[Shane Norwood]

Why he was still here, one might ask. Does Shane even really need a reason at this point? Probably not. Either way, he would likely say that he's been on the hunt for something...special...

As for what sort of special something that was, he'd probably refuse to go into detail about it, nor would he want to try to even find the words for it. It was a merely a hunch. Instinct. Impulse. That's all it was really. The only two things in this world that truly kept him going.

His instincts and impulse would drag him further into the manor, with Gladius close behind. What else he may find here was yet to be known or seen. But the boy had a feeling that it was indeed...special...

{still on the hunt for that ditto! teddiursa with pickup has a bad feeling about this expedition...}

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The "Everything" Hatch Count: 5 of 5

[Kitten4u]

At least you can pretend



Species: Zorua
Gender: Female
Ability: Illusion
~Moves~
Foul Play
Night Daze
Agility
Punishment

[Shane Norwood]

Whatever this special thing that he couldn't even begin to describe was, it didn't seem to be here. At least not right now. How sad for this search for that 'something' to end on a sour note like this. Gladius didn't appear to be too bummed about it though. Honestly, does he even have emotions!? Shane couldn't tell for sure, nor did it even matter to either of them.

He found himself back in the kitchen where he just disposed of...somewhat...literal garbage just moments prior, seated at one end of a rectangular table. Gladius moved over to the next room to scout the premises, as he would normally do whenever Shane decided that it was time for a break. His body grew heavy, his vision blurred, and falling into a soundless slumber.

Upon waking after what would turn out to be a near half-hour power nap, eyes shot wide open at the sight of what was in front of him. A black fox standing atop the table. Startled by this, Shane popped up from the chair he had napped on, knocking it over in the process and thus him hitting the deck rather hard.

So much for Gladius's scouting ability. The Pawniard ran over see what was going on, and what does he see? His trainer seated on the dusty floor below as the fox nuzzled his arms and legs. "It's cool, I guess it was just...uh...looking for a...cuddle buddy...?" The fox propped up, now engaging in a stare-down with the bladed pokemon, seemingly unfazed his Gladius's demeanor.

After the brief staring contest - in which Gladius would prevail - the furry creature proceeded to nuzzle the stoic warrior. Gladius didn't seem to bothered by this though.

"Okay...? Make that two cuddle buddies..."

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Zorua has been befriended!
Zorua has been captured!