March - April Test Drive

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[scalpelofmarmora]

Hmm... that is not far where I am from now. I can be there shortly. Yes, they do. [And then to Foudre] You need to get back in your pack.

[She was excited, okay?! But she did eventually dive back into her travel bag on his back.

True to what he said, it did not take him long to get there. Even with the change to being human, he was still pretty fast and had good stamina so he could keep running for a while. So, it was fairly shortly that he was arriving in Cianwood City and heading to what seemed to be the spot where he had seen the other.

Luckily it didn't seem to be too hard to find him]

Greetings.

[And when they stopped running, Foudre popped out of her bag again, having be sitting up just enough to have her head out so she could watch]

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[titanbabysitter]

[Levi had been leaning against a tree as he was watching Togepi explore a small patch of grassy area. He straightened when he saw the other approach.]

Greetings. Perhaps, I should introduce myself. I'm Captain Levi Ackerman of the Survey Corps. However, for here I believe Levi will be fine.

[He gave a formal salute as he introduced himself, more out of habit then anything. He was going to have to learn to act more like a citizen here then a soldier. That was going to be a challenge.

Upon seeing Ulaz arrive, Togepi hurried over as best it could to greet him. It was eagerly looking for their frien they knew was with him.]

[scalpelofmarmora]

Greetings, Levi. I am Ulaz.

[He didn't salute, just gave a nod of greeting.

Even with his physical changes from being Galra to human, he was still a very tall man. Of course, he was used to most non-Galra being shorter than him so it didn't even phase him.

Foudre was ready to meet new friend. As soon as she saw Togepi, she extracted herself the rest of the way for her pack - using Ulaz's shoulder for leverage - and then jumped down... helped by the fact Ulaz was starting to crouch for her, knowing she wanted to do it herself.

Then she trotted over. Hello, baby pokemon. She'd be nice]

[titanbabysitter]

[Levi wasn't expecting the other to salute in return. It had been more of a formality and habbit for himself.]

It's pleasure to meet you in person, Ulaz.

[He kept a side eye glance on Togepi as it trilled a greeting. It didn't appear shy at all in runnning up to Foudre. That was something Levi was going to have to becareful with. It seemed to see everyone as it's friend.]

Are all Pokemon this sociable?

[scalpelofmarmora]

[Ulaz was also keeping an eye on them. Even though he had not had Foudre long, he had learned of her kind's tendency to want to chase things for as long as possible (poor caterpies...) and also that if something stood up to them, they'd likely retreat. He, of course, wanted to make sure that she was not behaving in such a manner to another's partner, especially when all it clearly wanted was to be friends.

So he was pleased to see that Foudre had no such intentions and went up to Togepi happily and gave it a little nuzzle]

It seems to depend on the individual and perhaps on the kind as a whole. I have noticed that generally they are sociable. Foudre seems to be less sociable with wild Pokemon, but is better with ones that have a trainer.

[Maybe because chasing around wild pokemon was free game since only her partner could object to that]

[titanbabysitter]

Since the Pokemon are wild it makes sense. They're more confrontational and probably stronger in some cases. Unless the Pokemon is trained then it will be treated differently. I think too it depends if the Pokemon is young verses being older.

[Levi commented as he continued to observe the two Pokemon playing. It looked as if Foudre was going to treat Togepi gently sensing it being a baby. Nor was Togepi being too rough or toddling off where it shouldn't.]

[scalpelofmarmora]

Yes, all of those could taken into consideration. Older, stronger pokemon are apparently less likely to listen to newer trainers if you manage to obtain one above your current skill level, if I understand correctly.

[Good, and if Togepi did attempt to go exploring, Foudre would quickly herd it back. No getting away from trainer when you are small and slow! Otherwise, she'd - carefully - play with the Togepi]

[titanbabysitter]

I suppose I need to figure out how to train this one. I think it's way too young to even think about basic training that a regular Pokemon would need? I keep hearing about these Gyms and badges you're supposed to collect.

[Levi gave an agravated sigh. This life style really was't his. Yet, as he watched the two Pokemon interact he could see why people enjoyed it. Foudre seemed to be pretty protective of Togepi and was very careful with her and even herded the Pokemon back when it tried to explore.]

I'm really the worst caretaker there is. And I was given something that can't even fight.

[scalpelofmarmora]

It is possible that this how it always behaves. There are likely others with more success with training them.

[He nodded] You are able to grow the collection of creatures that travel with you so while your partner might not currently be a good fighter, there are others.

[Ulaz was pleased to see that Foudre was being gentle with the other pokemon and stopping it from potentially wandering off by getting between Togepi and where it was trying to go, guiding it back in their direction]

It is a learning experience then, I suppose.

[titanbabysitter]

I take it you aren't taking the basic path of a trainer? Most seemed pretty set on training their Pokemon. I get the idea you don't really want to do that.

[scalpelofmarmora]

That is not my intention, no. I believe they would call a breeder. They raise pokemon rather than earning a living by having them fight. Of course, there is still some of that, especially since she wants to.

[He glanced over at Foudre still trying to herd an egg shaped pokemon]

[titanbabysitter]

So essentially I'm learning there are various paths one can take. I guess in time I'll figure this out. Why don't you wish to train then so they can fight?

[scalpelofmarmora]

I have seen a lot of fighting in my world. If they wish to battle, then I will train them to do so, but if they would prefer not to, then that is their decision.