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Isaac & Ash vs. Evil [M]

POSTED ON Oct 18, 2022 7:19:03 GMT

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Only way to get in that building was through this conversation, and as much as Ash didn't want to talk about it, it was an inevitability. Silver eyes trace around the Isaac's eyes for a moment, almost unable to meet his gaze, but he steels himself. Yes, he hated that he was yanked back in. Yes, he hated that everything made more sense here. Yes, he hated himself.

But he was here.

Hearing his full name only has him wince. "I didn't tell you. jayden cross and I had a meeting in a lighthouse by Dewford months back. It got ugly. Nearly killed me. That happened before our sushi day with Kep." He takes a moment to breathe in, because the next part was just as hard to say. "Then, about maybe a week or two later, ran into THEO BECKETT . Stupid choice on my part, but every bit of therapy evaporated in an instant. I challenged him, lost completely, and-" his lips twitch, his face hides no pain. He hated it too. Everything about what happened. "-realized how futile it was when my first Rocket mission the other day was with Cillian Quinn to kill a traitor." Glazed eyes look forward at the manor, but they see nothing at all.

Emptiness. He didn't lie, but abstaining from the truth was just as bad. He would kick his own ass for that.

"Telling you... well, telling you would worry you. I know you man. You worry all the time about everyone else. I apologize for that." Even though he said that, he looks Isaac right in the eyes, and his same soft smile returns. "Can you help me for the night? I really want to take kepler brueshaber out for a fun date. I will make it up to you. Name it, I'll cook you and Sunshine the best damn dinner you ever had. Candle lit, romantic music, roses, whatever. Please?"

He's legitimately trying to change the subject, and what better way than to give him a night to relax? It's the least he can do. He even admitted he was into Kep. He just hoped Isaac could forgive him. He'd get on his knees and beg if he had to.

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POSTED ON Oct 18, 2022 3:59:52 GMT

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Several? That sounds more like hook-up buddies with feelings involved. Ash makes a smile, and nods when the scotch is offered. Expensive as it was, he did say he was paying, and he means it every second as he gestures for the bartender for a small glass.

Gavin's question... uncertainty brings trepidation to his mind. "Dunno. Kep... if he isn't, I don't want to bring him into it. If he is, I wouldn't be surprised." He says the name. Inhibitions are gone. They're just two guys talking now.

Head swiveling back, he gives the older man a look. "All I know is that I think about him the same way I used to for Jayden when I was in Rocket before."

Which was an entire kettle of fish he did not want to remotely acknowledge.

"I should ask him. But... I have to know. Is he?" The moment the scotch is poured in the glass, Ash finally takes a drink, but he is not prepared at all. Even so, he drinks as much as his throat can take. He wasn't about to show weakness, not to Gavin.

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POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 21:55:59 GMT

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Ashley's eyes are at the ground. He says it like it is. No sugarcoating.

"You've been a recurring nightmare for years. Been easy to remove any humanity from you as a person, and hate the idea of Theo Beckett. Coping mechanism, some shit the therapist told me that would help me get over it."

Ash closes his eyes.

"But you're human like the rest of us. The other day I was so furious that this traitor nearly killed my Furfrou. I finally got it." It's feels like the wrong lesson to learn, and he knows he doesn't like the taste of it in his mouth, but it doesn't make it less true.

He turns to Theo, eyes meeting. Puffy red on his eyes, prickled by the tears that came earlier.

"Everything you did for me was to toughen me up. Which is more than I can say for her, who left me to die on the streets." He adds, a side-eye to the grave. "I handled it better because of you. So yeah. Sorry. I've had the wrong idea."

Ashley Sawyer was thanking Theo Beckett.

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Isaac & Ash vs. Evil [M]

POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 21:36:34 GMT

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The moment Elvira is gone, Isaac appears. Ashley breathes easy for a change, as does Isaac who likely was only breathing some Phantom Plane oxygen. Concerning, only mildly so as Isaac had been in worse situations. But seeing as he wasn't being left hanging was nice.

He imagined his black hair likely would be a talking point, but that would lead into the 'changed persona' he was showing off. Even more so, was the reason he asked Isaac here anyways. To talk. His silver eyes trail towards the manor as Ash nods. "Yeah. Some of the oldest money around. But Elvira is a good lady. Composed, elegant. Unlike the kids, which-"

He looks Isaac dead in the eyes, and says it outright. No hesitation.

"Haunted shit, man. Heard online, and a few sources in Rocket seem to think this is some Exorcist level shit." He pulls out a cigarette, beginning to light it as he explains further, not calling attention to the Rocket part. "Kids being possessed by Pokemon, or something else in there. No banana boat, but scary shit. They'll talk back to you, run amuck in the place, and eat everything with sugar in the house. Those are the kids, and they aren't the problem. The problem is that the place is haunted, and neither Truesdale wants to admit that."

He looks over to Isaac, a smirk on his face. "I got a reason to do it. A date with Kep. Figured, we split the money fifty-fifty, you can spend your share for your own lady. Little present before the end of the world as we know it."

He narrows silver eyes as he takes one last drag, and tosses the cigarette to the ground, stepping on it, and back to Isaac.

"Idea is, we go in, we kick any rogue ghost out, put these kids to bed, last till 6AM, bada-bing, bada-boom, get our money, get out."

He had said so much information, he had hoped Isaac wouldn't find it an overload. But, there was a lot to go over. His 'sources', Kep, the black hair, his demeanor, and probably worse of all... the dull light in his eyes. Isaac probably had a lot of questions. Might as well let it rip before they go in.

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Isaac & Ash vs. Evil [M]

POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 6:42:30 GMT

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Desperation hit.

Let's set the scene. Lilycove City, big vacation spot, big houses, and big old money League shitheads. Turns out, old couple, the Truesdales, fifty to sixty years old, want to have a date. Their two kids have scared away the seventh babysitter in three months. Desperation comes in, ad goes up, and an exorbitant amount of money is being asked to just have one night of peace.

Ashley needed the money. But when they told him that seven babysitters had been fired in succession in their big mansion house, he raises a brow. They were desperate for anyone to come in and help, so Ashley decides to get his rent on. Hell, he negotiated the money. If he lasts till morning, they pay for a month of rent. Then he can take kepler brueshaber to that bar Cillian Quinn showed him to, and pull out all the stops.

It's simple, right?

So then why did they skirt over the fact that their manor is fucking HAUNTED?! Ashley's face is in his hands. That's why he was able to negotiate. It's because their entire bleeding manor is a haunted experience, and no amount of exorcism is gonna cleanse the place. Hell, their children are monsters, but they are in the conventional sense. Like, eating candy before bed, breaking stuff and blaming it on the babysitter, and you know, best one? They are demeaning.

Even the Exorcist can see a head turn from a mile away, and so Ashley does the best thing he can think of. It's a two birds and one stone situation. With four of his own Pokemon in tow, he messages his best friend.

Hey. Got a job. Pays for my full rent. Help me, split the money, go get something for yourself? We need to talk to. Bring a few Pokemon.

He pockets his phone, looking at the quartet of Pokemon before him. Bongo sits with a red headband and a makeshift rifle (his stick in a disguise), like a monkey Rambo. Sunny is still in his Deputy outfit. Lucia, his Pachirisu, is in a small cowgirl hat and a little vest, and finally is Jelly, who is wearing a Sharpedo onesie.

"Alright, guys. We hope Isaac comes, but if he doesn't... we're going to scare the shit out of those kids, and whatever ghosts are inside here are going to go the hell back where they came from. No splitting up, no searching for clues. Up till 6AM. Take Kep out to dinner. You got it?"

9:00PM

The clock rings nine times on the Truesdales clocks as he arrives, and as Ash shakes the hand of the mother, Elvira Truesdale, he hopes hopes HOPES that his friend is coming. As Tucker Truesdale, the father, heads out of the fence, Ashley eyes the home, and he curses under his breath. "Come on, man." He rubs a hand through his black hair. He knows Isaac is coming. Because he's going to need it tonight.

He's about to fight some evil.

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POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 6:10:42 GMT

Shit.

"Hey Isaac Merlo . Mind helping me out? Babysitting. I'll split the money... that and we need to talk."

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POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 5:02:45 GMT

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Autumn is that lovely period when the trees change to that color, and leaves fill the air. Red, orange, yellow, browns, all of the leaves just now on the ground. Problem for a lot of people, such as Ashley, is that he has allergies, and until two hours ago, he had been sneezing up a storm. His black bangs cover his face, and as he wears a black facemask, he ensures his nose and mouth aren't open.

He's on the ground, laying against a tree. He agreed to help out some guy with raking for a small fee, but wow did it take a wrong turn. His sinuses were killing him, and as he pets his little Scorbunny, he looks straight ahead, asleep. Silver eyes closed through a mess of dyed black hair, a jacket to attempt to warm himself in the slightly chilling air.

"Did... did I pass out? Damn allergy meds." He grabs at his face, his silver eyes a little puffy, as he holds the Scorbunny close. The Nidorino, his trusted companion Reinhardt making a growl outwards. He had been protecting Ash the whole time. He wanted a ruffle behind the ear.

"Thanks, Reinhardt."

He begins scratching the Nidorino on the back of the head, before slowly coming to his feet. He wasn't sneezing anymore at least. He just felt like a zombie. "Huh... where were we, guys?" Ash pushes up his shades.

It's dusk already...? Huh. Beautiful this time of year.

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POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 2:39:31 GMT

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Heal was the right word. The moment the Pachirisu entered the Pokeball, he would get up, deciding then and only then to let the peaceful energy he exuded slowly expel from his body. "Heh. Nah. You just have some bad luck. Sides."

He pulls out one of his remaining three. "You don't get away from eating, my guy."

He holds it out. He ensures that while Watson got to eat, this would be a protected hand outwards. No Pokemon he could see hungry enough to attack it, none at all. If he didn't taste one, he'd almost be more hurt by New Mauville itself, but between the new friend in Lucia, Deedee, and Maple, he knew it would do only a little to deter him.

He felt at peace.

"Let's keep going." Ash calls out, a wide smile upon his lips.

Still more to go.

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POSTED ON Oct 17, 2022 2:17:03 GMT

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Binkying. Huh. He had a dictionary on him, or in his brain. But as Merc and Sunny were so happy to jump spastically, it only proved Ash right. There needed to be a next time. Even if he wasn't doing well, Sunny already liked the older rabbit. Playtime for the duo.

While they walk, Ashley feels his chest thumping harder, when those fingers lace together. Kep says his age, and Ash finds himself giving a smile. It isn't like the one before it. It's sweet, but it's the soft features, the toothy grin, and how he holds that hand. The way Kep's face was this red coloration only added to the cuteness, and Ash could see it clean as day.

Holy shit... Ash, he's into you.

When Kep agrees to take the bowl of candy, Ash nods, and begins pouring all of the contents into his bag, snatching one little candy bar for himself. It's a lovely little breakable block of chocolate, and he opens the wrapped, splitting it in half. "Heh. Sucks they don't have pocky, huh?" He gives Kep a sly wink. Because those little chocolate sticks had a thing about them.

Least they had a small haul already.

As soon as they finished, he moves with Kep away from the home, Sunny now hopping up onto the bigger bunny's shoulders to ride, if consented, the Deputy watching his trainer look happy for the first time in a long time. Ash is loving every second, as he keeps looking at Kep every few seconds as they walk. He can tell that Kep is nervous, hell, he won't even get those eyes on him. Ash decides to help ease those nerves.

"Kep." Ash calls him, using that same Unovan cowboy drawl, he says the cute nickname he gave him before. "Take a breath. It's okay.

"You're having fun, right? I know I am."

Onto the next house, this time they'd need to ring the doorbell, and Ash was fully on it. But he never once let go of Kep's hand. He forgot to do it. That's the excuse he would give. It wasn't because his own cheeks were a little hot, but he felt good about the night. His grip tightens. It felt nice to hold someone else's hand. He didn't want to mess it up.

Don't mess it up, Ash. Come on, you got this, man. Hype yourself up. You like him too, right? Yeah. You do.

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POSTED ON Oct 16, 2022 9:00:11 GMT

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The correction isn't unwarranted. Not that Ash thought he was wrong, but less so that Theo did correct him. So there was a heart still in there? Huh.

Ash looks surprised for a moment, only to nod. "Here I was thinking you were a heartless, soulless killer for the past eight years. Guess we all have a heart. Even the worst of us." He grabs at his face.

If he accepts that, he accepts his mother wasn't a bad person. A dilemma for any sane person.

"Sorry." The first genuine apology he gives Theo about how he treated him.

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Another Way to Feel [S][C]

POSTED ON Oct 16, 2022 8:56:02 GMT

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Bongo is ECSTATIC to see Isaac, to such a degree that he beats his chest, and basically shows to Isaac how big he is before he and Conga hop back to the exciting monkey bars! While Conga and Bongo continue trapezing, Watson joins the fray! And the flying monkey siblings snatch Watson, and use him like a hook with his jaw. The Totodile now a part of the Flying Monkey Siblings. An honorary monkey!

As for Ash, the moment Kep and Isaac laugh, he know he's keeping this password. Every time it would provide a fun talking experience! The snicker only confirmed it!

When Poseidon is unleashed, the Kabutops takes any stress away as he takes care of it. Slice by slice, slice by slice, so precise and perfectly spliced. Ash made a whistle, watching each sheet slice. It was honestly magical, as he stops everything he's doing to watch in utter awe. "Isaac. My guy. He needs to watch cooking shows. Seriously. You could be done with your prep in minutes."

Isaac's tease had him nod. He could be spiteful when he wanted to be. The shot at Carvanha has him show off his tattoo a little, where it hid the Carvanha bite scar. "After how that one nearly killed me, yup." He feels the need to fill Kep in. "After we did this mission getting these Sharpedo teeth under Pacifilog, while definitely looking great in swimsuits, a Carvanha bit into my arm. Nearly bled out. Made of sterner stuff thanks to Isaac's Dracovish." He wasn't about to let Kep not be included. In fact... the guy looked like a Stantler in headlights.

Ease that pain.

Now, turning on the electric smoker he had, he opens it up,, and prepares the wood chips, pre-heating it up, and with a smirk, he turns around.

"Now my job is done for an hour or two. Let them cook. Don't want food poisoning!" Now what to do... what to do? It would take a bit, but the wait would be worth it if it was impressive!

Why... did he want to impress him so badly?

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POSTED ON Oct 16, 2022 8:36:47 GMT

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The boss said there'd be an after. "That's a relief." Ash closes his eyes, quietly considering for a moment the boss. Walsh... Walsh? Huh. He didn't know Walsh. Talk of the meeting that came just before Ash came back, he makes a sigh.

For a first reaction, he almost wants to say he's glad he missed the meeting. But the part of him that actually wants to make a good impression reels it back in. Instead, he says nothing.

The laugh airs it all out.

"That's sweet if not a little awkward in timing. Hookup gone right?" It wasn't that Ashley hadn't had it either, but the few dates and experiences he even had intimately have never been more than just a hookup. Ash sighs. Sometimes that's just how it was though.

Envy colors his cheeks. "Yeah... maybe that's all I need." He begins to sip down the drink. Once empty, he turns to Gavin and asks. "You got a bottle. What's in it?"

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Sour Candy [M][WW]

POSTED ON Oct 16, 2022 8:13:38 GMT

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Pump pump is when he sees the smile. It's hard to focus, because his chest is tightening. Ash has his own stupid smile on, and that convincing and complete thought Kep had led to that chest pumping doki goodness. He pocketed it for later. Perhaps he would get lucky and just woo Kep more with the voice? Heh. He'd tease him later for it. Though he doesn't let the comment of his hair get him, as he throws his hand out. "Had silver all my life, don't worry. It'll grow back and show next time. Promise!"

So there would be a next time.

Deputy Sunny, the shorter bunny between him and Mercury, pops out of Ash's jacket, and hops next to Mercury, bouncing on the little bunny pads. Sunny bounces near Mercury, the little Scorbunny holding his paw out. To him, Mercury was like the cool older brother, and the Scorbunny absolutely wanted to be just like him!

Seeing them enjoy each other, Ash responds with a shake of his head. "We're both old enough, right? I'm twenty-four. You? Sides, it's a date. Fuck what other people think, yaknow?" He's grinning ear to ear, as he grabs Kep's hand. He holds onto it, a little longer than he thought he would, leading Kepler further on as they went a little faster. Sunny making a giggle from behind as he follows with Mercury. "If they give you shit, I'll kick some ass." A wink, as they near their first house.

Ash still not letting go of his hand. He liked how his heart was thumping just a little faster now.

It's a smaller home, but one with all the proper décor. Pumpkins curved to be just like Pumpkaboo with elaborate design, the rocking chair skeleton, fake cobwebs silly spray, and oddly, that orange and black lighting. The only thing it was missing was the person up front, but there was a small bowl with the atypical 'Take One' with a sizable chunk of candy bars and goodies.

"Look at that. We can take the whole bowl... want to?" It was so bad, but also... this was trick-or-treating. Making like bandits was part of the fun.

He doesn't tell Kep he brought toilet paper too. Yet. Just in case.

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POSTED ON Oct 14, 2022 9:13:43 GMT

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Theo puts the bouquet down. Ashley has half a mind to stomp on the flowers, but he doesn't. He holds everything back, reeling his heart back in his chest, as he snatches the handkerchief. He never wanted a damn thing more from Theo, and here he was taking it.

Theo and Ashley knew Ash wouldn't give it back. The older Rocket wouldn't want it.

"Yeah. It doesn't." He wipes his eyes again, and just says it how it is. "Yeah." It didn't always have to be that cruel. Emotional and mental damage aside, Ash was in therapy, and he was getting help. Kind of. But he turns to Theo.

"Sorry. You were the first person who let me into Rocket. Wanted you to know. Know you don't feel anymore." Wait. What did he mean it didn't always have to be?

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