Because I love writing Mark Ketchum.
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sorakh28Sorakh28 (20:33:10): Mark: *Ash has left to go eat, but Phoenix wanted to talk to him...?* And you are?
Sara Jaye (20:33:48): Phoenix: Phoenix Wright, sir. I'm the attorney representing Ash's friend, but my office and I are also doing our best to look after Ash.
Sorakh28 (20:34:40): Mark: Is... that so? *he smiles sadly* I do wish there was something I could do for my little Charmander, but as I told him, work is swamped here and I'm the only Aura Guardian on my team...
Sara Jaye (20:36:52): Phoenix: *smiles at the nickname...when Trucy was younger he called her his little Clefairy now and then* Ash told us a little about that, yeah. The poor kid's been through the wringer today, I bet he wishes you were here too.
Sorakh28 (20:37:54): Mark: ...I do wish to know about what happened, but at the same time, I don't think Ash wants me to know... *he frowns* Something's happened to him.
Sara Jaye (20:39:51): Phoenix: *his smile fades* I can't be the one to tell you, though. But yes, it is pretty bad. *when he told Edgeworth about it over the phone, Edgeworth said he'd be on the next plane from Unova to lend his moral support*
Sorakh28 (20:41:33): Mark: Mmm. *He nods sadly, then takes on a pensive look.* Is there anything I would know that could help you on this case?
Sara Jaye (20:46:16): Phoenix: ...actually, yes. All I can tell you is that Team Rocket was involved in the incident. Just out of curiosity, have they ever been active outside the Kanto-Johto region? Have they ever targeted you or Ash's mother?
Sorakh28 (20:47:41): Mark: *blinks a few time* This is the first I've heard of this Team Rocket, and if anyone in the family would be targetted by them, it's Russell.
Sara Jaye (20:49:07): Phoenix: Really? I would've thought a criminal organization would be more widespread. *remembers what Edgeworth told him about the Codophian Pokemon smuggling ring from years back* Russell...is that another cousin?
Sorakh28 (20:49:35): Mark: Russell? You might know him as Rusty, Red's father and my older brother.
Sara Jaye (20:50:39): Phoenix: Ah, right. Ash mentioned an uncle named Rusty. ...have Team Rocket ever gone after him, though?
Sorakh28 (20:51:25): Mark: ...If they did, Rusty probably kicked their asses to next month.
Sara Jaye (20:52:22): Phoenix: Ash says the organization wants his Pikachu. *it's more than that, obviously, but that's for Ash to tell*
Sorakh28 (20:54:06): Mark: ...That is worrying. *sighs* This isn't good for my nerves.
Sara Jaye (20:54:42): Phoenix: So far we just have a whole bunch of fragments, and they somehow add up to Misty being blamed. *sigh*
Sorakh28 (20:56:31): Mark: ...You think it's this Team Rocket that attacked Ash?
Sara Jaye (20:57:35): Phoenix: It could be. Criminals will do anything to get their hands on a treasure. The Wright Anything Agency has seen it a million times.
Sorakh28 (20:58:30): Mark: *sighs even deeper, then* Do you know if my brother's around?
Sara Jaye (20:58:44): Phoenix: Unfortunately, no.
Sorakh28 (21:00:29): Mark: *and he's gonna rub his forehead, muttering something about grey hairs* I was hoping so. Ash needs all the protection from whoever attacked him.
Sara Jaye (21:01:44): Phoenix: We'll do our best! *Athena had suggested calling themselves the Ash Ketchum Protection Squad, and it's honestly a good idea*
Sorakh28 (21:02:20): Mark: *smiles* Thank you.
Sara Jaye (21:03:09): Phoenix: Any time. I'm a father myself, and I'd want to know my kids were in good hands if I couldn't be there.
Sorakh28 (21:03:45): Mark: *OH.* That explains it. I'm glad you're there for my little Charmander, Mr. Wright.
Sara Jaye (21:04:15): Phoenix: Hey, he's a good kid. He didn't deserve to nearly lose his life.
Sorakh28 (21:04:47): Mark: *nods. ...Is he actually teary-eyed* Sorry, it's just... I hate feeling helpless.
Sara Jaye (21:06:16): Phoenix: ...I know. I can relate all too well. *thinks of Edgeworth's trial, Maya's kidnapping and disappearance, Athena's breakdown, Zak Gramayre, Apollo's pain...*
Sorakh28 (21:07:25): Mark: *nods, wiping his eyes* I'm just... glad he's alive. I just... haven't seen him for six years, and I feel so guilty for not seeing his face until now.
Sara Jaye (21:08:51): Phoenix: That puts you way above certain fathers I can think of. *he sorta forgave Zak in the end, but he still caused Trucy a lot of pain...*
Sorakh28 (21:09:42): Mark: *chuckles a bit* I guess I can feel better knowing that. And Ash... didn't seemed to resent me for it.
Sara Jaye (21:11:02): Phoenix: He really doesn't. He talks about you like you hung the moon. *Athena didn't sense any anger, Apollo didn't see any tells to suggest otherwise, the Magatama didn't pick up on any lies...*
Sorakh28 (21:12:16): Mark: *And THAT makes him laugh* Of course he would. Ash had always been easily impressed... and of course he would think of that of me.
Sara Jaye (21:12:40): Phoenix: He sounds really proud when he talks about you.
Sorakh28 (21:16:30): Mark: *blushes* Is that so...
Sara Jaye (21:17:38): Phoenix: Yeah. *chuckles* He misses you, but he's proud of how hard you work.
Sorakh28 (21:22:08): Mark: *and that's definitely the same smile Red had when he told Ash he was back* Apple's not far from the tree, then. He sounds like Delia.
Sara Jaye (21:24:51): Phoenix: His mother, yeah...I met her a few hours ago. Something tells me her smile is usually brighter than it is now, though.
Sorakh28 (21:25:23): Mark: ...How do you mean?
Sara Jaye (21:26:38): Phoenix: She smiled, but she looked ready to burst into tears. Knowing Ash was in the hospital...she's a very loving person, isn't she? *the way Delia looked made him think of Apollo when Clay was stabbed, and Athena when Junie was a suspect*
Sorakh28 (21:28:11): Mark: ...She's the other reason I want to go back. I left her all alone to raise Ash...
Sara Jaye (21:28:42): Phoenix: ... *nods* Ash said she understands, but...I think she'd like it if you were here right now, too.
Sorakh28 (21:29:25): Mark: ...*sighs* If I can figure out a way to get here without burdening my workmates...
Sara Jaye (21:30:09): Phoenix: I hope you can, even for a visit. Especially considering what was a few days ago.
Sorakh28 (21:32:12): Mark: ...Yeah. I'll talk to them, see if I can't arrange something. I'm due for a vacation, anyway...
Sara Jaye (21:34:06): Phoenix: Good luck. *smiles*
Sorakh28 (21:37:07): Mark: *laughs* Oh, I'll take that. "Mark, you're the only one who can Mega Evolve! We need your Charizard Y!"
Sara Jaye (21:37:58): Phoenix: Mega Evolution, huh? I've heard that's something only a few trainers have ever managed.
Sorakh28 (21:38:46): Mark: ...As an Aura Guardian, it felt just... natural.
Sara Jaye (21:39:27): Phoenix: *nods* I have read about Aura Guardians. Without them, the world would be in far more chaos...and considering the law until recently, that's saying a lot.
Sorakh28 (21:40:21): Mark: And now you understand why my work is swamped? *SIGHS*
Sara Jaye (21:41:12): Phoenix: I do. And Ash and Delia do as well.
Sorakh28 (21:41:57): Mark: Thanks.
Alm: *The Clefairy jumps unto Mark's shoulder- hey, who's the new guy?*
Sara Jaye (21:44:11): Phoenix: Oh! *chuckles* Hey there, Clefairy.
Sorakh28 (21:45:20): Mark: *sighs* Is there anything you need, Alm?
Alm: *points to Phoenix*
Mark: Oh. He's helping Ash. No need to worry.
Sara Jaye (21:46:43): Phoenix: *smiles* Nice to meet you, Alm. Don't worry, Ash will be in good hands. *this is more than a court case to prove Misty's innocence...it feels like so many of his cases have higher stakes since coming back to the bar!*
Sorakh28 (21:47:47): Alm: *grins widely*
Mark: Now, why don't you go bother Minerva?
Alm: *SIDE EYES MARK*
Mark: ...Please?
Sara Jaye (21:48:54): Phoenix: *laughs* He reminds me a bit of Apollo's Skitty.
Sorakh28 (21:50:50): Mark: Alm's usually good. It's Minnie I have to keep an eye on.
Sara Jaye (21:52:06): Phoenix: And Minnie is...?
Sorakh28 (21:53:06): Mark: Minerva- Minnie for short, is my- *A Charizard's happy growl is heard as said Charizard starts nuzzling Mark* ...My Charizard.
Sara Jaye (21:56:45): Phoenix: *laughs* Ah, I see! Very appropriate name, actually. She looks like a Minerva.
Sorakh28 (21:59:01): Mark: Those two are a handful compared to the rest of my crew, but they've been with me the longest.
Sara Jaye (22:02:12): Phoenix: *nods* I guess I'm lucky only one of mine is a huge handful...the other two are pretty well-behaved.
Sorakh28 (22:04:09): Mark: ...Do I dare ask?
Sara Jaye (22:08:01): Phoenix: Let's just say I've never had good luck with birds. Even the ones who let me catch them and train them. *Gallade and Feraligatr can come out of their balls, but Farfetch'd? Not so much*
Sorakh28 (22:09:32): Mark: Ah, apparently the opposite from Ash, if I read Delia's letters correctly.
Sara Jaye (22:10:04): Phoenix: Birds like him, yeah. He told me about his Pidgeot...
Sorakh28 (22:12:03): Mark: I'm more interested in his Noctowl. Apparently, it's one of those "shinies".
Sara Jaye (22:12:27): Phoenix: Oh, like Apollo's Skitty! And a Swablu Trucy once took care of.
Sorakh28 (22:14:19): Minerva: *MAAAAARK THIS IS BORING TALK*
Mark: I'm sorry, excuse me- Minnie, please get off.
Sara Jaye (22:15:06): Phoenix: *feels a certain duck's Pokeball rocking* Sounds like she wants some attention...
Gallade: *in the background, STARES at Pokeball*
Sorakh28 (22:15:37): Mark: ...Is it safe to let them out in the hospital?
Sara Jaye (22:17:16): Phoenix: I got special permission for Gallade, so he could watch over Ash and Red and Gary a bit...but it might be time for him to go back. *recalls the Pokemon*
Sorakh28 (22:18:28): Mark: Right. ...Now that I think about it, Gallade is one of the Pokémon capable of Mega-Evolution.
Sara Jaye (22:19:15): Phoenix: He is, yes...my mentor told me some time ago. *technically, his mentor in Maya's body, but still*
Sorakh28 (22:21:49): Mark: I was surprised to hear there was two for Charizard, actually. Right, Minnie?
Minerva: *growls softly*
Sara Jaye (22:22:22): Phoenix: I wonder how that came to be. *smiles*
Sorakh28 (21:30:31): Mark: *shrugs* Even historians aren't sure about that themselves.
Sara Jaye (21:31:58): Phoenix: I know one of them is part-dragon type...I wonder if Charizard's ancestor was a pure dragon-type.
Sorakh28 (21:33:26): Mark: That IS what's currently debated. I dunno, I'm too busy being an Aura Guardian to follow Pokémon anthropology.
Sara Jaye (21:33:57): Phoenix: I bet the historians will figure it out someday. *laughs*
Sorakh28 (21:34:55): Mark: Hehe...
Minerva: *starts rubbing her cheek against Mark's*
Mark: Minnie...
Sara Jaye (21:35:32): Phoenix: She's such a sweetheart. *thinks of how Feraligatr was as a Croconaw*
Sorakh28 (21:38:21): Mark: Yeah, even back as a Charmander, even. When Ash was newly born, it was like she was also his mother. *smiles*
Sara Jaye (21:39:10): Phoenix: ...that's so cute. When I first took Trucy in, Gallade was really protective of her. *probably sensed how shaken she was after Zak disappeared...*
Sorakh28 (21:40:24): Mark: Mmm. Pokémon can be seen as an extention of their trainers, after all.
Sara Jaye (21:41:04): Phoenix: ...especially when their trainers are parents. *sigh*
Sorakh28 (21:45:01): Mark: True. And when you have twins to take care... it's a good thing Rusty had his Pokémon to help him and Cherry, I don't know how they managed to take care of Red and Leaf at the same time.
Sara Jaye (21:46:33): Phoenix: *chuckles* Yeah, babies and little kids can be even harder. Trucy was eight when I adopted her.
Sorakh28 (21:46:57): Mark: Did she adjusted to the changes well?
Sara Jaye (21:47:59): Phoenix: As well as any kid could after what she'd just dealt with...she was kind of quiet for a while, and she had some trouble sleeping the first few nights.
Sorakh28 (21:49:31): Mark: *nods* Yes, change can be hard on someone... when I left for Kalos, apparently Ash was unconsollable for days. ...I still feel guilty for it/
Sara Jaye (21:50:35): Phoenix: At least he knew where you were going, though. Trucy...her biological dad just up and disappeared on her.
Sorakh28 (21:52:08): Mark: ...Oh. That's... yeah, that would be hard on an eight years old. *he rubs his neck*
Sara Jaye (21:53:14): Phoenix: Luckily, it didn't mess her up as badly as I feared. She took to me pretty quick, and just last year... *sighs* I'm still waiting for the right moment to tell her and Apollo about their mom.
Sorakh28 (21:54:25): Mark: Secrets can be hard to keep, I know.
Sara Jaye (21:55:35): Phoenix: Part of me wonders if I'm just being an idiot...I mean, Apollo's been so alone for most of his life aside from his best friend, and Trucy would love to know she has a brother. There's no reason NOT to tell them.
Sorakh28 (21:56:05): Mark: ...It could be that you're scared it might end badly.
Sara Jaye (21:56:56): Phoenix: ...maybe. I mean, what if they resent their mother for never coming back to them? ...she's afraid of that, too, actually.
Sorakh28 (21:57:41): Mark: And that's something you have to proceed with caution.
Sara Jaye (21:59:00): Phoenix: Especially with Apollo...neither he or Trucy show their real feelings easily, but when Apollo's really upset or hurt, he just...shuts them off.
Sorakh28 (22:01:36): Mark: *winces* That... doesn't exactly sound healthy.
Sara Jaye (22:02:14): Phoenix: It isn't... *thinks of the last case*
Sorakh28 (22:05:12): Mark: ...I do hope Apollo's got support. I know it's similar to how Red tends to be stoic...
Sara Jaye (22:06:53): Phoenix: He does. He's got me, and everyone else at the agency, and Clay. ...he's getting better about opening up, I think. Admitting when he isn't fine.
Sorakh28 (22:08:47): Mark: *nods* That's good. I just hope Red doesn't end up being that way himself, he's got a lot on his shoulders being Kanto's Champion, after all...
Sara Jaye (22:09:33): Phoenix: ...me too. He became Champion so young, too. I've heard of older Champions who feel weighed down now and then, it must be even worse for a kid.
Sorakh28 (22:13:01): Mark: ...Hopefully he's got a support system himself. And I do hope Russell keeps in touch with him.
Sara Jaye (22:13:29): Phoenix: I think he'll be okay with Ash and Gary here, and Apollo's made an effort to reach out to him.
Sorakh28 (22:15:56): Mark: ...Is...I see. *and there's this smile that's definitely like Ash's, this time.* Of course. Apollo must've seen himself in Red.
Sara Jaye (22:16:29): Phoenix: *oh, he notices the resemblance* I think so...both of them have come dangerously close to losing a loved one.
Sorakh28 (22:18:27): Mark: *oh, that makes him drop the smile* ...That... makes sense...
Sara Jaye (22:19:36): Phoenix: ...we've all been there, of course. *Athena, fighting so hard despite her trauma to save Simon the day before his execution. Phoenix himself, thinking Edgeworth AND Maya had died on two separate occasions...*
Sorakh28 (22:20:17): Mark: ...It's not a fun experience.
Sara Jaye (22:20:42): Phoenix: This is why trainers, guardians, and lawyers fight. To make sure they never lose the ones they love.
Sorakh28 (22:22:47): Mark: *nods* Right on the nose, there, Mr. Wright.
Sara Jaye (20:43:26): Phoenix: I feel like this is tied for the most important trial I've ever had...three kids are depending on me. *sigh*
Sorakh28 (20:45:48): Mark: ...I believe you can do it.
Sara Jaye (20:46:29): Phoenix: Thanks, Mark. My team and I won't leave a single stone unturned in finding the real culprit...and we'll make them wish they were never born.
Sorakh28 (20:48:16): Mark: *smiles* As expected of the Wright Anything Agency. ...Look, I'd love to chat more, but I have a limit to a call before I need to start paying, so, if you'll excuse me...
Sara Jaye (20:48:49): Phoenix: That's fine. I should get back to my investigation and go over my notes...I'd also like to pay Misty another visit.
Sorakh28 (20:49:32): Mark: Well then, it's been a pleasure, Mr. Wright. Thank you for everything, and farewell.
Sara Jaye (20:50:51): Phoenix: Any time, Mark. *smiles as they hang up*
Sara Jaye (20:33:48): Phoenix: Phoenix Wright, sir. I'm the attorney representing Ash's friend, but my office and I are also doing our best to look after Ash.
Sorakh28 (20:34:40): Mark: Is... that so? *he smiles sadly* I do wish there was something I could do for my little Charmander, but as I told him, work is swamped here and I'm the only Aura Guardian on my team...
Sara Jaye (20:36:52): Phoenix: *smiles at the nickname...when Trucy was younger he called her his little Clefairy now and then* Ash told us a little about that, yeah. The poor kid's been through the wringer today, I bet he wishes you were here too.
Sorakh28 (20:37:54): Mark: ...I do wish to know about what happened, but at the same time, I don't think Ash wants me to know... *he frowns* Something's happened to him.
Sara Jaye (20:39:51): Phoenix: *his smile fades* I can't be the one to tell you, though. But yes, it is pretty bad. *when he told Edgeworth about it over the phone, Edgeworth said he'd be on the next plane from Unova to lend his moral support*
Sorakh28 (20:41:33): Mark: Mmm. *He nods sadly, then takes on a pensive look.* Is there anything I would know that could help you on this case?
Sara Jaye (20:46:16): Phoenix: ...actually, yes. All I can tell you is that Team Rocket was involved in the incident. Just out of curiosity, have they ever been active outside the Kanto-Johto region? Have they ever targeted you or Ash's mother?
Sorakh28 (20:47:41): Mark: *blinks a few time* This is the first I've heard of this Team Rocket, and if anyone in the family would be targetted by them, it's Russell.
Sara Jaye (20:49:07): Phoenix: Really? I would've thought a criminal organization would be more widespread. *remembers what Edgeworth told him about the Codophian Pokemon smuggling ring from years back* Russell...is that another cousin?
Sorakh28 (20:49:35): Mark: Russell? You might know him as Rusty, Red's father and my older brother.
Sara Jaye (20:50:39): Phoenix: Ah, right. Ash mentioned an uncle named Rusty. ...have Team Rocket ever gone after him, though?
Sorakh28 (20:51:25): Mark: ...If they did, Rusty probably kicked their asses to next month.
Sara Jaye (20:52:22): Phoenix: Ash says the organization wants his Pikachu. *it's more than that, obviously, but that's for Ash to tell*
Sorakh28 (20:54:06): Mark: ...That is worrying. *sighs* This isn't good for my nerves.
Sara Jaye (20:54:42): Phoenix: So far we just have a whole bunch of fragments, and they somehow add up to Misty being blamed. *sigh*
Sorakh28 (20:56:31): Mark: ...You think it's this Team Rocket that attacked Ash?
Sara Jaye (20:57:35): Phoenix: It could be. Criminals will do anything to get their hands on a treasure. The Wright Anything Agency has seen it a million times.
Sorakh28 (20:58:30): Mark: *sighs even deeper, then* Do you know if my brother's around?
Sara Jaye (20:58:44): Phoenix: Unfortunately, no.
Sorakh28 (21:00:29): Mark: *and he's gonna rub his forehead, muttering something about grey hairs* I was hoping so. Ash needs all the protection from whoever attacked him.
Sara Jaye (21:01:44): Phoenix: We'll do our best! *Athena had suggested calling themselves the Ash Ketchum Protection Squad, and it's honestly a good idea*
Sorakh28 (21:02:20): Mark: *smiles* Thank you.
Sara Jaye (21:03:09): Phoenix: Any time. I'm a father myself, and I'd want to know my kids were in good hands if I couldn't be there.
Sorakh28 (21:03:45): Mark: *OH.* That explains it. I'm glad you're there for my little Charmander, Mr. Wright.
Sara Jaye (21:04:15): Phoenix: Hey, he's a good kid. He didn't deserve to nearly lose his life.
Sorakh28 (21:04:47): Mark: *nods. ...Is he actually teary-eyed* Sorry, it's just... I hate feeling helpless.
Sara Jaye (21:06:16): Phoenix: ...I know. I can relate all too well. *thinks of Edgeworth's trial, Maya's kidnapping and disappearance, Athena's breakdown, Zak Gramayre, Apollo's pain...*
Sorakh28 (21:07:25): Mark: *nods, wiping his eyes* I'm just... glad he's alive. I just... haven't seen him for six years, and I feel so guilty for not seeing his face until now.
Sara Jaye (21:08:51): Phoenix: That puts you way above certain fathers I can think of. *he sorta forgave Zak in the end, but he still caused Trucy a lot of pain...*
Sorakh28 (21:09:42): Mark: *chuckles a bit* I guess I can feel better knowing that. And Ash... didn't seemed to resent me for it.
Sara Jaye (21:11:02): Phoenix: He really doesn't. He talks about you like you hung the moon. *Athena didn't sense any anger, Apollo didn't see any tells to suggest otherwise, the Magatama didn't pick up on any lies...*
Sorakh28 (21:12:16): Mark: *And THAT makes him laugh* Of course he would. Ash had always been easily impressed... and of course he would think of that of me.
Sara Jaye (21:12:40): Phoenix: He sounds really proud when he talks about you.
Sorakh28 (21:16:30): Mark: *blushes* Is that so...
Sara Jaye (21:17:38): Phoenix: Yeah. *chuckles* He misses you, but he's proud of how hard you work.
Sorakh28 (21:22:08): Mark: *and that's definitely the same smile Red had when he told Ash he was back* Apple's not far from the tree, then. He sounds like Delia.
Sara Jaye (21:24:51): Phoenix: His mother, yeah...I met her a few hours ago. Something tells me her smile is usually brighter than it is now, though.
Sorakh28 (21:25:23): Mark: ...How do you mean?
Sara Jaye (21:26:38): Phoenix: She smiled, but she looked ready to burst into tears. Knowing Ash was in the hospital...she's a very loving person, isn't she? *the way Delia looked made him think of Apollo when Clay was stabbed, and Athena when Junie was a suspect*
Sorakh28 (21:28:11): Mark: ...She's the other reason I want to go back. I left her all alone to raise Ash...
Sara Jaye (21:28:42): Phoenix: ... *nods* Ash said she understands, but...I think she'd like it if you were here right now, too.
Sorakh28 (21:29:25): Mark: ...*sighs* If I can figure out a way to get here without burdening my workmates...
Sara Jaye (21:30:09): Phoenix: I hope you can, even for a visit. Especially considering what was a few days ago.
Sorakh28 (21:32:12): Mark: ...Yeah. I'll talk to them, see if I can't arrange something. I'm due for a vacation, anyway...
Sara Jaye (21:34:06): Phoenix: Good luck. *smiles*
Sorakh28 (21:37:07): Mark: *laughs* Oh, I'll take that. "Mark, you're the only one who can Mega Evolve! We need your Charizard Y!"
Sara Jaye (21:37:58): Phoenix: Mega Evolution, huh? I've heard that's something only a few trainers have ever managed.
Sorakh28 (21:38:46): Mark: ...As an Aura Guardian, it felt just... natural.
Sara Jaye (21:39:27): Phoenix: *nods* I have read about Aura Guardians. Without them, the world would be in far more chaos...and considering the law until recently, that's saying a lot.
Sorakh28 (21:40:21): Mark: And now you understand why my work is swamped? *SIGHS*
Sara Jaye (21:41:12): Phoenix: I do. And Ash and Delia do as well.
Sorakh28 (21:41:57): Mark: Thanks.
Alm: *The Clefairy jumps unto Mark's shoulder- hey, who's the new guy?*
Sara Jaye (21:44:11): Phoenix: Oh! *chuckles* Hey there, Clefairy.
Sorakh28 (21:45:20): Mark: *sighs* Is there anything you need, Alm?
Alm: *points to Phoenix*
Mark: Oh. He's helping Ash. No need to worry.
Sara Jaye (21:46:43): Phoenix: *smiles* Nice to meet you, Alm. Don't worry, Ash will be in good hands. *this is more than a court case to prove Misty's innocence...it feels like so many of his cases have higher stakes since coming back to the bar!*
Sorakh28 (21:47:47): Alm: *grins widely*
Mark: Now, why don't you go bother Minerva?
Alm: *SIDE EYES MARK*
Mark: ...Please?
Sara Jaye (21:48:54): Phoenix: *laughs* He reminds me a bit of Apollo's Skitty.
Sorakh28 (21:50:50): Mark: Alm's usually good. It's Minnie I have to keep an eye on.
Sara Jaye (21:52:06): Phoenix: And Minnie is...?
Sorakh28 (21:53:06): Mark: Minerva- Minnie for short, is my- *A Charizard's happy growl is heard as said Charizard starts nuzzling Mark* ...My Charizard.
Sara Jaye (21:56:45): Phoenix: *laughs* Ah, I see! Very appropriate name, actually. She looks like a Minerva.
Sorakh28 (21:59:01): Mark: Those two are a handful compared to the rest of my crew, but they've been with me the longest.
Sara Jaye (22:02:12): Phoenix: *nods* I guess I'm lucky only one of mine is a huge handful...the other two are pretty well-behaved.
Sorakh28 (22:04:09): Mark: ...Do I dare ask?
Sara Jaye (22:08:01): Phoenix: Let's just say I've never had good luck with birds. Even the ones who let me catch them and train them. *Gallade and Feraligatr can come out of their balls, but Farfetch'd? Not so much*
Sorakh28 (22:09:32): Mark: Ah, apparently the opposite from Ash, if I read Delia's letters correctly.
Sara Jaye (22:10:04): Phoenix: Birds like him, yeah. He told me about his Pidgeot...
Sorakh28 (22:12:03): Mark: I'm more interested in his Noctowl. Apparently, it's one of those "shinies".
Sara Jaye (22:12:27): Phoenix: Oh, like Apollo's Skitty! And a Swablu Trucy once took care of.
Sorakh28 (22:14:19): Minerva: *MAAAAARK THIS IS BORING TALK*
Mark: I'm sorry, excuse me- Minnie, please get off.
Sara Jaye (22:15:06): Phoenix: *feels a certain duck's Pokeball rocking* Sounds like she wants some attention...
Gallade: *in the background, STARES at Pokeball*
Sorakh28 (22:15:37): Mark: ...Is it safe to let them out in the hospital?
Sara Jaye (22:17:16): Phoenix: I got special permission for Gallade, so he could watch over Ash and Red and Gary a bit...but it might be time for him to go back. *recalls the Pokemon*
Sorakh28 (22:18:28): Mark: Right. ...Now that I think about it, Gallade is one of the Pokémon capable of Mega-Evolution.
Sara Jaye (22:19:15): Phoenix: He is, yes...my mentor told me some time ago. *technically, his mentor in Maya's body, but still*
Sorakh28 (22:21:49): Mark: I was surprised to hear there was two for Charizard, actually. Right, Minnie?
Minerva: *growls softly*
Sara Jaye (22:22:22): Phoenix: I wonder how that came to be. *smiles*
Sorakh28 (21:30:31): Mark: *shrugs* Even historians aren't sure about that themselves.
Sara Jaye (21:31:58): Phoenix: I know one of them is part-dragon type...I wonder if Charizard's ancestor was a pure dragon-type.
Sorakh28 (21:33:26): Mark: That IS what's currently debated. I dunno, I'm too busy being an Aura Guardian to follow Pokémon anthropology.
Sara Jaye (21:33:57): Phoenix: I bet the historians will figure it out someday. *laughs*
Sorakh28 (21:34:55): Mark: Hehe...
Minerva: *starts rubbing her cheek against Mark's*
Mark: Minnie...
Sara Jaye (21:35:32): Phoenix: She's such a sweetheart. *thinks of how Feraligatr was as a Croconaw*
Sorakh28 (21:38:21): Mark: Yeah, even back as a Charmander, even. When Ash was newly born, it was like she was also his mother. *smiles*
Sara Jaye (21:39:10): Phoenix: ...that's so cute. When I first took Trucy in, Gallade was really protective of her. *probably sensed how shaken she was after Zak disappeared...*
Sorakh28 (21:40:24): Mark: Mmm. Pokémon can be seen as an extention of their trainers, after all.
Sara Jaye (21:41:04): Phoenix: ...especially when their trainers are parents. *sigh*
Sorakh28 (21:45:01): Mark: True. And when you have twins to take care... it's a good thing Rusty had his Pokémon to help him and Cherry, I don't know how they managed to take care of Red and Leaf at the same time.
Sara Jaye (21:46:33): Phoenix: *chuckles* Yeah, babies and little kids can be even harder. Trucy was eight when I adopted her.
Sorakh28 (21:46:57): Mark: Did she adjusted to the changes well?
Sara Jaye (21:47:59): Phoenix: As well as any kid could after what she'd just dealt with...she was kind of quiet for a while, and she had some trouble sleeping the first few nights.
Sorakh28 (21:49:31): Mark: *nods* Yes, change can be hard on someone... when I left for Kalos, apparently Ash was unconsollable for days. ...I still feel guilty for it/
Sara Jaye (21:50:35): Phoenix: At least he knew where you were going, though. Trucy...her biological dad just up and disappeared on her.
Sorakh28 (21:52:08): Mark: ...Oh. That's... yeah, that would be hard on an eight years old. *he rubs his neck*
Sara Jaye (21:53:14): Phoenix: Luckily, it didn't mess her up as badly as I feared. She took to me pretty quick, and just last year... *sighs* I'm still waiting for the right moment to tell her and Apollo about their mom.
Sorakh28 (21:54:25): Mark: Secrets can be hard to keep, I know.
Sara Jaye (21:55:35): Phoenix: Part of me wonders if I'm just being an idiot...I mean, Apollo's been so alone for most of his life aside from his best friend, and Trucy would love to know she has a brother. There's no reason NOT to tell them.
Sorakh28 (21:56:05): Mark: ...It could be that you're scared it might end badly.
Sara Jaye (21:56:56): Phoenix: ...maybe. I mean, what if they resent their mother for never coming back to them? ...she's afraid of that, too, actually.
Sorakh28 (21:57:41): Mark: And that's something you have to proceed with caution.
Sara Jaye (21:59:00): Phoenix: Especially with Apollo...neither he or Trucy show their real feelings easily, but when Apollo's really upset or hurt, he just...shuts them off.
Sorakh28 (22:01:36): Mark: *winces* That... doesn't exactly sound healthy.
Sara Jaye (22:02:14): Phoenix: It isn't... *thinks of the last case*
Sorakh28 (22:05:12): Mark: ...I do hope Apollo's got support. I know it's similar to how Red tends to be stoic...
Sara Jaye (22:06:53): Phoenix: He does. He's got me, and everyone else at the agency, and Clay. ...he's getting better about opening up, I think. Admitting when he isn't fine.
Sorakh28 (22:08:47): Mark: *nods* That's good. I just hope Red doesn't end up being that way himself, he's got a lot on his shoulders being Kanto's Champion, after all...
Sara Jaye (22:09:33): Phoenix: ...me too. He became Champion so young, too. I've heard of older Champions who feel weighed down now and then, it must be even worse for a kid.
Sorakh28 (22:13:01): Mark: ...Hopefully he's got a support system himself. And I do hope Russell keeps in touch with him.
Sara Jaye (22:13:29): Phoenix: I think he'll be okay with Ash and Gary here, and Apollo's made an effort to reach out to him.
Sorakh28 (22:15:56): Mark: ...Is...I see. *and there's this smile that's definitely like Ash's, this time.* Of course. Apollo must've seen himself in Red.
Sara Jaye (22:16:29): Phoenix: *oh, he notices the resemblance* I think so...both of them have come dangerously close to losing a loved one.
Sorakh28 (22:18:27): Mark: *oh, that makes him drop the smile* ...That... makes sense...
Sara Jaye (22:19:36): Phoenix: ...we've all been there, of course. *Athena, fighting so hard despite her trauma to save Simon the day before his execution. Phoenix himself, thinking Edgeworth AND Maya had died on two separate occasions...*
Sorakh28 (22:20:17): Mark: ...It's not a fun experience.
Sara Jaye (22:20:42): Phoenix: This is why trainers, guardians, and lawyers fight. To make sure they never lose the ones they love.
Sorakh28 (22:22:47): Mark: *nods* Right on the nose, there, Mr. Wright.
Sara Jaye (20:43:26): Phoenix: I feel like this is tied for the most important trial I've ever had...three kids are depending on me. *sigh*
Sorakh28 (20:45:48): Mark: ...I believe you can do it.
Sara Jaye (20:46:29): Phoenix: Thanks, Mark. My team and I won't leave a single stone unturned in finding the real culprit...and we'll make them wish they were never born.
Sorakh28 (20:48:16): Mark: *smiles* As expected of the Wright Anything Agency. ...Look, I'd love to chat more, but I have a limit to a call before I need to start paying, so, if you'll excuse me...
Sara Jaye (20:48:49): Phoenix: That's fine. I should get back to my investigation and go over my notes...I'd also like to pay Misty another visit.
Sorakh28 (20:49:32): Mark: Well then, it's been a pleasure, Mr. Wright. Thank you for everything, and farewell.
Sara Jaye (20:50:51): Phoenix: Any time, Mark. *smiles as they hang up*
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Date: 2017-09-11 06:46 pm (UTC)BTW, when you're done with writing up the Gary and Red RP, I'll use the Juniethena scene as a buffer for later in the afternoon. Then we can add the Claypollo stuff.
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Date: 2017-09-11 08:06 pm (UTC)Works with me!