>>5703814>>5703820>>5703828(You) follow the river just down of the professor lab on a small trail, until you find a small sand bank.
Yeah, that place will do better than any. You've seen a fair share of wildlife on the way down. Pokemon have mostly kept to themselves - so close to a town, they know not to engage humans or are dealt with by the Rangers.
Nearby, a swarm of Ledyba are hunted by a Taillow, a Tympole stares at you and a Magikarp cruise by without a care in the world.
You release your Pokémon.
"Hello there.
- <span class="mu-r"> Croa.</span>"
The small Croagunk looks scared. He's way smaller than what you expected, at around 40 cm tall - well, the only Croagunk you know of is the Mascot of ToxiCure Pharmaceuticals, but the remark holds. He's still a youngling, he will most definitely grow more.
You extend your hands toward your partner.
"<span class="mu-r">Croa.</span>"
He accept the touch, headbutting your palm. You start petting the Fire Frog.
Like a regular Croagunk, you void his cheek poaches as well as his fingers and toe - Even nothing much is known about this species, you intuitively feel it's asking for burning yourself. His skin his warm and supple.
"<span class="mu-b">Tympole!</span>"
Hearing the call of the Tadpole, Apu spins on himself and walks toward the river. You let him do, pokeball on hand. He's not looking aggressive, but you never know, so you stay ready for recall and abscond, as well as comforting your Pokémon after the inevitable discovery that Water is bad for him.
Surprisingly, Apu gets into the water with a wide grin on his face. Unexpected.
Still, you're not confident about letting him play a lot longer in the Water.
>Bond increased with ApuWhat should you do next?
>One of the Pokémon of the scene caught your eye [Battle? Catch?]>You're curious about what other pokemon you can met around here [Specify River or Fields]>Back to the village. Introduce the little guy to Mom>Write-in 