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

Thank you, she said with a wide smile as he gestured to the drawer for the brochure. His actions seemed oddly hesitant. Perhaps just tired and a little wound up from that fight with Gyrados. The place he had chosen as his home was certainly a dangerous one. As he left to grab a sweatshirt for her she opened the drawer and picked up the folded pamphlet. Sipping her coffee she leaned against the counter to look over the brochure. It wasn't a big town but there were enough people there to have some life. A couple of small shops, a bar, a grocery. Of course the Pokemon center. Surprisingly there was even a stadium that hosted the Silver Conference. Funny enough the qualifications to enter were all of the Johto badges. Maybe she should have headed to Johto sooner and given up on an Earth badge. Hearing returning footsteps Kaya looked up as Aydin came down the stairs with a brilliantly red shirt in his hands. So long as it's warm, she said with a small laugh, setting her coffee down. As he spoke of the range of clothing she might need she picked up the hoodie and slung it on, zipping it up. He wasn't wrong, it hung low. Hell, it hung lower than her shorts. Standing straight up it looked like she wore nothing but the hoodie. Guess I'll have some shopping to do later, she said as she picked her coffee back up. Though she stopped as Aydin gulped down the hot drink as if it were a beer at the end of a good, hot work day. She got in only a few more sips before he got to his feet, declaring they had a lot of work to get done. Well he wasn't wrong on that account. The last thing she wanted was to make the Pokemon angry. Despite the deep bonds that could be built Pokemon were still dangerous when angered. Alright, I will do my best! With a small, amused wave she headed out to the barn, leaving Aydin to do...whatever it was he did. She considered asking but it wasn't really her business. After all, he was her employer and not, technically, her friend. Friendly of course with funny little mannerisms but still her boss. Outside she found herself swarmed with delighted and, likely, hungry Pokemon. Kaya laughed as the fur of Raticate and Venomoth tickled her legs. Ledyba's weight yanked on the hoodie. It's nice to see all of you too. Are you guys hungry? Let's get some food and then we can play alright? It wasn't too difficult of a task really. Some of the Pokemon were easier to feed, especially the ones that could be fed in groups. His sassier Pokemon, like Rhydon, were hard to not be a little intimidated by. Even still Kaya kept up her pleasant, friendly airs with him. Alakazam was also a challenge. Pudding, pudding, pudding, she kept repeating to herself as she dished out food for the psychic Pokemon. Couldn't let on that it was not pudding. Her own Pokemon joined in for feeding, Pikachu pouted a little wanting some candy for dessert. She was a little slow with the whole process, not being familiar with their habits or the exact locations of their food. It wouldn't be long before the process went smoother. It was well after noon before she was finished and her own stomach was rumbling. With Pikachu on her shoulder she headed inside to make up a small lunch for herself. Strange that Aydin had effectively vanished. She made simple sandwiches for the time being, leaving one out for Aydin as she took hers outside. As she passed the barn she paused and rang him up on the intercom. No problems but I made lunch and left you some on the counter, she said, her smile able to come through in her voice. With that she headed out to walk the grounds with a small herd at her heels. Pikachu kept arguing with Ledyba, trying to get the bug off Kaya. Only he could ride on her. Pikachu, be nice, she gently chastised. Another round of feeding for dinner. It went a little quicker but still it was close to dark by the time she finished up. With the work done for the day Kaya headed back inside. Still no sign of Aydin. Well no problem. She got some dinner started for them, for whenever Aydin might return. With a little left over money from her last small job, escorts on Lapras, perhaps she might go into town tomorrow to grab just a few clothing items. While dinner cooked a bath sounded pretty nice. The hoodie had helped but her legs were icicles. She left Pikachu to hang out with Nidorina and grabbed up a towel before heading up the stairs to the bathroom for a wash and a soak.