As Dark As The Night

Hey what's up? The name's David! I'm a graduate of MIT and astrophysicist. I've been working at the MSC for a while, but I needed a break from the lab work so I'm out in Kanto now! Nothing like a little field work to keep life good.

[nimbasasid]

Sorry for disappearing, mates

Got called in for some emergency work in Cerulean with the influx of injured Pokemon from Nugget Bridge. And when I do have free time, I’ve mostly just been eating Chinese Food and passing out. What’ve you all been up to?

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

The question here is, do you have more free time just yet? And, if so, should I be bringing you something other than Chinese food for you to binge on? Even I like a little variety in my food once in a while.

[viridianluke-blog]

What to do....

[viridianluke-blog]

Ah too bad. Wasn’t planning on caring too much either way. 

Doesn’t sound that good to me. I’d like some daylight after like a day in a mountain. Did you catch anything while being there? Didn’t really do much. Took a well deserved break. Or more like a break in advance of really doing anything. Whatever.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Well it wasn’t like I spent that much time in there because I got lost, I was doing research. And I’ve gotten plenty of sun and beach time since. But no, no, I didn’t catch any pokemon. Didn’t want to disturb them while I was doing my thing. And well...Now that you’re done with your break, what’s the plan now, exactly?

[lilycovechloe-deactivated202206]

Why does anyone even bother with rock-type Pokemon?

[lilycovechloe-deactivated202206]

That’s one wild imagination you’ve got there. Destroying the port actually sounds like fun, though. For the Magikarp, I mean.

I know. What’s your starter?

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

What can I say? It just came to me, and it seems like the kind of thing a pissed of Gyarados would do. They’re a little scary like that. But hopefully it never actually happens, all the same.

She’s a Natu! So she’s definitely pretty awesome, too.

[oldaleryan-blog]

That’s not how it should be like if we can’t even trust the law, who can we trust at all? Luckily I don’t think I’ve encountered someone who makes rules for their own benefit. I’m definitely going there even if it’s just because forests are amazing. Feel free to call me for whatever reason you want to. Actually I’ve only got a Poochyena and a Pichu. Wait, saying only makes it sound bad because I’m happy with them. But yeah, I came here with my Poochyena and the other one was a gift from Oak. Whenever I see a Pokemon, it’s gone before I can decide whether to catch it or not.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

You can trust the law. Just gotta y’know, question it once in a while. Think for yourself, and all of that. And well...That’s not too bad? At least you’ve got some variety there. And I guess someone with a bit of an edge against any water type you happen to run into would be a good thing. Maybe you can have your Poochyena flush them out? Pandora likes chasing after Pokemon.

[oldaleryan-blog]

You’re welcome! I think all rules should protect people and help to organize things so they make life better for everyone. I don’t understand how someone would want to use their power to control people. It’s just not right. You’re right. Really? Yeah, I headed here because I want to try the gym challenge. I think I want to catch another Pokemon first, though. Maybe a water or a grass type so beating Brock will be easier. Oh, okay. Just know the offer still stands if you ever want to. Man, you’ve got cool Pokemon.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

They should, but they don’t. Plenty of rules exist either to keep things a little unfair- or just to regulate what people do in a way that doesn’t really make things better even if it doesn’t make it worse. It really depends on the situation. Well, maybe if you head down to Viridian Forest you’ll find some grass types And I know I saw a fair few watertypes around, you just gotta get lucky, I guess. We’ll see. I mean...Maybe just to let some of the team work out some extra energy. And thank you! Most of it was luck, though. Phoebe aside, my pokemon are either gifts from Oak, or a fossil. What do you have, again?

[willfosho-deactivated20210729]

[oldaleryan-blog]

Are you sure? ‘Cause I would totally do it, if it made you happy. You wouldn’t have to feel sorry about my bruises, I got a lot of them as a kid. It’s hard to avoid them unless you stay inside all day, which was what I tried to avoid. Yeah, you’re right. I’m hoping no one would cause problems from now on, but that’d be unrealistic. I’m not sure why people have to rebel against rules so much like they’re there for a reason and that reason is not to break them. Oh, that doesn’t sound like it went very well. If you want to, we could train together. I may not be the best trainer of all time, but can’t be to worst when I want to try the gym challenge. 

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Well uhh- Thanks for that? But really, it’s cool.You’re good. And yeah, yeah. Personally, I’ve got no problem with breaking the rules- depending on the rule and how much it exists to protect people, instead of like...Just hinder progress, or control something that doesn’t need to be controlled. Stealing money and valuable items, though? Definitely bad. I’d rather not, man. I mean, aren’t you still in Pewter, for one thing? And well- I still don’t have any interest in battling, outside of what’s necessary to get my work done. And so far my Houndour and Riolu are pretty good at handling that.

[oldaleryan-blog]

I considered it, but I probably would have run in the wrong direction and I believed in other trainers. If you want to see it that much, we can still make it happen. Really? That’s amazing to hear! See, having faith paid off. Though next time I promised myself that I’ll be the first to catch the thief. You’re right, hopefully it made him realize crime ain’t worth it. Hopefully no one wants to imitate him after hearing about it.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Ouch, yeah that would’ve seriously sucked. But nah, man I think I’m good. Knowing my luck, I’d encourage you and then feel guilty as hell if you tripped while running and hurt yourself. Let’s not think about next time, though. I’m kinda hoping we get at least a month or two til someone around us tries to cause more problems. Especially if I happen to be around. Heading up there with Sid was a reminder of just how much I am not meant for battles.

[lilycovechloe-deactivated202206]

Why does anyone even bother with rock-type Pokemon?

[lilycovechloe-deactivated202206]

What it was, was a hassle. I’ve got a Plusle on me anyways so they were easy to wipe out but it was just kind of tedious. They’re fishermen. I doubt they’re ever going to leave that port. I guess you’ve got a point.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Well yeah, but at least it’s a hassle with a silver lining. Maybe a small silver lining, but still. And hey, who knows. Maybe one day they’ll head out and explore the country by following streams, or something. That or one day a Magikarp will get really pissed and evolve and they’ll have to leave because it destroyed the port.

But on the other hand, Plusle is adorable and probably can kick ass, so good for you on that one, too.

[viridianluke-blog]

What to do....

Should I pretend to care and go after the nugget thief after all? Or just leave him be with his one pathetic nugget?

Anyway, I’ll make that up myself. How’s everyone doing.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Well uhh, I hate to break it to you man? But rumor has it he’s cleared out. I think you’re a little late to head up there. So I guess you don’t need to care about it, in that case.

I’m not doing too bad, though. I mean, I might’ve spent like...Two weeks straight in Mount Moon, which was fantastic. So I can’t complain. How’ve you been?

[oldaleryan-blog]

Exactly! The reason, whatever it is, why they did it doesn’t justify stealing and the fact that they use innocent as a cover makes it even worse. I can’t imagine what it’s like travelling with someone and trust them only to find out they used you. Unfortunately, I was already on my way to Pewter City when I heard the news. I should have tried to catch them anyway.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Well damn, so that means you decided not to race through Mount Moon to get back here? Cause that would’ve been a hysterical thing to see, I’m sure. But really, things have quieted down around here, and a whole lot of people went up there to try and handle things. I’m sure that guy’s re-thought his life of crime. Or at least strongly reconsidered it.

[oldaleryan-blog]

Is anybody else upset about the criminal  that stole a nugget? It’s not right that they stole something and if they pretend to be a trainer, it’ll be harder to catch them. I hope they don’t have a strong team to protect them or that a lot of trainers are after them so they can’t escape. 

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Well yeah, I mean I don’t know anyone who isn’t. I can’t imagine someone doing something like that, no matter how badly they might want or need money. It’s ridiculous. Did you head up there to try and stop them?

[nimbasasid]

Battlefield → Dad

TAGGING → David Moreno (@mossdeepdavid) & Sid Chopra

TIME FRAME → Friday, October 16, 2015, afternoon

THE LOCATION → Nugget Bridge (Route 24)

GENERAL NOTES → David and Sid decide to combine their lackluster battling skills in hopes of surviving the thugs on Nugget Bridge.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Sid wrung his hands as he waited at the foot of Nugget Bridge for David. He’d tried to stay optimistic, being that his history of battling (or really being forced into situations where he had to battle) wasn’t stellar. It wasn’t easy when the kids on Nugget Bridge kept eyeing him though, like they knew he was nervous. He couldn’t wait for David to arrive, although his friend had admitted to not being the best battler himself. There had to be strength in numbers? Luna looked up at him every now and then as they waited, patting his leg reassuringly and muttering “Cleffa, Cleffa” which made him feel slightly better.

David Moreno

David was not nervous. That was what he’d tried to say to himself all day, and all night as he’d tried to figure out how to stop the day from ending in disaster. He wasn’t cut out for battling, really. He and Phoebe had been talked into a few- and it had basically consisted of the Natu teleporting away at every given opportunity. But there had to be something he could do well, between a Houndour that had started off as a guard dog and a Riolu that actively enjoyed play-fights that would make it so they didn’t crash and burn...right?

 He’d resolved to hope there was, and he tried to keep that in mind as he approached the Nugget Bridge with Phoebe perched on his shoulder and waving as he approached Sid. “Hey man!” He shot the trainers on the bridge a wary look, arms folding across his chest. “Sorry I’m a little late. I promise I ain’t gunna bail on you, though.”

[lilycovechloe-deactivated202206]

Why does anyone even bother with rock-type Pokemon?

Getting to Nugget Bridge took me ages and I’ve got all of these useless hikers out here to blame for it. I swear to Arceus and everything that’s good and holy in Kanto, that I will shank the next person with a team full of Geodudes who try to force me to battle against them. It’s almost as bad as that one group of fishermen who exclusively hoard Magikarps.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Well...At least they were all decent experience for you and your team to  battle them all? I guess if they have a team of Golem, or Gyarados eventually, they’ll at least be a lot harder to go up against too, which is never a bad thing for them. And now you’ve got tons of frustration to take out on the people at the Nugget Bridge too. That’s probably more good thing than not.

[chrysalisrpg]

A Magikarp is totally useless but every Pokemon has the potential to have great power if only you are willing to do whatever it takes to get them there. If Sid is patient enough, he’ll see his Magikarp become a Gyarados. Mmm, not yet. But I’ll see once I get to Nugget Bridge.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

That’s true, but I guess for the people that are into that kind of thing, it’s not all that reassuring when you want to battle now. As for Flop becoming a Gyarados, well I kind of hope if he does, he’s not a completely terrifying one. At least as things are now, he’s kind of cute. You’re taking up Brock’s challenge then? Do you think you can beat whoever’s up there on your own?

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

Airmail → David & Sid

Sid: Well, neither am I but Brock said attempt, yeah? Besides, Luna can probably keep your Pokemon from dying and Hellboy isn't terrible at attacking. Not sure about Lakilester yet, I'm still testing him out. Totally, mate! I'm just letting my imagination run away with it at the moment. Better to actually get it sooner rather than later so I don't go overboard.

David: Yeah, I don't think that he's gunna hold it against us if we don't do as well at it as everyone who's going after badges and stuff. And at the very least, Pandora and Atlas like to battle so they'll be good to. Do you wanna try and head up that way today? Cause I'm totally up for doing that, instead of sitting around all night trying not to worry about hwo it goes.

[lavaridgelilypark]

I think its time for a change

[lavaridgelilypark]

I left without one. I hoped I’d meet someone on the road but with the sitting still for so long I realized that it might be best to just… give in and travel with a friend.

[mossdeepdavid-blog]

You left without one? Girl that’s brave, I don’t think I would’ve made it without some kind of company, no matter how much I like having my team to talk to. Did you find one yet? Cause I mean, I wouldn’t mind a little extra company if you need some.