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[bestsweater]

[There is a giant, living boulder...thing on campus. It's snake-like in appearance and is just kind of milling about, sticking its giant rock nose into bushes, peering into second-story windows, leaving the campus lawn all torn up in its wake. Hey man, you can't be a massive stone-serpent and not leave a some kind of trail. It's around various places all day, and very clearly seems to be giving the place a once-over.

One might easily ignore the young man that accompanies this gargantuan creature (or is it the other way around?) if not for the fact that he is wearing an obnoxious shade of bright orange. Still, it might take you a few moments to notice him, given the sheer size of his rock-like companion. He carries a backpack, and a map which he refers to every so often.

What is most interesting about this duo, perhaps, is the fact that they seem to be actively conversing, albeit in different languages. Occasionally this mysterious arrival hitches a ride on his stony friend along their self-guided tour. It's obvious that they're evaluating the school with a sort of non-verbal running commentary, perhaps looking for a familiar face or two.

>>FIGHT
>>PkMn
>>ITEM
>>RUN

THE CHOICE IS YOURS.]

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[bestsweater.livejournal.com]

[Luckily, Brock is observant and catches Blacky's waving out of the corner of his eye. In the next instant, he has clambered down his giant rock snake and landed hard on the ground.

He straightens up and adjusts his sweater.]

Uh...hello!

[umbreon-blacky.livejournal.com]

!

[That Onix... That dark complexion, those squinty eyes...!]

You look just like your father. Ah, I mean, hello there! Goodness, what brings you all the way out here?

[bestsweater.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't quite catch that first part, and extends a hand.]

Brock. I'm...ah...visiting some friends.

[umbreon-blacky.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I've heard plenty about you! I am a bit of a fan of the Kanto League. [sniffs his hand wait I mean She accepts the hand, being super-self-conscious about having it be the right firmness and everything.]

Did you perhaps need help finding your way around?

[bestsweater.livejournal.com]

Really?

[It is a good strong handshake.]

We certainly wouldn't mind if you're offering. Are you a teacher here, Miss...?

[umbreon-blacky.livejournal.com]

Of course! With all the gym leaders who come and go here, it's hard not to want to find out all about the rest of the Leagues as well.

You can call me Blacky. And does your Onix go by any particular name?

[bestsweater.livejournal.com]

Nice to meet you, Miss Blacky. And he's just Onix.

[Yes folks. Brock is one of THOSE trainers.]