[ti]open[/ti]004. Golden Gift

There was really no way it wasn't the guy from the con- Verai looked exactly the same, save for the armor, array of shadows around him that didn't match the ambient lighting, and the cat ears atop his head. "Sir," He repeated, trying to get the butler's attention. "I'm afraid I already know how to catch pokemon. But, I'm grateful for Lady Toddigan's consideration all the same."

The butler regarded him. "Catching pokemon is a rather trivial task, of course." He said, and then immediately proceeded with the explanation. "Pokemon were long said to have only appeared in tall grass, where they would hide and ambush those passing by- but here, pokemon are quite adept at appearing wherever they would like. Tall grass, short grass, even the dusty streets of Briarbane."

He gestured behind them, at the settlement's entrance. "When facing off against wild pokemon, the goal is- quite naturally- to lessen their health, without suffering much damage to your own. In that way, getting creative with attacks and conditions can mean the difference between a new companion, and- well."

Verai was clearly torn, not wanting to be rude to someone just doing their job, but- He couldn't say how many pokemon he'd caught over his rather short tenure. "Thank you. I- I'm sure the Lady is-"

The butler took in a breath, and seemed to straighten further, somehow. "There- you can see a wild pokemon. Why don't you two try and catch them yourselves? Lady Toddigan has given me a Golden Pokeball to assist you with this." He said, dispersing one to both Verai and Astrum.