telescope keep an eye on my only hope;; MOD/OPEN

[Rin Miyazaki]

lest I blink &&...

get swept off the narrow road

PARTY PKMN

|| I may catch something. MAYBE ||

"W-what am I doing here...?" mumbled Rin to herself in a rather fearful manner as she absentmindedly fidgeted with her hair. The teen was glancing around the surrounding area of Tao's Mansion. She had met Tao only once, her first time upon arriving at PA where he had bestowed upon her, her rank and Purin. Not to mention Kai often ranted on and on about the fellow as though he was the worst thing in the world. Rin thought otherwise, however, as she found Tao to be quite admirable and respectful in many ways. She was sure she would have to face him again during her ranking match if she ever got one. Though, despite the wonderful views she had on Tao, Rin couldn't help but wonder why he owned such a dreary and haunted looking mansion. She took in a gulp as her blue-grey eyes caught sight of her surroundings before the fearful girl released the nearest Pokemon of the array of Poke Balls in her bag she could find, resulting in Kino to be released. Not even taking notice to her Pokemon, Rin picked up Kino and placed the Pokemon before her already shut eyes so she wouldn't need to gaze upon the mansion any longer. The mushroom-like Pokemon gazed over in a startled way as his trainer cowered behind him."Shroom?"

"Ah! Ki-Ki..." Rin realized just then that Kino had been the Pokemon she had realeased. The Shroomish gave her a quizzical look as he took in his surroundings in a mild and calm manner. Smiling meekly. Rin held her Shroomish close to her chest as she gazed around. She had to deal with it, she was sure that there were many different kinds of Pokemon around for her to train against as well as possibly capture. Though, Rin was certain that this was going to be fairly difficult all things considered. Catching on to the fact that his trainer was rather scared, Kino though for a moment before gently bumping his head against Rin in attempt to comfort her. Looking down at her Shroomish, Rin let out a light laugh. "Thank you...Ki-Ki..." she told him, patting Kino on the head with a gentle smile. "I wonder what kind of Pokemon...lurks here..." said Rin slowly as she took a few steps towards the mansion. The door creaked open in an ominous manner before Rin hesitantly walked through the doors with encouragement from Kino.

Now that Rin was within the mansion, the depths were rather gloomy, making it difficult for the trainer to see. Squinting in the gloom, Rin was glad she hadn't tried to venture here at night. All things considered, she was sure it would be more difficult to navigate than during the day as in right now. Noticing a candle nearby, Rin blinked before steadily making her way towards it. It was unlit as she and Kino peered at the dull wax. "Maybe Mo-Mo can help..." muttered Rin to herself as she pulled out another Poke Ball, the flash of light releasing Chamo the Torchic. Chamo seemed delighted to be out of his Poke Ball as he ran circles for a moment before rushing eagerly towards Rin. The surroundings didn't seem to affect the fiery Torchic at all. Giggling to herself as well as making her feel slightly better, Rin knelt beside the Torchic with the unlit candle. "Mo-Mo...? Do you mind...Lighting this with your flame...?" she asked Chamo with a small smile.

"Tor!" The Torchic exclaimed proudly as he puffed out his chest. He then allowed a small burst of flame to shoot from his beak, igniting the candle and bestowing them with a faint glow of light. Kino had hid under Rin's cardigan in fear of the flames. When all was said and done, the Shroomish poked his head from Rin's cardigan and lingered there, finding it comfortable. "Good job Mo-Mo..." Rin said to Chamo gratefully as she affectionately ran her fingers through the Torchic's feathers. Chamo let out a sigh of delight before crawling onto Rin's shoulder to join her and Kino exploration of the mansion.