A rather nice day [OPEN]

[Eric Sutton]

Eric has woken up in his small apartment later than he intended. By the looks of the sun filtering in through the blinds it must already be noon. Groaning, Eric rolled onto his side, tossing the covers off. A sound of complaint was heard from the Budew who had taken up a spot under the covers near Eric's stomach. The small pokemon pulled a blanket back over her and emitted a deep sigh.

Eric's Petilil on the other hand was no where to be seen. Shaking the sleep from his eyes, the man carefully removed himself from his bed without distrubing his Budew further. Walking into the small kitchen, Petilil was sitting on the counter watching water boiling on the stove. It was an almost everyday thing, with Eric waking up late and Petilil having tea ready for him.

Wordless, Eric sat down, putting his head in his hands. It wasn't that he was tired, having fallen asleep early the night before, it was simply that yesterday had been quite the adventure. The trio had left early in the morning to explore the nearby jungles. As per usual, Budew had run off and gotten lost. Leaving Eric and Petilil to frantically search for her.

Within moments the whistling of the teapot could be heard and the small grass pokemon pulled it from the burner. Carefully balancing the the scalding hot pot in her stubby hands she jumped from the counter to the table. Three cups had already been set, along with a small tea set. The one his mother had given him, Eric noted, flashing a smile towards Petilil.

The duo drank their tea in silence, as they did every morning. After his cup was empty, Petilil cleaned the table and set the dishes in the sink. She than preceded into Eric's room, to wake her "sister." Groaning and pokespeak could be heard, but eventually the little Budew emerged, stretching her body and yawning. "Mornin' Budew." Eric said, standing up and heading towards his room, "There's a bit of leftovers from last night in the fridge if you're hungry... I'm going to be going out in a bit. You're free to join us." Adian said, as if she wouldn't come.

Half an hour later the trio was walking the streets of Kinomi Town. It was a Monday so the shop was closed, and nothing needed to be done until later that evening. It wasn't long until they hit the berry field. It was early spring but green stalks were already beginning to show. The tempature was warm enough to not need a jacket, which Eric was greatful for, having forgotten his at home.

Following the well worn path through the brambles, Eric kept an eye on his Budew who was already racing along. "Don't go too far ahead!" Eric called out, knowing she wouldn't listen. "Hey, Petilil, keep an eye on her please? I'm not trying to have a repeat of what happened yesterday."

[Tanith Richter]

Tnaith walked into the Ranger station, Dragonite following close behind. As the door swung shut behind the pair, the woman looked up at the operator that was sitting behind the desk, answering phone calls and dispatching rangers as they trickled in for the first shift. Today seemed like a rather busy day, only one other ranger was in the station, and that was only because she was getting her stylus recharged before heading out as well. Tanith smiled at the two women, “Morning, guys. It’s great to see everyone gone before I even have a chance to wake up.” Her good-natured grumbling didn’t deter the two women from laughing.

The ranger finished her recharging and headed out of the door, “Morning, boss. I’m off already, enjoy the coffee!”

Tanith smiled and shot back, “Does it taste like tar again?” The woman’s laughter stayed in the building even after she had flown away with her Pidgey.

Tanith walked back to the counter, “Where is everyone, why is it so busy today, and do I have to go anywhere?” She waited patiently as the operator finished fielding another call, and then turned back to the leader of the district.

“That was a man from Kinomi Town. He said there seems to be an injured Pokemon in the forest.”

Tanith nodded and glanced around at the empty room, “I supposed everyone else is gone as well?” The operator nodded, and Tanith grabbed her stylus from where she had left it to charge, “I’m out of here.” She headed back out of the door, then turned back, “What kind of Pokemon am I looking for?”

The operator raised an eyebrow, “A Pikachu, it seems.”

Tanith nodded and then let the door slam shut as she left again. “Come on, Dragonite, you heard her!” The Dragonite nodded and allowed Tanith to sit on its back before launching into the air.

A few minutes later, Tani and Dragonite landed near the edge of the forest, the smell of berries wafting through the air, “Let’s go find it, right?” With that, Tanith set out into the forest, finding a path and sticking to it. After a few minutes of nothing, Tanith heard a voice ahead, and hurried forward, only to see a man and his Pokemon out for a walk, “Have you seen an injured Pikachu anywhere, sir?”

[Virginia Briant]

Virginia woke up early like every day. It was just six am and the sun was barely beginning to rise. Walking out into the kitchen she began cooking her pokemon's food. Once done she filled the four seperate bowls and set them on the table than walked into her room and woke her pokemon up. Star was the first to wake up she was the easiest. The young Riolu headed out into the kitchen. Shortly after the other three woke up. Mime Jr., Ditto and Chatot all headed for the kitchen. Once they where taken care of she made the beds and headed back out and started on her and McKenzie's breakfast.

It was almost seven thirty by the time she was done and by than she heard her sister stirring. She smiled and put eggs, bacon, and french toast on two plates and set them on the table. The table was large big enough for six. as her sister came out she hugged her and kissed her forehead. "I have to go out today. I'm leaving you at the neighbors with Lilac, and Nyla. Star and Flower are coming with me. So hurry up and eat."

Once everyone was fed washed and dressed she delivered her sister and her Chatot and Mime Jr. to the neighbors than headed for the berry fields. Ditto took the form of a caterpie and hid under her hair like usual. While Riolu walked at her side.

Eventually the two reached the berry field. and she could see Eric up ahead. Smiling she picked up her pace and cried out. "Eric, hey Eric hows it going?" As she got closer she noticed there was someone else with him a ranger. As she walked up to his side she nodded politely. "Hello Ranger what brings you out to these here parts?"

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[Eric Sutton]

Eric could have swore he had seen Budew a second ago. But that was a second ago, and now she was lost among the new growth. Perhaps if she had been a different color, she wouldn't get lost so easily. As Eric angrily muttered about leashes and spray painting her orange, a fimiliar voice could be heard behind him. Keeping his eyes where he last saw Budew he muttered to Petilil, "Find her please."

Turning, Eric saw a familiar face coming towards him. "Oh, hey there Virginia!" He called out, waving towards her. "Just tryin' to find Budew.... I don't honestly now why I even take her out sometimes." Eric said, turning his back towards Virgina and continusing to look for her.

A moment later a soft chirping sounds of sorts could be heard and a budew was hoisted up into the air, above the new growth of the berriy plants. "Bu.... budew." The pokemon grumbled as she was carried by her sister. Leaning down, Eric picked up his wayward Budew and put her in the crook of his arm, allowing Petilil to jump up and rest in the nook of his other arm.

This time, Eric turned back towards Virgina with a smile, "Found 'em, hah." He joked, his lopsided grin lighting up his eyes. It was just then that a ranger swooped down in front of the standing pair. "Morning ma'am." Eric said politely, "An injured pokemon?" He asked, rather concered, "I haven't seen or heard anything but... I could offer my assitance? Though, I don't really think you need it." Eric rambled on, pointing his eyes in the direction of her pokemon.

[Tanith Richter]

Two points... Tani was there before Virginia, and she was walking, not flying.