The Pokémon region of Pleasuredea

Seven-fourth encounter: Geodude

Marlene shifted uncomfortably, wincing as she tried to settle on the rocks near Cerulean Cave. "Ahh, why does everything have to be so rough around here?" she murmured, reaching around to rub the small of her back with a frown.

A familiar grunt sounded behind her, and Geodude floated closer, eyebrows knitted in concern. "Geo...dude?" it asked, tilting its head slightly.

"Oh, hey, Geodude," Marlene said with a small smile. "It's just, well, I've got this... uh... sensitive spot, you know? And these rocks aren't exactly gentle." She shifted again, and Geodude nodded with an understanding look.

With a determined huff, Geodude rose slightly and then gently patted the ground, showing Marlene a smoother, flatter rock surface. She beamed at the gesture and gingerly took a seat. To her relief, it was much better.

"Thanks, Geodude," she said, giving the Pokémon a thumbs-up. "I owe you one!"

Geodude simply grinned in response, crossing its arms proudly. With a little more comfort, Marlene was ready to continue her adventure—now with a helpful rock-type friend at her side!

Geodude looked a little puzzled at Marlene's request but seemed determined to help however it could. With a slight hesitation, it floated closer, trying to be as gentle as a rock-type Pokémon could manage. Marlene braced herself, feeling Geodude's rocky hands lightly pat her lower back. She let out a gasp and couldn't help but laugh at the unexpected mix of sensations.

"Oof, Geodude! A little softer, please!" she chuckled, wincing and smiling at the same time. Just then, Brock strode up, looking both amused and supportive.

"Hey, Geodude's trying its best here!" Brock said, crossing his arms with a grin. "Rock-types are tougher by nature, but they're also super loyal. Geodude's just showing you how much it cares!"

Geodude looked proudly at Brock's words, giving Marlene a little thumbs-up before going back to its, um, "buttcrack relief duty" with renewed enthusiasm.

"See, Marlene? Geodude's got your back—literally!" Brock chuckled. "And hey, maybe all it needs is a little encouragement!"

Geodude let out a hearty "Geo!" before giving a slightly softer touch, trying its hardest to take Brock's advice to heart. Marlene laughed and shook her head, appreciating the strange but endearing way that her Pokémon friends had her back.

Brock's eyes widened, and he scratched the back of his head, laughing nervously. "Whoa there, Marlene! I didn't know Geodude was that effective!"

Geodude, hearing Marlene's teasing, puffed up with pride, clearly encouraged by the idea of being so... appreciated. It leaned in, cautiously tracing its rocky fingers along her back with as much care as it could muster. Marlene couldn't help but giggle at the ticklish sensation, feeling like Geodude was giving it all its "gentle" effort.

"Oh, so that's how it is, huh?" Marlene teased with a sly smile, winking at Geodude. "If you keep going like that, you might just find yourself in one of my Pokéballs!"

Brock couldn't help but join in with a grin. "Well, Geodude, looks like you're getting some real attention here! But maybe ease up—no need to knock out Marlene with your rock-hard charm." He gave Geodude an encouraging pat, trying to show it the ropes of, well, delicate work.

Geodude gave Marlene one last enthusiastic thumbs-up, clearly proud of its unique "technique." With Brock cheering it on, Marlene couldn't help but appreciate her rock-solid friends, knowing they'd always have her back (and maybe even her laughable weak spot)!

As Marlene started to walk away, she chuckled, shaking her head with a bit of playful doubt. "I don't think you're quite cut out for this job, Geodude," she teased. "Rocks aren't exactly what I'd call 'gentle touch' material!"

But Geodude wasn't one to give up so easily. Determined to prove itself, it hovered after her, giving an insistent "Geo... dude!" and managing to tap her side lightly enough that Marlene paused, surprised by its unexpected accuracy. With a mischievous grin, Geodude gently traced her back, giving her that funny tingly feeling again.

To her surprise, it actually felt... oddly nice! Marlene giggled, feeling the strange mix of roughness and care Geodude put into it. It was clumsy and rocky, sure, but Geodude's attempt was surprisingly on point. "You know, you're not half-bad, Geodude!" she admitted with a smile.

Brock, watching from a distance, gave an approving nod. "Told ya, Geodude's got a way with things! Guess that rock-solid loyalty really paid off!"

Marlene couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, Geodude, you win this round. But next time... maybe we find a way to, I dunno, soften you up a little first?"

Geodude let out a triumphant cheer, proud to have passed Marlene's unexpected "test." And as Marlene walked away, she found herself chuckling, realizing that maybe Geodude had a few unexpected tricks up its sleeve after all.

Marlene raised an eyebrow and smirked as a playful idea crossed her mind. "Alright, Geodude," she said, leaning down to the little rock Pokémon. "If you're so determined to help, maybe I can help you out, too. Let's see if I can soften you up a bit with, well... some unconventional techniques!"

Geodude floated there, looking up at her with a mix of confusion and determination, unsure what was coming next but ready for anything.

She turned around, giving it a little more access, and gently wiggled her hips, playfully brushing her softer side against its rocky surface. "Hey, this might actually work!" she laughed, noticing how the mix of her warm touch and Geodude's rugged texture made for an unexpectedly cozy interaction. With each movement, it almost seemed like Geodude was responding, focusing and trying to be a bit softer itself.

Brock looked on from a distance, utterly bewildered but amused. "Wow, Marlene, I've gotta hand it to you—I've never seen anyone take such a unique approach with a Pokémon!"

Geodude let out a pleased little "Geo!" as it did its best to follow Marlene's lead, clearly enjoying the unusual teamwork. They both shared a laugh, realizing they'd found an unexpectedly fun way to make the best of both of their unique "talents."

With a grin, Marlene patted Geodude. "See? With a little creativity, even a rock-type can be softened up—just a bit, anyway!"

Marlene, struck by a sudden flash of inspiration and mischief, grinned and pulled a Pokéball from her bag. "Alright, Geodude, let's see if you're really up for the challenge!" she teased. With a playful flourish, she slid the Pokéball down her back, letting it nestle snugly along her buttcrack.

With a confident smirk, she wiggled a bit, letting the Pokéball gently drop and roll right toward Geodude, tapping it lightly on its rocky surface. In an instant, the Pokéball opened with a flash, capturing Geodude in one swift motion.

Marlene watched the ball wiggle, holding her breath—until it clicked shut, signaling the capture was a success! She let out a victorious cheer, throwing her fists in the air. "Yes! I caught Geodude—with style!"

Brock's jaw practically dropped, and he burst into laughter. "That's... definitely the most creative capture technique I've ever seen!" he admitted, shaking his head in amusement.

Marlene held the Pokéball high, grinning. "Who knew my secret weapon would come in handy? Geodude, welcome to the team!" she called out, already imagining the hilarious story she'd have to tell next time she visited Professor Oak.

With Geodude officially captured and an epic story under her belt, Marlene felt ready for anything her adventure would throw her way!