Kazuki
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 9:36:28 GMT 9
“Your aim’s getting better,” Kazuki says as they return to the shrine.
<The Duraludon went down quicker than the last few attempts.> Combusken nods, feeling better. Feeling eager to go again. <Maybe we need to be aiming for its joints?>
“It’s too early to think that.” He’s aimed for those spots and they haven’t always proved effective, and there’s no telling if pokemon species have such universal weaknesses in this game. “We’ll just have to test it out some more.”
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Kazuki
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 9:30:57 GMT 9
“Fucking seriously?” Kazuki chuckles as the Duraludon slumps on the ground. It’s still twitching, clearly alive, but literally on the barest sliver of health.
“Stubborn bastard.” He gets up, his clothes a mess, body injured as per usual with these fights, but relatively in better shape than the previous Duraludon fight. “Lights out.”
He slams his foot into its back, sending it to the ground.
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Kazuki
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 9:24:54 GMT 9
There. Combusken lands the Duraludon, and it makes pushing against it much easier. A small burst of fire also aids in keeping the dragon off its balance, though it is definitely not going down just yet.
“Right. Come on.” Kazuki digs his fingers into the cutting metal, his hands aflame. “It's time to go down.”
He twists to throw them both into the dirt, his Combusken leaping again to aim as the Duraludon tips over.
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Kazuki
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 9:19:03 GMT 9
The fire only manages to graze the Duraludon, basically missing entirely. But what does he expect from a newbie?
Kazuki’s still got the Duraludon’s arms in his grip. It lost its ability to push back after Combusken went for the shoulder, but it’s still strong enough that he can’t throw it. “Go again,” he hisses to his pokemon.
Combusken nods, eyeing the burn that’s now marring the dragon’s shoulder. She launches off the ground, preparing her kicks.
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Kazuki
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 8:55:04 GMT 9
“Stop hitting it blindly!” Kazuki shouts to be heard over the combined noise of Combusken playing frying pans for an instrument and Saint’s Vulpix pretending to be a firecracker. The method he’s observed is to synchronize the attacks, focusing on one spot, but it’s hard to do so when Combusken’s on a rampage and his hunting partner is being too protective to let his pokemon get close enough for a precision shot. In the end, he's ignored.
The Duraludon slams into him again. His heels dig into the dirt. ’Should’ve gone Tank at this rate.' Kazuki grits to avoid biting down on his tongue, forced to go on the defensive.
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 8:30:25 GMT 9
Kazuki grits his teeth, bracing against another hit. He’s managing. Maybe all the grind has been paying off.
But there’s no time to celebrate. His mind is broken in half, focusing on two things at once. The first being, obviously, the rampaging steel type that wants to rip him to little macaroni pieces, the other being Combusken, who still remains on the teetering edge of self-control.
Combusken shows none of it now, though. She takes advantage of the Duraludon’s distraction, swinging relentlessly—CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 6:56:00 GMT 9
The air shifts after that. Combusken has taken the lead. It’s for training, sure, but it’s also to allow Kazuki to observe her. That had been the first instance of her acting out since they began hunting this session. It’s the first time she’s disobeyed despite knowing the order—though there’s still a chance it could be a fluke.
Combusken takes to her duties, seizing her mind by the scruff. After being on the hunt for a while, she must have begun getting sloppy. She takes careful stock of her surroundings, keeping an eye out for any glints in the grass, any prominent silhouettes.
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 6:38:15 GMT 9
Kazuki clicks his tongue. As entertaining as the sight of Verai cursing out the lady of the house is, doing so won’t help diminish the absolute pain in the ass this task will pose. They had signed up for delivery, not as a search party.
Verai scoops up the cats (expected) and they head to the hall, where a large map has been mounted on the wall. A sign posted by it reminds visitors to 'Please be mindful of where you’re going, and if you get lost, stay where you are and wait for staff to come get you'.
“Why would you want to search in a closet?” Kazuki says to him, and it’s very apparent by the smug look on his face that he means something else. “The brat’s waiting for his egg. Let’s try the KITCHENS. If anyone’s given a shit about him, it’s probably the servants anyway.”
They’re led down the marble foyer that connects every area of the mansion. Two massive windows are poised over the grand staircase, bathing both flights of steps in light, and of course, smack dab in the middle, looking down on all of them with a severe countenance, is a large portrait of HOWARD TODDIGAN, V XVI. Sprigatito hisses at it.
“Whoever designed this map…” Kazuki grumbles as they hurry down to the kitchens.
The first person they encounter is a frazzled baker toting a towering platter of sweets. “Look out! Make way!” The kitchens are huge and occupied by a staff of overworked, flour-covered cooks and bakers. The baker huffs, flour puffing off her cheeks. “No guests allowed in the kitchens! We already have our hands full preparing for the young lord’s party.” She grunts, struggling to hold the huge platter. “Ugh, just look at this. 999 SWEETROLLS and we’ve still got plenty to make.” It is exhausting, making so much food, knowing most of it will go to waste in the palates of these snooty nobles.
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Kazuki
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 6:13:17 GMT 9
Precipice Shrine greets him. His impatience ekes out enough that Combusken by his side shies away, but he knows he can get used to this. Sprigatito had begun needing frequent healing not too long ago, and Combusken has already put in a good chunk of training.
They stay by the edge of the shrine, looking into the abyss as its gentle hum heals their wounds.
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 6:09:45 GMT 9
Something dives from the air above, swiping at Combusken, who narrowly dodges in time. The ambusher squawks, revealing itself to be a Rufflet. Kazuki barely has time to recognize it before Combusken lunges for the smaller bird.
“Hold on!” Kazuki hisses, close enough to grab Combusken and pulling her away from the bird. “We aren’t wasting time with this. You know what we’re prioritizing.”
Combusken glares, but doesn’t protest as he moves to try and get them out of the Rufflet’s hunting ground. Their time limit is beginning to take shape.
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 6:06:27 GMT 9
They continue the hunt in silence. Occasionally, Kazuki will pause to check in on Saint. He has to ensure the newbie is still wandering the steppes. He seems like the flaky type.
As he minds his UI, Combusken has proceeded to sharpen her claws on a rock. She takes practice swipes to it, Kazuki sometimes piping in to tell her to aim higher, to use less force, to try and do an aerial hit. Combusken abides, or she thinks she does. The sounds around her devolves into rhythmic CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
The rock is flayed and gutted by the time Kazuki calls her attention.
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Kazuki
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 5:31:29 GMT 9
Combusken makes quick work of the Magnemite, and after quite literally one hit, Kazuki is able to stuff the magnet in a ball and continue on.
He tallies what they’ve gathered in his head. Still a good chunk left to find, but it’ll get done, to some degree.
Combusken shakes her head at the glance he gives. <Too short of a fight to tell,> is her answer to his unsaid question. Kazuki frowns, continuing down the route without a word.
ENTERING THE TALL GRASS!
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 1:10:04 GMT 9
He doesn’t like the sound of that, but it’s better than nothing. If they can get her through a few more battles, maybe such feelings will change. The last thing he needs is for Combusken to go berserk from getting stir-crazy, but there is a similar risk in letting her battle too much. He’s unsure where the balance is.
“Look alive. We’ve got you a target.”
The magnemite floats into view, oblivious to their presence. Kazuki gestures for Combusken to go ahead, and the fire type quickly launches herself in a cannonball of fire.
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Kazuki
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 1:06:44 GMT 9
Kazuki clicks his tongue. He steps faster, takes longer strides. “Does battling help with it?”
Combusken tries to keep up, but she recognizes what has to be done. She maintains the distance while still keeping pace. <Maybe?> The uncertainty in her voice is new. <It is hard to tell. On one hand, battling makes me happy. On the other, it feels like I will not be satisfied.>
They already had a fair share of fights by now, yet still, her claws demand to continue the fight. Still, it feels like her trainer is demanding she continues. There are no opponents in sight.
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Post by Kazuki on May 31, 2023 0:34:54 GMT 9
The tracks turn out to be Nidoran footprints. Combusken turns and follows her trainer further down the path.
“Anything weird?” Kazuki asks out of nowhere.
Combusken pauses and surveys the area, but the place is peaceful. The grass sways in the breeze. There are no apparent silhouettes waiting for them up ahead. <No. I don’t see anything.>
“No, I meant with you.” Kazuki continues on, hearing Combusken’s footsteps trailing behind him. “Do you still feel restless?”
Combusken flexes her claws. <I do.>
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