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

Kaya paused with the dishes as his sweet smile fell with her question. A little pang smacked her guts. Had she been too forward? She knew it wasn't her business why Aydin needed her assistance with his Pokemon. A chill washed over her despite the warmth of the house, drink, and stew. She should have just kept her damn mouth shut. Kaya was on the verge of telling him to forget she asked before he finally spoke up. Relief washed over her and she managed a small grin. Maybe he was shy about his research, trying to live up to such renowned greats like Professors Oak and Elm. The jest at himself brought a small laugh to her as she continued on with the dishes. Old...if you're old I'm a Togapei, she said through her light laughter. Kaya believed him, she had no reason not to. Kaya watched out of the corner of her eye as he rose up and went for the bottle again, speaking offhandedly about his incomplete and messy research. By then she was laying out the dishes to dry. His silent offer made her stop again. She raised a hand and shook her head. Maybe later, if they're as rowdy as you say they are I'd rather have a clear head. I'm not used to drinking, she said with another light laugh as she moved to follow him out to the barn. Once you finish your research I'd be happy to be the first to read it, she added with a bright grin. While she knew basic facts about Pokemon she was a little awed he would delve so deep. She had been certain Aydin was a smart man but this was far more than she expected. Once he was done she was sure it would be as good, if not better, than the likes of Oak and Elm. Once outside it was easy to see most of the Pokemon even as the sun was starting its decent over the mountains. Kaya shivered a little, it was already getting a little chill even with her sweater on. Her Pokemon lingered around as well, Lapras splashing about with the other water dwellers having made fast friends. Butterfree and Fearow perched together, quietly watching. Rapidash alone and aloof out in the field. Seeing her other Pokemon not making friends worried her a little. She had expected it from Rapidash but not Fearow and Butterfree. His mention of the bell made her head tilt and look to where he gestured. She blinked at the bell and couldn't help a small groan. Would have been nice to know about earlier, she mumbled quietly. Kaya walked over to ring the bell but hesitated with his comments. She looked over, watching his look, and flushed a little. Well....uh...I mean yes. But it's still kind of chilly out here, she said with a sheepish laugh. Maybe I should have accepted more to keep this cold away. She rang the bell and, as he said, the Pokemon seemed to understand it meant time for food. Her own Pokemon noted the behavior and followed the others. Wow...well trained, she said with a small laugh before getting to work. With the newfound knowledge of the bell things went a little quicker except for the more stubborn ones. For the ones trapped in water she brought food out for them. Here I was rounding them all up this morning, this is much easier, she said at the Pokemon happily ate their meals. Still, there was a lot of them and it would take a while, well into sunset. While the Pokemone munched happily away Kaya took a minute to stop and watch the play of color on the horizon. Oh wow...how beautiful... she said quietly as she watched the brilliant oranges, pinks, and reds dominate the austere presence of the mountains. I always thought the sunset into the ocean was beautiful but...well this is really close.... A sharp wind kicked up, pulling and flying her purple hair around. Kaya shivered and rubbed her arms. Rapidash's head lifted and tilted at Kaya. She noticed the discomforting chill and plodded over to lend her warmth for a little