Pokemon: Downtown

[idolpro]

This is where people come to play it seems. The Battle Arena, where you can challenge your friends, rivals, or anyone really, sits side-by-side the town's Pokemon Center where you can get your Pokemon healed for free after a rousing battle. You and your Pokemon partner (even your entire unit!) can star in short plays to be aired at the movie theater or even beauty pageants showcasing their new hair-cuts and clothes. There's a karaoke bar, a small theme park, an arcade.

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[gigadevilbreaker]

[For the second time today, Griffin's holding a Pokeball in his hands, about to let Riolu out. But this time he's scared. What if it didn't work? Or, or what if Riolu blamed him, or if he was scarred for life?

No - none of those fears mattered more than making sure he was okay. He pushes the button and--

His pup is back. Big red eyes blinking sleepily, confused by these new surroundings. But in an instant, Griffin was on him - wrapping his arms around the dog in a hug of relief.]

Thank god. I'm sorry, I'll do better--

[Before he crumbled into an apologetic mess, Riolu's starts wagging, and he nuzzles back with puppy licks to the face]

[420blazeit]

[ she doesn't realize how tense she's become until riolu appears again, taking in his surroundings for a second time, but for entirely different reasons. she breathes out a sigh when he wags his tail, glad that he's doing good if not great. she stoops down to pick up gible and hugs him closely. ]

I'm glad he's alright, Griffin.

[ she thought this game wasn't supposed to be horrible and yet this was one of the hardest things she's had to endure in a long time. ]

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Riolu turns to look at D.Va when she speaks, and before she or Griffin could worry about his reaction, the little pup was already out of his trainer's arms and bounding at them with determination in his eyes.

His little paws balled into fists and he barked like he was excited for a rematch. He could take them on next time, for sure.

Griffin blinks, honestly shocked. Damn. His dog was a fighter.]

[420blazeit]

[ d.va seems a bit unsure, but gible jumps out from behind her and... evolves, throwing his head back to shout his name like a battlecry! ]

For the love of- [ she grabs his arm and yanks him back. ] You sure about this? [ looks to riolu and then to griffin, frowning, because she's honestly terrified of this happening again. ]

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Riol! That bounce in his step is like a boxer's as he looks back at Griffin for approval - to which the trainer sighs and scruffs his head.]

There's no keepin' you down, huh. I guess I can relate. You wanna get stronger too, right?

[Riolu nods his head and barks. Well... how could Griffin deny this little scrapper? Even if he had to swallow down his own heart, pounding with fear in his chest.]

Then let's take it outside. That cool, D.Va?

[420blazeit]

[ she's not sure how she feels about this. w- what if it happens again? she doesn't want to see griffin that torn up again, especially she ( or her pokemon ) are the cause. ]

...

Uh, y- yeah, sure. Maybe to the, ah, battle arena.

[ gabite punches his own fists together, thrilled that his friend is okay and would like to continue to play. ]

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Riolu's pumped! How could it not be after seeing Gible fucking evolve? HE WANTED TO EVOVLE! But the overwhelming aura of worry and sadness suddenly gave him pause. With a confused whine, he looks up at D.Va. What's wrong?

Griffin notices this too.]

Hey.

It's not your fault.

[420blazeit]

[ she looks aside, not making eye contact with either of them. ]

It wouldn't have happened if I was a responsible trainer...

[gigadevilbreaker]

[D.Va... he goes over to her side, reaching out with a light touch to her arm to reassure her.]

We're all new t'this, all right? It's okay.

[420blazeit]

... [ she sighs. ] I guess. [ but that feels more like an excuse for her being a bad trainer. ] I'll do better though... and we'll be more careful, right, Sharknado?

[ he looks back at her and makes a few noises while nodding his head. ]

Let's head out.

[gigadevilbreaker]

[No, wait. It feels like pushing her into doing something... pretty uncomfortable. Riolu was starting to whimper too, feeling the waves of guilt emanating off her.

Griffin tries to keep his tone light, but he's worried too.]

How 'bout-- they can have their rematch another time. Once they're really ready. We have plenty of time to hone up on our training.

[420blazeit]

[ she realizes that she's being a downer and tries to find it in herself to smile and to turn her mood around. it's difficult though, but she eventually turns to face everybody. ]

Riolu, what do you want to do? If you'd like to test your mettle against Sharknado, then we can head to the Battle Arena. [ gabite, stomps his feet and gets in a ready position, though his expression betrays him, because he's looking more playful than serious. ]

[gigadevilbreaker]

[Riolu sees that emotion. He sees all.

So maybe it's not surprising that he puts his paw on D.Va's hand empathetically, with a look of understanding in his eyes. No fighting if it makes her sad. Then...

Points his other paw toward the ritzy sweets shop across the street. Griffin laughs,]

I guess they do deserve a treat after all that.

[420blazeit]

[ ...dammit. she looks at his smol hand and sighs. ] I just don't want to see anybody get hurt again, though... I suppose that's inevitable when battling is just something you guys do. [ she retrieves her hand, but only so she can gently pat his head. ]

I think we could all use a treat. [ or a drink. ] Gabite? Gabite! Gab! [ did someone say food? he's all for that! ]