[attr="class","callie"] put it up to MATIAS SILPH to ask the dumbest fucking question in the world. how was she supposed to know?

[break][break] "maybe you're a sucker for a good deed."

[break][break] she grins at him and then playfully pushes him on the shoulder. "what're you doing here?"

[break][break] briefly, she wonders if she should text sol. probably later. they have to find skoll first.

[break][break] bringing her finger to her lips, she lets out a sharp whistle. once again, nothing. the leaves rustle. she sighs.

[break][break] callista glances back at the other. "did you know i'm a sergeant now?" honestly, it should've been something higher but not everyone could be as cool as @sol .

[attr="class","noodles"] MATIAS SILPH

[attr="class","rules"]+ canine chase mission

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] skoll had gone missing.

[break][break] typical. as much of a threat as the dog could be to rockets when they were on duty, the lycanroc was an annoying bitch whenever he wasn't. either he was getting himself caught into trouble he had no use being in or he just lost track of time.

[break][break] still, callista was worried - only slightly. she handed out flyers for her missing dog after an hour had passed, showing no signs of skoll showing up.

[break][break] have you seen this dog?

[break][break] amber eyes flick up to MATIAS SILPH , dryly. "yes. it's my dog."

[break][break] a pause, then a blink.

[break][break] "matias?"

[break][break] what the fuck?

[break][break]

[attr="class","noodles"] MATIAS SILPH

[attr="class","rules"]+ canine chase mission

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] the appears at the safari zone entrance, glancing curiously up at it. it's definitely more put together than the one in kanto — then again, that's not saying much, considering the situation.

[break][break] either way, callie is glad for the breath of fresh air.

[break][break] she flicks the ash from her fingers as she enters the space, clicking her tongue so that skoll can go exploring.

[break][break] maybe she'll be able to pick up something cute for @sol .

[attr="class","noodles"] 3 SAFARI BALLS REMAINING

[attr="class","rules"]+ idle chitchatter

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] she would've come in by sea, but she got seasick. ironic, considering where they'd decided to live but it wasn't like it mattered. it wouldn't matter wherever @sol had decided to stake her claim — callista would meet it no matter what.

[break][break] so, she'd taken a plane instead.

[break][break] there's been a slight detour when she'd popped by slateport beach to see what all the commotion was about with the hoenn star tournament, but soon enough she was on her way to mossdeep. it took longer than it normally would, but eventually she arrived.

[break][break] and of course, she was callista, so she had to take the most unconventional route to get there.

[break][break] when @sol steps out of her balcony that morning, she would find her childhood friend hanging along the railing. her legs swing aimlessly, fingers wrapped around a cigarette.

[break][break] "hey."

[break][break] smile tucked into the corner of her mouth, as if it hadn't been lifetimes since their last meet-up.

[attr="class","noodles"] @sol

[attr="class","rules"]+ idle chitchatter

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] callie blinks with surprise.

[break][break] it takes a lot to surprise her these days, but somehow Melody Miro manages.

[break][break] smile curving in her mouth, she steps towards the pretty gym leader and leans forward. "alright, let's do this."

[attr="class","noodles"] Melody Miro

[attr="class","rules"]+ idle chitchatter

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] being aggressive in battle has their pros and cons, and callista is perfectly aware of both. while her lycanroc can race forward, it creates an opening that Melody Miro zones in on.

[break][break] a column of water spirals directly into the canine, throwing him harshly against the sand. a flash of light and he's returned to his pokeball.

[break][break] staring down at her ball, callie would be lying if she said she wasn't disappointing. she sighs.

[break][break] "no video then?" she smiles wryly.

[break][break]

[attr="class","noodles"] Melody Miro

[attr="class","rules"]+ idle chitchatter

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] some people would give their opponents the time to recover.

[break][break] not callie, though.

[break][break] "accelerock!"

[break][break] the lycanroc goes charging.

[attr="class","noodles"] Melody Miro

[attr="class","rules"]+ idle chitchatter

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] "quick guard!" callie's voice is sharp as it rises across the field. her eyes are bright too, eagerness flashing.

[break][break] her finger points at the swarm of of wishiwashi chasing her canine. a glimmer of light flashes as the quick guard goes up. "now, get 'em from behind!" the lycanroc leaps forward behind the shield and snaps its jaws with crunch.

[attr="class","noodles"] Melody Miro

[attr="class","rules"]+ idle chitchatter

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] she takes the other, grabbing Melody Miro 's fingers with her own and tugs herself up.

[break][break] "you got a deal."

[break][break] she clicks under her breath, whistling for skoll to follow. moments later, a stage clears for them and the lycanroc bounds forward first.

[break][break] his body blurs with double team.

[break][break]

[attr="class","noodles"] Melody Miro

[attr="class","rules"]+ idle chitchatter

[attr="class","pkmns"]

[attr="class","callie"] "it's actually a few." she hums in her throat, glancing down as the other takes out her phone. a video! how cute.

[break][break] "you can make it to "little stars". it's an orphanage, back in johto where i'm from."

[break][break] she smiles. "think you can even sing a little for them? they'd love it."

[break][break]

[attr="class","noodles"] Melody Miro

[attr="class","rules"]+ idle chitchatter

[attr="class","pkmns"]