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[After yesterday's events and a night in intensive care along with his pokemon, Raikov's doing much better. If you were to walk past one of the piers, you'd find the Russian sitting on the edge, his knees pulled against his torso, staring silently at the Sharpedo he caught - and the Sharpedo staring back. This goes on for a few minutes before Raikov finally speaks.]

You almost killed me yesterday. You know that, right?

[Technically it was his Joltik that caused him to have to stay outside when she flew off his shoulder. If she hadn't, the giant shark wouldn't have slammed right into him. If he were the same man he was before Big Boss rescued him, he would have left her to fly away with the storm. But since his freedom and him coming here, Raikov found himself becoming sentimental towards people and things. Aside from himself, Katya was the second most important thing to him. She was more than just a pet. She was his partner. If he knew what the Joltik thought of him as, he might have even considered himself her "parent."

Thanks to the stress she endured, Katya was staying in her pokeball for the time being. Raikov figured it'd take her a bit to recover and this allowed him to deal with the Sharpedo on his own.]

I don't even understand how you were able to get picked up by the wind like that. I wasn't and I'm only a little heavier than you.

[The shark pokemon, obviously, says nothing and closes his eyes. Raikov furrows his brow, taking it as a "I don't care" gesture. What a pompous brat. ~~You're one to talk, Raikov.~~]

Ugh. Well, the storm's over. You can go now. I only caught you because I couldn't move you off me and I wasn't about to let myself die in such an absurd way.

["Local man killed by flying shark! More on that story at 11." How the hell does that even happen?

Raikov grumbles at the thought as the Sharpedo debates on what to do for a moment. Finally, he begins to swim away, glancing back a couple times, and it isn't until he's almost on the horizon that he turns around and charges back towards Raikov. Upon realizing what the pokemon is doing and fear of him jumping out of the water and crushing him again, the Russian screams and scrambles out of the way. Much to his surprise and annoyance, the only thing that happens is a big splash of water that soaks him entirely. Raikov looks up through his wet hair plastered to his face and glares at the shark.]

What the hell was that for?! I told you you could leave!

[The Sharpedo utters a low rumble, looking content with himself. The sound reminds the Major of something he hasn't heard in years and his expression softens. From what little time they've been together, the pokemon's mannerisms, temperament, and even his scars seem very familiar to someone from long ago.

Letting out a sigh, Raikov sits down and drapes his legs over the edge of the pier, watching as the shark nudges his nose against him.]

So you're staying, huh? Oh, fine. I suppose you can come with me.

[If I were crazy, I'd say you were actually him reincarnated as a god damn shark. How ironic would that be? He hated water and it was partially responsible for his...

The Russian lets the thought trail off and gently nudges his snout with his foot to distract himself. The pokemon uttering another low, pleased sound and Raikov finds himself smiling.

Maybe... just... maybe... This place does seem to have a twisted sense of humor...]

Yevgeny... I'll call you Yevgeny.

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[Raikov's managed to dry off by the time he decides to post on to the network. He's still sitting at the pier with his newest pokemon though.]

I take back what I said about my luck for good weather in my last post. That was the worst storm I've ever been in - and that's saying something considering the weather conditions in the Motherland. We usually only have rain and snow. Not flying sharks. I'd like to be able to say "now I've seen it all," but I know I've barely even scratched the surface with this place.

[He lets out an exaggerated sigh.]

Moving on though... I'm amazed at how quickly the Pokecenter work with healing humans. The technology they have here is amazing. Obviously far advanced than anything I've ever seen. If I had gotten hurt like this back home, I'd be in the hospital for a few weeks. I'm glad to know if I ever get seriously injured, the Pokecenter will have no problem in fixing me up.

[The Sharpedo props himself on to the pier and rests his massive head between his owner's legs. Raikov leans over, wrapping his arms around the shark's snout and lies his head against it. Yevgeny rumbles contently, causing Raikov to look rather relaxed despite everything.]

Mmn. At least one good thing came out of that bizarre storm. I finally got a water-type.

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[Otacon knew all about the freak weather event, which hit Johto a few days ago. He himself was enjoying spending time under a tree on route_31 when the branches nearly came down and hit him. The impact of the water and the wind....it was nearly too much for Otacon and his little penguin Pokémon. Piplup loved water but storms? Not so much.]

Are you ok, Raikov? That storm was something wasn't it? Odd though to have come out of nowhere and damn dangerous. At least no one was seriously hurt. [He hoped.]

What water-type did you get?

Some were. Since Olivine's right on the coast, we got hit really hard.

[Raikov raises an eyebrow, glancing down at the Sharpedo who returns the sarcastic expression. The Russian's gaze returns to his pokegear as he strokes Yevgeny's snout.]

Do you really need to ask?

Damn. I'm sorry to hear that. [He was genuinely concerned as was Piplup, sitting on his right shoulder peering into the PokeGear's screen. He was staring intently at Sharpedo.]

Uh....a shark Pokémon? I wasn't meaning to sound stupid I just...like knowing what types people have. [He pushed his glasses up at his awkward mistake and then offered Sharpedo a nervous smile.] He's a big boy, isn't he? Or she?

It happens. The PokeCenter staff were amazing. I don't know how they kept up with everything.

[Yevgeny's not paying attention. Just sort of snoozing in Raikov's lap.]

He's a Sharpedo. And yes, he is a big boy.

[There's something devious about his smile as he says that. Add that with another pleased rumble from the shark and it's down right creepy. One shouldn't have that kind of air about them when talking about animals.]

A Sharpedo? A good name for a water-type. Don't you think, Piplup? [The engineer looked across at his Pokémon, who was giving Sharpedo a glare.]

Aw, come on, Piplup. He's not that scary you know. I bet you two could become good friends. [So he hoped. Otacon couldn't help notice the strange glint in Raikov's eye at the comment about being big.]

What's his name?

[Piplup had every right to be scared considering how large Yevgeny was. He could probably eat the penguin in one bite.]

I'm not sure he's the friendly type. I haven't had him interact with any of my other pokemon yet.

[Raikov got the feeling he was going to be possessive like Katya was, especially if he was anything like his namesake.]

It's Yevgeny.

That's ok. I am just curious about Pokémon and their different temperaments. All Pokémon are different in their own way. Nomad likes to be alone most of the time, which suits his namesake. Yet, Piplup, Liquid and Bellsprout are all pretty sociable Pokémon.

[Piplup just wants to prove how strong he is to you, Otacon.]

Yevgeny is a good Russian name. [It sounded like the name for a Russian Colonel or something.]

I wonder if it depends on the species or it's just kind of a random thing. Most of mine are laid back. Katya's the only one who fusses about things.

[He smiles at Otacon's compliment.]

It's a very good name.

It could be random or it could be some kind of genetic trait built into their DNA at birth. [Science geek alert.]

Can I ask how you managed to catch Yevgeny during the storm?

Hmm.

...

[At that question, both Raikov and Yevgeny look a bit uneasy. Raikov because "the storm blew him right on top of me and I was going to die" and Yevgeny because "I almost crushed my trainer so he caught me."]

... He was washed up on the shore so I decided to save him.

[Otacon offered Raikov and Yevgeny a small smile.]

That was a very brave thing of you to do, Raikov. I bet Yevgeny is pleased to have found a trainer like you. Was it gut instinct to save him whilst during the storm? Your survival instincts kicking in as a soldier? [Yeah, he thinks saving Pokémon is awesome because, well, it is.]

... Something like that.

[Yeah, that works. Soldier instincts... He'll have to remember that one.]

So, what kind of moves does he know? If you've had a chance to find out, of course.

[Because Otacon wants to know. He's curious like that. Piplup is now crossing his wings in front of his chest at Yevgeny. Oh, he's such a cocky little penguin.]

[Yevgeny could care less. He's enjoying being pampered.]

Ah, I think he knows a few dark moves and at least one ice move so far. I can't remember off the top of my head.

Dark moves are useful against ghost-types. Liquid knows Bite and I am sure he'll learn some new moves once he levels up in the future. I've not actually seen any ice moves in action, so it should be special to watch for you.

[Otacon thinks they're special anyway.]

Piplup might be able to learn ice moves once he levels up, since he's a water-type too. [He noticed the little penguin nodding and smiling.]

At least I'll have protection during Halloween now if the ghost-types act up again like last year.

What do you mean the ghost-types acted up? Are you saying something bad happened involving them? [Did someone inform Raikov of this?]

From what I've heard, they haunted people last year and there was no way to escape it.

Really? There must be an escape route somewhere, just like the Ruins of Alph. I remember when you got stuck there a while ago.

I get the feeling there weren't any escape routes...

Just what kind of storm was that? I-I've never seen anything like that.

_{[He nearly got swept off his feet and dragged when he was helping a few people near the shoreline, but luckily his Feraligatr kept that from happening. Hurricanes, man. What the hell are they and why do they exist?]}

A really messed up hurricane, I'm guessing.

With Sharpedos apparently.

Hurri...cane? That's a weird name.

B-But I ended up catching one of those. Or at least Annie did when it flew out of the sky at me. _{[He's pretty sure the thing likes her too, much to the poor 'gatr's chagrin.]}

They're ocean storms.

It's odd that the Sharpedos were so easily blown away, given their size and weight.

Oh, but is, er, your pokemon alright? I'm assuming she was large enough to not get hurt from literally catching it, right?

_{[Ocean storms. That explains it.]}

Ah... We, uh, we never had an ocean around where I'm from. I don't know where the closest one was.

But yeah, she's okay. A little frazzled from it all but she's fine.

Seems you aren't the only one. A friend of mine said the same thing about his world.

But that's good at least. I can't imagine the amount of damage one of those could do to a human.

[The Sharpedo might be blushing and sulking at that bold faced lie. Raikov gently pats his head.]

I don't think the damage would matter that much, I mean... If it had enough force to kill a person, we'd just wake up the next day. I think, anyway. One of my friends died here a couple times and I've come close thanks to my fire types.

Wait... People don't die here? You just... faint like a Pokemon?

...More or less, yeah.

... I don't know how to feel about that.

So you mention sharks flying through the air during the storm, and then you end by saying you just caught a water type?

Is this going where I think it is? Because that's really pretty funny.

[She's actually giggling, in fact.]

[Erk. She's on to him!]

No. It's not. I found him washed up on shore shortly after the storm had passed and decided to rescue him.

Well that's not nearly as exciting.

[She's pouting. Just a little bit.]

But I guess it was kind of you to help him out.

Yeah. He looked pretty miserable. I couldn't just leave him there.

[Yevgeny lets out a grumble. You don't need to make it sound like I was helpless if you're going to lie...

Raikov just pats him on the head.]

[Well the sound of the Sharpedo's obvious irritation gets her to giggle, at least.]

He doesn't seem too happy right now, truth be told. Or is he just embarrassed?

He's just embarrassed.

[Grruummblllee.]

Hush, Yevgeny.

I suppose that's understandable. I can't imagine a shark being all too pleased about being helpless even for a little bit of time.

[Smirk.]

Or adorable, for that matter.

[It's mostly the borderline cuddling they were doing in the post that makes her say that, but like she'd pass up a chance to tease a Sharpedo regardless.]

Isn't he?

[He's still cuddling him too. Being the tsundere shark he is, Yevgeny pulls away and goes to frump out of Raikov's reach.]

Oh, come on now. It's not a bad thing.

[That gets a full on laugh, though she does at least cover her mouth with one hand to try to spare poor Yev's feelings a little.]

Well isn't he a sensitive one? Not at all what you'd expect.

[Raikov chuckles softly.]

He acts just like his namesake.

A friend?

[As all of Ilya's own Pokemon are named after mythological figures, she's a bit intrigued by someone who'd make enough of an impression to name one after.]

[Considering Ilya looks young, best not to drop blatant homosexuality on to her. He's considerate... sometimes.]

More than a friend. ... He was the most important person in my life.

[While that's kind of him, it doesn't stop her from seizing onto the idea on her own.]

The most important person, hmmm? Were you in looooooove?

[Far from shocked or appalled, she's downright teasing him about the idea, though admittedly she's only guessing and deliberately going for the possibility she thinks will embarrass him most.]

[He figures she's teasing, what with the tone and all. And if she's going to tease then she must be able to handle the truth.]

I was.

Oh.

[She pauses a bit, considering that.]

Well I feel kind of silly now. But that's sweet.

[That gets a grin out of him.]

Thank you. I think both Yevgenys would deny it being "sweet" though.

All the more reason to use the word!

[It's hard to tell if she's being playful or just downright mean there.]

After all, what's the worst either of them can do? Grump at you?

[Either way, Raikov totally agrees.]

Threaten me, try to act intimidating, get angry... I've dealt with it all before.

[He'd say "all bark and no bite" but he's well aware the Sharpedo could easily chomp off a limb.]

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