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

[goingallout]

[Ash's Dunsparce too reacted with a loud hiss at his way, which made Ash immediately freeze in his tracks. And when he hears Manzana's suggestion, Ash visibly pouts at the two Land Snakes before moving away and sighing.]

Aah, I wish I knew how to get my Dunsparce to open up. I really want the two of us to get along.

[ulternnpc]

[Manzana cups is chin in thought for a brief moment. What was a good way to have a Pokemon warm up to someone? As far as he knew Dunsparce here were vastly different from the ones in Paldea, who were all quick to run when spotting a person. He closed his eyes making a "hmm" thought with his mind still back on his home region, thinking back to his time as student.]

...of course! Why hadn't I thought of it before? Here!

[Manzana will dig into his bag before producing a neatly wrapped sandwich to Ash.]

Have you considered going out and having a picnic with your Pokemon? A nice meal together always helps bring a Pokemon closer to you.