The tiny claws clutching at Ash's shoulders provide a familiar, comforting weight as he treads through the paw-deep water. It's nice, spending time in the water again. The savannah's stubbed tail wags behind him all throughout. He's excited, honestly -- I mean, this had never been part of the plan, but it's not like Ash had a plan in the first place. He'd just sort of ... set out, without any real expectations and a little angry pika. He'd been getting kind of ... tired, around the time he'd heard about clans or whatever they were. There was only so long you could go without a destination or end goal before you just got sick of it, which was probably why so many people inevitably returned to the tiny seaside group. Ash didn't really want to be one of those people -- Pallet was tiny and restricting and Ash wanted to get better. He loved his hometown, and his mom, he wasn't just gonna abandon them, but in the meantime, Ash had at least some goal. (mostly, to prove himself so he can brag about it to Gary, but that's besides the point)
Ash steps onto the island without grace. He exits the water and then immediately makes to shake the water off of himself, one paw at a time. He didn't like the feel of the sand, and the savannah grumbles, agitated. One top of his head, the tiny yellow pika giggles at his plight, to which Ash decides it isn't worth it and this entire place is covered in sand. The savannah shakes his head, and a few steps later, plops into a sitting position. The Typhoon -- pirates!! Ash wasn't sure how he'd like it, he didn't even intend to stay here forever. As much as Ash was sure he'd like the connections and training, once he'd had his fun, he'd probably leave. Ash had always been restless, unwilling to stay confined to one place for too long. (that didn't mean Ash wouldn't be loyal for the time he was here -- they weren't anything special, though. When Ash properly devoted himself to something, he'd be at it whole-heartedly until he was just ... done)
However, it's after just a few minutes of sitting and waiting that Ash is already impatient. He'd been told that it shouldn't take long for people to show up, right? But he hadn't seen anybody? Or had they just not noticed Ash's presence? Which would be kind of hard to do, his dark fur stark against the sand. Oh, well if that wasn't enough, he'd just have to announce himself.
"Hell-oo!!! Is anybody theree!!" The savannah hollers, a strange combo of 'hopeful/friendly' and 'impatient/brash'. Who knows how he did that. But it happened. With this done, Ash huffs. Now ... another few minutes. Pikachu, the tiny yellow Pika, sits at his paws now, and Ash looks at it ruefully. "It won't take too long, will it?" He whines. Pikachu looks up at him and shrugs unhelpfully, before going back to surveying. Well, at least the rodent was doing anything at all.
//its 3am sorry lmfao

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the kitten was still getting to know everybody, and she was trying really hard! but, it was kind of difficult with so many new, big faces. she had been gone longer than she thought. but, she just needed to adjust was all, which is why she actively sought out voices and faces she didn't recognize now. and this time was no exception, as she heard someone yelling out and asking if anyone was here. why, yes, plenty of people were here! and so was she! so, the kitten would trot over excitedly. she wondered if this was a joiner, since they were actively calling for others. the thought of a new friend made her excited!

but, just as she got close, she got distracted by argus' mini-flight. wings were so pretty! this distraction made her lose her balance and trip over her big paws. she was used to this by now, however she landed right on her face this time and it didn't feel so good. "ow," she grumbled quietly before shaking herself and quickly recovering, just as usual. then, she went back to happily trotting over as she remembered what she was doing. meeting new friends! "hiya, we're here! why are you here? who're you?" she asked sort of loudly and quickly, basically repeating argus' questions, her tone mostly curious.

IF LOOKS COULD KILL ✧ Vanessa Carlysle - The Typhoon

Another joiner. Vanessa had found herself approaching after the young female had, noticing the energy levels of Goldenluxury. She was certainly the little ball-of-energy. Nessa focused her gaze on Ash, taking note of the small Pika on his shoulder. How adorable.

"Dittoing Argus." She said, offering a nod to the Savannah cat.

Honestly, Ash didn't even have any valuables to pick pocket. He didn't own anything valuable, he was just a kid from Pallet with a hat, a broken seashell, and little pika. Literally, nothing else. All of them were simply sentimental, after all. The shell necklace was honestly probably just kinda weird to people, too. But, well, it was a memento, even if it was between him and Gary, not anything worth anything.
Anyways, finally seeing somebody is a relief. Pikachu is the one to alert him, the little pika squeaking as he tugs on Ash's fur leg fur, one paw raised to point. The savannah blinks a few times as he follows his companion's gaze to ... something. She's trying to be intimidating, maybe. Ash doesn't really notice. He'd face on just about anyone, honesetly. So, Ash grins, barely noticing what she's saying, about to somewhat dramatically introduce himself, then -- whoops. Ash blinks at the kitten he sees a few times. (he's never actually seen like -- any small children in his life. It was kinda funny.) The same question, then, but from somebody smaller. And ... somebody literally dittoing somebody. Argus? Who was that? The winged one?
"Actually, I'm here to join!" Ash chimes, mostly to Argus, but also for everybody else. His tail sweeps, and Pikachu, a little put off by the newcomers, is clambering back onto the Savannah's shoulders from where he'd been next to Ash's paws. 'Get his stuff back' -- stealing, then? Wow, so they were really pirates!! This should be interesting! While Ash wasn't one to condone theft or whatever else this group did(ash didn't pay attention), it'd be ... mostly okay? 'Cause they were pirates. Pirates did that. Ash, personally, didn't plan to participate in that. Stealing was wrong and all that. "I'm Ash, nd this is my buddy, Pikachu!" The savannah beams, kinda like the sun. It was kinda odd, for somebody like Ash to be joining a place like the Typhoon. Anyways, he'd be motioning to the Pika if he could, but he just kinda. Couldn't. He didn't have arms. Anyways, Pikachu was kinda funny, in a way -- not only the rodent's strange coloration, but also the name. Seriously, what kind of name was Pikachu? It was probably just some kind of weird pun. 'Pika', for the species, 'chu', for -- something??? Kiss, peeking? Who knew, with Ash.
//:^)) my boy is in and i be Excited™ lmaO. a boy nd his rat. and a bunch of pirates.

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