Voicemail/IC and OOC contact;

[islandshore]

"This is Riku. Looks like you just missed me, so leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

If you're here for Training Center business, press 0, and I'll redirect you to our info."

[Should characters press 0, they'll be presented with a list of options:

1. Purchase pass.
2. Arrange battle.
3. Arrange private training.
4. Rental services.
5. Job opportunities.
6. Pokémon roster.

If your character presses 6, the following list will appear:]








[A second list pops up labeled "All-Out Only:"]



[A third and final list pops up labeled "Special Requests:"]



[If a character clicks on a Pokémon, a menu will pop up listing their stats, moves, whether they're available for rent, and their current status. See here for details.]

PGC contact;

[However, that's not all. Riku's set up a secure line, with its own automated message.]

"You've reached the Pokemon Guardian Corps. If you're here to report an emergency, press 1. If you're here to join the cause, press 2. For all other purposes, stay on the line."

[ooc: Please head your comments appropriately with video, text, and voice and note if you're calling for Training Center Arrangements.

For OOC Training Center business, please note which service you'd like to arrange. For rentals, list the Pokémon your character is requesting, what they'll be used for, and the total cost if your char is after more than one. I'm more than happy to handwave pass purchases, since I realize that repeatedly noting purchases could get a little time consuming.

For a job, I'm cool with an IC interview or OOC coordination. Whatever works best.]

Comments

[paopuprincess]

You're... h-heavy!

[Is that how you're gonna win, Riku? Crushing the poor girl to death? She grips his shoulders, trying to pry him off.]

[islandshore]

That's what happens when you work out, Kairi.

[Buuut, he'll cut her some slack. After a couple more seconds, he'll roll to the side, giving her freedom at last!]

[paopuprincess]

[Giving her enough of an opportunity to roll onto his chest.]

Now you're in my trap.

[Time for some tickles of your own, Riku!]

[islandshore]

[...Welp. He should've seen this coming. Riku... tries to put on a brave face at first, but then he starts to squirm a little. And yep, laughter follows.

He's gonna try and grab her hands, though. Yep.]

[paopuprincess]

[Not the hands! They're her one weakness!]

Hey! Hnng--

[Trying to pull herself free.]

[islandshore]

You gonna say the magic words?

['Cause that's what it'll take for him to let go, Kairi. Admit it. He's awesome and totally not a dork.]

[paopuprincess]

You asked for it!

[She squeezes her eyes tight, takes a deep breath and...

Pecks Riku on the cheek.]

[islandshore]

[Bwuh?!

Once he realizes what Kairi's done, Riku flies backwards, face beet red. She's free at last, and Riku's just... staring, wide-eyed. Trying and failing to process the situation.]

[paopuprincess]

Ha! Betcha weren't expecting my secret weapon.

[She might laugh, and even point, but her cheeks are a little red too.]

[islandshore]

Secret... weapon...

[Buh, this is just... weird. Very, very weird and strange and he's just gonna sit there with one hand on his cheek like a doofus.]

[paopuprincess]

So... d'you give up? Is your butt kicked yet?

[Snicker.]

[islandshore]

Yeah, yeah. You win this round.

[He huffs. No point in arguing after that doozy.

...His face is still red.]

[paopuprincess]

And don't you forget it!

[She snickers, and gives him a playful punch in the chest before climbing off of him.]

[islandshore]

[And he'll just... cross his arms, blowing a puff of air and staring at the ceiling.]

So, was there something you wanted to talk about?

[paopuprincess]

Huh?

[She had almost forgotten, in all the excitement.]

Oh, yeah. I was thinking... maybe I should start training my team. I mean, I like them the way they are, but I don't think other trainers are taking me seriously.

[islandshore]

Hmm...

[The thought's crossed his mind before. Training Kairi, that is. After all, she's still inexperienced, and that could spell trouble.]

Well, some people just don't like battling, and that's fine, but I definitely encourage it. After all, you never know when you'll get cornered by a Rocket or attacked by some tough, wild Pokémon.

[paopuprincess]

Well if I'm going to be helping your Guardian club, then I should probably keep up with you.

[islandshore]

Well, all right, but don't expect it to be easy. There's a lot to learn about Pokémon battles, but if you're really up for it, I'll teach you everything from basics to all the small nuances that can change the tide in a fight.

[In other words, he's kind of a nerd and he'll totally take this opportunity to teach her.]

[paopuprincess]

Alright then. Give me what you got, Teach.

[Smirk.]

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[pipers_son]

[What happens when you introduce a ringleader from Victorian England and a clueless Zoroark to chain mail?]

DON'T READ THIS u will get kissed on the nearest possible wednesday by ur crush. Tomorrow will be the best day ever and u will catch a rare pokemon. HOWEVER IF U DONT FORWARD THIS TO AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE bad luck will rear it's ugly head at u!! THIS IS NOT A JOKE. There are consiquences for ignoring this, u will get chased by 50 beedrills and sprayed by a skuntank!!!!11!

**NOTE** The more people U send this to, the better luck you have!

P.S. I did not make this up, someone sent it to me so I am passing it on!

> ENCRYPTED ATTACHMENT: pory-con-invite.txt

[This]

[islandshore]

[It's not Riku who responds to this. He's too busy sparring with Flare, leaving his 'Gear unattended to.

...until now.]



i'm no chump you know

;)

but i know someone who is

thank you for this golden opportunity ♥

[pipers_son]

[Wow, rude, they are not chumps. Probably.]

You're welcome! I hope you get all the good luck!!!!!!

[islandshore]

oh sure. luck. yeah. right.

see, i'm in it for the laughs

but don't worry. you win a gold star. now i got new fodder to fuel the doofus train

chugga chugga, man. and don't you forget it. my teammates are gonna spread this message like one of those virus things

thought I got this. APPARENTLY NOT...

[islandshore]

What, right here? C'mon, if we're gonna make this work, we're gonna need some more space.

[Which is why he's moving towards the door right now. A bedroom is no place for a battle.]

[paopuprincess]

[She shrugs and follows Riku out into the hall.]

So... where then?