Illusionary-Pantomime

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[illusionar-pantomime]

One does not need speech to be expressive

A Non-selective Pokemon RP Blog for Panto, a mute Zorua. If you would be interested in RPing with him. Please feel free to like or reblog this post or send in a ask or an IM.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

@illusionar-pantomime: The Zorua lays in front of Rivor, Rhythmically tapping at his claws. What reason? Well, he just wants to spend some time with Rivor is all. Even if it’s not the most interesting of ‘games’ he could be playing.

As the little Zorua begins to try and get Rivor's attention, his head slowly shifts over to him and tilts off to the side.

" You alright, little dude ? You bored ? "

He asked, making sure that Panto was not too restless. Otherwise, he'd have to do something about it.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

illusionar-pantomime one paw would be parted at Rivors pawing, letting an eyeball poke out to look up at his Guardian. It was clear behind those paws, the kit was blushing. He was slightly embarrassed and looked to the side. With Rivor’s insistence he would move his paws away, moving to nuzzle into the Sandslash’s side a bit for comfort. Even if Rivor told him not to be, he couldn’t help these feelings of embarrassment.

Rivor noticed the blush on the Zorua's face, the sight of which made him smirk. For as much that Rivor loved to tease though, he wouldn't escalate the situation more than this.... at least not when it came to pure teasing.

" Ahh, come on little guy - ! I'm the greatest ladies man this land has ever seen, you know ? I'm just trying to get you some game ~ ! "

He answered, an arm wrapping around the smaller Pokémon before he looked down at him, tilting his head.

" So, who is this girl, huh ? Someone I know about ? "

[illusionar-pantomime]

Some game? These were terms that Panto had clearly never had heard before now. That much was apparent by the confused expression that replaced his embarrassed one.

Rivor was the most mature Pokemon he knew, maybe it would benefit to listen to him. At his question of who it was he had a crush on, his illusions could do the job of explaining that. As with a glow of his body, the illusion of a certain Riolu would appear before Rivor.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

Rivor waited for a while to allow the Zorua to form his illusion. Panto had certainly gotten a lot better at that lately and was now able to to show proper visual clues.

As soon as the said Riolu appeared, a grin would do so on Rivor's face once more.

" Oohh, the young assistant at Karie's shop ? Wooow, didn't think you'd have such a thing for her. But she is a cutie, I say. "

As a way to tease him, he tilted his head and looked back down at him.

" Want me to tell her that you're just soooo in love with her ~ ? "

[illusionar-pantomime]

the kit would get rather wide eyed at Rivors comment about if he should tell Sonia about Panto’s feelings. Getting up and shaking his head at that. If he was going to tell her how he felt, he wanted to be the one to do it.

But that of course led to the issue of how. It was clear this was Alien to Panto, where as Rivor was probably used to stuff like this. So, he would give Rivor a look. A look that said ‘please help me with this.’

[separated-at-danger-muses]

Rivor waited for a while to allow the Zorua to form his illusion. Panto had certainly gotten a lot better at that lately and was now able to to show proper visual clues.

As soon as the said Riolu appeared, a grin would do so on Rivor's face once more.

" Oohh, the young assistant at Karie's shop ? Wooow, didn't think you'd have such a thing for her. But she is a cutie, I say. "

As a way to tease him, he tilted his head and looked back down at him.

" Want me to tell her that you're just soooo in love with her ~ ? "

[illusionar-pantomime]

The kits eyes would go wide at the mention of Rivor telling Sonia about his feelings for her. He would shake his head vigorously in response. If he was going to convey how he felt about her, he would've preferred if he was the one doing so.

Of course that led to the question of not only if he should, but also how he should. Love like this was still foreign to the kit. Of course he knew love, he loved his mother, and he loved Rivor as his guardian, but this kind of love, he knew nothing about.

Soon he would give Rivor a look. A look that more or less said 'Please help me with this.'

[separated-at-danger-muses]

@illusionar-pantomime: The Zorua lays in front of Rivor, Rhythmically tapping at his claws. What reason? Well, he just wants to spend some time with Rivor is all. Even if it’s not the most interesting of ‘games’ he could be playing.

As the little Zorua begins to try and get Rivor's attention, his head slowly shifts over to him and tilts off to the side.

" You alright, little dude ? You bored ? "

He asked, making sure that Panto was not too restless. Otherwise, he'd have to do something about it.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

illusionar-pantomime one paw would be parted at Rivors pawing, letting an eyeball poke out to look up at his Guardian. It was clear behind those paws, the kit was blushing. He was slightly embarrassed and looked to the side. With Rivor’s insistence he would move his paws away, moving to nuzzle into the Sandslash’s side a bit for comfort. Even if Rivor told him not to be, he couldn’t help these feelings of embarrassment.

Rivor noticed the blush on the Zorua's face, the sight of which made him smirk. For as much that Rivor loved to tease though, he wouldn't escalate the situation more than this.... at least not when it came to pure teasing.

" Ahh, come on little guy - ! I'm the greatest ladies man this land has ever seen, you know ? I'm just trying to get you some game ~ ! "

He answered, an arm wrapping around the smaller Pokémon before he looked down at him, tilting his head.

" So, who is this girl, huh ? Someone I know about ? "

[illusionar-pantomime]

Some game? These were terms that Panto had clearly never had heard before now. That much was apparent by the confused expression that replaced his embarrassed one.

Rivor was the most mature Pokemon he knew, maybe it would benefit to listen to him. At his question of who it was he had a crush on, his illusions could do the job of explaining that. As with a glow of his body, the illusion of a certain Riolu would appear before Rivor.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

@illusionar-pantomime: The Zorua lays in front of Rivor, Rhythmically tapping at his claws. What reason? Well, he just wants to spend some time with Rivor is all. Even if it’s not the most interesting of ‘games’ he could be playing.

As the little Zorua begins to try and get Rivor's attention, his head slowly shifts over to him and tilts off to the side.

" You alright, little dude ? You bored ? "

He asked, making sure that Panto was not too restless. Otherwise, he'd have to do something about it.

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would nod at Rivor’s question as he tapped at his claws a couple more times before stopping. At which point he would get up and move closer to Rivor, slumping against his side.

Bored and tired wasn’t a fun combo. But the kit was feeling both at the moment.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

With the Zorua expressing both boredom and drowzyness, he figured that an energy-filled chase wasn't the best course of action right now. Neither was sleep in itself. It had to be something that they could sink their teeth into.

Given that he had been Panto's guardian for a long time now, he asked him one simple question.

" Hey ... you got any sweetheart's you've been too nervous to approach around here ? I bet you have, little dude- "

[illusionar-pantomime]

the kits ears would stick straight up at that. Rivor’s comment catching him off guard. Love wasn’t really something that Panto fully understood, but there was one Pokémon that made his chest feel lighter for some reason whenever the two of them were together.

but it was clear he was embarrassed. Covering his head in paws to try and hide himself from Rivor’s question, which would only cement his guardian had touched a nerve.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

At first, Rivor had merely said this as a means to get Panto worked. But at this point, he knew exactly what was going on. Panto had reacted in a way that Rivor knew all too well... and he wasn't about to let it go.

" Oohhooh ! You DO fancy a girl, don't you ? "

He continued, poking a single claw against the paw that hid the Zorua's face for the time being, teasingly at that.

" Don't try to hide it ! You've got a cute lass on your mind ~ ! "

[illusionar-pantomime]

one paw would be parted at Rivors pawing, letting an eyeball poke out to look up at his Guardian. It was clear behind those paws, the kit was blushing. He was slightly embarrassed and looked to the side.

With Rivor’s insistence he would move his paws away, moving to nuzzle into the Sandslash’s side a bit for comfort. Even if Rivor told him not to be, he couldn’t help these feelings of embarrassment.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

@illusionar-pantomime: The Zorua lays in front of Rivor, Rhythmically tapping at his claws. What reason? Well, he just wants to spend some time with Rivor is all. Even if it’s not the most interesting of ‘games’ he could be playing.

As the little Zorua begins to try and get Rivor's attention, his head slowly shifts over to him and tilts off to the side.

" You alright, little dude ? You bored ? "

He asked, making sure that Panto was not too restless. Otherwise, he'd have to do something about it.

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would nod at Rivor’s question as he tapped at his claws a couple more times before stopping. At which point he would get up and move closer to Rivor, slumping against his side.

Bored and tired wasn’t a fun combo. But the kit was feeling both at the moment.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

With the Zorua expressing both boredom and drowzyness, he figured that an energy-filled chase wasn't the best course of action right now. Neither was sleep in itself. It had to be something that they could sink their teeth into.

Given that he had been Panto's guardian for a long time now, he asked him one simple question.

" Hey ... you got any sweetheart's you've been too nervous to approach around here ? I bet you have, little dude- "

[illusionar-pantomime]

the kits ears would stick straight up at that. Rivor’s comment catching him off guard. Love wasn’t really something that Panto fully understood, but there was one Pokémon that made his chest feel lighter for some reason whenever the two of them were together.

but it was clear he was embarrassed. Covering his head in paws to try and hide himself from Rivor’s question, which would only cement his guardian had touched a nerve.

[separated-at-danger-muses]

@illusionar-pantomime: The Zorua lays in front of Rivor, Rhythmically tapping at his claws. What reason? Well, he just wants to spend some time with Rivor is all. Even if it’s not the most interesting of ‘games’ he could be playing.

As the little Zorua begins to try and get Rivor's attention, his head slowly shifts over to him and tilts off to the side.

" You alright, little dude ? You bored ? "

He asked, making sure that Panto was not too restless. Otherwise, he'd have to do something about it.

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would nod at Rivor’s question as he tapped at his claws a couple more times before stopping. At which point he would get up and move closer to Rivor, slumping against his side.

Bored and tired wasn’t a fun combo. But the kit was feeling both at the moment.

[unmeisenshi]

"Something that Solaris likes..." For Zane, it had been too long since they last thought about things that the Charizard liked. It took Zane a moment before they gave their answer. "I know that Solaris really likes Hydrangeas. He told me that they put his mind at ease. I think that getting some for him, ones that you've picked, would be good for him."

Zane pointed to the west. "I know there are Hydrangeas that are in bloom over in the west. Let's head over there and pick some out. His favorite type is the one with purple petals."

[illusionar-pantomime]

"Hydrangeas..." Panto would repeat. He didn't know a lot out about flowers, but he did know about Solaris' love for those. A bouquet of them sounded like that would be a perfect gift to get him. Something to say thank you for keeping him safe in the battle

"Lets hope we can find enough with purple petals for a full bouquet." Panto would say, beginning to walk side by side with Zane towards the west "Thank you for helping me with this Zane. It feels nice doing this with you."

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: the kit would simply sit down next to Zane. Staring forward, it was clear the fight with Aphotic had physically and mentally fatigued Panto, who was currently worrying for Solaris’ health. “Does it ever get any easier Zane?” He would ask.

Zane looked down at Panto, rubbing the kit's head and sighing. Panto's slight thousand yard stare indicated to the Marowak that this was a lot for him to handle. "It... Takes a while. The physical fatigue will decrease as you do more missions. Your body gets used to running around so much."

Zane would turn slightly, and they grabbed Panto's chin lightly and turned it. "Is there something on your mind that's bothering you? The job can affect one's mental health as well, so it's good to do check-ins every once in a while. If there is something... You know I'll listen."

[illusionar-pantomime]

The kit would nod at Zane’s answer. Leaning into the head rubs a bit as he continued staring forward. While it was nice to hear the physically it got easier, he was more focused on what it would do mentally.

he would only turn his head once Zane had turned it towards him. It was that obvious it seemed that the fight being the scale that it was had affected him mentally. He figured if there was anyone to talk to, it was Zane. “Just, I keep thinking about Solaris Zane. He took that hit for me when I came to help, and that state Aphotic left him in before you all beat him… Me and the others, we get hurt all the time when we go on missions. But I’ve never seen someone get hurt that badly before…” Panto would explain. He was still green after all. Not used to seeing others in such a injured state.

[unmeisenshi]

Zane nodded as they listened. The Marowak figured that it was something about Solaris, but they had wanted to hear it first from Panto. "Injuries like Solaris' are not very common. In the beginning stages of rescue work, at least. As you continue on, the threats you face will become bigger... Badder... More deadly."

Zane took a deep breath before continuing. "I don't mean to scare you, and if I do I apologize. The work in your later years will consist of, for lack of a better phrase, some pretty messed up shit. Stuff that will stay with you forever, and never seem to go away. The best thing in that situation is to direct your anger... Your frustration... At the Pokemon responsible. You could almost think of it as a form of therapy."

The Marowak brought Panto in for a hug. "And even after it's all said and done, if it still bothers you... You have your teammates to fall back on. To listen to you, when you need it."

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would listen closely to what Zane would tell him. He knew that things would worse over time, in terms of the Pokémon he would be tasked with fighting and what they would be capable of doing. But it still at this point shake the young kit to his core.

It did scare him. But he also knew it was a fear that would need to make him stronger. Not just for his sake, but his teammates sake and those who couldn’t protect themselves.

Panto would rest his head in Zane’s arm when he was brought in for a hug. Talking like this has helped put his mind at ease a bit. The hug certainly helped as well. “We help each other, whenever any of us go through something like this…” He would say, knowing he could also be that person to listen “Zane. What’s something Solaris likes? I want to get him something to say thank you to him.”

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: the kit would simply sit down next to Zane. Staring forward, it was clear the fight with Aphotic had physically and mentally fatigued Panto, who was currently worrying for Solaris’ health. “Does it ever get any easier Zane?” He would ask.

Zane looked down at Panto, rubbing the kit's head and sighing. Panto's slight thousand yard stare indicated to the Marowak that this was a lot for him to handle. "It... Takes a while. The physical fatigue will decrease as you do more missions. Your body gets used to running around so much."

Zane would turn slightly, and they grabbed Panto's chin lightly and turned it. "Is there something on your mind that's bothering you? The job can affect one's mental health as well, so it's good to do check-ins every once in a while. If there is something... You know I'll listen."

[illusionar-pantomime]

The kit would nod at Zane’s answer. Leaning into the head rubs a bit as he continued staring forward. While it was nice to hear the physically it got easier, he was more focused on what it would do mentally.

he would only turn his head once Zane had turned it towards him. It was that obvious it seemed that the fight being the scale that it was had affected him mentally. He figured if there was anyone to talk to, it was Zane. “Just, I keep thinking about Solaris Zane. He took that hit for me when I came to help, and that state Aphotic left him in before you all beat him… Me and the others, we get hurt all the time when we go on missions. But I’ve never seen someone get hurt that badly before…” Panto would explain. He was still green after all. Not used to seeing others in such a injured state.

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: the kit would be ready once the call the help was put out. Appearing next to the team, Panto would stare on at the size and scale of Aphotic Basilisk, clearly the biggest Pokémon he had ever laid eyes on. He was determined to see whatever happened next through to the end though. He had trained as best he could for this and was ready to defend his home. Even if his heart thumping in his ears may have been telling him to leave this to the others, he wasn’t going anywhere that easily.

Aphotic Basilisk looked down at the small Zorua, and could only begin laughing. "Ha! Your call for help brought with you a small Zorua! Easy pickings for me!" The Necrozma made a fist out of pure darkness and covered it in prismatic armor, and launched the fist directly at Panto. Solaris would jump in front of Panto, blocking the attack and keeping him safe.

"Rrgh, dammit!" Solaris grunted. Two plates of the armor covering his arms fell to the ground... With what appeared to be his scales stuck on the inside. Soon after blood began dripping onto the ground, and Solaris placed his arms at his side. The armor at both of his elbows had fallen off, along with the skin that was fused to it, and began profusely bleeding.

"Panto... You okay?"

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would instinctively brave himself as the massive fist came his way. Lessening up upon watching Solaris block the hit for him. Panto couldn’t help but feel bad. Already Someone had gotten hurt trying to keep him safe. When a was said and done he would do what he could to make it up to the Charizard.

“I’m not hurt, thanks to you Solaris.” Panto would reply. His gaze hardening at the beast. “I may be small, but I’m not as easy a prey as you think I’ll be!” Panto would reply with determination in his voice, before leaning in to whisper to Solaris “Can you get his attention of me? I can’t have him watching me when I start to use my illusions.” He would whisper.

[unmeisenshi]

The Necrozma chuckled. "Oh please, little one. You couldn't even scratch my armor if you tried! I'll devour you after I devour the Charizard!"

Zane looked back at Panto for a brief moment, and then looked back at Aphotic. "Hey! I'm your target! If you're going to devour anyone it'll be me." Zane then took off, light blade at the ready to begin fighting.

Solaris winced, and a quiet howl of pain escaped his lips. "Damn... I didn't think this armor could be broken off..." Solaris looked down at Panto. "Only Zane's sword can destroy that armor. Once a sizeable chunk is destroyed we can hit Aphotic with everything we have."

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would watch Zane as he began his attack on Aphotic. The kit would worry for his safety, for all of their safety. But if he had time to worry he had time to check on Solaris.

“He’s strong Solaris…” Panto would say as he looked over Solaris’ injured arms. Which was certainly clear to everyone there, though Panto, being dark type, had some idea to turn that against the beast when the opportunity could present itself.

“What can we do in the meantime Solaris? Surely we can help Zane in some way.” The kit would ask.

[unmeisenshi]

Solaris shook his head. "I'm afraid not. Aphotic can only be hurt under its armor. All other parts of its body... Our attacks will only go through it. We have to wait for Zane to make an opening for us."

The Necrozma would swipe at Zane, missing every time as they flew out of the way. "Annoying insect! Sit still so I can squish you!"

As Zane flew out of the way of one of Aphotic's swipes, they saw an exposed section of armor on its midsection. "Perfect. Everyone, shield your eyes, and get ready!" Zane swooped in, slashing the section of armor multiple times until it fell apart, exposing the Necrozma's rainbow core.

"Rrgh... Get away from there!" Aphotic shouted, slamming its fist down towards Zane. The Marowak narrowly avoided its fist, and flew into the Necrozma's field of view. Zane sheathed their sword, and from their hand came a bright ball of light, one that exploded in front of them.

The orb acted as a flash grenade of sorts, causing Aphotic to cover its eyes and howl in frustration. "Everyone! Now's your chance! Attack Aphotic's exposed core!"

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would watch Zane’s assault on Aphotic. He felt helpless just standing there, but as Solaris said, only Zane would be able to expose its core.

The kit would shield his eyes upon Zane’s yell. Hearing the slicing of his Sword as well as Aphotics frustrated howl, marking an indication that he could open them again. Any strength he could muster he would at Zane’s command.

Along with everyone else, Panto would charge straight towards the rainbow core. His body glowing dark red as he kept up his speed with the others. The intent being to hit the core with Foul Play, turning Aphotics own strength against it.

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: the kit would be ready once the call the help was put out. Appearing next to the team, Panto would stare on at the size and scale of Aphotic Basilisk, clearly the biggest Pokémon he had ever laid eyes on. He was determined to see whatever happened next through to the end though. He had trained as best he could for this and was ready to defend his home. Even if his heart thumping in his ears may have been telling him to leave this to the others, he wasn’t going anywhere that easily.

Aphotic Basilisk looked down at the small Zorua, and could only begin laughing. "Ha! Your call for help brought with you a small Zorua! Easy pickings for me!" The Necrozma made a fist out of pure darkness and covered it in prismatic armor, and launched the fist directly at Panto. Solaris would jump in front of Panto, blocking the attack and keeping him safe.

"Rrgh, dammit!" Solaris grunted. Two plates of the armor covering his arms fell to the ground... With what appeared to be his scales stuck on the inside. Soon after blood began dripping onto the ground, and Solaris placed his arms at his side. The armor at both of his elbows had fallen off, along with the skin that was fused to it, and began profusely bleeding.

"Panto... You okay?"

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would instinctively brave himself as the massive fist came his way. Lessening up upon watching Solaris block the hit for him. Panto couldn’t help but feel bad. Already Someone had gotten hurt trying to keep him safe. When a was said and done he would do what he could to make it up to the Charizard.

“I’m not hurt, thanks to you Solaris.” Panto would reply. His gaze hardening at the beast. “I may be small, but I’m not as easy a prey as you think I’ll be!” Panto would reply with determination in his voice, before leaning in to whisper to Solaris “Can you get his attention of me? I can’t have him watching me when I start to use my illusions.” He would whisper.

[unmeisenshi]

The Necrozma chuckled. "Oh please, little one. You couldn't even scratch my armor if you tried! I'll devour you after I devour the Charizard!"

Zane looked back at Panto for a brief moment, and then looked back at Aphotic. "Hey! I'm your target! If you're going to devour anyone it'll be me." Zane then took off, light blade at the ready to begin fighting.

Solaris winced, and a quiet howl of pain escaped his lips. "Damn... I didn't think this armor could be broken off..." Solaris looked down at Panto. "Only Zane's sword can destroy that armor. Once a sizeable chunk is destroyed we can hit Aphotic with everything we have."

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would watch Zane as he began his attack on Aphotic. The kit would worry for his safety, for all of their safety. But if he had time to worry he had time to check on Solaris.

“He’s strong Solaris…” Panto would say as he looked over Solaris’ injured arms. Which was certainly clear to everyone there, though Panto, being dark type, had some idea to turn that against the beast when the opportunity could present itself.

“What can we do in the meantime Solaris? Surely we can help Zane in some way.” The kit would ask.

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: the kit would be ready once the call the help was put out. Appearing next to the team, Panto would stare on at the size and scale of Aphotic Basilisk, clearly the biggest Pokémon he had ever laid eyes on. He was determined to see whatever happened next through to the end though. He had trained as best he could for this and was ready to defend his home. Even if his heart thumping in his ears may have been telling him to leave this to the others, he wasn’t going anywhere that easily.

Aphotic Basilisk looked down at the small Zorua, and could only begin laughing. "Ha! Your call for help brought with you a small Zorua! Easy pickings for me!" The Necrozma made a fist out of pure darkness and covered it in prismatic armor, and launched the fist directly at Panto. Solaris would jump in front of Panto, blocking the attack and keeping him safe.

"Rrgh, dammit!" Solaris grunted. Two plates of the armor covering his arms fell to the ground... With what appeared to be his scales stuck on the inside. Soon after blood began dripping onto the ground, and Solaris placed his arms at his side. The armor at both of his elbows had fallen off, along with the skin that was fused to it, and began profusely bleeding.

"Panto... You okay?"

[illusionar-pantomime]

Panto would instinctively brave himself as the massive fist came his way. Lessening up upon watching Solaris block the hit for him. Panto couldn’t help but feel bad. Already Someone had gotten hurt trying to keep him safe. When a was said and done he would do what he could to make it up to the Charizard.

“I’m not hurt, thanks to you Solaris.” Panto would reply. His gaze hardening at the beast. “I may be small, but I’m not as easy a prey as you think I’ll be!” Panto would reply with determination in his voice, before leaning in to whisper to Solaris “Can you get his attention of me? I can’t have him watching me when I start to use my illusions.” He would whisper.

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: After another successful rescue mission with the team, Panto would be walking through town, trying to find a spot to rest before returning home. His mind though would begin to race a bit as he picked up a familiar scent in the air. A scent he hadn’t smelled in a long time. He didn’t think it would be who he thought it was, but he would follow his nose to the source. Sure enough, Solaris was there, there with a familiar looking Marowak. The kits heart and mind racing, trying to keep composure as he approached the two, uttering a single word. “Zane?”

Zane and Solaris were on the deck of the mountain home, and the former would turn, instinctively freezing upon seeing Panto. It had been a while since they last saw the Zorua... Or in this Zane's case, Zoroark.

"Panto..." Zane said, going to reach out to him but pulling their hand away. "Panto... I'm not the Zane you know. I'm from a timeline that runs parallel to this one."

Solaris moved a bit uneasily on his feet. He could tell something was bothering Zane. "This Zane is here on a mission to save his timeline. It's... Been a bit rough for them, to say the least."

Zane turned to the Charizard. "Sol? Can you give me and Panto some time?"

Solaris looked at Zane, and nodded. "Of course. Take all the time you need." He said, entering the house and quietly shutting the door.

Zane took a deep breath, sitting on one of the chairs. "Sorry... It's just been... A few decades since I saw you for the last time..."

[illusionar-pantomime]

unmeisenshi​:

Zane kept their eye on Panto for a few moments, and nodded. “Okay. I will say this now. Do everything you can to prepare. That means spending a lot of time training, whether that be on days off or while on missions. Any little bit helps.”

Zane would pick Panto up and give him a hug, while tears began to flow from their eye. “I’ll do everything in my power to keep you safe. Heal you, shield you… Everything. I already lost you once… I’m not letting it happen again.”

Panto would nod at Zane. He would get with Phoebe about training, namely with getting help with his illusions. He needed to get used to, he felt, with keeping up multiple illusions at once for the fight to come. It could help with throwing off paradox Pokemon.

When Zane picked him up for a hug, the kit would freeze for a bit. The familiar feeling coming back to him, just like the last time he saw Zane. His eyes welling up as he buried his head into the Marowak “...I miss you Zane...” He would eventually say “Not a day goes by where I don't...”

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: After another successful rescue mission with the team, Panto would be walking through town, trying to find a spot to rest before returning home. His mind though would begin to race a bit as he picked up a familiar scent in the air. A scent he hadn’t smelled in a long time. He didn’t think it would be who he thought it was, but he would follow his nose to the source. Sure enough, Solaris was there, there with a familiar looking Marowak. The kits heart and mind racing, trying to keep composure as he approached the two, uttering a single word. “Zane?”

Zane and Solaris were on the deck of the mountain home, and the former would turn, instinctively freezing upon seeing Panto. It had been a while since they last saw the Zorua... Or in this Zane's case, Zoroark.

"Panto..." Zane said, going to reach out to him but pulling their hand away. "Panto... I'm not the Zane you know. I'm from a timeline that runs parallel to this one."

Solaris moved a bit uneasily on his feet. He could tell something was bothering Zane. "This Zane is here on a mission to save his timeline. It's... Been a bit rough for them, to say the least."

Zane turned to the Charizard. "Sol? Can you give me and Panto some time?"

Solaris looked at Zane, and nodded. "Of course. Take all the time you need." He said, entering the house and quietly shutting the door.

Zane took a deep breath, sitting on one of the chairs. "Sorry... It's just been... A few decades since I saw you for the last time..."

[illusionar-pantomime]

unmeisenshi​:

Zane looked at Panto, “I… I don’t know. On the one hand… You are still young. I wouldn’t want to put you through something traumatic like this. But on the other hand… I need all the help I can get. Aphotic and its Paradox Pokemon have already taken over my world… Destroyed my home. I know Solaris and some of the others are planning on helping, but…” Zane went quiet, and took a deep breath before continuing. “I’m desperate. Plus… Your dark typing will have some advantage.”

The Marowak sat forward, getting as close to eye level as they could get. “I’m not telling you to charge out onto the battlefield with us… But I won’t stop you if you decide to.”

The kit wouldn’t lie to himself. The prospect of something so dangerous made him feel out of his depth. But he was a rescue team member now. It was their job to protect others against those who would do them harm, those on a cataclysmic scale included.

“I... I want to help you Zane.” Panto would respond, looking into Zane’s eyes “I want to help keep everyone safe as best I can. Just like you do.” It was clear the kit was trying to be confident, despite everything. “I’m sure Phoebe and the rest of the team will want to help out as well.”

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: After another successful rescue mission with the team, Panto would be walking through town, trying to find a spot to rest before returning home. His mind though would begin to race a bit as he picked up a familiar scent in the air. A scent he hadn’t smelled in a long time. He didn’t think it would be who he thought it was, but he would follow his nose to the source. Sure enough, Solaris was there, there with a familiar looking Marowak. The kits heart and mind racing, trying to keep composure as he approached the two, uttering a single word. “Zane?”

Zane and Solaris were on the deck of the mountain home, and the former would turn, instinctively freezing upon seeing Panto. It had been a while since they last saw the Zorua... Or in this Zane's case, Zoroark.

"Panto..." Zane said, going to reach out to him but pulling their hand away. "Panto... I'm not the Zane you know. I'm from a timeline that runs parallel to this one."

Solaris moved a bit uneasily on his feet. He could tell something was bothering Zane. "This Zane is here on a mission to save his timeline. It's... Been a bit rough for them, to say the least."

Zane turned to the Charizard. "Sol? Can you give me and Panto some time?"

Solaris looked at Zane, and nodded. "Of course. Take all the time you need." He said, entering the house and quietly shutting the door.

Zane took a deep breath, sitting on one of the chairs. "Sorry... It's just been... A few decades since I saw you for the last time..."

[illusionar-pantomime]

The kits eyes would well up upon seeing that it was in fact Zane, or well, at the very least, a version of Zane. Emotions would be running rampant a bit for Panto, it was both him and not at the same time. He didn’t know if he should be happy or not.

“Another timeline? It… must be important if you have to have come to this one…” Panto would respond, rubbing his eyes, trying to keep composure. Part of him wanted to just jump into Zane’s arms, but he was showing restraint.

“A few decades Zane? That’s… a long time for you to not see me…” The kit could tell something had to have happened. With how he holds Zane, you don’t just stop talking to someone like that. Panto would move over to the chair next to Zane’s. Sitting on it, rubbing his eyes again as he looked over to Zane.

[unmeisenshi]

Zane would lean forward in their chair. "We were a dream team, you and I. I got you to join up with us... You passed with flying colors. Everyone else retired, so it was me, you, Remi, Noel, Audie, and Phoebe. You always wanted to go on missions with me. We were a well-oiled machine."

Zane sighed. "You lived to a ripe old age. You ended up passing peacefully in my arms. That had to have been... 35 years ago? It was before the Paradox Pokemon destroyed the world, I know that much. The days have blended into one since then, really... So my memory is a bit foggy."

Zane leaned back, looking up at the sky. "But yes. I'm here to stop a Paradox Pokemon - a hive mind known as Aphotic Basilisk - in the hope of rewriting my timeline, however slim that hope may be. I have about a month before Aphotic appears here, so that's about how long I can stay here."

[illusionar-pantomime]

Listening to Zane’s story, it was nice to know that there was at least one timeline where he got to work with Zane on missions, just like he wanted to but never getting the chance

“It must’ve been hard on you… when I passed away. Just like it was hard for me when you did…” Panto would say, at least happy to hear he had a nice long life.

“A month… that’s not long… but, it’s time I never thought I would be able to see you again in the first place, so i shouldn’t look a gifted Rapidash in the mouth. I… take it you’re not gonna want me anywhere near this Basilisk are you Zane?”

[unmeisenshi]

@illusionar-pantomime: After another successful rescue mission with the team, Panto would be walking through town, trying to find a spot to rest before returning home. His mind though would begin to race a bit as he picked up a familiar scent in the air. A scent he hadn’t smelled in a long time. He didn’t think it would be who he thought it was, but he would follow his nose to the source. Sure enough, Solaris was there, there with a familiar looking Marowak. The kits heart and mind racing, trying to keep composure as he approached the two, uttering a single word. “Zane?”

Zane and Solaris were on the deck of the mountain home, and the former would turn, instinctively freezing upon seeing Panto. It had been a while since they last saw the Zorua... Or in this Zane's case, Zoroark.

"Panto..." Zane said, going to reach out to him but pulling their hand away. "Panto... I'm not the Zane you know. I'm from a timeline that runs parallel to this one."

Solaris moved a bit uneasily on his feet. He could tell something was bothering Zane. "This Zane is here on a mission to save his timeline. It's... Been a bit rough for them, to say the least."

Zane turned to the Charizard. "Sol? Can you give me and Panto some time?"

Solaris looked at Zane, and nodded. "Of course. Take all the time you need." He said, entering the house and quietly shutting the door.

Zane took a deep breath, sitting on one of the chairs. "Sorry... It's just been... A few decades since I saw you for the last time..."

[illusionar-pantomime]

The kits eyes would well up upon seeing that it was in fact Zane, or well, at the very least, a version of Zane. Emotions would be running rampant a bit for Panto, it was both him and not at the same time. He didn’t know if he should be happy or not.

“Another timeline? It… must be important if you have to have come to this one…” Panto would respond, rubbing his eyes, trying to keep composure. Part of him wanted to just jump into Zane’s arms, but he was showing restraint.

“A few decades Zane? That’s… a long time for you to not see me…” The kit could tell something had to have happened. With how he holds Zane, you don’t just stop talking to someone like that. Panto would move over to the chair next to Zane’s. Sitting on it, rubbing his eyes again as he looked over to Zane.