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Daedra kept herself perfectly still as the once tiny fox began to morph into a much bigger form. Legs stretching out as well as ears, as the once puffed bits of fur turned sleek and short against his rapidly changing form.

There had been three possibilities, since no stone was present, and like Emmet, Daedra immediately guessed when she noted a particular looking appendage at his neck.

"A Sylveon," the redhead all but cooed. She was completely enamored. Sure, they were no longer as hand-held as an eevee, but Daedra would admit to having a favorite of the 'friendship' options.

"Look at you-- so handsome~"

The Pokemon might not have been as tiny, but they were still perfect to be cuddled. Which Daedra was happy to indulge in currently. It was a bit hard for her to resist, considering Sylveon features one of her most favorite and prefered colors~

Emmet grins more as his Pokemon finishes evolving into Sylveon and just looks so very happy. This, along with Daedra's obvious joy as well, makes the pink and white Pokemon also overjoyed. Then of course he was receiving cuddles and pets from Daedra and he yips with approval of the actions. Yes good, he loved getting cuddled and pets and he was glad that his new size wasn't deterring her from doing so right then.

The conductor also makes his way over to come pet his Pokemon as well. After all, it was always exciting and good to congratulate anyone, human or Pokemon, on such a change. Not that humans evolved of course but they did go through life changes. For now though Emmet focuses on petting Sylveon and grins. "Look at youuuu~ Emmet's so proud of you!"

Sylveon happily wagged his tail and yipped some more. Oh he was just so happy right now! Now it would be perfect if Ingo came by and saw his evolution. Shame he was out with his own Pokemon in the park to do some conditioning to the sights, sounds, and smells of Nimbasa City again. Maybe he would be back soon.

@battle-subway-twins // continued from ask:

"Hm? If he ever evolved huh? While it'd be nice to have a type coverage for the battle subway I don't want him to evolve just for that. Emmet would rather have him be whatever form he wants to be." It was said while Emmet was busy putting away some folders and books onto a shelf, the last thing he needed to do to finish cleaning up. Eevee was watching from his place upon Emmet's lap and seems to be happier to know that there was no pressure to evolve. He chirruped a bit to make it known just how happy he was but soon enough begins to glow in Daedra's hold. Seems that was the only push he needed to feel comfortable evolving. The sight makes Emmet pause and look on in wonder and excitement.

Daedra had been doing her due-diligence to ensure the little fox Pokemon got all the pets and ear scratches and affectionate squishes while his owner was indisposed. It was easy for the redhead to understand why Eevees were such popular Pokemon to have across the regions.

Evolution potential aside, they were just the ideal perfect package: small enough to hold, soft fur, cute ears that popped back up when you smooshed them down, poofy tail and neck fluff.

Granted, she always -knew- why they were popular, but it always felt like an immediate reminder when she got to interact with one. And--- being good friends with Emmet got her almost immediate and constant access.

(Lulu was absolutely not pouting sadly in her ball for no longer being as small and cute and able to be held up and twirled around by her favorite person in the world. Certainly not~)

The redhead was just finishing a few long body strokes over Eevee's back during this conversation, when the tiny creature made a little happy bark. No sooner had she drawn her hand back to peer down, did he start to glow!

"Uwaah~ I guess you had your own feelings about evolving," Daedra teased. "Congratulations, Eevee," she offered early, also eagerly watching to see what they'd become.

#tactful kind daedra #;ic #verse: hisui #//i can't remember if i tagged this as hisui or not before lmao #//i'm just banking on it being hisui cause most of our threads now are there XD

Emmet was grateful for his friend attending to his dear Eevee while he was busy. It was funny... While the little fox Pokemon was indeed well trained and did participate in the battles on the Subway lines he was far more suited to being a emotional support Pokemon. He loved all his and Ingo's Pokemon dearly, it was Eevee that seemed most keen on his emotions when he was trying to cover them up. That and he was good at making Emmet take breaks before keeling over from overworking himself.

It wasn't a huge surprise to see Eevee finally decide to evolve but still he was so excited to see that glowing coming from the little Pokemon. He watched on with baited breath to see which of the friendship evolutions the little one would become but given it was daytime out he was sure it would be Espeon. But then he sees the all too obvious ribbons form and he can't help but grin. That's right! His Eevee still knew Charm to lower the attack of his opponents.

"Emmet's so excited to see you evolve into Sylveon! You're going to be verrrrrrry good at keeping an eye on me now."

Sylveon gives a chipper little call from his place on Daedra's lap still and looks so very pleased that his trainer approved of his evolution and understood that he wouldn't be able to hide his emotions anymore. It was going to be much easier to know when Emmet was doing poorly now and he was determined to ensure the human would take care of himself properly.

[[hisui!Daedra here to bother the other twin with some real dire questions!]]

"Warden Ingo, you seem to know the most Pokemon out of anyone I know. Do you know if Hisui has an dog Pokemon? It just occurred to me I have yet to see any! But-- there seems to be a plethora of cat Pokemon."

As if to prove her claim, the young woman raises a hand to check each of them across the fingers of her delicate hand.

"There's the black and blue electric kitties (shinx-luxray line), the very fancy kitties (glameow), the very large kitties (purugly). Oh, and your Lady Sneasler and her little Sneaslers... unless they're more weasels"

"But no dog like Pokemon that I've seen! There's even more fox ones! There were really great dog Pokemon back home-- so it seems so impossible there's hardly any here!"

So she thinks~

Ingo blinks out of his own thoughts when his friend appears in his line of sight. He listens to the question posed by Daedra followed by the many examples of the known cat like Pokemon in the various areas of Hisui. Hm, that was indeed a lot of Pokemon that were more feline in nature than dog like. However he did know of at least one.

"Firstly, I believe the Sneasels and Lady Sneasler herself are a mixture of weasel and feline in nature. Secondly, I do know of at least one dog like Pokemon. It's Growlithe and Arcanine. They can normally be found in the Cobalt Coastlands I believe. I know there's a warden there whom is supposed to attend to Lord Arcanine though I don't know her personally."

#tactful kind daedra #;ic

"Hey, Emmet-- would you be upset if Eevee ever evolved? Considering you put so much effort into the battle subway and feasibly you could easily attain a type you're lacking in an instant."

Curiosity getting the better of her again, but considering two of her own Pokemon evolved unexpectedly from such means(friendship), Daedra thought it a fair question. (Though she thinks Eevee is perfectly cute and ever desirably as is, as she accostedkeeps the Pokemon cuddled while Emmet is doing....something.)

Eevee was watching from his place upon Emmet's lap and seems to be happier to know that there was no pressure to evolve. He chirruped a bit to make it known just how happy he was but soon enough begins to glow in Daedra's hold. Seems that was the only push he needed to feel comfortable evolving. The sight makes Emmet pause and look on in wonder and excitement.

//Sorry for being so slow and mostly absent right now on this blog. I'm fighting a hyper fixation with another series while playing on blogs for that series and it's been fun to play with.

If anyone is interested in either Bungo Stray Dogs or wants to find me just shoot me a DM or Ask and I can give you those blogs :) I'm working on developing a Pokemon verse for those characters so I can still interact with my friends over here.

#;ooc #//sorry again - i hate how my brain works sometimes

Daedra might have found the discussion of the pokeball theory as well as the concept of a 'Pokemon Professor' very enthralling, but currently she was just too focused on the cute little rock creature before her. It was a bit hard not to pay attention to him, all posh and self-assured in his stance~ The redhead let out a giggle as the Nosepass offered her a bow in greeting, to which she could only bob her head in reply.

"It sounds like he had a similar experience as you did with the Pearl Clan," she noted, turning her gaze back up towards Ingo. Though she was unsure what a magnemite was, other than one of the Pokemon residents of the mountain. "Perhaps that's why you get along so well! I'm glad you both ran into someone who was willing to help you!"

Daedra watched the Pokemon shift himself with precision, bowing in earnest in a particular direction in the cave.

"So... they just all know which way north is?" she asked in astonishment, blinking at the fact. "Just on their own? I can see how that would be helpful when trying to get somewhere. Wish I had that confidence," she added with a self-mused sigh.

It wasn't so much a lack of confidence. Daedra generally had that when she chose where to go, it was just her being incorrect in her choice much of the time~

"Zubat and Golbat," Daedra couldn't help but hum in thought, catching the names Ingo addressed. She could have sworn there was a third type of bat she's seen on occasion, but it was always hard since the bats seemed to flutter off any time she wanted to say hello.

How strange.... the petite woman thought, getting to her full height once again. As her legs straightened, all the bells on her dress jingled in response, seemingly echoing into the various dips and turns of the cavern. Truly a mystery what would alarm such acute hearing-sensitive creatures...

"My, you really know all about the local Pokemon, Warden Ingo," Daedra couldn't help but comment, clearly very impressed with the skill. "I'm afraid I can't even figure much of their names yet, save the few I can recognize from back home. Some I have picked up from word of mouth though--- right, Gible?"

Once again, Daedra smiled down at her little friend as she tried yet again to prompt their attention. Gible was intent to not budge, clearly enjoying his snooze, even when the redhead gave him a few gentle pokes upon the crest of his head.

Only a scrunchy face in return. No good!

Daedra, hardly bothered, merely let out a bemused sigh before crouching again to gather the little legged shark in her arms. She needed a moment to adjust herself, as the Ground Pokemon weighed a bit more than he looked, but the redhead could manage. He wasn't as hefty as some of them could be!

"I guess you get an easy way out the cave this time!"

Daedra couldn't really fault Gible for his nap. Afterall, being out in the wild and open, one had to always remain alert and on edge at all times! It was clear he felt content enough to let his guard down a little, so she couldn't exactly admonish him for that. She took it as a compliment.

Plus, she liked getting to hold the Pokemon when she could. Even if Gible in particular had some pretty sandpapery skin!

"We'll leave the navigation to you and Nosepass then, Warden Ingo! Whenever you're ready!"

Ingo blinked at the way she mentioned how it was like his situation with the Pearl Clan. It made him realize just how true that was. The man looked to his Nosepass with a gentle expression and reached down to pat his head again. Perhaps that was why he'd bonded with all his Pokemon partners actually. They'd all needed help or just was very friendly and liked him in the case of his Tangela.

"That's true honestly and I'm glad I could be the person they trust and chose to stay with. It's a true honor."

He gave a small smile to them both and chuckles as Nosepass turns to face the northern direction. It was really wondrous how they simply knew which way was north. So amazing really! Pokemon truly were wonderful beings. Giving a little specific hum has Nosepass turning around uncovering his ears and turns to and fro for a bit, listening out for any threats. Hearing none Nosepass bowed twice to show it was okay.

"That confidence would be nice. It is also very useful with both figuring out the way to go but also to determine threats. He also seems to know when possible rocks slide down the mountainside as well when we're near the cliff walls."

The praise for knowing the local Pokemon makes Ingo get a dusting of pink to his cheeks. He wasn't quite used to people actually praising his knowledge after all since most people found his affinity so very strange and dangerous. However Ingo found his knowledge to be useful and keeps him safer after all. If he knew their territory and habits then he could avoid upsetting them after all.

"Thank you for saying so Daedra. I find that I can live in harmony better with Pokemon if I know more about them after all. If you'd like I can teach you what I know. Most of my knowledge comes from watching them while traveling around Hisui with Lady Sneasler or for various Pearl clan errands."

When Ingo watches Daedra interact with Gible again he can't help but chuckle at the way the little Pokemon remained asleep. It must've really been tired and trusted Daedra a great deal. How sweet. He idly wondered if they were partnered or if she was just helping it through the cave. It made him happy to see regardless since he was so used to the fear between both Pokemon and humans. It just felt so wrong to him. Once she had the little shark shaped Pokemon in her arms he nodded and did his signature pose, pointing in the proper direction they needed to head with the help of Nosepass who tried to copy him the best he could.

"Bravo! Then all aboard to follow the tracks to our destination."

With that said he relaxed back into a more casual stance and began to walk back along the path he'd just come from.

"I suppose if the Pokemon themselves don't really mind, then that's all that matters," the redhead amended. "It does seem a bit fantastical, given the size of them, that they can comfortably hold a Pokemon inside! The Pokemon of Hisui can be exceptionally big, too. I guess it's also the same just thinking a Pokemon would simply stay someplace they didn't want to! It must not be so terrible for them then..."

Or so Daedra liked to hope. Many people had their hesitance towards Pokemon, given the damage they could do without an effort. However, the redhead also knew that once a Pokemon was loyal, it was willing to put up with an unbelievable amount before it broke that loyalty. That seemed to be a fact many people glossed over in these lands... Was it so unbelievable for a Pokemon to stay in a tiny ball to simply please someone they wanted to make happy? How could anyone dislike a being that would be willing to do that for them?

Plus, Daedra didn't really like how she saw the people from Jubilife use the little --balls. Throwing them and anything else like pelted stones! Of course the Pokemon would get angry and scared and react poorly---

Daedra very quickly pulled from that train of thought, not wanting to allow herself to get angry or upset. Regardless of her feelings, she intended to take Ingo at his word. He seemed honest and respectable and he might be the only way either her and Gible got out into the open again so it wasn't wise to 'bite the hand'. She would simply believe in him that he cared for Pokemon as he said!

The petite woman offered an eager nod at the chance to meet a new Pokemon. Politely taking a step back, Daedra had to raise a hand when Ingo seemingly tossed one of pokeballs, the item producing a suddenly bright light! It was like a bolt of lightening in the pitch black cave, and when it cleared.... there was suddenly a Pokemon there! How amazing!!!

"Oh! It's one of those little rock Pokemon on the upper part of the mountain," she said, clearly impressed with the presentation, as well as getting to see one up close. Smiling, the redhead crouched a bit on her knees to get a better view of the dashing fellow~

Pokeball aside, the Pokemon was clearly very taken with Warden Ingo~ That seemed a decent argument for the use of the funny devices. It wouldn't be so attached to the man if it was hurt in any way, and it was practically clinging to his leg!

"I didn't realize they were Pokemon at first," Daedra admitted with a giggle. "I thought they were carved statues, since they all seemingly faced the same way and kept so perfectly still. Imagine my surprise when one suddenly spun around, I dropped and spilled everything in my basket that day! Of course, not their fault," she was quick to add.

Well, now atleast she knew, and apparently gotten their name!

"So, you're called a Nosepass," the redhead mused, smiling at the teal colored creature. "I think I can understand the namesake," a clear comment to the Pokemon's very noticeable red facial feature.

In fact, for the rather 'human shaped' face, they still seemed to be lacking certain key things.

"So how would he lead us out of the cave?" Daedra couldn't help but ask, turning her gaze up towards Ingo for clarification. She was pretty sure the Pokemon wouldn't answer so directly. "Can he actually see well in the dark?"

Perhaps something with that characteristic nose-- but surely he wouldn't sniff his way to the end!!

"It is rather strange that they fit isn't it? According to the Survey Corps. professor Pokemon possess the ability to shrink to incredibly small sizes. I don't really know if that's the true reason as to why they can fit but none of my Pokemon have ever shown any discomfort after they've been in a Pokeball. I also do my best to let them out whenever I can when I know it's safe for them to do be out."

Ingo could understand her hesitation, it wasn't like he understood everything about the devices or how they held the Pokemon after all. He just knew in his heart they were so painfully familiar and he clung to that like a lifeline sometimes. However that wasn't as important at the moment since he was currently being clung to by his rather sturdy partner Pokemon. It did wonders to soothe any anxiety he had over his missing memories to have his Pokemon friends nearby.

"Indeed he is from that area of Hisui. I found him stranded and alone, being picked on by a few Magnemite. When I rescued him and nursed him back to health he seemed intent to follow me home. I can imagine quite the surprise that one gave you though if you didn't know they were Pokemon at first."

He gives a soft chuckle and watches as Nosepass turns to face Daedra while she gets a better look at him. The rock-type Pokemon gives her the best bow he can before turning to face Ingo once again. The polite greeting does earn him another couple of head pats. Ingo was always glad when his Pokemon partners greeted others politely, even if the chance to do so was rare.

"Yes it is a rather astute name for them hm? As for guiding us out, Nosepass actually has a different way of doing so. You see, they love to face north, and will do so without really thinking about it. It's why you saw them all facing one direction actually. I may have the tunnels memorized but Nosepass makes starting easier for helping me get my bearings."

Nosepass for his own credit gives a couple of bows to show it's true. In fact, he was keen to prove it and did so by turning around to face the opposite direction and just contently stood there. Ingo gave another chuckle and nodded.

"Good job Nosepass. His hearing is also surprisingly good so he should be able to alert us to the Zubat and Golbats of the cave if any are around."

"Oh, no-- the fault is my own for making such an assumption," Daedra politely offered back. "The moment I looked closer, I would have realized it's not the same as theirs. It's not good manners to leap to such conclusions."

Daedra had taken early notice of how certain members of the Diamond clan went to great lengths to decorate their robes. Beautiful colors and images of various Pokemon and flowers, no different in spirit than her own attire, stitched for countless hours with loving details and depictions of all her home's native Pokemon and flora.

Warden Ingo's was very notably different from theirs. Stark contrasting monochromes in an almost unearthly looking material, the likes she'd never seen in any kind of attire before. Strangely, it reminded the redhead of the fine gear of the native elites back across the sea, in a small fashion. High collared and long coats with banners emblazoned upon them to display important rank. Ingo's outerwear sadly looked far from regal, so shredded as it was... It made Daedra curious as to why he would don such clothing in that state but, he must have had reason.

Reason that would be rude of her to pry into on their first meeting, she imagined.

For all her enthused excitement during their talk, there eventually came a hurdle when Ingo mentioned his own Pokemon specifically. Daedra's expression dimmed noticeably, even in the darkness, when the Warden mentioned about 'pokeballs'.

"Oh.... you use those devices they make in the Jubilife Settlement," Daedra forced a smile, but the sudden unease in her voice made her hesitance very clear.

Immediately, Daedra could feel a niggling sensation at the back of her neck. That wasn't very fair of her to judge, an unspoken voice told her. All while she could almost feel the firm bop of a straw hand brush against the crown of her head, just as when she misbehaved as a child. Oh, her Grandmother would have quite a say for her; given she had even said the lesson out loud earlier.

It's not good manners to leap to such conclusions

In truth, Daedra had very little clue of how those strange round balls worked. She'd seen some from the village use them, to hit or miss ratios, and the Clans had seemingly been against their use outright, from what she'd understood. But.... clearly not, if Ingo was a high member of them and apparently used them. So, perhaps it was not her place to have any feelings on either end currently, given that she was an outsider...

Even if she had vague memory of similar things being used nefariously back across the sea....

"Ah~ My apologizes, Warden Ingo," the redhead chirped up quickly, her voice back to her more chipper tone. Clearly having moved passed any unease she'd picked up before.

"I'm just not very familiar with such things, but I would love to meet any of your Pokemon companions! The ones that bond closely with people are always a bit different than the strictly free ones, so it's fun to meet them both! Isn't that right, Gible?"

When Daedra turned down to her 'strictly free' friend, she was shocked to discover the small ground Pokemon utterly sleep. Plopped on their bottom, the Gible had seemingly grown bored and uninterested in the 'people talk' and was having a casual day-snooze.

"...Gible...."

Ingo nods and chuckles a bit though he really hadn't been offended by her jump in conclusions before given how dark it was in the cave. However he did appreciate the apology regardless. While he didn't really have any of the same beef with the Diamond clan he knew that he shouldn't really encourage others to mistake him. Thankfully he's been around in Hisui for long enough that most people were used to seeing him in his tattered outerwear and recognize him as being from the Pearl clan regardless.

"Well I appreciate the apology Daedra, thank you. I'm certain there are a few of the Diamond clan that wouldn't appreciate the mix up but thankfully none are here now."

Actually it was really only one member he could think of that would take issue with that... Thankfully that certain blue haired man wasn't anywhere nearby today. While he didn't care how he was thought of by the other man he had to admit that his antics against Ingo were tiring and could endanger travelers who were coming or going from both their clans.

However that wasn't his main concern right then, no it was more how he didn't like how Daedra's expression falls. Of course he kind of expected it given that most people of Hisui outside of the Survey Corps. in Jubilife Village felt about the Pokeballs. Ingo didn't look upset by her change in tone despite how he was a little hurt on the inside. It wasn't like he was mistreating his Pokemon friends by keeping them in the devices and had hoped to keep more of clan's members calmer for not having to see all six of them following him around. What he wasn't expecting was her apology and that makes him blink a few times.

"Oh of course, it's quite alright. Most people I mention this to dislike the Pokeballs as well... I think they might be fearing I forced my friends to go into them like most of the people who do use them do or from lack of knowledge. I don't know much myself outside of how to craft them but I know in my heart it doesn't harm them at all... And like I said before I asked all my partners if it was alright first. They all seemed to like the idea of this meaning they could travel with me everywhere more easily."

Ingo looks to the Pokeball in his hand fondly before she speaks up about wanting to meet any of his Pokemon partners. Well that certainly helps him relax again and he nods before looking to Gible as well and chuckling softly at the way the little dragon-type was sleeping.

"I guess we bored it with how long we were talking. For now, here, I'll let you meet Nosepass. He's very helpful in navigating out of the cave when the torches are out after all," he nodded as he let the Pokemon out of its ball and chuckles when the rock type comes over to give him a hug to the best of his ability and the man bends down to pet him on the head.

Daedra's bounced a little on her back heels as Ingo readily admitted his affection for seemingly all Pokemon. Perhaps someone wiser would hold more caution to a stranger, but Daedra had never never really come across another person who felt similar. Not that she met many people on her day-to-day, but most all seemingly held great caution the creatures.

"Oh, you're from the Pearl Clan?" the redhead questioned, upon catching that little detail. When she took a moment to try and peer him better in the dark, it was then she noticed the seemingly lighter tunic under his outer garment, and a telltale symbol at his chest.

"I suppose I should have taken better notice! In fact, I almost assumed you might be from the Diamond Clan, given your outer wear," she amusingly admonished herself. It was dark colored, but a very different style, Daedra realized.

It seemed there was so much in the world that Daedra was unaware of. While she didn't think herself a world scholar, it was hard for her to ask when everyone was so... suspicious. Not even strictly to herself, but to anyone that wasn't strictly in a designated group. The redhead found it quite sad and disheartening... but Warden Ingo was clearly willing and she counted that as a real treat! Very knowledgeable too!

The surprise on her face was obvious upon learning what Hisui counted as a Noble.

"Hisui has Noble Pokemon? I would have never realized, given how hesitant people are with Pokemon. I don't think I've ever seen a Sneasler... unless your Noble Lady is the only one. Yet, I suppose even humans with titles like that are rare and hold a bit of fear from the more common folk," Daedra mused thoughtfully. "Power can be intimidating, whether physical or with earned title."

It also seemed Daedra had been somewhat correct in what she assumed a 'warden' stood for in these lands, too. Better Pokemon and lost travelers to mind after! It seemed he was responsible for the fire torches, too. She thought she once remembered the Cave being more illuminated.

Unsurprisingly, the redhead perked with interest again when Ingo mentioned having his own Pokemon. Though, when she took a moment to glance about, Daedra was surprised to see.... none.

"You do?" curiosity getting the better of her. "Oooh--- perhaps all the bat Pokemon in the deeper caves? They'd know their way around the best, but I also know they're very shy~ It's why I try not to bother them much."

It was cute how Daedra was so excited to meet someone else that liked Pokemon but Ingo could understand. It was always nice to find someone with similar interests and he'd been missing that quite a bit since he woke up in the snow outside of the Pearl clan and taken in. No one seemed to like the strange and mysterious creatures around them, outside of the Nobles.

"It's quite alright, I understand that my coat might have given a different impression. It is rather dark after all." He chuckled after saying that and nods. Others had suggested he trade out his hat and coat for another closer in color to the Pearl clan's but he just couldn't replace them. They were far too important for some reason.

When Daedra looks surprised about the fact Hisui had Noble Pokemon he nodded. it was surprising that there was such a thing when all the people seemed to be so scared of them. Perhaps that was why only certain people could become Wardens, they were the bravest amongst the clans?

"Ah, I see. No, my Lady Sneasler certainly isn't the only one I'm certain but they are hesitant to come near human territories. My Lady however doesn't seem to mind most humans since she gets interacted with by the Pearl clan fairly regularly," Ingo spoke of her warmly since he did rather like the quirky Pokemon he was chosen to work with. "However I imagine the others do fear more than I do and certainly give her the utmost respect due to her title and lineage."

When Daedra perks up and begins to look around for his partner Pokemon Ingo can't help but get amused and more over worried. After all, most people disliked how he kept his Pokemon partners near him outside of Jubilife Village.

"Ah no, due to their innate shyness I tend to give them a wide berth as to not startle or disturb them. I carry my Pokemon partners in things called Pokeballs. Of course I asked each of them if it was okay first and they agreed... I don't know why but... Carrying Pokeballs felt so familiar I had hoped it would spark some memory..."

Of course he doesn't quite realize he mentioned his amnesia so casually but he was used to talking with those that knew his circumstances. How he'd just woken up in the snow with no knowledge outside of his name.

"Ah, how rude of me. Would you care to meet one of them? He would be excellent at helping guide us out of the caves as well."

Even in the cave's darkness, it was easy to see how the redhead seemingly perked up to hear his state such a thing.

"I take it you feel similar?" she asked, a noticeable enthusiasm mixed with her words. "--But yes, I do! I think Pokemon are just wonderful. I've never found them scary."

Despite the language barrier, Gible seemed to have a different opinion on the subject. The pint-sized shark letting out a rather boastful garble before standing tall with their small limbs bent against themselves.

Daedra drew her attention away from the stranger to offer the Pokemon an endeared grin. "Oh, but very intimidate, certainly!"

This seemingly placated Gible quite a bit, returning to their more casual stance once again. Pokemon were very tough! Even the small ones!

"It's a true pleasure to make your acquaintance, Warden Ingo," Daedra reciprocated, collecting some of her skirt to lower herself in a small courtesy to the man. She was brushing up on all her polite manners for him~

"My name's Daedra," she happily offered back before gesturing once again to her tiny travel-mate. "-and this is Gible, though I imagine you're familiar with him and his little friends on this mountain~"

It then occurred to Daedra that she'd never heard of such a title before, atleast in the manner Ingo presented it as. Prompted with a curious blink from the woman, her head tilted as she questioned him further.

"My apologies, but I don't think I've ever heard of such a title before," she admitted. Outside of someone watching prisoners, but she didn't mention that aloud.

"Nor that Hisui had such high-ranked nobility," she added, but clearly mistook how her homelands and here approached the idea of a 'noble'.

Ingo thanked his rather excellent night vision in order to see just how much the woman before him perks up at hearing how he liked Pokemon as well. A chuckle escapes him at the enthusiasm and he nods in agreement to what she says. He then turns his attention to the Gible as they try to stand more tall and obviously intimidating.

"Certainly there are some that demand more respect than others but I cannot fully fear or hate them. I greatly adore Pokemon despite how everyone in the Pearl clan finds that to be strange."

Of course, their opinion didn't bother him near as much as it probably should. No matter how often he would be chased off or attacked he just couldn't truly fear the creatures. Though he did have a great healthy respect for any alphas he came across. However he turns his attention back to Daedra after he got lost in his thoughts again.

"It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well Miss Daedra, and you too Gible. I am familiar with your friends on the other side of the mountain and I'm surprised to see you so far from them. You both must have gotten quite lost. Don't worry though, we'll set upon the right tracks soon to reach your destination station."

He did one of his trademark poses out of complete habit and muscle memory before humming at her realization. Someone else who hadn't a clue as to what a Warden or Noble Pokemon was? Hm, him and Daedra had quite a bit in common despite his knowledge now.

"It's quite alright, I had no clue what a Warden was, or a Noble Pokemon for that matter. I can tell you what they explained to me though. A Noble Pokemon is a descendant of those that helped serve Almighty Sinnoh long ago when Hisui was new. They are stronger and complete special tasks for those in their respective clans, for example Lady Sneasler is a Noble for the Pearl Clan and she carries worthy people up the mountain."

Ingo takes a moment to pause to ensure that he didn't overwhelm the young woman with this information before he set about continuing. "As for Wardens, we serve those Nobles in helping them with whatever they may need like food or in Lady Sneasler's case helping care for her kits when she hatches them as an example. We also have smaller duties on top of those pertaining the Nobles. Mine for example is to guide passengers through these tunnels on the right tracks to safely reach their station. Normally I have torches lit to light up the safest and most direct path but they need to be remade so I've been patrolling them more today. It was determined I would be best suited for this role due to my good night vision and the fact I have Pokemon partners."

Like Ingo, Daedra hadn't noticed there was someone else in the cave with them. As she rounded the ben to the wider pathway, the redhead instantly noticed how still Gible was, intently keeping her eyes low and directly infront of her to keep view of her travel companion. Afterall, the cave was dark and while not pitch black, she'd hate to accidentally step of her little companion!

When she noticed the little shark's demeanor, her eyes started to raise up to catch sight of a back pair of shoes, matched with a voice in greeting.

Unlike Gible, the sudden surprise of seeing someone randomly in Wayward Cave made her jump a bit, her attire letting off a wave of musical jingles from the sudden movement. The little landshark, who'd been narrowing their eyes warily at Ingo's presence immediately eased to content little motions again.

Seeing Gible doing their cheery little wiggles again, Daedra found herself not as spooked either. Plus, the gentleman before them was being very very polite!

"Greetings!" she offered with a smile, setting her hands contently over themselves in front of her waist. "Well... he is my little friend," was her reply to his question.

Gible let out a call in agreement, raising his stumpy arms.

"We're trying to get to the other side of the cave, towards the mountainside," Daedra explained. "He's looking for his other Gible friends, so we thought to go together but..."

Daedra gave a sheepish little smile as her shoulders raised. Very obvious they'd both gotten a bit overconfident in their wanderings. When the offer was made to be their guide, Daedra couldn't help but blink her blue eyes in surprise.

"Really? You know these caverns well enough to lead us? We'd really appreciate it!!"

Even Gible let out a happy sound at that!

#tactful kind daedra #;ic #verse: hisui #//lol very fair XD

It was obvious that his sudden appearance had put the little landshark on edge. Ingo didn't move and tried to keep his body language calm. However, during his time as Warden he's encountered many a Pokemon that would attack no matter how calm he remained so he had a healthy amount of respect regardless.

Thankfully though it seemed the sound of those bells soothed the tension in the tunnel and he relaxed himself as he noticed the Gible calming. Good. With the tension gone Ingo returned his attention to the young woman and nodded, "I'm glad to see another person that befriends Pokemon and doesn't outright fear them..."

Ingo noted that they were in fact lost in twisting tunnels of the cave path. Not too surprising honestly given how many various turns and twists were here. It was why he normally had torches lit to guide travelers through safely. Sadly he needed to replenish the torches since they'd burned down. It was one reason why he was currently patrolling the cave actually.

"I do actually, it's one of my duties to guide travelers through the caverns between my other duties. Ah, forgive me, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Ingo, I'm the warden for Lady Sneasler."

@battle-subway-twins is doin the Hisui-Groovy:

"Oh.... Another dead end. Well ..."

An agreeable little treble followed shortly after the rather disappointed statement. Daedra frowned at the sight of the barring craig that blocked their path. Turning her eyes away, the redhead peered down at the greyish blue chap beside her, somehow also looking bothered despite how they bobbed almost merrily in place.

"Maybe we should turn back and try going left. What do you think?"

The little Gible let out another one of it's yaps, stubby arms bouncing up before it turned to scurry off as suggested. Daedra chuckled in amusement as she followed after, a series of jingles following each swayed step she made through the dark cavern.

"Don't worry," she assured her temporary companion. "-we'll have to find the exit sooner or later! I know this part of the mountain (Wayward Cave) isn't so hard to navigate!"

The Gible seemed just as confidant, but barely turning out of the winding path they're just come out of, they paused. The jolly little dance in its movements paused as the fin on their back seemed to almost tense up.

There was something ahead in the larger tunnel paths...

#tactful kind daedra #;ic #verse: hisui #//ignore the fact i don't have any Hisui Ingo icons lol

It was one of his duties as the Warden to Lady Sneasler for Ingo to navigate the tunnels and paths for any lost travelers. It wasn't safe in the cave system for most normal people given all the wild Pokemon that made their home here. Plus side, he knew exactly where he was and didn't really need the torch he carried for the sake of anyone lost.

It was as Ingo rounded a corner and spied movement that he startled lightly, hand going to his waist where his Pokeballs were in his satchel. First he'd spied the rather tense Gible before he noted the sound of bells and he spied the young woman behind the Pokemon. It was odd that he hadn't really noticed them sooner but he was fairly distracted by his own thoughts. Again.

"Ah... Is this your Pokemon ma'am? It seems rather tame compared to many others I've seen." It was mostly because the Pokemon hadn't attacked him yet that led him to believe they were trainer partners. The sight was not strange to him, vaguely he had a feeling this was something he'd seen before but he couldn't remember where or when. It was out of character for a person living in Hisui to not grow fearful and anxious of the sight of a Pokemon but here he stood calmly and unafraid. Then something occurred to him.

"Are you perhaps lost travelers? I can guide you to the right tracks that will lead you back to your desired destination if you'd like."

//Well, that was a first lol

#;ooc #//never had a post flagged like that

Daedra carefully took the box from Ingo, noting it's decent weight. However, she could still balance the box with one arm while she separated the flaps up top. Immediately, the redhead was greeted by sleek monochrome fabric, with alternating bands of black and white patterning that she recognized instantly. Stooping down, Daedra set the box at her feet so she could pull the garment out and hold before her at arm's length.

It wasn't a pair or even favoring one of the twin's work attire, but a blended mix of the two. Daedra found that surprising, especially when she noticed it was more a casual varsity type jacket. Something she wouldn't have to worry about being too long on her!

"It's just like your coats," she exclaimed, feeling the thickness of the various layers that made it up. Quickly undoing the fastenings, Daedra slipped one of her arms in and then the other to give it a proper try.

As expected, even the small looking jacket was noticeably sizable on her, but she hardly cared. Such jackets were better being a little bigger, in her opinion.

"Uwaah~ It's really soft," she noted, adjusting it down on her petite frame, still able to tell how the layers would surely keep her protected from chilly weather. "I don't think I'd get cold even in winter with this!"

---She probably would, but Daedra disliked the extreme cold no matter what she bundled in.

Daedra giggled when she heard her gift was actually a miss-match, having thought she recognized the style of a few seams in particular. Needless to say, she was touched they'd go to the trouble just for her~

"I love it! I would have been happy with either version, but now I have a completely unique one! A special one of a kind version!" Plus, she didn't have to choose between wearing Emmet's or Ingo's at any given instance. She could don both in support.

And, the jacket was apparently not her only present. Following Ingo's gesture, Daedra looked down to the box again, realizing there were a collection of shiny pokeballs that had been safely hidden under the jacket. The redhead reached down to pull two out, holding each in her hands to look between then in awe.

"How pretty," she fawned admiringly, while looking over Ingo's handiwork. The tops were smooth with a resin like finish but vastly different than the prim-perfection of a modern factory made pokeball. Despite the bottom looking almost wood-like, that, too, she found to be smooth as she caressed a thumb over the various details.

They looked identical to Ingo's current ones but still somehow had an artistic polish about them. Like little masterpieces.

"It's hard to imagine people used to use pokeballs like these in the past to casually," Daedra couldn't help but comment. "I'd hate to imagine having someone spend all that time to make such a fancy item and chance it breaking or getting lost from a bad throw. I guess it would all be worth it to have a Pokemon friend in one though."

Daedra probably wouldn't use her gifted balls for their intended function, though. They deserved a nice place on one of her shelves to admire~ Considering she'd hate to come to Ingo one day and explain she'd unintentionally wasted them on failed attempts or by accident.

Both twins watched as Daedra took in the appearance of the garment in the box that they had worked to make for her. Of course, most of the handiwork had been done by Ingo but Emmet had also helped in his own unique way... Mostly he pinned the pieces together under his brother's instruction. Either way, it was a delight to see that it fit on her just loose enough to be comfy and that she loved it

"I'm so glad that it fits you. We guessed on the size needed and I wasn't sure in the process of melding the two that it still fit." Ingo smiled to her his small smile that showed just how pleased he was with this. Emmet grinned a much brighter smile and nodded too. It had amused him how Ingo had come back with so many different hand skills but at the same time it made far too much sense knowing he'd come back from the past and had to craft most things used. Like the pokeballs he gifted to Daedra.

The older twin watched as she took in the appearance of the set of catching tools he'd made and smiled in pride as she appreciated each one. There was one of each type of Pokeball that he knew how to make so long as he had the supplies as well. So a standard Pokeball, Great ball, and Ultra ball, a Heavy and Leaden ball, and a Feather ball. Sadly he'd lacked the materials after finishing a complete set of each line of Pokeball for the museum to do the same for Daedra but he also knew she wouldn't care.

"Heh, I watched a couple of teenagers in the Survey Corps that were excellent at catching and battling Pokemon use these balls like it was second nature. What's quite fun is when you do catch a Pokemon it sends a little spark out of the top to show that it has. I'm just grateful my team decided to join me of their own free will and I didn't have to battle or sneak from behind to catch them." That would have made things much more difficult in the long run he feels.

Emmet meanwhile was surprised to hear about how the Pokeballs sent a little signal out cause he didn't realize they had. "Huh... That's kind of neat actually. You should catch something to show us that some time." The idea was met with mild surprise and some thought, but over all it wasn't readily accepted. After all, Ingo had plenty of friends to keep him busy as it was.

#//all the threads wheeeeeee

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Reblog if you're multi-thread friendly.

When she saw his smile turn a bit awkward, Daedra finally let her eyes roll a little, but it was accompanied by another bemused head shake and grin. Emmet was always simply going to be Emmet~ But it was clear the redhead didn't hold any grudge or hard feelings.

"You know how it goes, Emmet," she reminded swaying her head back and forth slightly. "If you word something silly-sounding, I'm only going to offer a silly-sounding reply back~ And, I'll have you know, being able to sit in half of the train décor doesn't count as: meshing with it."

Daedra's attention soon turned to the other twin, blinking curiously as he produced a sizable box from behind his back. Ever the curious type, the redhead was immediately intrigued by what could be inside, as there was nothing on the outside to help her guess.

"You both got me something?" she smiled, giddy. Not that she ever put much worth of getting material things, but she was such a sucker for kind gestures~

"You really didn't have to go to the trouble! I've always just been happy to be your friends as is!"

Afterall, how many people in Unova could say they were personally acquainted with the Subway Bosses~ A limited amount, surely.