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"So, this is... Mauville Hills? I take it this lovely area is under your jurisdiction as well?"[break][break]

For Alphonse that was idle chitchat - even his small talk was about the League work of the man beside him. He did not look at the gym leader who accompanied him - Alphonse was focused on the strange sensation of the mount beneath him. The big man had told Josh that he had neither ever ridden nor wanted to ride a Pokémon. But Al had to admit he admired the man's passion for his craft. And though Al rarely allowed anyone to change his mind once it was made up about something - well, the gym leader Josh Devlin had done the impossible. He had convinced the large, hulking man that it might be ~~fun~~ enjoyable to ride a Pokémon if there was one big enough.[break][break]

And Alphonse had only smirked down at the gym leader and told him, half-joking: 'If you can find me one to support my weight, I'll be a Mankey's uncle.'.[break][break]

...[break][break]

Al did enjoy the experience. He sat astride the huge canid as it moved. And Al's bored-looking eyes swept the landscape before them both. He didn't smile - Al nearly never smiled. But he did like the way the strong beast moved beneath him, as if greater than 400 pounds of muscle meant nothing to the fire doggo. Al admired one, singular thing about Pokémon: strength. Not brute, physical force - but speed, strength, abilities - 'power' was what the man admired most. And Josh's Arcanine had that in spades if it could carry Alphonse so easily. The mob boss spoke up again - and he did so only because the two were alone.[break][break]

Despite a near-misunderstanding between Devlin's security officer and Al's escort - a fight had been averted, and Al decided against all odds he liked this passionate man - even if he passions were misplaced.[break][break]

"You were right, Mister Devlin. This is... nice, I admit. I've never been much for frivolous activity, mind you. But this is quite refreshing."

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↳ Alphonse Gambino rides with Josh Devlin into a DW [break]

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POSTED ON Aug 1, 2023 18:54:09 GMT

Seeing Alphonse Gambino climb onto Braver without the hulking Arcanine needing to crouch was nothing short of alien. It was the only Pokémon on his roster that could accommodate the tallest person the Gym Leader had ever seen. When the two stood alongside one another, the Arcanine was shorter, though not by much. It wouldn't be uncomfortable for Alphonse to sit astride Braver, his side letting him wrap his legs around the fire-type's body if he so wanted. "It is," Josh nodded, seated on Craggro, his Hisuian Arcanine. He had already learned that the rock-type's EXTREME SPEED would be unusable until they worked off all this extra body weight. It was going to take a while, but a little at a time would be the best he could do.

"It really is," Josh nodded in agreement. "There's nothing like the world flying by you at wild speeds. Don't be afraid to hold his reins and control him yourself. Just remember, we are in town, so we do need to obey the speed limit." Both of the giant pups would be able to reach that kind of speed easily. "You need a crash course on how to control a mount, I can give you one."

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Braver Arcanine Good
Craggro H!Arcanine Obese

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POSTED ON Aug 3, 2023 19:37:10 GMT

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"No, thank you. I think I can manage - I watched my daughter race Ponyta plenty of times. She's quite the champ at it - she loves to race Pokémon."[break][break]

Maybe that was why Alphonse had been so easily persuaded by Josh to go on this venture. In some strange way Josh Devlin's passion for riding reminded Al of his kid. She had always loved equine Pokémon - and she had become very skilled in her own right at racing Pokémon, at least on land. Alphonse respected the powerful creature beneath him - an overly large, strong Arcanine. It held his weight without complaint or the slightest show of strain. Al took the reins gently and allowed the Pokémon as much freedom of movement as he could afford while keeping them on the path. Al did eventually speak again - a man of few words, as ever.[break][break]

"However, unless you wish to part with Braver here, I think I will find it difficult to find my own Pokémon who can support me. Never had much interest in riding, Mister Devlin. Though if you have any recommendations - I suppose I might make a point to catch something useful in this regard."[break][break]

It wasn't as though Alphonse actually expected Josh to give up his monstrous huge Arcanine - but Alphonse was a business man. He would have been remiss not to show his sincere interest.

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POSTED ON Aug 4, 2023 19:37:12 GMT

Josh smiled at the mention of Al's daughter being into racing. "There's organized racing out there for riders of all skill levels, from novice to master," he added. "Would be fun to meet her on the circuit one day." His eyes shifted toward Braver from time to time to make sure the Arcanine was okay. It still felt alien to him watching a man astride a Pokémon that big, yet able to easily see over his head. One issue with riding Arcanine was having to see around the Pokémon's head rather than over it, but it was not an issue for him!

The Arcanine was far from monstrous. Larger than the average, certainly, but not massive. While he had yet to see a red-eyed Arcanine come out of a Space-Time Distortion, if the size ratios were similar to his other Pokémon, one of those Arcanine would be close to the hright of a two-story building. It would be uncomfortably large to sit on, except for maybe Alphonse. "Sadly Braver is not up for trade, but I can help you find something comparable. Ever since the Space-Time Distortions started showing up in Hoenn, there's been a huge influx of Pokémon that are way larger than previously-known average sizes for their kind. One of my fastest ride Pokémon is... a Jolteon. That should give you an idea of what's out there. I'm sure we'll find a Pokémon big enough to bear your weight."

Braver wasn't at all bothered by the weight, bounding forward at what was a pace between a trot and a canter for him. Craggro kept pace, his heavier breathing a sign that he was having a harder time keeping pace. "If you enjoy controlling Braver, we can always take a turn outside the city some time. Then you can see just how amazing Arcanine are when there aren't any speed limits."

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NAME SPECIES STATUS
Braver Arcanine Good
Craggro H!Arcanine Obese

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Alphonse nodded solemnly as Josh explained that Braver was not up for grabs.[break][break]

"Quite understandable. If I were in possession of such a majestic Pokémon, I should not let it go easily myself. Still - your words intrigue me, Mister Devlin."[break][break]

Al's bored expression might have suggested that he wasn't paying attention to their surroundings. But if Josh didn't notice the Pokémon along their route then he might do so when Al's head spun calmly but deliberately to face the creatures stalking them through the tall grass. Al inspected the large, floating balloon of a Pokémon closely. But Josh - on Al's left side - would certainly be able to see Al's huge hand relax just before grabbing a Pokéball. Al turned back to face Josh - and continued their conversation as if nothing had interrupted them. He did not seem worried about the wild Pokémon that observed them. He didn't seem the type to worry about much at all, actually.[break][break]

"A child-abducting balloon. I think I shall save my limited arsenal for a better catch. So, as I was saying: you mentioned 'space-time' distortions. Could you tell be a bit about those? I am a man who keeps my ear to the ground - but alas, I am new in the region. I'm quite unfamiliar with these distortions - and I now have a vested interest in finding a Pokémon large enough to handle me."[break][break]

Al's gaze next drifted to the strange mice off to one side - but he spoke to Josh without looking at him.[break][break]

"If you do ever race against my little girl - make sure you do your best. She's won quite a few races and made a job out of it. I think she means to make it a career. I might recommend to her that she should visit your facility if she is ever in Hoenn. Would that be alright?"

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Josh had heard of Drifblim before, as well, and did not care for the species, either. Despite being a fairly common ride Pokémon in Sinnoh, it was not his style. "Drifblim are just too reliant on the wind for me to want one. If you want to ride a ghost Pokémon, there's no better than Dragapult." They were incredibly fast, and could travel between the material and ethereal with little trouble. While the ethereal plane was an unlivable environment for humans, the jaunt needed to perform PHANTOM FORCE with a rider upon them was short enough to be survivable -- and enjoyable, with practice.

"Right, the Space-Time Distortions," Josh started to explain as the two rounded a corner onto a rural road on the top level's outer roads. The speed limit was higher, meaning Al could pick up the Arcanine's pace if he desired. "They're home to these giant Pokémon with red eyes. Alpha Pokémon, they're called. Imagine a Jolteon big enough for me to ride on, and that's the kind of proportions we're talking. Occasionally they'll escape the distortions and make their way into the ecosystem. When they do, they lose their Alpha status, but can be caught in Poké Balls like normal. They tend to be a lot more aggressive than their normal counterparts, but they're well worth raising. I bet an Alpha Arcanine would be so big that even you would find riding it uncomfortable."

The topic drifted toward Al's daughter. "Absolutely! You should bring her to Hoenn sometime! My Gym is so popular that I get off-region challengers with surprising frequency." He paused to reminisce about his older days. The days before he moved to Hoenn. "Before I was Mauville's Gym Leader, I was a semi-pro Pokémon racer. If we get to know each other better, I can show you my trophy collection some day."

By now, Craggro was starting to lag behind Braver, the Hisuian Arcanine's lack of stamina showing from having to carry around hundreds of pounds of excess weight. "You okay, buddy?" he asked the rock-type, who responded by sticking his tongue out and panting.

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Craggro H!Arcanine Obese

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The large man listened carefully as the gym leader explained how the distortions in this region worked. He had heard of such things before - obviously - but to actually be in a place where they actually happened. The idea of capturing one of these Alpha Pokémon appealed greatly to the power-hungry man atop Braver. But Al did not wear his emotions on his sleeve - and even if Josh Devlin had been the world's best reader of facial expressions the slight rise of Al's left eyebrow did not betray much. Josh would have no reason to know the man next to him was the last person he might have wanted to tell about these special Pokémon. Al's mind quickly ran through the myriad possibilities of owning some of these beasts.[break][break]

"I see." Was all Alphonse said, coolly.[break][break]

"Well - such Pokémon sound dangerous. Larger than usual, fierce tempers. They could be bad news. I'm just a business mogul - a venture capitalist. But still I do thank you for enlightening me. I shall be sure to remain cautious."[break][break]

Minuit ran his organization like a well-oiled machine. Before long he would advise the others on what he had learned regarding these Alpha Pokémon. But he had a cover to maintain. Alphonse did take note of what Josh said next though; he was used to being challenged by people outside of the region. Al did not have much interest in the Pokémon League's gym challenge himself - but on a whim he decided. And though he did not encourage Braver to move any faster it was for the best. Soon, Craggro began to flag - and the big man calmly surveilled the tall grass as he spoke. [break][break]

"I'll be taking one of your badges, Mister Devlin. Not today, mind you - not now. But I think a man who commands the respect of such powerful Pokémon - even if they mostly draw that power from sheer speed - is a worthy rival. I don't suppose you'd do me the honor of a one-on-one, Pokémon vs Pokémon match some day?"[break][break]

There was no cheeky grin nor even a hint of a smirk - but as half-a-jest, Al did give Devlin a sideways glance and added:[break][break]

"If you would, I'll take the little mouse behind you - and leave the big game just ahead to you."[break][break]

Whether Josh accepted the challenge - or decided that he would be the one to determine the rules of engagement when they next battled, Al lazily tossed a Pokéball over Josh's head in a perfect, expert arc that sent the metallic sphere onto the head of the small, electric mouse.

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POSTED ON Aug 10, 2023 19:24:29 GMT

Al couldn't have been more right; many of Josh's oversized Pokémon wer temperamental. Inky, his Glaceon, still had a mind of his own, the saddled Ice-type not afraid to buck Josh off if he was in a foul mood. "Oh believe me, I know. Having caught a few of them myself, they're a handful, but are they ever rewarding to raise." The mantion of being a businessman, and seemingly a very successful one at that, did grab his attention. "As long as you pay your employees what they're worth and pay your fair share in taxes, I wish nothing but the best of performance from your business, whatever it may be. What industry are you in?" he idly asked.

It seemed Alphonse wanted to issue a challenge to Josh's Gym! Not right away, but sometime soon. "Of course! Feel free to issue a challenge to Mauville Gym and I'll take it when I can! You can go online or give us a call to schedule an appointment. Unfortunately, I'm unable to take walk-ins due to challenger volume." The sideways glance did not go unnoticed, though it directed the Leader's attention to a quite-large Zangoose on all fours, those front claws sharp as an Absol's horn. With claws like that, that normal-type could make some quick turns.

"You got it. That Zangoose is mine." Sliding off Craggro, he commanded the Hisuian Arcanine to ram and trample the Normal-type. The big dog's weight held him back, preventing him from using many of his moves. He did have a brutal one in his arsenal, though; a ROCK SLIDE left the Zangoose with little mobility. A cornered Zangoose was the most dangerous one, though, claws of REVENGE cracking the big dog's rocky skin and defeating the Gym Leader's partner in a single blow. With a loud cry and a desperate act, Josh hurled a Poké Ball at the powerful foe.

Catching zangoose!

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POSTED ON Aug 13, 2023 5:48:13 GMT

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The fashion mogul barely had time to register Josh Devlin's own brief battle before the Rufflet appeared. He wasted no time - and there was no need in his estimation to weaken the creature. But he did suppose that the avian Pokémon had more opportunity to escape than the mouse had. He casually reached for a Pokéball on his belt - and summoned his Murkrow, Deniro. There was no better match for a bird than a bird - they could both fly, and by the stars Deniro could fly fast. But speed wasn't the point - Al snapped his fingers, and his Pokémon narrowed its eyes which seemed to glow red. Without any need for verbal command - Al had gotten Deniro to use Mean Look. The Rufflet could not flee now - and Al threw another Pokéball at the fluffy birb.[break][break]

It was aimed just as well as his first - but thrown with more determination. It seemed Alphonse actually wanted the Rufflet - at least compared to the electric mouse he had obtained. Only after he had captured Rufflet did he turn to notice Craggro on the ground. He frowned in what must to Josh seem like genuine concern. [break][break]

"Oh dear! Your Pokémon... Mister Devlin, please. Let us turn around soon." He said, eyeing the Pokéball which now had a Zangoose inside.[break][break]

"You're much more used to these wilds than I am. I'm a business man you know - more at home in the urban jungle than the real one."[break][break]

There was sympathy in the man's eyes as he regarded Craggro. [break][break]

"And your dog is hurt. Let us beat a hasty retreat for now. You have given me much to think about when it comes to riding Pokémon... I'll be sure to give it a try when I find a capable mount. But there's no need for us to venture further from safety."

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