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Trip ([personal profile] serperiority) wrote in [community profile] farawayplace2022-12-26 11:12 pm

[in which the rich brat has to work for the first time in his life, probably]

Trip's sticking up flyers, apparently, as well as handing some out, advertising an odd assortment of skills, but he's also acting a bit shifty and has his hoodie up, like he doesn't want to be recognized.

"For hire.
Skills: photography, tracking, exorcism.
Prices negotiable.
"

Followed by some contact details.

Somebody has been too much of a spendthrift without regard for the future, refused to downgrade from his prior standard of accommodations (read: kept staying at expensive hotels), and hasn't made enough in winnings to support himself, so.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-20 10:06 am (UTC)(link)
All of that negativity did not go unnoticed for Ash. It made him flinch the moment he sensed it, and immediately turned to the direction of its source at the same time with Lampent. The weight of it felt crushing, almost to the point that he's beginning to breathe heavily.

"...There's something over there."

His Pikachu also felt even more unease and took to hiding behind Ash, his ears folded and his tail tucked close to his body.

"Relax buddy, just stay close to me." Ash said reassuringly to his Pikachu. Despite everything, Ash tried to compose himself and maintain a strong front. He decided to come here for a reason, and he couldn't falter now.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-20 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
...Was Trip worried about him and Pikachu?

"Ah, about that..." Ash glanced at his partner, "Pikachu can't stand being in his Pokeball, and he wouldn't like it if I'd tell him to do so. Isn't that right, buddy?"

"Piii..." And Pikachu shook his head as if to make his aversion clear.

"Besides that, I'm totally fine! Don't worry about me!" He grinned, still putting up a strong, determined front as he fought back that crushing feeling. "Even a little heaviness in the air won't keep me down!"
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-20 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
The familiar sight of a Banette actually put Ash a bit at ease. But only a little bit. The negative emotions it carried are still affecting his senses. On the plus side, at least he could try to deal with Pokemon more than angry, evil spirits.

"Why don't we just ask?" Ash suggested, and took the first few steps -- slow and steady.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-21 10:00 am (UTC)(link)
Though somewhat shaken from the rattling sounds echoing in his ears, Ash gritted his teeth, balled his hands into fists, and tried to fight back as he retained his focus and attention on Banette. The look on his face says it all -- he was determined to reach out to the Marionette Pokemon.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-21 10:00 am (UTC)(link)
Once he's at a close enough distance, Ash now wore a more softened expression. He needed Banette to know that he and his friends only came in peace. And to prove it, he offered a hand for Banette to reach and maybe hold on to.

"All that heaviness is coming from you, isn't it?" Ash smiled, "Won't you tell us why?"
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-21 11:38 am (UTC)(link)
Hearing what Trip said only made Ash hesitate for a moment. He didn't know why Banette is distrustful, and he didn't like the idea of being cursed by a Pokemon either. It's then Ash realized he needed some more details about this particular Pokemon and immediately he fished out his Rotom Phone from his pocket and searched for an entry about Banette.

Banette, the Marionette Pokemon. A Ghost-type. It is said that this Pokemon was once an doll that bore a grudge from being abandoned. Banette would lay curses on anyone it sees by sticking its pins onto its body.

...While that entire description sounded creepy, a certain part of the entry did make Ash feel a bit sorry for the Ghost-type Pokemon. Is that what that heavy depressing feeling he picked up on was? A strong grudge?

"Abandoned, huh..." He looked at Banette with sympathy as he put his phone away. "...I get it, you don't have to trust us right away. But I trust you enough that you won't hurt or even curse us."

And he smiled, despite the risk he's putting himself in by saying this.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-21 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
A frown formed on his face and Ash gave himself a moment to come up with the right words, hoping his feelings would get through Banette's heart somehow in some way.

"Yeah... It's true, there are awful people out there. A lot of the times I don't really get why they do these terrible things to others, and to the Pokemon even."

He clutched onto his shirt, as if he were grabbing onto his chest. And he thought of the times he encountered a Pokemon thrown aside and abandoned by people who they thought were their partners. It angered, saddened, and pained him to know that those Pokemon were suffering because of their former trainer's carelessness.

"But not all people are bad! I don't want all the Pokemon to think that way, that's why I try to better get along with them. Let them know there's someone out there who really truly cares for them."

I care for you. His heart whispered.

And once again, Ash offered his hand out to Banette. At the same time, his Pikachu peeked his head out as he watched the situation unfold.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-22 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
When all that cursed energy manifested itself, Ash was taken aback. Pikachu tried to follow Ash's gaze but could not see anything, however he could tell just from his partner's expression that something went wrong. That's when some of the remaining chains start coming after him, and immediately his first act was to protect Pikachu from it.

Without thinking, Ash grabbed Pikachu and tossed the mouse Pokémon at Trip, trusting the other to hold onto his buddy for a while. Afterwards the chains snagged onto Ash's body, locking his limbs in place.

"Ggh!"

"Pikapi!" Pikachu cried out with immense worry.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-22 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
Pikachu struggled to break free from Trip's hold while kept looking on with fear and worry, wanting ー needing ー to be by Ash's side even when things take a turn for the worse.

"Pikapi!! Pikaachu!!!"

Ash on the other hand was still bound by Banette's chains. His eyes widened when he watched Trip's Pokémon try to fight against the Marionette Pokémon. But then what caught his attention were the cries coming from Banette. It was in pain.

He shook his head. This was not how it's supposed to happen, and wanted to get this right.

"All of you stop!" Ash cried out to Trip as loud as he could, "You gotta stop! Banette's just scared!"

And as if he were expressing the chains and everything didn't bother him, he smiled at Banette yet again.

"Isn't that right buddy?" His voice is softer, more compassionate in his tone. "You were lashing out because you're scared. You don't have to worry, everything's going to be fine."
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-22 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
Seeing Trip's Frillish attacking Banette made Ash's entire being felt as if it was shaking. He could see it in Banette's eyes ー the tears, the pained expression.

The more Trip held onto Pikachu tightly, the more he squirmed. That is until he saw Ash's body moved, as if whatever held onto Ash had loosened. A sense of relief washed over him, but only momentarily. His ears drooped at the sight of Banette who laid on the ground.

Being told to stand still isn't something Ash was good at following, unfortunately. And when Ash took notice that the chains had disappeared, he knew he couldn't keep still and quickly rushed towards Banette's side.

"Banette!" His brows creased with worry. "You're hurt..."

With no hesitation, Ash lifted Banette's cold body into his arms before facing Trip.

"You didn't have to do that!"
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-22 12:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Ash lowered his head, enough for the brim of his cap to cover his eyes and focused his gaze on Banette instead of Trip.

"...None of that would've been needed." Sure, Ash and his friends were safe. But he didn't like how Trip handled with holding Banette down. All that was needed was more time to let it open up to them. "Banette was so close to opening up to us."

Whether or not Ash will listen to Trip, he was much too focused on getting Banette better.

Finally freed from Trip's grasp, Pikachu immediately scurried towards Ash and stood closely by his side. Seeing that Banette was still in its poisoned state, Pikachu climbed onto his trainer and pulled up the zipper on his bag, he eventually fished out a Pecha Berry that Ash saved for his Pokemon.

"Thanks Pikachu." Ash nodded, taking the berry and pressed it onto Banette's zipper-like mouth. "Here, eat it. It'll help cure your poisoning."
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-22 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
There was a long pause as Ash did not immediately respond back to Trip. Sure, it tried to curse him, and maybe it would've killed him in the process. But the Pokemon was driven by fear and mistrust that grew and festered in its heart for who knows how long. It would've been impossible to make peace with this Pokemon who bore this much of a grudge around humans.

But he still wouldn't give up on it. Not when they were this close.

"I said that I trust it to not hurt or even curse us." Ash stubbornly replied, "I believe in Banette. And I still do!"

He held Banette closer, enough to feel or hear his heart beating in his chest. Maybe it might feel Ash's warm aura emnating around him.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-22 03:52 pm (UTC)(link)
...That said, he let out a frustrated sigh after hearing Trip's suggestion, seeing how terribly weakened Banette was. Ash would rather not wait it out as he couldn't stand seeing the Pokemon in pain any longer. And it definitely would've been easier if any of his other friends were here to help coming up with a quick remedy for it. They could've crushed, pounded, and make juice out of these berries-

Ash's eyes lit up.

"That's it!" He exclaimed, and held the berry over Banette's mouth. "You can drink from its juice instead!"

Using all his might, he crushed the Pecha Berry in his one hand. Not too long after, the juices coming from it start pouring down and fall into droplets towards its mouth.

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