Restoration | Moros + Lillie
Spring in Unova was always unpredictable, but Moros had been enjoying the relatively stable conditions of near-constant clouds and rain for the past several weeks. Overcast days were just fine with him; they meant fewer people were out and about while he was training. Especially at the Undella Town Beach. Most residents hadnât arrived for their summer stays yet, and no one wanted to spend the day at a rained-on beach. The unusual terrain also made it ideal for pushing himself and his team, making running and other maneuvers twice as hard.
But while the day had started off as cloudy and cool as ever, as the sun climbed higher in the sky it also managed to clear up any lingering traces of bad weather. Now, it was unbearably hot, and with the warm weather came the predictable crowd of people, as if they had all been waiting with their baskets and beach towels for the moment the sun made an appearance.
Moros had long since shed his jacket, but there was nothing to be done about the rest of his overly-warm outfit, the black pants and worn gray top absorbing every ray of sunlight possible. Heâd at least been able to tie his hair back to keep it off his neck, but now that the beach was populated by visitors there wasnât much point. He looked down at his Absol, sighing in defeat.
âLetâs take a break,â he said, sitting heavily on the sand before drawing his knees up and draping his arms over them. Heâd just catch his breath a little, then theyâd get out of there and find someplace else to practice.
Although the warm weather brought crowds to the seaside, the larger number of people didnât make finding volunteers any easier. Everyone was too busy playing with their Pokemon or soaking up the sunshine to want to lend a hand. Lillie held up an arm to shield her eyes, scanning the shore for someone who wasnât having too much fun.
One beachgoer stuck out from the rest, his dark clothing in stark contrast with the bright white sand. He didnât seem to be a part of the groups around him, with only an Absol for company. Lillie began walking in his direction. Shimmer followed close behind, basking in the attention offered from nearby bystanders. The Sylveon clearly enjoyed the way her newly evolved form turned heads.
âHello! The Aether Foundation is looking for a few more volunteers for our beach restoration project this afternoon. If you have some time to spare, weâd appreciate the help!â Lillie said, smiling down at the man and holding out an informational brochure.
Shimmer approached the Absol cautiously, her ribbons twisting through the air. Absol werenât exactly common in either Kanto or Alola. Lillie recognized the Pokemon from her research of various myths and legends, where they often played a role in warning humans about impending disasters. She didnât think Shimmer had seen one before, though.
âWeâre also offering free tank tops to volunteers if you need something cooler to wear,â she continued. The clothes might be an intentional fashion statement, in which case she hoped her comment wouldnât offend. But there was a chance that heâd simply been caught off guard by the shift in the weather, and she wouldnât want him to pass up volunteering because he wasnât dressed for the occasion.