#flintignited

[factoriprince]

seeing is believing ;

▲ - It all started with a harmless rumor. @flintignited

The Elite Four was always a strange bunch but unquestionably superior than most in battle. Thorton overlooked the eccentric qualities in everyone, much more interested in the battles themselves and too busy jotting notes to catch up with celebrity gossip. But one line somehow made its way into his head.

Elite Four Flint? Yeah, they say his hair is all fake, a wig!

► Hmm, nothing new and definitely a boring one. 

What? Haven’t you heard? He has a machine implanted that tells him what to do during pokemon battles. That’s why he’s so good! And, it gets better. Volkner was the one who made it. Volkner. Made. A Flint. Robot.

► Now that! 

Was beyond idiotic. 

But he would be lying if he said he didn’t have his own theories. Thorton always did wonder how Volkner and Flint managed such dynamic chemistry- their personalities were opposites, their upbringings differed, even their primary colors were on other sides of the spectrum. Also, from what he had seen, the two were always bickering like children. 

What was the purpose of their relationship? Why did someone as scholarly as Volkner even bothered with the hot-headed Fire Elite? Conferences with all gym leaders, elites and battle frontiers were tiring already, but watching the two had Thorton crunching numbers that didn’t add up and Palmer had the gall to use the “you’ll understand when you’re older” line. 

Well, he didn’t! And he was going to find out today- even swim in the cursed ocean if he had to!

Now he was here. At the top of the lighthouse, too much sunscreen plastered on every visible skin and one calculated plan. The plan was impeccable and a ninety-nine point five percent at success! It was his genius plan after all, nothing below perfection. Under the guise of a recent project and tea, he was to infiltrate Volkner’s living space at the same time Flint was predicted to visit. From there he would have access to all variables. 

► “What an exquisite experiment, indeed! Ack-! Hush 007, you are ruining my moment!” He battled away the zipping Rotom, who snickered at its trainer’s rare excitement. 

► “Come now! Let’s fix you up to look presentable. Commoners say they usually spot Volkner at the top of this lighthouse around the afternoon. Probably doing his routine check-up, this old building does look like it needs it-”

His speech broken off as the elevator slid open; Thorton quickly sorted out his tie and turned to fully face the door, expecting no other than the Shocking Star- and sagged in disbelief when the Flint That Sparks The Fire walked out instead.

Thorton almost groaned in annoyance and wanted to silence 007, static sparking in the air in its mirth. What was it that Dahlia repeated?

Improvise! Adapt! Overcome!

► Yes, when it comes to him I have to always expect the unexpected. What a spontaneous personality indeed. 

Thorton cleared his throat, hands fidgeting as nerves took over.

► “Elite Four Flint?” He approached and inclined his head in acknowledgement. As much as Flint was known to be the most friendly person you’ve ever meet, Thorton could never be sure. So his introduction came out stiff but formal. 

► “I was wondering if I could have a moment of your time. Battle Factory Thorton, at your service.”

[seekingtrainers-tv]

"Yo! Heard that I won something?" Flint greets with a large grin, hands stuffed in his pockets. It's been awhile since he last looked after a baby Pokemon but it'll be nice and he knew Cyn would love to be the honorary auntie. "Think I'm getting a Vulpix? Sweet! Now I'll have a princess of my own to pamper!"

When she got this request, there were... quite a few places to look for one — a regular one, she was assuming ( that’s what this event entailed anyway, Gabby, God get with the program; Ice-types as last event! ), and on that list of the many places she could find a Vulpix, Sinnoh’s encounter rate was... certainly the least. And she had to play music from Kanto for some reason to make them come out, aaaaand it seemed like a pretty terrible idea.

But authenticity was all she’s about! After all, goshdarnit, she and Ty always carry around their recording equipment, even on these excursions. You never know when a good scoop will pop up, they say!

So she found herself on Route 209 honestly from six in the morning, to nine o’clock at night. This little girl was a hard one to find! Yeesh!

But thankfully, Fire-types definitely stand out more towards the nighttime, and that definitive sparkle was undeniable! Yes, it was, in fact that lovely yellow Vulpix she was looking for!

Flint must have noticed all the noise she was making when he arrived — goodness, this little girl did those little foxy yells all day long! But at least she was playful, and at least she didn’t want to roast them on a regular basis.

In fact, by the time he came in, Ty was happily messing around with her, Vulpix kicking around on her back and nibbling at his fingers. When he opened the door, the curious Pokemon easily ran up to him, jumping up on his leg.

“Well, howdy there, Flint! Looks like she’s already taken a shine to you!” Pun intended? Knowing Gabby, probably.

“One Fire-type pup for a Fire-type master!”

[undellabay-rp]

Yo~! Things are heating up now that the spicy Elite is here! [ blog is still a bit rough but I think things are in order! ]

Someone pass me a fan, it’s starting to get very hot in here now that the Fire Master has arrived! Try not to singe the Masterlist on your way over to greet everyone, though-- save that heat for the battlefield!

> Chimchar-Mod