Snoop, we're not in Pokeland, anymore.

[turntechtrainer]

Characters: Dave Strider of the game transplant type and YOU
Setting: Outside room 3-04, and the cafeteria
Format: Action but if you want prose, bring it and I'll match you.
Summary: So you heard about those two pokemon trainers? Well there is a third...
Warnings: Language, probably. Will update as needed.

Room 3-04

[Going to bed and waking up somewhere new had only happened twice in Dave's life. He wasn't a fan of before and now is no different. Some part of him expected it. Like how his dreams are full of mazes, the screeching of crows, and death painted in so many colorful ways. Once the waking hour happens, he tends to push it out of his head.

Not thinking about it has been his best friend. Unfortunately, now he has to consider it because of a letter. Then again, if it had been old gold tooth who brought him here, he'd expect to be space dust.

He stands in the hallway just outside room 3-04 and frowns down at his pokegear. The piece of shit just isn't connecting which is stupid. It has perfect signal, usually. Dave is different from the one any tower resident would be familiar with. He's clearly older, fairly tall, and starting to fill out and take on more of a resemblance to his parents.

He stuffs the gear into the pocket of his dark coat and looks to the flame maned unicorn to his left.] Don't look at me, man. I got nothing to even say about this. If you're along for the ride that means either I'm asleep, so, stand by for murder by the ticking clock, or, who even knows.

[He reaches out to pat her nose, giving it a reassuring rub with a sigh.] If it's Team Rocket don't settle for hot foot. Roast their shorts.


Cafeteria


[By this point, he's gotten hungry. Anyone treading into the cafeteria will find one blond haired shade wearing douche of a guy in a dark coat sitting between two large dragons. None of them look all that pleased with the food but they're eating the stupid oatmeal anyway. Dave wasn't the only one that got so hopelessly spoiled on Jane's cooking.

Sitting wrapped up in a knitted scarf (red, green, purple, and blue), is a large egg. Dave keeps checking on it, sometimes shifting so he can keep an eye on his scaled bros and the egg at the same time. After a while he just transfers it to his lap where he knows it will be safe.]

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[knightime]

[Dave climbs the stairs, used to them.

He'll glance sometimes to see if he'll recognize anyone he knows, but mostly continues until he reaches the floor with the meadow. It's actually warm, unlike most of the tower.]

[turntechtrainer]

[He's been running and exercising so much that the stairs don't bother him. When they reach the meadow he releases his pokemon from their balls and Snoop takes to the air to circle overhead. Lady B tosses her head before Dave rubs her nose and swings up onto her back in one smooth motion. He extends his hand to his counterpart.] Come on.

[knightime]

[Missy rolls in the grass contentedly before bounding over next to Lady B. Dave glances up at Dave for a moment. Oh man, this is still kind of weird.

But he grabs hold of Dave's hand anyways. He doesn't think he's ever done this before. Okay, he knows he's never done this before. And maybe he's comparing himselfto the other just a little bit. He should stop that.]

[turntechtrainer]

[Dave helps his counterpart up onto Lady B's back behind him. The warmth of the flames that never burn or harm is comforting after the chill of the tower. He settles in it with a sigh.] Hold onto me. We'll pick up speed slowly so you can get used it.

[Then they were probably going to surprise him with a sharp burst of speed because slow was not Lady B and Dave at all.]

[knightime]

[This is so weird. He wraps his arms around Dave's waist. That's also really weird, but hey. He can roll with it.

It's also really nice. The warmth radiating from Lady B that is.] This whole owning Pokemon sit seems pretty fly. [Considering how attached he's gotten to Missy, he can't imagine not falling in love with an entire team of them.]

[turntechtrainer]

[Dave whistles instead of replying and Lady B takes off at trot but, it doesn't. She's quick to enter a gallop. As promised their speed increases slowly until Dave and Lady B as one decide they're sick of doing what they do on a slider scale.

He leans forward and laughs quietly. They're about to blow someone's mind.] Punch it.

[The difference is like night and day. One minute they're going normal speeds and suddenly they're blazing over the ground and Dave is grinning like he's crazy. Nothing compares to this in his mind. Flying or riding, the speeds Lady B and Snoop can go are perfect. He leans into the wind, at peace with him and his life because it led to this. Lady B takes a turn in another burst of speed as he whistles. He almost forgets to keep an ear out for his smaller, younger double.

Almost.]

[knightime]

[Dave was definitely not expecting that. He clings to the other when Lady B suddenly picks up speed.] Holy shit. [He thinks you might have to stop. His heart is back there having a heart attack. Or maybe it's in his throat. Or maybe it's just banging against his rib cage from the sudden exhilaration and adrenaline coursing through him.

Despite the rough start and the really possible chance he could have fallen off just now, this was actually pretty exciting.

He doesn't say much passed his initial reaction. He's too busy with his eyes trained on everything moving around them like a blur.]

[turntechtrainer]

Doing ok back there? [He realizes this could be a shock for his counter-part. Not many things go at this speed, not even cars. Ok, race cars could but this is all natural.]

[knightime]

This is fucking amazing. [He's pretty sure his heart is racing, but in a great way.]

[turntechtrainer]

We know. [He grins a little wider, letting Lady B race at the current speed without a whistle to go higher.] Nothing is faster on the ground than a Rapidash. Check it out, we're the sickest thing to grace the scene. This isn't even the top speed she caps at.

[knightime]

[He liked the rush. There was no fear in this kind of exhilaration. He felt safe and he didn't have to worry.] Shit is pretty fly. Damn. I don't think anything here can go faster than that.

[turntechtrainer]

Snoop can. Lady B here doesn't like to admit it, but a dragon in flight? Goes faster than a fire unicorn. [He's relaxed and care free for the moment. That's how it always is when he goes for a ride unless he's doing something serious. Like rushing to find Bro or flapping to someone's rescue.]

[knightime]

[Dave seems to be relaxed. At the very least, he seems a lot less tense than he was before.]

Hey. If she wants to think she's the fastest damn thing, I don't see a problem with that.

[turntechtrainer]

I never have either. I just like to tease her about it. [Because that's what you do with partners. Dave whistles and Lady B goes a bit faster, turning with a fine grace.]

[knightime]

[Oh man. He teases Missy so much about being a brat but than he spoils her with more attention.] I'm glad Rose gave me Missy. She's fucking great to have around.

Too bad she's also a huge attention whore.

[turntechtrainer]

They do that at times. Eevees are really needy too. It depends on the pokemon.

[knightime]

I think I can live with it though. It's nice having her. [He's...not afraid that she'll disappear on him.]

[turntechtrainer]

Yeah, I can live with it too. Kinda miss my two eevees. They were pretty baller. Nicki tends to get all excited and shit when she meets new people.

[knightime]

Shit. That sounds cute as fuck. I don't know if here is the best place for adorable little shits though. [He kind of likes them having Pokemon. It's fun to witness at the very least. And it kind of gives him a peace of mind that they have companions with them and they aren't alone here.]

[turntechtrainer]

Oh they're adorable as hell alright. Kinda nice having all those dudes around to chill with. Makes the bed a bit crowded though.

[knightime]

I can imagine. I usually wake up to a mouthful of fur. Missy is pretty much fifty percent tails and usually they're all in my face.

[But it's also a great thing to wake up too.]

[turntechtrainer]

[He cracks a bit of a smile at that.] I didn't get to have a Ninetails myself but Aracanine is nothing but fuzz. You get it in your face even when you're riding.

[knightime]

I don't ride her, but she's nice to have in bed. [Sleep comes a little easier, at the very least.]

As much as this place is a shithole, I'm glad you guys showed up. [It makes the situation more bearable.]

[turntechtrainer]

[His lips twitch and he dips his head a little.] Might be a wreck of a place but, while we're here you have us.

[knightime]

[He kind of tightens his arms around Dave. Kind of like a weird hug, but they can both play it off as Dave reassuring himself he won't fall off. Yep.] This is where I get oddly sentimental and optimistic and suddenly I look to the sun and think about how things will get better from here. Shit, let's be a movie.