The Grand Opening

[driftingmods]

[A large WELCOME sign is hanging from the buildings when you walk into Levanta Town, but that seems to be the only sign that today is any different than any other day. The villagers are simply going about their daily business. However, if they are approached they are more than happy to explain the region as well as they can to any new arrivals.

Welcome to Levanta Town in The Drifting Land!]

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[powerfulwarrior]

[TEAM PLASMA!!!!!

But it's a lady grunt. Still, Team Plasma? No good, no good. To Stoutland's mind, anyways, and he's got no qualms about barking at her.]

Hey Stouts, shh! She'll see us! [See, they're trying to figure up if she's up to no good like the rest of her fellows, but Stouts's a little too serious about protecting his trainer from the likes of you guys. At least he shuts up quick, but she's definitely had to have heard them.]

[cooloutfits]

[ No worries, Hilbert! She is the worst grunt. By which I mean she has more interest in clothes than "freeing Pokemon" or "taking over Unova" or whatever it is the team's supposed to do. The reason she joined? She damn rocks that outfit, and playing a ~noble knight~ with a ~noble goal~ is fun, too. If you ask her though, Unova's doing just fiiiine already.

... And she's going to jump up at that bark a little. WAS THAT AIMED AT HER OH GOD ARE THERE SOME WILD HERDIERS AROUND SHE CAN'T HANDLE DOG POKEMON FOR LIFE. And that girl had a Herdier, too, which just brings back all the bitter memories. OH, THE PAIN OF DEFEAT.

Anyway, she'll quickly turn around, trying to find the source of barking and- ]

B-Boy, you should control your Pokemon! You wouldn't want to let it attack a lady now, would you?

[ ... Yeah, sorry Hilbert, she's noticed you. Or well, her Purrloin has. SHE WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY DOGS THAT SIZE AROUND HER THAT IS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST CAT POKEMON ]

[powerfulwarrior]

[Perhaps there's time for friendship yet, then!

-- THAT CAT IS ANOTHER THING THOUGH NO WAY IS THAT CAT BEING HIS TRAINER'S FRIEND STOUTLAND WILL NOT ALLOW IT but he will not chase after it like a pup, oh no, he will merely growl at the little tyrant!!!

Having been found out, however, Hilbert scratches the back of his head and keeps an eye on the grunt.]

Not unless they're doing something fishy, and I wouldn't let him do anything that'd hurt one... Just catch the bad guys, you know? [Not that all Plasmas were bad, some of them genuinely seemed to want to help, then there were some that just used it as an excuse to take Pokémon, and then there's N so...] You don't look like you're doing anything bad though. Are you?

[cooloutfits]

[ IT'S FRIENDSHIP TIME! Well I mean.

--YOU DOGS ARE THE TYRANTS AND BARBARIANS, SHE WILL NEVER BE MAKING FRIENDS WITH A DOG LIKE YOU. All you get is a short hiss and a stare full of disdain. Dogs, really! No wonder your trainer is a boy, you males are all muscle and no brain.

And the Purrloin's partner just going to eye you a bit surprisedly. Something fishy? Bad guys? Well that could never relate to her, but something keeps bothering her. It's just... that hair colour, and that cap, and those clothes... They all seem strangely familiar. Has she seen you before? ]

Of course I'm not doing anything bad, boy! Unless trying to get used to... all this [she makes a gesture outlining the surroundings to explain what exactly "all this" is] can be considered bad. In which case you should really re-think your definitions of good and bad. Besides, I'm obviously too pretty to be bad.

[ ... I'm sorry. She has some pretty big ego there. ]

[powerfulwarrior]

[-- OH NO NU HUH CATS ARE DICTATORS OF THE WORLD AND THE DOGS ARE HOLY PROTECTORS AGAINST YOU FELINE FIENDS. If he wasn't so well trained, he'd be after that Purrloin faster than a Herdier.

And no waaaay there's definitely no way this could be a protagonist that beat her butt into the ground, of course not.]

You are pretty cute, but appearances can be deceiving. [Let him stroke it a little. Hilbert knows cute girls when he sees them, even if he's not exactly romantically inclined. Just country charming.] Especially when it comes to Team Plasma.

purrloin and stoutland are best enemies forever

[cooloutfits]

[--BUT IF CATS STILL ARE DICTATORS OF THE WORLD DOESN'T THAT MEAN YOU DOGS AREN'T EVEN DOING A GOOD JOB OF YOUR 'HOLY PROTECTING'. Besides, cats are cute. You can't win against cute.

... Well, the one that beat her bu- defeated her by cheating! was a girl, but you do sort of look like her. Maybe. If she looks hard enough. Are you a brother of hers? ]

Hmmm, so you have heard of us already? [ She'll let those implications that team Plasma are bad slide, though. Not everyone can understand the noble goals and blah blah blah this is supposed to be Ghetsis' work. ] I am part of the Team Plasma, indeed!

[ That stare could probably be a bit menacing, if it wasn't for the fact that you probably have a full team of Pokemon and she only has a Purrloin. ]

... But I will assure you, I am not here on Team business. They're the ones who left me in the Pinwheel Forest, anyway.

[ Pout pout. ]

yes i agree

[powerfulwarrior]

[Dogs are fluffy and loyal! You can't beat that combo!

Brother? No way. Alternate Universe/Genderbend of her? Certainly.

Blah blah HILBERT GETS THEIR INTENTIONS, IT'S JUST THEIR MEMBERS ARE KIND OF WRONG SOMETIMES. Boo on your stare, sister, he's not afraid of any of you.] Whoa, haven't heard that name in a while. I thought you guys would've moved onto Relic Castle or something like that to get the other stone.

I am totally shipping it. also guys what if your trainers *do* become friends

[cooloutfits]

[ Cats are fluffy and cute. And loyal, if you treat them well and know how to do it.

... No, you're her brother now. What is that alternative universe nonsense you're talking about? You're her brother. That's totally the only way people can resemble each other. Totally.

WELL SHE CAN'T DISAGREE SOME OF THE MEMBERS DO STUPID THINGS, REALLY
Not her, though. She's totes the smartest. Or well, more like smart enough not to do something like stealing Pokemon from a helpless kid. That's just... rude.
And you could be afraid. Just out of decency. ]

... Relic Castle? No, last time I checked we were supposed to get something from the Nacrene museum.

guys if they do you realize you can't be enemies right...

[powerfulwarrior]

[Dogs are the most loyal companions from East to West, North to South, and all cats do is sleep.

Oh yeah sure definitely all right. They're siblings.

Ooooh, he'd like her for sure. No stealing Pokémon = good person to him. And no.]

... Nacrene Museum? [Huh... He'd checked it out before battle Lenora and had thought it was kind of odd there was a stone--

A stone.

Why hadn't he thought of that earlier!? Because he's not smart! And thought that it was in Relic Castle! That stone would awaken the great Dragon of legend, wouldn't it? Well now, he is quite pleased with himself for figuring this out and wondering if that's what she's talking about, or maybe going back to steal something other than that skeleton.]

A stone?

they'll totally still be enemies. in secret. THE TRAINERS WILL NEVER KNOW

[cooloutfits]

[ I am sorry but cats can sleep in your lap and purr and how can you even resist that. They're adorable and it helps with everything.

SEE SHE WAS RIGHT. No silly things like AUs or something. Those don't even exist anyway.

Well, she sure is a good person! Not a good trainer, though, sadly. Or maybe not. Maybe she just should reconsider her career choices.

... Tilting her head at that question. ]

No, it was some kind of a skeleton, I think? Why do you ask?

RIGHT. cats and dogs will never get along!!!

[powerfulwarrior]

[Haha, yeah, when was the last time a cat braved snowstorms to rescue trapped hikers? Hm? Never!

A career change to a model, she's got the face for it.

... Staaaaring.]

You must've been left in that forest a long time.

THEY FIGHT WHEN THEIR TRAINERS AREN'T LOOKING it's like forbidden hate or something

[cooloutfits]

[ That's because cats aren't huge balls of drooling fur. And they have enough brains not to do something that's impossible for them.

... Hilbert no stop stroking her ego
What if she start assuming things, huh?

... And what's with that stare. ]

I would say so! Isn't it just so rude of them to leave a lady alone for more than one hour? And here I thought there were some decent guys on the team.

[ ... You guys are probably talking about different kinds of 'long time'. She got to the island a couple of hours after the events of Pinwheel Forest. ]

i'm down with this PURRLOIN WILL BE SKINNED

[powerfulwarrior]

[Weaklings.

Oh she's welcome to assume. He won't get it unless she pounds it into his head.]

That is pretty awful. If I'd known, I would've come back to help.

[Man, staying in the forest for what, months? Poor woman must've been mugging kids for their food. He's just after Dragonspiral Tower and headed for Relic Castle, so...]

oh wow RUDE MAN that's not how you fight with ladies have some shame dog

[cooloutfits]

[ Creatures of beauty and grace, you mean.

... You're pretty dense for someone who can flirt so openly. Then again, teenage boys. ]

Oh, it's always so nice to meet a real gentleman. You could teach our boys a thing or two, you know.

[ She can't even mug kids for food, man, that's how bad a trainer she is.
Also you think too well of her if you really think she could stay in a place like the forest for too long without deciding to go back to the Nacrene city. Of course, Plasma's made an unpleasant impression there, but gee, she could just change her clothes. ]

her fur will be a good bed-liner

[powerfulwarrior]

[Hairballs and bad tempers.

Teenage boys is right, he's just a natural lady's man. By which I mean, he compliments without romantic meaning.]

I'd be glad to! It's not right to leave a lady alone anywhere, much less in a forest. Unless she wanted to be alone, but you don't seem like you did. You're okay now though, right?

[At least you're not kind-hearted to the point of helping the enemy. He wouldn't steal Pokémon for them, but he'd certainly do other things.]

you males are pointlessly violent creatures

[cooloutfits]

[ At least they don't drool all over the place and make a fuss out of everything.

Hilbert, you do realize you're going to be covered in girls if you keep this up.
Or maybe not, if you're lucky. ]

I appreciate your concern, boy. But indeed, I am fine now!

[ And a little pause. ]

Still not used to this place, though. Have you been here for long?

[ Hey, no need to forget you're on the opposite sides. Then again, no need to care about it too much, either. You gotta help each other out in a new place, right? ]

grrrr

[powerfulwarrior]

[That's because cats don't do anything.

He wouldn't mind. He likes making friends.]

I've been here about as long as anyone, I guess. An hour's best guess.

[Right! And he's more than willing to help out anyone in need.]

hissssss

[cooloutfits]

[ They do things. Things your inferior dog brain can't comprehend. Besides, even not doing anything is better than doing dog things.

She wouldn't, either! Whether it's friends or frienemies a-tiny-bit-more-than-friends, she's pretty much open to anyone who's not being too hostile and treating her nicely. ]

Oh, same here. It looks like everyone's arrived here an hour ago or so. Have you inspected the town yet?

[ AND THEN EVERYTHING WAS MADE OF FRIENDSHIP
Or well, friendly neutrality, I suppose. ]

ruff ruff!!

[powerfulwarrior]

[Weak comeback, furball!

She's a good girl! There's hope yet!]

A bit. I went to Landorus's Shrine and gave thanks for an awesome new adventure, talked to the locals, but not much else. I've kind of been meeting people I know.

[Well, it's a start.]

mreow!!

[cooloutfits]

[ Your unevolved form is weak! Plus, you're a furpile.

Well, except she's working for teen!Ghetsis now, but it should be fiiiine, he's not crazy yet. ]

Landorus's Shrine... I suppose I'll have to pay it a visit later. Sadly, I haven't got the chance to meet any of my friends! You do remind me of someone I know, though.

[ Yep, a pretty nice start.
Besides she's already kind of planning sleepovers with Hilda. :|b Have I mentioned she's totally good at being a member of a villainous team? ]

[powerfulwarrior]

[I have a majestic mustache.

Yeah, that should be fiiiine. As long as he's not taking over the world or anything like that, no one should have any problems with him!]

Yeah? Who?

[Oh, she's the best at it. Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer, am i right? B)]

if purrloin and stoutland were human everyone would think they're totally secretly in love :|a

[cooloutfits]

[ You mean those things growing out of your furpile of a face that you barely avoid tripping over while running and collect all the dirt from the ground with? You dogs sure have some ridiculous definitions of 'majestic'.

He'll probably be too busy being tsundere taking care of his not!son to take over anything. ]

... One girl. She wore a cap similiar to yours, had the same hair colour and also had a... dog.

[ Mayhaps. B) Or she's just silly. ]

8|a just trying to deny their feelings for each other because they don't wanna be judged

[powerfulwarrior]

[Watch where your paws step, or you might just go right off the edge of this region.

But what if his not!son is determined to make this a refuge/paradise for Pokémon and keep Trainers + Pokémon strictly separated with a wall or something?]

Oh, Hilda! She's a great gal, not to mention an awesome battler. We kick a lot of butt together in the Subway.

and then they're all "slap slap" and everyone's like "hey where's the kiss part KISS NOW"

[cooloutfits]

[ You try not to trip over your 'majestic' mustache and fall over the edge while running after a thrown stick.

... Bitty!N no. Better stick to being adorable and trying to get your not!dad to dere at you. ]

Wait, you've met?

and they're like "what no"

[powerfulwarrior]

[Careful, people have a habit of forgetting you're in closed rooms.

And once he's got him wrapped around his finger...]

Yeah, she's my battle partner. When'd you meet her?