third train → action

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[Well, Ingo's been returned from his kidnapping. That was--... yes. Not cool. Let's not go there. Good idea.

It's been some time since he's been back in the enclosure, and even longer since he'd been in the enclosure in his actual body. Thankfully, he seemed to be in once piece now, and not spread all over the place like the giant subway train he'd previously been! So that's a good thing!

Anyway, looks like he missed a lot. But before he can really seriously look at the Malnosso (ugh) mess, his Pokémon find him-- and thus, he is distracted for a time. After being separated for a week and a half or so he can't exactly say no to them...

So Ingo is outside this evening, sitting on a bench somewhere near Community Housing Building 3 and quietly browsing the journal. His Haxorus is asleep on its side on the ground next to him, which looks kind of weird considering it's a pretty large dragon. Chandelure found a ball, and the ghostly light fixture is currently engaged in a game of catch with a less-than-willing Excadrill, tossing (more like smacking) it back and forth a small distance from the bench. Every now and then Chandelure gets too exuberant and the ball goes flying elsewhere, earning a mild reprimand from Ingo.

You're welcome to stop by and say hello (or "where were you" if you noticed or "your voice sounds familiar" if you rode the train) of your own will, but there's also a chance of Chandelure's game of ball including you, whether this inclusion was on purpose or otherwise. Do watch out for incoming balls if you're passing by!]

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[shamelessness]

[Silver told her to practice, so she's practicing. Practicing what, one might ask? Well from the looks of it she's practicing crashing. Her skarmory isn't big enough for her to fly on yet, so she holds the bird by one of its feet and it lifts her into the air. However Skarmy isn't used to this extra weight. The metal bird loses altitude, and they crash a few feet away from Ingo's Haxorus into a bush. Shiemi squirms, groans, and tries to pull herself out.]

O-ow, ow, ow... [At least they got from house 15 to this far. It's pretty... decent.]

[infinitefrown]

[It's a bird, it's a plane! No, it's.... a bird with a girl!

...And they're crashinfhjhsfdk AAAH

Haxorus jolts awake, startled, and Ingo jumps up to hurry to her aid.]

Miss! Are you injured? [... ... ...wait, isn't this that one girl... how many Skarmory could there be in Luceti?....]

[shamelessness]

[...That voice. Frantically Shiemi struggles in the bush, and pops out of it. Leaves are stuck in her hair, and she looks scratched up, but her eyes are wide and her face is red. The blonde looks around, seeming to be frightened.]

M-M-M-M-M-Mr. Train!?

[infinitefrown]

["Mr. Train"... yeeeep.

Uh-- but-- he's-- he's right there, Shiemi... NO LONGER A DISEMBODIED VOICE. He's just kind of standing awkwardly, not really sure what to do anymore. Is she-- IS SHE OKAY?]

Ah, and that would make you the young miss with Masaomi, I suppose. [He doesn't sound mad or anything... but that's probably no consolation at this point, huh...]

[shamelessness]

I'm sorry! I'm s-s-s-s-s-so sorry! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for-

[In the middle of blurting that out she remembers what she did to him, and begins to sway as her eyes roll back a little. She's... fainting. Or in the middle of it. Skarmy pops her head out of the bush to watch and thinks, "Oh... that's a thing that sometimes happens. She'll snap out of it."]

1/2

[infinitefrown]

[Ack, a slew of apologies! Ingo half-raises a hand, about to tell her that's it's really fine-- and... then... she passes out.

WAIT NO DON'T LET HER FALL OVER ADJSFDKGFH--]

[infinitefrown]

[You now have a small fainted girl on your hands, Ingo. Way to go. Now what do you do?! Holding her is extremely awkward and what if someone notices?! HE'S NOT DOING ANYTHING SHADY, REALLY

(Haxorus looks impressed at this display of awk from the two trainers. A+.)

Well, laying her down on the bench seems like an okay idea. And then-- giving her space. He doesn't want to startle her again-- so-- um... STANDING OVER HERE. WAITING FOR HER TO COME TO HER SENSES. And keeping a curious Chandelure away from her.]

[shamelessness]

[Skarmy hops along and makes the back of the bench her perch. After a few moments Shiemi bolts up.]

E-eh!? [What happened!?]

[infinitefrown]

[Oh, there we go. That was quicker than expected.]

Sitting up so quickly could cause dizziness, Miss... do be careful. [Don't pass out again, please...]

[tsuntrader]

[Speaking of balls flying elsewhere... Well, it's late, and Silver's heading home after an entire day of intensive hardcore training. Sneasel's walking along with them. They're both a little high strung, even if they're exhausted.

...Needless to say, a ball flying at them registers at something for Silver to immediately get Sneasel to cut than... A ball. So uh. So much for that ball.]

[infinitefrown]

[POP goes the weasel ball! Whoops.

Chandelure makes a distressed yelping noise, swaying back and forth in the air. (Excadrill, on the other hand, looks relieved.)]

Ah. [Ingo looks up from the journal at the popping noise, as well. Oh, well, there are the battered remains of the ball... Rest in peace, brave rubber warrior. You lived well.

But more importantly--] Silver? [You look a bit the worse for wear. Uh. Hi.]

[tsuntrader]

[A ball?

A subway boss? Silver raises his head to look at Ingo when his name is called. That's a face he hasn't seen in a while-



...Wait shit right he just broke that ball.] ...Was that yours?

[infinitefrown]

[Ingo shakes his head.] It's no matter. [Chandelure is the only one who looks offended.] We can find another one, I'm sure, as Chandelure did with the first.

[Excadrill looks like he would rather they not, but Chandelure nods. ...Well, moves its whole body in a nodding motion. WE GOTTA FIND A NEW BALL NOW COME ON]

[tsuntrader]

I can help. [Sorry, Chandelure. Sneasel looks apologetic and ready to jump on the find a ball train too.]

[infinitefrown]

The offer is appreciated, but you don't have to if it's troublesome-- you look like you've had a long day already, Silver. [You look a liiittle worn out.]

[tsuntrader]

[Shaking his head.] It's just a walk, right? No problem. [Worn out? ...Yeah, maybe a little, but he can still handle it.]

[infinitefrown]

Hmm. Very well. [Well, if he insists, Ingo isn't against it. He rises from the bench, waving Chandelure over with one hand.]

Shall we, then?

[mischiefbreeder]

[And it's on one of those times that the ball goes flying that Gold appears. Specifically, Aitaro has leaped into the air and intercepted that ball, catching it with his two tails.

It seems the two were on a walk through the village, when he spots the Subway Boss on the bench.]

--Hey, Subway Boss!

[infinitefrown]

[Ooh! Ooh! Aitaro, over here! Toss it back to Chandelure! And Excadrill can be the Pansage in the Middle! (Excadrill objects to this.)]

Gold, good evening. [He tugs on his hat brim in greeting.] Good to see you. [And good to see you without any thought bubbles hanging over your head.]

[mischiefbreeder]

[Hell yeah, Aitaro's down for a game of Pickle! Catch, Chandelure!]

So they finally let you go, eh?

[infinitefrown]

[Aw yiss! He's got this! Catching it with his two arms is easy, but throwing it is the more complicated part. Can't drop it when he slings it back! Meanwhile Excadrill is sour and ugh and how could you guys make him play this entirely silly game (as he makes an enthusiastic swipe at Chandelure's ball with a shovel-claw)]

At long last. At the very least I seem... unaltered. [Ingo expels a drawn-out breath, suddenly looking tired.] I would ask how things were at this destination, but judging by the Malnosso announcement... [they're stirring up more trouble. Lovely.]

[mischiefbreeder]

[Come on, come on, Chandelure, Aitaro's open! he starts hopping up and down to throw the ball!]

Yeah... Looks like you're back just in time for things to get real.

[infinitefrown]

[Okay, okay! Here we go! Here we go-- and Chandelure spins quickly, slinging it at Aitaro. His aim is pretty good this time, thankfully. Exadrill looks put out but hurries over to Aitaro regardless! HE WILL GET THAT BALL]

So it would seem. [He shakes his head slowly, then looks back up at Gold.] At least, the villagers seem to be gearing themselves up for a proper... retaliation.

[mischiefbreeder]

[How does a ghost chandelier even throw a ball? The world may never know. But Aitaro catches the ball and leaps in the air once Excadrill is close enough, launching the ball back at Chandelure.]

Yeah, they had a big meeting about what to do and now they've got a super convoluted game plan set up.

[infinitefrown]

[Very, very carefully, that's how. EXCADRILL FAILS AT THIS GAME SO BAD ARGH he is small and slow and doesn't jump!! This isn't fair!]

Convoluted? [wow that's a big word gold, good job] Hopefully not overwhelmingly so, for them.