Mun, really. I thought you'd have more sense than that.

[unova_champ]

 A womanizer? Me? Hah! I wouldn't go that far, you know. I just can't help admiring the beauties that inhabit the Unova region and beyond. Officer Jenny can arrest me anytime she wants *cough*.

Oh, and Nurse Joy? I might complain of some back pain sometime so I can see her. *wink* Then there is the beautiful champion, Cynthia. Ah, Sinnoh is blessed with such a strong and pretty champion. What?

I am not going on. What's an old man got in life these days? Heh, I just like to admire pretty things.

Comments

[gentle]

To claim you aren't a philanderer, and yet saying all that... How terrible.

[father warned him about men like this!!]

[unova_champ]

Hey, N. Long time no see. [He smirked.]

It's not terrible to admire all the lovely ladies of Unova, is it? I was only being light-hearted. I know I can never have any of them. [He sighed.]

How have you been?

[gentle]

Oh, I see. I was told I have the sense of humor of a Basculin, so I was unable to tell at first. It seems I still have much to learn after all...

I have been well, Former Champion.

[no he hasn't, but he's not about to talk about his clusterfuck of a life.]

I am currently searching for the other hero of Unova. And yourself?

[unova_champ]

Hey, it's alright, N. No offence taken. [He slapped the boy on the back.]

Former? You make me sound so old. But, I guess I am old now. [He laughed.] Still life left in the old dog though.

Oh, you mean Iris? Good luck with that. She's a tough one to catch.

[gentle]

Ah--!

[ERGH even if the man doesn't look it, alder's as strong as ever! N thinks he felt his ribs rattle for a moment there! it was a gesture of kindness, however, so he offers a small smile in return. it probably looks strange on him, to someone who's never seen him look like anything but a crazy asshole...]

I can see that. If it is any consolation, however, I don't think you're old. You certainly have more energy than many people my age.

[jfdkslfk!!!]

Not Iris! Hilbert! The real hero of Unova! He...left.

[unova_champ]

[Oh, he is a strong, big man. Sorry about that N. He doesn't know his own strength half the time.]

Thanks. It's nice to hear that.

Oh, Hilbert. Sorry about that. He left? I'm sorry to hear that.

[gentle]

[N wonders just how strong alder is. elite four marshall said he'd trained under him, and N's pretty sure that guy could wrestle down a feraligatr with his bare hands.

a shake of his head.]

He's looking for me. Ever since Team Plasma disbanded, things have been peaceful in Unova, however. Perhaps he will return...

[unova_champ]

[Alder is as strong as his Bouffelant. He can wrestle with an ox if he wanted.]

Was he close to you? I hope you can find him. Things have been peaceful and I've been grateful for that.

[gentle]

[N would be awed and amazed if he knew that. there are so many different kinds of strengths out there!]

I believe so. There are still many things about human relationships I don't understand. I have been learning, however, slowly but surely. It has been much easier now that Unova is peaceful once again. What have you been doing in this time, if I may ask?

[unova_champ]

Relationships, huh? Well, so far those haven't gone my way as you may know. [He sighed then smirked.] Women are such tricky things to understand.

If you ever get a girlfriend, treat her right and I'm sure she'll respect you the same way. [Advice, yep.]

I've been busy training and wandering the Unova region as I do.

[gentle]

Are they truly that complex? Concordia and Anthea were always very kind and direct with me, albeit somewhat distant. I liked them enough.

[of course, they were his sisters and he was a king, so of course they would be nice to him.]

I don't think I could handle something like a girlfriend, though. I have no idea where to even begin with such a thing.

[he hums in thought.]

Perhaps that very wanderlust of yours is why you have such a difficult time with you? Though the pursuit of strength and your devotion to Pokemon are wonderful things, it seems to me that women are selfish and want your undivided attention.

[his mun is the same way, so it must be true!]

[unova_champ]

The art of dating a woman is rather complex. I'm still trying to find my way around dating either Officer Jenny, Nurse Joy or.....Cynthia. [He smirked.]

[Then again, he had a grandson Benga so...]

Ah, I'm sure you'll be able to handle it in due time. Give yourself some credit, N. You're a handsome boy, a lot of girls like that face of yours I bet.

Perhaps. Wanderlust? [He laughed.] I didn't know it was called that. Heh. If girls don't float your boat then what about boys? [He shrugged. He wasn't opposed to that.]

Maybe if you understand your own kind better, you might have some more luck there?

[gentle]

Cynthia... A strong, well-rounded woman like that would be difficult to win over. Perhaps starting out slow, with trinkets women are fond of and subtle mating calls, would be a more effective approach?

[he wasn't kidding when he said he had no idea where to start with girls...

boys though... he taps his chin in thought. did mating calls not work on them?]

While I am grateful for your kind words, I must admit I never gave my attractiveness or lack thereof. I never found it important.

[his father once said not to worry about the face he can do nothing about and just work on that personality of his???]

Though admittedly, I never considered a relationship with the same sex either. Would common mating rituals not work on males?

[shallturnto]

...if I didn't know any better I'd say you were related to Brock.

[unova_champ]

Hm? Oh, hey Ashton, good to see you again! [He gave the boy a pat on the back.]

Brock? Who is he?

[shallturnto]

[Ash stumbles. Seriously Alder, dial down the strength a bit]

It's just Ash...

Brock's a friend I used to travel with. He kinda tried to flirt with every Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny we ran into until someone would drag him away.

Some think Alder and Brock are related XD

[unova_champ]

He did, did he? Smart man. [He let out a roar of laughter.]

Sounds like the kind of man I want to meet. You said used to. Did you and him part ways recently? Also, what kind of Pokemon did he have?

[unova_champ]

Oh, she is that and so much more. [He sighed. Oh, to meet with her and have dinner. That would be bliss.]

You should. Lots of girls dig a guy with a cool hairstyle. [Was he implying something? Perhaps.]

Or guys too. Common mating rituals? Uh.... [He blushed and....uh, how to reply?]

It's sort of different and I've never tried with a guy so....I'm sure it shouldn't be that hard.

i don't even know...

[roamin_emotion]

[Have someone pretty listening in. Clearly Mesprit doesn't get it and the Mun chose not to explain a damn thing - oh, to be naive.]

Oh, there's nothing wrong with liking and noticing pretty things. It seems to be a perfectly natural feeling to have, as I have it all the time! [Literally, given who she is and all.]

Re: i don't even know...

[unova_champ]

Of course, I quite agree and...aren't you a pretty little lady. What's your name, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm Alder, champion of the Unova region.

[roamin_emotion]

Oh, you're much too kind! [She giggles lightly.]

I'm Mesprit, the Being of Emotion from the Sinnoh region! It's nice to meet another champion, especially the one from Unova!

[unova_champ]

Mesprit, hm? Being of Emotion? That sounds like something important and pretty. [He smirked.]

You're from Sinnoh? How curious. I must say, I've never met a Sinnoh Pokemon before. But, you look like a person to me. [Confusion.]

[roamin_emotion]

Oh, it is important - the reason everyone has emotions is because of my gift to the world!

[She nods.] I'm glad I'm your first, but I hope I'm not the last! [Confusion is normal, as Pokemon usually aren't blessed to be able to appear human.] It's more comfortable, as well as safer, for me in this forme than as a Pokemon, especially when I encounter new friends. The last thing I want to do is to hurt anyone by accident.

[gentle]

Why not request a Pokemon battle? Surely, your feelings of admiration and longing would reach her through one of those?

[he really is just a kid still...]

Do many girls "dig" you because of your hairstyle? It's very eye-catching.

[hmmm...that seems to make him think a bit.]

I see! So if I presented Hilbert with a pile of shiny pebbles and perhaps offered him a nest to be on the safe side, he would understand my intentions?

[unova_champ]

Pokemon battle, huh? I could try that. Thanks, N. Maybe my battle prowess will win them over. [He grinned.]

My hair? Oh. It is? Why, thank you, N. I do love it and being out-going, I have to have a hairstyle that suits me. I like yours too. Green is very natural.

Uh. [He blinked.] Possibly? A nest? Ah, a home. Sure! I'm sure he'd like that, N.

[unova_champ]

I'm sure you won't hurt anyone. Not a cute person like you. [He smiled.]

[roamin_emotion]

As a Pokemon, I could and I would... even if I didn't mean to. It's something I can't control. [Sad face is sad.]

[unova_champ]

Hey, I don't believe you'd hurt anyone on purpose, Mesprit. Sometimes things happen that we can't control. You're a good person. [He wrapped an arm around her shoulder.

[roamin_emotion]

[The kind words do cheer her up a little, though her voice remains sad somewhat.]

I know I wouldn't want to hurt someone unless I have to, but... I can't stop my curse when I'm a Pokemon. [She pauses, just to give a bit of a relieved grin.] At least you're okay. Touching me right now won't hurt you or me at all!

[...Mesprit, do you even know how that all sounded?]

[unova_champ]

Touching you, hm? Well, that's ok then. [Alder knew how it sounded and kept it to himself. He was a gentleman after all. Yeah right.]

I'm glad you think I'm OK. [He grinned.]

[roamin_emotion]

Of course it's okay! I've learned to enjoy being touched, especially now that I can be! [Just let that keep you going for a while longer. Mesprit won't mind... because she probably already knows, as she's Psychic.]

Most Trainers and other humans that I've met have been okay too! [Given the place where the Mun sends her most of the time, they've been more than okay and enjoyed the chance to touch... but that's another story. X3] I guess I've been lucky to meet a lot of people like you, Alder!

[unova_champ]

Oh, I see. Well, that's good then. [He beamed and patted her gently on the shoulder.]