Thread: Pokemon: A Trainer's Crutch (LilGunner/BennyQ)

His smile was disarming and his polite greeting was charming. Not to mention the pleasant rumble of his voice, something Kaya didn't entirely expect. With his cool, bookish looks she expected more of a tenor. Never judge a Pokemon by its Pokeball. His grip was warm and firm. Kaya grinned brightly as he told her the position was still available. So she had made it in time! Then again, as far as she knew, few had even passed by that Pokemon center. Perhaps few had seen the ad. He was quick to offer for her to go inside and she stepped to follow but stopped and turned back to her pokemon. Ok, you guys behave and make some new friends ok? Butterfree chittered his odd little high sounds, Fearow gave an approving squawk, and Rapidash whickered with a little toss of her head. Kaya laughed quietly and stroked Rapidash's muzzle. I mean it young lady. With some pets for Butterfree and Fearow she headed inside, Pikachu still on her shoulder. Inside was somehow both resplendent, cozy, and modern all at once. Kaya turned a slow circle, trying to absorb the entire space. Huh? She was startled out of her light reverie of the lovely home and turned around back to Ayden. Oh! Tea, please, she answered with her hands clasped at the small of her back. She listened as he spoke, smiling over at the Nidorina who hopped up onto the couch just to curl up. Reaching up she lightly scratched Pikachu's red cheeks, feeling the tiniest thrum of electricity from the conductive patches. Chaaaa, Pikachu happily groaned. The job didn't sounds far too difficult, a lot of work of course but manageable. Meals and a room, especially a guaranteed shower, she was certainly all in for the job. I imagine it's hard to do all by yourself up here and with so many to watch over. She said with a returned smile to his tired smile. Thank you, she said as she gratefully too the hot cup of tea. It had been ages since she'd had a good cup of tea. The perfect thing to warm up after a slightly chilly ride. Her eyebrows raised in mild surprise at the mention of pay. Of room and board was included she wasn't entirely expecting pay as well. Whoever this Ayden was he must come from a wealthy family or something. Maybe even a wealthy benefactor? She couldn't help an amused grin as he quickly offered for her to back out of the job already. Hard work didn't frighten her off. His questions came as a mild surprise, more so about her 'most beloved' Pokemon. Well uh...here... she said as she reached into her belt. Just a tiny, thin case holding seven badges. Mild annoyance and embarrassment flitted across her face. I haven't been able to track down Viridian's Gym leader, that's why I haven't even left Kanto yet. He's just...never there! The jerk. Kaya heaved a small sigh as she tucked away the small badge case. Though I...don't think I have a favorite or most loved, she said with a softer smile as she stroked Pikachu's ears. I guess...well I haven't 'collected' many Pokemon over the years. Everyone I have I just sort of...clicked with, I guess. She hesitated and stopped petting Pikachu, her hand drifting to her belt. Lapras and Gloom still rested in their balls. Lapras just needed to be released in the water but Gloom...But she couldn't bring up her one bad habit Pokemon just after getting offered the job. She only had six Pokemon and one of them was quite troublesome. Quickly she wiped the saddened, worried look off her face with a smile. They trust me and I trust them, so I guess that's what is important right? Despite the hesitation she seemed quite assure of that. Honestly, even if I went to Johto I'm not even sure I'd catch any more. I have the perfect team after all, she said with a small laugh. All the while, once the pets had stopped, Pikachu was eyeing the candy bowl. He was a glutton for sweets. Slowly he inched to Kaya's other shoulder, ready to leap for the candy and scurry off with a piece. Taking his chance he used Kaya's arm as a springboard and dove at the dish of candy. Pikachu! She shouted in her surprise, tea splashing down her front. Ah...shit...damn it, she pulled her sweater forward, the tea hot against her skin. Pikachu landed right on the dish, flipping it and sending candy everywhere. Ah! I'm so sorry! She shouted as she snatched up Pikachu by his scruff, he managed to get four candies in his mouth before she caught him. See now I was just giving you praise...glutton. Spit them out, she demanded, her hand infront of his face. Pikachu gave a high whine but opened his mouth, fourth wet and sticky candies tumbling into her hand. With a low sigh she set him down. Now I think you owe Mr. Durov an apology and should clean up you mess. The sweeter smile utterly gone she was suddenly more like a scolding mother. Pikachu's eyes glistened some and he gave a low chuuuuuuuu before turning to Ayden. Pikachu, he simply said with a little bow before starting to pick up the candies. I'm sorry Mr. Durov...he's always had a weakness for sweets. Finding the trash she tossed the candies out and sighed, looking down at her sweater. Hopefully laundry was included in the board. Grabbing the hem she pulled the turtleneck off. Beneath she wore a simple, thin, white camisole. Her Pokeball belt easily visible on her hips were the camisole and black legging just barely met