#timebranded

[mirroredranger]

((Patches that I made for Black Space White Light.))

[avacynthia]

@timebranded (continued from here)

Cynthia's reply texts fire back within seconds. She's on the ball, as always. She's absolutely blowing up Lucas's phone.

[sms: Cynthia] It's nothing too major, I hope.

[sms: Cynthia] I'm putting together a pitch to present to the Hoenn Contest Board tomorrow. They are looking to open more Contest Halls in Sinnoh, but they want to know what native Pokemon our region has to offer.

[sms: Cynthia] You are familiar with the contest categories, yes? Cool, tough, smart, beauty, and cute? I need some Sinnoh-specific examples for each.

[sms: Cynthia] I would do it myself, but I'm afraid my Pokemon would get upset if I didn't pick them. :)

<She sends a picture of her Milotic over, the Pokemon curled up contentedly in a luxurious bath with a crown of bubbles perched comically atop her head. A queen.>

[luckynatured]

Don't mind Hilbert laughing at Lucas' expense for about the thousandth time.

[floccesyfluff-fest]

Lucas has decided to gamble! He only participated once, so he may as well go all-in. With that in mind, he takes a deep breath as he approaches.

“This isn’t the only reason I decided to become a Trainer, but it was the deciding factor,” he admits. Taking off his right glove and pushing his sleeve back, he holds up his arm so that the scar on it is visible. “A couple of years before I started my journey, I was struck and nearly killed by something that left this behind. Nobody could figure out what could have done it. Trainers travel a lot, so I figured I’d have a better chance of finding out than if I just stayed in a lab, you know?”

“I won’t say if I figured that mystery out.” Because he still wasn’t sure if trusting Gatz with that knowledge was wise. “But it doesn’t answer the second question, anyway. If I could be honest, it’s mostly to spite Cyrus - by being a part of the world he wanted to destroy. It would be hypocritical if I shut myself off from the world after I helped save it, right?”

Scavenger Hunt - Final Day ( GAMBLE ) [ 67 ]

Gatz and Sableye are both judging now, as opposed to just Sableye. Gatz is leaning in, focused intently as he is given a taste of the knowledge he swore to never seek on his own. Sableye felt bad about the scar, but glad Lucas was okay. He wondered if the scar still hurt. But the mention of bettering oneself in spite of someone else only makes them think of a certain Maverick and can't help but chuckle. But oh boy is Lucas right about Cyrus.

"Hahah! That's a beautiful reason to live your best life. Cyrus is a real piece of work, and you are right to rub your persistent existence in his face. I respect the hell out of you just for saying that. I also respect that you'd take this gamble and go all or nothing with it. You sure you don't want to be a Maverick? You'd be a perfect fit!" Sableye in turn scratches a number on the table, a number he thinks is fair. 67.

[heroftruth]

First Lucas was a dead man walking, now Green caused trouble.

[mxstball]

...

Yes, yes. She's not Blue, but...

... don't blame a girl for being nosy. This is about to get juicy.

[unovasrose]

“Anyone catch your eye tonight?” comes Lucas's question like he doesn't already know.

Rosa's face turns pink at the sudden inquiry. It’s the type of thing she gets asked often, what with her father’s high hopes of locking in a lucrative marriage prospect for her, so it shouldn’t phase her that much. However, when it comes from Lucas, with his face looking like that, she absolutely knows it’s a tease. And here she was hoping she’d been subtle enough in her staring...  

 “Actually...” she starts, ever so subtly glancing in the direction of the person she’d been observing for the better part of the last hour. 

The handsome guest certainly LOOKS like a noble—the finery of his garments is one only available to those in the upper echelons of society—but the two of them were not introduced upon arrival as with her many other ‘prospects’ and his face isn’t familiar to her at all. He certainly doesn’t ACT like the rest of the nobles either, with the way he seems so casual (and sometimes looks out of sorts...  or did she imagine that?). Hmmm...

“Do you know who that is? I’ve never seen him before...” 

@timebranded is being nosy :3c

[twilighttheater]

I see (For Red!)

Send me “I see” and I’ll tell you how my character perceives yours

A very perceptive person who I'm happy to call a friend, though my question of how you are seems to forever stand.

The hints you give about your life are concerning ones, you haven't shared all of it but it's a level of existential that I've never personally experienced. Something seems like it's changed about you in this world compared to how you started, and it's far beyond me to start debating on what that means and how.

But the fact you're still standing despite it all speaks volumes to me, you're honestly a very nice, fun, and interesting person to talk to. I'm glad we can get some laughs together while also going off about things we've been through a bit, they're not always easy to talk about but I'm happy to lend an ear where needed.

But all the same I'm mostly just hoping you're doing well, and hope you're having fun harassing my old childhood friend when you run into her. Always up for a quick text for a laugh too.

[silverdeer]

The only one who doesn't have a nickname is Aevus. 'Clock Nerd' doesn't really have a ring to it.

[mirroredranger]

Eye!

Fractures

[vbholidayfestival]

🐮Lucas knows that this game doesn't require strength. Just a good eye and decent throwing aim. It's different from basketball, so there's a good chance he'll fare better, right?

"Hey there, cutie! Why the long face?" It's just cordial small talk, she saw exactly what happened over at Cam's booth... sadly, this is common place. That game is harder than it needs to be, honestly. "Why don't you try MooMoo Milk Knock-off? It's loads more fun than Holiday Hoop-as!"

From across the way, Cam can be seen sticking his tongue out at her. She simply blows a raspberry back. Wow, mature...

"Anyway, here you go!" She hands Lucas three snowflake-patterned balls. "Good luck!"

Lucas manages to knock over all but the bottom row of bottles!

"Not too bad! You can take home either a medium plush or a voucher for a free food item at the concession stands. What would you like?"

[luckynatured]

"Lucas is so lucky he won those smoke bombs..." Someone's still flustered.

[floccesyfluff-fest]

💧 Please tell him it's not too late for Hilbert to get revenge on Lucas ( @timebranded ), it's what he deserves -

Calling @timebranded's Lucas to the dunk tank!

Lucas doesn't get much time to wait! He is unceremoniously dropped into the water, getting soaked! He's offered a towel of his choice of color or pattern.

[heroftruth]

Lucas is a dead man walking

[mxstball]

"Trick or treat!"

The door opened on its own, but it seemed like nothing was there. Was anyone home? Was this some type of trick.

"Happy Halloween, Lucas."

It was coming from behind him, but when he turned around, there was nothing there.

No like, there was NOTHING there. Everything around him was suddenly white. The street he walked on was missing.... There was no sky. There was no floor. When he turned back around, he couldn't even find the door that he knocked on.

Where was he?

"Is this a trick...? Or is this a treat? I wonder...."

The voice came from behind him again. When he turned to look, the origin of the voice wasn't there. And when he turned back around....

The house was back. He was back where he was, right after the door opened. This time, however, his basket was full of all sorts of goodies.

---

"I'll be watching you, Lucas~" A voice called out once more, but the origin of that voice was nowhere to be found.

featuring @pokecheckpoint

[twilighttheater]

sir, how do you feel about your brother in law being a clown? (for red)

"I guess for the sake of the joke I'll avoid correcting," he snickers. "But Hilbert's fine, he and Rosa clearly love eachother."

"Rosa signed up for his clownery, and it has been fun to get a snicker over it with Lucas on occasion."