[Felicity Fosse]

It had been a while since Felicity had taken the time to come back to her old stomping grounds.  Not that she would actually go around stomping on the graves, she wasn't that macabre.  During her time at the Academy, however, she would often spend time in the areas near her dorm.  The graves were no exception.  In fact, she would find herself there often, as though she was trying to get as close to the spiritual world as she could manage.  At the very least she found it would often make her feel at peace more than anywhere else did, as though she could feel her sister on the other side of the veil pushing back.

She told herself that it was just silly to think that way, but she couldn't help it.  Ghosts obviously existed, there was no ignoring that.  Marion floating at her side was proof.  Who was to say human ghosts couldn't not only appear, but communicate as well?  All Felicity needed was one minute.  That's all she so desperately wanted.

This time she wasn't here for that, though.  After all that had gone on in the past few weeks, between seeing her killer and joining a practical gang, she wanted to clear her head.  This had always been the best place for her to do that since moving to Harmonia Island, so here she was.  She had dressed somewhat "normally" for her, a short length black dress with pink embroidery and black lace around the collar and edges of the long sleeves that covered her arms completely, pink stockings that matched said embroidery and lace, black ankle-high boots, a large pendant that hung at her throat, and one of her pink clutches slung over her shoulder.  Her Shuppet could sense her unease, and floated around her trainer, trying to give her a worthwhile distraction and draw her attention away from the chaos that was her head.  

Smiling, Felicity lifted her covered arms and plucked the Pokemon out of the sky, holding her in her arms.  Marion feigned indignation and squirmed, to which Felicity began to laugh and shake her head.  "You goof, I know perfectly well that if you didn't want to be held I wouldn't be holding you.  I do, however, appreciate the distraction.  You've always been so sweet to me."  Sticking her tongue out, the Pokemon then beamed and snuggled into her trainer's arms, eyes closed as she apparently began to doze away.  Another thing her Pokemon was obviously bluffing about, considering the little thing hardly ever slept.  Ever.  While people lying always infuriated her, whenever Marion did it it was endearing.  After all, she knew that nine times out of ten it was just the Pokemon being silly to try and cheer her up.  

Pokemon never lied for the same reason a Human did, either.  When a human did it, it was usually to be malicious.

Her mood began to darken at those thoughts, and Marion squirmed in her arms to try and draw her attention out of it.  Looking down at the ghost Pokemon, Felicity smiled and patted her on the head.  "You're right, we're here to expend some energy, we shouldn't be holding it in on petty aggravations that don't even exist in the moment.  What do you think, Mary, should we try to find some trouble to get into at the school while we're nearby?"  She of course wouldn't dare do something like that now, especially since she was technically in an illegal organization, but it was fun to muse about.  

What sounded like footsteps nearby drew her attention, and she stopped in her tracks, narrowing her eyes in that direction.  "Hello?  Who's there?"  The fog was dense enough that she couldn't make out the exact features, but she could see that they looked... eccentric.  Not that she had any place to talk, of course.

{Personally looking for a Sableye, or, if I'm somehow crazy lucky, a Spiritomb~}

[Sebastian Foxx]

SEBASTIAN.FOXX

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Sebastian and his entourage were already stationed in the graveyard; he with his back set to rest comfortably against one of the many tombstones that spotted the meadow. Flowers and weeds sprung up in patches, here and there, and everywhere like dabs of color on a canvas' and Bastian had taken a seat to admire and immortalize them. His hand shifted across his sketchbook with a nearly-inaudible swishing sound; sketch, sketch, erase. Amber brown eyes were flick up, then down as Link and Sin played hide-and-seek in patches of overgrown grass. The daylight was fading fast behind the horizon, spilling streams of purple and gold across the skyline in a display that was worthy of an artist's envy; dusks and dawns were one of the most beautiful sights known to mankind--or so Sebastian believed, anyway.

The sound of voices nearby drew the attention of all three occupants; Link and Sin sneaked behind gravestones, peering out occasionally before darting back behind them. It was Sin who snuck closer and closer to the pair, levitating through the thick grave-fog that had fallen in a blanketing veil across grave, soil, and Sebastian alike. He too caught the sound of footsteps from another location--or was that two? Sebastian licked a finger and put it's moisture to the air, testing it for the sudden introduction of a chill, or a change--ghost pokemon had a tendency to futz with the world around them when they moved and Bastian was quite in tune with that fact. His sketchbook and pencil were both placed beside him before he stood up to assess the situation and brush the wrinkles out of his suspender'd slacks and white, pink-lined button-up.

Sebastian didn't reply. He just watched, and waited, gaze dragging slow across the graveyard, pondering on just who or what else was out there with them--and where were Link and Sin? Then he settled his stare on the woman and her pokemon--he'd observed their bond briefly--it was commendable, acceptable even but that wasn't his primary concern right then...

{ Seeking Houndour (1st choice), Duskull (2nd choice) }

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348 words (Moderate) • ♫♪ Haunting ♪♫ • CLOSED -- Sebastian/Felicity/MODS

[Eri]

Behold!




Species: Sableye
Gender: Female
Ability: Keen Eye
~Moves~
Power Gem
Shadow Claw
Feint Attack
Fury Swipes





Species: Houndour
Gender: Male
Ability: Early Bird
~Moves~
Feint Attack
Flamethrower
Roar
Odor Sleuth

[Felicity Fosse]

At the sight of the other Pokemon, Marion frilled out to try and make herself look bigger before sticking her tongue out at the Gastly. Felicity reached up and patted her silly Pokemon on the head, smiling to the Gastly. Her eyes blinked over to the other trainer that she had saw to begin with, and she tilted her head. “Wait a moment, I’ve seen you before. Back at headquarters, if I remember correctly, right?” She refrained from saying what headquarters, of course. In case she was remembering incorrectly, she didn’t want to announce to someone that she was a member of an illegal group. Either way, judging from his Pokemon and his choice of hangouts, it seemed they had the same interests.

Before she could make any more small talk, her arms broke out in goosebumps as she looked around. Frowning, she narrowed her eyes as two more figures emerged from the fog. The two seemed to be without trainers as they chattered amongst one another, but when they caught sight of the two trainers and the other Pokemon, they both stopped in their tracks. The Houndour began to growl, and the Sableye hissed angrily. Felicity supposed they weren’t too pleased that their “territory” was being infiltrated.

“I guess we’ll have to wait to talk for a moment. If it’s the same to you, I’d love to add a Sableye to my team, so I’ll be taking her. You’re welcome to the Houndour, but if you’re not up for a battle I should be able to take it after.” Opening her arms, she let Marion float out from them. She seemed focused as she looked at the other ghost type, still frilling herself out to make herself look even bigger. It didn’t do much to make her look more ferocious, but she was prepared to protect her trainer, and that’s what mattered. “Marion, Will-O-Wisp first.”

The Shuppe’s multicolored eyes glowed as she floated in the air, before multiple colored flames appeared around her and darted towards the Sableye. It tried to dodge around them, but the magical fire latched onto it. The Sableye let out a small cry from the burn, instinctively charging Marion with it’s claws in an attempt to scratch her up in revenge. It managed to swipe a whole five times, which showed it’s good luck─however, also showed how little it got into fights with other ghost types as the attack just slid through Marion without dealing a lick of damage.

The sableye flinched as the burn began to hurt it, eyes surprised that it’s foe took no damage from its normally strong attack. “Phantom Force now, Marion,” Felicity nodded. Marion seemed to laugh slightly, before sinking into the ground and disappearing into the shadows. The Sableye looked around, slightly panicked. It held up a hand and generated a shiny red gem, slamming it into the ground in an attempt to damage the shadow, flinching again from the fire damage. Instead, from behind the Sableye, Marion re-materialized and assaulted the other ghost Pokemon with the very shadows she had hidden inside.

Falling to it’s knees but determined not to be out of the fight, it turned and slashed out at Marion with it’s claws once more, this time however, they were coated in shadows as well. Marion let out a slight yelp, backing away from the other Pokemon. The Sableye was hurt once more by the burn, this time barely holding itself up. Taking the opportunity graciously, Felicity reached into her bag and pulled out a customized Pokeball, red with strange letters on it, and threw it at the wild Pokemon. It shook a few times as the Sableye tried it’s best to avoid capture, but eventually sat silently.

Walking over to scoop her Shuppet back up into her arms, Felicity looked her over quickly to make sure she was okay. Not seeing any grievous wounds, she patted the small Pokemon on the head. “You did great, Mary. Hopefully we won’t have to do any more fighting.” As her Pokemon snuggled into her arms, Felicity bent and picked up her new Pokemon. She looked over to see how the semi-stranger was faring, and if he had decided to fight the other Pokemon after all. Felicity had a feeling he did.