Paradise Pokeball System

Vol.2 Chapter 14: Meeting with Geeta

When Tallia and I opened our eyes back up, the two of us were standing in her living room. Tallia looked around for a moment and then turned to me with a strange smile.

"Is it strange if this place that I have basically lived my entire life no longer feels like my home? I have so many memories here with Mom, but each time I think about them, I think of my new home. Is this normal?" Tallia asked, and I pulled her into a hug.

"I don't know if I would call it normal, but I don't think there is anything wrong with it. While this was your home, both you and your mom have moved to Prisma, which is now your home. It will take some getting used to, but like I said, you are all free to come and go as you please... Just don't pop out in front of random people, or that could cause a bunch of problems," I explained, and Tallia hugged me back.

Afterward, I called a cab, and as soon as it came, both of us climbed in. "Where are you headed, Super Star?" Larry asked with a wink as Tallia moved into the middle seat to buckle up and then cuddle into my chest and under my arm.

"To see Geeta. Take us to the school, if you don't mind, or as close as you can get us," I said, and then gave him a wink that made Larry smile broadly, and then nod.

"I am not supposed to do this kind of thing normally, but since you are such a celebrity, I will make an exception!" Larry laughed as the metal cab rose into the air.

Tallia kept her face pressed to my chest the entire ride, so I just held my arm around her and looked out the window. I wasn't looking at anything, but I did want to have a quick chat with Cryo.

[What is it?]

'While I don't mind taking the scenic route, this is very time-consuming. Is there any way that we can set up portals, or some kind of marker to help make wormhole travel easier?' I asked, and Cryo was silent for a moment.

[Currently, there is nothing that you or I have access to that would do anything you requested. You could set your room in Blueberry as your camp, but that will only help you return easier. To solve this problem, you can do one of two things. Deepen your bond with Lusamine, or find another scientist who specializes in Ultra Space Wormholes.]

I groaned out loud, and Tallis spoke up without taking her face from my chest. "Is something wrong?"

I rolled my eyes, thankful that Tallia couldn't see my face. "I am just trying to figure out a way to make travel faster in the future, but the only person that can help with that is Lusamine. Unfortunately, that also means deepening our bond in a way that I don't think she is ready for... This thing of mine can be very helpful, but it requires me to spread so much of my attention."

In response, Tallia hugged me. "I was kind of worried about this in the beginning, but what you have with us is unique. Your relationships with us are not something that can just happen because one side wants it. Both sides not only have to want each other, but we have to work on growing our bond level with you. That is what I think makes you different from other men, and why all of us are so willing to share you."

I sat with Tallia's words for a while, watching the clouds and Pokémon fly by. It was true that I had to put in a lot of work, but couldn't I force these women to do something they didn't want to. My system might have been built to be able to control the ones I caught, but that was not something I would ever do. Still, it felt good to hear Tallia tell me these things, since, like Lusamine, we had not formed a bond yet. However, something told me that it would happen sooner than with Lusamine.

[I suggest that you put more effort in with Lusamine. I noticed that her pheromone levels had slightly increased after you offered her the Super Rare Candy. I think that she is very close to breaking done the wall that has separated the two of you since the start. Also, because you gave her a Super Rare Candy, not only will her core upgrade when you mate, but all her skills and abilities will change and get stronger. There are so many advantages you can gain from this, so I suggest you set this as your next priority once you are settled in Blueberry Academy.]

I mulled over Cryo's advice, knowing it was probably the best course of action. Deepening my bond with Lusamine could open up new opportunities for us all. As much as I felt pressure to balance my attention, it was moments like this with Tallia that reminded me why I was doing all this.

The cab finally arrived at the school, and Larry set us down gently. We stepped out into the bright morning, and Tallia looked up at the imposing building with a mix of nostalgia and determination.

As we approached the entrance, Geeta was already waiting for us, her presence as commanding as ever. "Landon, Tallia," she greeted us warmly. "I'm glad you could come."

"Thank you for meeting us, Geeta," I replied. "We have a few matters to discuss."

Geeta led us inside, and we made our way to her office. Once seated, I got straight to the point. "Tallia would like to resign as chairwoman. She feels her place is now in Prisma, and we would like to find a suitable replacement."

Geeta nodded thoughtfully. "I see. Tallia, are you sure about this decision?"

Tallia took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes, Geeta. I've thought long and hard about it. Prisma has become my home, and I believe my place is there now."

Geeta smiled gently. "I understand. We will begin the process of finding a new chairwoman immediately. In the meantime, Tallia, I wish you all the best in Prisma."

Tallia looked relieved. "Thank you, Geeta."

"There's one more thing," I added. "I would like to have some of my girls serve as instructors at Blueberry Academy. It would be a great way for them to get out of Prisma, and share their knowledge and experience."

Geeta considered this for a moment before nodding. "That sounds like a wonderful idea, but I am sure you know you have to keep their place in Prisma a secret. I'm sure the students would benefit greatly from their expertise, but the last thing we need is the knowledge of you being able to catch humans getting out before we are prepared. I'll make the necessary arrangements, but make sure to use your time at Blueberry Academy wisely. We can only hide this for so long, and you need to be ready and strong enough to face the challenges that are sure to come your way."

"Thank you, Geeta," I said, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders, while more was added. With these matters settled it felt like we were making real progress, even if I knew there was an almost endless amount of work waiting for me in the future.

As we left Geeta's office, Tallia looked up at me, her eyes shining. "Thank you, Landon. For everything."

I smiled and squeezed her hand. "Anytime, Tallia. Now, let's get a hold of Iono and Grusha so we can head to Blueberry Academy and start this new chapter."