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DESCRIPTION -
Cianwood City is one of the smaller cities in Johto, usually only visited in order to fight at the gym situated in the remote settlement or to get to the Safari Zone accessible through the Cliff Edge Gate. Despite this, it is a relatively pleasant place to live - if you're one for solitude and routine, that is.

LOCATION -
Cianwood is located in eastern Johto.

PEOPLE -
People here are usually surprised to meet travelers, but most certainly hospitable - since so few of them venture through the Whirl Islands to get to Olivine, they rarely meet new people, and thus they're eager to get a hold of the latest gossip and the like.

RESOURCES/EVENTS/PLACES OF INTEREST -
Poke Center: - As with all of Johto's major cities, Cianwood has a Poke Center for trainers to rest their Pokemon, usually after traversing the Whirl Islands.

Cianwood Pharmacy: - While Cianwood possess no Poke Mart, it does have a small Pharmacy that deals in Full Restores, Revives and the like, as well as a sideline in SecretPotion, for those illnesses that just can't be shaken by anything else.

Cianwood Gym: - Cianwood possesses the sixth gym officially recognized by the Pokemon League, led by Mark Lassiter who specializes in Psychic type Pokemon.

MYTH/LORE -
Most of the legends and lore of Cianwood are focused around the Whirl Islands.

A shadow fell over Cianwood city as a five-foot metal bird circled overhead. It suddently swooped down, closing in fast on the pokemon centre. It suddenly opened its full wingspan and skidded to a stop in front of the pokemon centre. Aitrus climbed off the back, petting the Skarmory's head, saying "Thanks Eve." He grabbed two pokeballs from his belt, and released the Gardevoir and the Gallade inside. He then violently cracked his neck, and rubbing it he announced "We're here!"
Nathaniel smiled and screeched "Devoir" with joy as he rushed towards the water. Vivian shook her head. "Galla," she muttered as she followed slowly behind him.
Aitrus reluctantly approached the coast, remembering that incident on Cinnibar all those years ago. He was mostly over it, but still couldn't get those images out of his mind. He regained his senses and reached for his belt again. "Alright guys, everybody out!"
He launched his remaining three pokeballs, out of which sprung a Gyarados, Feraligatr and Misdreavus. Cuddles immediately wrapped himself around Aitrus affectionately before following Chompsy to the water. Madeline drifted around Aitrus, as she normally did, staying just out of his grasp. Aitrus felt safer with his pokemon out, and approached the coastline, watching his pokemon wandering on the beach and splashing in the water. Chompsy and Cuddles were having a friendly sparring match, Nathaniel was building a sand structure while Vivian, resting, watched him. He smiled warmly, taking in the sun himself.

((Heh, neither will Aitrus.))

Misdreavus caught the woman in her sight. She subtly drifted over to her direction before drifting back towards her trainer. Aitrus looked to where Maddie gravitated to. He glanced at the woman, catching her smirk. He turned away, somewhat emberassed, wondering what she was smirking about.

Aitrus's behaviour caught the attention of Nathan, who conspicuously looked at Isis as well. A devious look flashed across his eyes. He gracefully glided to Aitrus, nudging him sharply in the ribs. [You should say something to her,] he projected. [Come on!] He nudged Aitrus again.

"Ow!" Aitrus yelled. "Stop being my Id" he hissed sternly. He gave in to Nathan's constant insisting, but Chompsy and Cuddles already were introducing themselves to her pokemon. He jogged over, keeping an eye on his water-types. "They're not causing you any trouble are they?" he asked Isis, genuinely apologetic.

Aitrus felt uncomfortable talking to her. It wasn't like him to approach anyone he didn't know, and even in this situation he would often just call his pokemon and move on. Still he was egged on to take a chance by his Gardevoir, who still wouldn't shut up about it. Vivian lazily joined her trainer and, to Aitrus's pleasure, Nate fell silent.

He turned his attention out towards the group of pokemon in the water. "No, they're-" he stopped short, his eye shifting towards Madeline, who just finished an other lap around his head, "-mostly harmless," he finished. Beat. "And your pokemon seem to be no trouble to them."

He watched her as she approached. He shuffled slightly, very slightly and unconsciously moving away from her. He once again looked out to the ocean. He watched Vivian and Nate, both at the water's edge now. Vivian looked out towards the shadow of the Whirl Islands, while Nate was gazing at the unfamiliar pokemon.

Aitrus turned back towards Isis, giving her a puzzled look, tilting his head slightly to the left. "Runt?" he inquired.

Aitrus nodded. "That would explain it," he said with a slight chuckle. "And I'm Aitrus." He returned the smile with one of his own, warm smiles. "I'm-" his thoughts stumbled, "I'm a trainer." It had been so long since he had actively trained his pokemon that he still couldn't think of himself as one legitimately. Still, it was what he decided to do. He wondered how that sounded, whether he was considered too old to still be a trainer. He pushed those thoughts to the back of his mind.
Ever the conversationalist, he paused for a few moments, trying to think of something to say. "It's a pleasure to meet you," he finally said, extending a hand towards her. It was a bit of a sudden and oddly-appearing gesture, but it was what his mind had settled on, and it was too late for him to try something different.

Aitrus found her words harsh, but much needed. Reflected on her words, wondering if he really could finish his journey. Maybe he just needed to jump into it. That's why he came to the island: he was procrastinating.

His attention snapped back to her question. He was a little confused and found the question odd. "Y-yeah. I travelled all the way from Goldenrod, so I just flew over here. It was easier for me," he replied. He also wasn't much of a water person, he admitted to himself. The less chances of coming in contact with water the better.

"Huh?" he voiced instinctively. It took him a quick moment to process her offer. "Oh, uh," he looked towards where she had gestured, "sure," he replied after a moment of hesitation, taken aback from the apparent spontaniety of her offer.

He turned his head away from her and cringed slightly at the thought of having to get into the cold water, making sure that she didn't notice. He sucked it up though, he already accepted, mostly out of politeness, and wouldn't change his answer now.