1x1 A drifter meets a farm-hand.

Spoiler: Lily

Spoiler: Lila, the Minccino

Lila, the Minccino (F), Lvl. ?
Lily's first Pokémon. She's clingy and overprotective. She always has fun imitating what Lily does.
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Minccino, the Chinchilla Pokémon. Minccino loves shiny things and will use its tail as a brush to clean any objects that are dirty.
Type: -
Ability: -
Moves:
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Full Character Sheet
Location: Between Aspertia City and Floccesy Town, Unova Region
Time: Morning
Wearing: Loose hiking green pants with lots of pockets, a plain white shirt with a dark purple jacket atop it, and brown hiking shoes.
Items: Backpack (inside: herbs, berries, her other outfit (a white t-shirt with two women-sex signs intertwined, in purple; a black jacket, blue jeans and black, comfy shoes, with white socks), a book on plants, her C-Gear, etc.).

Spoiler: Ambient

Today, Lily is not lounging around in her house. Not playing with Lila in the park. Not hanging out with Haye in the Pokémon Center. Not walking around the city. No, today, Lily is walking away from Aspertia and into a world full of wonder and adventure! Or, maybe just Unova. Well, maybe just Floccesy... Ah, who was she kidding? The only reason she's walking all the way to Floccesy is because her sister asked her to deliver a package. It was not infrequent for Lily to be asked to do these sorts of things by her sister or her moms. Aaand she didn't have a problem at all. In fact, she enjoyed the walks, the bike rides, and she enjoyed watching the progress of the railway line that was being re-built between the two places. You see, Aspertia's residential boom reignited the town's (a city now) vitality and put it back on track, literally. The railway had been left to rot until now. The change in the Unovan government brought forth a myriad of infrastructure projects everywhere, and Aspertia benefited immensely from it. Well, anyways, there's something more interesting going on: Lily's journey! Or, rather, her package delivery. Well, it's not like Lily didn't want to go on her own journey across the region already... but she always chickened out. She felt so at ease at home that the desire to stay always overrode the desire to jump into the unknown.

Yet, it wouldn't be a lie to say that a fire within Lily was burning intensely, and it could explode at any moment. It may only need some sort of catalyst. Nothing a few days camping and walking towards Floccesy can't ignite, right? If not, she would just be content admiring the flora and the fauna. You could see all kinds of Pokémon out there! A Whimsicott flew by and you were drowned in cotton; Deerling elegantly walked about the forest without a care in the world; in the sky you may see a Rufflet; your buddies the Patrats were everywhere, and you would be lucky to find a Purrloin that didn't immediately run away (or at least that happened everytime Lily saw one of them, maybe it was just her luck). The flowers were abundant too, and the shrubs and the trees were very varied. She'd brought her usually tuppers and stored blueberries and Pecha Berries so far. She'd also brought lots of little bags to store herbs away. Then she had her sister's sweets and pastries. Not to mention her clothes, her grey and brown C-Gear, a book on plants, and a myriad of other things. It was a miracle that her Minccino-themed backpack still had space after all of that!

Now, she wasn't alone, of course. Lila, her lifelong companion, was alongside her. And there was also a grey and purple Pokémon with long arms and a stance that told you she was ready for a fight at any time. It was a Mienshao, Lily's mother's Mienshao, to be precise. After some groaning, she'd agreed to let Mienshao come. Honestly, she was very glad that she'd come, though she'd never admit it to her mom, who was being over-protective and also wanted Mienshao to go out and have fun, since she spent lots of time writing at home. She knew her daughter loved Mienshao, too.

Today, Lily had woken up to her third day of travelling through the forest that separated Aspertia and Floccesy, she'd bathed in a nearby lake, called her sister over C-Gear, changed into new clothes, and resumed her march. She was wearing loose hiking green pants with lots of pockets that were a hand-out from her sister, a plain white shirt with a dark purple jacket atop it, and brown hiking shoes (another hand-out). Comfortable, which was all that mattered. Ah, her necklace with a picture of Lila was, of course, being worn too. Never went out without it. Lila walked beside her, to her left, mimicking her march. Mienshao walked to her right, though in front of the two, and she was very alert to anything that could potentially harm them, her eyes shifted everywhere, and she walked around the two every few minutes just in case she missed something in their behinds or sides. It was a very peaceful trip, with Lily stopping every now and then to grab some new berries of herbs.

"Mi, don't be so tense, hey," she lightly pushed the Mienshao, who visibly tried to relax, but visibly failed and shrugged. Lily sighed but smiled, she knew her Min. She changed topics. "Think we'll get there today, Lila?" she asked, suddenly lifting her baby off the ground and into her arms, holding her just in front of her. Lila nodded, "Min... ccino!" and smiled, holding her arms up in victory. And Lily smiled too, wholeheartedly sure now that they'd get there today. Nothing beat a family united and with a purpose, after all.

 

Spoiler: Lily

Spoiler: Lila, the Minccino

Lila, the Minccino (F), Lvl. ?
Lily's first Pokémon. She's clingy and overprotective. She always has fun imitating what Lily does.
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Minccino, the Chinchilla Pokémon. Minccino loves shiny things and will use its tail as a brush to clean any objects that are dirty.
Type: -
Ability: -
Moves:
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Full Character Sheet
Location: Pokémon Center in Floccesy Town, Unova Region
Time: Morning
Wearing: Loose hiking green pants with lots of pockets, a plain white shirt with a dark purple jacket atop it, and brown hiking shoes.
Items: Backpack (inside: herbs, berries, her other outfit (a white t-shirt with two women-sex signs intertwined, in purple; a black jacket, blue jeans and black, comfy shoes, with white socks), a book on plants, her C-Gear, etc.).

Spoiler: Ambient

And get there they did, though at nightfall. The town of Floccesy seemed pretty dead at this time of the night, when most of the residents would be eating. It still retained many of the features of a grassy plain, with small parcels of land separating houses here and there. Eventually, the three of them got to the Pokémon Center. Wouldn't do any good to deliver her mom's package today, so they'd hopefully sleep here and do that tomorrow, with ample time to explore the town and its outskirts the following day, or days.

Once she arrived at the Pokémon Center, which seemed to be close, being past ten, she knocked once, then twice. No one seemed to answer. She waited for a while, and eventually a woman came out of the front door, which opened slowly. As soon as she saw them, she beamed: "Oh, Lily!" She smiled widely. "Haye told me you'd be coming. Come on in, come on in, it's really late, have you eaten yet?"

Yep, Haye knew all the managers from all the Pokémon Centers, or, that's what she told Lily, and she always loved to boast about it. Lily didn't think it was possible for her to know all the ladies from the centers, but she must know quite a few for sure. "Hey Kaya! Well I... haven't! Bet you didn't expect that one, huh?" she hugged the older woman, she knew her and she was always pretty rad to be around. She always came to visit Haye, and many times they came here to visit her. "Of course you wouldn't have, you devilish kid!" she teased and embraced her in the hug, "for that very reason, of course, aunt Kaya has prepared you an amazing meal!" Lily giggled, and the two entered the center.

"And how is my favourite Minccino in the whole world? And the best, most vigilant Mienshao, no doubt!" And the night was spent teasing, eating, talking about life, until the two of them finally went to sleep.

 

Spoiler: Lily

Spoiler: Lila, the Minccino

Lila, the Minccino (F), Lvl. ?
Lily's first Pokémon. She's clingy and overprotective. She always has fun imitating what Lily does.
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Minccino, the Chinchilla Pokémon. Minccino loves shiny things and will use its tail as a brush to clean any objects that are dirty.
Type: -
Ability: -
Moves:
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Full Character Sheet
Location: Pokémon Center in Floccesy Town, Unova Region
Time: Morning
Wearing: Khaki shorts that went almost to her knees, a green dress-shirt with a Hoppip flowery design that she'd stolen from Kaya's old clothes, fashionable red sneakers,her necklace.
Items: Backpack (inside: herbs, berries, her forest outfit (loose hiking green pants with lots of pockets, a plain white shirt with a dark purple jacket atop it, and brown hiking shoes) her other outfit (a white t-shirt with two women-sex signs intertwined, in purple; a black jacket, blue jeans and black, comfy shoes, with white socks), a book on plants, her C-Gear, etc.).

Spoiler: Ambient

The next morning, Kaya and Lily chatted over breakfast. Lily had tried to get up early, but she ended up waking up only at about ten in the morning; Kaya had already prepared breakfast for the two: grilled fish with rice balls and a vegetable-filled omelette. It was a rather light breakfast that the two always had in some variation, and of course Lily was excitedly waiting for it. "Kaya, you're the best," she blabbered sleepily as she went and kissed her on the cheek. Kaya gave her a peck on the forehead. Lila, for her part, also kissed Lily on the cheek, while Lily kissed her Minccino on the forehead. Kaya smiled wholeheartedly at this and rolled her eyes: the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, indeed. Lily was dressed in a white blouse and white shorts, her usual pajamas that she'd use here in Kaya's house, while Kaya was already dressed with jeans and a light green blouse.

"Woke up alright, Lily?" Kaya asked, to which Lily mumbled a "Mhm" as Min walked inside the kitchen, she had been thoroughly checking something, probably. Kaya's kitchen, since the Pokémon Center was attached to her house, the PC was on the western side, facing the street, while Kaya's house laid in the back, to the east, facing a beautiful garden. The Center plus her house, well, they were kind of mixed in, but they comprised half block in size. The kitchen was on the far-left side of the building, it was as big as a small café, and had been opened as one in special occassions, but Kaya'd never opened it permanently, Lily had sometimes kept it open for a while when she was staying over at Kaya's, but even though she could have taken care of it, she was never fully decided and so, even though Kaya insisted and Lily wanted to, they never fully opened it. Hence, they used it as kitchen; of course, Kaya had a small kitchen in another part of her house, but she preferred to use the mini-café, even more so when Lily was visiting. The café-kitchen had an almost fully-glass rear in the part where it looked to the garden, and outside there were some chairs and tables: there was were Lily and Kaya and Lila and Mi were eating today. The chairs and tables were all white and victorian-like designed. The sun was shining bright and, frankly, everyone was content to be there. Lily had taken a seat to the left, her back to the wall full of creeper plants that looked to the street, while Kaya was in front of her, holding her mug of coffee and looking like a proud aunt towards her own niece. Lily was humming happily as she played with Lila's fur, and Lila was just smiling, happy to be sitting in Lily's lap. Even Min was relaxed, sitting comfortably to the other side of the table.

They ate slowly, enjoying every piece. Kaya had also prepared two of the same meals for Min and Lila, so everyone was getting their due. Eventually, the conversation faded into Lily's package and where she had to deliver it.

"Hm, so you gotta go to one of the ranches?"
"Mhm, to an elder couple, it seems... I just hope they let me stay the night, it's a day's walk from here so I'll make it fine by late evening, I could always camp, but it'd be nice, you know!" Lily sighed, while Lila hopped on top of the table where the empty plates now laid and patted her head.
"Oh, Lily, have you forgot? You're 'best and cutest niece ever', right? I'm sure they'll love you right away!" Kaya chuckled, teasing Lily with what Haye had called her ever since Lily started calling her 'auntie' back when she was, what, how many years had it been, back when she was young, huh, she probably knew Haye all her life... Haye had been like 'well if I'm auntie, then you're best and cutest niece ever, you know!' and Lily had smiled so much that day. Kaya was laughing her ass off that day.
"You meaaaaanie, of course I'm best and cutest niece ever, so what, huh?" Lily answered back at the tease, and the two burst out laughing. Family really was everything.

After that, Lily prepared to set off. This time she'd be walking mostly through a road and dirt-roads, and she wanted to dress elegantly to deliver the package, but it was pretty hot today so she didn't want to bring too many clothes and die of over-heating. She ended up choosing khaki shorts that went almost to her knees, a green dress-shirt with a Hoppip flowery design that she'd stolen from Kaya's old clothes, fashionable red sneakers, and, of course, she checked to see if her necklace was still there. She'd also packed her other two changes of clothes she'd brought, the one she'd worn the day before (the loose hiking green pants with lots of pockets, a plain white shirt with a dark purple jacket atop it, and brown hiking shoes) had been washed by her and Kaya and were ready. She left the book she'd brought on her dorm-room, yes, of course she had a room at Kaya's house, and left all that was not necessary there so she could travel more freely. All set.

When she was ready, the three of them went to let Kaya know, they bid farewell with lots of kisses and hugs (even Min!). She promised Kaya she'd call her when she got there. And so Lily, Lila, and Min yet again set on their journey to deliver the package. It had been fun so far and it'd be fun onwards, as long as everyone was together.

 

Lily sang and hummed quietly as she made her way to whichever of the ranches she had to deliver the package to. Yes, she actually had no idea which of the ranches was the one with the 'elder couple', I mean, she knew the general direction, but 'elder couple' was as helpful as 'there's a gym leader in the gym'! Honestly, for all she knew, they could all be elder couples... still, she didn't fret about it. Maybe her mom didn't know, maybe she wanted to get her an exciting adventure... maybe she just forgot. But, hey, she was on a fun trip with her beloved Lila and with Min, so all was fine and dandy! Now, of course, except the hot weather. Yes, she was wearing short knee-length khaki pants. Yes, she was wearing a short-sleeved green dress shirt with a cute hoppip. And yes, she was wearing some cool red sneakers. But even so! The heat was kind of unbearable, couple with the kilometers it took to get to the farms... well, but all was fine, her songs and her humming distracted her, and Lila joined her in her humming too, then chanting 'Min, min, minccino, min, minccino' with whatever rhythm Lily thought up, and it was all very fun. Min stayed vigilant, though even her joined in the humming once in a while when an area was clear of trees or hiding spots and it seemed like the sun was the only enemy they had to withstand.

Lily thought about what was in the package. She hadn't asked nor had she peeped. It was more fun for it to be a surprise... I mean, granted, only if the couple let them stay or something, otherwise she wouldn't know and would have to camp, but, hey she'd accept that, no harm done, right? Only... she wanted the... fun unexplored path option! Maybe she'd get a secret option... whatever that meant, now she was just making things up.

She'd come to the ranches a few times, but she never took the same route, since exploring new places is always good. Not that there were an infinite number of routes, but she had not taken this one before. After a while, and just as the reached a forest that seemed to grew in size and number of trees as it went on, they stopped for a break. Lily took out her water bottle and drank a bit, giving it then to Lila, who drank a bit too, while Min of course refused, as she wanted to take care of both of them to the full. A hotheaded one, this Min.

When they were ready to resume walking, though, something... odd, caught Lily's eye. There were some little drops of blood a few meters ahead of them and, to the left, to the southwest, in the opposite direction to where Lily was heading (that is, the ranches, which were on the northeast), Lily spotted a figure. Without thinking twice, she ran towards it. Min didn't stop her, but she ran and caught up and then kept up Lily's pace, that wasn't that good since she was holding Lila. She got a few insignificant scratches on her and her pants since she was paying attention only to the figure. At least, she reached a reasonable distance and looked more closely. It was a woman, with short black hair, and a Pokémon holding itself from her back and her arm. She also seemed to be leaning increasingly to one side and pressing one of her arms with her hand for some reason. Maybe something happened to her? No time for wondering, Lily though, and she scooted closer until she was one or two meters near, then she said: "Hey there, you alright?"

Yeah, Min definitely wasn't too happy that Lily had just talked to this random person who had a Banette and looked dangerous (to Min), but if that's how things were gonna be... Min would just have to be cautious. She followed Lily and stood beside her, as a safety of sorts, but not adopting any position as to not alert any Pokémon or even the girl and her Banette. Lily shouted that while still holding Lila in her arms, and she looked at the girl who was with her back to her, hoping she'd turn around and let her help.

 

Spoiler: Lily

Spoiler: Lila, the Minccino

Lila, the Minccino (F), Lvl. ?
Lily's first Pokémon. She's clingy and overprotective. She always has fun imitating what Lily does.
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Minccino, the Chinchilla Pokémon. Minccino loves shiny things and will use its tail as a brush to clean any objects that are dirty.
Type: -
Ability: -
Moves:
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Full Character Sheet
Location: In the middle of Kaya's PC and the ranches, near Floccesy Town, Unova Region
Time: Morning
Wearing: Khaki shorts that went almost to her knees, a green dress-shirt with a Hoppip flowery design that she'd stolen from Kaya's old clothes, fashionable red sneakers,her necklace.
Items: Backpack (inside: herbs, berries, her forest outfit (loose hiking green pants with lots of pockets, a plain white shirt with a dark purple jacket atop it, and brown hiking shoes) her other outfit (a white t-shirt with two women-sex signs intertwined, in purple; a black jacket, blue jeans and black, comfy shoes, with white socks), a book on plants, her C-Gear, etc.).

The ranch? That's the first thing that popped into Lily's mind when the girl talked. So she worked at the ranch? Was this some sort of secret miracle route or what? But most importantly, she had to get this girl to safety! She was clearly hurt. She had no idea what that harness was for, maybe catching Pokémon? Anyways, the girl did not look like she was comfortable with what she had done, no wonder, as she had even been wounded, and it seemed by a Pokémon of her own ranch. Cranky Franky? Lily almost laughed at that... it was a funny name, okay?! She never lost her composure, though, and was really worried about the gal's wound. She listened intently, hoping she would talk more and let Lily know what she could do to help. Sadly, at one moment, it seemed like the girl was intent on getting to the Pokémon Cente by herself and fast, and she turned around and almost left to the Center's direction. I mean... she needed to go to the Pokémon Center. Kaya's Pokémon Center. Lily was basically her daughter! She was her niece, but you get what I'm saying: she was perfect for the job of helping this woman. Also, well, this wasn't the first thing on Lily's mind but this gal... was pretty cute. Yeah, she was, okay!? Not that she'd do anything about that, I mean, she just wanted to help, but she couldn't help noticing!

Min looked warily as the woman went away... and then came back. Lila was snuggling to Lily, watching the gal with a puzzling face, but wanting to help too, she did not fear them, although that Banette... it didn't look that amicable, maybe it was, though! Lila wouldn't judge, since she knew Lily wouldn't and Lily had raised her like that. Lily frowned and was about to start walking and catch up with the gal when she turned around again, and walked over to Lily with heavy steps. Her shirt had some blood stains, her Banette looked tired, well, she looked a bit tired too. Finally, she asked for help. And Lily would oblige, of course!

"Yes, I'll help with anything you need. You know, I'm Kaya's niece, like, Kaya the one who manages one of the Centers, so I can totally get you there in a jiffy, alright? Don't you worry," Lily said, blurting out more than she wanted, she wanted to say more, and to reassure the girl, she also wanted to say that maybe they should try and treat her wound right there, but maybe the Banette couldn't wait and she, honestly, she didn't know what to and was panicking, just a bit, inside. But she wouldn't show it, she would look reliable and help! Lily's face was one of worry, but Lily smiled trying to soothe the woman, and even Min understood that they needed help, as he extended her arms in a position as if offering to carry someone, presumably the Banette... Lily didn't know if the gal would like the Banette to be carried by anyone other than herself, as she would like to carry Lila if they were in the same situation... though maybe if they made it to the Center faster, it'd be logical to do that? She would? She would trust Min, in any case. She lifted one of her hands to her collar, then re-adjusted her red dress shirt as Lila clambered up to Lily's shoulder and touched her neck area, mimicking her trainer. That meant they'd do everything in their power to help. Both of them then slowly clapped their hands together in a prayer-like motion and stayed like that, waiting for the woman to answer.

 

Lily smiled when the gal chuckled, content that she was at least hopefully relieving some of the tension she must have by now. Then she felt the gal's hand on the shoulder where Lila was not perching; it was a bit cold, and hopefully she wasn't straining herself to do that, but it was a nice gesture.

"Yes, of course I can get you there the fastest. I've just come from there, actually." Lily reassured her. "Oh, sorry, I'm Lily! Lily Ardan!" Lily had forgotten to introduce herself because of her enthusiasm. She bowed repeatedly, Lila mimicked her bowing. Lily then looked at the girl's face and eyes, she had some light scratches on her cheeks, but they didn't seem to be severe at all, probably just from walking around the forests, branches can be quite dangerous. "...And you?" She asked the girl, while Min still stood around at her side, and Lila played with the edges of Lily's sleeves.

 

"At your service!" Lily made a military-like salute, raising her hand to her temple. Before taking off, though, "ah, do you want Min to carry your Banette?" Lily said, looking at the Mienshao and then at Leyna.

 

Lily nodded and, although a bit worried, still complied. "Just make sure not to tire yourself out, alright?" she smiled warmly, and started walking towards where she had just come, out of the forest and towards the southwest where her aunt Kaya's Pokémon Center was located. She made sure Leyna followed beside her, while Min followed on her other side, and Lila looked intriguinly at the Banette from her vantage position on Lily's head.

 

Lily did not doubt Leyna, but, well, she was still a worrywart, though she did her best at keeping quiet about it. She understood how Leyna must feel, so no use discussing anything, hopefully everything would be alright.

Lily lifted her left hand, made some signs that Lila seemed to understand, because she faced back and scourged through Lily's grey Minccino-themed backpack (which was grey and white and had fluffy Minccino ears). "Oh, not at all! I mean, it's just Lila and me here," she said waving that thought away with her hand, then poiting quickly to Lila at her back and to herself, "Min, Mienshao, is my mom's partner, but she came for safety... mom insisted..." she said, pouting a bit. Maybe that made her seem childish, but Lily wasn't really one to hide her emotions and they just came naturally to her. "I was actually travelling to one of the ranches, who-knows-which-one, to deliver a package."

As for other Pokémon in her party... she wasn't really interested in it? She wasn't against it per se, but she wouldn't actively seek them out, be it what it may, she'd grab onto whatever the future held.