Poppin' Arms ~ Dorm Lounge

[Adamhuarts]

"Wow! I love this design." Cynthian reached her vines out and held the notebook like a fragile piece of jewelry. She studied the diagram and traced a vine across the details to admire the intricacies of the design. Surely, this would be her greatest undertaking. Cynthian brimmed with an air of determination and confidence.

"The pokemon in your world have an excellent taste for fashion, I must say. Oh, I almost wish I could make the outfit right now so I can admire how great you'd look in it!" Cynthian said with a giggle. While staring at the drawing longer, a glint formed in her eyes. She walked up beside Icetales and tilted her head.

"I do wonder though, what would a rose like me wear if I'd grown up together with you in your world?" Cynthian asked, leaning the notebook towards him. Aside from the mischievous ssmirk she wore, she also had a profound curiosity in her eyes.

 

[Cresselia92]

Icetales narrowed his eyes, thinking about other attires from his homeworld. “Most likely a Solarian attire — there are very few Grass-types in my home country. I recall seeing some… Snover, I think? Once, during the Winter Moonstice?”

He took back his notebook and brought the pencil on top of the paper. “…Though, now that I recall a few details, there was a painting with this attire used by Empress Rozureid, in one of Her Ladyship’s rooms…”

Drawing by memory something he might have seen only once or twice proved to be a far greater challenge, but he didn’t let that stop him from trying!

He glanced a few times at Cynthian to study her general body shape — ending up blushing madly when he stared at her for a tad too long — but soon enough he managed to get a satisfying sketch.

Then, it was time for the clothing. A few lines, and the sketched rose has a long coat with long sleeves, but short enough to show the tip of the leafy cape and to leave some breathing room for the bouquets. A band was wrapped around the chest with a brooch depicting a sakura flower, and the petals on the head were rearranged to resemble more a crown, held in place by a tiara.

He stared at the sketch for a while, before nodding.

“My mind is a tad foggy, but this ought to be close enough.” Then, he extended the new sketch.

 

[Adamhuarts]

Cynthian stared at the sketch with glittering eyes. She pictured herself wearing the outfit, and that sent a surge of motivation in her to make the clothes even more.

"Yes, this looks brilliant. Oh, I'm excited just thinking about bringing these clothes to life!" Cynthian said, her cape swaying behind her as she did a little spin.

 

[Cresselia92]

Icetales smiled, glad that Cynthian was feeling in good spirits. That did wonders to his own soul and heart, too, and small wisps of Radiance and pixie dust flickered around his tails.

“I am glad thou like those, my dear. Thou can keep the sketches, if thou so desire.”

The Ninetales stood up and stretched his limbs and tails, before shaking his head. The sun was starting to get warmer, and he could really use some hydration after standing still so long.

“Say, how about getting some nice drink now? I am eager to prepare some minty tea to quench my thirst, perhaps with some pecha cookies. Does the idea fancy thee?”

 

[Adamhuarts]

"Thank you so much! For these drawings-" Cynthian said, blushing, "-and for making my day much brighter."

“Say, how about getting some nice drink now? I am eager to prepare some minty tea to quench my thirst, perhaps with some pecha cookies. Does the idea fancy thee?”

"Oh yes! I could go for some of your tea right about now," Cynthian said cheerily, and she promptly joined him to prepare the ingredients. "I tried making some by myself the other day. Tasted really bitter. Perhaps I put too much leaves or not enough sugar..."

And so the pair resumed their light hearted chatter with tea and biscuits on the side. Though the future still remained uncertain, they were resolved to enjoy every moment that lasted in the present.

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[Fusion]

Hanging out with Rocky and Cola was fun, so much fun that Puddle still had energy a-plenty even after they went their separate ways. He figured he might as well get some of Vix's stuff from the dorms and move it to their new place... wherever it was.

"Alright..." it said, standing in the lounge and taking a deep breath. "I already forgot where our damn room was..."

Oh well, might as well see what it can do around here. Read a book, draw something, maybe go out and do some training... or maybe it could just hang out here for a while. Puddle was going over to a beanbag, when a Pokemon caught its attention. Another Shinx, but not like Brisa. More like that reporter lady Puddle's seen a few times, but it didn't really recognize this one.

The familiar oozed over to the feline and gave a wave. "Hey, I don't think I've seen you around before. You lost or somethin'?"

 

[ntmymike]

"Huh?" Miles's ear twitched. He looked around and saw another mon looking at him. He paused for a moment before finally decided to reply

"H-hi?"

 

[Fusion]

"You definitely look lost. Name's Puddle," the ethereal Scraggy nodded as it introduced itself. "What, you just roll into town or did Diyem spit out? I don't think anyone told me about any new members..."

Not that Puddle would really remember, what with all the nothing filling its schedule, how was it supposed to remember anything?

 

[ntmymike]

"I-i'm Miles," he replied, looking at the strange scraggy in front of him before continuing, "I think Diyem spit me out a bit ago". Miles said, still have not fully comprehend the event that brought him into this world

 

[Fusion]

Oh, oh! Someone new! And Puddle was one of the first to meet him, by the sound of it! That meant a brand new friend!

And also someone who probably wasn't stronger than Puddle yet!

"Well, nice meetin' ya, Miles!" Puddle smiled brightly. "The team ain't got a fight goin' for a while, so we're free to do whatever. I'd be happy to show ya around, help get you used to Destiny Village and all that!"

 

[ntmymike]

"Really?" Miles excited, raising both of his ears "That's great!" He has been wanting to explore the place more but doesn't have the courage to ask anyone yet so this is a golden opportunity be has to take

"Where should we go first?"

 

[Fusion]

"Where should we go first?" Puddle chuckled, then paused. "...Uh, where should we go first?" It couldn't underperform already, this was its only chance at a first impression! Puddle had to think fast, where would be a good place to start? A place nearby, that Puddle knew a good deal about already?

"...How about here, actually?" Puddle sounded like it was asking itself that rather than Miles. "Yeah, this is a good start! This is the dorm lounge!" it said, throwing its arms out proudly. "Lots happens here, like that time I caught a thief, or that time I melted over some stuff, or when that other new guy flooded the place, then he got beat to a pulp for some reason."

 

[ntmymike]

"Um... that sound interesting" Miles replied, tilting his head a bit on the side as he listened to the various stories Puddle told. The scraggy somewhat reminded him of something he wasn't sure of but that doesn't matter

"There's a lot happening here right?"

 

[Fusion]

"Yep, this Guild's real popular with the team! Feels like everyone likes meetin' up here," Puddle nodded. "We used to bunk in the dorms down that hall over there, but we've got actual houses now! I uh... haven't found mines yet, but I'll find it soon enough!"

"Oh, speakin' of, have you gotten a place yet? I can probably help ya find it once our tour is over."

 

[ntmymike]

"I... I don't know. They told me I can go around so I just do that... I guess" Miles pondered why he haven't looked for a place to rest yet but perhaps time just flies when his head were empty.

"I would love to look around with you"

 

[Fusion]

"Awesome! I know a buncha really cool places, so just leave everything to me!" Puddle flashed a proud grin and puffed out its chest. "There's Cola's place, and that bar, that forest Diyem told us about his pin cushion, and all those other towns and stuff I don't remember going to!"

This little tour was starting to feel like an adventure! Just goin' around, lookin' at things. Maybe if they were lucky enough, they'd get attack along the way and have to fight their way out! But, uh, lookin' at Miles... it might be best not to go lookin' for fights. "Maybe, uh, we'll just stick to Destiny Village for now..."

 

[ntmymike]

"Okay." Miles replied, fully down for some adventure around the village. "Where should we start?"

His tail swung around showing his excitement

 

[Fusion]

"Alright, just gimme a sec..." Puddle hummed, but sported a confident smile. In actuality, it was mentally flatlining trying to pick a place to go. It had all those choices, and Miles didn't have a preference so... it was up to Puddle. Sundae park might be fun, but Puddle was just there. The dorms, maybe? Mmm... nah, not a whole lot to do or show off there. Oh, that cauldron place! The one Puddle got popped from all that soda!

"Yep, I know just the place! There's a whole lotta soda and people... and soda! It'll be quick, too... I think." Puddle didn't wait too long for Miles, either, practically racing out the door for that awesome soda place he was talking about.

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[DragonD]

Kindle strolled down the room without really paying attention to where was he going, his mind too unfocused to do so. The only thing the ninetales was aware of is that he wanted to find a lonely, quiet spot where he could relax. His tails, all nine, were curled around a small package on top of them, a small flower wrapped in the same protective fabric the shaymin had given him earlier, and he had stored specifically for this occasion. It had been a long, long month, both because of everything that had happened involving Diyem and the rest of Team Spectrum, and because through all of that Kindle couldn't catch a break in paying attention or it would wither. At least tending to the plant served to relax him and prevent the fox from getting a panic attack thanks to the madness of this world.

The ninetales paused about the middle of the room, considering what was he about to do now. The flower was ready, and so was he. He had even gotten a teapot beforehand for this. But he still lacked the actual means to make the tea. Now, he had heard that in the lounge there was something that could be used to boil water, now, if he could just find it... His gaze ran all over the room trying to spot something remotely familiar. A fireplace, perhaps an oven.

 

[Cresselia92]

Sitting on one of the chairs of the lounge was Icetales, with eight of his tails spilled on the floor. The last one — his leftmost — was holding a book about the moon and stars, which he picked from the library. His experience with his sister was still very fresh in his mind, and the more he thought about it, the more painful his headache became. So, he preferred to focus on something productive to distract himself.

Hmm… The Cosmos… Darkness is Cosmos…

His thoughts were interrupted when he detected footsteps behind him, and his ears swiveled instantly. Something about them sounded familiar, and the air seemed to have become somewhat colder, too… wait!

With his curiosity piqued, he turned around and noticed the male Ninetales looking around the area. In his tails he had what seemed to be a flower, which Icetales believed was intriguing yet unusual.

“Sir Kindle?” he asked, trying to get the attention of the other fox. “Greetings! It has been a while since we last talked, hm? Looking for something?”