All the World's a Pokemon - IC

[Major Mario]

Petalburg Woods - Hoenn Region @Wriggle

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Sherry didn't understand why a simple flag meant so much to this Captain. To her, it was just a flag, and a torn one at that. Perhaps it held some kind of sentimental value, as if deep within the threads of the flag laid the echoes of better times. Maybe it was a memento from his wife, wherever she may be seeing as the Captain lived alone with his bird. In the end, it wasn't Sherry's business to pry. She had her secrets and so did the Captain.

When hearing that they would be leaving for Dewford by 8 and arriving at near midnight, Sherry furrowed her brow but took the news anyway. Nights on the sea were cold, and she wasn't too keen with bobbing on the ocean.

"I hope I don't get seasick," she muttered. She turned to Yuuka and gave Gregor a few more affectionate scratches. "So, do you have any ideas?"

[WriggleRid3r]

Hoenn Region - Route 104

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"What, are you worried about seasickness?" Captain Briney assured Sherry. "I have a small room in the ship with a boiler system. It'll help with the seasickness and will keep you warm during the night."

[Major Mario]

Petalburg Woods - Hoenn Region @Wriggle

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"You do?" Sherry replied. "Oh, that'll be nice. I could even take a small nap in there."

Gregor slinked out of Sherry's pocket and began making his way up to her head. The little Joltik screeched in delight when he nuzzled into Sherry's locks, but his playful screeches soon turned to squeaks of fright when he noticed Claire eyeballing him. As if she knew what was going on, the trainer reclaimed Claire and placed her back on her belt. Despite the near incident, the message was clear: the partners were getting restless. Restlessness on a boat wasn't good, so Sherry got an idea.

"Captain Briney, do you need any help getting your boat ready? I think my Pokemon are getting restless."

[WriggleRid3r]

Hoenn Region - Route 104

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"I'll be fine." Captain Briney said jovially as he hoisted his flag up to the flag. "I prepared the ship by myself for 60 years. What you can do is prepare some food for the journey."

[Major Mario]

Captain Briney's Abode - @Wriggle

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"Prepare the food? Alright, I hope you don't mind if we use your kitchen for this," Sherry said.

Figuring it was alright, Sherry disappeared into Captain Briney's home and made her way to the kitchen. Gregor trailed down to her arm and stuck to her elbow, his beady blue eyes taking in every last detail. Giggling at the feeling, Sherry placed him back on her head for a better vantage point before detaching her pack onto the ground. She searched for her berry pouch and assorted foods and placed them on Briney's counter. Now the problem was what to make with all the materials.

"Well, I think I could make a few sandwiches with what I have, but what do I do with the berries?"

Gregor screeched his input, to which Sherry gave him an oran berry to munch on.

[Kristia]

Oreburgh City


"Well then, what is the plan? Im sure you won´t explode that person in the middle of a city and even less in the forests since they are filled with creatures" Renamon asked to the soldier

[WriggleRid3r]

Hoenn Region - Petalburg City

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The cottage was only a ten minute detour from the city, so Yuuka decided to visit the Wilton family for a more... proper... goodbye.

"It's alright!" Reggie the father bellowed and laughed. "You were already of immense help! I was getting fat because of how much work you've taken away from me!"

"We will still miss you, Yuuka. Do stay safe and healthy." Maria sincerely said, holding Yuuka's hand. Maria's hand always felt warm, like her hospitality.

"Come back if you have time, okay?" Violet beckoned, with a face so desperate Yuuka couldn't help but chuckle.

"Ziggs!" Ziggy the Zigzagoon cried. Ziggy was still young, so he couldn't develop a proper speech in Yuuka's ears, but Yuuka knew exactly what this young raccoon wanted: to see Yuuka again.

"I'll make sure to come back and visit when I take on Norman." Yuuka said hopefully. "But until then, we must part. And hopefully, by the time we meet again, I can perhaps show you my powers as a Youkai."

"Indeed." Reggie nodded. "See you!"

Yuuka silently waved at the Wilton family as she walked back to the cottage.

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"I'm coming in!" Yuuka announced as she entered the cottage, few minutes after she left for Petalburg City. She noticed that Sherry has made beautiful sandwiches, albeit a bit lacking in quantity. "Whoa, these look delicious."

[S121]

Sinnoh Region - Oreburgh City - Pokemon Center | 10:38 AM

"No, I'm going to see what he's up to, and if it's bad, we're going to stop him.", John calmly said to Renamon.

To be honest, John still didn't really know what he wanted to do to The Didact. If he was still a threat, would John kill him? In a normal situation, faster than a heartbeat, but he promised Koishi that he would try to find another way. Not only that, he also had to worry about the local law enforcement. They wouldn't just let John waltz right in and shoot their "Uria Didactus" in the head. It was a difficult decision, one that he would need to think over during the trip.

[Major Mario]

Captain Briney's Abode - Hoenn Region - @Wriggle

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Beautiful sandwiches indeed! Sherry had managed to procure a few slices of Tauros and spicy Combusken meat and had put them to good use. Four of her works were wrapped up in plastic bags and placed off to the side. In her eyes, she had made a chicken, roast beef, peanut butter and berry jelly sandwich along with an experimental sandwich for testing. The woman had gotten curious as to what she could do with berries and made a bit of a mess figuring out the best combinations.

Gregor was gnawing on Sherry's fingers to get the last drops of sour berries while Mac the Machop looked on, exasperated. He looked as if he had done as much work as Sherry when it came to fixing up food, and he wasn't too amused by the Joltik's antics. Sherry just waved off the Machop with a smile and gave him a pat on the head before getting cleaned up. She looked over her shoulder at Yuuka's arrival and waved from her cleaning.

"I made four with what I had. One for both of us, one for the Captain, and one for whoever gets hungry when we get to Dewford," Sherry said.

[WriggleRid3r]

Hoenn Region - Route 104 - Captain Briney's Hut

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"Itadakimas-" Yuuka prayed as she tried to eat the sandwiches, when Lilac, forcibly bursting out of her Pokeball, snatched the sandwich from Yuuka's hands and dropped it back on the plate. "Hey!"

"You can't just take any sandwich and eat it up early!" Lilac growled. "What if you get hungry and you don't have any food leftover?"

"Tsk, that ruined my plan." Yuuka softly said under breath and patted Lilac on her head. "Don't worry, I won't try to eat the sandwiches until everybody's here."

[Major Mario]

Captain Briney's Abode - Hoenn Region - @Wriggle

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Sherry brushed off Yuuka and her Eevee's shenanigans as she prepared a few berries for snacks. She wanted to eat them and be done with it, but she figured eating later would help to keep her up during the trip to Dewford. Plus, once they reached the island, she could admit the party to the Pokemon center and sleep in a nice bed. The woman put her pack back on and turned to the green-haired woman.

"I've got some berries for our Pokemon ready, but that's all I have. I'll have to get some more in Dewford," she explained. "I wonder if Pokemon eat more than just berries?"

[WriggleRid3r]

Hoenn Region - Route 104 - Captain Briney's Hut

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"Well you saw my Kappa eat a salad before so-"

"We're ready to depart!" Captain Briney, his forehead studded with sweat, announced as he entered the hut. "But before that, let's eat. What do we have?"

[Major Mario]

Captain Briney's Abode - Hoenn Region - @Wriggle

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Sherry looked up and gave the good Captain a welcoming smile. Old as he was, he was the one with the boat who could deliver her and Yuuka to Dewford. It wasn't every day that a man showed such generosity and kindness! With a small bow, Sherry gestured to the sandwiches.

"Well, we've got four sandwiches. One chicken, one roast beef, one peanut butter and jelly, and one experimental sandwich." Sherry pointed to said experimental sandwich. "Uses some fruit and a lot of odd berries. I had no idea what I was doing, but I needed to use up the last two slices of bread."

[WriggleRid3r]

Hoenn Region - Route 104 - Captain Briney's Hut

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"I'll take the Roast Beef." Captain Briney snagged the roast beef sandwich and took a bite. "Mmm, delicious."

"Experimental sandwich, huh?" Yuuka took interest in the oddest of the sandwiches. "I'll take it... I'm a vegetarian anyway."

[Major Mario]

Captain Briney's Abode - Hoenn Region - @Wriggle

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"Okay, but be careful. It might be... Spicy, sour, and sweet," Sherry warned Yuuka.

The agent gave Mac and Gregor their meals before letting Claire out to hunt. When she was finished with that, she picked up the spicy chicken and sat down to eat. It seemed odd that the people of this world loved Pokemon so much, yet they had to eat meat. Meat came from mammals, and the only mammals here in this world were pokemon. Unless there were secret chickens running around, Sherry was really eating a Combusken. She contemplated on that for a moment before shrugging and taking a bite of her sandvich.

To hell with meat is murder, Sherry thought. Meat is moist and delicious.