Week 12.
WEEK 12 For the time being, it would seem that you're back on the routes again. Route 202 is thankfully a simple one - it's straightforward as compared to the winding paths of Eterna Forest, with a clearly marked path surrounded by trees. The usual patches of tall grass are present here, though they can be avoided if you really want to stay clear of them; it's a fair easier walk than most of the routes you've traversed so far, and mercifully it's also a far shorter one. It seems August is being kind to you in that way; there's decidedly less walking required of you, which is likely not all that unwelcome after the frozen hellscape that constituted most of July. As before, the changes to the world are still present, particularly in your own Pokémon, are still occurring but seem to be slowing down a bit as the month continues on; a worrying trend, perhaps, but they haven't stopped altogether. That said, however, there's a change to the route that you may see from time to time - patches of those bright flowers in varying colors will show up along the routes themselves here and there. Perhaps a sign of gratitude from a friend you've helped out... By Tuesday morning you'll find yourself in Sandgem Town. It's very small, similar to Floaroma Town in size, and the town itself smells vividly of the saltwater of the ocean; the main points of interest seem to be the research lab and the beach to the south of town proper, though there are a few locals present as well. Your stay here shouldn't be long; you're actually very close to Lake Verity, and it won't take you long to reach it given how relatively simple and straightforward the routes here are. Thursday morning will see you on Route 201 - it's just as easy a walk as the previous route, if not easier, and if all goes well you should be able to find the lakefront by Friday evening... POKEMON AVAILABLE: WITHIN CITIES / NEAR WATER SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY [OOC: Welcome to week ten of Azume; feel free to make as many top levels as you'd like and tag out to other characters! This post is for all of your interactions this week... at least until the weekend.] |

Forest's Edge
Found yourself in over your head?
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He turns back to look at Kiryu, but only briefly since he's afraid to take his eyes off the Pokemon for long.]
I d-didn't know it was there, I didn't mean to-!
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[Anything that doesn't end in escalation should be good, he figures!]
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She gives another soft growl before turning to lick her tail, smarting from being stepped on. Now, Atsushi realizes what happened.]
I accidentally stepped on its tail, I think...
[HE FEELS...BAD...]
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Did you already apologize? There's nothing to lose by doing such a thing.
[Atsushi would never step on someone on purpose, he's sure of that. If he apologizes, he'll mean it]
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[Atsushi takes a deep breath and holds it for a moment as he reaches into the bag he has hanging across his body, rummaging in one of the pockets until he pulls out a berry. He pushes the bag around himself until it's out of the way so he can kneel back down and set it on the ground a ways in front of him.]
Here. I really didn't mean to disturb you...hopefully I didn't hurt you too bad.
[The Stunky eyes Atsushi warily, but after another moment of licking she turns her attention to the berry. It's been a bit since she's come across any of those growing wild, so she wastes no time stepping close enough to grab it between her paws, backing up again so she can nibble on it.]