Thread 5: Two birds with one stone (quietblack)

[stalkerwithacap]

[The two birds being: 1) relieving frustration, and 2) getting back in shape after recent events made him laze around too much.
So he's training. Again. Thankfully it's not as violent as the last time you might've found him at it, but he's used the fact that the girls were occupied with Beryl and Sapphire is sleeping to go out and get a good workout, and now he's gone to practicing hits and dodges. The dummy's back, in a better state than last time.
He's not caught up in it as much as last time so he'll probably feel anyone approaching]

Comments

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

Yeah, he already seems a lot happier.

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

[hair-- well, hat ruffle, however that works]
They're lucky to have a trainer like you.

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

[He blushes a little and smiles]

...Thanks.

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

... you know, I kinda felt guilty when I got Spark.

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

How come?

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[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

Had to catch her the hard way...
Well, she was my first. I'd just gotten here and it was my first time really dealing with pokemon... [chuckle] It's kinda scary in a way, when everyone is a trainer and could trash you without any trouble...
And yeah one of your doubles helped me catch her, but I hated hurting her...

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[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

Kinda weird since I don't normaly give a damn about people at large, huh?

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

It's not weird. Pokemon bring that side out of mmany people. [He smiles and scratches his head.] Not sure I'd be able to do it. Haven't managed to actually catch a Pokemon yet.

[He thinks for a moment.]

Are there a lot of strong trainers here?

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

[laugh] Maybe you're too nice to catch them.
And yeah, looks like it. At least the Gold and Silver I've seen here are pretty damn badass. And your double looks pretty strong, too.

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

[He grumbles a bit.] Not really a good quality if I'm aiming to be a good trainer...

...Wonder how long they've been at it.

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

Depends. What's your goal, to cath'em all, or to have a knit team?

[stretches] From what I've gathered, my double's been at it for years. Touya started about a year ago I think? You'd have to ask him, I can't remember?

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

Haven't... really thought of what my goal is. Other than... y'know...

[Nod.] I'd like to see them in battle someday.

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

You're better off with guys you can trust for that, right?
[and since they've reached the house he opens the door, keeping it open in a mock galant manner]

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

That's true.

[He gives a small laugh as he steps through the door.] Thanks.

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[icanhazdatbolt.livejournal.com]

[Don't mind the kitty, she's sleeping in a corner of the sofa with her BFF and sister or sorts snuggled against her]

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[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

[closing the door]
So, want something to drink?

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

[That pokepile is pretty cute~ He smiles at them before answering.]

Yeah, that'd be great.

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

Coffee? Chocolate? Think I have some tea left somewhere, unless Ruby drank it...

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

Chocolate sounds good.

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

Sure thing!
[and he starts heating milk. He, on the other hand, gets himself coffee]
Growth stunt or not, I love this stuff.

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

Haven't had coffee before. Hear it's real bitter though.

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

Depends how you drink it. I like it that way, but some people add tons of milk or cream in it.
[dumps some sugar in]
IMO It's best when it's bitter and sweet.

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

I should try it sometime. But I like things sweet.

... ..."IMO"?

[stalkerwithacap.livejournal.com]

"In My Opinion". Sorry.
[nudges his cup a bit] You can try it while I finish yours? But yeah if you like it sweet you might be better off with a Starbucks one or something. They have some with caramel in it.

[quietblack.livejournal.com]

[...What's Starbucks?

He pulls the cup over and gives it a wary look. After a moment he takes a sip, then immediately puts it down and pushes it back over with a grimace.] Thanks, but I think I'll stick with the chocolate for now.