SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER TEST DRIVE MEME

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[charcoalfeather]

[You know what's a good way to break the silence of the dark forest? The sounds of movement in the underbrush. Whatever it is, it's coming this way, straight towards Deku and his fire setup.

But surely there's nothing to worry about in the Viridian forest, there's only bug types, and sometimes the occasional pikachu that'll shock you if you get to close, but there's nothing more serious then that... is what you would think. As something much larger then a Caterpie steps out of the bushes, and it stares down at Deku with all three of its bird heads.

It's a Dodrio, and.... there's someone riding on its back. A girl, not too far from his age.]

...O-oh! Uh, hello there! [a little wave] I saw your light.

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[nolongeruseless]

[It's a testament to how single mindedly focused Izuku can get on his muttering and thinking that he doesn't react at all to the Dodrio approaching until the girl speaks. When he hears the voice, he startles and looks up at her.] A-ah! Hello!

[And when his Skitty gets his attention to it, he quickly puts his lantern back upright and safely away from his fire.] Ah, that was dangerous...

[charcoalfeather]

Oh! [Well that's good. Less surprise means less problems in Rakka's book!

Slowly, she starts to dismount from her steed, it's a bit harder then it looks because she's short but thankfully this doesn't end with her falling on her butt.]

Hello... [She bends down to inspect that Skitty then look back at Deku.] you seem to be doing pretty well right now.

[nolongeruseless]

[He chuckles awkwardly at her compliment, awkwardly rubbing the back of his head as he closes his notebook.] Do I? I'm still catching up to everything.

[charcoalfeather]

W-well, I know how hard it is to camp in the forest sometimes. [Been there, done that. Thankfully she had friends with her.]

My name's Rakka. [Another smile, her Dodrio chirping helpfully behind her.] I'm just making my way through here to Vermilion City.

[nolongeruseless]

[Ooh, she means the camping!] Ah... Yeah, it's my first time, so I guess I did pretty well.

[Oh... Oh, right to first names? Well, he might as well. Calm down Deku, you've talked to girls before, it's no big deal, just a first name basis, just smile your nervous smile and keep going...] I-I'm Izuku. I'm heading to Pewter City. [Nailed it.]

[charcoalfeather]

[It's just a girl!! what are you even worried about, Deku. She's probably not going to bite your head off or anything...] Izuku? Nice to meet you!

[yes!! Camping is very important! She moves to near the small fire, holding her hands out to gather some warmth.]

Pewter City- Oh! Does that mean you're going to battle the gym there?

[nolongeruseless]

[He doesn't have a lot of experience talking to girls ok, let him get used to it a bit.] Nice to meet you too.

[He nods at the question.] I will. Once I have a pokemon or two better suited for it, or I can order a TM to help my Pokemon out.

[charcoalfeather]

[She didn't have a lot of experience talking to anyone, once upon a time.]

That's really smart. Good luck with that! [She's gonna root for you, person she barely knows.

...She looks around, pausing.]

So, uh, why are you out here?

[nolongeruseless]

Ah, thank you. [And then a blink in confusion. He... he thought they had established that.] To... To camp for the night?

[charcoalfeather]

[Ah... Oh, wait. Yeah.]

I'm sorry. I-I mean, have you made it to Pewter City yet?

[nolongeruseless]

O-oh! [That makes sense. Much more sense than how he first heard it.] No, I haven't. It'll be my first time there.