blackthorn city

a closed rp blog for clair from the pokemon series that is currently affiliated with undella bay

[dragonhaze]

I'm a goblin so all symbols of honesty meme to Lance?

Honesty meme! Send me a symbol for my muse to come clean about:

♥ - Something they like about your muse.

“Flattery doesn’t suit you---at least prompting it in this manner, but if I must...” Although she says that, there’s a smile to her tone, so it doesn’t seem as though she minds. “I do like the choices you have in capes. There’s extremely high quality. Perfect for all sorts of situations.”

❦ - Something they hate about your muse.

Her eyes flash with a hint of annoyance then. “And, by all situations, I do mean those dangerous ones you so happen to get yourself into. I understand you do have backup, but never leave them behind. If anything, I wouldn’t want you to get hurt.” 

✎ - A reason they’re jealous of your muse.

She lets out a sigh then, shaking her head. “I used to be jealous of your freedom away from the clan. But that was then, and this is now.”  

♪ - A secret they’re keeping from your muse

Pressing her lips together, she shakes her head. There are several things she’s keeping a secret, and she wouldn’t doubt that he would do the same. Even between them, it was fine, wasn’t it?

“I suppose my jealousy was a secret, even if I’m sure you could have seen through me.”  .

♤ - What they thought about your muse when first meeting.

“Hm, what did I think of you when we first met?” 

She was a dumb kid then. In all honesty, she probably didn’t even realize they were related until after their conversation. The way that Mamaru had kept her isolated as a child kept her fairly ignorant to the general politics surrounding the clan. She’d only heard stories about Lance from him until she’d been able to be around others. 

(Something she learned later was to make sure she didn’t ‘corrupt’ others of the clan somehow.)

It was a scene that wasn’t too difficult to recall. Even while he was left alone, there were plenty around watching him sit at the end of the lake, feet swinging over the water’s edge --- even other children watching at a distance --- gasping as she approached him. She didn’t care for it all at the time; she didn’t hear all of that at the time. 

The dirty, bandage-covered surviving member of the branch family took a seat next to Lance, bumping his shoulders with her own, laughing a little when it startled him so much he’d nearly fallen into the water. 

“You seemed lonely with a burden heavier than the thousand capes on your shoulders.” She glanced away then with a sigh. “I guess things haven’t changed since then, hm?”  

[boulderabaisse-blog]

@dragonhaze​

          The moment Steven got to Kalos, he was already amazed by how many people were there. He was still in the airport, and many of the people here were most likely tourists (as he was). He’s been here a few times before, but for different reasons. There was still many areas for Steven to explore in Kalos.

          While he was leaving the airport, he noticed someone familiar—it was hard to tell at first. But after a second glance, he knew for certain who that someone was.

          ❛ Clair? Is that you? ❜ he waved at her direction and moved to catch up to her. He happened to bump into a few people, giving apologies here and there. Maybe he had jet lag—flying on a plane wasn’t the same as flying on a pokemon. To think the Steven Stone would be used to it by now, as he flew on planes often, but it still got to him.

          With a sigh of relief when he finally caught up to her, he smiled, ❛ What brings you to Kalos? Would you like to get a bite of their famous food while we chat? Unless you’re too busy. That’s understandable. ❜ He was rather busy himself, but he was pretty hungry, too.

[dragonhaze]

As much as she loved to fly, being cramped into a small, steel box for several hours was not something she enjoyed. She had thought about simply asking Dragonite, but it would put a too much stress on the pokemon --- never mind how such a thing was best saved for shorter distances, not cross regions!

The deep frown hadn’t faded away once the plane had actually landed (which was far too rough in her opinion). She tugged at her luggage, a simple backpack for a week long trip, and hefted it over her shoulders much to the surprise of those about her. 

Clair combed her fingers through her bangs, tucking them behind her ear as she let out a long (suffering) sigh. It was such a pain sometimes, the beginnings of any journey, facing an unfamiliar land. Not the entirety of it, but the part before she reaches the places she’s meant to explore. If she wanted, it might have been easier to snag a pamphlet and ride a taxi to the hotel and make her way on from there, but she’d been interrupted by a familiar voice. 

“Steven?” Her, once knit, expression lightened, pleased to have found something familiar in these lands. “I wasn’t expecting to see you.” Her tone had sounded a tad sharper than she’d meant it, more out of fatigue from staying stationary for an extended period of time an anything else. “I’ve planned on visiting a few places here ---” she stopped then, realizing he may be interested in the very same. “A few caves. But, yes, we probably should.” It wouldn’t bode well for either of them to stand and chat. Neither of them may be as famous here as their home regions, but it was still a good idea to stay cautious. Aside from that,chatting in the middle of a path isn’t the best idea either. “I have time,” a week’s worth, “we may be headed the same location anyways.” 

She began to walk then, although she wasn’t particularly sure where. Although she had read the map and attempted to memorize it, she’d focused more on the maps of the caves that she had planned on visiting as opposed to general ones. And, glancing around, she noted how many of the buildings were modeled after one another. It wouldn’t do well to be stopped at this point. “You may have to lead; the city’s easy to get lost in.” 

[inboxstuff]

Honesty meme!

Send me a symbol for my muse to come clean about:

 ♥ - Something they like about your muse.

 ❦ - Something they hate about your muse.

 ✎ - A reason they’re jealous of your muse.

 ♪ - A secret they’re keeping from your muse.

 ♤ - What they thought about your muse when first meeting.

[dragonhaze]

untapped potential || will&clair

The end of their battle had ended as expected. She had remained the victor, and he ... looked a little worse for wear. Dragonite was called back immediately, barely spared a blink before she was returned to her pokeball as the dragon user marched across the battlefield to her once opponent’s box.

She rest a hand on his shoulders, heavy handed one, more as though she’d punched him instead of patting his back. “That was a good battle.” She said in return, but it seemed as though it wasn’t enough to pull the man from his stupor.

So, she’d pulled away to look at him more closely.

There was something there that she wasn’t sure she liked. He was far more somber than usual, something she’d noticed but shoved at the back of her mind earlier in the day. So, perhaps this win wasn’t the win she wanted. Fighting an opponent that cared little was not a way of growing stronger. 

It was the same as picking on the weak---a wrong that needed to be righted.

Perhaps, it was a good thing she had decided to yank the boy out of the league building onto the cites he could look down to from where he was and re-immerse himself with others and recover before being set back to that mountain of theirs.

The coffee place they’d ended up staying was a very niche sort of place. In short, they were a tad snobbish in regards to the quality of the coffee and tea they served, making it a kind of place she found entertaining.

She took a seat at one of the tables for two, patting the other chair for him to take a seat. The dragon user didn’t bother waiting until after he’d sat before blurting out, “So, Will, what seems to be on your mind?” 

                                @elitekaito // sc. 

[dragonhaze]

Galactic & Go-Rock Squad?

Galactic: Are you adaptable to situations or do you change them to fit your wants/needs?

“It’s better to forge our own paths and carve out favorable situations on our own. Yes, there are times in which we must learn to adapt to a situation, but, for the most part, I will hold my ground, just as any dragon master should.”

Go-Rock Squad: Do you need others to back you up, or do you feel you are best suited to solo work?

“As a member of the clan, we are never alone. Our dragons are our partners. In terms of pokemon trainer and pokemon teams, it’s still tradition to travel on our own. During this time, we learn to be self-sufficient.” Although this was all conjecture. She’s never been on a pokemon journey (the kind in which she was able to garner all eight badges) on her own. In short, yes, she believed she was far better suited for solo work. 

[dragonhaze]

Rocket: Is money important to you?

“It’s not as important as plenty of other things out there.”

It was a useful concept, a necessary one in today’s world, but she wouldn’t consider it more important than her own pokemon for one or the ability to become stronger than she already is.

[dragonhaze]

rocket revival, plasma and pokemon pinchers

Do you have a hard time letting go of things?

Her arms were folded as she let out a loud ‘huff.’ The very idea was ridiculous and painfully true of her but to admit so aloud --- and to some stranger. Ah, but she had to act somewhat nice to the interviewer, right?

“You could say could say that.”

Plasma: How far are you willing to let a lie go?

“You shouldn’t have lied in the first place.”

Pokemon Pinchers: Does the end justify the means?

“Yes.”

Of course, she would be one to change her answer if she were to consider the situation, but for the most part, she’d given a whole hearted answer without wasting a second to think about it and realize how difficult of a question it actually was. 

[dragonhaze]

hidden escape || falkner&clair

It wasn’t often, but there were cases that were handed down to them that might have been better to give to the local authorities. This one, in particular, was in regards of a series of missing people. Apparently, they hadn’t found it out on their own and the case had ended up on her lap after one of their own has been caught up in it.

In a way, it grabbed her attention more than one of these cases normally would due to the idea a dragon tamer from their city had been reported to be missing. In a world where travels were frequent and people come and go frequently, it was something she’d considered alarming. She was lucky, in a way, that the gym was going slowly and that the gym season’s yet to start. It gave her some free time to search on her own more solidly.

It was why she’d ended up at the edges of Violet City, searching the woods that made up the routes surrounding the city. 

Her Dragonite was following along with her, searching the other direction. There weren’t that many people along the roue, just a handful of battle happy bird keepers and fisherman. She’d turned down a few of them, but it was only easier to do so after she’d (accidentally) annihilated one of them in plain view. No doubt, she would be hearing about that later, but they were getting in her way and---

A familiar black cloth took her attention, she knelt down close to it, picking it up. She flipped it back and forth, the familiar black cloth was emblazoned with one of the most hated symbols in the region: R. Clicking her tongue, the cloth was wrinkled in her curled fist.

Of course, they must be involved.

The air about her grew increasingly tense as she heard the rustling behind her, one that did not belong to a pokemon. Her stance changed, whirling around to greet them, placing one foot forward and her arms at ready. Whatever was to face her, she was prepared to attack.

---And instantly return to a semi-calmed stance when she saw who it was.   

“Falkner.”

                                         @flyingfalkner  // s.c.

[dragonhaze]

Villainous Team Asks

Rocket: Is money important to you?

Rocket Revival: Do you have a hard time letting go of things?

Magma: Are your actions driven by logic or passion?

Aqua: Is there a cause you'd be willing to do anything for to see it succeed?

Galactic: Are you adaptable to situations or do you change them to fit your wants/needs?

Plasma: How far are you willing to let a lie go?

Neo-Plasma: Are you willing to use others to get what you want?

Flare: Is one life more valuable than any other?

Skull: Do you appreciate what you have, or do you focus on what you don't have?

Aether Foundation: Do you believe in unconditional love?

Snagem: Do you strive to get what you want, no matter the means?

Cipher: Do you believe others should have to change to fit your wants/needs?

Go-Rock Squad: Do you need others to back you up, or do you feel you are best suited to solo work?

Dim Sun: Are you willing to change who you are on the outside to get others to like/trust you?

Debonairs: Do you accept failure?

Pokemon Pinchers: Does the end justify the means?

[dragonhaze]

bold what you apply to your muse. italicise what applies, but isn’t oftentimes established in detail.

DEFENSIVENESS :

arms crossed on chest • crossing legs • fist - like gestures • pointing index finger • karate chops • the fig leaf position.

REFLECTIVE :

hand - to - face gestures • head tilted • stroking chin • peering over glasses • taking glasses off— cleaning • putting earpiece of glasses in mouth • pipe smoker gestures • putting hand to bridge of nose.

SUSPICION :

arms crossed • sideways glance • touching or rubbing nose • rubbing eyes.

OPENNESS   &   COOPERATION :

open hands • upper body in sprinters position • sitting on edge of chair • hand - to - face gestures • unbuttoned coat • tilted head.

CONFIDENCE :

hands behind back • hands on lapels of coat • steepled hands.

INSECURITY   &   ANXIETY :

chewing pen or pencil • rubbing thumb over opposite thumb • biting fingernails • hands in pockets • elbow bent / closed gestures • clearing throat • “ whew ” sound • picking or pinching flesh • fidgeting in chair • hand covering mouth whilst speaking • poor eye contact • tugging at pants whilst seated • jingling money in pockets • tugging at ear • perspiring hands • playing with hair •swaying • playing with pointer / marker • smacking lips • sighing.

FRUSTRATION :

short breaths • “ tsk ” sound • tightly clenched hands • fist - like gestures • pointing index finger • rubbing hand through hair • rubbing back of neck.

[visionofanarchy]

Platonic Touch

Sometimes, characters want contact that has nothing to do with sex or violence. Send one of these for your character to reach out to mine.

Shoulder Clasp

Across the Shoulder hug

Hair Ruffle

Gentle headlock

Full body lean

Feet in lap

Head in lap

Hair petting

Ambush hug

Not so ambush hug

Pulling mine into their lap

Cheek kiss

Forehead kiss

Brushing hair out of mine’s face

Fixing shirt collar

Fixing shirt cuffs

Fixing a clothing tag

Tying shoes

Taking off shoes

Carrying while half asleep

Hand holding

Leaning their head on mine’s shoulder tiredly

Absently tracing patterns on the nearest exposed skin

Pushing glasses into place

Offering their drink

Offering their snack

Kissing the back of mine’s hand

Looping their arm around mine’s waist and leaning against mine’s back

Crawling into bed with

Using shoulder as a pillow

Pulling mine’s arm around their shoulder

Hair brushing

Brushing lint off of

Giving a foot massage

Giving a back massage

Giving a scalp massage

Rubbing circles on mine’s back

Sharing a secret smile

Booping the nose

Touching noses together

Resting foreheads together

Resting cheeks together

Sharing a blanket

Taking over mine’s seat while they’re in it

Poking with fingers/toes

Painting mine’s nails

Putting jewelry on mine

Doing mine’s hair

Pinkie promise

High five

Fist bump

Secret handshake

Hipcheck

Pulling mine into a dance

Initiate a tickle fight

[dragonhaze]

Sandy Resolutions || lance&clair

[dragonhaze]

drxgonchamp

Lance did not expect to be dragged away on an impromptu vacation but honestly, he should have expected as much when it came to Clair. She could match his stubbornness blow for blow and surprisingly, won occasionally. His initial polite refusal of a trip to Alola turned into argument, then discussion before finally gaining his somewhat bewildered acceptance. The entire thing was a bit of a blur, though perhaps his exhaustion had something to do with it.

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“Maybe you can’t kill them, but you can make it difficult for them to try to come back.” Clair remarked with a surprising amount of fire considering how much of a good mood she’d been. It was a good thing there were no Pyukumuku in her hands or else they’d have been squashed in the process as her hands contorted to tightly bound fists, only relaxing after he’d redirected the question towards herself.

It was then that she looked at him, shifting her stance slightly, finding it odd to think about this time around, nevermind how tired he looked as well. The years had shown, and while she was glad he had allowed himself to relax around her, it was worrisome to see how much it had done. Perhaps, she should make more trips with him like this, if not force him to have more meals with either herself or his elites --- the entire time, without any of his work at the table.

“Things have been the same; Blackthorn doesn’t change often.” She said with a shrug. “There are fewer students but that can be attributed to how little children are in Blackthorn.”

Perhaps, even more considering how some would choose to travel before settling on a job at either her gym or some other thing within the city.

Clair took a few steps towards the chairs that had been put out for them earlier. A towel rested on each of them matching the color of their hair. A small table was placed between them and, apparently, while she’d been busy the waiter or whatever that’d attended to them, had brought them some drinks. She took a seat on her chair, feeling the heat (not the burn) of the material brush against her outfit: a blue two piece swimsuit or swimwear, really considering it covered just as much as her usual outfit without the heels, having opted to go barefoot this time around.

Glancing over at her cousin, she gave a small grin, signalling towards the other seat. “you’ve told me about your work, not about you.” She added pointedly. “I’m not telling you to ignore the responsibilities of the titles placed on you, but taking a breather like this is good every once in a while. How long has it been since you’ve been more than a brand? Dragons aren’t meant to be kept in cages.”

[dragonhaze]

Sandy Resolutions || lance&clair

It was trouble enough getting to this point, but at least the sands of Alola were as inviting as rumors would have it, save for a few pokemon that seemed to throw themselves at their mercy. It kept them from being tame and boring at the very least.

"This isn't a terrible use of our time," Clair would remark after some time, tossing away another one of those black and purple pokemon into the ocean. She couldn't manage sitting still just yet, still a bit wound up in the excitement of the new region (not that she would admit it) and the pokemon. “Sending these pokemon back into the water, I mean.”

She paused, seeing the last she had thrown letting out a few bubbles. It was worrisome each time, no matter how she had personally assessed how this act was strangely beneficial to them. Their soft yet sturdy bodies was as much of a strength as it was a weakness, it seemed. She shook her head and returned to combing the beach of them. 

"Not that you have to mimic me." After all, it was her choice and curiosity that led to this impromptu 'job' of sorts. The pokemon in question didn't seem to displeased to be held and thrown back where it belonged, surprising Clair at first. And, while she hadn’t originally trusted the man who was going to pay her for this little chore, she’d found they seemed somewhat more lively after the act.

How strange, she thought with a frown.

After tossing (lightly, she reminded herself,) the last of the pyukumuku back into the water, Clair had turned back towards Lance, satisfied in accomplishing her task, no matter how minor. "Now that that's over and done with, we can get back to the conversation we were going to have before we left."

"Asides from the desk job, what have you been up to?" 

Neither was she asking for him to confirm nor deny anything told in the papers, never being one to care for them. She stared at him and him alone, as she would when they were younger, waiting to listen to what weighed heavily on his mind. The dragon champion certainly had that look to him, one that could be plainly seen by even strangers, the kind of feel that gave off how weary he seemed.

This mini vacation was meant to send some of it away, even it it couldn't heal it at its entirety.

@drxgonchamp

[dragonhaze]

who would like a starter? i’ll hit you up for a plot.

[therandominmyhead]

Clair makes another appearance in the anime on this week’s episode!

[pokemonheroine]

Lance and Clair, aesthetics

(The pics with the cosplayers are modified parts of these pictures: http://eduardluzhetskiy.deviantart.com/art/Pokemon-Trainer-Lance-V-476298819 http://www.cosplay.com/costume/433745/)

[dragonhaze]

Bugsy: Aw shucks!

Clair: Hey, I'm upset about it too, but let's watch the fucking language.