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[rivalairslash]

[There's a large bird perched on top of a tree, as if it was on a look out.]

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[rivalthunderbolts]

[There was a spiky yellow dog sitting at the base of said tree, staring up at the familiar looking bird. Wondering how long it would take to notice him.]

[rivalairslash]

[And the bird does notice the spiky yellow dog. It's been a while since they interacted face to face, and the bird gets wary for a little bit before flying down to where the dog was sitting.]

[rivalthunderbolts]

[Jolt grinned in response.] Bout time you decided to say hello! Things getting too boring back in Viridian for you? Wanted to follow the party?

[rivalairslash]

[Pidge gives a small huff, puffing his chest a little.] Opposite, actually. There are so many things that still must be done, and Blastoise by himself is extremely worrying. But he told me to see how things are doing here.

[Even though Bulba probably gives routine emails to talk about what's been going on.]

You seem to be in good spirits as usual.

[rivalthunderbolts]

When am I NOT? [Figures that Pidge would just be worrying about things back home while coming here. But that was his way. Someone who could almost out worrywart Bulba.

Almost.]

You're looking chipper as ever yourself! When did you get here? How's everything back home?

[rivalairslash]

Ah... Point taken. [Of course. This guy always has a ton of energy.]

I have just arrived here. I was planning to visit when the weather warms up a little more, but I must have been impatient.

Things are doing well enough, I suppose. The other members are their usual self. It is a little worrying to leave the gym to them...

[He shuffles a little, his worry showing up on his face.]

[rivalthunderbolts]

Well, a familiar face is always welcome around here. No shortage of weirdness, so hey, it'll be like being at home.

I wouldn't worry too much. The other gym trainers will probably keep the place from falling apart. Probably.

[rivalairslash]

Weirdness, you say. [He thinks over on what Bulba told him through emails already. Some incidents did seem strange...

The mentioning of the gym falling apart gets him a little nervous; he ruffles his feathers a little, trying to shake off the thought.]

I hope so. I have warned them I don't want to see the place in shambles when I return.

[mohawk_tomahawk]

[There was a man on that tree, and he noticed you. What a predicament this was.]

[rivalairslash]

[People usually don't climb trees, at least not in the world Pidge was accustomed to.

The Pidgeot looks curiously at the man.]

[mohawk_tomahawk]

[Yeah, he saw you. Hello.

Connor was ace at climbing trees and being a forest boy. He knew not to mess with fauna unfamiliar. This world had shown him so much on that front that it made him more curious than anything. Then he wondered, did he know the English language like the Pokemon seemed to? He learned more of Pokemon day by day, especially since he became in care of one.]

I apologize if this is your territory.

[His plan was to see how he reacted, if he was dangerous or not. Then, go from there. Hopefully, this bird understood him.]

[rivalairslash]

[Pidge gives a small shake of his head; no, it wasn't his territory, just visiting. He tilts in head in return, though; why are you on top of a tree?

He's heard some strange things from Bulba through messages before; he wonders if this man was some sort of strange people who could also fly...]

[mohawk_tomahawk]

[Oh good, it understood him. This was a great start.

Oddly, of no knowledge to his own, he habitually titled his head in response.]

Are you a "Pokemon", perhaps?

[rivalkidneypunch]

[Some incredibly orange asshole

is shaking the tree

WOW RUDE]

[rivalairslash]

[WOW RUDE

At first Pidge ignores the orange jerkface. Only for a little bit.

But we all know how little patience Pidge has; he huffs and takes off the tree, flying down to glare at Char.]

Would it kill you to greet normally for once??

[rivalkidneypunch]

Who knows? It might. Is that really a risk we're willin' to take?

[rivalairslash]

If it makes it less stressful for me, yes.

[Pidge narrows his eyes. Because really, he doesn't want his feathers ruffled so many times.]

[rivalkidneypunch]

[Pidge you are talkin' to the wrong dargon if you don't want feathers being ruffled.]

Oh, relax. It's just a bit of harmless tree-rustlin'. Least I didn't set nothing on fire, right?

[rivalairslash]

[Of course. A thing that Pidge doesn't seem to fully learn after repeated experiences: a bad habit of his.]

If that is what you say... [He goes quiet for a moment.]

You better not set anything on fire.

[rivalkidneypunch]

I dunno Pidge, them head-feathers are lookin' pretty long. Ever wanted to channel your inner Moltres?

[He's just kidding. Probably. The setting teammates on fire days are long in the past. Presumably. I think.]

[rivalairslash]

[Pidge goes a little pale; he takes high pride in his plumage, okay. It took forever to get it back to looking nice after the last time it was burnt.]

...Don't you dare.

[rivalsolarbeam]

[It was still too cold out for a flower to approach the tree as a flower, but a flower boy approached it nonetheless and scrutinized its branches.]

Since when were you in to surprises??

[rivalairslash]

[Pidge notices the familiar flower boy and flies down to a lower branch. The ground is too cold for his claws.]

Ah... Sorry. I didn't mean to surprise anyone. I suppose my bad habit of being impatient made me forget to pass a message before arriving.

[rivalsolarbeam]

[Bulba beamed up at the bird from behind his scarf and sweaters.]

It's okay! This is a really good surprise!

[rivalairslash]

[Pidge returns with his own smile.]

For a second I was worried if I should have given news of arrival. It's always nice to be able to talk face to face like this.

[rivalsolarbeam]

Heheh, it is!

... Next time a little notice would be nice, if only so I could be sure to have something made for you. [Though Bulba hardly looked upset at all. Having more family around was always good.] Are you hungry at all?

[rivalairslash]

Ah... That is true. [Not gonna lie, Bulba's baking is always so good. And thinking about that causes a light rumble from Pidge's stomach. Oops.]

Now that you mention it, yes. I am a little hungry.

[rivalsolarbeam]

[Bulba seemed satisfied with this response, since he was happy to dote on people he liked. The Venusaur held out a warmly dressed arm, in case Pidge wanted a free ride.]

Then you'll be just the right amount of hungry once I get something made for you.

[travelingbelle]

[Hey LOOK it's Blue you haven't seen Blue in years what's up Blu whY ARE YOU LAUNCHING YOURSELF UP INTO THE TREE SHE IS CLIMBING THE TREE THERE SHE GOES.]

Heeyyyy!!

[rivalappeared]

[Green can't help the huge smile that spreads across his face at the sight of the familiar Pigeot, and offers an equally familiar greeting, shouting up to the bird's height.]

Ahoy up there!!