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Stone Free

[Anyone that has been around Jolyne for longer than five minutes is probably already well aware of the name of one of her Pokemon, but for once, there's a meaning behind the name. Primarily that she's chilling out on a beach (or wherever really, she's just kind of rolling with the punches) with her tiny leavanny investigating the blue humanoid thing that had been standing behind Jolyne for a little bit. Stone Free (the Stand, not the leavanny) is kneeling down to investigate the tiny bug pokemon, head tilted to the side. Expression neutral and eyes specifically hidden by a pair of dark shades. Perhaps it's better to not question that.

Jolyne's huffing softly to herself before flopping onto her back to watch the commotion off to her side.]

Gonna get real awkward calling ya both Stone Free, huh? At least I don't gotta use your name... [She means the Stand, who is looking back over at her before sitting down properly, the leavanny finding a good lap to sit in and look quite pleased with herself.]

... That's just fuckin' adorable, though.

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[What does one do when they have their weird psychic fighting punchy spirit thing back? Of course the answer is show the fuck off. Which for anyone watching they may just come upon Stone Free just kind of... sparring with a particular primeape who seems to be having the time of her life. Jolyne's just kind of watching in the background, though given her attention seems to be on the fight, it might be easy enough for someone to figure out that she's in control of the entire situation.

Which might come to bite her in the ass as Laila is getting around the Stand for a brief second to try to punch Jolyne, only to be met with her fist going through her arm, the forearm seeming to be gone other than a few strands of string between her wrist and elbow still visible.]

Nice try, though! [Jolyne, Jolyne no.]

[Well that certainly has caught her attention with the fluffy creature with arms, as well as the blue... thing fighting it.]

That is some unique magic there, what is that summon? I have never seen a summon such as this.

[At least the fluffy creature is an actual pokemon, even if she's stamping her feet and looking pissed as hell.]

That's enough, Laila. [Said primeape doesn't seem too pleased by the whole thing, but is moving off to go harass another one of her fighting types instead. Enough time for her to actually answer.]

... A summon? Nah, she's my Stand. [THAT EXPLAINS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, JOLYNE.]

[If she wasn't already confused, she's even further confused now.]

Stand? Is that similar to summoning magic then?

[After hours of walking, searching the region he was in and asking directions after catching wind of a "strong, brash trainer" named the same as his own daughter, Jotaro finally spotted what he thought was a familiar face from afar on the beach. He had no idea what was going on in this world, where he was, why there were so many unfamiliar creatures... but after what he just went through, his top priority was finding Jolyne.

Unsure of what to say, or if he should call to her, he decides to walk towards her as calm as he can (and failing somewhat as his hands tremble). He sees her interacting with these other... animals? and she seems quite acquainted... Jotaro realizes she must have come some time before him.]

Jolyne?

[A strong, brash trainer that would be the newest Elite Four champion, as much as the majority of her gym battles previously had been... not shown or extremely censored. It's not Jolyne that notices him coming first, that honor belongs to her leavanny who's glancing his direction and making a small chittering noise to the Stand who in turn is up and ready to move.]

'Sup? [Not much really bothers them at this point, she knows that all too well. It's gotta be something somewhat important and she's merely rolling onto her side and...

Oh, fuck.

Second time she's named a Pokemon after someone and they've shown up on her.]

... Dad? [Weird, saying that. Having expected to never encounter him in this place and making due with having to figure everything out on her own; again. She's almost frozen to her spot, keeping eye contact where she can before her body's moving of its own accord from the ground, to sitting, and standing once more.

The tiny bug Pokemon has already lost her lap and is immediately moving to Jolyne's side and grabbing a bit of her clothing in one leafy hand. Or, more accurately, a bit of string attached to her clothing and to the leafy "hand".]

How...? [So much for having words.]

How? I... I don't know. I don't know where this place is... or what happened to get me here. But...

[Jotaro gets a look of contemplation like his brain is about to explode trying to figure out what's going on. After a few seconds, he gives up all reasoning.

Instead, he steps forward and gives Jolyne a hug. There are no words to say. Nothing than to just be a good fucking dad for once in his life.]

[Sometimes it's better to just not say a damn thing and act instead, something she might have kind of forgotten in the few months of being in a peaceful place. She'd been about to say something, to... try and explain what was going on, but the words are immediately caught in her throat and swallowed down at just what's simple contact.

Deep breaths, keep calm, this is fine.

It's absolutely fine to shift and grab the back of his jacket to do something akin to clinging. Of course it is.

Both Stone Frees look a little... confused, concerned about the situation, maybe. But neither are really moving other than the bug one quietly yoinking a pokeball from Jolyne's belt and stepping back a bit to hold it in leaf-blade hands.]

It... it's better here, you know. [Or maybe not every word is completely drowned out.]

[Jotaro is absolutely taken aback by the response. He was hoping for this but... never expected it given everything. Everything he ever failed at. How he failed her.

After a few more moments of hugging and silence, he steps back and sits down. He still needs to process everything.]

So, what... is that...? [Jotaro gestures to the green bug-leaf thingy with a red ball in its hands.]

[Right, can't just be clinging to him the entire time. She's... still an adult and it's still a little odd given everything from before. Taking another deep breath to calm herself, she's just sitting down next to him and turning her attention towards the leavanny.]

Oh. So this place basically has some... wild animals, of all kinds of types, called Pokemon. Native creatures, but a lot of people catch them or start with one, some people breed 'em, study 'em, or train them for battle. Since, uh, no one can actually kill or attack someone with a weapon. You fight with those creatures instead. [She is eyeing the ball the leavanny has, who's making a weird little chirping bug noise before plodding over to plop into Jolyne's lap and hold the ball up to her.]

This is the one I... woke up with, though she was in a different form. [She's taking the ball with a raised brow and just pushing a button to see which one it is.

Luckily it's not the talonflame but instead a rather... pink and white canine looking thing with what seems to be ribbons. That is happily plopping down at her other side and wrapping a ribbon feeler around her wrist.]

That's another one, his name's Demon.

[Jotaro attempts a perplexed look, but to anyone who doesn't know him well, it just reads as neutral.]

Demon? His name is Demon?

[Good thing she can figure that shit out and is biting back a laugh as Demon's just poking his head around her to narrow his eyes at Jotaro. He trusts no one and nothing, it's... probably fine?]

Yeeeah. He, uh. Well, his kind apparently really like to try and attack dragon pokemon more or less for fun? Also he's a dick. [He really, really is. An actual. Dick.]

He looks innocent and cute, but he's one of my strongest. [Maybe just don't ask about why he's like this. And earned his nickname after evolving.]

Actually, I guess that makes sense.

Why do you look distressed?

[Jotaro almost wants to ask if she's well physically, but given that he was never very fatherly, he doesn't know if now is the time to start. He's probably the reason why she's so distressed, not expecting nor wanting to see him after... everything.]

Hm? [Oh. Mostly because Demon is thinking about setting him on fire, metaphorically. Which actually causes her a moment of pause to poke the pokemon's forehead while he gives an annoyed noise and settles down properly next to her.]

Mostly worried about what he might do, he's already decided to try and shove Carly away from me any time he gets a chance. [Good thing she doesn't explain anything ever and can't read his mind. It's... awkward, to have this chance. Not bad, but awkward. How do you even go about saying that you've been here for months, traveled almost all of this entire place, beat down a bunch of elite trainers, and also have a girlfriend you're planning on settling down somewhere with in... about a month? It's a lot.

It's a lot a lot.]

Ah. Well, perhaps he just cares for you and doesn't want you to get into danger with anyone he doesn't know just as well. He's probably just trying to protect you. [Jotaro gets struck with a pain in his chest but he doesn't acknowledge it. For some reason the words he just said felt painful.]

Who's Carly?

Jolyne Cujoh | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | OTA

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