SHEER COLD would've been the end for both of them had danny not ducked behind a crate and vikavolt not FLY straight up to avoid the brunt of the ice-type attack.[break][break]

that allows izaak to slip and slide away, however.[break][break]

"hey! wait!"[break][break]

pushing away from the crate, danny dives forward, sliding along the ice on his chest as he pursues izaak.

[attr="class","ooc"]@izaak[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-vikavolt"]

the realization sets upon him, too.

"oh! uh, i'm not too sure where to begin."

the most important parts of his life have been hidden away to remain undisclosed unless to those he deems necessary. maybe one day he'll tell kat. or maybe she'll figure it out on her own.

until then, he supposes he'll have to settle for the boring details.

"i grew up in oldale, and like every other kid i wanted to travel the region and become champion of hoenn."

the smile that appears is genuine.

"i got pretty close. i've one badge."

Katherine Fairburne
mission

☉

"as if we'd be friends with league scum!"[break][break]

unfortunately, danny's control over these grunts quickly fades along with his vision. the sudden attacks BLINDS him momentarily, enough to provide onyx the perfect chance to tackle him.[break][break]

"shit!"[break][break]

his back hits the ground, and expectedly, his vikavolt releases a wild DISCHARGE that sweeps across the area. those on the ground remain unaffected, however.

[attr="class","ooc"]@onyx[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-vikavolt"]

"after that day, they ramped up security around the tree."[break][break]

not only did they double his patrol hours, they also added in more grunts just for the extra manpower should something happen. nothing ever did, however.[break][break]

"i actually got around them once but then i realized i had no idea how to get the sap."[break][break]

he actually chuckles then.[break][break]

"sorry."

[attr="class","ooc"]illeana reyes[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-dedenne"]

"a downstairs..."

what a cool concept to have two different bars under the same roof. so exclusive. so lovely. danny's beaming at the thought of walking in like he belongs there when he clearly doesn't.

at least not yet.

"i'll try my best to get in. if i do, drinks are on you, i'm guessing?"

the smile he gives is mostly innocent with a bit of teasing in there.

virgil roach
mission!

☉

danny turns to make good on his threat only to be stopped by the sight of two amazing amphibians before them. his eyes go wide in awe and appreciation as he takes a step closer to the glass wall as well.[break][break]

"huh. they're kinda like us, don't you think?"[break][break]

before nagi can ask, danny is quick to continue.[break][break]

"the seismitoad is tall and the politoed is short."[break][break]

he turns then to his friend and raises his hand to his head to make a vague gesture to compare their heights.[break][break]

"see?"

[attr="class","ooc"]nagi miwa[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-dedenne"]

danny's out with a new group of friends he'd met online and has played regular dungeons and dragons games with. so consider his surprise when he hears a familiar voice.[break][break]

pausing mid-drink, he turns to the queen of belting shoujo anime openings, and who else would it be than:[break][break]

"luka?"[break][break]

she hasn't seen him since the incident. she'd definitely still recognize him. he looks older, more mature, but the same young spirit still lives on inside him.[break][break]

so he grabs another mic and joins her.

[attr="class","ooc"]luka chêne[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-dedenne"]

noncommittal. the way it should be. except the same question is asked and now he doesn't know what to feel. so he answers naturally.[break][break]

"good! good."[break][break]

too excited, maybe? he catches himself, decides to tone it down a bit.[break][break]

a lot, really, because today he comes bearing bad news.[break][break]

"i..."[break][break]

he pauses, waiting until the waitress passes.[break][break]

"i couldn't get it."

[attr="class","ooc"]illeana reyes[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-dedenne"]

dee only nods in return. the rodent has seen his fair of shit as well from his own trainer. perhaps that's why nagi and danny are so good as friends.[break][break]

because they're both dumb.[break][break]

"yes..."[break][break]

danny mirrors, performing a much more believable mime than his friend. dee shoots sherlock another knowing glance.[break][break]

at the pun, danny falters in his step for a moment.[break][break]

"ha. ha. i'm going to punch you."[break][break]

but they hop their way over to the frog exhibit where, unsurprisingly, a seismitoad and politoed duo greet them.[break][break]

"ribbit..."

[attr="class","ooc"]nagi miwa[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-dedenne"]

nagi's usual puns would've been met with the nauseated emoji. there are no emojis in real life, however, so danny's left with the only option to roll his eyes in response.[break][break]

not that he actually minds. it's cute.[break][break]

"i think whiscash are my favorite fish."[break][break]

but he thinks on it for a moment.[break][break]

"i've also grown quite fond of seismitoad! they're cute. i think they have a frog exhibit here."

[attr="class","ooc"]nagi miwa[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-dedenne"]

"talk about cute."[break][break]

anyone would be gushing over this interaction between two friends and their adorable baby pokemon. but no one's watching them, and danny knows because he's looked and still looks on occasion. this is a habit he has had to become very familiar with.[break][break]

danny mirrors the sedate wave, moving almost in slow motion before his arm falls back down to his side.[break][break]

"right! we should get going then. lots of fishes to see."[break][break]

he takes a second to appreciate the moment and just how exciting it actually is that his friend is finally here in the flesh. he could reach out and just grab him — which he does! by the arm.[break][break]

"ready?"

[attr="class","ooc"]nagi miwa[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-dedenne"]

"i don't think we have an accounting department here..."[break][break]

for a moment, danny second-guesses himself only because he's quite unfamiliar with this particular base. but his wits soon gather and he's reaching for a pokeball on his belt.[break][break]

"you're coming with me, bud."

[attr="class","ooc"]@izaak[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-vikavolt"]

"yeah! finally, right? it's been, like, years."[break][break]

years spent talking and bonding has formed a friendship not even distance or time could tear asunder. their bond, forged within the fiery hells of the internet, will continue to live on forever.[break][break]

or maybe until nagi finds out about danny's affiliation to a criminal organization. but until then![break][break]

"oh! someone's been very excited to meet you."[break][break]

poking out from behind danny's neck is a little dedenne, perched on his trainer's shoulder wearing a fancy bowtie.[break][break]

"dee even got all dressed up."

[attr="class","ooc"]nagi miwa[break]

[attr="class","pkspr pkmn-dedenne"]