Green Thumb (Elayne)

[Lady Leaf]

[scrolly:h(230),w(390),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:10px;margin-left:10px;)] Only a few hours before sun down and Lance Rossi had finished moving his belongings into his room. It hadn’t been much. A few books he had collected in the past few years, clothes, a computer and paper work. Most of his work related things had staid in his temporary office back in the west and most of what he brought was just the things that made him feel comfortable. Though he couldn’t help but bring a few things with him from work… but who was going to keep track of that anyway? What had surprised Lance was how much his room looked the same as before the fire. He wasn’t sure if it had been undamaged by the fire or if Felis had it repainted and furnished to match the way it was before. Though Lance did guess the second of the two. There were many things missing from the room other than furniture and painting job. Now Lance had made his way back down stairs, through the hall and towards the back gardens. He had been lucky enough not to have run into anyone along the way. His hope was to make it outside and explore a bit. Without his father around it meant he was free to see the garden without having to worry if he had studied enough. In fact, he was thinking of seeing if he could try planting and growing some of his own plants. He had always been so jealous of Felis and his other siblings for that while he himself never had time to properly take care of his own. (Hence why he chopped up Felis’s rose bush once) Now he could make his own time. But what would he plant? Perhaps something easy first. He was slowly making his way around the garden grounds, dressed in his evening attire which consisted of a dark blue, silk suit, black buttoned up boots, a white collar, and white arm cuffs, along with a single white rose in his left pocket. His hair was finally tied up neatly with a dark blue ribbon that matched his clothes and once again Lance felt like himself. As he walked he actually let out one of his pokemon. A Deitini he was actually rather proud of. He had gotten it when an egg of his hatched at the daycare after learning about Hybrids from an odd dark haired man. The small pokemon hadn’t staid by his side for long though. With her surge of never ending energy she ended up up running ahead of Lance before she an object that was neither plant or pokemon. It looked like a girl! Without even thinking that she couldn’t, she quickly ran up to the girl expecting pets and praise. Lance on the other hand had just been turning the corner when his own gaze found it’s self laying on the same girl. He had been hoping to avoid people for the rest of the day but this was a good enough opportunity to make himself better acquainted with someone Felis seemed to respect a lot.[/scrolly] [bg=black]

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/elayneLposttable-1.png][atrb=width, 430][atrb=height, 300][atrb=style,border:0 chocolate none,b,Table][scrolly:h(225),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:120px;margin-left:8px;margin-top:43px;)]Elayne had been sitting and drawing a few of the flowers in the garden, something that she hadn't been able to do ... or rather, hadn't felt like doing for some time. Elly was sleeping beside the flower, relaxed for once, something that was rather rare for the overprotective Espeon. Elayne was taken advantage of this and was drawing the sleeping Espeon in the patch of flowers and was almost done with the drawing when an excited hybrid came racing around the corner, nearly making the sketchbook fall from her lap in the process. Laughing softly, she finished up the drawing, thinking she could add in the minor details later, closed the book and set it aside before reaching out to pet the hybrid,"Well hello there~, aren't you a pretty girl."Elayne replied in a quiet, gentle voice, smiling kindly at the Deitini, oblivious that anyone else was around. Elly blinked sleepily at the sound of the Deitini approaching and lifted her head to see what the commotion was about. Seeing the hybrid, the Espeon stared for a moment before laying it back down and closing her eyes again. There was no danger right now, why worry over something needlessly.[/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[scrolly:h(230),w(390),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:10px;margin-left:10px;)] The little hybrid instantly soaked in the attention she was getting from Elayne, pushing her head into Elayne’s hand as if it would insure that she kept petting her. She had just stuck out her tongue to lick Elayne when Lance finally came into view. A soft smile slipped onto his lips and he took a few long strides over to Elayne before stopping a few feet away. “I apologize if she interrupted you at all.” he commented softly, trying his best not to startle Elayne or her sleeping pokemon. If anything his hybrid’s high energy had come in handy. He couldn’t have thought of a better way to start up a conversation with the woman. She had been shy every time he had seen her and this was the first time he had caught her alone. If he could make friends with her, or at least get close enough to gain some trust from her, then perhaps it would also ease Felis’s mind. It was worth a try.[/scrolly] [bg=black]

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/elayneLposttable-1.png][atrb=width, 430][atrb=height, 300][atrb=style,border:0 chocolate none,b,Table][scrolly:h(225),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:120px;margin-left:8px;margin-top:43px;)]Elayne continued to pet the hybrid, laughing softly when she was licked,"Well aren't you just a little sweetie~."she cooed, scratching the hybrid behind her ear before she heard Lance speak. Not expecting anyone else to be out here, Elayne jumped despite how quiet the man's voice had been ... how long had he been standing there ... he hadn't been there long right ... ? Smiling shyly, Elayne looked at Lance and shook her head,"No ... I was just finished actually,"she replied quietly,"She's a Deino and Dratini hybrid right? I have a Dragonair, but I haven't really seen a Deino up close before ... , she sure is pretty though,"Elayne mused as she returned her attention to the hybrid, trying to calm her rapidly beating heart. Elly felt Elayne's momentary panic and looked up before spotting Lance. Now awake, Elly watched Lance like a hawk ... she still didn't trust him around Elayne and wasn't about to take the chance that he would hurt her.[/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[scrolly:h(230),w(390),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:10px;margin-left:10px;)] “Diiii” The small hybrid chimed as Elayne scratched behind her ear. She was defiantly enjoying the attention of this human. Lance rarely gave such attention. All he ever wanted to do was go for walks or train. She enjoyed both but getting petted was really nice too. “Ah, good, then no harm done.” He claimed before looking down at the Deitini, “Yes she is. I have her father with me. He is a Zweilous. An acquaintance of mine had introduced me to the world of breeding and she was the result. She seems to have the energy of a Deino and the gental nature of a Dratini.” It was actually kind of nice as he remembered it took a lot of training to control the amount of biting his Zweilous use to do as a Deino. “If I remember correctly, you are interested in breeding as well?” He was far from a breeder or ever becoming one but he figured this was a subject she would enjoy, thus helping him get a bit closer to her. He hadn’t even noticed the Espeon glaring at him.[/scrolly] [bg=black]

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/elayneLposttable-1.png][atrb=width, 430][atrb=height, 300][atrb=style,border:0 chocolate none,b,Table][scrolly:h(225),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:120px;margin-left:8px;margin-top:43px;)]Elayne smiled as the hybrid leaned into her hand and for a moment she forgot Lance was there entirely until he said something about the hybrid being gentle and something about a Zweilous that bit a lot. It wasn't until she was asked about being interested in breeding that Elayne tore her attention from the hybrid and looked at Lance, though she still continued to pet the hybrid."Yes actually, I want to become a breeder and have already bred Elly and a pair of Growlithe I caught. I also recently got some eggs and can't wait to see what will hatch from them, but I haven't actually bred any hybrids myself. I think a Shinxvee would be adorable though, and perhaps when my Riolu evolves I'll be able to breed her as well. What made you interested in breeding a hybrid in the first place?" Elayne asked with genuine interest, forgetting her fear of Lance for the time being over her curiosity. Elly continued to watch Lance like a hawk, though she was rather amused at the minor rant Elayne went on when the subject of breeding came up. Not to say that the Espeon wasn't pleased to see Elayne lighten up, but it was rather amusing nevertheless. Although ... there was something about Lance that made Elly uneasy to say the least, but for the life of her the Espeon couldn't put her paw on it.[/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[scrolly:h(230),w(390),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:10px;margin-left:10px;)] Lance was a little shocked by her sudden outburst of many words all at once. Though he soon realized he had a rather shocked expression plastered on his face and replaced it with a soft smile. She talked a little too much, but at least it wasn’t annoying like that Kali girl. He also hoped that meant he would be able to meet his goals with her and gain a bit of trust with her as well. He had made the right choice by picking the subject of breeding. He was rather glad he had allowed the Hybrid out of her pokeball. “I had a friendly pokemon battle with the acquaintance of mine and he had Hybrid with him” Lance explained as his smile widened a bit, “I’d never seen one before and was interested in learning more so he offered to teach me a bit about them. In the end we had allowed our two pokemon to breed and I received two eggs to care for. Though I have to admit, the daycare woman helped me care for them a lot. I still have much to learn.” That had all been the truth and it was a good thing the daycare woman had helped him. He was certain his egg caring would be like his planting. Something always went wrong. He was better with the books and paper work. “When do you expect your eggs to hatch?” He then asked, deciding it would be best to take the subject off himself and onto her. He was certain the more he could get her to talk about herself the more comfortable she would become. [/scrolly] [bg=black]

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/elayneLposttable-1.png][atrb=width, 430][atrb=height, 300][atrb=style,border:0 chocolate none,b,Table][scrolly:h(225),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:120px;margin-left:8px;margin-top:43px;)]Elayne listened intently when Lance explained how he had gotten his hybrid and looked thoughtful when asked when her own hybrid eggs would hatch. "Well ... I got them a little while ago so really any day now. I can't wait to see what they are! Honestly, breeding fascinates me, and evolution in general is amazing, especially the Eevee line. I think that's why I have so many of them, not to mention an Eevee was my first Pokemon so there's that too. What was your first Pokemon?" Elayne asked in an excited voice. Elly eventually laid her head back down on her paws, Lance didn't seem to be bothering Elayne at any rate. Still ... the Espeon was rather uneasy about him, but Elly wouldn't do anything for the time being.[/scrolly]

[Lady Leaf]

[scrolly:h(230),w(390),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-top:10px;margin-left:10px;)] Lance nodded and listened as Elayne spoke about her eggs and why she loved breeding. “Ah, you must feel the same way about the Eevee line as I do with the dragon types. They just simply fascinates me to no end. I suppose that’s why I ended up with her” He motioned towards his own Hybrid as she was indeed a dragon type. He truly was proud of her and couldn’t wait until she was strong enough for real battles. She was still on the rather weak side though. That would change with age and practice. The Deitini had stopped rubbing against Elyane for a moment when she realized she was being talked about and let out a small yap at Lance. After that she went straight back to getting attention from Elyane. “Heh, I still need to give her a name. I’ve always been so bad at picking such things.” [/scrolly] [bg=black]

[Maid Melody]

[atrb=background,http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo48/elronia/elayneLposttable-1.png][atrb=width, 430][atrb=height, 300][atrb=style,border:0 chocolate none,b,Table][scrolly:h(225),w(218),sy,as(padding:4px;margin-right:120px;margin-left:8px;margin-top:43px;)]Elayne listened to Lance as he explained about his love for dragons and smiled,"I have a Dragonair named Skye, he's a real sweetie though. I'm sure your hybrid and him would get along fabulously,"she replied before hearing the hybrid yap at Lance. Laughing, she resumed petting the hybrid and looked thoughtful for a moment,"Well, I think this little one is telling you she wants a name. How about ... Daina? It's a pretty name and it certainly seems to fit her, don't you agree?"Elayne replied, laughing as she spoke before looking at the hybrid and continuing to pet her.[/scrolly]