5th Run // The Festive City of Opulent Charm!

[rambling_runner]

Who: Ash and Anyone in Goldenrod
Where: Goldenrod City
When: Monday 22nd onwards
Summary: Ash has made it to the city! Someone stop him
Rating: There'll be swearing and jackassery

Log:
[ ACTION > DEPARTMENT STORE ]

Big department stores like this weren't exactly mind-blowing to Ash. What was however, was the fact that he might be able to afford this shit, and so much of it was geared towards Pokemon. He had no idea Pokemon could evolve using items, or could learn attacks through...discs? As he wanders around, looking at everything very curiously and noting the prices, he's accompanied by his Kirlia and his Eevee. Diarmuid is also taking in all the items and sights...but is also keeping an eye on Macavity, who keeps trying to get behind the counters and display cases. Only to be caught and levitated to sit in the hood of Ash's jacket.
"Hey, dya know what Pokemon evolve using this stuff? I know about Eevees- Macavity stay put will ya? - but I dunno what else does?"


[ ACTION > ROOFTOPS ]

Ash stretched his hands over his head, beaming. They'd finally made it to the city and he was ...'admiring the architecture'. More accurately, he was taking a good look at where he could jump up and get access to the roofs. He soon found a place and stretched, making sure his backpack was secure and checking his laces. Danny copied his stretching to a tee as Fionn watched curiously. He hadn't taken part to parkouring before. And Ash began to run, keeping an easy pace as he hauled himself up onto the roofs, eagerly followed by cheerful Danny and a curious Fionn.

(Aaand if you're on a balcony or spend your time looking up, you might spot him running by! Feel free to say hi or try and catch up if you enjoy rooftop runs too)


[ ACTION > MILLING AROUND / FRIEND SHOUT OUTS ]

[ Hey! We just hit the city!! :D We're looking for the inn right now...and YOU if you wanna say hi! I get if you're busy today though. We'll see you soon either way, yeah? ]

Since arriving, Ash had texted certain friends of his who he knew to be in the city in the hopes of meeting up with them soon. And well...he might be on the lookout for them too as he wanders around. With Danny at his side, using his aura to feel out the city, they were both enjoying the scenery and getting to know their way around while getting eye, ear and aura sense out for their friends.

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[Action - General milling around!]

[thenightsky]

Noctis had gotten Ash's message and after sending out a reply--I'll be on the streets once I'm done with work! I'll keep an eye out for you!--he'd finished up his shift at the Inn with a renewed spirit. He hadn't gotten to see Ash and his crew since Prom and while they did talk all the time, it was going to be great to see them.

Clocking out, Noctis had darted outside and immediately released Bean and Shepard, both looking equally as excited as their trainer. Carbuncle poked his head up and out of Noct's jacket, chirping in delight though he really had no idea why everyone was so excited.

Something good was going on!

Shepard immediately set to tracking, leading her companions along the streets in a search for Ash and Danny.

[rambling_runner]

As they turned a corner, Danny suddenly thrust his arm out to stop Ash. He could sense someone! He gave an excited boof and tore off, Ash quickly giving chase. "Hey, Danny, wait up-!"

Danny only paused occasionally to focus, getting a sense of his friends before taking off again. Ash bumped into him, accidentally dropping a pokeball and releasing Macavity, who gave an eager cry - before being scooped up and carried as Ash kept up with Danny. EXCITING! But then Danny cheated and took off down an alley, easily leaping over the dead-end to get tot he other side. Ash groaned. He could clear it but not with Macavity in his hands...

Skidding around a corner, Danny gave a cheer as he found them! "Bean!" He shouted, dashing over and sliding to a stop. He completely ignored everyone else to take Bean's paw and kiss it, winking up to her. "It's been too long!"

[thenightsky]

Shepard had been leading them towards the corner that Danny came around, the Lycaroc sidestepping just in time to give the Lucario a clear path to his lady as she let out a muffled snicked. Said Snorlax brightened at the sight of Danny, letting him take her paw before she leaned down to bump their heads together.

"Way too long. It's good to see you," she rumbled back before she was promptly scooping him up to hug him properly.

"Danny!" Noctis greeted as he caught up to them only to pause and glance around as Carbuncle let out a happy twill in greeting. "Where's Ash?"

[rambling_runner]

Danny's tail wagged as he was gently headbutted and then hugged, returning the embrace gleefully.

Wait, someone was talking to him. Glancing at Noctis he gestured behin- wait wasn't Ash there a moment ago? ...oh well. He'll get there eventually. Now let him resume hugging Bean.

A few minutes later and Ash does appear in sight of Shepard, panting a little from trying to keep up with Danny. He recognised Shepard's sweet hat and cape combo and waved to him. "Hey! Where's Noctis at?" Macavity chirped, now riding his shoulder and twitching his ears. Their friend ran off! Have you seen him?

[thenightsky]

Playfully rolling his eyes, Noctis stepped past the reunited duo as Carbuncle let out a curious twill. Bean ignored them completely in favor of hugging Danny close, practically cradling him in one arm as she did it.

"Lovebirds," he drawled, grinning at his Eevee as he started down the sidewalk towards Shepard who immediately perked up at the sound of footsteps and panting. A wide canine-grin appeared as she recognized Ash, letting out a growled-bark before pointing back to her trainer.

"Ash! Hey!" Noctis called, lighting up at the sight of his friend as he lifted his braced hand in a wave.

[Action - Milling Around]

[rosehecate]

[Anthy had gotten Ash's text, of course - and it had pleased her to see that he'd made it safely. She takes a moment to stop by the cafe she'd come to frequent, picking up what little she could afford with her truncated pay - namely, two small cups of hot tea to go - and goes in search of him, Junior holding the second cup with his tail hand as he perches on her shoulder. Girls with purple hair and dark skin aren't exactly a super common thing, so for the first time in her life Anthy is hoping she stands out as she looks for Ash, eyes wide and alert.]

[rambling_runner]

Danny didn't care. He's getting hugged by the strongest woman in town! Given she's holding him in one arm while he's got both arms wrapped around her neck.

"Hey!" Ash beamed, getting his breath back. "I take it Danny came past? Man, it's grea tto see you all again!" Macavity gasped upon seeing Carbuncle. Another Eevee! He leaned off Ash's shoulder to try and get a closer look, trilling curiously.

[thenightsky]

"Yeah, he did. He and Bean are hugging up a storm back that way," Noctis mused as he motioned over his shoulder, free hand resting on his hip.

In his shirt, Carbuncle squirmed to try and get free, ears perked and eyes bright at the sight of another him. Look, look! A friend! Another shiny friend!

"Okay, okay hold on!" Unzipping his jacket, Noctis managed to get the little thing out without too much fuss, setting him on the ground. Immediately he darted over to Ash and hopped in circles around his feet, chirping in delight as he went. Friend friend!

[rambling_runner]

Even if she hadn't stood out physically, Danny had the advance of sensing her aura. He gasped and patted Ash's side (he wasn't going to tear off since it wasn't to Bean), leading him towards the source of the aura. Ash grinned when he saw Anthy, waving and calling through the crowd, Danny joining him in a happy bark. "Hey! Anthy!"

He approached with an easy smile. It was great to see her, and she looked like she was doing alright! He nodded to Junior too. "How are the two of ya?"

[rambling_runner]

"Oh man. I shoulda known it was Bean he was racing after." Ash glanced behind Noctis, privately chuckling. It was very sweet. Partly because of the size difference. Partly cos he got used to Danny being his goofy buddy and seeing him act so lovestruck was hilarious. "How you been, mate? It's been ages!"

Macavity slid off Ash's shoulder, trying to pounce on Carbuncle playfully. Friend! Get under his paws, he's gonna catch you-! If he does manage to catch him, he'll settle for lying on top of Carbuncle, chirping up a storm. He's Macavity! Who are you? Are you his brother? O:

[rosehecate]

Ash!

[She beams, somewhat genuinely, at the sight of her friend. There's a lot more ease to Anthy's body language than compared to how she was at prom. Junior chirps happily, holding the cup of tea out to the man.]

We're doing fine. I got your text...and brought you tea. I hope you don't mind.

[thenightsky]

Noctis snorted softly.

"Sweethearts through and through," he said in a mock lovey dovey tone though it was obvious how adorable he found the entire thing. Now that he was free of his Eevee addition he didn't hesitate to throw an arm around Ash's shoulders now, leaning against him in a rather carefree manner. "Not too bad! Been working and battling. Also went to that Circus the other day but we totally have to go back now that you're here."

Carbuncle was more than happy to let the other Eevee catch him, chirping at the other and squirming onto his back so he could bat at the other's nose. Brothers? Maybe! He has no idea! But his name is Carbuncle, friend!

[rambling_runner]

"Oh! I'd never mind being given tea." He smiled warmly. "Thank you - and you too - What kind is it? And what have you been up to?" While he was used to earl grey, he knew there were a ton of fancy teas out int he world, especially in fancy coffee shops like Staryubucks. He held the cup in a 'cheers' gesture to Junior, taking a sip.

Danny waved up to Junior too, holding his paw up for a high five.

[rambling_runner]

Ash coolly slung his arm around Noct's waist bumping his hip to his.
"Shit, I totally have to go to the circus. I take it that's happening before you whisk me away to go camping and fishing? And what battles have you been getting up to?"

Macavity wagged his tail cheerfully. "Carbuncle! Let's be brothers!" He got bapped on the nose and squeaked.

[thenightsky]

"Of course it is. We'll hit up the circus and then we can go camping," Noct agreed with a grin, quite content with their current position. "The Goldenrod Gym! Prompto and I both took it on and got our badges!"

Chirping in delight, Carbuncle squirmed again and tried to get out from under the other so he could lick and nip at his ears.

"Okay, brother!" he said in delight, looking up as a shadow fell over them. Shepard's ears flicked as she grinned down at the pair, tail wagging behind her.

"Brothers, huh?"

[rosehecate]

It's just black tea. I put a little cream and sugar in there. I didn't know how much you liked, so...

[She lets Junior reach into her backpack as he pulls out...those little things of cream that don't need to stay cold and sugar packets and stirrers? Oh my gosh.]

...Junior got a little exited to stock up.

[Thankfully there is still plenty left back at the cafe. Junior waves to Danny, smiling.]

[Action- Department Store]

[no_ufo_ending]

Henry didn't answer for a beat because he didn't think Ash was talking to him...but then he noticed there wasn't anybody else in this corner of the store and instantly froze up.

He'd been doing fairly well at the whole Being Social With Strangers thing at his job but now he wasn't in his scrubs and he just wanted to be invisible. The Litwick on his shoulder, however, did not.

"Wiiiick! Li'wiiick!"

"Oh..." Henry shook himself and turned from the small shelf of Fairy-Type Fancier magazines. "Well...My Pikachu needed a thunderstone to become Raichu. And my sister's growlithe will need a firestone to become Arcanine."

[rambling_runner]

"Shit, there's a gym here? I mean, it is a city so it would make sense. What kinda gym is it? I need to go back and smack that bloody bird gym too, but since I'm here and all-" And he wasn't looking to run back to Violet just yet. No, he needed some backup, something to really make that guy pay... He needed Ceannfort!

Macavity looked up at Shepard, letting Carbuncle chew on his ears.
"You look like Cu! But big and red and with red eyes and without a hat or the cape-"

[thenightsky]

"Well, the gym leader had a Clefable, Girafarig and a Miltank. The Clefable was a tough one to deal with but a bug type was really helpful. Otherwise we just kind of beat on them with everything we had," he explained, looking a bit thoughtful as he explained. He's honestly surprised they made it through as easily as they did all things considered.

Maybe he was finally getting the hang of this.

"Sounds like Cu might be like Sol," Shepard mused, dropping down onto all fours and licking Carbuncle's face which sent the Eevee tumbling to the side squealing.

"Lick attacks!"

action - department store

[veggie_vamp]

"Oooh, there are a bunch of Pokemon that evolve with different rocks and acessories!" Answers a cheerful, perky goth(?). There's an Eevee on her shoulder, and a Frosslas hovering beside her. "Like, Kiki here!" She gestures to the ice Pokemon. "She needed a Dawn Stone to evolve!"

[rambling_runner]

"Ah, I ain't got either of those. Hey buddy-ah!" That was addressed to the ADORABLE FLOATING CANDLE. Ash beamed at Boo but jolted when Macavity kicked him in the back of the head in an attempt to wiggle free. He reached behind him to pluck the Eevee and hold him in his arms, giving him a stern....ish, look. "Cut that shit out."

He looked back up at Henry. "Who's that? I ain't seen a floating candle pokemon! Closest I got is a floating pumpkin."

[rambling_runner]

"Ohhh! Oh wow that's cool!" No pun intended. "Is there a way to look this sorta thing up? I got a bunch of Pokemon but I don't know how half of them evolve. I've just sort of like...been letting it happen when it happens? But if they need an item I figure I gotta ask in case that's how they want to be."

At his side, Dairmuid bowed politely to them both. Behind his shoulder, Macavity was still trying to slip out of it's hoodie prison. Nooooo-

[rambling_runner]

"I don't know any of those mons. So, bug types are useful? Sounds like Étain could come out to play then. Didn't use her at the last gym since it was all bug types so it'd be great to have her shine. Thank God I beat that guy before the shit with T-Pain happened..." Cos Ash is probably never welcome back to Azalea.

"BUT FIRST, the circus and all that! And er, the inn. I dunno where I'm sleeping yet."

"BROTHEEER!" Macavity leapt onto Shepard, play biting his floppy ear. "Run bro! I'll stop 'em!"

[rambling_runner]

Ash chuckled when she mentioned Junior stocking up, taking a stirrer and few sugar packets and adding it to his tea but leaving the creamers. "Still got sticky-fingers? I mean, at least this is just little stuff and not a huge heist. Oh, how's Broichan? The little jellyfish friend you got from prom? And everyone else of course."

At the mention of his theiving, Danny gave him a wink. He approves! Actually, Danny seemed a little excited. They had a SURPRISE! In fact, he couldn't wait. Anthy couldn't speak human so it wasn't like he was giving away the secret...
"Hey! Hey Junior! We got something for ya both!"

[thenightsky]

Cue a soft snort here as he promptly ruffles up Ash's hair with his free hand.

"Yeah you really can't do much when you're in Pokejail or whatever they call it!" Noctis teased, swinging himself out of the way and taking Ash with him as Shepard 'struggles' to get away from the attacking Eevee.

"The pain! Someone help!" she howled dramatically, trying and failing to not look amused as Carbuncle let's out a delighted twill and bounds away.

"Brother is the bravest!" he cheered only to skid to a halt as Bean an Danny finally joined the group--the Lucario still carefully cradled in Bean's arm. "More attackers! Brother help!"