Whatever exposed skin it found on his body, the sun scorched.
Alola’s weather was nothing like Unova’s. The air was sweet and crisp, devoid of the smog that hung around the buildings of those in Cheren’s cities. Even the native flora and fauna held a brighter, more vibrant quality to it – candied, the colors seemed to pop at him when he stared at them. And then there was the humidity: heavy, thick, and downright sweltering. Cheren had walked only a yard away from his hotel to find that he had already begun to sweat.
There was no mistaking now – Cheren was not used to an island’s weather.
Vacations were a rarity for him. Cheren always buried himself in his works (his loves), never once thinking about the multitude of paid vacation days he’d been racking up since he accepted his position as Gym Leader. And when suggested to him, Cheren aptly refused, saying that he would prefer to be productive and busy – it kept the mind sharp, after all! But Cheren could not deny the higher ups in the League, who after several reports (complaints) from concerned colleagues, demanded that he take a break.
Go. Go, have fun. His supervisor had said. Alola is very nice this time of the year. Why don’t you take your time, enjoy the sights? Perhaps go visit Professor Kukui – he’s a fine man, a little odd, but otherwise brilliant… you could learn something from him. And I’m not talking just about battling. We’ll tell him you’re coming, just go, you’re a bright young man, please don’t spend the best years of your life cooped up in that Gym…
Well. Okay. Why not?
And so here he was now, clad in the finest (tackiest) garb Alola’s local souvenir shops had offer. Floral print shirts, over-starched khakis, and a pair of shades much too big to be practical. Thankfully, Cheren had the sense to pack a pair of fine hiking boots. Truly a godsend for trainers traveling though foreign terrain.
Upon reaching the entrance of the route, Cheren stopped and glanced around.
Just beyond a grove of waist high grass, crowned upon the beach stood his destination.
Of course, Cheren expected a more modern, more professional building. Not an establishment befitting that of a shanty. The exterior of the lab was in a less-than-desired condition; wooden support weathered by the salt of the ocean, planks from the patio missing, and most horrifyingly of all, the roof seemed as if it had recently weathered through a shower of falling rocks. Crude patches covered the holes at the top. Some of them looked fairly recent.
He gulped, but approached the door. And then he knocked – allowing his voice to ring out loud and clear (the walls of the building looked surprisingly thin, he noted):
“Professor Kukui? Sir? Uh, this is Cheren – Cheren Park? The Gym Leader from Unova? I think you’ve been expecting me, I’m not sure if my supervisor called already and told you I was coming, I’m a little bit early … I’ve come to see your demonstration of Z-Moves!”
Curious, scared and loving texts from Cyn to Flint perhaps?
Curious text:
[Flint <3, 1:19PM]: Out of curiosity, what would happen if we all switched places in the League?[Flint <3, 1:20PM]: Like, I dressed up as you and Human-Lucian dresses up as me and we all battle like that.[Flint <3, 1:21PM]: Wouldn’t it be fun?
Scared text:
[Flint <3, 3:48PM]: There is a bug in my chamber and it’s terrifying me. Please come get rid of it.
Loving text:
[Flint <3, 5:09PM]: I have more popsicles! Come and get them!!!
Scared, loving and curious texts from Cheren and Moon to Kukui?
texting meme || accepting !!
Send “@” for a SCARED text.
[ to: Professor Kukui ] Last Resort is a powerful move[ to: Professor Kukui ] The base power alone is 140[ to: Professor Kukui ] So, don’t you dare[ to: Professor Kukui ] I’m absolutely serious right now!
Send “&” for a LOVING text.
[ to: Professor Kukui ] Hey, I just got to say[ to: Professor Kukui ] I gave the lecture on Z-Moves today![ to: Professor Kukui ] And my students LOVED it[ to: Professor Kukui ] And they LOVED the video of your demonstration![ to: Professor Kukui ] When I go to Alola again, would you mind giving me another demo??
Send “%” for a CURIOUS text.
[ to: Professor Kukui ] Hey, some students asked me about Ultra Beasts[ to: Professor Kukui ] And I don’t know much about them, given that my knowledge comes from the news[ to: Professor Kukui ] Do you mind… telling me what you know?
Send “@” for a SCARED text.
[ to: Kukui 💪 ] do you think i’m a good champion?[ to: Kukui 💪 ] is there anything i can do represent alola better?[ to: Kukui 💪 ] if there’s anything i can do, please let me know
Send “&” for a LOVING text.
[ to: Kukui 💪 ] KUKUI[ to: Kukui 💪 ] I was in town, so I decided to stop by your lab while you were gone!![ to: Kukui 💪 ] There’s a present waiting for you somewhere in your lab…[ to: Kukui 💪 ] I hope you love it![ to: Kukui 💪 ] And I hope you can find it 🤗
Send “%” for a CURIOUS text.
[ to: Kukui 💪 ] Kukui, can you tell me about your League challenge???[ to: Kukui 💪 ] The one you took years ago?? :0
The box is wrapped in white and tied with a red ribbon. Inside is a simple yet stylish scarf, jacket, pants and boots. Basically, an ensemble perfect for the snowy peak of Mount Lanakila. There is also a bag of Rainbow Pokebeans. [ Mele Kalikimaka! Figured ya could use some new threads for when ya kick butt at the League. Don't worry, I asked for help in picking them out. Thanks for being an awesome Champion! - Kukui ]
She holds the package to her chest tightly after opening it. How thoughtful. And firstly, how ADORABLE! Moon opens the box once more to lay eyes on the jacket, adoring the eye-popping colors in each stitch. It was something that she’d totally wear, and were it not for her impeccable memory, she would have believed that she’d picked it out herself.
Moon reminds herself to go give Professor Kukui a hug when she sees him next. Or maybe two hugs.
Maybe she’d even eat the Rainbow Pokebeans for herself!
As another sign that I don't have my priorities straight, please slam down a reserve for champ Lance!
Whoa there buddy! Hold your horses — I mean, dragons! Well, we all know how it is — a Dragon Master always has his priorities straightened out! So even if you may not, just look to Lance for guidance, and there’s no way your path will lead astray!
Have that Kan-Joh Champion ready to roll out by 10/13!
Clara enjoys making people smile with her performance because it shows that her hard work paid off and that you don't need voice to convey your passion on something
Absolutely yes!! She still remembers how excited and happy magic first made her and she wants to share that with others! She loves what she does and she really loves making others smile with it!
Green loves to flirt with tough guys since seeing them get all flustered is fun. He would ramp up the sweet talk, initiate small touches and would flash them a killer smirk
Tell me a headcanon you have for my muse and I’ll explain why or why not
[[ Currently Accepting ]]
Green couldn’t help but nod. The good Alolan prof hit the nail on the head there. “It’s not only tough guys. Any guy can get flustered with the right amount of good ol’ fashioned Green charm. Long as they don’t beat me up for it later, any man is susceptible.”
