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pokémon can be said to be full of surprises...[break][break]

especially when it comes to linking up with those of their own, in more ways than one. a little known fact about some is that many oftentimes prefer to lurk in the deepest shadows of the night. one can only hope that none would seek to haunt any unsuspecting souls of humans or fellow pokémon inhabiting specific fields or zones across the region. on the flip side, ensuring the safety of the environment, and everything in it, is exactly the reason that a man such as one silverio eligio delfino had enlisted with the rangers here; it was means to further advance his environmental studies, and also to give back to the pokémon, for that they've a vital part of his survival for time immemorial.[break][break]

and speaking of survival...[break][break]

one peculiar request in particular to the rangers in the stone-forged city of rustboro has warranted the paldea native's undivided attention -- a task that requires a team of two to venture into the wilds in the darkest of night. why? the reason may surprise you: apparently, it's a mating season for a certain species of bug-type pokémon. but for some odd, something -- or perhaps someone -- is allegedly preventing them from peacefully initiating their process of procreation. something about the sparkling dust which the ledyba and ledian leave that may be attracting other pokémon? that seems likely to be case.[break][break]

a night job, huh...?[break][break]

an opportunity to undertake such a job has not come very often for the one-time paldean league champion. and surprisingly enough, it seems that he's not the only one interested in taking this job. nonetheless, as the sun began to set along the horizon, the man finds himself standing beside the city's entrance, lying in wait for the one whom would be designated as his partner on this expedition. he did not mind the wait, for was admittedly arriving a tad early to the assigned meeting point.[break][break]

lo and behold...[break][break]

unexpectedly, sounds of what seemed to be tires aggressively grazing the grounds below prompt silv's attention. whatever made that noise had zoomed past him rather quickly, garnering a breeze that renders his raven-hued hair disheveled for the moment. as he took the minute allotted by this to refurbish himself, a voice emits from a few short feet away. he turns to find a woman there, unceremoniously dismounting from a motorcycle.[break][break]

"...pretty hot..."[break][break]

the bike was, at least. although the woman in question appears to be quite the looker herself, despite what looked to be something akin to an animal's ears as part of her attire, silv seeks to focus his mind and body on the business at hand. with a small smile, in spite of her unorthodox greeting, and perhaps a playful one at that, he responds, "hey you, too. i was told to meet up with my assigned partner for a job tonight - someone by the name of arabella. i'm guessing that's you?"[break][break]

eyeing the bike intently, he considers the invitation to a ride for but a second. "that's your bike?...sure, i'll ride along, why not. it sure beats walking, especially at this time of day, or night. name's silverio, by they way. that may sound like a mouthful, so just 'silvi' is fine."

Arabella Trovato

NOTES

✦ mission: sparkling spawning[break]
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