Cade rolls his arm and flexes his wrist. He looks at the bullseye with a steely-eyed glare. Then he reels that arm back, with the ball in hand, and casts his throw.

Cade Atreides attempts to dunk!

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DUNK TANK + 🏀

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"I don't think it's proper to invite someone you don't know out just like that. Despite your Pokémon clearly having good choices."

Oh? Cade turns to acknowledge the man who's stepped forward out of caution for Amelia Livy 's safety. A little perplexed and shocked, sure, but not insulted. "My apologies to you both if that was a bit too forward," He responds over the roar of the crowd. "It seems I'm still learning to navigate the customs of this region."

PALDEA, of course, was different from Hoenn in many ways. These differences went far beyond such things as the prevalence of fútbol and siestas. It included the general behavior of its people, too. Even without the DOME having trapped him in here, however, Cade would have COPED. He always did.

Regardless, just before he unclips his ball to return his Oricorio to him, the young woman speaks. Her laughter breaks the awkward silence that had been building. He smiles back, and his hand parts from the moon ball against his hip. "Yes, I certainly don't mind the company." He adds, offering Aidan Hereford an approving nod.

Reaching out for a handshake, he introduces himself. "My name is Cade Atreides . And you two must be... siblings, right?" The young man certainly gave off a protective older brother vibe, anyway.

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💎 Cade Atreides apologizes and introduces himself to both Aidan Hereford and Amelia Livy; invites Aidan Hereford to come along with them, too

MAINSTAGE + SOFÍA

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The man seemed to big for the seat. Cade was almost certain it would break and drop him in anyway, if he waited long enough. Regardless, he reels his arm back before casting his throw.

Cade Atreides attempts to dunk GABRIEL BLACK!

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DUNK TANK + 🏀

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The waves appeared hearty today. The sun was shining and being in the ocean felt leagues more refreshing for it. Seizing the surf with his rental Mantine, Cade attempts his favorite trick.

Cade Atreides attempts an OVER-THE-GYARADOS!

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POINT TOTAL: 10850 PTS
CROWNS: 5

MANTINE SURFING + 🏄

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The sea was calm for once. That meant the dive would surely go smoothly. So, from the end of the pier, trainer and Dewgong depart to explore the ocean floor below.

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Cade Atreides found a POKEBALL!

CLAMPERL DIVING + 🐚

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"Gah! See! I wasn't kiddin'! The beach is coming alive again!" The vendor exclaims, pointing at the mass of sand that churns just ahead of them. It appears aggravated by the FAIRY WIND that has picked up. So much so that it spits out the pail it had eaten just earlier, nearly striking Cade on the head.

"Keep moving," The one-eyed blonde orders the ice cream vendor Kujo. "We'll take care of this."

"Y-You don't gotta tell me twice!" The man responds, gripping both hands onto the cart's handle before pushing it away.

Glaring at the mysterious mass, Cade orders his Sableye next, which clambers over his shoulder like some living gargoyle. "DISABLE it," He says, shifting to look at young Eris Halla next. "Then you take the chance to strike when you see it. Got it?"

His Pokémon leaps from his shoulder and onto the sandy ground in front of him, reaching out with its hands and placing a curse on the enemy before them. The mass of sand doesn't simply stay still, however. Instead, it stretches around them in a wide U-shape.

When it attempts to attack, however, it finds itself unable to do so. It swiftly tries to sink away after.

MISSION + Eris Halla

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The young lad comes back to him with a passionate cry, though the impact of his buttocks is hardly felt. With a deep sigh, the kind a conservative working father makes when he sees his grown son in Hatsune Miku cosplay, Cade pushes mint frost back and readies his next move. "This is ridiculous. I'm ending it now." He states.

And, with a slight charge, he attempts to deliver a roundhouse booty bump... failing miserably and nearing falling over the edge instead.

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BUTTS + mint frost

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It was yet another splendid day for a splendid dive. What dangers would they find this time? What treasures? Cade was excited to see.

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Cade Atreides found a POKEBALL!

CLAMPERL DIVING + 🐚

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Another fine day, another fine surf. At least he hoped. He sets out on Gaspacho again, waiting patiently for a good wave. When he finds it, they set out.

Cade Atreides attempts an OVER-THE-GYARADOS!

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POINT TOTAL: 10850 PTS
CROWNS: 5

MANTINE SURFING + 🏄

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He flexes his shoulder a bit before stepping up to the plate. Then he reels his arm back, only sparing a moment to glance at the other man's eyes before casting his throw. He needed his seat back.

Cade Atreides attempts to dunk Martín del Mar!

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DUNK TANK + 🏀

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She was the finest person he'd seen on the dunk tank so far. He was almost embarrassed to attempt a dunk. But he does so anyway. "Sorry," He says, reeling his arm back and casting the ball at the target.

Cade Atreides attempts to dunk Elisabeth Fiorelli!

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DUNK TANK + 🏀

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