Post by David on Jan 16, 2024 16:45:46 GMT 11
Growing up in Cherrygrove, Benny and the other kids grew up telling horror stories about the old dilapidated observatory. They all talked about how there were ghosts there. Not just ghost Pokémon but literally ghosts from people who went to visit it and died. Some kids said that the owner left because there was a tragedy there and that's why there were all the ghosts. And some of the older kids would tell their younger siblings that if they weren't good or were caught out on Route 30 past bed time, the ghost would come get them and take them back to the observatory for feasting. It was a terrifying thought especially the younger version of Benny who already had the budding development of anxiety at that time before it was as full grown as it was now.
But he was told that had all changed. Recently, a new owner had taken over the observatory and it actually was changing for the better. In fact, a lot people had talked about how enjoyable stargazing out on the fields was one of the best experiences they had if you could watch out for the wild Pokémon that came round now and again. Heck, some even had some cute experiences with the wild Pokémon. Staring up at the stars had always been a favorite past time of Benny's back at home, so he was certainly curious about doing so at the observatory now since it was said to have such great views. And his curiosity was the biggest leading factor in his life. Plus, he was trying to become more confident, so going to a place that the idea of used to scare him in his youth would probably be a great step toward that. He was actually really looking forward to this night and the thought of sharing that with his Pokémon pals seemed all the more sweeter.
Or it would have been, if Quackers wasn't such a impish little scamp like she always was. "I'm so sorry," Benny called over his shoulders after quickly scooping up the Quaxly, who had just attempted to squirt a water gun at the pair sitting on the benches, "So, so sorry!" The water type loved to get others wet. She probably thought it was some kind of game but most people certainly didn't think so. He could feel the glares from the man and woman on his neck as he squished Quackers into his chest with his one arm, before quickly running up to grab his Purrloin as well. "Oh, don't you even think about it," he said sheepishly, knowing full well that Kitty was totally planning to snatch some piece of jewelry off the woman. Gosh, they were supposed to be enjoying a calm time here but just as always he was a big mess everywhere he went.
Benny put as much distance between him and where the benches sat on the edge, out into the middle of the field, before dropping both Pokémon to the ground. A wet spot had formed on his hoodie right where Quackers had her face squished into, deciding he would be fun to water gun instead. "Come on, you two!" he whined, furrowing his brow down at the two, "Don't make me regret this! I thought this was going to be a really magical moment for us." And of course the reaction he got back wasn't what he wanted at all. Quackers just started to chortle at Benny's disappointment and Kitty started to put on the sweet, charming look whenever he got into trouble. Benny let out a defeated sigh, shaking his head, before gesturing up to the sky.
"Look! Look at this view," Benny pleaded, staring up at the stars, "We've had nothing but fog in this area and its the smallest moment that its actually cleared tonight. Who knows how long this will last." It was kind of like an eye of the storm in the thick opaque weather on Route 30, which probably wouldn't take long to come back, and it looked so breathtaking in that moment. In fact, the annoyance he was just feeling seconds ago was already starting to melt away in the grandeur. "Just look at it guys," he murmured, wide blue eyes reflecting back the little dots that were like fireflies, "How can you not be into this? And some of the groups together, the consetllations, they have names... I just.. can't remember what they are." And while part of him really wish his brain would remember, he was kind of lost to the moment of the view.
...That was until he could hear the padding of little webbed feet. Immediately, Benny whipped his head back toward where his two Pokemon had been standing... they were already racing off across the field. "Really?!" he screeched, giving chase after them, "Quackers! Kitty! Stop!"
[OOC: Only playing with Quaxly and Purrloin on this one]
But he was told that had all changed. Recently, a new owner had taken over the observatory and it actually was changing for the better. In fact, a lot people had talked about how enjoyable stargazing out on the fields was one of the best experiences they had if you could watch out for the wild Pokémon that came round now and again. Heck, some even had some cute experiences with the wild Pokémon. Staring up at the stars had always been a favorite past time of Benny's back at home, so he was certainly curious about doing so at the observatory now since it was said to have such great views. And his curiosity was the biggest leading factor in his life. Plus, he was trying to become more confident, so going to a place that the idea of used to scare him in his youth would probably be a great step toward that. He was actually really looking forward to this night and the thought of sharing that with his Pokémon pals seemed all the more sweeter.
Or it would have been, if Quackers wasn't such a impish little scamp like she always was. "I'm so sorry," Benny called over his shoulders after quickly scooping up the Quaxly, who had just attempted to squirt a water gun at the pair sitting on the benches, "So, so sorry!" The water type loved to get others wet. She probably thought it was some kind of game but most people certainly didn't think so. He could feel the glares from the man and woman on his neck as he squished Quackers into his chest with his one arm, before quickly running up to grab his Purrloin as well. "Oh, don't you even think about it," he said sheepishly, knowing full well that Kitty was totally planning to snatch some piece of jewelry off the woman. Gosh, they were supposed to be enjoying a calm time here but just as always he was a big mess everywhere he went.
Benny put as much distance between him and where the benches sat on the edge, out into the middle of the field, before dropping both Pokémon to the ground. A wet spot had formed on his hoodie right where Quackers had her face squished into, deciding he would be fun to water gun instead. "Come on, you two!" he whined, furrowing his brow down at the two, "Don't make me regret this! I thought this was going to be a really magical moment for us." And of course the reaction he got back wasn't what he wanted at all. Quackers just started to chortle at Benny's disappointment and Kitty started to put on the sweet, charming look whenever he got into trouble. Benny let out a defeated sigh, shaking his head, before gesturing up to the sky.
"Look! Look at this view," Benny pleaded, staring up at the stars, "We've had nothing but fog in this area and its the smallest moment that its actually cleared tonight. Who knows how long this will last." It was kind of like an eye of the storm in the thick opaque weather on Route 30, which probably wouldn't take long to come back, and it looked so breathtaking in that moment. In fact, the annoyance he was just feeling seconds ago was already starting to melt away in the grandeur. "Just look at it guys," he murmured, wide blue eyes reflecting back the little dots that were like fireflies, "How can you not be into this? And some of the groups together, the consetllations, they have names... I just.. can't remember what they are." And while part of him really wish his brain would remember, he was kind of lost to the moment of the view.
...That was until he could hear the padding of little webbed feet. Immediately, Benny whipped his head back toward where his two Pokemon had been standing... they were already racing off across the field. "Really?!" he screeched, giving chase after them, "Quackers! Kitty! Stop!"
[OOC: Only playing with Quaxly and Purrloin on this one]