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The stirring awake Genevieve tried her best to get some extra shut-eye before work. She'd worked herself to the bone last month with training and Ranger duty. Just a little longer, five more minutes. The noises from Hideo Kino, from the neighboring apartments... they're loud. She tries to turn on her side, when she feels it. Her breath is hot. It feels constricting.[break][break]

Only moments later, does she feel what's on her face. A familiar feeling wakes Genny harder than smelling salts, as she bolts upwards from her cot, seated now with a panicked hazel gaze. Eyes bolt around the entire place, which she surmises a holding cell. And outside-[break][break]

"Megapolans," she laments. Letting them go was a mistake. Her eyes fiercely shift with loathing, first downwards towards the self, but soon the aliens outside.[break][break]

Gritting her teeth, she gets up. Her attire, unique and not something from her own wardrobe. Hands move to her sides. No bag, so no Pokeballs. She felt alone, but hearing someone nearby, she perks up. A cellmate? That's awfully fortunate, isn't it? "Hey," she calls out, getting herself to her feet. The best thing she can do right now, is stay calm. Search the cell, look around. Keep her cellmate calm. "-what's your name?" she says, weakly beginning to comb around the cell, feeling with her hands. Distracting them from the situation keeps them level-headed. "I'm Elite Ranger Cromwell. A Pokemon Ranger."[break][break]

She tries to pull on the chain, beginning to constrict around her neck, as she coughs. 'Yup. That confirms that.' She continues her search of the cell, looking under the cots, getting a general understanding of the cell in terms of dimensions, size, scope.[break][break]

No windows? 'No idea where we are, huh?' That's concerning. For all they know, if these Megapolans moved them to space, these masks might be their only way to breathe.[break][break]

Well. She's getting nowhere just theorizing. Only one thing to do while she trades small talk.[break][break]

Find a way out.

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That's fortunate, at least! Genny's slow, methodical moves did lead her to right next to Elise Calcifet in the running. But this doesn't have to be a bad thing at all. No, quite the contrary. She's more confident now. While Uzi was doing just fine, all this race is is a means of pacing oneself.[break][break]

A moment of reprieve. The straight and narrow would allow Uzi some time to relax. Genny takes a second to breathe, pets Uzi to do the same. They had to save all of their energy for the right moment. So Genny hugs on Uzi, and whispers.[break][break]

"Take it slow, Uzi."[break][break]

He does so, making sure not to go too far ahead.[break][break]

Seeing Elise from behind, Genny tries her best to make her feel just a bit better.[break][break]

"We're not out of the race yet, Elise!" she calls out! Elise would have the ability to turn it around! So would Genny![break][break]

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Seeing everyone so excited for the races proper, has Genny fired up and ready to go herself! She may not be expecting a high position, but she's hoping for one! With any luck, as the racing arch begins its countdown, Genny takes a moment to take a breath.[break][break]

3... 2... 1...[break][break]

GO.[break][break]

Uzi may not be the fastest here on the field, but he is good as he is. the Vaporeon slapping his tail and racing off with Genny on his back, attached to him with a harness. Slow and steady, analyzing each opportunity to gauge the competition, the first lap would be much the same; get used to the track.[break][break]

With the row of anchor buoys on the field, the competition would mean the duo have to swim opposite to everyone, but delving under from the start, and holding her breath, Genny can see the tunnel ahead of time. This time, with a grab of her Vaporeon, she issues the Eeveelution to try something; AQUA RING. That would show Uzi how much space they have to work with. And hopefully, they had enough.[break][break]

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The first match against Josh Devlin ended in a thrashing defeat. It was unfortunate, but even when offered the Gym Badge from the man himself, she said no. She didn't want to be given something she didn't fully earn. But today, the Silph Cup? She'd make a better showing for herself. Uzi was ready too, this time, a pair of goggles accessorized on his head.[break][break]

Genny donned her swimsuit, more representative of Alola, and readied up. The competition looked fierce today. Between the numerous cute and fierce Water Types, and the people who would have them win the cup, Genny feels all the more pressure.[break][break]

But today, she'd make a better showing than her previous. With Uzi, ruffling his fins, she smiles, and kisses his head again. lam logan, Thomas Benoit, Eris Halla, Navy, Elise Calcifet, and Eva Morales, all of them were in this race. Even kyle lopez and CIAN MAHER were joining the fun. This would be one heck of a race, that certain.[break][break]

Waving to the competition of friends, rivals, and mentors she's looked up to, she grins. "Good luck out there!"[break][break]

"But we're going to win."[break][break]

They'd been practicing in the ocean off the coast of Lilycove. They got this.

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Confidence was never so easy to her. It felt like old hat. When he gets red, when the heat turns on, he looked so cute. In those few moments, between the hot spring doorway and him, she held the control. One last tease, he was at her beck and call.[break][break]

Then the hot spring itself. She finds herself tip-toeing in, a quiet walk forward. Embarassment cannot exist. Instead, she moves to sit on the edge of the spring, two legs dunked in. The hot water feels cool, good on her skin, as her eyes close, her head thrown back a moment in the lull of the heat. She's rejuvenated, but she can't help but hear the struggles from inside the building. 'Adorable,' her mind thinks, as she runs hands through her hair. She'd wait for him here. A special place.[break][break]

And then, moments later, steps. Her head turns to the side. He can see past her shoulder, her back to him. She gives a look, one such that could tell him the words in her mind. How the world outside is cold, and cruel in the winter, but the best way to handle the ice and snow, the chill and rigor...[break][break]

To join her in warmth.[break][break]

Admittedly, she only gave this look in Circhester, and the few times they had seen each other since, when she wanted him nearby. The beck and call, to pull him tightly.[break][break]

"You're blushing," So was she "you're not nervous are you?"[break][break]

Her hand is outstretched, and she steps into the water.

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Fear gripped Genevieve sudenly, when all of a sudden, the SUBSTITUTION JUTSU triggered. And any fear replaced with excitement. This was the power of the Z-moves? Sheesh, Dynamax wasn't anywhere close to this power. She just watched the god-like entity ping-ponged along, and for a moment the redhead thought they had it.[break][break]

Damn. How naive. That God of Time truly was made of sterner stuff. How were they going to handle-[break][break]

Then they're engulfed in light.[break][break]

The PTSD is immediate again. How did she not learn her lesson the first time? Genny's face is riddled in anguish. This is Galar. GALAR. She remembers it. The Eternatus that flies through the air, the way the Pokemon wreak havoc in their Dynamaxed forms. She can feel herself having trouble breathing; trouble Zagreus, Gram, and Titan can't fix. She grabs at her chest, when the weapons appear set in stone. Two metallic weapons.[break][break]

"S-Sheriff?"[break][break]

Her heart is in her ear. No matter what her dog, her sword, or turtle do, they cannot fix her. No rubbing, no patting the shoulder, no pets. The DYNAMAX is over already for Titan, and all he can do is seem sad. And Genny stares ahead. Face riddled in sweat.[break][break]

And she reaches for the sword.

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The sobs continue. Every tear shed was genuine. Her idols were the reason she came to Hoenn, that she aimed so far with hands outstretched. She tries to rub it away, and with it more just come to replace. Her lips tremble, her hands shake, her throat constricts.[break][break]

When Penny approaches, placing a hand on Genevieve's shoulder, her sobs stop, her head tilts upwards, eyelids puffy and red. Her words, cooed softly, sugar sweet.[break][break]

One day, she'll reach the stars.[break][break]

It's not glamourous. Seeing all the muddied heroes. Meeting them really did alter how she viewed them. It was naivete, thinking they were infalliable. But, even when it isn't glamourous, it doesn't mean that the distance traveled means nothing.[break][break]

"I will," she rubs more to her eyes, wiping her face more and more, as she wipes it away.[break][break]

The sun outside shines just a little brighter through the window.[break][break]

Trying to stop her sobbing earlier, she pulls a tissue from nearby and wipes at her eyes. Such a weak point for her, and showing it to someone she looked up to, that hurt. But she was so supportive, and-[break][break]

...[break][break]

That's right.[break][break]

Genny can't help but look down as she dabs her eyes more. "Um... Penny?" she asks, low in tone, sweetness on her tongue as she looks down at her hands. She doesn't want to ruin this. She finally got this acknowledgment, and now? She felt so bad that she might sooner let it go. But she has to ask.[break][break]

"I-" she has to pause first. Now may not be the time. But if she doesn't ask, she doesn't feel right to Ollie. "You're the person that Head Ranger Morales-" she has to stop herself. When she can't look Penny in the eyes, maybe she stepped too far.[break][break]

But she has to know. "-the one he talks so fondly of. Aren't you?"

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The northern winds come, and Genny inside this lovely hot spring, turns to the entrance. She knew what it meant. It was friendly, like a swirl that came closer by each second, and Genny's orange-red hair moves with the wind, when the big supportive arms appear around her. And from behind, she hears his voice.[break][break]

She melts.[break][break]

"That'll depend on you, Izzy." Genny's loving tone begins with a little teasing, her head tilts to the side, she's able to stay smooth. Half-lidded eyes a little more lovedrunk, as she moves her own slender hands atop.[break][break]

Rubbing those arms quietly, she moves her hands up and down. "Glad you could make it." She turns her head to the side, and with one arm bending to grab his face, she uses her own strength to pull it down to her level, and lace one cherry-scented kiss on his cheek. Even if he's behind her, he's not getting away without that cute face getting one.[break][break]

"Spring is all ours today. Let's relax, okay baby?" she grins.[break][break]

When she's finally let go, she finds her way out of that skirt and blouse, leaving her with nothing before the towel that goes over her person. With everything handled and out of the way, she's little more flirty, when she moves to the door to the hot springs.[break][break]

"Don't keep me waiting, Izzy," she teases more, one blown kiss, and she's out of view. Her face incredibly red.[break][break]

She literally just did that. That's a huge DESIREE BLOOMS action, not Genny.

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Conviction is definitely something Genny has within herself now. In that moment of cleaving the way through, with Gram returning to hand, and charging in, Genny knocked the God of Time back with her Pokemon, and with her hair scorched at the tips, she can't muster another Zagreus blitz, and neither can he.[break][break]

But seeing Navy pull up next to her, has the redhead grin, even more so to the teasing name, not bothered by the simulated STEEL BEAM, because, as Navy responds.[break][break]

"Don't got one of those. But I have the next best thing," she flashes her DYNAMAX bracelet, and a Pokeball already in hand, massive. Small for the God of Time, but big enough that it's the size of an over-sized bowling ball. And with a grin, she throws them forward to the Dialga, all the way underneath the steel Dragon. "You get the Z-Move, I'll get it off balance!" A combination attack for the ages.[break][break]

"Titan! Release!"[break][break]

Within moments, the GIGANTAMAX DREDNAW explodes from below, a massive Drednaw with a roar, and forcing the Dialga upwards. The perfect angle to miss the STEEL BEAM completely...[break][break]

"Take it home, Sheriff!"

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Navy's got himself handled, and Genny needs to put keep them both safe against Dialga, and pushing them further into the jungle was a great way to start. With the opening of the maw, comes the famed ROAR OF TIME, and from it all the damage she and Zag caused recovered immediately, and worse, a tree sits in front of them in an obstacle. Turning her head a moment to see that Navy was still fine, she pulls out a Pokeball.[break][break]

Out comes the blade, the Honedge upon the hand of the riding redhead, hazel eyes with fire, as she lets the blade free to her side. The one she got from Navy, and reeling her hand back at the ready to pitch, she throws the blade forward.[break][break]

"Cleave it down, open the way!"[break][break]

With a GYRO BALL, Gram the Honedge flies forward from Genny's hand, spinning like a sawblade to shear the simulated tree down, as Genny's hazel eyes flare up more.[break][break]

"Zag, again!"[break][break]

Speeding up again, Zagreus may hurt more, but FLARE BLITZ once more came through, to attack the vulnerable god of time, coating in flame again, with Gram returning to her hand soon after clearing the way.[break][break]

"You doing good, cowboy?" she shouts out to Navy, a few light red burns on her skin. Zagreus was a dangerous one, but Genny knew she could take the heat.

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