[Elizabeth Waters]

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Elizabeth crossed her arms and gazed out over the water. She'd spent a few days in Bass now and thus far things had been interesting. Now it felt like it was time for a bit of exploration. The ranger had always fancied herself a rather versatile pokemon rider however she rarely spent much time on the water. Flying was her true passion and racing or leisurely riding over the land was always pleasant, but the open waters weren't something one really came across often.

Back home there had been few islands and the waters were treacherous, traveling them often required knowing certain techniques to make it safely. Also mapping the waters wasn't a common practice, typically you traveled straight through without stopping or remained close to shore. Really exploring the seas just wasn't something the girl had ever really focused on. 

With little else to do for the moment and no where specific to be, why not take a little time off just to see what this little channel between the mainland and the island had to offer? The girl had come prepared with a bit of diving gear if necessary and lots of warm clothing. The weather wasn't exactly wonderful and the season was just wrong but she was never one to put things off just because it was a little cold. And she did after all have her pokemon to help.

The ranger tossed two pokeballs toward the water releasing the two water types within. Drago raised himself up full height looking quite menacing as gyarados tended to do. Lavender trilled and happily splashed in the chilly water completely content in the lower temperatures. Sure she only needed one to ride but it made things easier if she could be flexible. Liz was also accompanied by Raya, per usual, Cecylia, Ayla and Damara. Having the flying grass types and the electric mouse ought to handle anything these waters might throw at them. 

The ranger beckoned to Drago who lowered his head and allowed the girl to climb aboard. Cecylia remained perched on Liz's shoulder while Raya jumped down to Lavender's shell. Ayla and Damara took to the air after the group and the ranger directed the gyarados onward out into the icy waters. Sure she could be flying but the whole purpose was to be riding with her surfers today. The grass fliers just made things easier as they didn't require their own transportation. 

Liz smiled at her group as they set out and gently stroked Cecylia's cheek causing the pikachu to give a happy 'chuuu'. "Okay guys, let's see what we can find."

Participants: Elizabeth Waters
Chain Level: 1
Plot Prompts: Treasure Hunting, Looking for Secrets

[Jae]

A random event has occurred!

What will you do?

Elizabeth Waters

For a while, there didn't seem to be anything, really. The icy waters had stilled a lot of the Pokemon activity that may otherwise have been going on then. However, in the distance under the water, you see a reddish light seems to be sparkling. What is it?

[Elizabeth Waters]

The chill of winter still gripped the waterways and many pokemon it seemed weren't interested in messing with any trainer and her team. They progressed in quiet silence just listening to the water as the two water types passed through it with ease. The ranger sighed as she leaned in against Drago, giving the gyarados a pat. Even he was finding the swim relaxing.

Lavender suddenly trilled and caught her trainer's eye. The lapras had been watching the dark waters beneath them when she'd spotted the odd red light. Liz leaned over Drago's side looking to the purple water type with interest. Lavender dipped her head then suddenly dove under the waters to investigate.

"Hey careful down there, let me know if there's anything of interest."

The ranger instructed as she watched the lapras sink further under the waters. A glowing red light could indicate a starmie or the less pleasant tentacool and their line. Or perhaps it was some lost treasure, people were always loosing things at sea. For the moment they'd wait and see what Lavender could tell them.

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[Jae]

A random event has occurred!

What will you do?

Elizabeth Waters

Beneath the waves into the dark water, the Lapras would see that the lights were neither a Starmie or a treasure... but a rather strange sight. A large cluster of Galarian Corsola and Cursola were clustered together around the remains of what appeared to be half of a sunken ship. Their ghostly eyes shined in the water ominously, but they did not attack the Lapras just yet.... It was just... creepy. 

[Elizabeth Waters]

"It's part of a sunken ship, but it appears to be protected by some strange corsola and cursola?"

The cool, crystal clear mental voice of the lapras was picked up by the telepathic ranger as she described the sight below. Elizabeth frowned wondering if the ship was worth investigating. She'd rather not disturb the a pokemon habitate if she could avoid it but who knows what one might discover in the remains of such a ship.

"Keep your distance, perhaps they'll be receptive to letting us check things out?"

Liz pulled on the oxygen tank she borrowed and instructed the fliers to remain there. The young woman leaned in close to Drago's cranial crest as he dropped down under the waves. The ranger kept a firm grip on the gyarados as they sank down to Lavender's depth.

It certainly was a creepy sight. The ghostly coral pokemon didn't seem too bothered by their presence but that could always change. The ranger kept her pair where they were at and briefly broke her telepathic connection with her team. Attempting to connect with wild pokemon was tricky and they weren't always receptive to a human's telepathic link and doing so drained her more than when she was connected to her teammates.

"Hello..."

She reached out cautiously not wanting to startle them. Lavender and Drago looked at one another and watched the ghost coral closely. Without their connection to Liz the two weren't sure what was going to happen and wanted to be ready for anything.

"We don't mean you any harm, we just wanted to explore the ship, unless it's your home, then we'll just be on our way."

Liz explained hoping to come across as non threatening. She wasn't sure if they'd heard her and watched closely for a response or some sign whether they'd allow them to proceed, or would attack them to force them to leave.

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[Jae]

A random event has occurred!

What will you do?

Elizabeth Waters

The Corosla and Cursola seemed to shift around a bit uneasily at the sight of a human, but they kept calm, quiet. Finally, one of them answered with a soft cry. "If you do not harm us, we will not harm you! Beware this human thing, though... we seen.... much sadness here..." It answered back. How exactly a Cursola could sense anything, exactly, was up for debate, but still. If you proceed inwards you will find the bridge of the ship was in tatters with an old half sail torn to pieces. The floorboards had seaweed and various other things growing up out of it. The "interior" or rather what was left of it, was probably much more interesting to look into.