✢ for a good memory that makes them smile.
It’s the start of a new project, the start of a new step in his life and as he makes the trek around to the back of his cottage he is more than sure he can handle such a task. He can barely contain his excitement as he reaches the covered shed set apart from his home and steps inside it. Once inside he withdraws several pokeballs from his coat pockets and releases the Pokemon inside it.
They must be as nervous as he is to see them and as they observe their new surroundings he can’t help but offer the warmest of smiles as he kneels down and offers his hand out for them to investigate. He wants them to get to know them as much as he wants to know them and though they are skeptical now he wants drastically to help them find a suitable home.
“Hello there, I’m Mathew. I’ll be taking care of you until we can find you a better home.” He isn’t surprised that the pair of Pokemon want nothing to do with him, yet while one of them ignores his hand the other slowly starts to approach. On wobbly feet it approaches and sniffs at his fingers. Patiently Mathew waits for it to investigate and to his surprise he finds it nuzzling between his fingers and palm.
“It’s ok. I won’t hurt you.” He reassures it as his hand moves to gently brush over its head and down its body. “Let’s see about getting your tail taken care of and getting you some food and water, ok?” His smile is soft, gentle and before he can move the pokemon’s moved closer still.
It must want attention and he’s more than happy to provide it for as long as necessary. Today’s the day I start making a difference for Pokemon like these. I’ll save as many of them as I can and find them better homes!