What is Home? [Erik]

[Lydian Bellecourt]

Lydian cocked his head to the side at the statement. He couldn't always be the one doing the protecting? Nonsense! He was a fine specimen of an Alpha, and it was an Alpha's job to protect and ensure the survival of his pack. Granted, Lydian didn't have a pack, he just had his own Pokemon and he had Erik, but it was a moot point! He was hardly going to leave Erik alone to suffer in pain! "I can though. I have to. I'm your protector now. I can protect you." He paused, trying to come up with a way to explain this that wouldn't likely freak the poor Sableye Gijinka out. "I want to protect you," he stressed, deciding to leave out the part about how much his instincts were driving that. Smiling softly as the hand was presented to him, he gently took it in both of his and laid a tender kiss to the back of it. "Thank you," he murmured, the word unfamiliar in his mouth and a little rusty from the lack of use, but he ignored it to instead begin gently licking Erik's wound. His arms, lifted as they were to gently cradle the Sableye Gijinka's hand, shifted slightly to gently press the boy to his body as both an anchor and a silent warning to Merlin to behave himself if he didn't want a good grueling training session with his Trainer. Merlin gulped softly, skittering forward to present himself to the strange boy, silently wondering why he was so special but wisely choosing not to voice his opinion about the matter again, not with the Houndoom Gijinka already on edge and waiting for him to slip up.

OOC:
They're so cute I'm gonna die. <3

Team-

Lancelot ~ Ragnarok ~ Mordred ~ Merlin

[erik]

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[atrb=valign,top][STYLE=background-color: #6E6A6B; font-family: courier new; color: #000000; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 6px;]OH NO I'VE SAID TOO MUCH[/style][STYLE=background-color: #EFF8F2; font-size: 10px; padding: 5px; text-align: justify; color: #3A2C2F;]It wasn't that Erik didn't want the protecting, on the other hand, he really did cherish it. But what he didn't like was the thought of Lydian constantly putting himself in danger. What's gonna happen to Erik if Lydian got himself in to something he can't get out of? Erik wasn't about to let that happen, and though he thought that, he simply let Lydian's words go by uncontested. But inwardly he made a promise to himself that he wasn't about to just stand by the next time Lydian jumps in, not if he coiuld do anything about it. Gladly settling against Lydian's heat, Erik instead turned his attention to the Skorupi, cautiously but gently running a hand across the top of the small scorpion Pokemon's head. "Why I haven't I seen you before? You're a stealthy one aren't you?" Erik gently asked, if only because he didn't want to freak the Skorupi out. Whilst he wanted Lydian to spend probably all his time with him now that he got him, Erik also recognized the rather selfish thought, and didn't want to alienate his Pokemon away from him. So the guy curbed that thought as he tried to make sure the Skorupi get that. Twisting his body a little so he could face Lydian without cricking his neck, the guy settled back down against the pillows, and then tilted a little to face his eyes at Lydian. "What's the little guy's name? And go easy on him. I'm sure he didn't mean it." [/style]

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[Lydian Bellecourt]

Lydian liked the feeling of Erik's warmth against him, though he was careful to keep only a part of his attention diverted to maintaining a soft, contented growl, the other part entirely focused on settling Erik and treating the wound.

Merlin snorted, puffing himself up at the touch. Now that he had established that this boy was no longer a threat to his Trainer, he saw no real point in acting so rashly. Instead, he skittered off to go hunting for more threats out in the room, mostly looking for any Spinarak who were here. Those filthy spiders could all die horrible deaths that they all deserved!

Lydian gently pulled Erik close to his chest, smiling as he gently released the hand he felt he had throughly nursed. "Merlin there likes cleaning the place out of Bug Pokemon. He probably wasn't around in the room for you to see him before." He then leaned in and nuzzled Erik softly. "And just so you know, he did mean it and a healthy dose of fear might help him do something like not piss off a nest of Beedrill or something."

OOC:
Who would have thought Lydian liked cuddles?

Team-

Lancelot ~ Ragnarok ~ Mordred ~ Merlin

[erik]

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[atrb=valign,top][STYLE=background-color: #6E6A6B; font-family: courier new; color: #000000; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 6px;]OH NO I'VE SAID TOO MUCH[/style][STYLE=background-color: #EFF8F2; font-size: 10px; padding: 5px; text-align: justify; color: #3A2C2F;]The Skorupi amused Erik, such a tiny little thing yet so indignant on hunting down things which Erik supposed the bug type could see as a threat. Amused eyes followed the bug as it scuttled away, before Erik let out a soft sigh when he felt Lydian pull him closer. The guy snuggled closer, scrutinizing the red but less throbbing hand, before resting it around Lydian's arm that was wrapped around his waist. Turning backwards a little, the guy grinned, his eyes automatically drifting shut at the pleasant feeling of Lydian nuzzling him. "You should've named him Arthur instead of Merlin." Erik commented with a chuckle, referring to the knight who Merlin the magician helped. Amusing, how such a tiny thing could be so fearless that Lydian could think he would accidentially disturb Beedrills, but Erik guessed that since the small one would eventually evolve in to an imposing Drapion, it shouldn't be that bad. Rolling over so he could drape himself on top of Lydian, the guy rested his chin on Lydian's chest, idly playing with the other guy's shirt as he bit his lip, and then asked. "Do you think we could go to Aether tomorrow?" the guy cautiously asked, not at all sure how soon was soon for Lydian to venture in to a busy market like Aether. [/style]

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[Lydian Bellecourt]

Lydian liked feeling Erik close to him. It made him feel... happy. As if his past didn't matter anymore. As if his future didn't matter either. He tucked Erik in closer, growling that soft little contented growl of his. "I named him Merlin since Arthur was not as associated with the end of the world. All of my team names have associations with doom or prophecy. Lancelot was the knight whose love for Arthur's wife brought the kingdom to its knees. Ragnarok is a mythological end of the world. Mordred was the son of Arthur and his sister, and he was the one to ultimately kill Arthur. Merlin was said to have predicted a great many things." He then paused as a dark shadow leapt in through the empty space, a threatening growl building in his throat until the source stepped into the light. A slender female Absol, her coloring unusual in that it was all tinged with red, padded up to them, something clutched tightly in her mouth. He gently reached out a hand to stroke her head. "Hello Delphi," he murmured softly to the young Absol, "did you have a good roam?"

She let out a quiet sound of agreement, rearing up and placing one paw on the bed to carefully stare at Erik for a long moment before nodded and placing what she had brought back with her on his chest. A single Pecha berry sat on his chest there, and the corners of Lydian's lips twitched upwards into a smile. "Delphi, like her namesake, is quite famous among my team for being able to see the future. I guess she must have accepted you into our little family since she brought you that." The Absol let out a quiet noise of agreement, her eyes glittering in the moonlight. This would be a good mate for her Trainer, she could already see it.

OOC:
Effing. Shiny. Absol. Bitches. *shot*

Team-

Lancelot ~ Ragnarok ~ Mordred ~ Merlin ~ Delphi

[erik]

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[atrb=valign,top][STYLE=background-color: #6E6A6B; font-family: courier new; color: #000000; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 6px;]OH NO I'VE SAID TOO MUCH[/style][STYLE=background-color: #EFF8F2; font-size: 10px; padding: 5px; text-align: justify; color: #3A2C2F;]He listened to Lydian's explanation with a frown on his face, not at all liking how morbid all his name choices were. Did he think he was going to end? or something along those lines? Not at all liking that thought, the guy was distracted when the shadow jumping through caught his attention, instinctively curling closer to Lydian when he growled. It wasn't until the Absol made herself known, did Erik relaxed, watching with an absent minded smile as his companion reached out to stroke the unusually colored Absol. Watching the gentle beast with his interested sapphire blue eyes, the guy's eyes widened and blinked in surprise when she left the Pecha berry on his chest. Not knowing if he should feel surprised or honored, Erik gave a shy smile at Lydian's explanation of being accepted. As it was, the time the Absol took in scrutinizing Erik had him blushing, and he stammered out an awkward "T-thanks." as he picked up the Pecha berry, and flashed another grin at Delphi, and reached out to pet her cautiously, sitting up crossed legged as he did so. Turning back to Lydian, his eyes were back to its questioning light as he nudged at Lydian with his leg gently. "Well, can we go Aether tomorrow?" [/style]

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[Lydian Bellecourt]

Delphi fixed her deep, knowing gaze on her Trainer for a long moment until the Houndoom Gijinka huffed and nudged Erik encouragingly. "You should probably eat that berry if she saw fit to bring it all the way here for you," he murmured softly. "She must have seen that Merlin would hit you and wanted to counteract any poison that might have been there." Delphi nodded in confirmation, letting out a soft sigh of contentment as the small boy stroked her fur. She liked this boy. He was a kind one, which was exactly what Lydian needed. That was why she was one of his favorites on the team despite the fact that she was weak. She knew how to take care of him, and that was what mattered. Deciding to leave them to their play, she instead padded downstairs to look after the other Pokemon. Merlin would need to be pulled out of the wall and dressed down, Mordred given some berries, Lancelot some encouragement, and Ragnarok some exercise. Not to mention there were some newcomers here, which would cause her to depart from the normal routine. Still though, if the boy made her Trainer happy, she would happily deal with whatever it was she needed to deal with downstairs.

Lydian leaned in to nuzzle Erik again in case he felt hurt by Delphi's leave. "Don't mind her, she's just going downstairs to take care of the other Pokemon," he murmured softly. His eyes were soft, molten rubies twirling in their depths as he thought about the question. "I suppose..." he muttered finally. "After all, if we don't, Delphi will likely chase us out of the house again so she can clean up a little and restock our berries without having to worry about Ragnarok eating them all."

OOC:
Effing. Shiny. Absol. Bitches. *shot*

Team-

Lancelot ~ Ragnarok ~ Mordred ~ Merlin ~ Delphi

[erik]

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[atrb=valign,top][STYLE=background-color: #6E6A6B; font-family: courier new; color: #000000; font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 6px;]OH NO I'VE SAID TOO MUCH[/style][STYLE=background-color: #EFF8F2; font-size: 10px; padding: 5px; text-align: justify; color: #3A2C2F;]Glancing questioningly at Lydian, the guy blinked at the words, and then looked down at the berry, before shrugging and popping it in to hi smouth. No harm to eat it, and he was a little hungry anyway. Licking his lips to rid themselves of any juice when he was done, the guy glanced at the leaving Absol, and then down at Lydian when he spoke again to explain the dark creature's departure. Easily leaning in to Lydian's warmth again when Lydian nuzzled him, the guy hummed in contentment, and then squealed happily when Lydian agreed. "Thank you Lydian!" he chirped up happily, more or less tackling the guy and hugging him around his neck as he tucked his head against Lydian's chest, nuzzling it happily. Not that he didn't like the place, but before Erik had left, he had left the two eggs Chaos had recently sired at his place, and he was beginning to worry about the eggs. Reaching up to kiss Lydian's jawline, he crawled slightly higher to press another chaste kiss on Lydian's lips this time. "Delphi has too much work to do with you bunch around." Erik commented at Lydian's last words, and threw a thoughtful look in the direction in which the Absol had padded away. "Maybe I should offer to help her sometimes..." Eevee eggs x2 : 1/10 [/style]

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[Lydian Bellecourt]

Lydian was surprised at how much force Erik could exert when he wanted to. The squeal had been his only warning before he was thrown on his back on the bed, Erik's arms around his neck as the boy nuzzled his chest in delight. He chuckled and instinctively leaned down to place a kiss on Erik's hair. "Anything for you," he murmured, part of his heart twinging in surprise when he found that he meant it entirely. Apparently... his Houndoom side found it perfectly acceptable for him to do whatever it took to please this boy. That was... surprising when Lydian thought of how, in the past, his instincts told him to take almost any newcomer as a threat to his dominance and to react accordingly to re-establish it. But yet Erik triggered none of these reflexes. Letting off a soft growl of contentment at the feel of Erik's lips pressing against his jaw, he met Erik's lips with his own, moving them softly against his and then tucking the boy in close. "She doesn't mind it, really," he stated in a gentle tone, nuzzling Erik's hair softly. "She usually actually comes with us when we leave, it's only maybe once a week she stays behind to clean." He liked the feel of Erik pressed into his body. It was so much better than even feeling Delphi curl up beside him at night.

OOC:
... Part of me finds it vaguely amusing that their Gijinka sides aren't compatible. Houndooms are Field types... and Sableyes Human-like. OH WELL, THEY'RE CUTE, SO IT DOESN'T MATTER.

Team-

Lancelot ~ Ragnarok ~ Mordred ~ Merlin ~ Delphi