The land remains, the land endures

[stormkingofshepherds]

Arrival, Part 1

Anyone walking out on Stardust Beach might be surprised to see someone new, a young man with brown hair lying facedown in the sand, groaning. A Carnivine hovers over him worriedly, drifting back and forth in what looks like the equivalent of pacing. Finally, he turns over, looking up at her.

"Ugh, Macy...where are we?"

"Vine..." She sounds just as confused as he is.

Arrival, Part 2

Meanwhile, Turnbloom Gym now has a young teen hanging around outside, face pressed against the glass as they observe the gym interior. They're holding a carved walking stick that seems way too tall for them. After a bit, they try to wave down a passerby.

"Hey! Do you know where we are? And have you seen my dad?"

(Responses will come from loudvoiceloudbabybird!)

Comments

[domeinion]

Oh, the fossil gods aren't always -- regardless! So that's why you were worried and looking for your dad earlier. I'm sure he must be capable, but if he's here, he must be worrying for you too. I'll help you look. What should I know about him?

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

Well, he's about this tall, with brown eyes and dark brown hair. [They lift a hand to helpfully indicate Nathaniel's height.] And if he doesn't have his walking stick with him, he'll probably have Macy-that's his Carnivine-by him. And, well, he's got burns all over the left side of his face. [Their voice gets softer when they bring up that last bit.]

[domeinion]

[Alice nods. She draws out a Poké Ball and lets out an Altaria that promptly loafs on the ground and gives a cheerful "vui!"]

Here. Altareon, can you help us scan the area? It'll be easier to find this kid's father from there.

[She turns back to Brinda with a smile.]

If that's okay with you.

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

That's fine with me! [They look a bit curious about the Altaria's behavior, as well as interested to see another Flying-type in general.] I really hope he's not too far!

[domeinion]

[Alice climbs onto Altareon and pets her. The Altaria chirps and tilts her head at Brinda curiously, inviting them to come with.]

She says you can hop on! Oh, I guess I shouldn't assume you don't understand. Just a lot of people here don't.

Probably going to merge this with the ongoing Nathaniel thread

[loudvoiceloudbabybird]

[Brinda is already moving to get on, although they pause when she mentions people not understanding.]

Oh! Well, I thought her body language was pretty obvious. [They're already moving to settle on Altareon's back, carefully balancing their walking stick.]