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December 3
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November 13
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June 6th
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May 16th
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April 11th
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April 5th
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December 28th
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December 18th
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Comet • The Creed Posts: 130 Trainer Class: Player Name: Vernon Quinn OOC Username: Peony Arena Points: 25	Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Comet on Jul 4, 2023 14:00:44 GMT 9 ~~pokemon \|\| original rarity > current rarity \|\| post~~ 1. MAPO TOFU \|\| +5 > +10 \|\| 003 Curry Experiment #1 ~~PAST USES~~ KIMCHI - Say My Name KIMCHI - No Comfort From the Bitter Cold

Comet's Pep Talk [Refresh] Posted Jul 4, 2023 14:00:44 GMT 9 Edited by Comet Nov 14, 2023 10:29:14 GMT 9

Comet • The Creed Posts: 130 Trainer Class: Player Name: Vernon Quinn OOC Username: Peony Arena Points: 25	Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Comet on Jul 4, 2023 14:23:02 GMT 9 001 The Game Plan So this was how things went: The lightning continued to crackle and sputter and it was clear that there was something going on (forums said that there was a big big event upcoming, a world event, a raid! With Zapdos! How awesome was that?) He had no idea where his other friends were, but honestly he felt like they wouldn't be interested in such a fight, since they were probably too busy having fun (maybe Aster would join in, but he wondered how much further he was able to get considering he started first? Well, no matter, because Vernon was no slouch when it came to this stuff: he stayed up until 4AM watching videos--err, researching on UNOVR! One thing he was particularly excited about was that he could actually evolve his Pokemon any time he liked, and you know what that means...) ❝So once I get the upgrades kicked in thanks to the starter package, which is new by the way, did you know? You're gonna be a tall guy! An ass-kicking machine, but with fire!❞ he paused for a moment, looking at his Scorbunny (he hadn't figured out what to name him yet, since he wasn't too settled on a naming convention he would stick to. He thought it was between something cool or something stupid). ❝What's the matter? Too much?❞ <Erm...> the fire type shuffled his feet. <I'm not sure I'm ready to evolve, actually. I mean, it sounds super cool, but...what if I mess up?> ❝Aw, you'll be fine, dude. You'll kill it!❞ he affectionately rubbed the bun on top of his head, knowing full well that it wouldn't be long before his starter would be taller than him. ❝We're here to cause a stir, y'know, kick names and take ass.❞ <I've no idea what that means, but okay! I'll do my best!> ❝Awesome. By the way, you're Kimchi now because I'm kind of hungry.❞ <I dunno what that is either but I do like being named!> Yep, this was going to be the start of a beautiful partnership, Comet felt. Now it was just a matter of waiting, practicing a little, and then throwing themselves to the thunderous skies of hell, or so the forum goers say about the raid.

Comet's Pep Talk [Refresh] Posted Jul 4, 2023 14:23:02 GMT 9 Edited by Comet Jul 5, 2023 23:12:52 GMT 9

Comet • The Creed Posts: 130 Trainer Class: Player Name: Vernon Quinn OOC Username: Peony Arena Points: 25	Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Comet on Aug 23, 2023 18:22:04 GMT 9 002 Awake Kimchi remembered explosions and the barrier holding them up falling, and the next thing he knew, his trainer had turned into a bunch of pixels before hitting the ground, and his vision whited out before being replaced in darkness. He remembered this darkness, actually, and usually he was not awake to see it, but sometimes his thoughts were not completely suspended, and things shifted ever so slightly. Like the passage of time, for example - but that was a bit odd for a Pokemon in an artificial world. While waiting for Comet to come back, hours trickled away, with no numbers to speak of. They were just hours, minutes, seconds. They were all classified under a silent scream of waiting. Truth to be told, Kimchi didn't have a clear picture of what he was nor the world he lived in. All he was really sure of was that this wasn't his first time being created, having a consciousness, but he was never able to escape the darkness. He was assembled and then disassembled and then reassembled; eventually--finally, he was allowed to open his eyes to a glimpse of another world, standing in front of him, and he was speechless. Kimchi had thought that so long as he could just stay by his trainer's side, he didn't have to think about those things anymore; he wouldn't have to be broken into tiny pieces, lost to the data winds. But the raid - his trainer's enthusiasm to extinguish another being even while it was crying out; he couldn't stand it. It was just wrong. And then a barrier that he felt like he shouldn't have broken was shattered. Now that death from falling wasn't a constant threat around them, how were they going to talk about this? Were they going to talk about it? What if Comet decided that he just conveniently forgot about their life or death exchange in the thunderous storm? Before he could go over the worst case scenarios a thirty-seventh time, he could feel the pull of the world summoning him to a physical reality. He closed his eyes. ❝Kimchi!❞ And suddenly felt arms around him. He couldn't process anything for a moment, but then instinctively did the same, hugging his trainer tight. Ah...in the midst of all of that worrying, he once again felt foolish, for right now he was mainly feeling relief that Comet wasn't lying - he seemed to be in perfect health somehow despite his last memory of him getting flung around by Zapdos. Well, almost. ❝Sorry it took me a while to get back. Got a wicked headache from the raid, and I slept longer than I thought.❞ <It's...it's okay, I'm just happy you came back.> ❝Of course I came back!❞ he looked up at the Cinderace with a pout. ❝I didn't want you to be worried sick of me. Though...I don't think I'll be here for long. I still feel like I need a break.❞ Kimchi let out a sharp exhale. <Right, yes. You need to rest where you belong.> Comet let go of the embrace and took a step back, looking rather awkward. ❝You...said you wanted to talk about stuff right? Like about you, I guess? I don't know how much of it I should talk about...❞ <It's fine. I...don't think I should ask it of you anyway. Feels like something that I will learn in time.> what exactly was he? Was he real, or convincing himself that he was real? <But what do you plan to do now, after what happened with Zapdos?> ❝Well it isn't over yet! Zapdos said that he needed time to get his energy back, and then it's off to find another way. I still want to get stronger though! So that we don't get pummeled like that again. And I want to do what those other players were doing! You saw right? Weren't they super cool?❞ <I guess so.> ❝Yeah! So when I come back we're training, okay?❞ <Huh?> ❝So that I unlock the Fighter class! I can go pow, woosh, bam!❞ The Cinderace couldn't help but let out a laugh. <That sounds dangerous. But cool, I agree. Alright, go on, get some rest. I'll just wait for you here.> ❝Heh! Prepare for an intense training session when I get back!❞

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Comet • The Creed Posts: 130 Trainer Class: Player Name: Vernon Quinn OOC Username: Peony Arena Points: 25	Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Comet on Aug 28, 2023 8:58:55 GMT 9 003 Curry Experiment #1 <The Tower of Cats?> ❝Yeah, you remember where you were headbutting the Patrats or something? We got this cat as a prize from it.❞ He held up the Litleo that had been embraced in his arms; the lion cub's little body dangled, not showing any sign of resistance, basically like a long cat. His face looked derpy, perpetually stuck with a cat's smile, but it would be quickly known that behind those eyes was an intense desire, much like the passion of a thousand suns, to burn things. ❝His name is Mapo Tofu! Mapo for short.❞ <You know, I've been meaning to ask, but where are you getting these names from?> ❝From food!❞ <Food? Where?!> somehow that seemed to stir up the little lion Pokemon; his head looking from side to side for anything that he could sink his teeth into. ❝I mean, I don't know if you're allowed to eat the food that I name you, but they're all spicy and real good. Spicy for fire types, get it?❞ <I'll burn the spices off! I wanna EAT.> the Litleo barred his teeth at no one in particular. He might have a bit of a teeth grinding habit. Kimchi made a bit of a face. <Rather loud, isn't he?> ❝S'alright, I did bring food along today so that we can have a picnic! I dunno if you guys eat on the regular--❞ <We don't need to eat.> ❝--well that sucks! You should eat. Though the game is kind of limited of what food I can give...❞ Comet placed Mapo down on the grass before he opened his inventory. One of the items he recently obtained was the curry maker from Gen 8 (it felt like they would like curry more than sandwiches? Though maybe he was projecting). After the game set it up for him, he followed the instructions, though decided that sprinkling berries didn't seem like a good idea. What was the game's logic for this, especially since the technology here would allow him to taste, presumably? (Right? Yes? He actually hadn't tried eating anything in UNOVR because he wasn't sure how it was going to go). He decided to play it safe and use ingredients that would actually be used in curry, since he had made it himself a number of times before with the help of his sister (before she left, and he realized that was quite a long time ago). All in all, the game seemed rather forgiving of any mishaps he likely did while cooking, and the curry turned out pretty well! Kimchi and Mapo Tofu were mostly watching him put everything together. Mapo wanted to help with the fire, but after immediately looking like he was ready to burn the curry rather than cook it, the Cinderace took over. ❝Tada! Japanese curry! I'll have to check the in game grocery store if I can buy meats for next time.❞ he served a bowl for Kimchi and himself and a more pup-like bowl for Mapo (since he didn't have any hands...err, paws? to hold utensils with). This curry just had cubed potatoes and carrots, but he hoped the taste would make up for it. And then it was time to try it out. Comet gulped a little, still finding it odd that he was going to be eating in the game (when in real life, he knew that his stomach wouldn't be filled at all - was there a fullness meter here? Would he feel "full"?) He still took a spoonful to try his creation, and when he popped it in his mouth, well... ❝This is bland as fuck.❞ <Oh, really? I like it, actually.> Mapo had no comment since he was scoring down and making a mess. Perhaps the game really wanted you to toss berries in there for flavoring? He would've thought that the packet had spices already, but maybe not...gross, the texture was in his mouth, but he definitely didn't get any pleasure from it. The sensation definitely felt like he was eating in real life though, which was super trippy. ❝You're not just saying that to be nice, right?❞ <No it's good! I, err, can have your bowl if you don't want to eat it...> Comet let out a laugh. ❝Knock yourself out. Guess I'll need to experiment some more with the mechanics. Eat up, you two!❞ Watching his Pokemon enjoy themselves, he was very much glad that Kimchi didn't question where the Litleo came from. After all, it wasn't completely the truth that he came from the Tower of Cats. He wondered what happened to the Glameow he traded off...hopefully it was fine.

Comet's Pep Talk [Refresh] Posted Aug 28, 2023 8:58:55 GMT 9 Edited by Comet Aug 28, 2023 9:08:50 GMT 9