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WHO: Ash, Pikachu and You
WHERE: Pick your battle
WHAT: Ash and Pikachu have arrived. They're a little confused
WHEN: Right before the blizzard
WARNINGS: Uh... idk. A potential electric shock?

Livestock Nursery

Ash hasn't been in town long, maybe an hour or two. He's had long enough to check out the datapoint and wander aimlessly for a bit before he's drawn to the stable like structure.

Of course the first place he'd be drawn to is the livestock nursery. He's watching the glownies with interest even though they're not doing anything particularly exciting. They're just eating their lunch but by the stary-eyed look on his face you'd think that they were doing a whole multi-step dance routine.

There's a yellow fluff ball settled on his shoulder watching the Glownies with the same interest as the young boy that seems to have turned up.

"So cool! I've never seen anything like them before!" He says excitedly, the yellow rodent like creature agreeing with him. "D'you think they're a pokemon?"

"Pi?" Pikachu turns to look behind them as he thinks he hears something nearby.

The Diner

It was inevitable that Ash would end up here, really. It's been some time since he or Pikachu have had a bite to eat. At least, Ash is pretty sure they haven't eaten in a while-it feels like it's been hours and his stomach is gurgling uncomfortably loud. He's a little short on funds at the moment but he can always offer to do the dishes in exchange for a meal or something.

He pushes the door open, practically dragging his feet. One thought playing on repeat in his head; 'Hungry... need food.' The way Pikachu and poised half draped over his shoulder, he'd say Pikachu is thinking the exact same thing.

"Anyone here?" Ash questions, glancing around. It's not very lively for a diner. Hopefully it's not closed.

Special Training in a little west of the Security Tower

By now, Ash has realized there's no Pokémon beside his Pikachu here and that means there's no Pokémon battles. Honestly, it's a tragedy he's not yet ready to face and even then, there's no reason to get lazy. He'd gone off to see if there really weren't any Pokémon around and found himself disappointed- not even a pidgey.

"Well Pikachu, there's nothing for it, we'll just have to keep up our training a different way-hit me with your strongest quick attack." He tells the yellow mouse.

"Pika!" Pikachu agrees, launching a quick attack right into Ash who is easily knocked several feet backwards and falls with a thump into the grass.

"Whoa! That's some quick attack." He praises happily, if a little stunned

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"A Healing Rift," Felwinter explains as he rises, the light of the ring eventually fading out. "One of the non-destructive abilities I have that uses the Void. Felspring can only heal me because of our bond, but with the Void I can at least do this for others."

"Healing rift? That's so cool!" Ash says excitedly. "It's like how some Pokémon can use heal bell or aromatherapy."

Pikachu's ears flatten and he gives Ash a look When it occurs to him what the healing rift did-it healed.

"Pikapi."

"It was only a few scrapes, don't look at me like that." Ash says sheepishly.

"Pika..." Pikachu still doesn't sound happy.

"Ah, so Pokémon can use similar abilities? Interesting," Felwinter says. He glances at Pikachu as the little one seems to have Opinions. Strange how such simple noises conveyed speech to some degree.

"Allowing yourself to be his target for training does not necessarily build strength for you. If you accidentally get too injured, your Pikachu will have no one. Take better care of yourself, Ash," he advises.

"Pika, pika." Pikachu crosses his arms and nods in agreement with Felwinter.

"Well, usually I have my other Pokemon with me but everyone else is at Professor Oak's lab back home so it's just Pikachu and me. I'd like to think I'll see the others again but.." He trails off and then shakes his head.

"Until then, I'll try to figure out some special training that will work for Pikachu."

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"There are other ways. You simply need to get creative," Felwinter suggests. "We can set up targets of some sort, perhaps. You would know better as to what sort of skills would require a specific sort of regimen, but I am certain it will be possible to come up with ways to meet those needs that do not involve making yourself a punching bag."

"Targets could work, that way we can practice electric attacks too." Ash states happily, Pikachu agreeing with the same enthusiasm.

"But really, no need to worry so much, I'll be okay." Ash assures. "I've been through a lot worse than a quick attack."

Felwinter shrugs. "I am not particularly worried. I am just trying to offer alternative suggestions. But...I am sure your Pikachu will appreciate you taking more care," he says. He glances at his Ghost, holding his hand out towards her, allowing her to decompile in a small shimmer of light, vanishing from sight.

"If you need help with targets, let me know. There is at least no shortage of places you can use."

"PI-ka!" Pikachu nods in agreement that yes, he would prefer if his trainer was maybe just a tiny bit less reckless. If he could use human talk there were some stories he could tell. Oh well, Ash wouldn't be Ash if he weren't so willing to help out others.

"I'll have to think about it, nice to know it's an option, for sure." Ash nods, petting Pikachu in an attempt to appease the small lightening mouse who seems to melt into the gentle touches, letting out a few happy noises. "I think I'll need to come up with something for me too-we have to keep getting stronger together, after all."

Somehow he feels vindicated to know that the little electric mouse agrees. He'll take it as their making peace after his earlier misunderstanding.

At least the boy seems to be getting the idea. Felwinter nods then. "The current weather may not be the best for outside exercises but I believe there is a gym you can make use of."

"Gym?!" Ash asks, excitement lighting behind his eyes.

"Pikapi... pika kachu pika." Pikachu reminds him. Ash looks down at Pikachu and frowns.

"Oh, right." He shrugs it off. "Y'know, back home the Gym is where you go to challenge the gym leaders in a Pokémon battle and if you win you get a cool badge proving that you won. Pikachu says the gym here is probably different."

Felwinter nods again. "You must keep in mind that things will likely be different between the things you know and what is here. This gym was prepared by one of the others here to use for personal training, strengthening and such. I think it will make more sense once you see it for yourself."

"Yeah, it's just a lot to get used to..." Ash lets out a sigh, deflating slightly.

"Pika, pika." Pikachu pats him in a 'there, there' kind of way. He finally gets back to his feet, keeping an arm securely around Pikachu as he does.

"Well, will sounds like fun, either way. We'll have to check it out."

"Like as there will be many things to get used to. Even being here for long does not guarantee that one will ever get quite accustomed to things, but we still manage." This is Felwinter trying to be reassuring.

He pulls out his tablet from a pocket. "You received one of these, did you not? It has a map of the city. You will be able to find most notable locations there, as well as contact other people here."

Ash doesn't bother to mention he's used to things changing- with as much as he travels there's always new things to learn and see. Instead, he turns his attention to the device and then pulls the one he'd been given out of his pocket.

"Oh yeah? That's pretty cool. I've never been that great with navigation though-back when we first started our journey I'd get us lost in the forest for days-it drove our friends Misty and Brock Nuts." Ash says, not really too sure if he's actually going to use the device. Maybe in emergencies.

"At least it is not so difficult to figure out where things are in the city. The map is fairly straightforward." Ash might get the impression that Felwinter's fixing a Look at him, a heavy suggestion not to take the device for granted.

Ash is getting the impression he's being given a Look.^TM He's been on the receiving end of those often enough for his less thought out plans he'd recognize them anywhere.

"Uh.. yeah, that's true." He offers, turning the screen on. "So I can use this to call people? Like a phone?"

"Pika?" Pikachu leans in to look at a little closer.

It takes him a moment to remember what a phone is, a device from before even the Golden Age. "Yes," Felwinter nods. "Communication is supported through audio, video, or text formats."

He looks at Pikachu. "Make sure he does not neglect to use it if it seems necessary," he says, apparently giving charge to the Pokémon as the more responsible of the two.

"Pi?" Pikachu blinks when he's been charged with making sure Ash actually uses the thing. "Pi Pikachu!" he nods affirmatively. However, if Ash runs into trouble (again) Pikachu's sure he can protect his trainer well enough.

"Wow, Pikachu, it's like you don't trust me to use it on my own." Ash sighs.

"Pika...." Pikachu responds in a way that might suggest a 'well...'

Good. That's settled. Felwinter gives the little creature a nod back. "Is there anything else I can try to explain, or shall I take my leave?" he asks then.

Pikachu's decide he likes Felwinter. He has to be careful with who he trusts around Ash because he will not let what happened in Kalos happen again, no matter how blindly trusting Ash tended to be. Despite a briefly shaky start, Pikachu's sure Felwinter will be a good friend to have around.

"I don't think so..." Ash makes an attempt to think of anything he doesn't yet know about, unaware of Pikachu's internal thoughts on things.

"Pikapika pi Pikachu Pikapi pika?" Pikachu points at the communicator then to Ash and then to Felwinter in attempt to ask if they can call him if they need anything.

Pikachu is not a language that Felwinter has ever encountered, but it helps that the little Pokémon is so expressive. He can get the gist well enough, eventually nodding.

"You can contact me through the communications tablet, yes."

"Pika! PiKachu!" Pikachu nods happily. Ash offers a small smile and tucks the device back into his pocket.

"Thanks! We'll call if we need anything!" Ash assures with confidence. Pikachu is fairly certain that Ash won't call unless he's reminded that it exists. His memory isn't always the best. Even if it could be converted into something like a Pokedex he'd still forget to use it as a communication device.

"Pika pikachu pikapi pika. Pi Pika." He says confidently.

"I can remember by myself." Ash does not pout. And Pikachu just laughs.

One too many tackles by a Pikachu, Felwinter suspects. He looks between the two at their exchange before nodding again. It is...amusing in a way, this strange camaraderie. There is a warmth to it he cannot explain.

"If that is all, I will go now," he says, turning. "You two be careful."

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