Rau
POKEMON
Posts: 35
OOC Name:: Keiran
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Post by Rau on Feb 25, 2014 23:31:42 GMT -5
The streets were normally less crowded when the Ludicolo Boogie closed than when it opened, but on weekends the difference was hardly noticeable. Even though the time had since passed two in the morning there were still people to see walking down the sidewalk towards either another destination--be it midnight munchies or another place to dance--or wearily walking home from work as they rubbed their eyes and hoped that somebody would make coffee for them in the morning so they didn't need to wake up before noon tomorrow. Rau was one of the latter.
Once the last stool was put up on the counter and the last glass placed on the drying rack a bit less stained than it was thirty minutes ago, the Braxien had his blue scarf wrapped around his shoulders and was waving a quick farewell to the other unfortunate staffers of the evening. They sleepily waved back before they started toward their cars in the parking lot or to their homes within walking distance. Rau went the opposite way. A downside to being a Pokemon, even an independent one, was the lack of housing.
Cripes, they didn't need much. A nice little one-room garden-shed could house most of them. Bigger ones like Pau might need a garage at least but...anything was better than nothing, which was the mantra Rau repeated to himself about having to live in the slums. At least they had food and a roof and a place out of this wretched snow.
"THIEF!!"
Dear Arceus, people were shouting at this time of night? But thieves were probably something to shout about. Deciding to not play observer today Rau turned around to look across the empty road to where the shouting came from. Maybe it was nothing but a drunken idiot who thought a passer-by took his wallet when he'd really left it in the car or in his pocket. But maybe this whole ordeal was caused by something more important than human stupidity.
Like a little lost Pokemon.
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rayna
POKEMON
Posts: 25
OOC Name:: Justice
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Post by rayna on Feb 26, 2014 0:16:59 GMT -5
Rayna had been starving, she had not found anything to eat for the last few days and was getting desperate. And this clouded her better judgment. She had waited till it had gotten to be late at night, though she was unsure of the exact time. But she was sure that there being less people she would be able to steal something to eat. She rather not steal and knew her former trainer would be saddened but she felt she had no other choice... Rayna then came to a building that seemed to be a bakery. Hmm they would have lots of food out in the open.. Rayna then made her way over building, she first peeked inside first counting how many people where working, and to her luck only two humans seemed to be working. Good, that would make it easier or so she thought. She had not seen a sleeping Growlithe, the shiny Riolu snuck in and started to go for some pie that was on a cooling rack.
She then picked it up and started to leave, though as soon as she made back to the door the Growlithe had woken up and started sounding the alarm by barking loudly. The owner then cried out thief as he started to chase after Rayna. the little Riolu started run as fast as she could but sadly the pie was slowing her down so she had to toss it and when she did it landed right on the store owner's face. Though there was no time to laugh as she had to get away and find a place to hide.. As she ran she ran past Braixen though did not take any real notice of him. " Get back here!!" the store over yelled pie still all over his face. " So you can get me!?? No thanks!" Rayna said as she ran.
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Rau
POKEMON
Posts: 35
OOC Name:: Keiran
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Post by Rau on Feb 26, 2014 0:32:29 GMT -5
Well this wasn't good.
Rau raised a surprised brow as suddenly a small, scraggy little Riolu scrambled out of the bakery with a pie in tow and an angry looking human following in fast pursuit. Even when the pie was thrown backwards into his face--which was rather humorous Rau would admit--the man didn't stop. Oh dear, seemed this one was persistent. As the little shiny darted past him the fox did nothing to stop her, but the moment the baker stepped in front of him his paw had caught the wooden stick in his tail and pulled it out, pointing it right at the man's head in less than a moment.
The psybeam that rippled out in a rainbow of rings wouldn't hurt the human much, but it did it's job right as he stumbled to the side with a confused, dazed expression. He didn't seem to remember what he'd been chasing or why he now had pie all over his face, and after a moment of thought, he shuffled back to his bakery.
Good for them, too bad for him.
As soon as the baker was gone, Rau quickly placed his stick safely into his tail and looked down the street for the Riolu. With a little more speed than her it took just a moment to catch up, reaching to snag either an ear or the fur on her neck to slow her down. "Hey, if you keep running somebody might just think you did something wrong. He's not chasing you anymore, darling," he spoke in a hushed tone, giving whatever he'd grabbed on her a tug before releasing her, hoping she would stop. It was a sad world when a cute, albeit dirty, Pokemon like this one was stealing food to live. Poor thing was fur and bones. "Now calm down, okay? Are you alright? Did he hurt you?"
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rayna
POKEMON
Posts: 25
OOC Name:: Justice
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Post by rayna on Feb 26, 2014 0:57:27 GMT -5
Rayna was not going to look back, as that would slow her down she learned that lesson a long time ago. She just had to make it out of this side of town, and back into the woods then she would be fine. But then something happened she did not expect. Something or someone suddenly grabbed a hold of her ear, she let out a surprised yelp as she came to a stop. Though what it really did was just make her want to attack, as she got ready to use a Thunderpunch on who ever grabbed her. Though stopped again when the stranger said she was no longer being chased. Rayna jumped away when the stranger let go of her ear, she then turned to face whoever it was and blinked when she saw it was a Braixen. Looking around she saw he was right, the baker had stopped chasing her had he done something? Her breathing slowing down Rayna looked back at the Braixen. " Y-yeah I'm ok... And no he did not hurt me... Who are you?" Rayan asked looking at Rau with a untrusting gaze. He may be a fellow pokemon but Rayna learned the hard way as well to always stay on guard.
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Rau
POKEMON
Posts: 35
OOC Name:: Keiran
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Post by Rau on Feb 26, 2014 9:41:57 GMT -5
Rau's gaze softened a little as the Riolu turned to face him, looking more like a frightened kit than a thief. He placed both paws on his fuffy hips for a moment, giving her a once-over, before promptly deciding on something with a nod. "I'm somebody with a roof over my home and food in a mini-fridge and a shower with your name on it. And you are coming with me, dear." Without another word, not even a 'follow me' or another tug on her ear, he continued to walk down the street ahead of them. As he did so he adjusted the button on his scarf to be more clearly visible. Better safe than sorry at time time of the night. If it weren't for said button he might have offered the little thing his scarf, but...it was too valuable right now. He knew that.
"Also, my name is Rau. Before you worry about me taking you to some human, I'll tell you that I'm happily independent. No trainer, nothing. But I'm not stealing my meals or getting chased by angry bakers. At least, not in public," he smirked over his shoulder, then the smile melted into something smaller and kinder, "How long have you been on the streets, honey? You look too adorable to have gone your whole life alone..."
Goodness, Pau was going to smother her, wasn't he?
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rayna
POKEMON
Posts: 25
OOC Name:: Justice
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Post by rayna on Feb 26, 2014 10:23:14 GMT -5
Rayna blinked when the Braixen said he had a roof over his head and food, that just made Rayna tense up little and she started to back up. As in her mind that meant he had a trainer, and the only reason she did not bolt was because he had helped her get away from the baker. Though when he said she was coming with she frowned slightly glaring at him as he started to walk past her. " What do you mean I will be coming with you?" She asked in a untrusting tone. Though as the Braixen went on Rayan could not believe what she was hearing, He had no trainer but lived in a house?? Ok she would bite... Rayna then started to follow Rau nodding when he said his name. "I-I;m Rayna.." she replied though when he asked how long she has been on the streets Rayna rubbed the back of her head. She then touched the bandana around her neck. " I dunno... For a while I guess... I... I used to have a trainer but he died a long time ago.." Rayna said as she followed behind Rau.
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Rau
POKEMON
Posts: 35
OOC Name:: Keiran
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Post by Rau on Feb 26, 2014 11:01:27 GMT -5
"I mean exactly what I mead, now hurry up. It's going to keep getting colder the longer we stay out here...tch," the fox made a irritated sound at the very thought of more snow. Sure the cold didn't bother him much, but they still landed on his fur and got him wet. Ick. Still, at least she was coming along. Rau wasn't exactly a giving individual, but he had seen enough Pokemon starving on the street for one lifetime. Plus Rayna here was a shiny, which could only have made her life more difficult. Of course he could hardly see her pretty coat under all the dirt. Did he still have some of that more expensive shampoo? Maybe? Eh, even if he didn't the less fancy stuff would work just as well to make her clean again.
Used to have a trainer? That wasn't one he'd heard before. Normally Pokemon didn't outlive their 'masters', and if they did they were willed to somebody else or kept around as a family pet. Disgusting practice the lot of it. But here Rayna claimed to be a widow of sorts and left on her own because of it. Honestly, Rau didn't know which was worse: being willed away, or being left with absolutely nothing. Especially with her size and her rarity. She was just asking for trouble.
Pausing for a moment so she could catch up to him, Rau adjusted his scarf with a sigh, "Sorry for your loss, honey, but I'm sure whoever he was he'd rather see you fed and clean than robbing shops. 'sides those pies don't really taste that good. The old shop-keep went on vacation last week and his nephew's got the mitts on now...and he's absolutely awful. Would have been a waste of time, really," once caught up to and scarf secured, he continued forward. The walk wasn't that long to the slums, but dammit it would be cold. Raising his paws to his mouth Rau blew a little heat into them, making a small, portable flame which he held between himself and Rayna.
"There, a little less chilly," he smiled again, "And sorry if I startled you, dear. Just had to get your attention."
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rayna
POKEMON
Posts: 25
OOC Name:: Justice
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Post by rayna on Feb 27, 2014 0:37:17 GMT -5
Snooty much? Was all Rayna could think as she follow Rau. She crossed her arms almost tempted to just leave... But she did owe Rau something so she felt like she had to follow him for now.. When Rau said he was sorry for her loss Rayna said nothing and just looked at him, yeah he was right if her beloved trainer where to see how she was leaving he would be heart broken.. But she had no idea what else to do and just tried to live the best she could... But she was also very lonely.. There where other wild pokemon running around the city but she had never met one she could really trust.. It was every pokemon for him or her self really.. She had met a friendly Eevee once but never saw him after that sadly. At Rau's comment about the pie shop Rayna raised a eye brow, " When living on the streeyts you can't be picky about what you eat..." Rayna said with a sigh. When Rau started to make a small fire between them Rayna grew tense but settled down and nodded when Rau said it was warmer now. Though when he said sorry she looked at him, " Its fine... Though I was close to hitting you with my thunderpunch... Rayan said as she crossed her arms again.
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Rau
POKEMON
Posts: 35
OOC Name:: Keiran
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Post by Rau on Feb 27, 2014 14:41:43 GMT -5
Despite himself, a small snort slipped from Rau at Rayna's bluntness. She had a point, but not one that he personally could agree on. "Sweetie, you can always be picky. If you really wanted you could be breaking into the wealthiest spots in town and munching on caviar all day. But stealing from the wealthy is hard," he smirked again, waving the paw free of their portable heat in the air a few times, almost like he were waving to some invisible well-to-do folks, "Even when some might argue that the wealthiest humans are the biggest thieves of all. Isn't life fair? Cute and friendly pusses like us are cast on the street eating the crumbs from their table. But don't worry, dove, I can feed you better than any awful, stale pie could." Just because it wasn't a perfect world didn't mean they all had to play by the rules of rebellion. Why not play the system instead?
"Heheh, if you do, don't hit the face. I work hard to keep his fur nice and bruise-free," Rau let his flame grow a little more, casting more light on the area around them as they reached a dimmer-lit part of town. Slowly but surely the crowds were thinning and the people still walking the streets were becoming...less desirable, to be polite. The slums were not the best place to live, but the buildings were cheap and the few that had water and electricity weren't in absolutely decrepit condition.
Rounding a corner, the fox seemed more alert than before. And for good reason.
"Darling, we're going into the more dangerous part of town, so stay close to me, okay?" he glanced over his shoulder, then back to Rayna, "And...maybe be ready to punch something if you have to. I can handle most of the riff-raff but backup never hurts."
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rayna
POKEMON
Posts: 25
OOC Name:: Justice
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Post by rayna on Mar 3, 2014 10:52:52 GMT -5
Rayna rolled her eyes as Rau spoke, he had no idea how hard it was to steal... The more rich areas where better guarded so she rather go for the cheaper stuff even of it did not taste very good. Though Rayna just kept her thoughts to herself. Though when he said don't hit his face that just tempted Rayna to punch him in the face.. He hated vain people and pokemon always looking down on people and only cared for their looks.. But Rau so far was being kind in his own way... So she could put up without vain and snooty he was.. She watched Rau and noticed he was starting to become for tense as if he was expecting to run into trouble. Rayna never really came to the slums unless she had to as she heard it was a bad place.. So Rayna nodded when Rau said be ready to hit something, "Ok.. And I will use my aura sight and tell you if I see any dark and evil aura's..." Rayna said as she changed her vision seeing everything in aura now.
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