A Date in the...Jungle? (SG)

[VEGETA]

It was a relatively quiet afternoon in Tanglethorne Jungle as the pokemon who resided there were going about their normal routines which was gathering food, playing, or just lounging around. It wasn't a very hot day out and was sort of overcast but it was said that there would be some sun later.

Farther into the jungle one could see a man standing there in fancy clothing next to two pokemon. One who resembled a floating, ethereal octopus and another who was an odd dark colored Leopard like creature. He was holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and total blank 'Why the hell am I here' expression on his face. He seemed to be waiting for someone so the pokemon that would move around would look at him for a minute or so and then continue their business.

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[ Avelina ]

The trip to the jungle was probably taking a bit longer than it should have, where 'probably' meant 'indisputably' and 'a bit' meant 'nearly twice as much'. The reason for this was Ava's mode of transportation: Tyson's Flygon. Even though she'd known to expect it, the young woman hadn't been able to keep her heart from fluttering hopefully for just a moment, nor had she kept it from sinking at confirming that no, that was not Odin. That old Flygon had been so wonderful... and really, the only reason she was okay with this at all, as she certainly didn't have any other experience riding massive dragons. Even then, she'd usually ridden Odin with his trainer, not alone, and that had been..... Was that really over five years ago now..?

Where was her life going....

Between this mild hit of depression and her general discomfort and unease at riding the large creature alone in the dank, humid, and slightly cold (though getting warmer the further south they went, at least) day, she kept crying for the beast to slow down or ease up.

Really, why this 'Tyson' hadn't just picked her up himself she doubted she would come close to figuring out, but she did at least try to tell herself there must have been some reason. And.. well.. at least this date shouldn't be boring. That was... a mild plus, she supposed. Really, though, as of late, she didn't even care. For once, she'd actually jumped the moment her mother mentioned 'a nice boy' she hadn't met. Certainly she was no more interested than usual, but ever since Alaric brought home his little pet, the 'hints' and prodding at her had increased tenfold. It didn't seem to matter that apparently her brother and his little friend weren't an item, and as hard as that was to believe he'd never tried to hide any sort of relationship before, and he was a terrible liar besides, so Ava was inclined to believe him. Unfortunately, their mother wasn't.

Thus, here she was, approaching the edge of the jungle. Ava clung slightly even after the Flygon landed, looking around until she spotted a young man. .... Hm. Well, she supposed he was sort of good-looking, and unlike a few semi-recent dates didn't look anything like her brother, so maybe this wouldn't be too bad. "...Hello," she meeped hesitantly. Her ice blue eyes shifted then to the ground, and she began trying to lower herself down carefully off the dragon... without compromising her skirt too much. Sure, she may have known she was going to a hot humid wild overgrowth of untamed life of every kind, but that didn't mean she couldn't dress comfortably, which in this case meant a breezy somewhat-long white sundress.. but also some slightly-silly-looking white boots, because she didn't want to be entirely unprepared. At least the colors matched.

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[VEGETA]

Tyson watched as his Flygon landed in front of him holding a...huh this was a somewhat different surprise. Unlike the other women before her she was actually not ugly. Of course from the distance he was he couldn't really see her face but could tell she was blonde and had blue eyes just like him. So as she got off his Flygon he took his free hand and returned it back to her ball before putting it back on her belt.

He walked up to her and loosened his collar on his clothes before clearing his throat. Since he normally wasn't going to be on a date he had changed into a purple shirt and pants that was made of expensive material but had mild accessories. He moved towards the girl and held out the roses he had got for her. Looking at her face now she was much better looking than he thought but also looked like...her. Quickly shaking off the thought he introduced himself "Hi. I'm Tyson Michaels the 3rd. Son of a Baron. You must be Avelina" he took her hand in hers carefully and bowed down slightly. Based on how she reacted he would either act more humble now or revert to his usual personality. It was on his families request so he couldn't let her down.

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[ Avelina ]

Ava kept her usual look of innocent naivety, but inside was twitching a little. She really would have appreciated a hand down from the Flygon, and answering a little more promptly would have been nice, but... "Oh?" She took the roses, certainly pleased with that... until she realized she had no idea where she'd put them... Eh.. She'd figure it out later.

Avelina. Yes, thank you! She hated for anyone she didn't consider close to call her so casually as her nickname, and hated needing to remind people to use her actual name. Holding her roses in one arm, she bowed her head and curtseyed a bit with the other, offering a small, "I am. Very nice to meet you, Tyson..~"

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[VEGETA]

After the former greeting Tyson stood back and sort of brushed the back of his head with his hand "Um..." he said not because he was nervous or anything but rather because he wasn't sure what they should do now. He did bring a lunch for the two but figured it was too early to eat it now. So as he saw her awkwardly holding the flowers he mentally face palmed and realized that she had nowhere to pick them.

He looked back towards his Shiny Frillish and Shiny Liepard and snapped his fingers at Frillish saying "Pururiru come over here and get hold these for Avelina." the odd colored ethereal pokemon floated over and used Psychic to pick up the flowers and Tyson offered his arm to the girl saying "Why don't we...walk and get to know each other."

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[ Avelina ]

Ava smiled at both offers. It seemed he did have half a brain in that pretty face~ Good to know. Of course, had it gone on more than a few minutes, she just would have called Jonah out to carry them for her. It was nice to not have that need, though. "Thank you, Pu--Frillish," she told the Pokemon as she handed over the bouquet. Wow that name was actually a mouthful. Well, she supposed Jonah and Liana were hardly more conventional as Pokemon nicknames (even if they were much more pronounceable).

The young woman carefully lay a delicate hand on his arm, 'taking' it by all technical standards, but only just. She left plenty of space between them, for now.. as well as room to get closer if such became more desired. "That sounds lovely," she half-feigned. The idea was nice, and she was sure the scenery could be too, but it was still trekking through the wilderness in a place she'd never been with a guy she'd only just met on a dreary day. Well, focus on the bright side and keep smiling. And continue to smile she did, more sweetly than before. "Tell me a little about yourself." Such was test number one. How would he fair?

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[VEGETA]

Tyson was slightly becoming more used to the company of the woman with him who now that he was walking next to her she was actually very pretty. He looked down at her (Since he stood a couple inches taller than her) as they walked along and cleared his throat before beginning to speak.

"Well for one I travel. I've been all over Era from the Mountains in the north to East to West and South. You could call my a Trainer but i'd use that word lightly since while I do have a lot of pokemon that are mostly evolved I only take pride in raising certain ones." he paused for a moment before deciding to leave it at that "And what about you?" he said as he looked down at her. From Tyson's bag which Avelina could notice due to them walking together there was something moving around in it and a small squeaking sound could be heard as the bag bounced up and down. At this point the forest seemed to be getting less thick as Tyson was aiming to walk to a clearing where they could take a break.