#scorchamp

[brumahielo-a]

@scorchamp​ / ( sc. )

“Be careful with the cetoddles— they’re cute and friendly, but they can easily knock you over without realizing it.” He’s most certainly speaking from experience there, too, being the self proclamed babysitter for one too many pods. “Also— they just really like to play and greet people, they’ll run up to just about anyone they see. Just be nice to them and they’ll be nice to you, that’s really it.”

[iruludavare]

‘uh….’scuse me.’ he taps her shoulder a bit sheepishly, looking around him before he says anything else. ‘sorry t’bother you, but….i’m not from ‘round here. think you could tell me where a pokemon center is ??’

     There is a flinch when her shoulder is tapped, no matter how far from aggressive it falls. Breath catching in her throat, the stiffening of shoulders, Serena is all to quick to whirl around. An action that leaves the young woman frozen in expression as the shock empties to instead make way for something heavier. Guilt. She ought to have known it would have been a younger trainer from the approach alone, or the lack of heavy footsteps that hit her ears moments before.

          "S-Sorry, I was lost in thought,"

     The apology spills from her without another thought, force behind the heroine's voice, but still soft-spoken. And with the seconds that pass by, widened eyes relax, and she pushes onto her features a rehearsed smile, although it is not fake in sincerity. It would not be the first time someone roaming Lumiose City has asked her for directions, and it most certainly would not be the last. Even she had been in his shoes, some years ago, with the same question and almost identical wording.

          "We're on Autumnal Avenue. So, the nearest pokemon centre... If you follow Prism Tower to the centre of the city, turn right and walk past Magenta Plaza, you should see it on the corner of, um... Estival Avenue?"

     It would be far easier, she thinks, than sending him back the way he came and saying to walk the boulevard until he stumbles upon the sign. The tower looms over all the city, unable to be missed. And perhaps it was designed that way, to draw people and pokemon alike in to the centre of it all. Hands move, resting upon the straps of her bag, and Serena continues.

          "I could show the way, if you'd like? It's quite close by. If not, any taxi or one the Gogoat Shuttle could take you there."

[shadowxforce]

@scorchamp

Galar is a fascinating region with countless myths and legends spanning thousands of years that enthrall Volo. Having spent the majority of his life, as long as it is, in Sinnoh, the chance to travel to and research the other regions isn't one he takes lightly. Not when there's almost always at least a hint of truth to the stories bound in books, and the tales spoken by the mouths of people who have long since forgotten the finer details that were lost to time. But as disjointed and scattered as the legends have became, he never finds them anything short of wondrous. So, it's no surprise, despite the fact that he has several deliveries to make while he's here, that he has nose in a book, pouring over what information he can find about the 'Darkest Day' he's heard so much about through myths both new and old--having occurred long before he had been born. But ah, wasn't it yet another example of Arceus allowing this world to fall to ruin--of watching it burn, without lending its power to the people it should care for? And, yet, supposedly they had been saved by heroes this region still holds in high regard. Heroes he's rather interested in learning more about.

Still focusing in the book, he makes his way up to a small fence that faces a grand field--one with an elaborate design etched into its soil. The very one pictures on the page that's captured his attention. This is far from the only remnant of the ancient past in Galar, but it's the first one he's come across in person, and it's difficult for him to contain his growing excitement. Which makes it painfully easy for him to not notice Togekiss's gentle nudging as she desperately tries to urge her partner out of the path before he runs into--and too late. Despite his Pokemon's attempts, Volo manages to collide with an unsuspecting stranger. The book slips from his hand, and falls onto the soil with a soft thud. "Oh my, forgive me. I was so wrapped up on my book I failed to notice you. I'm an admirer of legends and ruins, and I can't help but find this place fascinating." He extends his hand as an apology, but there's a glint in his eyes. Perhaps this little mishap had been a purposeful encounter. "But maybe today is my lucky day after all. Are you from Galar? You see I'm from Sinnoh, and would be thrilled to have a guide--one who could point me in the right direction to learn more about the old myths written in this book." He tugs on the hefty bag on his back. "I'm a traveling merchant, so I can offer you whatever wares you desire in exchange."

[scorchamp]

#  SCORCHAMP  .   ind.   priv.   sel.   portrayal   of   TRAINER/CHAMPION VICTOR   of   gamefreak   &   nintendo’s   POKEMON SWORD & SHIELD   .   ft.   a   study   in   CHILDREN FORCED TO BE THE HERO   ,   FOUND FAMILY   ,   THE LONELINESS OF BEING AT THE TOP   ,   TAMING GODS   ,   &   more.   as   CHAMPIONED   by   SILAS   .   (   she/her   ,   22   ,   est.   )

LEAGUE RULES.

mutuals only.   this   is   already   a   mid-to-low   activity   blog   for   me   ,   so   i’m   keeping   it   mutuals   only   for   my   own   comfort.   the   only   people   i   really   follow   are   friends   or   friends   of   friends   ,   with   a   few   exceptions.   if   you   are   not   comfortable   with   the   POKEMON RPC   ,   i   will   not   follow   you   &   you   should   not   follow   me.   i   also   WILL NOT   answer   asks   not   from   a   mutual   ,   as   this   is   a   pretty   low-key   blog   ,   EXCLUDING ANONYMOUS ASKS.   however   ,   if   that   feature   ever   gets   ABUSED   ,   as   the   rpc   in   general   has   a   habit   of   doing   ,   it   will   be   turned   off   indefinitely.

verses.   in   my   main   verse   ,   which   covers   the   events   of   SWORD & SHIELD   through   the   post-game   content   ,   victor   is   NO OLDER THAN SIXTEEN   .   in   my   POST-GAME VERSE   ,   victor   is   EIGHTEEN OR OLDER   .   that   said   ,   ABSOLUTELY NO NSFW/SMUT CONTENT WILL APPEAR ON THIS BLOG   .   i   feel   generally   uncomfortable   writing   that   shit   with   victor   ,   given   that   he’s   a   minor   in   canon.

ships.   just   to   put   it   out   there   ,   I DO NOT SHIP GLORIA/VICTOR.   to   me   ,   they   are   FAMILY   of   some   kind   in   verses   where   they   exist   together.   specifically   with   227HEART   ,   gloria   is   his   sister.   i   really   ,   honestly   do   not   have   the   energy   to   care   about   what   other   people   think   about   it   ,   just   don’t   bring   that   shit   around   me.   that   said   ,   i   am   open   to   plotting   ships   with   victor   of   any   kind   ,   but   in   general   ,   i   write   him   having   a   crush   on   hop.   for   hop   writers   ,   it   absolutely   does   not   have   to   go   anywhere   if   that’s   not   your   thing   ,   i   do   adore   some   unrequited   pining   ,   that’s   just   how   i   write   victor.   in   regards   to   ships   ,   i   WRITE VICTOR AS EXCLUSIVELY GAY   in   regards   to   romance.

ships pt. 2.   i   ,   in   no   uncertain   terms   ,   WILL NOT SHIP VICTOR WITH ANY OF THE GYM LEADERS   ,   LEON   ,   OR ANY OTHER CANON ADULTS   .   keep   that   shit   as   far   away   from   me   as   possible.   having   them   as   important   mentor   or   family   figures   is   perfectly   fine   ,   but   nothing   further.   as   far   as   MAIN VERSE   goes   ,   i   wouldn’t   put   victor   with   anyone   OUTSIDE HIS OWN AGE RANGE   ,   meaning   BEYOND 15-18   is   a   no   go.   in   his   CHAMPIONSHIP VERSE   ,   i   wouldn’t   put   him   with   anyone   BELOW EIGHTEEN   ,   because   as   previously   stated   ,   in   that   verse   ,   victor   is   anywhere   from   18-23   .   having   said   all   that   ,   i’m   always   down   to   plot   dynamics   &   bounce   ideas   around   for   how   they’ll   interact   &   the   like.

graphics.   since   i   absolutely   cannot   be   assed   to   go   hunting   for   playthroughs   &   making   icons   at   the   moment   ,   i   am   ICONLESS   for   now.   that   may   change   in   the   future   ,   but   not   for   right   now.   since   i   am   iconless   ,   i   won’t   really   be   doing   one-liners   ,   as   those   feel   &   look   awkward   to   me   without   an   icon.   i   also   don’t   really   format   my   replies   ,   save   for   the   occasional   word   italicized   for   emphasis   &   bold   dialogue   &   small   text.  i   don’t   really   care   how   my   partners   format   replies   &   whether   or   not   you   guys   use   icons.   i   only   ask   that   you   REFRAIN FROM USING DOUBLE SMALL TEXT & NEON/BRIGHT SHADES OF COLORED TEXT.   trying   to   read   very   small   text   gives   me   a   headache   &   too   much   contrast   in   colors   hurts   my   eyes.   otherwise   ,   go   ham.

blog content.   i   default   to   writing   victor   as   the   champion   ,   but   i’m   always   willing   to   write   things   where   he   isn’t   in   the   case   of   fellow   protagonist   blogs   ,   or   if   you   just   feel   like   shaking   things   up.   i   almost   always   will   mention   victor’s   SCORBUNNY/RABOOT/CINDERACE   in   threads   in   some   way   ,   as   he   has   the   strongest   bond   with   victor   out   of   any   of   his   pokemon.   since   my   MAIN VERSE   covers   a   broad   time   period   ,   i   use   SCORBUNNY’S EVOLUTION LINE   as   a   way   to   imply   some   kind   of   timeline   for   threads.   if   you’d   like   to   know   where   in   the   game’s   timeline   mentioning   a   specific   evolution   puts   any   particular   ask   or   thread   ,   my   usage   is   as   follows   &   heavily   based   on   my   own   playthroughs   :   SCORBUNNY   puts   any   threads/asks/drabbles/etc.   VERY CLOSE   to   the   start   of   victor’s   journey   ,   anywhere   from   the   VERY BEGINNING   through   MOTOSTOKE   .   RABOOT   puts   any   threads/asks/drabbles/etc.   around   the   MID-POINT   of   victor’s   journey   ,   from   MOTOSTOKE   through   CIRCHESTER.   lastly   ,   CINDERACE   puts   any   threads/asks/drabbles/etc.   at   the   FINAL LEG   of   victor’s   journey   ,   covering   SPIKEMUTH   through   the   END OF THE GAME   ,   including   THE DARKEST DAY   &   the   CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET   .

[brumahielo-a]

@scorchamp​ asked : “ did you want to be alone? ”  

questions / accepting.

“What makes you think that?” Blunt and cold, almost blurting out the first thing to come to mind, an instictive reaction to such question. He knows the answer is yes— he’s never really seeked out company when his own presence feels so out of place, wrong even, at times. ( everyone else has something, after all. everyone else has a place to belong, has their own dreams and ambitions and hope still intact and flourising. everyone else has something to look forward to. he is not everyone else. )

Still, he huffs, scarf adjusted around his neck, warm fabric pulled a little closer even when he doesn’t need to fix it.

“It probably doesn’t look like it to you, or anyone else, really— but it’s nice being up here, believe it or not... even with the cold. Besides, people don’t really want to come all the way up here, less so with how dangerous the mountain can be— less of a hassle for me, honestly. Less people to have to remind how bad the weather can get before it’s too late.” He’s always been a loner, anyways, hasn’t he? ( no, not before coming here, before leaving snowpoint, but there is no reason to remember that— )

And then, Grusha allows a sigh to escape, a little shake of his head as he pushes his hands once again into warmer pockets.

“Sorry, getting carried away here... so, are you a challenger? That’s usually what people come all the way up here for.”