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Post by Seth Kavanaugh on May 22, 2015 23:34:58 GMT
for all the air that's in your lungs Here in Whitecoast, things were pretty calm. Despite the Newhaven lockdown and a war bubbling up, the attitude in Seth's hometown hadn't changed much. The air was still salty, the sun warm, the water... wet.
With his noble blood, Seth was able to get stationed near home--or rather, his parents had made a call or two and he was shipped home to serve. The boy may not have liked a lot of the other decisions made on his behalf, but this much he didn't mind. Being home was always refreshing; there's quite a lot of comfort in familiarity.
One of Seth's favorite things about home was the beach. The weather was almost always pleasant, and even when it wasn't... Well, Seth had gotten quite the lecture once or three times when found playing out in a storm. What could he say? Kitty was rather fond of them, and he was rather fond of Kitty.
On this particular day off, Seth was lazing about on the beach as any resident of Whitecoast would. I mean, why would you live in such a beautiful place if you're not going to enjoy it to its fullest? He had taken a long walk that morning, keeping closer to the water than his Litwick seemed to like. Later on, he found a quieter place as the tourists filled the place up--any hint of sunshine and people flooded in.
Currently, Seth is lounging in the sun wearing just swimming trunks, his shirt, flip-flops, and phone tossed a few feet away as he ignored the irritated messages from his parents. Didn't he tell them he was taking the day for himself? Of course they wouldn't understand something like that. Kitty, the Luxio, is being well-behaved as always, laying right next to Seth and scoping out any passerby. Flamelord, on the other hand, seems to be in a bad sort today. The little candle Pokemon's wick was making angry spurting sounds as though arguing with Seth. The boy was simply trying to calm it--something he seemed to have spent a lot of time doing this past year.
Seth rolled onto his stomach with a groan, "Come on, Flamelord, just chill. Enjoy the sun!" With this, Seth returned to laying on his back, being more dramatic than necessary. I'm sure any watchers would think it no wonder the Litwick didn't listen to him. 394 - open, please join! MADE BY KAIZU OF GS & TWF |
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Post by Bernard Goldsmith on May 25, 2015 22:16:41 GMT
The sun would be blocked. “Having trouble keeping your pokemon from being insubordinate, Kavanaugh?”
If/When Seth looked up, he’d see none other than Bernard Goldsmith, dressed more than someone who was here strictly to enjoy the beach might be. A white button up shirt so thin the undershirt beneath it could be faintly traced along was on his top and a pair of khaki slacks of a brand bought for status as well as a decidedly rare-leather (audino for suppleness, perhaps?) was his look, along with various accessories one might expect a the head of a long line of nobility to possess. A ring upon his middle finger glinted in the sunlight as the thirty-year-old grinned, shading his bright blue eyes with a hand.
“I’ve got tips, if you’re in need of them.”
Looking at his dress, it was clear Bernard was not merely visiting the beach. In the distance, a lunch part of businessmen could be seen. But, that wouldn’t start for a little while, and—ever the social butterfly—he would rather check up on soldiers. While his days of captain were ending as Seth entered his training and service, the Lord still kept up on those who were stationed in his city.
Maybe it was a sincere wish to make the son of a wealthy family feel a little more at ease, to bring out a sense of comradery out of the empire Bernard loved so much.
Or, perhaps it was just to remind the youth that people were watching. Unlikely. When Bernard was upset, he was usually quite forward. All the same, how was it? Being under the gaze of that big blond Lord and his quiet, predatory vaporeon. The water type licked his maw, eyes locked onto the other pokemon. It could be pleasant. After all, Seth was young and Bernard fancied making himself a father to his men—the look was almost fond.
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Post by Seth Kavanaugh on May 26, 2015 3:16:48 GMT
for all the air that's in your lungs Kitty was fast to notice the man approaching her master, standing up in a halfway threatening pose. As Seth was originally from Whitecoast and born to a wealthy family, he and the noble had met a few times. Now that he was stationed in Whitecoast and living in his childhood home (due to a call or two from his parents), it was not uncalled for to run into the man who ran the city. As such, his Luxio was also rather familiar with Mr. Goldsmith--and his Pokemon. Kitty wasn't completely in attack mode because of the familiarity, but had a touch of nerves from the reputation the noble's Pokemon had for brutality.
Despite Kitty's preparedness, Seth didn't notice the Lord's presence until his shadow loomed over him. The boy was too distracted by his Litwick's protestations. He had almost gotten the little candle to calm down (using the "I am laying in the sun and relaxing and ignoring you so you should do as I do" tactic).
When he finally did notice Mr. Goldsmith--namely at the sound of his voice--Seth's eyes went wide and he scrambled up to salute. "Sir!" Standing at attention and growing a shade darker with embarrassed blush, Seth very much noticed the disparity between their clothes. Mr. Goldsmith was dressed as would be expected of a lord, while Seth was only in trunks. Even though it was perfectly reasonable to find a young adult in swimclothes at the beach enjoying his day off, Seth found it oh so painfully awkward to be standing in front of a superior like that. As an adult and a soldier in the Empire, Seth had a much more developed sense of respect for this man than he did as a child, and that made it all the worse.
His stance faltered at the comments about receiving advice, gaze dropping down to Flamelord. The Litwick was on the sand still, looking up at them curiously, an almost antagonistic glint in it's eye. "Flamelord gets a bit uppity sometimes, but I'm starting to get the hang of him..." When Seth glanced back up to meet Mr. Goldsmith's eye again, he hurriedly fixed his posture to a clearly uncomfortably stiff stance, his voice doing likewise, "Though of course I wouldn't decline any advice from your Lordship, sir!" Seth would genuinely put the advice to use, however insincere the strained words came across. If the names of his Pokemon, "Kitty" and "Flamelord", didn't tell you how much this kid needed to be whipped into shape (because coasting through the academy on his family name certainly didn't appear to have done it) then how he was acting should be a glaring hint at the least. 452 ― this boy just needs to chill out MADE BY KAIZU OF GS & TWF |
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Post by Bernard Goldsmith on May 26, 2015 4:11:48 GMT
Bernard was torn between admiring the way the luxio stood at the defense of her master and choking back mild disdain that the subject of one of his subjects—for he was master of this city as much as Seth should be master of his ‘mons. There was potential there, at least. A more rigid hand might mold it better. All the same, he let it slid by with a slightly disapproving look towards the luxio.
She ought to know better. Bernard only wanted the best for his true citizens—those who were productive and loyal. He was rather benign, truly.
All the same, he allowed the posture of a strong ruler to drop a bit, a crack of a smile telling Seth he needn’t fuss so much outside of official or formal situations. While he expected due respect and thus wouldn’t chide the boy for trying to live to those standards, he truly only demanded perfection when perfection was necessary. Furthermore, it was odd to see what was essentially a grown man blush before him.
“Flamelord, Kavanaugh?” Bernard inquired, less to actually ask and to make sure that was the creature’s actual name. Was that the registered name, or was it a case similar to Kitty. It was the boy’s pokemon and his decision to make, but somehow, those names… they didn’t seem overly dignified. They weren’t even intimidating, like some of the names of mutt ‘mons he’d heard of (his personal favorite thus far was a Harbringer whose owner he’d had in a squadron during his days as captain). “Shame. A good pokemon minds its master,” he chided, disdain mostly directed towards the little litwick, though his reminder to Seth that his place was one of authority shouldn’t be missed.
“I’ve a few moments to spare,” he continued. “First of all, you are the master. Do you understand that?” His tone was suddenly sharp, the previous joviality drained completely. Blue eyes had gone from a summer sky to ice shards. “If your pokemon disobeys you, the first time, chide them. The second time, put them away in their pokeball.” He paused, hands folded behind his back. “The third time, it’s punishment.” He glanced from the litwick to his own vaporeon. No, that was too much. A simple moment of perhaps snuffing out its flame briefly, smothering it so that it flickered—that would be enough to remind it who was in power. It would be a reminder that kept it in check even when it was large and powerful.
It might grow, but by whose leadership did it do such? “Command and structure complete necessities, Kavanaugh. You must be a strong leader for your team in the same way your captain is a strong leader for your squadron and you must provide stability for growing pokemon the same way a Lady or Lord nurtures civilization.” He spoke oh-so-gently, as if he hadn’t just suggested the boy should beat or choke his pokemon to gain dominance over them. (Oh, but it was only after they wouldn’t be civil! He’d never had to raise a hand against his own sableye or vaporeon—they knew better! It was only that once-upon-a-time rebellious persian or that sea-spoiled kingdra he had to be hard on!)
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Post by Seth Kavanaugh on May 26, 2015 5:34:54 GMT
for all the air that's in your lungs Once Mr. Goldsmith offered a smile, Seth began to let himself relax. It took a few moments, but he eventually stopped paying such heavy attention to how he was standing. Kitty relaxed as well, now seeing that Seth was comfortable. Flamelord, on the other hand, seemed to know they were talking about him and made occasional sputtering sounds.
Seth didn't know what to say to the apparent disapproval over his Litwick's name. The name seemed to fit the little Pokemon, and giving it a name--though possibly something less ridiculous would have been more appropriate in hindsight--certainly endeared Seth to it. And why shouldn't he be friends with his Pokemon?
When Mr. Goldsmith commented on Flamelord's disobedience, Seth looked down in shame, muttering, "Really, he's not that bad..." He trailed off, his Lord leading into the promised advice. It didn't start out too bad; Seth really should take a harsher hand with Flamelord, maybe that's just what this Pokemon needed from him. But as the noble continued, Seth got more and more uncomfortable with the suggestions. Punish his Pokemon? Seth had trouble hurting wild Pokemon, let alone his own.
Despite his misgivings about some of the tips, Seth was well aware that he still needed to show respect to his superior. "Yes sir, I understand. Thank you, sir." He had straightened up a bit more, though not nearly to how stiff he had been earlier, suggesting he was becoming more familiar with his Lord.
Mr. Goldsmith probably had some business to attend to, and it seemed Seth had gotten the message. Perhaps when he had gotten Flamelord to obey him a little better, he would show the noble his progress. 280 ― poor seth. get with it, kid MADE BY KAIZU OF GS & TWF |
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Post by Bernard Goldsmith on May 26, 2015 15:30:27 GMT
“Certainly. The strength of a soldier is the strength of an empire.” He paused, wracking his memory. “Yes, you did very well in school—you’ve probably studied the theories of morale and the supposed weakest link. I trust you to take this to heart.” Well, Bernard was satisfied. A meeting he would regard as appropriate but pleasant had taken place and he assumed the result would be a better functionality on even a small scale within the empire. Every little kink taken out of the cogs made for a more efficient machine!
“Pardon me,” he said shortly, excusing himself. He have a light nod, as close to a bow or a proper salute as someone so far under his ranks would receive. As he kept walking, he supposed he should make the next meeting about mouthing off to a superior. Bernard may have been wrong—the litwick could have been rather obedient on a good day, “not that bad”—but all the same, being argued with, even in that meek tone, set him off a bit.
After Bernard had gone five feet, his vaporeon gave a final flick of his tail before clicking his teeth curiously at the trio and dashing off after his master.
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Post by Seth Kavanaugh on May 26, 2015 19:57:59 GMT
for all the air that's in your lungs Seth nodded a few times, showing that he understood what the noble was saying, and then upon the man taking his leave. Once the Vaporeon was out of sight, Kitty fully relaxed again, laying in the sand and looking up at her master rather than at any potential threats to him.
Crouching down to look Flamelord in the eye, Seth studied him. The Litwick seemed apprehensive and on guard at the moment, but didn't do anything. How could someone beat their Pokemon? Especially one so cute as this? Nonetheless, it was becoming clear to Seth that perpetual mercy had taken him as far as it could in life. If his own Pokemon didn't take well to it, how could he expect the rest of the world to?
The boy laid back on the sand with his Pokemon, trying to enjoy the rest of his day in the sun. 149 ― seth has some stuff to think about MADE BY KAIZU OF GS & TWF |
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