004 [video/action--backdated to earlier this evening]

[complexrestart]

[Rika looks a little confused.] ...I've seen a lot of balloons floating around today. I think they must be a type of pokémon, but they're a really strange type if that's the case. [She smiles a little. The pokégear is focused on her face, but there's a slightly visible Drifloon behind her. Rika begins to walk, and the pokémon follows close behind her, hovering just above her head. She stops, and so does the Drifloon.]

I'd really like to catch one. [She looks around for one that's close by, but the Drifloon behind her moves accordingly so that it is not seen by her. Rika looks disappointed] Mii ...I can't find one.
 

Comments

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

They're pretty playful, it seems. [ though she's watching the Drifloon like a hawk in case it entertains... thoughts. ]

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

I hope so! [She reaches into her bag to grab a pokéball, but the Drifloon decides it'd rather play a game of tag with her than be caught yet.]

Mii, wait up!

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

[ yeeeah definitely keeping an eye on the both of them, though she's smiling. She still remembers Rika being homesick, so it's good to see her cheerful again. ]

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Would you like to help me catch him, Asuka?

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

I'd be happy to, Rika-chan.

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Alright! We'll have to do a surprise attack, since just running after him doesn't seem to work.

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

Why don't we have one of us distract i-- him, and the other one can circle around and close in from behind?

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

That's exactly what I was thinking! Great minds do think alike!

Would you like to distract him while I surprise him with a pokéball?

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

[ that gets another smile, though a challenge has been issued. ] I should be able to manage it.

[ and so she's waving a hand to catch its attention and stepping closer. ]

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Alright! [Rika takes her position behind a tree, pokéball in her hand and ready to be thrown. The Drifloon notices Asuka, and cautiously floats towards her, still managing to keep its distance.]

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

Hello... [ Asuka smiles cautiously, subtly turning to keep the Drifloon facing fully away from the tree. ] You're a curious one, aren't you?

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[The Drifloon floats a little closer to Asuka before Rika throws a pokéball at it.]

I caught it!

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

Great job, Rika-chan!

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I couldn't have done it without your help, though.

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

I'm always happy to help a friend. I think my newest should be happy about it, too.

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Who would that be?

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

[ holding up a Pokéball with a slight smile. ] Probably a relative of yours.

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

[She giggles.] So you caught one too, then?

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

It was pretty persistent in following me, so if anything, it captured itself.

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

They seem to pick their trainers, then.

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

It's a nice change of pace, isn't it?

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

It is. It's guaranteed that your pokémon likes you.

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

And makes training them much easier.

[ action ]

[complexrestart.livejournal.com]

Yes! They're more likely to listen. [She giggles.] I know of some people who have pokémon who would rather do what they want.

[ action ]

[primaduelerina.livejournal.com]

I do, too. Thankfully not mine now.