#cherishedchallenger

[cherishedchallenger]

A Chance Meeting?

@welcometrainers​

It was quite a cold day in Circhester, snow falling on the old and beautiful city in Galar’s Northeast. Madison was visiting the city for a couple days as both a vacation and training session. The rugged, snowy wilderness around the city were perfect for training his pokemon. There were also plenty of trainers around the city who were willing to have some friendly battles. It was a great combination. Besides, he couldn’t help but enjoy the idea of visiting some of the historic sites as well. The hero’s bath in particular sounded fascinating. However, at the moment, the man was quite cold.

“Oof... it’s quite chilly... we should probably get inside, huh?”

Madison asks his loyal Lucario companion, who was following along beside him, as he clutched onto the hem of his thicker jacket. His Pokemon nodded in agreement, and he looked around for a place to warm up. Ah, there we go, he thought. There was a cafe nearby, and the two swiftly made their way in. Now out of the cold, they took a second to sit down at a nearby table, slowly warming from the central heating.

“Let’s see about getting something while we’re here...”

He said, looking out into the restaurant to see if they had a visible menu. Might as well sit down for awhile, he thought.

[lieblxng]

...m-maybe.........

[welcometrainers]

@cherishedchallenger​

“Pardon me young man, did you drop this?”

Not too far behind the trainer was a thin man. Flipping a larger coin with one hand. He’d seen this bit of money fall from the kid’s bag. Rolling a few feet away as it bounced on the ground. Grimsley gave the point another flip and held it firmly between his knuckles.

“It definitely came out of your pocket, but it sure traveled some distance. Like it was trying to get away of something.” He lightly jests.

[gloryshielded]

"Hey Gloria, we should get out rillabooms together! Maybe they could have a jam session!" He says with a smile

“’Ey?”

Gloria turns to look over her shoulder at the unknown voice as it calls out to her... Only to see that the person in question is just as unfamiliar as his voice was. How is it he knew her-

Oh, right. She’s the champion. Was he a fan or something, then? Whatever the case, she mirrors the smile with one of her own, swiveling around to face the other.

“A jam session? Sounds like a right good time! Funky’s a wee bit shy, but I’m sure he’d have some fun with it!”

[lieblxng]

@cherishedchallenger​

"Chairman you deserve love please don't be so sad. = (" - Madison

“Thank you for the concern, Madison. I’m not sad though, but I do appreciate you looking after me!” [ Time to hide his feelings with a smile like he does every weekday! ] “Make sure you do the same for yourself though, alright?”

[welcometrainers]

🌋 - Gordie

Ask Meme | OPEN | Send 🌋 and my muse will blurt out the first thing that comes to mind when they see your muse | @cherishedchallenger

“That trainer is willing to push past his nerves to catch an opportunity. That makes him stronger than most will give him credit for.”

[lieblxng]

@cherishedchallenger​

He blows a kiss to the chairman.

[ What was a kiss to a touch-starved man? a miserable little throws wine glass pile of of a pile of confusion; e-confusion! gamer ]

[ computer processing noises ]

[lieblxng]

@cherishedchallenger​

"Um... hey Leon, if you have a free moment, maybe we could... go camping sometime? There's a nice spot near the Lake of Outrage I think would be great..." He asked, blushing madly

“Yeah, we can!” [ Leon returned the blush with a shining smile that just might make it darker. ] “Luckily, you’ve caught me with free time, later this week that is! How long do you wanna camp? I haven’t gone camping with friends in a while, so I’m definitely looking forward to this.”

[lieblxng]

@cherishedchallenger​

"So, Chairman... I know some things happened, with Eternatus and the wishing stars... but I would very much like to give you a kiss and go to The Captain's Table." It all just kinda spills out.

[ How long had it been since the former chairman unleashed the Darkest Day? It hadn’t mattered either way since it felt like it was just yesterday. Even mentioning it opened the scars that hadn’t been fully healed yet. He felt the bitterness of the memories sink into his core, making him go...numb. His head fell down, shadows covering his face from complete view. ]

[ How could anyone be interested in him, especially after what he had done? Madison couldn’t have forgotten it all–he was there to witness Rose’s grand mistake, everyone was. Softly wrapping his fingers around his tie for some sort of support, he felt the smooth fabric as he rubbed his thumb across the lavish silk; the last reminder of the man that he once was. You don’t know how much he hated this tie–how much he wanted to rip it off and never wear one like it again. He just couldn’t get it...

Who could be actually, genuinely interested...in a monster like him? ]

                                                                       ...

[ In an instant, his expression changed. ]

“How awfully kind of you to offer such a thing, Madison.” [ His smile was saccharine, overly saccharine. His voice was like pure honey to one’s ears. The sweetness dripped over his inner turmoil to hide it - like it was nothing at all. It was the adult equivalent of a teenager shoving their feelings under their bed. Everything was fine. Why wouldn’t it be? ] “I’m going to have to politely decline the kiss...and the offer for dinner. It doesn’t feel right for me to enjoy restaurants these days, especially if they’re...local. I hope you understand.”

[ Rose was afraid. He was afraid of the backlash. He woke up every day dreading the possibilities of being approached and attacked–it had happened before after all. Not that he didn’t believe he should be attacked, he fully believed anyone had the right, but...

...he just didn’t want them to waste their time with him. He wasn’t worth it. ]

[cherishedchallenger]

A Day at the Beach

@glisteningdrxplets​ - Starter!

“Okay everyone! Let’s get the pot set up!”

Madison said happily as he finished setting up the tent. The young scholarly trainer was set up on a somewhat more isolated stretch of beach near Hulbury. Even though he was close to home, he felt it might be fun to go camping with his Pokemon, as they hadn’t done it in awhile. He stood up after putting in the last stake in the ground, turning back to his Pokemon team, all out of their balls and moving about the camp site. Rillaboom and Lucario were setting up the fire and stand, while Drifblim was carrying the cooking pot in it’s four arms over to the fire. As it was set up, Primarina filled the pot with water. They all worked together as an organized team. Watching them, Madison couldn’t help but smile. They had come a long way, he thought, and they were all such an organized team now.

Sitting down on a blanket in the sand next to his blue tent, he sat down his bag and opened it up to look through his supplies. He had plenty of berries, but he couldn’t decide on his main ingredient for the curry he wished to make. He made a ‘hmm’ sound to himself, digging through his bag.

“Hmm... mushroom curry...? Or maybe pasta? Pasta sounds good...”

He was deep in thought at this point. Madison liked to think he was a good cook, and he wanted this to turn out well. Thus, this was a very important point of deliberation.

[welcometrainers]

“ i feel so weak ” - With Gordie

Ask Meme | Ten Minute Power Hour

“Doubt is inevitable. You may find yourself thinking you can’t do it. Thinking you should give up. You may even hear other people tell you chose isn’t right.”

“But never give in to them! You gotta say what you believe out loud! Tell yourself you can do it. Push through the hard times. If you keep your goals in your heart, you’ll never be weak!”

[cherishedchallenger]

OOC: Pokemon Historian?

Thinking about it more, I like the idea of Madison having studied to basically become a historian of the Pokemon world and the history of pokemon - human interaction. I think that sounds like it’d be interesting, and at least sorta unique!

[cherishedchallenger]

OOC: Character Direction

So I’ve been thinking about this a bit, about where exactly I wanna go with Madison and how I wanna make him a bit more than just ‘gym league challenger’.

So I think I’m gonna make it so that Madison is a college graduate and basically wanting to do the challenge before going into his pokemon research. Kind of a practical, applying his academic approach to pokemon battling. My idea for his area of research is either the study of types and the physics of how different type moves work, or perhaps a kind of Pokemon historian and how pokemon and humans have interacted throughout history. What do you guys think? Solid idea? I wanted to really push the idea of him being a ‘scholarly’ Pokemon trainer.

[cherishedchallenger]

@detcrmwit​

“Hrm... it looks kind of stormy, maybe I should head back to the city...”

Madison spoke aloud to himself, standing in one of the open grassy fields out in the Wild Area. He had been doing his regular training with his team, making sure they remained in tip top shape. If he was the champion now, he’d have to make sure they were in fighting form. But it seemed like a storm was quickly rolling in. Looking back to his Lucario companion, his facial expression showed his concern.

“What do you think? Maybe we should pack it in for today, I’d rather you guys not get completely soaked...”

Lucario nodded his head, showing his agreement. Madison nodded in return, figuring it’d be for the best. Reaching down to pick up his bag, he’d sling it over his shoulder. Time to head back, he thought.

[lieblxng]

self-knowledge questionnaire

Leon Fitzroy

SENSITIVITY

You have delicate, sensitive perceptions; you can be deeply moved by appearances – the right light in a room, or good food, or the texture of a piece of clothing. Expressive, intelligent language has a powerful hold on you; your mind works better when it is inspired and provoked by vivid imagery. It can be sad to live in a world which is often so ugly and not properly looked after. But you know that things can be otherwise, and you have the ability to appreciate the world at its best.

EXHIBITIONISM

There’s a strand in your nature which loves making an impression – perhaps with your clothes, or conversation, or in a self-revealing blog or a novel. You like to dramatise yourself, to pose as a unique, perhaps mysterious person, to joke or exaggerate your part in adventures. Though you might more than once have been called a show off, it is actually a generous tendency: you want to please and entertain others. It could be the start of good teaching and leadership.

PLAYFULNESS

You are good at seeing what’s funny, at relaxing and finding the pleasure of the moment. Play is random, whimsical, fantasy-driven behaviour which releases internal tension. Because it is detached from some pressures it allows you to act on weirder, perhaps neglected, parts of yourself. The downside is that it is no help in sticking with things that are not much fun but which need to be addressed. So it is well complemented by its opposite, Stoicism.

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[lieblxng]

Types of People - Flowers

Repost don’t Reblog Bold what applies to your muse.

> Daisy: Wears their heart on their sleeve. Soft voice. Minimalistic clothing. Laying in a field of tall grass. Walking barefoot. Puts other people’s happiness above their own.

> Bellflower: Very consistent friend. Happy face with sad eyes. Careful touches. Hiding a blush. Light giggles. Makes friends easily. Knows how to make you smile.

> Protea: Proud. Big gestures. African heritage. Blushes easily. Tries to look tough but is really just a big softie. Content where they are. Doesn’t love easily, but always deeply.

> Moonflower: Knowing smiles. Doesn’t open up easily. Late night. Tired eyes. Soft skin. Not as innocent as they seem. Loose clothing.

> Bleeding Heart: Hopeless romantic. Still laughs at dirty jokes. Believes they can change the world. Caring looks. Dyed hair. Kisses on the cheek.

> Sunflower: Big smiles. Always looking for the positive. Lots of friends. Warm afternoons. Basking in the sun. Stares off into space a lot. Sitting in comfortable silence.

> Dandelion: Wishing for the impossible. Shooting stars. Light breezes through their hair. White clothing. Whispered secrets. Far off looks. Kind eyes

> Daisy: Wears their heart on their sleeve. Soft voice. Minimalistic clothing. Laying in a field of tall grass. Walking barefoot. Puts other people’s happiness above their own.

> Bellflower: Very consistent friend. Happy face with sad eyes. Careful touches. Hiding a blush. Light giggles. Makes friends easily. Knows how to make you smile.

> Protea: Proud. Big gestures. African heritage. Blushes easily. Tries to look tough but is really just a big softie. Content where they are. Doesn’t love easily, but always deeply.

> Moonflower: Knowing smiles. Doesn’t open up easily. Late night. Tired eyes. Soft skin. Not as innocent as they seem. Loose clothing.

> Bleeding Heart: Hopeless romantic. Still laughs at dirty jokes. Believes they can change the world. Caring looks. Dyed hair. Kisses on the cheek.

> Sunflower: Big smiles. Always looking for the positive. Lots of friends. Warm afternoons. Basking in the sun. Stares off into space a lot. Sitting in comfortable silence.

> Dandelion: Wishing for the impossible. Shooting stars. Light breezes through their hair. White clothing. Whispered secrets. Far off looks. Kind eyes

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