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1 2 3 set, ready set go

Who: Link (

trouser_chimp)
Where: Sprout Tower
When: Monday evening, after this thread
Summary: Ritsu wants to pay respects. Link wants to help.
Rating: G/PG
Log:

Link waited patiently outside the tower, watching the passing people with light interest. He had told a woman (had it been a woman? He wasn't completely sure. They hadn't even exchanged names, now that he thought about it) that he would meet her here so that they could enter together. The boy was more than happy to bring someone along, and considering that there were wild pokémon rumored to be in the structure—as well as ghosts—he thought it might be best if she didn't go alone. He was used to protecting people, and besides, it would probably be an interesting visit.

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Link had met some odd people on his travels, but he could already tell this woman wouldn't fade from his memory for quite some time. He'd sensed some insecurity when they'd spoken before, but he hadn't known it would be quite so...outspoken. Smiling brightly at the staring people and waving as though to play off Ritsu's behavior as nothing important, he gently grabbed her elbow and made to walk toward the staircase. They might have better luck on the next floor up.

The insecurity would only worse, as Ritsu interpreted the wave and tug as complete and total embarrassment on Link's part. Struggling to fight back tears, he followed faster and closer, deeply ashamed of what he had done to the poor fellow. "I'm so sorry for embarrassing you." He said quickly, in a hushed tone, so as to not disturb the other people. "I would completely understand if you wanted to go alone and save yourself from further humiliation by my foolishness." Despite the plea, Ritsu stuck close like glue, in an attempt to compose himself.

Link hadn't intended to seem embarrassed of his companion—he simply wanted to get her somewhere she would be less upset. Given her previous behavior Link wasn't too surprised at how closely she was keeping to him; however, Ritsu's words did catch him rather off guard.

He stopped dead for a moment, turning to look her in the face. "You're fine," he said emphatically, with a sincere and friendly smile. "Please don't leave."

A soft blush came to his cheeks at that. How kind and patient of this boy! Link must be a saint. Or perhaps a form of Buddha. It was the only explanation of why he would ever tolerate someone like Ritsu. He swallowed hard, pushing back more tears, and nodded slowly."Thank you." He murmured, low, in an attempt to show humility. Then came a little wave of the hand, go along, don't hinder, don't mind me.

Link would have blushed if he could tell what Ritsu was thinking; he was no saint, after all, just someone who had met many people in many different places. However, his thoughts were focused on getting to the staircase and on the next floor, and it didn't take long until they were off the ground level.

Looking around, Link discovered that the upper levels were much the same. Wooden flooring and structures, scattered wild pokémon...but the monks up here seemed more focused, and when one of them saw Link and Ritsu, he walked over with his face in a hard, set line. He seemed to want a battle.

Alas, that's not what Ritsu interpreted the face to mean. In a sudden shriek, he collapsed down, on hands and knees, in a groverling position., "I'm sorry to have invaded your precious tower!" He said quickly, eyes watery. At this point, he had only battled other Pokemon, not people, and didn't even know you were supposed to fight other Trainers and Breeders. He had his forehea pressed down onto the wooden floor, hoping that this would appease the angered and 'offended' monk.

Link stepped in front of his companion instinctively, muttering, "Don't worry." He tried lightly nudging Ritsu to encourage her to stand again, but didn't press the issue. Half-turning to the monk, he grinned a challenge and presented his own lone pokéball. The man nodded and released a Bellsprout.

"Mine will fight," Link offered, more than a little sure that Ritsu wouldn't be in any shape for a pokémon battle, although he hadn't yet guessed her lack of knowledge on trainer battles just yet.

'Fight'? Ever so slowly, he raised his head, blinking away tears to see the Bellsprout. 'Mine will fight'... did that mean Link, and this man... As he began to put the pieces together in his mind, Ritsu sat up and on his knees, calming down. A man to man Pokemon battle? Was this normal? Poor Link, surely he was doing it for Ritsu! How terrible! "Please be careful." He pleaded, worried deeply.

He turned back once again with a reassuring smile, then released the lone pokémon from its place at his belt. The Lapras gave a musical cry, looking at its trainer and his companion before turning to the opposing monk. The man released a Bellsprout, looking pleased but no less determined for the match.

"The water," Link said, hoping it would be as effective on the strange yellow plant as it had been on the creatures in the tall grass outside. His pokémon obliged and the battle began.

Not wanting Ritsu to feel upset or left out, Link turned around for a moment. "Have you battled another trainer?" he asked politely.

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