knock me out! [andrea]

There were many things that she wasn't expecting upon entering Littleroot. A rather flirtatious woman was on the list of those things. She looked a bit younger than herself, maybe not more than two years. She was also followed by a Numel meaning that she may have already started her journey. Hiro. It was a rather cute name, and she couldn't help but smile a little as the Numel whined to its trainer.

"Babe?"

Castiel placed one hand on her hip while raising her eyebrow in curiosity. Who was this person to call her such a name? With a slight flick of her hair over her shoulder and a fold of her arms, she stared down at her with a slightly stern expression. "I am not a babe. My name is Castiel."

She whipped around causing her hair to fly for a second before opening the incubator. Taking the pokeball, she looked it over before pointing it in the direction of open space. Pressing the button, a light shined before a Munchlax stood staring up at her in awe. It wasn't what she had been expecting but was warrented nonethless.

"I will name you Andi."

Andi stared at her before smiling as if enthralled by the attention his trainer gave him. She allowed the little Munchlax to snack on a few treats that she kept handy.

"The professor is not present at the moment. Therefore if your Numel- if Hiro is hungry.. he can share Andi's snack."

Her soft spot for cute things was rearing its head and she cursed mentally.

To have someone touch her hair, no, to even touch her person was foreign. Castiel could feel her body begin to tense up as she felt the strand move in the slightest. Her eyes widened a small fraction as she glanced away from the feeding Pokemon and in Andrea's direction. Trying her best to erase the shock that had crossed her features, she reached up to take the other's wrist in her hand and push it aside.

"Yes. I was told that Professor Birch was the one to see for a Pokemon. Receiving him was an unexpected surprise."

She looked down at the Munchlax who gave her a wide smile as bits of food covered its face. She resisted the urge to reach down and wipe away like an overly careful mother. Instead, she sighed and focused her attentions on Andrea. The other woman was rather distracting, and a bit touchy. She wasn't used to such contact. Besides her mother holding her hand while she slept or insisting to cling onto her as the two walked through the familiar hallways of their home. Such memories were the only times that she could remember actually enjoying the touch of another person.

"You guessed correctly, I am a trainer. Hoping to have a strong enough team at some point, Andi is a beautiful addition. I wouldn't have pegged you as a coordinator."

Honestly, she would have seen her as a breeder from the thirsty flirtatious vibe that came from her. At least she wasn't overly annoying then this conversation would be even harder.

"A Bagon egg? That is impressive."

She had only heard of such Pokemon in stories that her caretakers would spin for her. A Bagon could grow into a fantastic Pokemon. The scent of wildflowers touched Cas' nose and she found that the distance between the two of them was much more than she had expected. The smell was a tad overpowering but interesting.

This woman simply could not be deterred. Even when she was cold and unwavering, she found a way around it. That grin that she wore caused Castiel's blood to run hotter. There was something in it that just rubbed her the wrong way, but if so then why hadn't she left? Andrea was right in her description. Most coordinators were rather happy people, they were dressed in bright colors and committed to being as cute as their Pokemon. But everything about her screamed pride, it was like looking at a scruffy puppy. A rather flirtatious puppy that was nipping at her heels nonetheless. She hoped to say something to end the conversation and continue on her way until Andrea's comment actually stopped her process of thinking.

Her eyes widened a tad and her Munchlax looked up from his meal to observe his seemingly frozen trainer. Never in her days had she ever met someone so impossibly lewd. Although she knew there was a double meaning to the other woman's speech, she couldn't help swallowing hard and casting a glance at Andi. The Munchlax returned to eating as soon as she moved and she released the breath that she didn't know that she had been holding. Regaining her composure, the defenseless gaze that she held was replaced with one of steel.

"Presumptuous. Very well, do not disappoint me."

Her lips curled into a smirk. She loved a challenge. Taking a step closer to her, her antsy nature seemed to vanish entirely as she closed the distance between them and leaned down.

"Do not take me lightly, Andrea."

She whispered her name with the utmost care, the smirk that she wore unwavering. Stepping back, she snapped and Andi piped up quickly. She didn't expect him to be so well-behaved, but it may have been because she fed him beforehand.

For a moment, she couldn't help but just stare as Andrea walked away. The confidence in her stride, the way that she talked, she wasn't even slightly put off by the coldness in her voice. She wondered if this fascination or curiosity, a better word, would vanish after the battle. This may have been all it was. Another person trying to get under her skin and challenge her only to laugh if she lost. Though something in the back of her mind was giving her the urge to wish that it wasn't true. That maybe, in some odd universe, someone was actually interested in her. The thought caused her almost to sputter and she rolled her eyes. Why would she want some vulgar creature after her? Simply reprehensible. Taking in a breath, she steeled her resolve and gave a curt nod to her Munchlax.

On her way out a scientist handed her a Pokedex explaining the uses to her and she tucked it away into her jacket pocket. Andi ran ahead presuming that outside meant it was time to play. But upon seeing his trainer stop in her tracks a few feet away from the Numel and Andrea, he quickly came in front of her and held his arms out. She smiled a tad appreciatively. Even if he wasn't the brightest pokemon, Andi was more than likely going to be the most loyal one that she had. Folding her arms across her chest and staring condescendingly at her, she nodded.

"Good enough."

Andi's eyes narrowed as he stared at the Numel. He couldn't comprehend on what was happening having just eaten with the other Pokemon a moment ago. But this wasn't for him to understand, rather, this was a test of strength. Her resolve as a trainer.

oblivious - lvl 05 - healthy
tackle - lick - last resort

andrea warren

There was one thing that she hated about her own mind. There were too many thoughts. Too many things picking around making themselves known and present. Through the thundering storm that was her own mind, she could hear Andrea speaking but her voice was distant against her ears. She folded her arms over her chest, staring straight ahead with narrowed eyes and a proud disposition. The information in her head that she had gathered over the years, her intense love for it was beginning to make itself known. Fire-type Pokemon, like Numel, weren't as effecetive against Normal Type pokemon, their attacks being halved and with Munchlax's Thick Fat ability. In the back of her mind, she wondered why she was so serious and wanted victory so badly. But she felt there would be an odd satisfaction that came with beating the other woman.

"Munchlax! Charge head on, and use Tackle!"

Andi didn't waste a moment's breath and charged forward running as quickly as he could on such stubby legs. He winced as the ember flames touched his fur and tried not to slow his pace. The effects of Growl setting in as his defense lowered. She narrowed her eyes and steeled her resolve. She had to have faith in him, coddling him wouldn't do anything for him. Munchlax charged forward and lunged to tackle Numel. He wasn't the quickest Pokemon but what he lost in speed, he made up for in durability. Even seeing the dark patches of burnt fur did not deter her and she stared impassively.

battle-ready - lvl 05 - a little burnt
tackle - lick - last resort
munchlax used tackle!

She did her best to remind herself that this battle wasn't malicious. There wasn't anything that she was risking except her own pride. It was for fun, for gauging battle capabilities. But she couldn't lessen the tension in her body or loosen the feeling in her own mind. It was there, gripping her and taking her further and further into the little mental block that she had so long ago. For a split second, her eyes closed and she took in a deep breath.

"Charge!"

Her Munchlax didn't hesitate as he ran forward braving the high pitched noises covering his ears in the process. She couldn't imagine how he felt. Growl was an ability meant to lessen the opponent's attack, and if he took too many of them - he'd be helpless. This had to end as quickly as possible. At the thought of it, she could feel a slight drop in her stomach. Was that disappointment? Shaking it off, she called out to him.

"Stand your ground! And use Lick!'

As the two Pokemon collided, Munchlax fell backwards having lost his balance. Although his tongue shot out at its opponent to give a rather aggressive lick. She wasn't very proud of the move but it was essential. Lick was a Ghost-type move that could potentially cause another Pokemon to be paralyzed, although the chance of it was rather low, it was still a chance. Her Munchlax tried to shake off the bits of pain, and she frowned at the small charred bits of his fur and how tired he may have been.

Its okay. You're doing fine.

battle-ready - lvl 05 - mildly injured
tackle - lick - last resort
munchlax was hit by tackle!
munchlax was hit by growl! attack decreased.
munchlax used lick!