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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 2023-02-22 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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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-23 10:31 am (UTC)(link)
Ash kept squeezing out the berry's juices until it finally dried up. He considered asking Pikachu to take out another, but he could feel Banette's weight shifting, and decided to loosen his hold on it enough to give it a chance to move.

"Feeling better?" He asked Banette, wiping off the remaining juices on his hand with his shorts. He can just get it cleaned later anyway-

He glanced at Trip. And as he listened to his explanation, that did got Ash to feel even more sympathy towards the Pokemon. Being far from home... Could it be...

"Could it be that you... you were drifted here too?" Ash frowned for a moment, but then put up a smile. "Yeah, I can totally understand that. I was scared too when I learned I'd be stuck here for a long while, never knowing when I'd be able to come back home. It felt like the world around me just stopped when I thought about it."

"Pikaachu..." The Mouse Pokemon cooed as he brushed his cheek against his arm.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-02-23 11:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah..." It was either the one or the other. But he still hadn't gotten a very clear picture yet of Banette's situation. And since it calmed down significantly, it was probably a good time to finally ask more from it.

"Maybe you can tell us about it now?" Ash remained friendly and sat on the ground next to Banette, maintaining an equal eye level with the Pokemon. "Like what happened before you got here."

"Pikachu Pika-pika!" We might be able to help, Pikachu added.
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-03-04 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
Although he did try as he sat and listened, ultimately he just couldn't quite make out what Banette was saying. All he could tell was that it had a lot to say, and he frowned wishing he was able to do more.

Fortunately for Ash he may have gotten his wish after hearing Frillish's offer.

"Really!?" Ash looked at Trip excitedly before shifting his gaze to Frillish, "Yeah, please do! It'd definitely help!"
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heh heh it's funny how coincidences happen

[personal profile] goingallout 2023-03-08 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
While he found Lampent's power incredible as he was able to hear Bannete speak, his awe did not last as his frown deepened and he felt his heart sinking while listening to its words. The poor thing was all alone, scared and confused, mixed with the feelings of mistrust it carried when it was first abandoned -- an event Ash was sure would have wounded its heart already.

Now these old wounds have reopened. And he really couldn't blame Banette for feeling that way...

"You've been through so much..."

Ash wondered what would put Banette at ease even more and looked around. Everything's a lot quieter and tamer with all that cursed energy burnt away. Maybe what it needed is some fresh air, which is what Ash also needed after dealing with all that heaviness.

"Say, why don't we go take a walk together? We don't have to go too far, maybe circle around the place for a bit. What d'you think, Trip?"

Ash glanced at Trip for a second, then stood up and offered his hand to Banette.

"We'll be right with you!"
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[personal profile] goingallout 2023-03-13 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, is that so?"

Ash was a little disappointed Trip wouldn't want to come along, but given how dark everything was at the moment... maybe he'll let Trip set up camp as he said.

"Looks like it's just you, me, Pikachu... and Lampent too!" He grinned at Trip's Lampent and throws a bit of praise for Lampent's efforts. "Keep up the good work!"
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2/2 finally tagged... ON ASH DAY!!

[personal profile] goingallout 2023-03-13 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
After letting Trip know that he'll be back eventually, Ash proceeded to take Banette on a walk as promised. Pikachu accompanied Banette as he moved from Ash and walked next to the ghostly Pokemon instead. His hand doesn't let go of the Marionette Pokemon as they moved further from Trip and walked past all the grave markers around them.

"Y'know, if I feel down or my head's stuck in a rut, I'd start walking and press on ahead!" he explained, "Maybe we'll find a Pokemon hanging out here, or something that catches your eye!"

He hoped maybe that'll give Banette some of that positive energy in it! Besides, walks are nice.

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