Aiofe; Breathing

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Aiofe !
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The smell of the salty ocean left Aiofe in a trance, as the wind blew on her gently, and the sun began to melt in the background. She enjoyed looking at the sun; especially when it is setting in the distance, radiating a soft glow. Ahead of her was the laboratory, which would become the starting point of a long and exciting adventure. She took a few steps forward, and to her it seemed as though each step made her heart race faster with anticipation. In the back of her mind, she knew that with each step she takes will lead to something new and unexperienced. It would truly be amazing and unforgettable.

She gave a light sigh of relief as she approached the doors to the laboratory. They slid open easily, allowing a welcoming warmth embrace her.
This is it... she thought to herself, biting her lip. Just a few more moments and I will be a trainer.
She slowly stepped inside the laboratory, before looking around the corridor. There seemed to be no one here, to her disappointment.
"H-hello? Is anyone here? I'm a new trainer, and I would like a Pokémon, please!" she shouted, hoping someone, somewhere would hear her.

[➤ GRAZ !]

<sub>”SORRY! SORRY I’M LATE!”

The cry came not from the laboratory, as one would expect, but from behind Aoife, from the open ocean. Across the rich blue water, a sparkling shape cut a sharp path in the radiant sun. It was a man, wearing aviators and a thick coat atop a jet ski. He swerved acutely, before settling at the edge of the beach - silence quickly reclaimed the air, as his jet ski puttered to a stop.

”I am so, so sorry, my dear,” he said, slightly patronisingly. He had deep black hair and disarmingly good looks. His eyes were a deep, doleful blue. ”I was in Miranda to discuss the Port Remus Bill. I got a little ... distracted there, so I wasn’t back in time to take over my shift.”

He held out his large hand for her to shake, before quickly retracting it.

”Never mind, no point doing this in the doorway, let’s get you inside.”

Sweeping off the ski, he strode into the laboratory confidently. He was a good height, bulky and stocky but not oversized. He gestured grandiosely at the laboratory, though it was more of a cottage than anything else. In the centre of the cosy room was a large wooden table, which had a screen in the middle. As soon as the man walked past it, it burst into life, displaying a map of the island chain. Some of the islands had been coloured differently, while others were pulsating. The rest of the room was relatively hum-drum, though a wooden cabinet in the corner had been left open, revealing row upon row of poke balls within. A small metal door at the back of the room had a “staff only” sign on it.

The dying rays of the sun were streaming in through the window, but slowly they too were fading, lost to the sounds of the breaking waves and the whistling of the unusually sharp winter wind.

”Ah, sorry, I left our swarm analysis chart in sleep mode. This is Solastella Region Pok?mon Laboratory, the premier research institute this side of the equator. Al lets alo sote mole w, elpa! My name is Doctor Ledrange, I’m one of the senior researcher here. How may I help you today?”</sub>

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Aiofe !
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Aiofe just sort of wandered around, as the silence didn't seem to break. That was, not until the roaring of an engine came from behind. She jumped from shock, and as she twirled round she realised that a man was calling to her. She couldn't help but realise his attractive facial features, and she gave a soft sigh from the sight of him. To her, he was like some sort of Greek God who had came from the heavens to sweep her off her feet romantically. When he approached, her heart beated faster, and her face turned a little red. She could feel some sort of attraction to the man, and she adored how he was apologising to her.

Completely ignoring his apologies, and his offer of a handshake, she just silently stalked him into the small laboratory. It was cosy on the inside - a lot more homely than what you would imagine, but not as if Aiofe was paying any attention. She wanted this man, but she wasn't sure how to get him. Her perverted thoughts were cut short, as the screen whizzed to life, and she shook her head a little from astonishment.

She smiled and graciously stepped towards the man, slipping her right arm through his, then gripping onto his bicep. She then stared up into his eyes lovingly before replying to his question.
"Oh, you can help me out in a few ways... Doctor. But, I feel as though I have a severe illness. Maybe it's a case of... Love at first sight?" she said softly near his ear, before batting her eyelashes adoringly in front of his face. She wouldn't leave her without a kiss at least.

[➤ GRAZ !]

<sub>Dr. Ledrange shifted uncomfortably. He couldn’t deny there was something pretty about this girl. But then again, she seemed to barely be an adult, and there was something immature about her.

”I don’t believe in love at first sight.”

He walked away, feeling her tug on his bicep slightly before he tore it from her fingers. He sprawled on the sofa sitting in the corner of the room, letting his tanned skin air itself against the open window behind him.

”Maybe you’re attracted to me, but you don’t love me.”

He remained cool about the situation. Since she hadn’t asked anything else of him, he remained in place, before he pulled out a book and started flicking through the pages. It was a hardback, but it was impossible to tell what he was reading as the characters were all in a foreign language.

The only thing breaking the silence of the room was the gentle hum of the table-screen.</sub>

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Aiofe !
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She could feel her heart deflate, slowly slimming down into an airless peice of material. How dare he say that she doesn't love him? She can love anyone she pleases, thank you very much!
"Oh, you... dont?" she said, almost in a whisper. He obviously didn't seem interested in her, but she wasn't used to being ignored like this. Taking in a deep breath as he moved away, she just helplessly watched him slink into the sofa.
"May-... Maybe we got off on the wrong foot," she began, ignoring his second comment. She knew herself that she had made a false move, and completely made a fool of herself. She didn't need him to tell her that. So, I'm Aiofe and I'm here for a starter Pokémon, please.

With that being said, she moved a little closer towards him - but keeping a safe distance. She positioned herself near the desk where the screen was, signalling that they should move on and forget what just happened.

[➤ GRAZ !]

<sub>Dr. Ledrange smiled wryly at Aiofe, feeling her embarrassment. He shot her a wink and a cheeky smile, grinning boyishly.

”Never said I wasn’t attracted to you.”

He stood up and walked past her, heading for the open cabinet in the corner. From within, he started fishing around until he pulled out what looked like a jet black credit card and a sleek new smartphone.

Holding the card up to the Aiofe, he quickly motioned for her to smile before it made an artificial snapping sound. The front of the card suddenly filled with Aiofe’s image, along with space for her name, age and gender.

”There you are, picture perfect. This is your electronic trainer card, and it also doubles up as your credit card on Solastella, so don’t go losing it. It’s preloaded with 100 Soleres, but if you want me to convert that to Parsennes, I can do that now. And this...”

He pulled out the smartphone, fiddling with it slightly before handing it over to the trainer.

”Is my telephone number.”

He smirked and waited for Aiofe to take it.</sub>

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Aiofe !
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Aiofe casually rubbed her arm as he smiled at her, feeling a little awkward. That was, until he gave her a wink and a cheeky smile. His words made her bite her bottom lip, as she tried to hide her pleasure from him saying this.

She simply gazed at him as he slipped by her to an open cabinet. He had taken out a smartphone and something which looked like a credit card. As he motioned for her to smile, she gave a quick flick of her hair before giving a sweet smile. The snapping sound caught her off guard, but she soon realised what it was. She recieved the card from the man, taking a mental note of what it's for.

He then took out the smartphone and seemed to press it lightly a few times before holding it out to her. She could feel her heart skip a beat with happiness, and she took it sheepishly, giving a girly giggle.
"Oh... Thank you very much! she said, giving him a cheeky wink back. I think I should return the favour sometime, but... What about a Pokémon?

She had slipped the smarthphone into her pocket, before pulling a slim silver pen out of her pocket. She quickly, yet neatly, scribed her details onto the card before clicking the pen's top.

[➤ GRAZ !]

”Oh, a Pokémon? Of course.” He waited for her to write her name onto the card. When she had finished, he sat down patiently next to her and explained the choice of Pokémon.

”The Twin Isles are at the crossing point between Solastella and the rest of the world - so many trading ships pass through here, carrying gold, spice, you name it, that over the years, we’ve built up one of the largest collections of Pokémon in the world. We can offer you almost any Pok?mon you like, including rare Pok?mon that are currently swarming. As you can see, we can be very ... accommodating.”

He hesitated and carefully sounded out the last word, placing undue emphasis upon it. He smiled at his own unprofessionalism - he enjoyed toying with this young girl. He yawned and checked his watch. He was well into the night shift by now.

”So take your time, think it through, and let me know what your decision is.”


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[b]Pok?mon, Level 5[/b]
Name: -
Gender: -
Ability: -
Moves: -
Overworld Moves: -
Personality: -

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[b]Smartphone[/b];
[i]This trusty smartphone with a touchscreen and is vital for survival in Solastella. It can access the Gazette online, surf the web and even has a built in Pokedex! Not to mention its calling, e-mail and text messaging prowess. It’s not the best smartphone in the world, but nonetheless, it gets the job done![/i]

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[b]Trainer Card[/b];
[i]Trainer Cards are rather more advanced in the Solastella region. For one thing, this one is entirely electronic, and it automatically updates itself as you progress through the region. It also acts as a credit card and ID badge. At the same time, it measures your progress across different disciplines.[/i]

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Aiofe !
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Aiofe stood smiling at the man as he sat down and explained to her about the choice of Pokémon that she could have. As he emphasised the last word, she could feel herself nearly swoon, but managed to stay composed.
Oh, uh... she said, twirling her foot around like a little school girl. Well, I do have one Pokémon in mind, if you could provide it? It is called a Buizel.
She gave a little bat of her eyelashes once more, to signal that she wanted the Pokémon badly. After all, who doesn't love a cute little water type who uses it's tail as a propeller?

Ever since she was little, she would study Pokémon from the various regions - and since Buizels don't usually inhabit the Johto region, she wanted something a little different. They are from the Sinnoh region, which is where she was studying the most; their Pokémon were so varied and adorable, she loved it.

[➤ GRAZ !]

<sub>Dr. Ledrange nodded sagely, his previous flirtiness replaced with a newfound professionalism. He wandered over to the pokeball drawer and pulled out three round capsules, setting each on the table that dominated the room.

”These are the three Buizel we have for starting Pok?mon right now.

He tapped on each one gently, feeling them and positioning them in a precise line.

”You can use the in-built Pokédex on that fancy new phone of yours to check the details of the Pok?mon within, but make sure you’re happy with the one you pick. You’ll have that Buizel for life, hopefully! Let me know if there is anything else that you need, I’m here to help you.”

He glanced casually out at the dark night sky.

”That said, are you sure you want to go out onto Verda Bridge in this weather? I’m sure I could ... accommodate you for the night.”</sub>

[atrb=border,0,true] ♂ Buizel, Lv 5 #1 Scroll for more details This Buizel is a real go-getter, particularly when it comes to physical activities. He loves to run around and play, and is most at home with a ball and a bat. This precocious quality can make him a bit of a handful, as he requires content love and attention. Trainers who do not provide him with this attention will find that he becomes a lot less affectionate and distant. Name: - Ability: Swift Swim Moves: Sonicboom, Growl, Watersport, Quick Attack

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Buizel, Lv 5
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This Buizel is born to be a superstar. She is a glory-seeking attention-hunting diva and doesn’t care who knows it. Make sure you’re willing to put up with her extremely high personal standards before you choose her. She doesn’t care much for battling, but was born to be in Pokémon Contests - she aspires to be the biggest Contest Star that these Islands have ever seen.

Name:
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Ability:
Swift Swim

Moves:
Sonicboom, Growl, Watersport, Quick Attack

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Buizel, Lv 5
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This Buizel has a curiosity that just will not be satisfied. She is determined to learn everything she can about the world around her, and she never hesitates to ask questions about things that she doesn’t fully understand. She can be a little moody at times, but she quickly perks up when she’s presented with the opportunity to explore uncharted territory and experience new things.

Name:
-

Ability:
Swift Swim

Moves:
Sonicboom, Growl, Watersport, Quick Attack

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Aiofe !
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She watched the aide as he retrieved three Pokéballs from his drawer and placed them on the table. As he explained the function of the smartphone to check the three Buizel, she followed his commands and analysed each one. Their personalities were the main difference she cared about; genders had never been a problem for her. As long as they are nice Pokémon, she would love them all.

She eventually put her phone away, before picking up Pokéball three. She looked at it and delicately sighed.
"This one is perfect," she softly spoke. An adventurous Pokémon who had it's moody spells sounds as normal as you can get in a Pokémon, so it would be the perfect match.

The aide had then began talking again; although about the weather this time. She was thrown off guard once she noticed the horrid weather outside, but thrown off even more when he asked her if he could accomodate her. She felt her cheeks slowly burn and turn scarlett, creating a contrast between her pale skin.
"Th-... That's such a kind offer, but... I wouldn't want to put you through any trouble." she replied, not finding the confidence to look at him in the eye.

[➤ GRAZ !]

<sub>The Doctor nodded, a little disappointed at the fact that the girl wasn’t playing anymore. He let his professional face sneak back on and wandered lazily to the third pokeball. He picked it up, his fingers feeling the smooth wood of the table on which they lay. He could feel the warmth of the Pok?mon inside. It was waiting for an adventure. Handing it to Aiofe gently, he gave her one last look.

”Solastella is a place of great beauty. As you explore these islands, do not forget that under the beauty, there may yet be danger. You can go where you like, see what you want. This is the place where you will find your freedom. If you ever need help, just call me from that phone.”

He walked her over to the door, opening it to the elements. A cold wind was whistling past.

”Stay as long as you need. I’ll be reading.”

With that, he slumped on the couch and picked up his mysterious text again.</sub>

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[b]Buizel, Lv 5[/b]

[b]Gender:[/b]
Female

[b]Personality[/b]
This Buizel has a curiosity that just will not be satisfied. She is determined to learn everything she
can about the world around her, and she never hesitates to ask questions about things that she doesn’t fully understand. She can be a little moody at times, but she quickly perks up when she’s presented with the opportunity to explore uncharted territory and experience new things.

[b]Name:[/b]
-

[b]Ability:[/b]
Swift Swim

[b]Moves:[/b]
Sonicboom, Growl, Watersport, Quick Attack


ooc | omg I am so so so sorry for leaving it this long! Forgive me? :3