer, immediately taken by the unusual sights and smells around her. "Pup-Pup," Locke directed her attention to the ground in front of him, "Can you smell anything strange here? As anyone else come through?"

Pup-Pup bent forward to sniff at the earth, catching the scent there and following it out of the dirt and into the field proper. Locke kept close behind, careful to avoid catching any of the flowers beneath his shoes, until the Herdier suddenly stopped.

Her nose twitched at open for a moment, before she took a few steps to the side and stuffed her whole head into a bushel of blooms. De-De was quick to follow the dog, almost disappearing entirely within the bouquet.

"What's that? Ya find something?"

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POSTED ON Aug 2, 2022 18:21:14 GMT

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Arrows of ruby and sapphire break through the troposphere, pushing effortlessly through the clouds to find what awaited them on the other side of the rainbow.

When his eyes finally lock onto their destination, summoned by a river of Gracideas, it steals Angelo's breath away.

Floating atop an ocean of fluffy white sits an island, lush and verdant as it basks beneath the endless sky. Untouched and thriving, as Latios descends towards the floating garden paradise, familiar pink flowers wave in the breeze like a welcoming dance.

Angelo immediately knows, even before his boots hit the dirt, that he'd take this over a pot of gold.

“It is now,” he's just as breathless when Locke Jamison lands, retrieving his journal from his jacket pocket without taking his eyes off the gravity defying isle.

His heart flutters as weightless as the slice of paradise they stand upon. An explorer's high thrumming addicting through his veins.

“Damn. I've never come across anything like this before.”

As they splinter off, Angelo takes notes in his journal about the land that they'd discovered. About its location, environment and anything of interest.

As Angelo leans over the edge to peer at the thick sheet of cloud below, Latios hovering beside him, he wonders if there are more out there in the Hoennian skies...

“How difficult do you think it would be for me to convince Sky to move onto one of these?” He laughs over his shoulder towards his friend, peering up from checking whether his GPS receiver could pick up on the coordinates.

With the Gracidea flower between her paws, Angelo catches sight of the Eon sister hovering above the swaying blooms, head pointed down as she floats with wide-eyed, focused intent in curious directions.

She's following something.

“What've you got there, Latias?”

Fishing around in his pocket as he walks over to the flower patch, Angelo releases a Appletun to join them on the floating paradise. Mouth-watering SWEET SCENTS wafting from the dumpy dragon's back.

“Give it some space.”

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POSTED ON Aug 3, 2022 6:58:29 GMT

GRACIDEA QUEST

GRATITUDE AMONG FLOWERS

A SMALL HEDGEHOG EMERGES FROM THE FLOWERS. Lured or identified by you and your Pokémon's efforts, a Shaymin graces you with its gentle presence. In fact, several Shaymin appear from the kaleidoscope of petals and stem; however, one seems to take the reins by trotting right up to your feet.

The Shaymin raises its snout to the UPROOTED GRACIDEA FLOWER in your hands. With a swift pivot, the Gratitude Pokémon leads you to a stretch of loamy soil. It appears as if the Shaymin wants you to re-plant your flower there...
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TILL THE SOIL

write a post that has your trainer's Pokémon using ROTOTILLER to plant the Gracidea Flower.

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POSTED ON Aug 3, 2022 19:01:35 GMT

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Both Pokémon retreated from the flower patch as Locke approached, looking up to their trainer for praise-but if he had any words of approval, they were caught in his throat, as they were followed out by a small, green hedgehog.

More Shaymin sprouted up throughout the field, but his gaze was locked onto the first as he bent forward to meet it. It sniffed at him, then trotted off in the direction of his Fearow. Dori-Dori initially shielded his Gracidea with her wing, but as her trainer followed behind she allowed the hedgehog to approach the flower.

The Shaymin waited until it was scooped back into their hands, then gestured over to another empty plot-this one much more fertile-looking than the others.

It takes a moment for Locke to understand-their mind crowded with too many thoughts and feelings to process quickly-but eventually it clicked. They pulled another capsule from their bag and released their Mudsdale, who looked down at the Gracidea with a weary sigh. "Sorry, Doro-Doro," they finally spoke, their voice rough with emotion, "but we're moving it one last time-okay?"

She doesn't believe them, but diligently went to Rototill the ground for the third time regardless.

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POSTED ON Aug 6, 2022 12:48:35 GMT

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From amongst the field of flowers a parade of familiar, twitching noses emerge. A family of Shaymin waddling from the shelter of the brush with bright eyes, curious to meet the visitors of their floating isle.

One boldly trots right up towards the pilot, stopping right in front of Angelo's dusty boots, its nose craned up and snuffling.

His mouth splits into a fond, nostalgic smile. It felt like years since he'd first met the Shaymin in cait alfric's cottage.

“You're a bossy one, huh?” Angelo lowers, taking a knee in front of the little gratitude pokémon as it begins teething and pulling at his laces. Fingertips lightly carding through its grass pelt.

“If you want me to plant it for you, you're going to have to let me go, sprout.”

Joining Locke Jamison and his small band of pokémon, Angelo trails after the slow directions of the hedgehog.

“Here?”

Releasing a Lopunny, they crouch down in the dirt and get their hands dirty, rototilling the soil.

With a little whistle to encourage her, Latias flies towards where the Shaymin directs, placing the flower down for the mythical creature.

Latios, beneath the shade of a nearby tree, watches with his paws tucked beneath his body.

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