Merely a Collector

"Hello, hello! I am Lawrence III, the resident Master of Ceremonies here at Hall of Fame. My collection has become quite vast over the years, and I believe that it's come time to share the wealth. Oh, this doesn't make sense, you say? My dear child... what fun is there in making sense?"

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"Hmm... How about a Swablu?"

Lawrence reaches into a cupboard and pulls out a ball of fluff. Behold! One (1) Shiny Cotton Candy. “Yes? No? Oh well." Lawrence stuffs a piece of the candy into his mouth and pulls out one (1) Shiny Swablu from the same cupboard.

"To the girl with her head in the clouds, a pokemon with the clouds around its head. Perhaps if you put your heads together, you will reach the stars."

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"Do you, by any chance, have a Skitty? They're simply adorable!"

Lawrence nods, clapping his hands as a means of summons. A troupe of farfetch’d enters the room shortly after, struggling to drag a large potted citrus tree across the floor. Once they stop next to Lawrence, heaving and wheezing their tiny farfetch’d lungs out, the Collector plucks one (1) Shiny Skitty out of the branches.

"To the lady who can afford anything - this one is on the house. So is this," he produces a ruby-studded skitty grooming brush out of a pocket. “And this." He pulls a shiny square litterbox from under his robe. “And this." He conjures up a special skitty shampoo. “It truly will be the gift that keeps on giving."

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Summer Raffle: THE WINNERS

Lawrence stepped up onto a small makeshift stage composed of a few wooden crates. A farfetch'd in the back of the room shined a spotlight on him, while a crowd of three other farfetch'd cheered for and squawked at Lawrence from their perch on the floor.

Lawrence took a bow before his audience and lifted up a big fluffy pillow for all to see. Raising his other arm, he wiggled his fingers and plunged his hand into the pillow, sifting inside before producing three slips of paper. He unfolded them and read the names written therein out loud.

"Skyla. Eusine. Caitlin."

Once he finished, Lawrence took another deep bow and stepped off the stage. The farfetch'd kept cheering and squawking as the man took his leave.

What, you expected something more? Lawrence can't always be crazy and over the top. The collector does have a serious side he enjoys indulging in from time to time.

CONGRATULATIONS to our three lucky winners! Lawrence’s pillow is a true marvel, holding the key to the past, to the future, and to the names of those who are destined to own a Shiny new pokemon.

Skyla

Eusine

Caitlin

Please send Lawrence an Ask containing which Shiny pokemon you desire. REMEMBER: You may ask for a single pokemon — any pokemon — as long as it is either Dragon, Normal or Fighting.

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Lawrence & Co. Missingno Expedition and Builders Association Official List of Names

Lawrence sat in his large comfy armchair, body sunk low into the leather. Anyone who were to look at the armchair from behind would not be able to tell a fully-grown man was occupying it, and that's how Lawrence liked it. That chair was his refuge. His refuge atop his giant flying fortress where no other person resided to begin with.

He was brooding over a glass of fine wine -- the final glass of wine he had from his original timeline. The wine he procured in this universe didn't taste the same to him. Something was off about the aroma. Maybe the fermentation procedure was different. Or maybe it was all in Lawrence's head. The Collector had long since started to question what was real and what was an illusion.

Feeling a tug on his robe, Lawrence craned his neck down, peering at a farfetch'd that had waddled in unannounced. "What is it, old friend?" The man inquired, tone flat. The bird warked and offered Lawrence a clipboard with a list of names.

"Is it that time already? Very well. Let us see." Lawrence deposited the glass of wine in the farfetch'd's feathered grip, replacing it for the clipboard. The pokemon looked at Lawrence with its standard dour expression, made sure the man was busy pouring over the list, and after glancing left and right proceeded to chug the wine down.

Lawrence scanned the list of names once, narrowed his eyes and scanned it twice, and finally the shadow of a smirk graced his features. How opportune that of all people in the world, these were the ones who ultimately volunteered for his new venture. While this expedition was concocted for the sake of serving Lawrence's own ends, there was no reason why he couldn't have a little fun with it...

Reaching back down without even looking, Lawrence grabbed a feather off of the now inebriated farfetch'd and plucked it.

"FA-FETSH," the bird squawked before hiccuping.

The Collector dipped the feather in the last remnants of his wine and brought the tip to the list of names. "Let us pair you up, my dears," he intoned.

"The man who loves strong women, and the woman who's so strong, she doesn't need no man."

DRAGONFORCE: Elios & Clair LOCATION: Castelia Sewers, Unova CRISIS: Giant mutant albino feraligatr

"The man with nothing to lose, and the girl with everything to gain."

POUND PUPPIES: Leo & Kris LOCATION: Sendoff Spring, Sinnoh CRISIS: Giratina sneezes

"The overlooked little sister, and the glorified single child."

SWEET AND SALTY: Misty & Touya LOCATION: Sky Pillar, Hoenn CRISIS: Celebi timeloop

"The man famous for putting pokemon in boxes, and the woman famous for boxing men and sending them home to their mothers."

FREAKS AND GEEKS: Bill & Lucy LOCATION: Ruins of Alph, Johto CRISIS: Ancient trap mechanism

"Two drops of poison; one quick and precise, one wild and noxious."

DEADLY NIGHTSHADE: Janine & Homika LOCATION: Old Chateau, Sinnoh CRISIS: Demonic possession

"The girl who likes to sleep, and the boy who likes to sleep around."

PILLOW TALK: Caitlin & Fire LOCATION: Cinnabar Island, Kanto CRISIS: Tourist season

"Two blondes don't always make a right, but perhaps their combined brains and brawn will make an exception."

TEAM LADYLUMPS: Cynthia & Bianca LOCATION: Celestial Tower, Unova CRISIS: Elgyem & Beheeyem mating season

"The woman with the small chest and the man with the wide hips."

CATWALK PRIDE: Kamitsure & Will LOCATION: Abandoned S.S. Cactus, Hoenn CRISIS: Pirates

"The criminal who masks his past, and the celebrity who masks his present."

YIN AND YANG: Proton & Tetsu LOCATION: Great Marsh, Sinnoh CRISIS: Hallucigenic fumes

"The boy who wanted to divide the world, and the man who wanted to drown it."

TEAM WATERWORKS: N & Archie LOCATION: Mirage Island, Hoenn CRISIS: Wynaut hostage situation

"The tomboy and the tomboy."

LOCKS OF LOVE: Mei & Touko LOCATION: P2 Laboratory, Unova CRISIS: GLaDOS is still alive

"The gentleman and the dude."

DIFFERENT STROKES: Eusine & Finn LOCATION: Orre Desert CRISIS: Out of water

"The woman who always smiles, and the tempramental girl who will test her patience."

RISING STARS: Skyla & Dawn LOCATION: Sinnoh Underground CRISIS: Chamber of laughing gas

Lawrence put down the feather and looked over his handiwork. He couldn't help but let a small chuckle escape his lips. This should provide him with a bit of an entertaining distraction, at least for a short while.

OOC: You all have until the end of July -- Wednesday the 31st -- to start your expedition threads. Once a thread has been started, you have all the time in the world to finish it. Have fun and GOOD LUCK.

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I should use this chance as a way to learn more about Pokemon from other regions. Is there any chance you've got a Shroomish for me?

Lawrence’s eyebrows shot into his hairline, the only indication that he was caught by surprise at how sudden the ninja’s appearance was. Then he closed his eyes and gave a lopsided smile. Two people could play at that game. He snapped his fingers and, out of nowhere, one (1) Shiny Shroomish appeared behind Janine.

“To the girl who can kill with her sweet words of poison,” he spread his arms wide. “I do hope you did not hold onto the erroneous belief that this particular pokemon had anything to do with poison just because it is mushroom-based. But uh-uh, before you think about it, we do not have a return policy. You gain it, you train it..” And with a wink, Lawrence disappeared like some kind of… ninja.

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"Time is of the essence. I shall be taking a Gligar if you will."

Lawrence nodded, stretching out his arm with the elbow bent horizontally. He gave out a sharp whistle, expression bored. Within moments one (1) Shiny Gligar descended from the heavens, steadying itself on Lawrence’s arm and peering at Winona from its perch.

“A punctual beast for a punctual lady,” the collector announced. “Give a little whistle and it shall heed your call without hesitation. You do know how to whistle, don’t you? You simply put your lips together, and…” Lawrence gave a lazy smirk. Surely someone as adept at maneuvering through the air as Winona was could perform the simple task of blowing air through her mouth.

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"Any pokemon, you say? Just aaaaaaaaaaanyyyyyyyyyyyy pokemon? Hm!" Touko pondered mischievously "What about a shiny trapinch, then? That shouldn't be a problem for an /amazing/ collector such as yourself, right?"

Lawrence gives the faintest of eyebrow quirks at the girl’s sassy response. Did she doubt his collecting prowess? Well… whatever. It was no concern of his. Especially not when one (1) Shiny Trapinch waddles into view next to Lawrence.

“Go ahead,” the man says, indicating Touko. “She’s your new owner now. She may be a bit rough around the edges, but she has a warm, spirited personality.” Following this, Lawrence gives Touko a sharp look, adding, “At least I should hope so, what with being an amazing trainer such as yourself.”

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Spring Event Raffle: THE WINNERS.

Lawrence the Third had a dream. It was a very vivid dream, in which he had succeeded in a capturing Lugia and adding it to his collection. No meddlesome kids got in his way that time around, and people from all over the world came to gawk and marvel at Lawrence's magnificent collection. It was a good dream. A happy dream. It also happened three months ago.

Last night Lawrence the Third had another dream. A very vivid dream. In that dream he was running a raffle... again. Trainers from all over the world signed up for it and added their name to the pool of participants. It was literally a pool, filled with papers on which names were scribbled. Lawrence stood atop a jumping board and dove into the pool, as he and his team of farfetch'd friends conducted a choreographed swimming scene through the mass of papers.

Lawrence dove under the surface, the troupe of farfetch'd kicking their legs up and flailing them in unison. When Lawrence emerged, he had a mouthful of papers held between his teeth. His arms were stretched up above his head in triumph, and he spat the papers out like a fountain, as three farfetch'd leapt to action and snatched one slip of paper each from the air.

And the names on those slips of paper?

When he woke up, Lawrence could remember them as clear as day. They were Janine, Winona and Touko.

Lawrence gave a small smile and brushed the sleep out of his eyes. He would have to call those three and let them know that their dreams had just come true. Or rather... his dream of them had just come true.

CONGRATULATIONS to our three lucky winners! Lawrence's dream was a prophecy, marking you three as the future owners of a Shiny new pokemon.

Janine

Winona

Touko

Please send Lawrence an Ask containing which Shiny pokemon you desire. REMEMBER: You may ask for a single pokemon — any pokemon — as long as it is either Grass, Ground or Water.

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"I need something to make people stop- something with a beautiful glow to make people stop and SPEND THEIR MONEY--. I'd like a shiny Litwick, thank you."~

Lawrence opens the palm of his hand, a tiny flame dancing within it. Slowly, one (1) Shiny Litwick materializes underneath the blue fire like a Cheshire cat.

“To the pokemon trainer who seeks her fortune not through battling, but through greed. May it make your wishes come true. But heed my words,” he adds, closing his eyes. “Be careful of what you wish for.”

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Lawrence Valentine Services - The L Stands for Love

Amassing a few sackfuls of Valentines sent in by lovestruck individuals, Lawrence tasked his personal army of farfetch’d with distributing the messages across the pokemon world to their intended recipients. There was only one problem.

One of Lawrence’s loyal farfetch’d suffered from a rare and exotic disease known as derpy-eye-tis. Any and all Valentines that ended up in the bird’s possession have been distributed to the wrong people as a result.

We bring to you, beneath the cut, this tragic tale of woe. Each Valentine has been preserved in its original state, while none of the people who actually received each Valentine were the intended recipients.

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Anonymous WHO RECEIVED IT: Touko CONTENTS:

I heard on Valentine’s Day this is what people do, so here I am doing it to you.

I’m not sure whether to say thank you, apologise profusely or to simply yell at you, so here’s me doing all three:

Thank you for helping me on this journey of mine, although I apologise that I haven’t finished it yet. 

Oh yeah, and screw you for taking Zekrom away from me. HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MINE.

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Finn WHO RECEIVED IT: Shizui CONTENTS:

A note, appearing to be damaged by water, hand-written saying the following, “Coulda sworn you were a mermaid, but I think I just looked too quick at you and your Walrein.  We should.. take a dip sometime, or like.. something.. i’unno..  BUT, UH.  You could never beat me in a race so there’s no point!  But uh.. yeah.. maybe just.. divin’ or.. somethin’..”

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Bugsy WHO RECEIVED IT: Pryce CONTENTS:

(attached is ONE jar of Floaroma Honey) I’m sure you won’t have a honey today otherwise~ Happy Valentine’s Day! (don’t hurt me.)

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Kris WHO RECEIVED IT: Proton CONTENTS:

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VALENTINE SENT BY: ??? WHO RECEIVED IT: May CONTENTS:

Hello, my sexy self! Can I just say, you have never looked better~. Those bright emerald eyes! That luscious chestnut hair! It’s so….INSPIRING! Self-portrait time!

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Touya WHO RECEIVED IT: Lyra CONTENTS:

Hey. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Do you still remember me? Because I still remember you.

I bet you’re freezing your ass off somewhere far away from here right now. It’s been a very cold winter. But no matter how cold it gets, I want you to know that regardless of where you are, or how far away you are, I’ll be watching you. Every step you take, I’m there.

Granted, the farfetch’d that tracked you down (do you have one of these yet?) may be the only thing that connects us at the moment. But fate has a way of bringing people back together. Who knows. You could go to sleep all alone one night, but the next time you wake up you might find me sitting there! Isn’t that a funny thought?

You’re probably not laughing, though. You’re probably too busy being on the move. I don’t blame you. But don’t think that would stop me, okay? I know you aren’t the type to call for help, or admit you’re scared and vulnerable. But I can tell when you are. And I will come for you, even if we’re regions apart.

Remember: you may think you’re alone right now, but you’re not.

I just wanted to remind you of that.

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Fire WHO RECEIVED IT: Lucy CONTENTS:

You’ll do. ♥

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Trainer with your Badge WHO RECEIVED IT: Lt. Surge CONTENTS:

Your Venoshock move is almost as shocking as your charms! Happy V-day!

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Bugsy WHO RECEIVED IT: Leo CONTENTS:

Hey, remember that time you thought I was a girl? Well, I really didn’t mind at all, so you can pretend I’m a girl all you want! Happy Valentine’s Day!

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Fire WHO RECEIVED IT: Leaf CONTENTS:

My dear lady: I hear that you’re quite a fan of sleeping. I enjoy sleeping, too. Maybe we should do it together some time. ♥

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Nate WHO RECEIVED IT: Homika CONTENTS:

Hope you don’t get overwhelm with everyone going after your buns! I’d give you a stick to beat them off with, but the last time I did, you tried shoving it up this one shoplifters “you know what”. Happy V-Day! Also don’t know work your cheating on it again with boys. <3

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Bugsy WHO RECEIVED IT: Grimsley CONTENTS:

Someday I hope to radiate as much manliness and testosterone as you do! Happy Valentine’s day~ (Mutti calls you a ‘stud’!)

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Touya, as dictated to him by Schnitzel, his loyal zebstrika. WHO RECEIVED IT: Caitlin CONTENTS:

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Homika WHO RECEIVED IT: Brendan CONTENTS:

My dear, it’s my greatest fear that I will spend valentine’s without you here. The cold wind of February blows, sending me down into the snow. My heart grows cold without you, and I just can’t live without you.

To the dearest of dears, the greatest of great, I’ll be waiting by Nimbasa’s Ferris Wheel— don’t be late.

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Touya, as forced upon him by Chao, his loyal mienshao. WHO RECEIVED IT: Arceus CONTENTS:

A single red apple with a bit of writing on it. Writing that look suspiciously like…

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Trainer with your Badge WHO RECEIVED IT: Ingo CONTENTS:

Your Volt switches pale in comparison to your kisses! Happy V-Day!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Kamitsure WHO RECEIVED IT: Ingo, and only Ingo CONTENTS:

I’ve always loved you. Thank you for always cooking me dinner~ You’re a doll!

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Burgh WHO RECEIVED IT: Emmet CONTENTS:

Hiya, Bugsy! What say you and I bond over some good ol’ Bug-type hunting sometime soon! I’d love to come to Johto and see your research!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Trainer with your Badge WHO RECEIVED IT: Emmet CONTENTS:

Bugs must Struggle to resist your sweet honey and kindness! Happy V-Day!

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Morty WHO RECEIVED IT: Will CONTENTS:

Hello, sir. I think you’ll be getting quite a few cards today, but I wanted to join in! 

I know this is probably a sad time of year for you, but I just want to make sure that you know that you’re very cared about, and loved. We all respect you on so very many levels, and I’m really glad we’ve become as close as we have. Your friendship means a lot to me, and I’m glad you’re in my life.

Happy Valentines day! Hope you have a good one.

VALENTINE SENT BY: Kris WHO RECEIVED IT: Will CONTENTS:

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Anonymous WHO RECEIVED IT: Kris CONTENTS:

Thank you for always being there. I love you xoxo

VALENTINE SENT BY: Natural Harmonia Gropius WHO RECEIVED IT: Kris' scraggy, Pants McGee CONTENTS:

It’s been a long time since we’ve spoken, yes? I heard that things are not so great where you are now; that the trouble on either side of the game is far too troublesome for such a weary soul as yourself.

I dearly hope that you’re living strong and proud as you properly should. Remember, I’ll always join your side, even despite my recent turmoil. You are the one and only one I shall ever fully trust, so remember, oh Lord, that you are our mighty power.

Amen.

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Burgh WHO RECEIVED IT: Mei CONTENTS:

After buying you all that food, the least you could do is show me what’s under that wet suit!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Nate WHO RECEIVED IT: Mei CONTENTS:

I’m not sure if you even celebrate Valentines Day, but figured it be a worth a shot to send you this card. I’m doubtful it will reach you, but in case it does, happy valentines day! Hopefully you might run into someone who will you make you happy this dedicated to love!

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Trainer with your Badge WHO RECEIVED IT: Steven Stone CONTENTS:

With how powerful your Dragon Tail is, you must have gotten a lot of “tail” in your youth! Happy V-Day!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Maylene WHO RECEIVED IT: Steven Stone CONTENTS:

You make me want to tap out, Valentine!

Oh gosh this is silly. I would like some chocolate though.

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Morty WHO RECEIVED IT: Phoebe CONTENTS:

I don’t even really know where to start besides you are the best partner a trainer could ask for. You’ve been there since the start, standing by me and growing alongside me. You’ve become so strong, so different from the little Gastly that hatched from that egg so many years ago. I get so nostalgic thinking about it.

But I just want to say thank you for standing by me. Thank you, my best friend.

VALENTINE SENT BY: Trainer with your Badge WHO RECEIVED IT: Phoebe CONTENTS:

Your sweet moves with the waves leaves everyone scalding hot! Happy V-Day!

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Homika WHO RECEIVED IT: Gold CONTENTS:

Can I just say, hey, you’re pretty cool, wouldn’t you say? I want to get to know you, so why don’t you come on down and say hi sometime! I’d like to be friends, so let’s make some plans!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Erika WHO RECEIVED IT: Gold CONTENTS:

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Burgh WHO RECEIVED IT: Drayden CONTENTS:

Just wondering if you’d like to get together sometime! I wanted to paint you again…if you’d be comfortable with it, we could do nude~.

VALENTINE SENT BY: Anonymous WHO RECEIVED IT: Drayden CONTENTS:

Ok, you know I’m not good with this stuff. Still, if there was ever any time to tell you this stuff, it’s now. Of course I don’t need a random day to tell you how much you mean to me! If I wanted I could just call you and be all like “Hey bro, thanks for handling me!” of something like this, but… Well, it’s always nice to get a letter on Valentine’s Day, isn’t it? 

Ok, I’ll just cut the pointless chatter. The thing is: Thanks. You’re awesome, and I couldn’t ask for a better partner in crime, best friend and whatever may be the roles we’ll fullfil in the future.

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Morty WHO RECEIVED IT: Bugsy CONTENTS:

Um, I’m not even sure where to start with this. I always thought you were very kind, and very beautiful… But I’ve been shy about talking to you, I’ll admit. It’s not too far between our two cities, at least for me. I could have walked to visit you any time prior to now, but I just couldn’t get up the courage. 

You’re very dear to me. As we’ve both grown up, I’ve seen you get so strong from afar. And… I wish I could be a part of your life, if that’s fine with you. I, er… Well…

I really, really… I really like you.

VALENTINE SENT BY: Burgh WHO RECEIVED IT: Bugsy CONTENTS:

Hey there, little guy. A little Pidgey told me you were craving some honey, so I’ve arranged to come to your place later this week with a bucket full of the stuff! Prepare your billiard cue, boy!

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Silver WHO RECEIVED IT: Morty CONTENTS:

You have some lovely and voluminous hair. Everyone wants your secrets. I guess that’s how you make people happy. Compliments. Happy Valentine’s Day.

VALENTINE SENT BY: Anonymous WHO RECEIVED IT: Morty CONTENTS:

I got you a new berry pouch. Use it wisely.

VALENTINE SENT BY: Burgh WHO RECEIVED IT: Morty's gengar, Jen CONTENTS:

My dearest partner….I’m so glad to have met you, dear! We’ve been together since the beginning, and we’ll be together to the end! I love you!

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Proton WHO RECEIVED IT: Red CONTENTS:

Protip: I know where you live.

VALENTINE SENT BY: Fire WHO RECEIVED IT: Red CONTENTS:

Hopefully your taste for girls is a lot less picky than your taste for drinks. Maybe you found a real butch-looking broad to balance you out. ♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Burgh WHO RECEIVED IT: Red CONTENTS:

Giima~ A little dirty secret for you, but I want to lick your (BLEEP) until you (BLEEP) all over my face…I’m going to pour sweet, sticky, delicious honey all over that sexy, svelte body of yours, my love…and I’ll give you a night you’ll never forget~ So come on…(BLEEP) me, baby~. 

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: ??? WHO RECEIVED IT: Nate CONTENTS:

Boy, you are so mystifying… you put me in a trance… please, will you haunt me tonight?

VALENTINE SENT BY: Morty WHO RECEIVED IT: Nate CONTENTS:

Hey, how have you been? Things are pretty calm over here, as they usually are, but then again, it’s nice that way. You should come visit sometime! We can go surfing again. The waves are a bit different in Johto, but I think you’ll enjoy them. Sometimes there are tube waves, and that’s always really great.

Anyway, if you’d like to visit, just let me know!

Happy Valentine’s day!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Kris WHO RECEIVED IT: Nate CONTENTS:

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Kris' scraggy, Pants McGee WHO RECEIVED IT: N CONTENTS:

VALENTINE SENT BY: Nate WHO RECEIVED IT: N CONTENTS:

Just having the two us locked in intense one-on-one combat is exciting! You certainly made me pull out the big guns to play with you on the trains! Happy V-day! I doubt anyone can turn your frown upside down, but there’s always hope! Especially on Valentines Day!  

VALENTINE SENT BY: Fire WHO RECEIVED IT: N CONTENTS:

Here’s hoping that losers are leaving you alone this Valentine’s Day. (Ha, get it? leave-ing you alone?) -Fire

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Phoebe WHO RECEIVED IT: Kamitsure CONTENTS:

I read through your lists of fetishes (yes, ALL of them), and I have to say…some of them quite intrigue me. So, what say that next time we’re in the bedroom we…well…you know…I wouldn’t mind the marshmallow fluff or Zebstrika costumes. Though…I think the one that involves stepping on your “jewels” might be a bit much….I’m pretty much up for anything else though ;). Just let me know~

VALENTINE SENT BY: Burgh WHO RECEIVED IT: Kamitsure CONTENTS:

Are you positive you don’t want to take me up on that honey offer?  Like I said before, cleanup isn’t something you’ll have to pay extra for! I’ll lick it off with the goodness of my innocent heart!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Nate WHO RECEIVED IT: Kamitsure CONTENTS:

Getting double teamed by you is a fun challenge! It’s the best feeling ever when I come out on top! Hopefully we can battle again someday soon! If I can find someone, maybe we can even battle with you AND Ingo! Happy V-day!

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: ??? WHO RECEIVED IT: Jasmine CONTENTS:

I miss you so much! How I long to touch your stones again!!! Please, let me have your steel sword once more!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Bugsy WHO RECEIVED IT: Jasmine CONTENTS:

Hey, we should hang out some time! We’d be like two caterpie in a metapod— snug as two bugs in a rug! 

VALENTINE SENT BY: Morty WHO RECEIVED IT: Jasmine CONTENTS:

I will emerge victorious. But you are a worthy rival in the art of pranking, and for that I am grateful.

Have an excellent Valentine’s Day, sir!

♥♥♥

VALENTINE SENT BY: Bugsy WHO RECEIVED IT: Burgh CONTENTS:

VALENTINE SENT BY: Willhelmina WHO RECEIVED IT: Burgh CONTENTS:

I wish you were more demanding in bed. It’s time to stop CLOWNING around… hee hee! Happy Valentines day, Pheebs!

VALENTINE SENT BY: N WHO RECEIVED IT: Burgh CONTENTS:

Sorry about your…metal contraption. I hope the damage repairs aren’t too difficult to pay for.

VALENTINE SENT BY: ??? WHO RECEIVED IT: Burgh's leavanny CONTENTS:

If I were straight, I would totally tap “dat ass”.

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VALENTINE SENT BY: Lucy WHO RECEIVED IT: Touya CONTENTS:

1x SS AQUA Ticket and the following message, “…I will never forget that battle. Return so that I may crush you into the ground properly..”

VALENTINE SENT BY: Bugsy WHO RECEIVED IT: Touya CONTENTS:

I made you a bouquet of bugs but Mutti says it’s the thought that counts so I guess just think of all those bugs crawling all over you!! Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Kris WHO RECEIVED IT: Touya CONTENTS:

Hey hey, looking good beautiful! Can I just say how perfect you are? Because you are! Yesirree, you’re my favourite person in the whole world~ don’t change one bit!

VALENTINE SENT BY: Anonymous WHO RECEIVED IT: Touya CONTENTS:

Thanks; if it were not for your meddlesome behaviour, I might have become ruler of the earth by now. But no, someone had to get involved. Go fall in a pit.

VALENTINE SENT BY: Mei WHO RECEIVED IT: Touya CONTENTS:

Hey, how are you? It’s a pain that we don’t get to talk much nowadays, but I guess it’s because we’re both too busy. Well… Mostly me, but you get what I mean! Anyway, I’m just sending this out to wish you a happy Valentine’s Day- just remember to call me when I’m out of work so we can chat more, ok?

VALENTINE SENT BY: Leo WHO RECEIVED IT: Touya's mienshao, Chao CONTENTS:

I like your style, Queen of the Reptiles. This was going to be longer, but rhyming is stupid. We should battle.

♥♥♥

[lawrence-iii-blog]

"Y'know, I don't really /NEED/ any, since I's caught just about erry Pokemon known ta man," Kris began, "but gimme 'dat shiny houndoom, won't'cha? And hurry it up, I ain't got all day."

Lawrence claps his hands and into the room strides one (1) Shiny Houndoom.

“To the girl who has everything,” Lawrence says. “Or should I say… almost everything.” A knowing smile spreads across his face. “I would have provided you with a female canine to match your, ahh, charming nature. But then, alas, I felt guilt.”

[lawrence-iii-blog]

I'll be taking that Darumaka, if you don't mind.

Lawrence produces one (1) Shiny Darumaka from within his robes. Why, the poor thing must have been suffocating in there! Look at the happy little dance it does now that it can breathe fresh air.

“One egg head to another, hmm?” Lawrence smiles, voice smooth. “I suppose it’s true what they say. Birds of a feather flock together.”

[lawrence-iii-blog]

Valentine's Day Raffle: THE WINNERS

Lawrence the Third waved his army of farfetch’d off as they flew into the sunrise. Each carried a small pouch of letters tied to the ends of their leeks, and they flapped madly in an attempt to stay airborne.

He waved farewell to Mr. Smee, and Samwise, and Smithers, and Costanza, and Gromit, and all of the others. Every single member of his flock was called to action—save for Tonto, who was left critically injured on the flying fortress with a broken leek. The farfetch’d feebly waved the bandaged vegetable in the air as a farewell to his flock, letting out an equally pitiful ‘fmaaa’.

“Don’t be so glum,” Lawrence said, kneeling down and patting Tonto on the head. “While they’re out having their fun, you and I have our own fun to attend to!” Plucking a list from the deep recesses of his robes, Lawrence held it aloft as he read the names to himself.

“I suppose I could just pick some names,” Lawrence muse, “but if my father taught me anything, it’s ‘why make it simple when you can make it a spectacle’.” Nodding in resolution, the man crossed over to the bulletin board and heart-shaped papers (which had been sitting out since the night prior, as if he had known all along what he would be doing). With a flourish he wrote each of the fourteen names on separate papers, before pinning each to the board with a precise violence—effectively stabbing each of these individuals through the heart.

Lawrence stepped back to admire his handiwork as Tonto waddled up to him, limping and coughing and clutching his broken and bandaged leek in agony. But Lawrence wasn’t done—no, far from it. “Are you familiar with Cupid, Tonto?” he asked, reaching for something else tucked within his robes. The farfetch’d shook his head.

The man tut-tutted, before finally grabbing hold of what he was looking for. He pulled from his robes an adult-size bow, three arrows also in his grip. It was clearly much too large to fit in Lawrence’s robes, no matter how extravagant they were. “If my father taught me anything,” he explained flippantly as he readied his bow, “it was archery.”

The collector pulled back, closing one eye to line up the shot—before letting out a small noise of discontent and easing the bow back. “No,” he muttered, a displeased frown tugging at his lips. “What fun is this without tension? It needs something…” he glanced over his shoulder, “more…”

Tonto blinked up at the man and squawked once.

Within minutes, the farfetch’d was squawking much more. He had been strapped to the bulletin board akin to a knife-throwing stunt, wings spread wide. No matter how the bird squirmed, he couldn’t seem to break free from the ties that held him in place.

“That’s better,” Lawrence hummed, getting back into position. He didn’t seem affected much at all by the farfetch’d’s desperate cries for mercy as he steadied his stance, closing one eye and pulling the arrows back…

But he ultimately stilled his hand once more, pulling the arrows away. “Hm,” he vocalized. “Hm, hm, hm.”

And then it occurred to him—with a triumphant little chuckle, Lawrence the Third snapped his fingers and the outer frame of the bulletin board caught fire.

Tonto’s squawks of desperation turned into squawks of full-on panic as the bulletin board began to spin, slowly at first, but always picking up speed. Lawrence sauntered back to his spot, a serene smile finding its place on his face. Surrounded by chaos was the only way Lawrence could feel completely at ease. “Much better,” he decided, pulling back and shutting one eye. The farfetch’d was very nearly a blur by this point, his stream of squawking fluctuating with the board’s rotation.

The bow’s string was taut as he let go, the arrows flying towards the board.

The chaos stopped upon impact—the flames dissipated, the board creaked to a halt. Even what kept Tonto bound to the board seemed to loosen as the bird finally broke free. He dropped to the ground and, without hesitation, fled to the far corner of the castle, seeming to have forgotten about his terrible limp.

“Now let’s see,” Lawrence said, approaching the board and observing which names had been stabbed much more violently. He tugged the first broken heart off of its place on the board, admiring his handiwork—yes, it was very nearly split it two, right down the middle. “Hmhm,” he chuckles, tearing the heart the rest of the way. “Who’d have thought a girl in such a committed relationship with business would get her heart broken?”

He let the two halves of Mei’s heart flutter to the ground.

Next came the second arrow—Lawrence pried it free and snatched the flimsy, delicate paper from its gruesome grave. The name was almost completely obscured by the wound left by the arrow. “Now here’s a real heartbreaker,” Lawrence said as he tore this particular heart into four pieces before letting them fall. “But I guess you’re only good at fixing broken motorcycles, hm?”

Leo’s heart fell without an answer.

Finally came the smallest heart of the bunch. Lawrence pried it free and barely offered it a glance before ripping into it. “And last but not least,” he tore the heart in half, “we have our resident headache,” he tore it into quarters, “and heartache,” he tore it into eighths before scattering it.

Like confetti, Kris’ heart sprinkled all over the ground.

CONGRATULATIONS to our three lucky winners! Cupid's arrow had struck true and forever tied the trio to a Shiny new pokemon.

Mei

Leo

Kris

Please send Lawrence an Ask containing which Shiny pokemon you desire. REMEMBER: You may ask for a single pokemon -- any pokemon -- as long as it is either Bug, Poison or Fire.

[lawrence-iii-blog]

Raffle Drawing #1

[orangebells-blog]

Bianca blinked, confused. 

“Huh~? What’d ya hear about me, sir?”

She didn’t know she had a reputation, so to speak. 

“What you need to do is tell me exactly which pokemon you want, my dear. I have a very big collection. You’re going to have to be more specific.”

Oh! Ohhh. Ohhhhhh.

The blonde laughed sheepishly, a small blush forming on her cheeks. Well, that would help, wouldn’t it? 

“Could I possibly have a Shinx, please? They’re just the cuuutest lil things!”

[lawrence-iii-blog]

Lawrence claps his hands, two of his loyal farfetch'd rushing off to fetch Bianca one (1) Shiny Shinx, male edition.

"Here you go, little lady. A shiny pokemon to call your own. And might I add - I find that this shiny one complements you rather well." After all... Bianca WAS rather dim, wasn't she?

[lawrence-iii-blog]

Raffle Drawing #1

[orangebells-blog]

“Wow! I won!? Really?!”

Bianca was elated! She couldn’t think of a time she’d won anything in her entire life!

“I-I-! I don’t know what to say! I’m thinkin’ I’d like the electric-type, please!”

[lawrence-iii-blog]

Lawrence brings a hand to cover his mouth, eyebrows raised. "Ah," he coughs, "what I've heard about you is true, then."

Not elaborating on this, he leans down to look the blonde in the eye. "What you need to do," he begins, solemn and using the smallest words he could manage, "is tell me exactly which pokemon you want, my dear. I have a very big collection. You're going to have to be more specific."

[lawrence-iii-blog]

I'd love a Shiny Ralts...

Lawrence, as pure and good as he is... asks one of his farfetch'd friends to deliver one (1) Shiny Ralts to Audrey.

"For you, dear Audrey. You will be happy to know that this Ralts is in the top 100% of Ralts. Perhaps with enough hard work you could knock off a zero or two."

[lawrence-iii-blog]

In that case, I'll be taking the shiny Swablu, thank you.

Lawrence delivers one (1) Shiny Swablu, as good as new, straight from its original golden packaging.

"A pokemon that soars through the sky, for the man who lives under a rock." With that, Lawrence turns around and walks away, even as he wonders this last rhetorical question: "Were you trying to be symbolic, or is it all simply a happy little accident? I wonder."