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Post by ❤ Aphrodite ❤ on Mar 6, 2024 17:11:41 GMT 11
Upon arriving in Cherrygrove City, Essence found her chocolate brown eyes keeping a careful watch on a particular elderly man, who seemed to have been walking around the city with an extremely rare pair of sneakers. Normally, Essence would not waste her time "stalking" a person like this, but the elderly man had something that she wished to have for herself. Essence remained hidden within the shadows for a few more seconds until her prey made his way inside his home. A mischievous smirk found its way across her full lips as she prepared to make her move. Without warning, Essence kicked open the stranger's door and then released her trusted Seviper. The dark, quite colorful serpent let out a loud hiss as she swayed her sword-like tail from side to side. "I hope you do not mind us dropping in unannounced, but you have something that I want. You can either give it to me or we can take it. Trust me, the second option will be more painful," she smirked, gently patting her Seviper on the head. The Seviper flashed her powerful fangs at the old gentleman. His dark eyes widened and his body trembled at the sight of the venom dripping from the Seviper's fang, which soon stained his floor. "Please, please! Take whatever you want, just do not hurt me!" The man begged and pleaded to her. Essence smirked as she walked towards the man with the thick heels of her boots tapping against the floor. Without any second thoughts, she snatched the box containing the rare shoes from the man's hands with great force. The force was so great that he caused the old man to fall down and land on his bottom. "Nice doing business with you, Pops!" She chuckled, returning Venom, then making her exit out of the door, not even bothering to close it behind her. ❤ Aphrodite ❤, Essence already has gotten the running shoes this is the second time you are stealing them XD I have updated the sprite though, since it was broken -Tarlar
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Post by kito on Mar 10, 2024 3:25:18 GMT 11
Kito enters the town of Cherrygrove and is surprised to see a old man running about doing his tasks Kito is intrigued at how thean is moving so fast and decides to start running next to him. Good evening sir lovely day for a run is it not. I could not help but notice that you are moving rather fast. I must say I am impressed at your dedication to your task at hand.The old man smiles to the young man who has decided to join him. Yes it is indeed my boy I love to take these brisk runs in the evening. I am glad that taking this time is keeping me in shape, and you can call me guide my boy. I am here To show new trainers the ins and outs of the city you look like a new trainer you interested. Kito could not believe his luck as indeed he was new to the area and a tour would not go amiss. I would love a tour thank you very much Mr guide please lead the way. The old man let out a chuckle before leading Kito all around the city before stopping at a small house, well my boy this is it my house and the end of the tour. You did well to keep up with me most people have a difficult time because of my running shoes, that allow me too be quicker. Now I have gift for you young man wait right here. The old gentleman disappeared into his own home before hand Kito a box and smirks, now boy this pair of shoes will help you to be just as fast as I am and good luck to ya kid I'll be rooting for you. Kito takes the boxes and opens it revealing a brand new pair of running shoes. Thank you sir I will not let you down.
Obtained Running Shoes!
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Post by Fox on Mar 23, 2024 6:30:09 GMT 11
"You're looking a bit down. Is something the matter?" asked the deep voice of an elderly man.
"Oh, no--I mean, yes," said Haru.
A breeze ruffled his hair as he walked alongside the man in the outskirts of the town.
"Well, why don't you tell it to me?" he suggested kindly.
After protesting and stalling some, Haru finally gave in.
"I traded away my starter pokemon," said Haru in a low tone. "We didn't match, and the Kantonian starters weren't suitable to my profession..."
"Your profession?"
"Yes. You see... Well, I'm not a professional yet. I just became a trainer and am working on improving my skills and raising a capable team of pokemon first. I plan to become a detective. A squirtle is too clumsy on land while a blastoise would definitely blow our cover. A charmander's tail would give away our positions. A venusaur would be way too big, and it doesn't feel right to prevent a pokemon from maturing by not letting it evolve properly... Even so, I feel guilty."
The two continued to chat.
"My brother sent me a few pokemon to get started, but I still feel uncomfortable around them. I'm not sure what to do..."
"What I always recommend is taking a job to clear your mind," he said. "Come on. I'll show you the sights along the way."
The pair jogged. Not only was the man in much better shape than Haru, but Haru's chest binder taught him why he should never exercise with one on.
"You're a bit slow, aren't ya?" said the old man with a laugh. "We've arrived at my store. For sharing your story with me, I'd like you to wear a new pair of shoes I've been advertising in these parts. They're called running shoes and ought to help you get into tip-top shape."
"Do they... come in black?" asked Haru, gasping for air while his lungs couldn't expand fully.
"They sure do! Make sure you tell everyone where you got such great shoes, alright? It'll help business a little."
"Yes, sir!"
Obtained Running Shoes!
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Post by vartio on Apr 26, 2024 2:32:31 GMT 11
Reaching Cherrygrove was the easy point. Having traveled through the Wilderness following leaving New Bark Town, it was nearly a breeze if not for avoiding unnecessary battles with Pokemon. The idea of so many pokemon being this close to cities was so surreal to the otherworld trainer. Before bar rare exceptions, and the few that haunted abandoned houses, one would be surprised to see a Wild Pokemon anywhere close to cities thanks to the aural wavelengths cities put off that scared off wild pokemon. Once in sight, he came to witness an old man in the neighborhood, whom was just there as though to welcome people to the city. Vartio rose a hand in greeting, a smile on his face as the ever affable but shy Rattata poked her head out of the jacket on Vartio's being to witness what was going on that caused the jacket to shift such. With a few sniffs and squeezes, she simply let out the classic Rattata call before going back to her nap in a 'He doesn't smell dangerous' sort of way. "Greetings Young man!" called out in response the elder. "Just starting on your journey?" "More a second start" the young man replied, a smile on his face. "I've been through the paces, y'could say.""Ohoho, is that so? You do carry yourself a bit differently, but those shoes seem a bit old, do they not?" "Travelled in them over a year now.""A year?" The elder sounded as confused as could be. But he smiled all the same as he ruffled through his bag, offering a pair of shoes, similar to Vartio's own. "Here, young'un. Consider having these, and I won't hear no for an answer, those shoes won't last you much longer anyhow." Vartio looked with confusion, and Susan popped her head out wondering why so much noise was being made, squeaking out softly. "Calm down Susan." he said, softly patting her head. The elder had rarely seen a trainer run a Rattata so friendly since that boy Joey. "I'll take your gift, thank you..." His voice carried respect to the Elder, and he'd rather not fight with the elder over it. Worst case he'd just never use them. Susan meanwhile squeaked in rodent squeaks in a certain pattern that sounded like a 'Thank you' as well, emulating her trainer as she crawled hesitantly out of his haori and onto his shoulder with a yawn. "Now go young man, you have a long journey ahead of you."
Obtained Running Shoes!
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