AN: A little tricky, but I hope I did alright…
Uncouth (guest review): I'm sorry…? I'm not entirely sure what to say to that. I pick the Pokémon that I like, so if that's unoriginal, sue me. Did you have anything specific that was annoying? I can't improve something if I don't know where to start…
I approved the review for whoever wants to see what I'm responding to. If anyone agrees with "Uncouth" and has something specific—more detail, less detail, work on the scene with Abby, whatever—I would appreciate it if you would point it out. Not changing that she got a Vulpix, though, I like Vulpix.
Prompt 2: Soul
Abby picked up a plastic tub and slid it onto the table, popped the top off, and started setting out the key chains her mom made for the swap meet. Hearts, stars, crescent moons, flowers—normal, everyday little gems that trainers liked to pick up as a souvenir of their time in town. Bright, light weight, and cheerful.
Then there were the less-usual ones that her mother had just branched out into: Unown, Adamant and Lustrous Orb replicas, Victini—and Souldew replicas.
Her mother, Amelia, grew up in Altomare, home of the mysterious and beautiful Souldew. Abby had grown up with the legend of the Latios that saved the city from destruction, with stories full of watery streets and awe-inspiring battles.
Abby picked up one of the glass gems and held it up to the light, the flash catching the attention of her Vulpix, Sparkle. She yipped at her trainer, tilting her head and wagging her two, almost three, tails.
Abby smiled at her. "One day, we'll go see the real thing, Sparkle. I promise."