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ratwithhands · 23 days

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Character relations/opinions!

Alright before I post any more Battle Addict stuff I should probably explain what a League Council is. Here's a summarized diagram:

A Pokemon League is a region's network of specialized skilled trainers. It is run by the League Council, which includes finance, HR, marketing, PR, and other managing departments which are divided into different branches depending on who they work with.

This is all to say that everything gets messy very quickly when news of the diagnosis spreads through the network. Originally the diagnosis was supposed to be private information for only the Battle and League departments, however certain higher ups felt it was a safety risk and notified gym leaders as well in the event of future collaborations.

The network is mostly divided into people who are positive/neutral about the news, and people who feel negatively about the twins as a result. Coworkers who were already familiar/close with the two tend to be positive, or at least supportive, whereas those who didn't know them got another reason to avoid them. Some people think they should go on leave for "recovery", but some are more forward and want them terminated.

If you're wondering where Cynthia falls in this, she's a foreign top league worker (Sinnoh Champion) who is hosted in Unova. Basically she has dept. employees assigned to help her connect to people around the region and get different services if requested. She's basically watching everything unfold from the sidelines, with every interview about her opinion boiling down to "lol if you're scared of people stronger than you then get good". She does also bring up historic accounts of CM/HCCM though, mostly to clarify that CM is not a new or scary thing. She's not for or against the twins, rather just hoping to use this as an opportunity to teach others.

I didn't end up drawing her because I got tired but Elesa got the news too!! She actually got it before everyone else since the twins decided to go tell her beforehand. The general scene basically had Ingo and Emmet deliberating in the car, Ingo telling Emmet it's not too late to turn around and go home while Emmet was hesitant but adamant that they needed to tell her first. She probably took it the worst out of everyone but that's mostly just cause it caught her off guard that her friends would just randomly drop in to deliver the news. She's still rooting for them though, mostly trying to support the Subway with more collaborative events to make the twins look better after the hit from the media. She also tries to rework Emmet's restraints where possible, usually trying to make them look more cohesive with the rest of an outfit or trying to make them less visible (cause as much as Emmet says it's not a big deal it's still the first thing he looks at in his reflection).

Here's them in alt clothes :7

Man is cuffed under there (T_T)

Can't really think of too much to say so hope you guys like the art and see you later!

#submas #submas au #au #ingo #subway master ingo #ingo pokemon #nobori #emmet #subway master emmet #emmet pokemon #kudari #pokemon shauntal #caitlin pokemon #marshal pokemon #champion cynthia #grimsley #Elesa will use these two to model clothing lines without mentioning Emmet's are technically modified to match his work requirement #“His hands are just cold dw about it”#I wonder if Emmet's version of the clothes would be sold seperately #surely there must be a market for thick clothes with long sleeves and a compression fit #hell Emmet's league restraint is like half leather by volume there's gotta be an audience for that #also for those wondering‚ BFOs are considered auxilliary to the formal league and are considered as extra members for special events #They're generally not included unless an event is being planned or they need the extra marketing bait #Also the General Department handles other tasks!! it's just that most people are assigned/categorized for a specific dept. anyway #so the GD is for people coming in from out of the region or people ranking below gym leaders since they aren't assigned #All this writing is kinda making my head hurt‚ see you guys later

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septiseph · 2 years

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a shadow accompanying him

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inspired by this fic

#pokemon #pokemon shauntal #chandelure #submas #pokemon ingo #pokemon emmet #shi's art #still reposting my art from twitter

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gremlinwithakeyboard · 6 days

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guys I just realised something

They both have short purple bobs and glasses, they're both fiction enthusiasts and they are both friends with ghosts. Coincidence? Probably.

#random thoughts with gremlin #yo kai watch #inaho misora #hailey anne thomas #pokemon #pokemon black and white #elite four shauntal #pokemon shauntal

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rosiespokemontwitterau · 6 months

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Unova League Shenanigans 😁 (feat. A Very Insulted Grimsley Lmao).

#rosies twitter au #pokemon twitter au #twitter au #pokemon #pokemon masters #pokemon masters ex #pokemon caitlin #pokemon shauntal #pokemon marshal #pokemon iris #pokemon alder #pokemon grimsley #hehehehehe #I like bullying Grimsley lmao #tho seriously who replaced him in the league lmao

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redrawnmon-project · 4 months

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A few days ago I finished up Shauntal; not too many changes to her in my eyes, but her shaul (???) always felt weirdly...flat to me?

#pokemon #pokemon shauntal #elite four shauntal

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outfitpolls · 3 months

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Loser's Round Two, Match 47

#pokemon n #pokemon shauntal #Pokemon #pokemon polls #pokemon masters ex #tournament poll

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fuckyeahpokemonyuri · 8 months

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art by Orange Mikan

source: https://twitter.com/orange_mikan0u0/status/1543546342047453184

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lackuraphi · 7 months

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Angel wings au)Chapter 19:Sacrifice

The blade was directed at the brothers.

(⚠️Caution⚠️)

I used a translator

This is the Fan fiction

It’s different from the original

Pokemon doesn’t appear(Except for one)

All Trainers have angel wings

This AU includes discrimination

Hisui is modern in this au

Content Warning:violent, blunt weapons, sharp objects, character gets a mentally unstable, offensive words, character dies

When I was very young, I looked at this world in a formula that had a fixed answer. It was a struggle to somehow overcome the unreasonable situations I was in.

Even if it's a satisfactory situation, or a unsatisfactory situation. I calmed myself down and reassured myself, calling these situations just one of a number of modifications that have produced satisfactory answers or unsatisfactory ones.

But this situation was completely different. The situation gave me neither a satisfactory answer nor a satisfactory answer.

This is… an unexpected variable… No, it was more than a variable… —————————————

This is a huge old stadium in Unova, The stadium is surrounded by Team Plasma's castle, which can be effectively seen as Team Plasma's home ground.

And Ghetsis was arguing with Gambler Grimsley, the novelist Shauntal, the lady Caitlin and her butler Darach, and the next elder angel Marshal, who was trapped in a huge cage.

"Hey you! We are just innocent citizens! So get us out of here right now!" "You're innocent citizens? Don't make me laugh! Oh, if I were you, I wouldn't touch the iron bar." "What? What the..Ahhhhh!!!"

Grimsley fainted because of the electric current flowing through the bars.

"Mr. Grimsley!" "Don't worry. The current in that cage will at least not die. Maybe."

Exactly, Ghetsis was making fun of the hostages.

"Zzzzzz…." "Hey! If you're the purpose of Lady Caitlin's fortune, take everything you want! But if you attack Lady Caitlin and hurt her…!" "Zzzzzz…." "I don't need money from stupid angels. By the way, the lady you serve doesn't seem to care about this situation at all." "What?! Caitlin! Lady Caitlin!" "Zzzz…Darach..Don't wake me up.."

Marshal, one of the hostages, told Ghetsis.

"Black angel Ghetsis! As he says, these are just innocent citizens who lived normally! So release them, and only take me, Marshal, the next elder angel, hostage!" "If I say no?" "My master Elder Alder will punish you!" "Is the elder angel you spoke to, the one who, along with the other guardian angels, is fearlessly fighting our Lord N?"

Ghetsis showed Marshal that Team Plasma's King N was fighting Adaman, Irida and another helper Alder, holding a sword that resembled the angled wings of a black dragon.

"Elder Alder!" "Looks like they're struggling quite a bit, they probably let their guard down because they thought our Lord N was weak." "Elder Alder! And guardian angels! Don't be knocked down by a black angel!"

But unlike N, who appears relaxed against several guardian angels, Adaman and Irida were getting tired. In addition, Alder was floored by the electric current emitted from N's sword.

"Ugh..!" "Elder Alder! Are you all right?!"

But nevertheless Alder rose from the spot.

"Don't worry Marshal. I don't fall apart that easily!..ugh..!" "Elder Alder!" "I said you don't have to worry about me…"

However, Alder collapsed on the spot again, perhaps because of the accumulated damage.

"…and Adaman and Irida. You have to be careful! It looks like electricity is coming from that black angel's sword!" "What?!" "You cowardly black angel…! It's unfair to use electricity!" "It's rather the guardian angels that are cowardly. You have a weapon called Holly Weapon. Isn't it? We've adapted it for you cowardly people."

Then Shauntal asked Ghetsis why he locked them up.

"Excuse me! If your purpose is not the money we have, why have you taken us hostage?" "Because to give the guardian angels the sense of hopelessness that they cannot rescue the hostages, I have instructed Shadow Triad to take the random angels hostage." "No way…!" "It's a coincidence that you, who have a lot of wealth, were taken hostage. Oh, it is also a coincidence that the next elder angel became a hostage." "Ghetsis! I'll say it again! Release them now!" "I said no! And Be quiet! You Hostage!"

Suddenly, the sound of fighting in the sky came loud.

"Emmet! We must stop this useless fight now! If we continue this fight, we will both be exhausted!" "No! Why? I don't want to listen to the worst hypocrite like you! And you attacked me first!" "I had to stop you from attacking your parents as a twin brother!" "Gurrrrghh! Brother! Brother! Brother! Brother! Stop it! STOP IT! I told you! We’re not brothers!!!!" "That's what you said when I didn't remember you, so it's invalid!" "Ahhhh!!! shut up! Shut Up! SHUT UP!!!"

It was the sound of Ingo and Emmett fighting violently. As the brothers fought, they unwittingly reached an old, huge stadium with Team Plasama's castle.

"Oh there's a black angel full of hate and a hypocrite fighting, How interesting! Hahaha! I'm really curious which one of them will win, but personally I hope the Black Angel will blow the hypocrite disastrously. Hoo hoo hoo..!"

As Ghetsis looked elsewhere watching Ingo and Emmet fight, Alder slowly walked towards the large cage.

'Ghetsis looked away.. It's a chance!'

((SLASH-!))

And wielding Holly Weapons in the form of his own sword, the hostages literally 'cut' the cage in which they were trapped.

"Huh?! No way!"

Alder pointed to the entrance to the stadium with Holly Weapon and instructed the angels who had been held hostage to evacuate.

"You have no time to hesitate! Get out of here! This way!" "Elder Alder! As your disciple, I will help you!" "You want to help me? Then Marshal! You evacuate those angels to safety!" "What?! I meant to fight with you…" "Even if you are a brilliant martial artist, he is not your match!" "….Yes Sir. Everyone! Follow me! The exit is over there!"

Ghetsis called the Shadow Triads to hold them back as Marshal carried a stunted Grimsley off the field with the rest of the hostages

"Do you think I'll just let you go?! Shadow Triads! Go get them!"

((Flapping! Flapping! Flapping!))

"Ngh…! It's gotten more troublesome…" "What should we do???"

Meanwhere Ingo and Emmett were fighting each other violently and still had no time to care about the gaze around them.

"You just get out of my sight! Go away! Go away! Go away! Go away! Go away! You disgusting hypocrite!" "If I go away again, you will be sad again!" "Please Shut up!!!" "I don't want to fight you any more!" "Then don't avoid my attacks!" "I SAID NO!" "AHHHHHHH!!"

They fought and fought each other endlessly. On the way, Shadow Triads accidentally got caught up in the brothers' fight, so the brothers somehow managed to save the hostages. (And Alder blacked out out Shadow Triads.)

"……" "Right there!" "Take this!" "….! Guh..!!" "Hey. Your opponents are us!" "You can't look away when you're fighting!"

And N fought and let his guard down so he was attacked by Adaman and Irida, But the brothers couldn't afford to care about that.

…And after a long fight, Ingo and Emmet were completely exhausted. It was hard for them to even pick up their own weapons.

Nevertheless, they put their weapons on each other, but they couldn't hit each other and finally collapsed on the spot.

"Why.. aren't you.. attacking me..?" "And you.. Why aren't you attacking…?" "….." "….."

The brothers breathed heavily without a word, and soon hugged each other and opened their mouths. And tears were flowing in their eyes.

"…because I don't want to fight with you anymore… I'm so tired now… Hypocrite or whatever…" "…me too… Emmet….." "I'm quitting Team Plasma now…" "..That's the right decision… Emmet.." "Ingo… I am so sorry…" "Emmet… I'm really sorry, too…"

Adaman, Irida and N and Alder stopped fighting and watched the moment the brothers reunited.

"I can't believe black angels and guardian angels make up with each other… This… this wasn't in my formula…" "There are many things in this wide world that are not in the formula." "Let's focus on this emotional time for now." "Thank God..! I'm so glad…!"

It was the moment when the long conflict between the brothers finally came to an end.

"Was it that easy to end!?"

But Ghetsis didn't like this moment at all.

"And you're going to quit Team Plasma!?"

Ghesis strode and stole N's sword.

"My sword…! Ghetsis! Give it back to me!" "I'll give it back to you right away! My Lord!"

Then they approached the brothers who were hugging each other and pointed a sword at Emmet.

"Ghetsis..? What are you doing now?" "Watch it clearly. My Lord. This is the end of the traitor."

((SHUNK-!))

Ingo shoved Emmet and was stabbed by Ghetsis

"Oh, the guardian angel, not the traitor, has been stabbed by my sword. Well, this isn't bad either. This is also a punishment worthy of a traitor!" "Oh No.. no, no, no, no! NO!" "I have given you special mercy. Emmet. Look at the dying hypocrite and reflect on yourself!"

Emmet hugged Ingo, who was losing his breath.

"Ingo! INGO!!!" "I… promised.. you…. I will be…. your.. guardian angel….." "Ingo! Please wake up! INGO!!!!!" "…….." "INGO!!!!!!"

Ingo closed his eyes in Emmet's arms With a smile on his face, not his usual blunt face…

With everyone appalled by the situation, N in particular was in big panic.

"I can't believe a guardian angel protects a black angel…"

However, Ghetsis didn't care and forced a panicked N into the castle.

"My Lord. You must return to the castle. Right now." "But Ghetsis..!" "You've been doing too much today. You must rest. right now." "I'm not tired yet. I'm just… I'm just… I just don't understand the situation at all… This wasn't in my formula… The black angel and the angel reconciled.. And the guardian angel protected the black angel…" "You were attacked by a guardian angel, right?" You need to go back to the castle and relax." "It's the king's order! I'm not going back!" "Be quiet! You are not king now! You are just a black angel who is tired of body and mind now! You cannot command me now!" "…." "If you understand me, now go back to the castle. My Lord." "……."

Ghetsis, who was returning to the castle with N, spoke to Emmet, who was crying while hugging Ingo.

"You, a traitor, I will put you in the castle's underground prison later. I want to execute you, but you are a black angel like us before you are a traitor, so I have mercy on you."

Emmet kept crying on the spot.

Even though Adaman and Irida are returning to Hisui with a fallen Ingo. Even Alder trudges out of the castle without a word. Even though the black angels that spread throughout Unova are returning to the castle. Even the Shadow Triads who fainted and woke up are coming back to the castle. Even Ghetsis dragged Emmet to an underground prison. Emmet kept crying.

And Emmet's smile has completely collapsed…

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vulnonapix1234 · 2 years

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Alright. Time to push my "the unovia elite 4 all used to be criminals " agenda.

I honestly think that all of them come from an not so good past and that Alder saved them from one way or another.

Like shauntal.

Miss ghost writer.

She used to commit fraud in any way possible by faking signatures and creating fake personas to get into hiding.

Got extremely rich through it.

She was actually trying to screw Alder out of his money, when he used his fatherly therapy sessions on her. Made her realize her true passion. She donated all her stolen money.

Or Marshall.

Mr fighting master. Loyal to alder with his soul.

He was part of an gang. Street kid that didn't know how to survive otherwise. Was the brawl to any operation and hurted a lot of people. All he felt was anger to the world that put him through all of this.

Then he met Alder, who teached him to see the other things in life. The kindness and love around him. He took him under his wing and Marshall idolized him for that.

Or Caitlin.

Miss sleepy baby.

She was an time bomb ready to explode any moment.

She couldn't control her psychic abilities and has accidentally destroyed things and even hurt others and was practically locked away because of that.

It was an golden cage, bit that didn't change the loneliness and fear of hurting others.

She even tried to control and delete her feelings, so she could be with other people.

Then Alder showed up one day and threatened her like a normal person. Even when she got overwhelmed, he did not get scared and actually stayed by her side and helped her. He was the first person to let her free her emotions.

Now to Grimsley.

Mr bad influence.

The guy who went from being heir to an noble family, to being an agent for the international police and being one of their best officers, to being a crime lord that made team rocket fear his name, to opening up a totally legal casino.

Its a long story and ends with Alder blowing up said casino.

#pokémon black and white #pokemon bw #bw #elite four caitlin #elite four shauntal #elite four Marshall #elite four marshal #elite four grimsley #pokemon grimsley #pokemon marshal #pokemon shauntal #pokemon caitlin #champion alder #pokemon Alder

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agonyaster · 1 year

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How Have You Been, Old Friend?

Vacations are the perfect time to check in with someone you haven’t seen in too long.

finally getting around to posting all of my fics over here, and shauntal and grimsley are up first huhu. i think they’re silly. old man and his weirdgirl

prefer ao3? read here!

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Shauntal rubs at a knot in the back of her neck and blinks spots out of her eyes as she rises from her seat and steps into the aisle. Rising onto her tiptoes, she gropes around in the overhead bin for her bag, only managing to smack around her luggage tag as she tries to grab it. A polite college-aged woman with jangling earrings grabs it for her and Shauntal makes her way down the aisle and off of the plane, still kneading at the knot in her neck with one hand as she makes her way out of the airport.

As soon as she steps out of the automatic sliding doors, Shauntal wishes she could go back in; the heat is unbearable, the humidity making her hair stick to her skin like the slimy film of a Duosion. But exhaustion is only seeping further into her bones and passing out in one of the plastic chairs inside seems a fate worse than death, so she steals her nerves and keeps moving forward.

She’s stopped by a tap on the shoulder, two quick feather-light taps that snap her attention away from the map she’s got pulled up on her phone.

“Heading out dressed like that in this weather? You’re a special kind of tourist, aren’t you?” a lilting voice asks, and despite it all, Shauntal finds herself grinning.

Grimsley’s changed since she last saw him, but not terribly so. His suit has been replaced with a white kimono, the detailings black and gray, but his shoes are the same. His scarf is black, not yellow, but his hands are still in a perpetual state of motion, his thumb rubbing a circle into a golden coin as he gazes down at her.

“It’s so good to see you!” She steps forward and gives him a quick hug, which is returned after a moment of pause. “You really didn’t have to come and pick me up.”

“The world isn’t kind. I figure someone should be.” He smirks. “Besides, I need to prove to Nanu and Acerola that I can be polite.”

“Who’s that?”

“Some new friends of mine; it seems like this old Stoutland can learn some new tricks.” Grimsley weaves a coin through his fingers, rolling it across his knuckles. “Before we go any further, though, I’ve got a question for you.”

“Yeah?”

“I’m going to flip a coin, will it be heads or tails?”

“Considering we’re still under the awning, I’ll go with heads.”

Grimsley just flips the coin with a smile, and as it flips in the air a dark smudge shoots out from nowhere, snatching the coin out of the air before it can even start to fall back down. Murkrow settles onto his trainer’s shoulder, brandishing the coin in its beak proudly as Shauntal laughs.

“Color me impressed,” she says, reaching out and scratching under its chin.

“You might not have guessed correctly, but I suppose your past guesses make up for today’s fault.” He pops open the parasol in his hand and reaches for Shauntal’s suitcase. “You’re staying at the Tide Song Hotel, yes?”

“That’s right.”

“Perfect, it’s not too far from here.”

They step out from under the awning and onto the street, passing display windows full of colorful clothes, flowers, pastries and everything else you could think of. Children skip rope and munch happily on snacks from the nearby stores, some of the more benevolent ones sharing with the Pikipek flitting around their heads.

It doesn’t take long to reach the hotel, a bellboy scooping up Shauntal’s bags as soon as they enter and the receptionist greeting them with an impossibly cheerful smile. Soon enough, Shauntal’s got the keycard to her room and Grimsley’s waving her farewell as he slinks out of the hotel.

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It’s not too late when Shauntal wakes up and drags herself out of the comfortable hotel bed, heading to the bathroom where Drifbllim and Chandelure are twirling around in front of the mirror. They continue to dip and bob through the air as Shauntal brushes her hair and washes her face. Once she finishes up, Shauntal calls her pokémon back into their pokéballs and slips her shoes on, slipping out of the room and taking the elevator down to the hotel lobby.

The sun has just barely started to sink below the horizon line, though the sky is already stained in shades of orange and pink. The locals and tourists alike are basking in the rosy glow, smiling and laughing as they sip on margaritas in the dying light.

A Liepard sidles up to Shauntal and rubs against her legs, meowing at her in a raspy voice. She scratches between its ears and follows closely behind the Liepard as it guides her back to its trainer.

“How’s my clever girl?” Grimsley coos at his Liepard, rubbing under her chin adoringly. “Yes, you did such a good job.”

Shauntal can’t help but snort under her breath, drawing Grimsley’s attention and eliciting a raised brow.

“Something to add?”

“Oh, no. Just nice to see you’re still as soft as ever,” she hums, not attempting to hide her smile.

He rolls his eyes playfully and gestures to the glass resting on the table, a maraschino cherry impaled by a cheerful mini umbrella and the straw the only things left in it.

“Oh please, it takes a lot more than that to get you loose-lipped.”

“I suppose you’re right, but Alola has opened my eyes to the true potential of alcohol— these things are addictive. I don’t know how I was living before. Scotch? Really?” He mimes a gag.

“Maybe I’ll have my eyes opened as well.”

“Yes, yes, but that’s something for later. Right now we need to get some food in you,” Grimsley rises to his feet, beckoning for Shauntal and his Liepard to follow, “because I know that airline gave you nothing that’s actually edible.”

He guides them into a shop with a grinning Slurpuff and a display of powdered pastries greeting them as soon as they enter. The cashier makes polite conversation as Grimsley places their order and receives the pastries. He hands one to Shauntal, keeps one to himself, and tosses the third to Liepard, who snatches it up in two quick bites.

“I got you a sweet malasada, but if you want to try mine, feel free.”

The malasada’s filling oozes out of the sides as Shauntal takes a bite, the crispy dough and sweet flavor mingling in her mouth. It’s absolute heaven, and she’s diving back in for another bite before she’s finished swallowing the first.

Grimsley blows on his malasada gently, scattering the powdered sugar. “I’m not sure how much of your vacation you’ll want to spend with an old coot like me, but there are a few places I want to show you, if that’s alright.”

“While I’m here, you’re going to be my own personal tour guide and narrator, thank you very much,” she huffs between breaths.

“If you’re sure, then it would be my pleasure.”

Shauntal takes a few more bites, licking the last remnants of malasada off of her fingers. “Anywhere we can head tonight? I’d like my first day to be a little more substantial than arriving and sleeping.”

“Well… the megamart’s always better to visit at night. The spirits are more active.” Grimsley passes his malasada over and she bites into it without a second thought. “It’s a bit of a ride, but we should still have some light by the time we get there.”

“Let’s get moving, then.”

Grimsley nods and the two of them pick their way down to Heahea Beach, their feet sinking into the sand as they approach the shoreline. Shauntal finishes off her second malasada as Grimsley pulls something out of his sleeve. After fiddling with it for a moment, the thing spits out a pokéball and Grimsley tosses it to the waves, a Lapras emerging.

He gives a smarmy little half-bow, calling Liepard back into its ball. “Ladies first.”

Shauntal climbs onto Lapras’ shell, the gentle pokémon starting to swim away from the shore as Grimsley joins her. They move at a brisk pace, Lapras humming an aimless melody as it glides through the water.

“Man oh man… has the league found a replacement for me yet?” Grimsley asks, tossing his scarf over a shoulder.

“No ones been officially appointed yet, no. Everyone’s on the lookout, though.”

“Didn’t Lenora just step down from being Nacrene’s gym leader? Maybe you could snatch her up.” Shauntal just snorts in amusement. “Ah, you’re right. She would never go for it.”

Shauntal dangles the tips of her fingers into the water. “Yeah, pretty much. There’s plenty of strong trainers around, though. We’ll figure it out soon enough.”

Light dances off of the surface of the ocean, illuminating Grimsley’s face from below. “Well, you didn’t come here just to talk about work. How’s your book coming along?”

“Really well, actually! We’re planning for publication in October.”

“Make sure you talk to your publisher about pushing international releases, because paying an arm and a leg in shipping is going to make me resent you.” He huffs. “And before you say anything, I refuse to get it as an ebook, those things hurt my eyes, and the audiobook doesn’t come out for months. I can’t wait that long.”

“I’ll be sure to bring it up. If they don’t go for it I’ll be sure to send you a signed copy as an apology.” Shauntal tucks her knees up under her chin, basking in the glow of the setting sun, the sea spray gentle against her face. “Enough about me, though. What have you been up to?”

“Apart from enjoying my retirement? Not much. Made a few new friends here and there, picking my way across the islands. I’ve even got myself a new hobby.”

“Oh?”

He nods. “Mantine surfing. It’s quite fun, actually. Like riding a Sharpedo, just slower and with a lot more flipping.” Shauntal tries to imagine it, Grimsley perched on the back of a Mantine, whirling around in the air. Just the thought makes her smile.

“But other than that, not much going on for me, and I like it that way. Planning to head out to Galar one of these days, so I might head to Kalos on my way back from there.”

“Why Galar?”

“I’ve actually got… family out there.” Grimsley’s voice catches on the word, his shoulders tensing the slightest bit. “A niece and a nephew. My brother’s kids.”

“You have a brother?”

“Had. He passed, a few years ago.”

“Oh. I’m sorry for your loss.”

“Don’t be, it wasn’t even really a loss to me. We were never close; I’d sooner call you family than he. I didn’t even know until a few months ago.”

A brief silence falls between them, in which Grimsley takes a few steadying breaths.

“We were never really allowed to be brothers, not with the family in the state that it was. After things really fell apart, we went our separate ways and never looked back.” He toys with the end of his scarf. “I don’t want that for the kids and I.”

“The fact that you’re reaching out will mean a lot, Grims.”

“I hope so.”

Silence overtakes them once again, and the silhouette of the island in the distance grows larger by the second. Lapras has stopped his humming, dead set on reaching the island as fast as possible.

“With all this talk of region hopping, though…” Shauntal clears her throat as the shoreline grows ever closer. “Do you think you’ll ever come back to Unova?”

“To visit, sure, but not to stay. I don’t think the speed of it all would be good for me, too easy to fall back into old habits.” One of his hands mimes throwing a pair of dice, and Grimsley shakes it out, almost trying to erase the motion from his memory. “I’m happy to take it slow out here in the isles of paradise.”

She cracks an unsteady grin. “You’ll come back for the Christmas party though, won’t you?”

“Oh heavens no! Not with what happened at the gala.” Grimsley massages the bridge of his nose. “Besides, the press will do nothing but harass me about retiring so early, because as far as they’re concerned I’m still twenty-three.”

“I don’t think anyone still thinks that anymore.”

“You’d be surprised.”

Shauntal pauses and looks at Grimsley, really looks for the first time in a long time. Gray hair has started spider-webbing out from his temples, frosty hair mingling with the pitch black. He’s always worn a smirk, both upon his lips and held in his eyes, but it's gone now. He isn’t concerned with staying two steps ahead, toying with every challenger who comes his way. Peace is evident if you look for it within the thin creases around his mouth and eyes.

“Come on, do I really look so bad you’re lost for words?”

“I… no. You just look happy. It’s nice.”

“I suppose I am.”

Lapras comes to a stop at a black sand beach, the sagging structure of an abandoned pokémart visible not too far up it.

Shauntal grins at the sight. “You better have something really great planned for the rest of my tour if this is where you take me on day one.”

Grimsley gives a sly smirk and a half-shrug. “I’m nothing if not extravagant.”

They hop off of Lapras, the sand shifting beneath their feet as they start to march up towards the pokémart and the spirits that lay within.

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