[M] Bonding Time

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[M] Bonding Time
POSTED ON Sept 28, 2023 18:29:07 GMT
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Robin clung to the head of her Drakloak as the large ghost-dragon crawled through the woods rapidly. It was an unusually large specimen, but more importantly, he was stubborn and had insisted on leading the way through the woods -- and evidently, Robin walked to slow for his liking. Drakloak moved like a hammerhead as he walked, shifting Robin this way and that until her grip slipped and she slid down his body, falling to the ground as his ephemeral tail failed to hold her. "See! I told you it wouldn't work."

The Drakloak huffed and kept going, leaving Robin to squawk and scramble to her feet, chasing after him. He dipped between trees and under bushes until he misjudged the distance and struck a tree square on the trunk. He fell through the door of it, head plopping on the inside of the hollow tree.

A hollow tree?

Robin moved faster. "Drakloak, what's this you've gotten into?" She hadn't seen a fake tree in a forest before. She was a little scared to approach the inside of it.

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[M] Bonding Time
POSTED ON Sept 30, 2023 3:30:46 GMT
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The sudden sound of CLANGING SCALES from above would greet 's Drakloak for trespassing, its source not far outside the hollow tree's rear, second-floor exit. The attack was at a frequency not meant to harm, but meant to intimidate, much like that of a giant snake's rattling tail.

When Shalin heard the noise, she reined her Ninetales, Caprice, back in the direction of her home. She knew that specific frequency as an alarm that someone or something had trespassed into her humble abode, where intentional or not. Within minutes, would find two massive Ninetales, each easily the size of a Rapidash, charging in her general direction before dramatically sliding to a stop in front of her. The Captain-elect's demeanor immediately changed when she saw the young lady.

"Oh, Robin!" Shalin greeted, grunting when the fire-type she was seated on reared sharply. The Alolan Ninetales next to her was pumping out a chill mist that may have made the trainee Ranger feel a little cold. "I remember you from the most recent Ranger class. Fancy running into you out here!" Her head warily tilted toward the Drakloak that was peering into her living space.







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NAME            SPECIES           STATUS
Lathiel         Type: Null        Good
Caprice         Ninetales         Good
Letheia         A!Ninetales       Good
Treble          Kommo-o           Good
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[M] Bonding Time
POSTED ON Oct 1, 2023 18:44:33 GMT
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The scales clanging above were a shock, making Robin jump back as its sound filled her ears. "Drakloak, that sounds bad; let's go already." But the ever-stubborn dragon tried to push his way in further until Robin wrapped her arms around his belly, trying to wrestle him backwards. It was a silly affair, but one that required all of her attention, so she was caught off guard when Shalin arrived with an intimidating set of pokemon.

She quickly untangled herself from her Drakloak and stood with her back straight, stiff as Shalin greeted her. "Er, yes, well, I took what we learned about getting in sync with your pokemon and started bonding with Drakloak by travelling low to the ground like he does." It was a stupid idea. "And now we found this fake tree. You think someone's using it to smuggle pokemon in the black market?" Robin shivered at the Alolan Ninetails' freezing aura.

She couldn't help but prod. "Where did you get one like that? I've never seen a Ninetails look that way."

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Shalin Nariya
[M] Bonding Time
POSTED ON Oct 3, 2023 7:39:25 GMT
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Shalin wasn't quite sure what Robin was referring to by traveling like her Drakloak did. She had her own quirky ways of bonding with her Pokémon; one of the ways she forger the bond with Letheia was rodeo runs on the Alolan Ninetales. She was strong; on days when she was at her peak, she could either wrench Shalin off entirely, or buck the poor Ranger so hard that it hurt even her.

"...This tree is actually my house, Robin," Shalin answered, steam flying from the two Ninetales' tails as some of them touched one another in the wind. "I guess I forgot to tell you I live off grid with my Pokémon upstairs. I know how to cook, and they hunt for me. With electric Pokémon to charge my phone and such self-sustaining Pokémon, it saves so much money on rent!" She left out the detail that having anything delivered to her was a nightmare; it got to the point where Shalin would ride her Pokémon and have them drag things back to her abode for her.

"I found Letheia here in the deepest part of Shoal Cave, in a place you'd have to see to believe. Even if I told you what was down there, you probably wouldn't believe me." It was a dangerous, yet extraordinary marvel of a Hoenn of ages past. "She's a different kind of Ninetales, using ice instead of fire." Letheia eyed Robin and her Drakloak warily. "So what brings you out here?"






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NAME            SPECIES           STATUS
Lathiel         Type: Null        Good
Caprice         Ninetales         Good
Letheia         A!Ninetales       Good
Treble          Kommo-o           Good
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POSTED ON Oct 5, 2023 18:19:09 GMT
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Robin's eyebrows shot up at Shalin's reveal. She lived here? Robin had to force herself not to let her gaze wanderer back to the fake tree, though she found herself endlessly curious about what was actually inside. "Huh." She understood the rent comment alright; Robin travelled with camping gear throughout Hoenn, always staying on the move, but she did try to stay with friends in different cities to avoid developing a crick in her neck from the ground.

"That's kinda cool. Off the grid like a spy or something." She laughed. "I haven't really been to Shoal cave myself. You said the deepest part? I'm not an experienced spelunker for something like that..." She looked at the icy Ninetails with sustained interest. "Well, I came out here just to look for new pokemon to add to my team -- just trying to follow advice about growing my team and its coverage. Drakloak, though... he's my most stubborn teammate. He's too curious and thick-headed to listen for the most part. I've never encountered a ghost type that didn't want to listen to me. It must be the dragon part of him. I just think I'd benefit from seeing someone train a dragon type so I can do it myself. They seem to need a different approach."

She crossed her arms and sighed as she watched him sniff at the cold Ninetails. "I'd love to have some wicked Ninetails like that on my team, though. I've not had a lot of luck looking for ice types since they're pretty exclusively in extreme climates or hard-to-reach places. If you ever need a poke-sitter, you know where to find me." She didn't suspect Shalin would ever need such a thing, but Robin was happy to take a fox like that on a walk or two.

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Shalin Nariya
[M] Bonding Time
POSTED ON Oct 10, 2023 8:03:20 GMT
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Robin's facial expression was not unexpected; living off-grid in such a technology-dependent world was outlandish, if not asinine. Petalburg was in that perfect part of Hoenn where it wasn't uncomfortably warm except for a few weeks during the summer, and winters were mild enough to be comfortable. She had ice Pokémon to help with cooling during those hot months, too. "You can find them on the upper levels, too, but they're a little more common in the depths," she replied, though the arctic fox was a rare species to begin with.

The ice-type's eyes shifted toward Robin warily before returning straight ahead. "Dragon Pokémon are like that. You just have to give them more attention than others on your team," Shalin gave the Ranger a friendly point of advice. She had raised a few dragon-types herself, though primarily her Flygon. Now, the dragon-type served as her primary partner. Perhaps if they returned to her home later, she would be able to see her Flygon Sygna Suit.

"Maybe we could plan a trip to Shoal Cave one day if you're looking for one?" she suggested, the golden and blue foxes' tails blown around by a gust of wind. "Petalburg Woods is a great place to expand your Pokémon team!" She gestured toward the Alolan Ninetales. "Feel up to a little ride through the forest? I'm sure we'll find something for you!" The ice-type shot Shalin a glare of reluctance before calming down and crouching in front of Robin, beckoning her to sit in the fairy fox's bright, sparkling saddle.







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NAME            SPECIES           STATUS
Lathiel         Type: Null        Good
Caprice         Ninetales         Good
Letheia         A!Ninetales       Good
Treble          Kommo-o           Good
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POSTED ON Oct 16, 2023 5:04:36 GMT
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Shalin's advice made sense. Perhaps Robin had been relying on intuition too much to raise her pokemon so far. Drakloak needed more intentional attention and care. "I'll try that. Thanks!" She grinned at the more experienced Ranger, glad to get another opinion on the stubborn dragon. She approached the icy Ninetails carefully at Shalin's offer. "I'd love to spelunk in Shoal Caves with someone more experienced! Caves can be a little scary otherwise..."

She brushed a hand against the Ninetails to ensure it was comfortable with contact from her before she saddled up. "This is really cool," she confessed as she got comfortable on the Ninetails' back. Drakloak came close and sniffed at her, curious about the saddle. He shook his head and sneezed, potentially a reaction to the sudden cold he experienced up against the fairy fox. Unsure what to make of it, he sauntered over to Shalin instead, watching with unblinking eyes.

Robin was excited about riding through the forest with someone who likely knew it better than anyone else in Hoenn. "A ride through Petalburg forest... I'm gonna experience a day in the life of Shalin, eh?"

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POSTED ON Oct 17, 2023 8:15:04 GMT
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Shalin cautioned Robin on a trip to Shoal Cave, especially without fire Pokémon to keep warm. "It gets dangerously cold on the lower levels, and there's an Articuno that makes its home in the ice dungeon at the very bottom," she cautioned. "That and there's a Glastrier that roams the place freely." She wasn't as worried about them because she knew well, but Robin? Not so much. And with the Iceborne Mirage being more feral after the bond of the Composed went haywire, a mistake could mean being frozen in NEVER MELT ICE for all eternity.

The Rustboro Captain and Caprice lined up next to the guest rider. "You could say that!" she chirped as she faced forward, ready to let Robin dictate the pace of the run. "Have you gone Pokémon riding at all before? If you have, she controls just like any other common Pokémon. If not, I can show you the basics!"






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NAME            SPECIES           STATUS
Lathiel         Type: Null        Good
Caprice         Ninetales         Good
Letheia         A!Ninetales       Good
Treble          Kommo-o           Good
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POSTED ON Oct 19, 2023 22:05:03 GMT
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Shalin's description of the cave left Robin feeling more serious about it. It would be a good adventure for her as a Ranger, but she was largely unaccustomed to cold environments and didn't much care for them. Beyond the cave risks as a rookie spelunker, she would absolutely have to be cautious of the cold. "I've always wanted to see Articuno in person. Not sure I want to go that deep, though."

She did her best to sit like Shalin did, fixing her posture to have better control. "Um, I've ridden Hydreigon, but I don't think that counts. He really took control of the whole thing. My dragons have not been so easy to control, but Hydreigon and I are usually on the same page without any commands." The ride had been pleasant, though. "I could use a crash course." Drakloak's curiosity left him mimicking the Ninetails beside him, taking a wider stance.

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POSTED ON Oct 22, 2023 1:30:22 GMT
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Shalin frowned at Robin's willingness to see the Iceborne Mirage. "You... you don't want to see this one, trust me. They turned one of my Pokémon into an ice cube." She wouldn't elaborate; if a psychic Pokémon were to pry into her brain, they would learn that Kiara, the Pyroar frozen that way, had died quite a few months ago.

"Oh, that more than counts," the Ranger stepped back with a look of surprise on her face. "Hydreigon are mean. At least usually. If I'm not wearing my suit when I try to ride one, they'll wreck my hips." It was strange to her how Robin would be comfortable riding dragons but not a Pokémon like a Ninetales, which was much easier to control normally. Perhaps she let the dragons ferry her on automatic pilot?

"It's really simple. You just have to remember two things: her reins are for direction, and your leg pressure is for speed," Shalin educated her friend. "When you pull on her reins with one hand, it'll turn her head in that direction, and that's how she knows to turn. If you squeeze her sides, she'll go faster, and if you loosen your hold on her sides, she'll slow down. It really is as simple as that!" While there were more advanced techniques, such as jumping, she wanted Robin to get used to the basics. "Now, let's ride! I'll do my best to keep pace with you!"







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NAME            SPECIES           STATUS
Lathiel         Type: Null        Good
Caprice         Ninetales         Good
Letheia         A!Ninetales       Good
Treble          Kommo-o           Good
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POSTED ON Oct 22, 2023 2:42:35 GMT
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There was a grimness in Shalin's tone that truly warned her away from the deepest depths of the caves. Something told her this ice cube business wasn't just a little freezing between pokemon, but something far more dire. It was sobering.

"I get pretty lucky with the pokemon that cross my path. I rely a lot on intuition for my relationship with pokemon. I should try more disciplined approaches, though. You seem so in-sync with all the pokemon I see you with. I'm a little jealous." She laughed, focusing on Ninetails as Shalin instructed her on the basics. It felt like there were butterflies in her stomach, but she was pretty sure pokemon would feel anxious if their rider did, so she did her best not to externalize the negativity.

"Okay, let's do a good job riding, hm?" She said to the Ninetails, leaned down to speak conspiratorially as she pet it between the ears. Then, she squeezed lightly, setting off in a light trot. In the width between her and Shalin, Drakloak would take up following, trying to be slightly faster than Ninetails once he focused on the terrain enough to travel it without stumbling. "It's not a race, Drakloak!" She laughed as he pulled ahead a nose further. Robin shook her head, but she was amused. Maybe she could weaponize Drakloak's competitive nature in her future training with him. She squeezed harder, setting Ninetails into a run. She yelled out as the ice fox jerked forward to kick things up a gear, but Robin kept her balance, laughing to shake off the adrenaline of such an experience.

"This is really fun!"

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POSTED ON Oct 23, 2023 22:00:36 GMT
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To be a rider, one had to be in sync with their Pokémon. Without coordination between rider and mount, both would flounder. "It's less about your approach and more about understanding what your Pokémon wants from you," Shalin suggested, having wrangled with many Pokémon before. "There's not a one-size-fits-all approach. I learned that with my Espeon, Starr. She doesn't like to wear a saddle; she prefers to harness me to her back using her mind. Even the little things matter."

Shalin laughed at the Drakloak's enthusiasm and determination to stay in front of the two foxes as they slowly got up to speed. She let Robin dictate the pace of the run. "Your Drakloak has a desire to go fast, it seems. After he evolves, have you thought about taking him to 's Gym? It's the perfect playground for Pokémon like him. I couldn't bring myself to go there. The kind of speeds his Pokémon get to make me sick."

A smile lit up Shalin's face as Robin picked up the pace, the foxes now fast enough to bounce their riders up and down with their strong running strokes. Coming up on a sharp northward turn toward Rustboro City, Shalin pulled on Caprice's reins tightly, coaxing the fox to make a sharp slide that left her whooping with joy and her stomach in knots.







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NAME            SPECIES           STATUS
Lathiel         Type: Null        Good
Caprice         Ninetales         Good
Letheia         A!Ninetales       Good
Treble          Kommo-o           Good
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POSTED ON Oct 24, 2023 17:25:46 GMT
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Shalin's advice struck a chord; Robin had been focused on what she needed from Drakloak, not what Drakloak needed (or wanted) from her. She needed to be more oriented on her pokemon, more considerate of what they required from their partnership. She could sacrifice some control if it made Drakloak happy and kept them both safe. "You're right. I should consider what he wants." She couldn't imagine riding a pokemon without a saddle, but she had a thing about psychic types. She was hesitant to let Greyson's braviary take her to the hospital, and that was a dangerous situation.

She shook her head clear of the memory, squeezing Ninetails' side to encourage her to move faster. She kept up with Drakloak easily. It left Robin considering Shalin's other piece of advice. "Maybe I could try out a gym. I know they're not all combat-exclusive challenges, so I stand a chance." She still wasn't very competent with pokemon battles, but she had been pushing herself to improve as an explorer lately rather than as a trainer. If Drakloak wanted speed, she could learn to adjust to that.

She brought Ninetails to a stop, pleased to see Drakloak follow of his own volition, skidding to a stop and turning back to face her. He came up and sniffed at the ice fox again, then wagged his tail to show his pleasure. "Maybe a run in the morning will make him more agreeable," she observed with surprise and awe in equal measures. She needed to start approaching each pokemon as an individual with unique wants rather than a collective. Perhaps she had been stereotyping all of her ghosts based on her initial relationships with a few, becoming part of the problem she wanted to solve.

"This has been so eye-opening." She reached down and scratched under Drakloak's chin, rewarding him for his subtle obedience in staying close. "I think riding might be the secret to my success with him." She had a couple of fast pokemon she could ride and race against him with.

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POSTED ON Oct 27, 2023 5:30:48 GMT
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Shalin's smile grew, letting Robin and Letheia catch up to Caprice. While their pace was still brisk, the two reduced their speed enough to carry on a conversation with one another. "Just remember that it should be a two-way street," she advised. "Don't pamper your Pokémon, either; they need to understand that both of you are there for each other."

The forest gave way to the fields south of Rustboro City, a sign for the two to turn around if they wanted to remain within the woods' confines. "I can't recommend 's and 's Gyms enough. They're all about riding Pokémon in one way or another. I can't challenge Mauville Gym because he requires challengers to have a registered address, but I had such a good time at Fortree. You and your Pokémon won't be disappointed."

The foxes came to a stop right at the woods' borderline, Rustboro's tall yet modest skyline visible to the north. "Whether a run where you ride your Pokémon or run alongside them, that's a great start." With Robin mentioning the Drakloak as a ride Pokémon, Shalin took another look at the ghost-type. "Your Pokémon might be big enough for you to hop on as is. I can recommend a place to get him fitted. Verdanturf Leather and Saddle. It's on the main road passing through town. Both the Gym Leader and I spend a lot of money there. It's well worth it, though; they've got superior quality that will make both you and your Pokémon comfortable."







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NAME            SPECIES           STATUS
Lathiel         Type: Null        Good
Caprice         Ninetales         Good
Letheia         A!Ninetales       Good
Treble          Kommo-o           Good
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Robin smiled at Shalin's advice. Don't pamper them, but then the experienced ranger was recommending an excellent harness and saddle shop, and Robin couldn't help but think high-end riding gear was a little rewarding. That said, it couldn't be a bad investment if she wanted to ride. She didn't have the experience to try things without experience -- it hadn't gotten her far this morning -- and the harness and saddle set-up could be donated to another Ranger with a Drakloak if Robin didn't like it. And it'd be a good investment if she pursued those riding gyms.

"Verdanturf," she echoed, committing it to memory.

The border of the forest was a natural stopping point. Robin removed herself from the Ninetails, feeling far more confident about herself as a rider and as someone needing to get in sync with her pokemon to improve unity and harmony in her missions. That was the usual result when working with Shalin, it seemed. She felt a little flustered being earnest sometimes, but she turned to Shalin anyways. "Thank you." She turned her gaze briefly to Drakloak, who had a rather dopey expression on his face from the endorphins of the run. "Before you know it, I'll impress you with my pokemon knowledge and skill." She grinned.

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