the end of a nightmare

[There's something-- different about Luca when he comes onto the feed today.

Maybe it's the silver scales fanning up from the back of his neck and around his collarbones, and dotting his face and arms (as well as many other-- less visible places). Maybe it's the fact he is, actually, dressed down - in a t-shirt and a pair of jeans he bought from Celadon's store, and looking pretty awkward out of his usual wear.

Maybe it's the fact he's leaking. There's water dripping down his scales and skin, as well as off of his hair. Instead of holding his PokéGear, he's let his Audino film for today. He looks more than a little tired, too.]

...I thought it was strange for the locals to start growing horns and scales and things, but I didn't realize it could infect us too. [He tried tending to a few infected NPCs, but-- couldn't really figure out the cause. As for people he's seen on the network--] Um... Some people, I've noticed, have red splotches and others have yellow... You can probably use fire and electricity-based attacks then, right?

[The only reason he's deducted this, though, is as he shows; when he opens his mouth to speak, he gets a wide-eyed look and turns his head; water spits out of his mouth, much like a Water Gun, and he looks sick again.]

Um... Sorry. Anyway, I hope everyone stays safe and gets better soon. It seems like Pokémon who are the opposite of whatever you have really don't like you [he glances at his Pokéballs and sighs, evidently not happy that his Charmander's become more hostile] and I'm going to bet that it's the same for ones that don't have trainers.

[He scratches at his scales, then wipes some condensation off of his face and slumps his shoulders.]

...I'm going to go lie down for a bit. Sorry for such a long ramble. I don't even know what I'm really saying anymore. [Time to address the cameraman.] Doctor, that's enough.

[With that, the feed goes out. Seasickness was bad enough; having it on land is even worse.]

[OOC: ICly, it'll be about two hours until he gets to replies.]

[Hello, Route! You get the pleasant scene of Violet City again - he would've moved on by now if not for the ruins south of it, which he's been tediously exploring and training in - as well as Luca looking, well. A little beaten up. A Buneary's sitting further back with a Sentret, the former giving Luca a dirty (?) look as the latter sort of naps, and --

Well, it's about those two, at any rate.]

Um... According to the teacher at the school here [because he's just. been checking on a few things. okay?] Scout - my Sentret - she should've evolved by now... but she hasn't. She's certainly strong enough, I think... Is it possible for Pokémon to delay their own evolutions?

[He pauses, then yelps as the Buneary makes its way over (after setting the Sentret down carefully, of course) and punches Luca's shoulder.]

Spada--! Can it wait? [Foot tapping, mister. Hurry it up.] We'll be staying in Violet for a little longer. Just go back to Scout, okay? And make sure Minor's not taking things from the Pokémart again. Or from anyone, actually.

[Once that's gone, Luca sighs and slumps his shoulders.]

...My egg hatched a little less than a week ago, and all he's done is bully me. I think he's trying to tell me looking at the ruins is a waste of time, but... I think it's all very interesting... Also, I've heard there are strange Pokémon to be found there? I haven't seen any myself, but if any of you have, I'd like a little more information on the matter.

[And off goes the 'Gear! Those in Violet can find they're missing a few small items, courtesy of one kleptomaniac Teddiursa soon followed by a Buneary dragging the culprit away -- with none of the items being given back nope why would he do that, or find Luca sitting outside of the gym with his Audino, getting a little patched up/sassed at and he will actually return stolen items if one does get pickpocketed by his bear.

Or both, actually.]