She/Them
15 (Estimated)
April 5th
Route 119/Fortree
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Wandering Wildchild
Cadet
Oskoreia [GYM]
POSTED ON May 5, 2023 8:27:30 GMT
As the two crossed the finish line, Duchess would come to a gradual stop - the Manectric allowing herself to drift, to loop around the other racers that had come to a stop. The wolf panted heavily, but her tongue lolled and her tail wagged with happiness. That had been fun! Lots and lots of fun, in fact!
And Ettie, even whilst she was catching her own breath, couldn't help but laugh in delight from the adrenaline that still coursed through her veins. If it weren't for the fact that Duchess clearly needed some rest, she would've felt as though she could go again, and again! (But, the wildchild was somewhat cognizant that she'd likely want some rest, once said adrenaline wore off.)
As Josh came in for the shoulder pat, Ettie would giggle - and leaning in, would go for giving him a big hug in return! "Is-fun!" She chirped brightly, grinning up to him. When Duchess barked in agreement, Ettie couldn't help a laugh as she added "Duchess want more-race, later!" Even if the two had ultimately come in 5th, this race had been a thrill like none other - it, in a somewhat funny way, scratched at and satisfied those prey drive/thrill of the hunt instincts that had been instilled in Ettie's mind by her upbringing.
The two would be more than happy to have another go at these races, sometime - maybe even let some of Ettie's other pokemon try their hands (or more accurately, paws) at a race!
But, for the efforts that Ettie and Duchess put in, they'd be rewarded. Josh extended the Quick Badge to Ettie - and the wildchild's eyes lit up, reaching out and accepting it without any hesitation. "Thank you!" She spoke, grinning brightly and wiggling happily. She wasn't wholly sure where she wanted to put it - but! It was a badge! A shiny!
But much like how Josh's arm was hurt, Ettie couldn't help but wince as she got down from Duchess' back - her leg still aching from being pinched earlier. Thankfully, the pack had arrived - a number of canids coming down to greet everyone, happy barks and tails wagging alike! Ettie laughed as Anne gave her a lick across the head - and Princess would pat the wildchild and Duchess both on the shoulders in clear praise.
Anat, though, was quick to catch on that the two were hurting a little - and thus, she'd reach out with a Heal Pulse for Ettie's leg and Josh's arm, helping ease discomfort.
With that, Ettie could further relax - smiling softly to Josh once more. Reaching up, she'd take his hand - following him out the door, with the pack at their heels.
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