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[There's a long pause as Cilan stares at Red's fishing rod... and then he's grinning, sparks flying in anticipation.]
You're right, I do believe it's the perfect time to give you a taste of what a Fishing Connoisseur like myself is capable of!
[He doesn't even run off to go grab his own fishing rod from his room--no, he simply reaches somewhere on his person and reveals the portable container that he keeps it in. A Fishing Connoisseur is always prepared to fish whenever the opportunity calls for it, so he always keeps it on him just in case the need for it ever comes up when out and about here.]
Now then, let's get going! The fish are not going to catch themselves, you know.
[ All this excitement Cilan is displaying is perfect and wonderful and Red's very happy for him somewhere in his heart, but he's also going just be standing and staring there like "what???" like any normal person would.
Just feel free to drag his disbelieving body out of the door with you, Cilan. This kid clearly needs to up his game if he wants to surprise this guy. It's all backfiring on him!! ]
Of course: a proper Fishing Connoisseur is always prepared for a potential battle between the worlds of water and earth!
[... And that is all the explanation you are getting as Cilan places the picnic basket in Red's hands (if it helps, there's still an element of surprise in that Cilan has no idea what you made for their lunch today), and after making sure his Pokemon are accounted for, dragging Red along and out the door by the wrist. Off to the lake we go!]
[ Did Red just get burned?? Does he need to turn in his fishing cred? Apologise to the Fishing Guru brothers for his sins? These are important things Red will need to contemplate later when he isn't suddenly being the one taken out for the fishing lunch that was his idea and plan.
But off they go, taking the scenic route since Cilan has all that pent up energy that needs to be released. Red has a specific spot he wants to take them to as well, so when they do eventually get close to see the wide lake in their view, he'll actually take the lead to continue them a little farther, to where Red's pokémon are out and waiting for them: Lapras sitting already in the water itself, Charizard sprawled out and enjoying the heat of the sun; Jolteon's will be on his feet and yapping their way upon seeing them, and as for Gengar...
...who knows where Gengar is. Mewtwo, however, does not do social gatherings. The shy bugger.
Reaching them is plenty of time for Red to get his bearings again however, stepping before the blanket that's already laid and stretching out his arms. ...Or one of them because that basket is actually heavy. ]
Here we are! [ Now, time to take this to a new level!! ] We can stay on shore where it's safe and dry....or we can take a ride on Lapras's back and really find out what's out there today!
[ And hopefully stay safe and dry but that doesn't sound cool enough!! ]
Let's eat after! [ Turning, he waves his free hand as he plops the basket down, flipping open the lid to (very sneakily shove something from inside into his jacket pocket!!) take out two drink bottles inside and place onto the blanket. ] Food can wait, but the sea creatures won't! And our pokémon can hang out and keep an eye on our things here.
[ ...Except, actually- ] We can take a sandwich out with us though. Here, come over and pick something. I've made different types!
[ Because if we make a load, we have to hit a sandwich Cilan would be happy with. Just let your imagination be free with what type of sandwiches, as well as some sliced up fruits in a container, vegetables in another, plenty of cookies/biscuits, and some scones with a jar of jam to top it all off.
He definitely didn't make the scones and biscuits or the sauces, but he did the sandwiches and the slicing!! There is more here than for two people because there are more than two stomachs present. ]
Oh! [Cilan's definitely checking out the spread with interest, picking a sandwich out at random to look at it.] Red, did you put all of this together yourself?
[He's really impressed!! Just look at the way he's sparkling...]
[ Oh man look at how and feel how happy this guy is, this was so worth all the chopping Red did!! ]
I had some help, and someone told about these [ picking up a scone; it's even the fruity variety with raisins inside! ], but I wanted there to be enough for us and our pokémon!
[ Which technically there probably isn't with the size of Charizard and Lapras's stomachs, but they'll be nice and eat sparingly!! ]
You've put up with my pancakes for so long too... it's the least I could do! [ And we totally wanted to see Cilan all happy and we got it and boy is it starting to feel like a nice, exciting summer day here. ] I want you to have a good time!
Well thank you, Red, it looks wonderful... and I'm sure that it will taste just as good as it looks, too.
[So he'll snag a sandwich and... maybe one of those scones real quick for himself. His Pokemon, if they're not already out, will be getting their poke'balls opened so that they can hang out here with Red's Pokemon while they're fishing.]
Of course. Lapras and me are ready to take you on board!
[ Cilan gets a fun salute with that, and Lapras takes that as the signal to finally shift herself to expose her shell for them to climb onto. Seriously, boneheads, she's been waiting for you two to make up your minds -- and yes, she'll definitely take that slice of sandwich offered to her after Red's up on her shell, the boy then turning to offer a hand to Cilan should he need it. ]
[Thanks Red, he'll accept the offered hand so that he can climb aboard onto the shell of Lapras too.]
Okay, I'm ready! Let us set out on our grand adventure to unite the people and creatures of land and sea! [Or "back of a Lapras" and "fish living in a lake" but ssshhh just let him have his dramatics here.] Based on what I know about the lake, I think the best spot might be for us to go in... that direction, I believe?
[Points in the indicated direction here--sure, it's been a while since he last fished here, but he's pretty sure that he remembers there being more fish congregating somewhere over there.]
[ Cilan, Red takes it up by two and you have to go all the way to eight.
Lapras hears directions though, and she turns her head to try and catch them but doing so too late, and so humming a noise for Red to repeat the way they want to go (and if Red agrees to it). He does, and then gestures for Cilan to sit down with him. Just mind the bumps and you'll be a-ok, buddy.
But once they're settled, off she begins!! And it's a gentle start that slowly picks up, but never losing its smooth sailing. ]
Have you ever ridden on a lapras before? They're rare to find around Kanto -- I've only seen a wild one once.
No, I can't say that I have: Lapras is not an easy to find Pokemon where I'm from either, and it's more likely that you won't see one at all unless you're far north or if you start sailing farther out away from Unova.
[Village Bridge supposedly have Lapras living there, but... BW anime didn't give us an episode featuring that place at all and we are still incredibly salty about that to this day.]
But I must say, this is quite nice: your Lapras has a calm and relaxing taste to it in regards to the way it moves across the water here!
She's a natural. [ Not that it does her much good, but he pats one of her spikes. ] There's a lapras at a Safari Park that everyone can see, but this lapras was given to me by a scientist I met, and she's been an important part of my journey ever since. She took me all over to the small islands around Kanto so I could search for pokémon for the pokédex.
It makes me miss the smell of the sea thinking about it. [ And he looks out to the water with that, though not without a quick look over to Cilan- ] Oh, tell her to stop when you like the spot.
Mm, I can tell that the two of you have a close bond, one that's taste is sweet and--oh, wait, let's stop here. Is that okay, Lapras?
[Because if he had kept talking, they might have ended up surfing right over and away this spot that he thinks they should use for fishing. Good thing he was actually paying attention to his surroundings, for once.]
[ Stop, you say? It's nice swimming, but stop she will. There you go, kids. Enjoy your lazy fun. ]
We'll have to be careful about what we attract. I've been trying to figure out everything they have here, but the lake's the biggest mystery when it comes to creatures. There's no telling what we'll find!
[ So, they'll definiiiitely have to not underestimate the pull they'll receive if they get a bite. Red's pulling something out of his pocket, sitting his fishing rod on his lap (bless sturdy foldable makes) as he chatters away. ]
I've always wanted to ask Sosyne what she remembers being in the seas with her in the past, but I don't think she'd like me to. [ Ah, let's just hold out our hand and show off the item in it now. ] Oh yeah, I got this new lure to try out from a fishing shop the other day! It's supposed to let out a steady stream of emotion to attract any fish when it's submerged in water.
Oh, very impressive! [However... Cilan allows a confident smile to rise to his face as he takes out his own fishing rod--the air feels like it's charged with energy again--] I'll be using my special custom lure that I had made to go along with my rod--not only do I think it has a charming flavor to it, but it's proven to be quite reliable in my previous endeavors when it comes to the art of fishing.
[When Cilan opens the container that contains his fishing rod, he does so with a flourish that may or may be accompanied by a sparkling colorful effect to it due to his passion. However, before casting it out, he is going to make sure the line is in proper order as well as allow Red to see the lure: isn't it neat?]
And that is absolutely, most definitely worth the giggles that bubble up from Red's throat and quickly burst into actual laughter beginning at the bottom of his stomach. He can't bother with his own rod right now--that's staying right on his lap with his sandwich, because he's going to need one hand on himself and the other keeping him steady on Lapras, and oh, it'll take time for the words to come out, but- ]
I-it has your head on it!
[ Cilan will totally get to know what's so damn hilarious, and that's just going to renew the laughter all over. He can't breathe here! ]
[ The confusion on Cilan's face should be help in ceasing the laughter when Red looks over again, but the fact that it tells him that the gym leader doesn't find this strange at all, that it's normal to him, just makes the giggles emerge once more, and soon enough he's burying his head in his hands in some weak attempt to hush himself.
Cilan might want to just...start fishing or something... Red is going to need time to recover. Even when he finally reveals his face again, every part of him is still shaking with chuckles now and then, and he's not even going to attempt to explain any of this to the older boy or even look at him. (He does try once. It just makes him laugh.)
[Cilan's... not quite sure if he appreciates the laughter, or at least in regard to Red not really explaining himself here, but otherwise he will get started with fishing--]
Anyway... now, let's go, my rod! It's fishing time~!
[--with dramatic flair, of course, as the way he casts his line out into the water once it's ready is quite flashy, but also shows evidence of knowing how to cast it just right, hand resting on the reel and watching the line carefully even as he speaks.]
Now then, since the creatures living in this lake are not like Pokemon, we'll first start with a slow and careful flavor that will allow for a proper meeting with this thin line... if we're too hasty, then the connection will break too quickly and that would be an undesirable taste...
[It's best to try to ease the creatures in the lake into acknowledging our presence here rather than rushing into it...]
[ Red is less dramatic when he sends out his line, giggles now gone but not the smile on his face. This is a good day. A great day. He wants a lot more of these days. ]
Isn't it a good idea to keep your guard up with pokémon too? Unless you know there's nothing but magikarp in there. Goldeens and seakings never give me an easy time when I've caught them on my line. [ The pain in the fins. ]
...Think anyone's ever accidentally fished up Sosyne? [ How many people other than Red think this is actually a funny thought. ]
You know what, I'm not sure--I would think that it would be impossible to do so, given Sosyne's desire to avoid contact with most people here at the moment.
[However, he does allow a wry smile momentarily.]
Though, that would make for an interesting taste, wouldn't it? Not to mention that would add a special flair of credence when it comes to one's talent in fishing--it would almost make fishing up a Gyarados look like child's play, perhaps.
[... Not that Cilan is actually intending to try to fish up Sosyne, but he does allow some humor at the thought.]
[ Eheh. ] I don't know- maybe she secretly wants someone to fish her up so she can tell them off for being so stupid.
[ Which is funny -- but then it hits Red that even that might be too forward for the arehtei, and that isn't so funny. Dumb stupid Sosyne letting herself be lonely in her dumb stupid waters.
It makes his smile softer, if not fonder, having that grumpy arehtei on his mind. Uggghhh. ]
She doesn't want to be alone... she just doesn't want to be the one to reach out. [ He lets out an exaggerated breath, his shoulders heaving with it. ] I think that's it, anyway. She complained about how she used to have a lot more visitors in the past. Then there was no one, and I know she was angry for longer than we can imagine...
[ The drop in his voice doesn't stay, instead turning into a impassioned sincerity. ] But that's why I wish she would try and talk to people, or get caught up in their fishing lines, or anything -- just so she doesn't have to be so lonely now! I know we're not hundreds of people aligned to her, but we're what's here with her. She has to put up with our feelings, so why not get something out of it?
[ He's been eyeing the waters where their lines disappear into, down into the blue, but then looks up into the far distance before leaning out just a little- ]
You hear me, Sosyne? Go have some fun! Let out some steam! Introduce me to your friends and come and meet mine!
[ And then Red sits back with a thump, a small laugh escaping him and an energy tickling at his skin.
[Red's words echo out over the lake and fade out amid the quiet noise of rippling water and chirping birds. It's a calming, tranquil scene, especially compared to the fishing technique it's currently playing host to.
Up until, you know, something unseen yanks hard enough on the line to whip the whole fishing rod into the water if it doesn't just snap.]
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You're right, I do believe it's the perfect time to give you a taste of what a Fishing Connoisseur like myself is capable of!
[He doesn't even run off to go grab his own fishing rod from his room--no, he simply reaches somewhere on his person and reveals the portable container that he keeps it in. A Fishing Connoisseur is always prepared to fish whenever the opportunity calls for it, so he always keeps it on him just in case the need for it ever comes up when out and about here.]
Now then, let's get going! The fish are not going to catch themselves, you know.
[Come on let's go, let's go!!]
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[ All this excitement Cilan is displaying is perfect and wonderful and Red's very happy for him somewhere in his heart, but he's also going just be standing and staring there like "what???" like any normal person would.
Just feel free to drag his disbelieving body out of the door with you, Cilan. This kid clearly needs to up his game if he wants to surprise this guy. It's all backfiring on him!! ]
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[... And that is all the explanation you are getting as Cilan places the picnic basket in Red's hands (if it helps, there's still an element of surprise in that Cilan has no idea what you made for their lunch today), and after making sure his Pokemon are accounted for, dragging Red along and out the door by the wrist. Off to the lake we go!]
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But off they go, taking the scenic route since Cilan has all that pent up energy that needs to be released. Red has a specific spot he wants to take them to as well, so when they do eventually get close to see the wide lake in their view, he'll actually take the lead to continue them a little farther, to where Red's pokémon are out and waiting for them: Lapras sitting already in the water itself, Charizard sprawled out and enjoying the heat of the sun; Jolteon's will be on his feet and yapping their way upon seeing them, and as for Gengar...
...who knows where Gengar is. Mewtwo, however, does not do social gatherings. The shy bugger.
Reaching them is plenty of time for Red to get his bearings again however, stepping before the blanket that's already laid and stretching out his arms. ...Or one of them because that basket is actually heavy. ]
Here we are! [ Now, time to take this to a new level!! ] We can stay on shore where it's safe and dry....or we can take a ride on Lapras's back and really find out what's out there today!
[ And hopefully stay safe and dry but that doesn't sound cool enough!! ]
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Oh, that sounds like fun! ... Ah, but what about the food? Did you want to eat before or after we started fishing?
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[ ...Except, actually- ] We can take a sandwich out with us though. Here, come over and pick something. I've made different types!
[ Because if we make a load, we have to hit a sandwich Cilan would be happy with. Just let your imagination be free with what type of sandwiches, as well as some sliced up fruits in a container, vegetables in another, plenty of cookies/biscuits, and some scones with a jar of jam to top it all off.
He definitely didn't make the scones and biscuits or the sauces, but he did the sandwiches and the slicing!! There is more here than for two people because there are more than two stomachs present. ]
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[He's really impressed!! Just look at the way he's sparkling...]
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I had some help, and someone told about these [ picking up a scone; it's even the fruity variety with raisins inside! ], but I wanted there to be enough for us and our pokémon!
[ Which technically there probably isn't with the size of Charizard and Lapras's stomachs, but they'll be nice and eat sparingly!! ]
You've put up with my pancakes for so long too... it's the least I could do! [ And we totally wanted to see Cilan all happy and we got it and boy is it starting to feel like a nice, exciting summer day here. ] I want you to have a good time!
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[So he'll snag a sandwich and... maybe one of those scones real quick for himself. His Pokemon, if they're not already out, will be getting their poke'balls opened so that they can hang out here with Red's Pokemon while they're fishing.]
Shall we make our way out onto the lake now?
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[ Cilan gets a fun salute with that, and Lapras takes that as the signal to finally shift herself to expose her shell for them to climb onto. Seriously, boneheads, she's been waiting for you two to make up your minds -- and yes, she'll definitely take that slice of sandwich offered to her after Red's up on her shell, the boy then turning to offer a hand to Cilan should he need it. ]
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Okay, I'm ready! Let us set out on our grand adventure to unite the people and creatures of land and sea! [Or "back of a Lapras" and "fish living in a lake" but ssshhh just let him have his dramatics here.] Based on what I know about the lake, I think the best spot might be for us to go in... that direction, I believe?
[Points in the indicated direction here--sure, it's been a while since he last fished here, but he's pretty sure that he remembers there being more fish congregating somewhere over there.]
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Lapras hears directions though, and she turns her head to try and catch them but doing so too late, and so humming a noise for Red to repeat the way they want to go (and if Red agrees to it). He does, and then gestures for Cilan to sit down with him. Just mind the bumps and you'll be a-ok, buddy.
But once they're settled, off she begins!! And it's a gentle start that slowly picks up, but never losing its smooth sailing. ]
Have you ever ridden on a lapras before? They're rare to find around Kanto -- I've only seen a wild one once.
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[Village Bridge supposedly have Lapras living there, but... BW anime didn't give us an episode featuring that place at all and we are still incredibly salty about that to this day.]
But I must say, this is quite nice: your Lapras has a calm and relaxing taste to it in regards to the way it moves across the water here!
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It makes me miss the smell of the sea thinking about it. [ And he looks out to the water with that, though not without a quick look over to Cilan- ] Oh, tell her to stop when you like the spot.
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[Because if he had kept talking, they might have ended up surfing right over and away this spot that he thinks they should use for fishing. Good thing he was actually paying attention to his surroundings, for once.]
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We'll have to be careful about what we attract. I've been trying to figure out everything they have here, but the lake's the biggest mystery when it comes to creatures. There's no telling what we'll find!
[ So, they'll definiiiitely have to not underestimate the pull they'll receive if they get a bite. Red's pulling something out of his pocket, sitting his fishing rod on his lap (bless sturdy foldable makes) as he chatters away. ]
I've always wanted to ask Sosyne what she remembers being in the seas with her in the past, but I don't think she'd like me to. [ Ah, let's just hold out our hand and show off the item in it now. ] Oh yeah, I got this new lure to try out from a fishing shop the other day! It's supposed to let out a steady stream of emotion to attract any fish when it's submerged in water.
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[When Cilan opens the container that contains his fishing rod, he does so with a flourish that may or may be accompanied by a sparkling colorful effect to it due to his passion. However, before casting it out, he is going to make sure the line is in proper order as well as allow Red to see the lure: isn't it neat?]
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That lure had Cilan's head on it.
That lure had Cilan's head on it.
And that is absolutely, most definitely worth the giggles that bubble up from Red's throat and quickly burst into actual laughter beginning at the bottom of his stomach. He can't bother with his own rod right now--that's staying right on his lap with his sandwich, because he's going to need one hand on himself and the other keeping him steady on Lapras, and oh, it'll take time for the words to come out, but- ]
I-it has your head on it!
[ Cilan will totally get to know what's so damn hilarious, and that's just going to renew the laughter all over. He can't breathe here! ]
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[He trails off a bit from whatever tangent he was about to be on when he takes proper notice of Red's current state.]
Um... are you alright? [What's so funny?]
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Cilan might want to just...start fishing or something... Red is going to need time to recover. Even when he finally reveals his face again, every part of him is still shaking with chuckles now and then, and he's not even going to attempt to explain any of this to the older boy or even look at him. (He does try once. It just makes him laugh.)
No. Some of us just aren't that strong. ]
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Anyway... now, let's go, my rod! It's fishing time~!
[--with dramatic flair, of course, as the way he casts his line out into the water once it's ready is quite flashy, but also shows evidence of knowing how to cast it just right, hand resting on the reel and watching the line carefully even as he speaks.]
Now then, since the creatures living in this lake are not like Pokemon, we'll first start with a slow and careful flavor that will allow for a proper meeting with this thin line... if we're too hasty, then the connection will break too quickly and that would be an undesirable taste...
[It's best to try to ease the creatures in the lake into acknowledging our presence here rather than rushing into it...]
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Isn't it a good idea to keep your guard up with pokémon too? Unless you know there's nothing but magikarp in there. Goldeens and seakings never give me an easy time when I've caught them on my line. [ The pain in the fins. ]
...Think anyone's ever accidentally fished up Sosyne? [ How many people other than Red think this is actually a funny thought. ]
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[However, he does allow a wry smile momentarily.]
Though, that would make for an interesting taste, wouldn't it? Not to mention that would add a special flair of credence when it comes to one's talent in fishing--it would almost make fishing up a Gyarados look like child's play, perhaps.
[... Not that Cilan is actually intending to try to fish up Sosyne, but he does allow some humor at the thought.]
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[ Which is funny -- but then it hits Red that even that might be too forward for the arehtei, and that isn't so funny. Dumb stupid Sosyne letting herself be lonely in her dumb stupid waters.
It makes his smile softer, if not fonder, having that grumpy arehtei on his mind. Uggghhh. ]
She doesn't want to be alone... she just doesn't want to be the one to reach out. [ He lets out an exaggerated breath, his shoulders heaving with it. ] I think that's it, anyway. She complained about how she used to have a lot more visitors in the past. Then there was no one, and I know she was angry for longer than we can imagine...
[ The drop in his voice doesn't stay, instead turning into a impassioned sincerity. ] But that's why I wish she would try and talk to people, or get caught up in their fishing lines, or anything -- just so she doesn't have to be so lonely now! I know we're not hundreds of people aligned to her, but we're what's here with her. She has to put up with our feelings, so why not get something out of it?
[ He's been eyeing the waters where their lines disappear into, down into the blue, but then looks up into the far distance before leaning out just a little- ]
You hear me, Sosyne? Go have some fun! Let out some steam! Introduce me to your friends and come and meet mine!
[ And then Red sits back with a thump, a small laugh escaping him and an energy tickling at his skin.
Maybe one day it'll come true. ]
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Up until, you know, something unseen yanks hard enough on the line to whip the whole fishing rod into the water if it doesn't just snap.]
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