Kurt's House

[The REAL Joey]

Kurt's House

"Hey there whipper-snapper! Old Kurt's the name, and Pokéball smithing's the game. I take special Apricorns you can find out there in the wild and transform them into unique custom Pokéballs. I'm renowned for being an expert Pokéball smith and use traditional methods in the creation of my devices. You won't find any newfangled Silph Co. contraptions here! Just a flawless technique that's been handed down from generation to generation.

All I ask is that for a specific custom Pokéball you require, you hand me the relevant apricorn and a small fee just to cover material costs. Things these days don't come cheap y'hear?! Plus income ain't as great as it used to be... I'll have it constructed in a blink of an eye so don't worry about waiting around either. Now make yer mind up as Kurt's a busy man."

Custom Apricorn Ball					Cost
	Black	→		Heavy Ball	£600
	Yellow	→		Moon Ball	£600
	White	→		Fast Ball	£800
	Red	→		Level Ball	£800
	Pink	→		Love Ball	£1,000
	Green	→		Friend Ball	£1,200
	Blue	→		Lure Ball	£1,200

Custom Hisui Ball					Cost
	Any Apricorn + Poke Ball	→		Hisui Poke Ball	FREE
	Any Apricorn + Great Ball	→		Hisui Great Ball	FREE
	Any Apricorn x2 + Ultra Ball	→		Hisui Ultra Ball	£400
	Any Apricorn + Heavy Ball	→		Hisui Heavy Ball	FREE
	Any Apricorn x2 + Heavy Ball	→		Leaden Ball	£400
	Any Apricorn x4 + Heavy Ball	→		Gigaton Ball	£600
	Any Apricorn + Fast Ball	→		Feather Ball	FREE
	Any Apricorn x2 + Fast Ball	→		Wing Ball	£400
	Any Apricorn x4 + Fast Ball	→		Jet Ball	£600

Note: Hisui Balls may have updated effects noted in the Exclusive Differences list.

[The REAL Joey]

On his way to establishing a foothold in the entirety of Azalea in the name of Team Rocket, Tobias had decided that one of the other key businesses to try and assume control of was a craftsman that rivalled the skill of even the world renowned Azalea Kiln. This Pokeball craftsman may not have been as popular, if anything Azalea's own little secret wonder, but it was still an avenue for Team Rocket to sink their presence into. As he stepped into the pokey little wood cabin, it was perhaps understanding to see why the owner had not soared to the renown of the world, globally. It looked almost as if this was an amateur hobby that the owner did in the spare time. Clearing his throat, he caught the attention of a hobbly old man who jumped off his perch by a desk. As the two conversed, Tobias got a good measure of the geriatric craftsman. It was clear he wasn't going to be persuaded easily. "I want you to craft a special Pokeball out of this Black Apricorn." Handing money alongside the material, Tobias was actually shocked to see how quickly the man worked. In no time at all was he presented with a Heavy Ball. "I suspect we will meet again." Murmured Tobias as he collected himself and left.

Item used:

x1 Black Apricorn
£800 (Updated).

[Andrew]

OOC notes:
Using x1 Black Apricorn to get a Heavy Ball (£800)

If you see me comin' down the street... ... You know it's time to go.

Perhaps the biggest attraction to Azalea Town was the house of Kurt, the Poké Ball craftsman. While it wasn't the first thing on her list, Terri eventually got a spare minute to visit. She had recently come across a Black Apricorn lying around the streets. It was likely that another trainer had dropped it.

Terri arrived at the smith's house with the apricorn in hand. The door was already open so it seemed acceptable to just walk in. An old man was sitting inside with some tools scattered across the table. He gave a short introduction which confirmed that he was the person that Terri had been searching for.
"Can ya make somethin' outta this?" Terri decided to skip the formalities this time. She passed the Black Apricorn to Kurt and took a seat.

While Kurt got to work on her custom Poké Ball, Terri got a glimpse of his previous work. She noticed a price list which showed the cost of the Poké Ball she would soon receive.
"So I should get a Heavy Ball," she said quietly to herself. As she got the money ready, Kurt was already returning with the finished capture device. She was amazed at how quickly he'd worked. "Thanks, here's the cash."
Briefly checking out the exterior, she put the ball inside her bag and left to check out the rest of the town.

GRAYE'S MARINADES

Got dis!
~L

[Andrew]

OOC NOTES:

Using x1 Green Apricorn to get x1 Friend Ball (£1,200)

Kurt's custom Poké Balls were famous all over the world. Andrew had seen tonnes of them back in Kanto, but it wasn't until he arrived in Azalea Town that he discovered how they were actually created. Having come across a Green Apricorn on his travels, he was eager to see it turned into one of Kurt's specialty capture devices.

He was little nervous as he arrived at the building as he wasn't sure if an appointment was required. However, his stress didn't last long as an old man came rushing to the door to welcome him. After a quick but informative introduction, Andrew handed Kurt the Apricorn he'd found.
"I guess I'll take whatever ball you can make from this."

Without a word, the old man shuffled inside and began to work. There were a few chairs by the front door so Andrew took a seat. While doing so, he noticed a list of the Poké Balls and their prices taped to the back of the door.
"Ah ok, so I owe... £1200 for a Friend Ball," he murmured to himself.

As he got the gathered the money together, Kurt appeared in front of him.
"Wow, that really was fast. Here's what I owe you then. Thanks a lot." He handed over the cash in exchange for a shiny green ball. He studied it carefully, amazed at the detail. There was no denying how talented Kurt was. Andrew wondered how many years he'd spent perfecting his trade.

He turned to wave goodbye but Kurt had already disappeared to work on something else. He seemed to really keep himself busy. As he left Kurt's house, Andrew could already see some other trainers there. It seemed to be a trend to visit his house while passing through the little town.

Got dis!
~L