the_very_best: (Default)
Author: the_very_best
Bella and Sherlock sit on the lake beach for much of the rest of the day, chatting about this and that, until it is dinnertime. Bella has not a bit of self-consciousness about taking him up on his dinner invitation.
bitofafiction: Smiling: fond amusement. (!= that was Victorian)
Author: bitofafiction
Sherlock makes dinner.

Sherlock is a very good cook.
the_very_best: (awesome)
Author: the_very_best
Bella is effusive in her compliments, and she lets out Zag to give him small tastes of each dish on top of his daily Pokéchow, and he is likewise enthused.
bitofafiction: Smiling, eyes closed; affectionate or mischievous. (!= quite enough attention)
Author: bitofafiction
It's terribly cute.
the_very_best: (ah-huh)
Author: the_very_best
"Since Irene knows Rest, she could be up and at'em in a minute if she wants a go against Juu or Branch," Bella comments.
bitofafiction: Standing straight. Faint smile. (<= brilliant innocence)
Author: bitofafiction
"True," says Sherlock. "I will consult her after dinner."
the_very_best: (awesome)
Author: the_very_best
Bella grins. And noms.
bitofafiction: Looking down, pensive, unsure or regretful. (Default)
Author: bitofafiction
Irene, when consulted after dinner, affirms that she would love another round.
the_very_best: (Default)
Author: the_very_best
"Got a preference between Branch and Juu?" asks Bella, producing the Pokéballs containing each.
bitofafiction: Smiling, eyes closed; affectionate or mischievous. (!= quite enough attention)
Author: bitofafiction
"We do not," says Sherlock.

"Aiiiiiiiir," says Irene.
the_very_best: (Default)
Author: the_very_best
Juu it is. Juu doesn't require an explanation for what she's doing here. She just wants to fight.
bitofafiction: Looking up. Considering or evasive. (<= I know it sounds absurd)
Author: bitofafiction
Funny thing, so does Irene!
the_very_best: (musing)
Author: the_very_best
It's very close.

Juu's strategy relies on precisely aimed hits, though, and while she's got a helpful lens item, she doesn't get lucky today. She passes out in the end, before landing the punch that would have let her heal.
bitofafiction: Straight on, slight smile. (!= quintessentially Stark)
Author: bitofafiction
Irene coos triumphantly.

And then she begins to glow.

Sherlock grins.
the_very_best: (onward)
Author: the_very_best
Bella returns Juu and applauds.
bitofafiction: Smiling, eyes closed; affectionate or mischievous. (!= quite enough attention)
Author: bitofafiction
When Irene ceases to glow, she is taller and more orange. Also, she has wings.

"Dragonite," she says smugly.

Sherlock hugs her.
the_very_best: (awesome)
Author: the_very_best
"Spiffy," says Bella, beaming. "Congratulations!"
bitofafiction: A grin. Friendly, perhaps teasing. (!= a commendable effort)
Author: bitofafiction
He beams.

"And now to adjust your moveset," he says, petting her, "assuming you don't object."

"Draaaaaaagon," says Irene.
the_very_best: (ponytail)
Author: the_very_best
Ace beams. "Thank you, I really do appreciate it."
bitofafiction: Straight on, slight smile. (!= quintessentially Stark)
Author: bitofafiction
"You are very welcome."

And off they go.
the_very_best: (onward)
Author: the_very_best
Bella tags along to supervise, unless someone objects.
bitofafiction: Standing straight. Faint smile. (<= brilliant innocence)
Author: bitofafiction
Bella is welcome to watch Sherlock consult the tower's Move Machine collection, select the HM for Dive, and administer it to his newly evolved Dragonite.
the_very_best: (processing)
Author: the_very_best
"You want to head for the lake right now or wait till tomorrow?"
bitofafiction: Mostly out of frame. Pensive. Hands. (== a tolerable activity)
Author: bitofafiction
"Your project is a fascinating one but I do not think it is especially urgent. We may as well wait until tomorrow when we are all well rested and have the whole day ahead of us."
the_very_best: (Default)
Author: the_very_best
"Sounds like a plan," says Bella. "I think I'll go raid your library again." Up the stairs she goes.

She is up bright and early the next day.
bitofafiction: A grin. Friendly, perhaps teasing. (!= a commendable effort)
Author: bitofafiction
So is Sherlock!
the_very_best: (awesome)
Author: the_very_best
How convenient!

Off to the middle of the lake, then?
bitofafiction: Looking down, pensive, unsure or regretful. (Default)
Author: bitofafiction
Yes indeed.
the_very_best: (frustrated)
Author: the_very_best
The lake, alas, however deep they dive -

contains no evidence of Uxie.

"Rattata," says Bella.
bitofafiction: Looking up. Considering or evasive. (<= I know it sounds absurd)
Author: bitofafiction
"Quite," says Sherlock. "I'm sorry."
the_very_best: (processing)
Author: the_very_best
"Oh well," sighs Bella. "Thank you so much anyway."
bitofafiction: Mostly out of frame. Pensive. Hands. (== a tolerable activity)
Author: bitofafiction
"You are welcome."
the_very_best: (contemplative)
Author: the_very_best
"I guess I'll go stay with Renée for a while and figure out what to do next. You want to swap numbers? In case you see anything or want a rematch or something," she adds with a smile.
bitofafiction: Straight on, slight smile. (!= quintessentially Stark)
Author: bitofafiction
"I would be delighted."
the_very_best: (inspection)
Author: the_very_best
And they swap numbers, and get out of the lake, and Bella waves goodbye and she's off on Pidgeotback.