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Post by Nadine Durand on Feb 14, 2020 17:38:16 GMT
Quest: Surf Training Participants: Nadine Durand Words: 201
“Alright, Scoria. I know we can do this.” Nadine placed her hand over the Lapras’ long neck, her fingers caressing the moist skin in comfort. They were learning how to surf, or to be more specific, Scoria was learning how to surf with Nadine sitting on top of her back. She was the newest member to Nadine’s team, and they were still building trust with each other. That meant some level of patience was needed, on both their parts.
They were at the ‘kiddie pool’ in the Training Grounds, which was a very large area of water, despite its name. Obstacles stood in their way, everything from pool floaties to artificially manufactured waves. It was their goal to get to the other side, while receiving the best score possible.
Nadine sat on top of Scoria’s shell, the tips of her toes barely touching the water below her. She wore a bright purple bathing suit that covered her entire torso, but bared her arms and legs. She needed to be able to watch her muscles move. “Are you ready?” She looked down at her Pokemon partner, who was looking straight ahead. “Let’s go, Scoria!” They moved forward, darting obstacles from either direction.
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Post by Nadine Durand on Feb 14, 2020 17:39:02 GMT
Quest: Surf Training Participants: Nadine Durand Words: 204
They were less than half way through when the Lapras hit a buoy, and Nadine ended up flying off of her partner’s back, and into the water. Luckily, she was quite skilled at swimming, and after a moment, she resurfaced in front of Scoria. “That didn’t go as expected, did it?” She wasn’t angry or frustrated, but simply calculating as to how they could avoid making the same mistake again. The ocean, after all, was likely to be less forgiving than this practice pool, which was constantly being monitored to ensure everyone’s safety, human and Pokemon alike.
“Let’s go back to the beginning.” They did so, Nadine swimming next to Scoria instead of on her back this time. Once they made it to the start of their assigned training section, Nadine gently climbed on to the shell on her partner’s back, wiggling until she felt that she was sitting securely on her chosen spot. “Let’s go a bit slower this time. Take the time you need in order to avoid the obstacles.”
Nadine leaned forward, and Scoria began moving again, this time at a slower pace. They made it past the halfway point, which was farther than she’d gone before. They were making progress!
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Post by Nadine Durand on Feb 14, 2020 17:51:41 GMT
Quest: Surf Training Participants: Nadine Durand Words: 212
An unexpected wave seemed to catch Scoria by surprise, causing her to tilt her body to the right, shoving her trainer off of her back. Nadine once again landed in the water, though this time was significantly less rough than the first. She still counted that as progress, if nothing else. Her Lapras looked down at her, an almost sad expression in her eyes. She knew that Scoria was genuinely trying, and for the effort, Nadine gave her a bright smile in return. It was okay, they would just try again. That was what the training was for, after all. They were supposed to make their mistakes here.
“Come on, Scoria. I think we’re getting closer to mastering this!” She petted the large Pokemon’s side, before starting to make her way to the front of the pool again. Her Lapras followed, her head held high once again. Good, they needed to be confident and optimistic. They would never reach any of their goals otherwise. Confidence was key.
For the third time, Nadine climbed on Scoria’s back. This time, she straightened her spine, holding onto the spiky parts of her Lapras’ shell. They would get it this time.
And with that, Scoria darted forward once again, this time dodging the obstacles with ease.
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Post by Jenesis on Feb 14, 2020 20:38:09 GMT
Congratulations! Your thread is complete and now locked. Nadine Durand Your thread has been locked. For completing the Surf Training Quest, you receive 150 pen, 3 Rare Candies, and the ability to ride Scoria the Lapras on water routes.
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