[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

He kept that in mind. Of course, even with how well the restaurant was doing, he felt he was a long way from making the dream a reality. So he would keep such talk between him and Shalin for now. It was best not to bring it up to Keenan at the moment. That is, if he decided to use it, you see.
[break][break]
Seeing no point in saying anything in response to her comment on Sygna suits, he simply nodded.
[break][break]
Her laugh caught him off guard a bit. He wasn't really sure what was so funny, but luckily she soon explained things. "Maybe you could record it one day and watch it frame by frame?" he suggested. Aside from that, he wasn't sure how she could watch it in slow motion.
[break][break]
As she spoke, he nodded. Yes, he supposed that was one analogy they could use. Using it with less power could work. He hadn't thought of that before. He should have thought of it.
[break][break]
"You got that, Hades? Try using Dragon Pulse with less power. Try it with 75 percent power," he ordered, turning towards the Dragon Pokémon.
[break][break]
Heeding his trainer's orders, Hades released Dragon Pulse with less power.
[break][break]
From the sound, it seemed like there was still a bit of an imbalance. "Hmmm... try again, but with a little less. Let's say 72 percent," he suggested, waiting for the Dragon type to do as asked. This time, when he tried it, it went the way it was supposed to.
[break][break]
"I think we've got it. I'll have to remember what we covered and slowly add more and more power behind the move when you can handle it," he said, striking the Zweilous as a job well done before turning his attention to the green-haired girl. "Thanks. I would still be puzzling over how to get that move right if it weren't for you."[break] Shalin Nariya

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

The first name was unfamiliar to him, but that didn't keep him from being slightly confused. Before he could think too much on it, his boyfriend was talking about Josh Devlin, and that right there was why he was a bit confused. If what he heard was true, the older male was a ranger, and yet he himself was still a gym leader.
[break][break]
"I don't know the first guy, but Josh gave me riding lessons. I think, outside of being a gym leader, he's also a ranger. That's what I've heard anyway. I can't remember if he told me or if it was something I overheard. Anyway, aside from getting riding lessons from him, I did battle against him. It wasn't a gym battle though, and I didn't win. I did manage to knock out one of his Pokémon first though," he told the older male. Perhaps next time he battled against Josh, it really would be a gym battle.
[break][break]
"I almost met Hideo Kino while I was shopping. Funnily enough, I actually met him the same day I met your brother. It was right before I gave him cooking lessons."
[break][break]
Meeting Hideo had been interesting. Outside of old people who had lost their sight due to old age, he had never met another blind person, especially not someone who had been born blind.
[break][break]
As he mentioned Yuuki liking the taste of battle or the attention, he couldn't help but let out an amused chuckle. "Probably both. She can be pretty needy, and she's not opposed to showing off either."
[break][break]
Soon enough, it was decided they should move on, and he began to lead the way through the house. As he walked, he would explain the situation to the older male.
[break][break]
Oh, he knew that. Despite not having known her long, he knew his aunt loved him dearly and that she was willing to do anything for him. That aside, the mention of a Lucario reminded him of something.
[break][break]
"Oh, you have a Lucario. I don't have a Lucario, but I have a Riolu. Hmmm, I'm not really sure where she's at though," he admitted. He hoped she wasn't in the attic again. Speaking of which, how was she getting in there?
[break][break]
Mentally shaking himself to clear his mind, he got to work. Unlike his boyfriend, who could read the labels, he had to open each box he came to. One box had bathroom stuff, like his towel rack, which would need to be reassembled, and a few towels. Though he had long since bought new towels since he hadn't been able to find the box they were in.[break] Keenan Toral

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

In order to bring more business to his restaurant, he had decided to set up a bake sale. Sometimes people got so hung up on one restaurant that they were reluctant to try another. He had met people like that, people afraid that the new restaurant they tried wouldn't compare to other restaurants they had grown used to. To alleviate that, he had whipped up a bake sale that advertised free samples of any baked goods.
[break][break]
Finishing the last batch of cookies, he set them aside to cool off. While he waited, he made note of everything he had made. He had made stuff ranging from cookies to fudge. Fudge had been the hardest to get right. Getting the consistency right was hard even for a person who could see.
[break][break]
Checking the fudge one last time, he was relieved to find that it was at the right consistency. Though if they weren't, he supposed he could always give them to Mikael. That's what he had done with the first batch of cookies he had burnt, knowing the older male wouldn't care if they were just a little too crispy.
[break][break]
Thinking of cookies made him think of the cookies he had left to cool. Upon checking on them, he was pleased to notice that they had cooled down enough to be moved off of the baking sheet and onto a plate. Now they could finish setting up without worry of having to wait for something to finish baking.
[break][break]
With the help of a few coworkers, he took everything to the entrance of the department store Lilycove was known for and set up. People who came in and out of the building for some shopping were bound to see them. Hopefully, it would get people interested in seeing what he had, especially when they realized free samples were involved.
[break][break]
Considering that there was also a chance of drawing bad people to try and rob from him, there were precautions in place. His Manectric, who worked as his guide dog, was sitting next to the table, ready to chase off anyone who thought it wise to try something.[break] Thea Naito

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

He had not given much thought to being able to see again, even if only for a bit. The last time was when someone had proposed that he get surgery to regain his sight, something he hadn't taken kindly to. He had come to terms with his blindness. And yet, the chance to actually see what his boyfriend Keenan Toral looked like was hard to pass up.
[break][break]
"I never really thought about doing that. It's been three years since I lost my sight, and I had come to terms with blindness. But being able to watch what's going on in a battle would be nice," he said, deciding not to mention the main reason he would consider something like that. Just the thought made his face start to heat up in embarrassment.
[break][break]
Mentally shaking himself, he continued to speak. "Of course, if I went that route, I wouldn't stay linked to my sygna suit when it comes to my career. I actually didn't learn to cook until I lost my sight, so it would mean relearning the way I did things," he explained, awkwardly rubbing the back of his neck.
[break][break]
And that had been the main problem when someone had mentioned him getting surgery to fix his blindness. He would have to relearn how to do things with his job. There was also the fact that it wasn't his eyes that were the problem, but the part of the brain that relayed information to his eyes.
[break][break]
As she went on to explain that she had decided to sync with Flygon so she could sit on its wing, he couldn't help but be amused. "My parents were pretty lax with me growing up, but they would have had a heart attack if I even suggested doing what you do," he said with a chuckle.
[break][break]
Considering the question, he pondered the best way to answer. "Every time Hades uses the move, it seems to implode. Not being able to see, I'm not sure what the problem is. I do know that Dragon Pulse isn't supposed to cause damage to the user," he explained. Perhaps he was trying to put too much power into the move or something.
[break][break]
Though he knew he had to work on his own problem, he couldn't help but be curious about Shalin's problem. Perhaps one day he would be able to picture what she was trying to do.[break] Shalin Nariya

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

"While it’s true my restaurant stays pretty busy, I usually stay in the kitchen unless we’re understaffed, then I’ll help wait tables as well. So, all the people I’ve come to know over the year are people I’ve met outside of a restaurant setting," he explained, briefly thinking over all the people he had met.
[break][break]
As the older male explained what had made him so grateful to get noticed by a Shaymin, a small smile graced his lips. "All things to be grateful for," he agreed before continuing. "Speaking of gyms, who gave you your first gym badge?" he asked curiously. Having obtained six badges back in Unova, he couldn’t help but be curious about the gyms here.
[break][break]
As the conversation changed, Yuuki showed up. At the praise from his boyfriend, his face heated up with embarrassment and he awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck. "Yes, that’s right. Being an ice type, Yuuki came in handy when battling against that Sandslash. I think she liked her time in the spotlight," he said with a chuckle.
[break][break]
Realizing they should get started, he said as much and simply started walking when the older male told him to take the lead. Which, considering this was the first time the older male had been to his house, was a given.
[break][break]
"I’m thinking we start with the guest room. Well, I say guest room, but it’s being used mostly for storage. I think a lot of those boxes carry my braille books. At least I’m hoping they’re there. My aunt labeled the boxes, but…" he trailed off.
[break][break]
His aunt had used a marker and had forgotten to have them also labeled in braille, so aside from rifling through every box, he wouldn’t know what the boxes held.[break] Keenan Toral

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

Seemed like he would need to start saving up. Being a business owner, he was fairly well off, but it was still good to manage his money and make sure he had enough to spend on extravagant items he didn't necessarily need.
[break][break]
The whole bond thing wouldn't be much of a problem. He was pretty close to all of his Pokémon. But the question was, who was he closest to? If you asked him, he would probably say it was a toss-up between Venus and Hades. The Serperior had, after all, been through so much with him and was usually the one who would remind him to eat when he got caught up doing something, practically shoving the food at him. If Hades was the father type among his Pokémon, then Venus was the mother type.
[break][break]
"I love all of my Pokémon equally, but if it's a close bond, I would have to say either Venus, my Serperior, or Hades. They've been with me the longest, with Venus being the one I started my journey with. Yuuki, my Alolan Vulpix, I got around a year ago. She's needy though. All my others I received more recently," he explained.
[break][break]
At the mention of his Zweilous, he smiled. "Yeah, we're close. I caught him before a really dark time in my life. Him and Venus helped me through it. While I pushed people away, they were always there."
[break][break]
While he was more than happy to continue talking about his Pokémon companions, he couldn't help but be a bit curious about her own bond with her Pokémon. "How about you? How did you get so close with Sandy?" he asked her, his head turned towards her.
[break][break]
As she mentioned that what they did was up to him, he frowned, his expression thoughtful. That was a bit tough. But he supposed there was one thing they could do.
[break][break]
"I would like to work on Hades' Dragon Pulse. He seems to lack control with that move," he admitted, resting his hand on the Zweilous' side.[break] Shalin Nariya

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

Kee always seemed so upbeat. Sure, he tried to be positive, but at times it could be hard. He was sure Kee knew him well enough to know he still thought about his sister and how sometimes it still hurt. So, part of him envied the older male for always having such an upbeat attitude.
[break][break]
Listening to what he had to say, he was reminded that Palintine's Day was just around the corner. They supposedly said it was another one run by an event that gave out prizes when you gave out a certain amount of Palintines.
[break][break]
“Oh yeah, another one is just around the corner, isn't it? My aunt is going to help me send out Valentines. I didn't take part last year since I didn't really know anyone,” he explained.
[break][break]
“It's great you were able to catch one though. I hear Shaymin are drawn to gratitude, so you must have been thankful for something to draw one's attention.”
[break][break]
While he didn't mind the Shaymin being on his head, he did know someone who would. And as if thinking of her had summoned her, Yuuki came from the other room and bounded over to them, brushing up against Shin's leg.
[break][break]
“And I bet you remember this one,” he said as he picked up the Alolan Vulpix. “She's still as possessive as always.”
[break][break]
Seriously, he hoped that evolving her would tone that down a bit. It all would just depend on when Yuuki was ready to evolve. Speaking of ready…
[break][break]
“I suppose we should get to cleaning. For when we need a break, I made some hot meat sandwiches. They're under a heating lamp to keep them warm,” he told his boyfriend as he put Yuuki back down.[break] Keenan Toral

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

At first, he wasn't sure what she was talking about. What did she mean by sync? It wasn't until she mentioned a Sygna suit that he realized what she was talking about.
[break][break]
Sygna suits weren't actually something he had given much thought to, but he had heard of them. One had to be pretty new to the region or living off in the middle of nowhere not to have.
[break][break]
"This is the first time I've run into someone using one," he admitted.
[break][break]
"I've heard they're capable of amazing feats, but being someone who spends most of their time as a chef, I actually haven't given too much thought to them," he confessed.
[break][break]
The conversation as they rode petered out as they reached their destination. Hopefully, a clearing big enough for them to train in.
[break][break]
Getting off Tempest, he called out to Hades, and soon enough, the Zweilous had joined them, landing beside Shin. Feeling the Zweilous come up beside him, he smiled and petted the dragon.
[break][break]
Hades, for his part, watched Shalin and Sandy.
[break][break]
As Shalin confirmed they were in a clearing, he nodded. "That's good. I don't feel like destroying any nature," he said with relief.
[break][break]
Now that he didn't have to worry about them destroying nature, he could relax and focus on what they needed to do. Though he wasn't exactly sure what the training would entail. Were they meant to battle?
[break][break]
"How are we going to go about this?" he asked at last, moving a bit away from Tempest, with Hades following close enough that it was a wonder Shin didn't trip.
[break][break]
Seriously, Hades was nearly as bad as Yuki, considering how clingy the Alolan Vulpix could be.[break] Shalin Nariya

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

Despite the fact that he and Kee had been dating for a while now, he still got nervous when they were supposed to meet. It seemed to him that he fared better when the older male dropped by. It was like he had more time to get nervous if their meeting up was pre-planned, which was probably the case.
[break][break]
This was probably why he could still get a bit flustered around Kee.
[break][break]
But he was determined not to let that happen today. He would act completely normal. He had done it when they had seen the play. It couldn't be that hard.
[break][break]
That was what he told himself as he opened the door. As always, the older male would greet him in such a way that would usually leave him all flustered.
[break][break]
He could feel his face start to heat up in embarrassment but refrained from making a complete fool of himself. Only just.
[break][break]
"I'm doing well, and how about you?" he inquired, stepping aside to let the older male in.
[break][break]
As he mentioned his Pokémon, he listened to what he had to say, his eyes widening as he mentioned having a Shaymin.
[break][break]
"Wow, you have a Shaymin! That's so cool!" he exclaimed, becoming a bit loud in his excitement.
[break][break]
Realizing how loud he had gotten, his face heated up in embarrassment. Whoops, that had been a bit loud, hadn't it?
[break][break]
"So, how did you come to acquire a Shaymin?" he asked, working hard to keep his voice at a more normal volume. The last thing he wanted was for the neighbors to complain about how loud he was being.[break] Keenan Toral

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]

[attr="class","header"]REMEMBER ME FOR CENTURIES

[attr="class","setting"]

He was confused about what was about to happen. Since there was no way for him to blow out someone's eardrums, he had to assume she was talking to her Flygon. Perhaps she was trying to show him what she meant by her earlier comment. He had to admit it made him curious.
[break][break]
As Sandy started up, he listened to the sound of the humming. The humming was in a low pitch, making it easy to differentiate between the sounds. The sound coming from one direction didn't sound as loud, meaning one wing was beating louder than the other. It was definitely a surprise to find she hadn't been trying to pull the wool over his eyes.
[break][break]
"I've never known anyone to ride the wing before, isn't it dangerous?" he inquired curiously before speaking once more. "Seems like it would give you whiplash."
[break][break]
Once he was sure she was ready, he would urge Tempest to start walking. Trusting Tempest not to run into anything, he barely wasted time on guiding her, only giving her verbal commands every now and then if he felt her veering off course.
[break][break]
Soon enough, they would find themselves at their destination. Even then, he would get off Tempest until the person they had to help greeted them.[break] Shalin Nariya

[attr="class","oocnotes"] + ooc notes

[attr="class","pokeclass"]