practice makes perfect [r]

[nette]

they were at the battle arena today, standing before a cheering crowd and waiting for their opponent. apate floated alongside raph, waiting patiently for the contender to step up.

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She had thought this might be a good way to get her motivated for the upcoming gym battle. Having sparring matches here, where things were tangible yet not real, could only be beneficial, right? Her nerves were going crazy, but she couldn’t decide if she was scared or excited or both.
Glancing at the shuppet floating about her head, she took a deep breath and then stepped out into the bright dreamt up sunlight.

Blinking back the intense light, she was totally unprepared for whom she saw at the other side of the arena. She gaped like a fish for a long moment, before bouncing and waving enthusiastically.
“Raph! Hi!”
Mussy floated closer to Maeve’s head, curiously staring at the young man. Oh, somebody his trainer knew?? He flitted across the arena to investigate, twirling Raph and his pokemon with a curious expression.
“Oh, Mussy! Come back over here! Sorry Raph! Um, go easy on me okay? Let’s have a good battle!”

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[nette]

to raph's surprise his opponent was none other than maeve. he returned her wave as he smiled at her. "hey maeve!" he yelled as apate floated out towards the field and the protective glass for the trainers rose from the ground. "i can't make any promises about that, but good luck!"

apate was intrigued. raphael knew this woman, who had chosen a shuppet as well. at least this match wouldn't be boring. when the other pokemon was ready, she waited a moment before starting her assault.

shuppet used screech
shuppet used knock off

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