THE JOURNEY STARTS TODAY!!!

[goingallout]

FRIENDSHIP: Turnbloom City - Battle Park

[It's been many, many weeks ever since the day he drifted into Ultern, and Ash is finally grown accustomed to the region so far. One place he likes frequently visiting to is Battle Park, as he meets many different trainers he could have battles with in order to hone his team's skills. It's a great place for him to kill some time and have fun.

Of course, today is not a day for Pokemon Battles (although he's not about to turn down to any challenge!) as he wants to get to know his newly caught Ulternian Dunsparce better. Behind Ash are his other Pokemon who seem to be either curious or worried about the newcomer.

Ash then crouches down to Dunsparce's level and opens his arms.]

C'mon now buddy, don't be shy! All you gotta do is just say hell-AGH!

[Before Ash could even finish, Dunsparce agressively slams himself against Ash's stomach.]

HSSSSS!!! HSSSSS!!!

[All of Ash's Pokemon are now protesting against Dunsparce's behavior while their Trainer is laying down, dazed, winded and now unsure how to approach this. Come and help him?]

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OUTBREAK: Route 3 - Lake Lapis

[Ash picked up on the info that there had been a sudden massive mass outbreak of Pokemon not native to Ultern appearing in the region. According to his source, they said that these Pokemon came from the region of Paldea, a place that Ash has yet to visit. And some of these groups of Paldean Pokemon are confirmed to be sighted in Route 3. With his curiosity piqued, Ash decides to head there in hopes of finding one for himself.

Soon enough, you can find both Ash and Pikachu now hiding quietly behind a bush as they watched a flock of Flamigos hanging out by the lakeshore.]

I wonder what kind of Pokemon these guys are...?

[Ash aims his camera at the Flamigos in order for his Rotom Phone to pull up a Pokedex entry about them. But unfortunately he's not getting anything, leaving the young boy to wonder.]

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SURROUNDED: Gilterrace Town

[It's lunch time, and what he's in the mood for today is a sandwich! And of course, there's a sandwich shop in Gilterrace that he's been wanting to check out for a while.

But instead, he and Pikachu found themselves at the sidewalk surrounded by a pack of Fidoughs curiously sniffing and playing with the pair.]

Haha! Stop it, that tickles!

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WILDCARD: Wherever in OHRITORI ISLAND

[If you'd like your character to meet up with Ash in some other way, go for it! Ash is happy to strike a conversation, and he's pretty much free to do whatever he likes and go wherever he likes. Unless you're Lear and have ERRANDS for him!!]

Comments

[snakewithacape]

[Given that Kebi and Ash struck a deal to pretend that Kebi is Ash's Pokemon, it's no wonder that he's been hanging around the human. And it was a bit of a surprise to see that Ash caught a Dunsparce. Given what he's seen just now, with the attacking Ash, Kebi can't help but wonder if there actually WAS something angering the Dunsparce.

And as curious as he is, he definitely wants to get to the bottom of this.]

Er, if I may... Is there something bothering you?

[goingallout]

[Dunsparce however just makes angry spluttering noises.]

Back off! I'm in a really bad mood!!

[snakewithacape]

May I ask why? Perhaps I can help you...!

[Please don't make Kebi defend himself, Please don't make Kebi defend himself...]

[goingallout]

[Dunsparce just scoffs.]

As if! I don't need your help! I don't need anyone's help!

[Just as both Kebi and Dunsparce continue to converse, Ash (now recovered from the hit) decides to move next to the Seviper as he watches his Pokemon with concern.]

I hope you could get through to him right now, Seviper. Because I wish I knew what Dunsparce's deal is.

[But Dunsparce just backs away further in response, glaring daggers at Ash.]

[snakewithacape]

[As soon as Kebi spots the Dunsparce slowly backing away and glaring at Ash, Kebi gets in between the two, facing Ash as he shakes his head. Hopefully Ash will understand to back away. Regardless, Kebi turns to face the Dunsparce with a sympathetic face.]

Apologies, he doesn't understand our language. And I'm not trying to force help on you. I know you don't need help, but wanting help is okay.

Please, you can put your trust in me if you want to. I'm part of a guild that helps others.

[Kebi fetches out a small yet elaborate guild pin from his carry bag and balances it on his tailblade.]

[goingallout]

[Kebi didn't need to tell Ash as he could tell from Dunsparce's glares shooting through Ash's way. Though seeing the Seviper getting in between the two is enough for the young trainer to get the message and takes a step back. He looks at the two with both his arms crossed, wishing he could help somehow.

Dunsparce seeing that Ash's view is blocked, his attention is now solely focused on Kebi. He flickers his tongue in caution as his eyes trail towards the pin.]

You talk funny. I don't like it.

[snakewithacape]

[Kebi allows the badge to linger for a moment before putting it away, opting not to make too sudden a moment. Kebi doesn't hail from this island.]

If it's about my accent, I actually come from Ilaan. If it isn't... I'm merely trying to be polite.

Ilaan's not a place with too many humans. In fact, the majority of Pokemon there are wild.