"it's important to be respectful to everyone. Even those that could
potentially be your opponents." Shion stated smoothly, trying to
keep down the embarrassment. Old habits die hard, or so they say.
"So yes. I am participating in the tournament."
"Excuse me if I came off as rude. However, might I ask if you'd
maybe give me a peek of what you're bringing to the table pokemon
wise?" He asked, trying to derive whatever benefits he could out of
this conversation
"Well of course each of us has our partners. Me my Arcanone and Red
his Charizard. But don't think just because you know our Pokemon
you can predict us."
"I surely didnt think it'd make you predictable. After all, you two
are battle legends. While a part of that was strategic,yes, the
other part was merely wanting to lay eyes on pokemon I dont quite
see often. I'll return the favor-" He said, tossing up a pokeball.
His Zebstrika was what appeared from it
Shion snorted before quickly slapping a hand over the traitorous
mouth. "Sorry." Shion apologized. "It's just that you two look so
similar." Shion was of course referencing the lightning bolt
pattern in Desmond's hair and Zebstrika's mane
Blue looked at Red, who nodded "Alright then. Arcanine!" The large
fire dog came bursting out, with a bark that seemed to shatter your
eardrums. Red let out a Charizard that seemed as quiet as he was.
"Everyone has a partner after all. Short and simple, this
tournament's unpredictable. I dont know who has what, does what, or
means what. Anyone can take that prize home, best of luck to us
all." He said turning to Shion. "So, where's your partner?"
Shion took a moment to consider the question. There wasn't a
specific party that Shion would call partner, the whole team filled
in that role. However, Shion had to choose one and the decision was
and easy one. Mu came popping out of his Pokeball, tumbling into
the floor ungracefully. The Whimsicott bounced back to his feet,
regarding the Pokemon around him.
"A whimsicott huh...I've actually seen a couple of those little
guys back in Unova. They're a way different style of fight than I'm
used to...I've gotta say this tournament sure has variety." He said
recalling Zebstrika. "In Fact, I've got a couple other Univan
pokemon of my own."
Chuckling, Shion nodded. "Dispite him being my partner, Mu is the
odd one out in my party. I'll leave you to figure out what that
means." Shion advised, reaching for the fluffy Pokemon. "That's a
fine Arcanine there." Shion told Blue admiring the large fire dog.
"My friend is a dog Pokemon fanatic and I've learned enough from
him to see that your Arcanine is well cared after."
"Oh, really? I hate to interrupt again, I truly do. However upon
that note-" He said as he tossed up yet another pokeball, Stoutland
emerging from it. "I figured since you brought that up..."
"now that's a Pokemon." Shion said appreciatively, stepping closer
to see. "The coat looks clean and fluffy while the eyes are bright.
I'm glad to know that my opponents are taking good care of their
Pokemon."
"While I am competitive, I agree. Knowing that the people and
pokemon here are all well in health and spirit is comforting. I'm
sure you gave Stoutland here an ego boost after that." He said with
a chuckle
Desmond chuckled. "As I said, this is all unpredictable. It comes
down to all kinds of factors really. If any of us 3 do clash, I
wish the best of luck to us all."