"𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑒𝓈𝓉𝓈 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓈𝒶𝓂𝑒 𝑔𝓇𝑒𝑒𝓃 𝒸𝑜𝓁𝑜𝓇...𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓎𝑒𝓉.." 💚✨Pokémon Trainer OC✨💚 "𝐼𝓉'𝓈 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓃𝑔𝑒𝒹 𝓈𝑜 𝓂𝓊𝒸𝒽...𝒟𝑒𝓈𝓅𝒾𝓉𝑒 𝒾𝓉 𝒷𝑒𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓂𝑒𝓇𝑒 𝓂𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓈.."

Yuki can't help but giggle to herself whenever she hears Lachie's stomach growl, her own stomach taking that as a cue to growl as well. "Haha...I guess we're all hungry then.." Lifting herself onto her feet as her Cyndaquil climbs up onto her shoulder, Yuki looks towards Lachie. "Well...If-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 3w ago

“Yeah! Yeah. Let's go get you two some breakfast.” Lachie's stomach growls promptly afterward, prompting her face to grow even more red. “...let's, um. Maybe get ourselves something to eat, too. Heheh...” Lachie carefully swings her legs off the bed, and slips her gloves on to pick up Axolotl.

Yuki opens her mouth to respond, initially struggling to find the words. Luckily, she didn't have to for right now since it seemed like their Pokemon wanted some attention! "Oh! We should....make sure our Pokemon get fed." There's a few moments of hesitation before the greenette releases Lachie's-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 3w ago

Lachie looks down at their hands, then at Yuki, then, back to their hands again. Her eyes were glued there, considering she was burning up, too. “...I think I'd like that a lot, Yuki.” Bonk! Seems someone wants some attention. ‘Woo-paaaahhh~...’

"...Maybe we can go? I mean.." Yuki places her hand on top of Lachie's, now glancing away with her face getting redder. "I don't know what it's like now, but... I'd like to show you the tower."

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 3w ago

“...oh.” Lachie looks away for a second, scratching a cheek with her index finger. “That... sounds nice. Especially if your home is anything like Azalea Town. Even if it's more... rustic, or traditional for my tastes.” The brunette smiles, placing a hand on the bed, just shy of Yuki's.

The greenette kept her hold on Lachie's hand as they spoke, nodding towards her. "I... don't always remember them either. Dreams can be pretty strange that way, huh?" There was a small laugh that escaped Yuki, making sure to keep a small smile on her face for Lachie. "...I...think I dreamed of-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The brunette's breath hitches a moment, both from apprehension and the little squeeze. “...I don't usually remember my dreams. Not the good ones, anyway...” It was a rough admission. It felt like she was cursed in that way sometimes, even if she didn't believe in such things. “...you?”

Yuki's face is going to stay red for a while...She takes a moment to just stare at Lachie before responding. "I'm...I'm glad!.. I....do you usually not have good dreams?.." She'd curiously ask, now giving Lachie's hand a little squeeze.

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“...good!” She didn't actually remember... but what she did remember, at least vaguely, was a feeling of reassurance knowing Yukina was nearby. “Definitely a good weird. Probably.” ... “...I think it was the best dream I've had in awhile thanks to you.” ...did she say that last part out loud?

Yuki seemed to properly look towards Lachie...She was dreaming about her? "Do you remember if it was...Uh...Weird in a good or bad way?" Feeling Lachie's hand over her own...It was warm, and felt secure.

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“Like a log.” She would admit, helping Axolotl up onto the bed with a gloved hand before noticing Yuki's, peeling the glove from her right hand to take her up on that offer. It was warm. Soft. Comfortable. “I had this weird dream. But I don't remember it, now... I think you were there, though.”

Yuki seems to look away after a moment in an attempt to hide the slight blush on her cheeks. She brings a hand to her Cyndaquil's head, gently petting her Pokemon. "I...Better than I thought I would!...You?.." The greenette asks, her gaze occasionally drifting towards Lachie. In the back of her-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“Y- yeah, of course. That's the best course of action I think. A plan. One that involves sticking together.” Lachie almost... whines when Yuki goes to sit up. But the greenette was right- they had to get up for the day and figure out what to do with it. So she gets up alongside Yuki, arms 》

It's only once Yuki feels herself being rolled over that she opens her eyes, making eye contact with Lachie as she manages to squeak out a response of her own. "Ah...Good morning!.." ..Yuki gives the brunette a bit of a squeeze without thinking, her face reddening upon realizing. Before much-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 7mo ago

But of course, things can't stay like this forever. Eventually, there's a little noise, an attempt to wake them up in the form of a Pokémon's cry: “Woo-pah~.” Lachie groans, almost like an automatic response, before rolling the both of them over to the opposite side of the bed. “Five more...” 》

These two seemed to really need the rest after everything they've gone through before...A small squeak leaves Yuki's lips as she feels the taller girl giving her a squeeze. ...She's still asleep...It's more comfortable here than the greenette had thought. It was probably the most secure she'd felt-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 7mo ago

《 @timelessjade.bsky.social 》 After what felt like months of rest after the events of the other day, Lachie finally begins to stir from rest. But she'll be darned if it wasn't some of the best rest she's gotten in the last while. ...maybe just a few more minutes? Whatever she was holding onto 》

Yuki reaches up a hand after a brief moment of her being flustered by how close they were...That hand gets placed on Lachie's cheek as she feels their foreheads pressing against each other. "..When you say it like that... It's so easy to believe you.." She admits, her eyes soon closing.-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

She wouldn't admit it (again), but the shorter woman, once again, felt perfect in her arms, which curled protectively around the greenette with a contented sigh. Axolotl manages to nudge the door open, waddling on over to faceplant next to the bed, falling asleep instantly. “It'll be alright.” 》

There's a moment where she's staring at Lachie, before realizing that she was being invited to cuddle! She'd shuffle into position, looking at the other woman's face. This would be their first night in this unfamiliar place..and yet Yuki felt relieved.

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Lachie looks over, hair half-tousled over her face from landing on the bed. She'd move it out of the way with a brush of her thumb before responding with a tired smile. “I'll just have to take your word for it.” She mutters, before letting her arm fall open to the side. Almost like an invitation.

Yuki's clothing would end up looking a bit baggy on her...Maybe they were too big on her? She didn't mind it however, for similar reasons to Lachie! It was just Lachie that would see her. Once she entered the room, the greenette looks up at her, already seated on the bed. Her-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Lachie isn't going to think about anything but that possibility as she removes her grimy expedition attire. The actual leathers were fine. Everything else would need a thorough washing... ...yeah, these didn't fit right. Well, the shirt didn't. It rode up a little more than desired, but that was 》

Yuki accepts the clothes into her hands, looking down at them for a moment before looking back up at Lachie. "Aha...right! Erm... I shouldn't be too long then!" Would it be odd if she was hoping that it would happen? She had meant every word of what she'd said before. For now though, it was time-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

That could happen later. Very soon, actually. But first- Lachie thrusts a set of the clothes given to them by Maizie into her hands. “Get changed, you... Oddish. I'll go to the washroom to give you some privacy.” She still hadn't answered. She might not, until she comes back in those jammies.

Yuki falls silent as she tries to figure out what that reaction meant....The next thing she knows is that she's walking with Lachie to the guest room, making sure to stay close. Was she really going to hold her? She's staring at Lachie as she waits to see what she does next.

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A hopelessly defeated wheeze of air slips out of Lachie, cheeks burning brighter than an angry Chimchar. Though, thankfully, autopilot took over where words failed. She stood up, averting eye contact as she gently tugged Yuki to her feet, and towards the guest room.

Yuki would nod towards Lachie, though pauses as she thinks about her wording. "...If you would like, I wouldn't mind being held while we sleep." Despite her tone, she was also cracking a smile right now.

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

A whole-body shiver runs through her body at the renewed contact, a shy, though genuine smile cracking crooked on her lips. “Uh- thank you... you feel... really good in my arms.” Zekrom help her, she wasn't thinking again... “Let's get to bed.” SHE WAS THINKING EVEN LESS THEN-

"We'll keep that in mind, thank you!.." Soon the two are left alone again...Yuki looks up at Lachie for just a moment, her own heart racing as well. She seemed to take a deep breath before leaning against Lachie's shoulder. "...You give great hugs.." She admits to her.

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“Y- yeah! What she said-” Lachie sputters out, ending the embrace, but keeping Yuki's hand clutched tight in her own. “Th- thanks. I can get the clothes from here, Teddiursa...” The little bear waddles on over to deliver the clothes, resulting in a weak, nervous smile from Lachie. “Thanks...” 》

Yuki was initially caught off guard by the embrace, though very quickly finds herself not only leaning into Lachie's hold, but bringing her own arms around her. "...We don't have to be scared and alone, right?....Not when we're together.." She closes her eyes for a brief moment...It felt-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

There's another defeated sigh, before pulling the greenette into a hesitant, though gentle embrace. “...thank you, too. I'd be scared if you weren't here. Scared and alone...” Maizie seems to be taking her time with the room. Perhaps she knew the two were having a moment. But after a few 》

"I...request that you do the same for me, alright?" Yuki gently squeezes at Lachie's hand, gaze averting once again....She doesn't feel that she could ever tell the brunette to get off the bed. Not when her presence sets her mind at ease like this after all. "..Thank you...for being here."

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

There were many, many moments of deliberation from the brunette. After looking around the room for some sort of escape, or something to change the subject... she sighs, defeatedly. “You're... you're not wrong. Guess that really does leave only one option, huh..?” Lachie looks over, hardly aware 》

Yuki bows towards Maizie one more time as she leaves the room with her Teddiursa, soon looking back towards Lachie. "I mean...This place...This....wherever we woke up...All of it is unfamiliar.." The greenette fell silent as she tried to find the right words...Her gaze is on anything but the-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Lachie wasn't worried about coming off as rude now, she was more worried about the potential implications this could have... she never even shared bunks or tents with others at camp. 🎸 : “O- oh, alright, then... I'll get on cleaning the room out, then! Come on Teddi.” Maizie and Teddiurrsa go 》

Yuki seems to look towards Lachie for just a moment, cracking a small smile when she sees how stiff the other is...It...brought her a strange sense of comfort knowing that she wasn't alone here. "Ah..I...I wouldn't mind if we shared a bed, Lachie! Honest! That way, Maizie can possibly still have-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Oh, right- guess Lachie should do that too. It's a little stiff, eyes darting between Yuki and the floor just to make sure she's doing it right. Maizie giggles, shaking her head. 🎸 : “Really, it's no trouble at all! If you'd like, I could clear out the guest bedroom until tomorrow?” 》

While Lachie and Maizie talk, Yuki had been gazing towards Cyndaquil...Would they ever see home again? This...was home, wasn't it? There was so much that they didn't understand..Her attention is brought back to the conversation when Lachie looks towards her. "The forest wasn't dangerous back when-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

🎸 : “O- oh, no, it's okay, really! I actually enjoyed having visitors! Especially without having to worry about specialty Pokeballs for once...” Maizie pours both girls a cup of tea, hands the steadiest they'd been the whole interaction. 🎸 : “But... are you both really going back out there?” 》

Petilil was at least one Pokemon that Yuki had heard of before... Petilil tea had been popular for quite a while after all! She breathes a sigh of relief....All of this familiarity was nice after the day they've had. "Yeah...I'm sorry if we intruded at all."

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“Exactly.” Lachie mutters, before guiding the two over to the table to join Maizie. It was a lot lower set than she was used to. Maybe this was a Johtonian thing... “Thank you, Maizie. We won't be here long. I think, anyway...” Petilil tea? Well, at least it was something familiar...

Yuki looks up to Lachie once she starts thinking to herself, though is quickly distracted when she hears Teddiursa. It isn't long before her gaze is right back to looking in Lachie's direction, their gazes meeting for an extended period of time. "Yeah...I'd...I'd really like that.." Yuki gently-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Forest Guardian..? That just screamed legendary, maybe even mythical Pokémon. You can't be in the scientific community of the Pokémon world without knowing of certain powerful, individual Pokémon. “A guardian..? Maybe what happened to me was-” Oh! Teddiursa calls out to Maizie from the 》

It was a little hard for Yuki to follow most of Lachie's explanation, but that was just due to her being unfamiliar with things outside of her home. However, once the forest guardian is brought up, Yuki has a sudden realization. Why didn't she think of it earlier? "Celebi..." She'd speak-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“I'm in... a similar boat.” Lachie scratches her cheek, giving Yuki's hand a reassuring squeeze. “I was helping with an expedition back in my home region of Unova. We were trying to recover a pure mineral sample of Terastium, if you know what that is.” Lachie looks over at the hulking TEC Unit 》

Even as Teddiursa runs off to rejoin it's Wielder, Cyndaquil is sure to stay right by Yuki and Lachie! Just in case the two needed it at all. "Ah, right....It's nice to meet you, Maizie!.." There's a brief pause after hearing that last name...Carver...She didn't like the implications by any-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Gosh, this was a lot more... formal? Than Lachie was used to. But she follows suit. It WAS the polite thing to do, no matter where one lived. Once them and their Pokémon have all gotten inside, Teddiursa slides the door shut behind them, before rushing over to the younger girl's side. 》

Yuki finds herself being able to breathe easier once she feels Lachie's hand holding onto her own again. "Tea would be nice..It's been a strange day.." She admits as they begin to follow the girl, removing her own shoes before entering as well! It was only the polite thing to do after all.

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“I second that. Neither of us recognize the area. Well- sort of...” It really wasn't that easy to explain. Not without the risk of sounding mad, or confused. 🎸 : “Uh... no Pokeballs..?” The girl finally looks over the two, properly. Neither of them were local, clearly, but their clothes... 》

Yuki will always believe that Teddiursa is adorable...She remembers meeting quite a few of them before. The greenette glances towards Lachie before following Teddiursa, staying close to Lachie. She wanted to be within hand-holding distance if she could help it. Once they find the Wielder,-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

'Wielder?' The girl was speaking more terms she just didn't understand. Wasn't that something from... history? Wait- she's read about those before... “Y- yeah. Please, little one. Uh... Teddiursa.” ‘Teddi!’ The bear cub waves them over with an arm, still licking at its paws. Adorable... 》

"Cynda! Cyndaquil!" Cyndaquil happily greets the little bear Pokémon, Yuki's eyes lighting up when she sees it! "A Teddiursa!~" She kneels down, examining the Pokémon almost immediately...It seemed like it was very well taken care of! "I can only assume that you have a Wielder...Can you-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Lachie doesn't pay it much mind, calling Axolotl so he doesn't wander off. An 'Apricorn' tree? She'd heard of berry trees, but, seems like that was a question that could wait. “Ax, c'mon bud!” “Woo? Woopah!” ...if she was lucky, maybe the residents would be willing to answer a few questions. 》

Yuki's Cyndaquil is pretty calm all things considered, though it does occasionally look up towards Yuki. "It looks just like it should..." The greenette takes a deep breath as they stand in front of the gates....Though she soon has her attention directed towards the tree in the distance.-

—𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 "𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄" 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃@extantcrystal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“I wouldn't know. I'm not from around here, so-” Oh- well, that was a step in the right direction. She would begin leading the way toward the house, acting as casually as she possibly can. Thankfully, Axolotl doesn't need to try, parading about like it always lived here. 》