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Post by Kazuki on Nov 16, 2023 7:02:55 GMT 9
For once, Kazuki was resting.
He lay under the shade of a tree in Birchwild, fishing pole propped up on the edge of a nearby river. It had been a long time since he had a fishing day. He could hear his team splash around and cause trouble with each other (Pansear was training the fire types in the art of arson; Gyarados was being hugged into submission by Steelix; the Support team losing sanity.)
The sound of a notification opened his eyes. Waffle was still asleep on him, face planted in the middle of his chest, softly snoring. He quietly reached up to open his messages, wondering if this was another hunting request from M'Foxy.
Hi Kazuki Silvermoon is typing...
He stared at the chat window, the Silvermoon is typing… that seemed to go for-fucking-ever before he got fed up and beat them to the punch:
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 16, 2023 6:19:52 GMT 9
#s://b~l3n~co/i/mP4X71~png Kazuki’s invitation had gone like this: He went training again, arrived at Precipice Shrine after getting appropriately beat within an inch of life, found a stuffed toy with a letter accompanied by a floating neck pillow, came close to tossing said letter until he saw the words 'The walls of the palace are of boring stone, some color is sorely needed.', promptly kicked down the metaphorical door to Verai’s man cave, and threw both of them into the abyss.
He’s unsure how the Dream Kingdom works, but censorship appeared to be stronger here—he woke up wearing clothes.
“Huh. Well, this is familiar.” Kazuki tugged at the kimono. It was a lot more intricate than the last one he wore around Verai, covered in flowers that matched his tattoos. “Not bad,” he grinned. “Not bad at all.” He threw his arm around Verai, moving to join the crowd streaming into the palace.
It was as if a whole other game had been stuffed in. Everything was done up to the nines, in every way imaginable—extravagance in all flavors. The Queen’s announcement was heard by all, recounting events that Kazuki could only understand as fairytales. Every part of this was like a fairytale, really. He wasn’t interested in the food, or acting out fantasies (more than he already has). He perked up as the walls took on a shimmer, the music starting back up—and people already moving to the walls with paints in tow.
He doesn’t hesitate, straying from the banquet to quickly take hold of a sizeable wall. The dream allowed him to manifest anything. By his feet lay his ragged high school duffel bag; an infinite cache of spray paints.
“Damn, I have missed this,” he purred, tying up his sleeves with tasuki and shaking the can in his hand, enjoying the little click click click. He leaped off the ground, the anti-gravity belt from his temporarily-active AVIATOR class launching him in the air, and began marring the pristine white with yellows.
It’s a mess at first. He was doing it for the fun of the process, fitted only with the overwhelming urge to move. He covered the wall with streaks of color, barely thinking, the scent of ozone in the back of his head.
The straight lines of black and yellow began merging together.
Eventually, he’s forced to step back.
He did not look pleased with what came out.
“Well, shit.” His graffiti assistant, Waffle, came down in an anti-gravity bubble, tiny paint brush in his mouth, the lace of his pink prince outfit flouncing as he approached his trainer.
<Mmph mmph!> Waffle said, pointing to a portion of the wall, where he had shakily written waffles wuz here in lime green.
“Who taught you to write?” Kazuki asked, raising a brow at the sprigatito. “I’ll teach you to draw a sword. Have you stick that into Zapdos, ‘cause fuck if I know where else to take this.”
He was not here for the stories; for Precipice Crown and everything preceding the era of Thunderfall. Moltres and Articuno were concepts to him, less human than Zapdos—even though he liked the thunderbird the least out of the three.
He stared at the infinite storm and the emerging behemoth, shaking the everlasting can of spray paint in his hands.
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Kazuki
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 15, 2023 9:50:22 GMT 9
The meowing menagerie was to be expected, but as Kazuki entered the establishment, the welcoming committee appeared to withdraw. Save for two brave souls, most of the cats hissed, hopping off platforms or scurrying under furniture as his presence crawled into the building.
Kazuki pursed his lips. He reached into his pockets, sending out his starter.
Waffle popped out of his ball, the root-infested Sprigatito immediately beaming at his surroundings. <Kitten!> he paused, paws screeching to a halt in front of a resident Litten to sniff, nose scrunching with realization. <You’re not Kitten!> The Litten in question seemed just as puzzled, but only drew closer to investigate the strange cat, its fellows following like a school of piranhas.
Kazuki entered the hallway of doors, ignoring Waffle’s dilemma—<And you’re not Kitten! And you’re not Kitten either!>—and opening the door to 104.
Professor Ash, in the flesh. Alive, well, and different—but not as different as he was expecting, for someone whose role had been overthrown by the resident catgirl. He was expecting more stains, for one.
She greeted him, saying it’s good to see him—a fact that he would sooner attribute to coding or false pleasantries than anything.
“You must be real fond of the smell of burning cat litter to stay here, Prof,” was his response as he shut the door. She’s quick to offer a seat—the bed or a chair—and Kazuki moved from where he was blocking the door, the chair whining in protest as he threw himself on it in flawless bisexual sit.
A barkeep came to offer coffees. Kazuki accepted his cup and held it there, his attention remaining on the professor as she went into a brief explanation over the password.
“Mmmhm. So the pass is from some ancient religion that believed in equality for Pokemon and people.” He sniffed the coffee, and still did not sip. “And this is how you’re telling me you converted? Good on you.” Scientists were only a degree away from thespians, he supposed.
And then she stared at him with a challenge, drawing his attention fully.
Kazuki grinned, sharp and toothy. “What do you mean? I came out here ‘cause you wanted to ask me questions. The raid was a fuckfest, but I’m not here to cuss you out or turn you into my emotional punchbag. I’ve got outlets for that.” Now, at least.
He swished the mug in his hands, the hot coffee a rich, dark brown, exuding steam from the brim. “So, ask me stuff. I’ll tell you everything. About the players, about your world, about Mistra, and the Corruption, the Parasites. Everything I know.”
He met her gaze—just as reticent, just as unyielding—with a smile.
“All you gotta do is ask.”
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 11, 2023 11:51:23 GMT 9
ARCHIVE 3: OSTELLIA
Find Professor Ash
Got a letter from Prof— well, shit, I guess it's former prof? Standard 'I'm going to figure you out, fuck the law' procedure, went to the Cat's Meow to answer it. Let's see what she's got. {notes} - reunited with professor ash [NPC]
Imagination Banquet
Got an invitation to some big party in the Dream Kingdom, took Ver with me. This place is weird but pretty neat, got a nice kimono there and they let us paint up the palace walls. {notes} - vandalism vandalism vandalism
Shell Shock
Went to explore the dunes with Ver using the weird worm egg. Seems like it's more active these days, keeps trying to lead me somewhere — my death, I think. {notes} - exploring with verai - first encounter with an ultra beast - fought a stakataka
Park of Dogs
AFTER NEARLY A YEAR, I FINALLY GOT MY MONEY'S WORTH. LET THE FUCKING DOGS OUT. {notes} - screaming, crying, pissing, shitting etc. etc. - he's a dog dad can you tell
Disco Inferno
Stayed at the new Thunderfall Shrine while waiting to trade off a disco egg. Got blinded and burned, because of-goddamn-course. They've gotta drain this place, it's attracting child-sized mosquitos. {notes} - met rose - traded chaos dragon egg for fiery spirit
Eyes Close, Heartbeats Slow
Was up at the usual time. Went to a strange parade with Ver. I still don't get what those things are, but we might find some answers if we can stick to the end. Ver seems a bit off; need to keep an eye on him. {notes} - participated in the broken sundial quest with verai
Fear Not This Night
I haven't heard from this kid in ages. {notes} - reunited with silvermoon - freeform arena battle
Best Friend
A morning with Sumi. {notes} - real life with sumi, his dobermann - pain
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 11, 2023 10:54:18 GMT 9
INTERMISSION: UNOVRCON
HILTON CALL ADELAIDE
do not call miss A!! let ren call miss A bc ur a fuckwit who put all his skill points in STR and 0 in CHAR. call front desk for snacks
WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN
go clothes shopping <3
BUY MY FUCKING DISGUISE
o ye that too ig. important: HAVE FUN AT CON
Cage Match
Came back to America after months of being stuck in Hokkaido recovering. Jetlagged as fuck at the airport, got into a fight with some hot shithead at baggage claim while Ren went to get stamps. haha bitch as if u fought You KICKED ME in the LEG and ur welcome <3 {notes} - met tarou and bria - was dealt critical damage by REN
Plush Rumpus
Spotted the bastard from the airport. Decided to... investigate. Ren was taking too long buying the disguise i was gone for like a half hour so I took matters into my own hands u put on a fursuit How is it a fucking fursuit it's a bird oh you sweet summer child {notes} - stole a moltres fursuit - clownery with tarou and bria
Confounding Convections
Got lost while wandering the con, ended up meeting M'Foxy in person, who turned out to be some old dude cosplaying as Cygnus lmao yeah that checks out
Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner
Was being assailed by children LMFAOOOOO and got help from one of the staff who wasn't security out for my ass.
Pressure Cooker
FUCK. FUCK, are you fucking kidding me, SHIT goddamn it what??? what the hell happened I got caught. {notes} - met fake tuesday (ariel) and mars - adelaide's first appearance
Seek And You Shall Find Me
Trying to run the fuck away at the arcade while in costume should be considered a sport arent u like an mma professional
I See You
After a thousand years, I finally made it back to the hotel and found Ren and then immediately died of cringe Shut the fuck up {notes} - talked with tarou - absolutely rizzless behaviour
Finding Out
Turns out the costume isn't so bad after all how are u not in jail {notes} - he beats up a frat boy - met finn
BOSS BATTLE: C0D13_2
Found Ren, got a new disguise from Theron, finished up with some weird final battle with a giant holographic duck it was fun!!! cheer up asshole we got loot {notes} - met C0D13_2 (NPC)
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:23:58 GMT 9
Kazuki squints. “This is a fucking Pokémon game, right? I’m not here to dress like a hobbit.” That’s about the extent of his knowledge on medieval themes, apparently. The man is clearly not a fantasy type, despite engaging in what is basically LARP-lite for people who love cartoons too much. “Wait, you stabbed C.L.A.W.?”
That fascinating tidbit gets brushed under the rug along with about a hundred other curiosities—something that Kazuki thinks will be a habit for a fast-talker like Tuesday. She tosses his name around like a little ball—a ball that she’s tossing into a roulette, expecting big wins.
Kazuki feels that if he doesn’t tread carefully, he might end up walking out of this lighthouse having bought a used Subaru—a deal he will surely regret because those things did not die easily, and Asper did not have road infrastructure to justify driving anything less than an off-road viable Jeep. Preferably of the red variety.
But the man who ransacked MOM’s house did perk up at the implication of robbery.
He squints at the frilly cat ear maid headdress, then back at Tuesday. “If those pictures get out, I come for you first, got it?” he growls, as if the decked out trainer would be threatened.
Apparently the price of his pride and sanity is degeneracy.
He stomps into the offered changing room, slamming the closet door shut.
About two minutes later, an audible RIP can be heard.
“Shit. How do I put this on?”
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:23:14 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/847006452118978590/1147822551632990318/200x200_civilian2~png Whether his MMA injuries caused him brain damage didn’t matter—it only takes getting dropped on your head as a baby once to ensure you stay bitter for the rest of your life. That, coupled with a lifetime of issues and a con’s worth of footnote issues, and the timebomb comparison became less a theory and more a self-fulfilling prophecy.
But this is not the time for psychological evaluation. Fake Tuesday declares her intent to pry an apology out of him as if swearing to have his head—a moxie that under any other circumstances, he would praise and enable to the fullest extent—but the current circumstance is that he despises her and her boss. The last thing he wants is to see her again.
He’s finally by the exit when she brings up the possibility of meeting Tuesday. Some part of him naturally wants to tell her to shove it, but the other part—
He bends down (painfully, slowly), picking up the Moltres head from the floor. He pulls the costume back up. If this is the end, he wants to reach his hotel room untouched. He wants that modicum of peace before all hell breaks loose.
He turns to her, loathing written across his soggy features. “Does he? What a fucking surprise.” Maybe the son of a bitch wants to rub it in.
Atsushi slips the Moltres head back on, completing the transformation from despicable vicious man to despicable vicious bird, waddling over to Fake Tuesday in a move that’s less a character quirk and more a persisting medical issue.
“Fine. Where?”
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:22:08 GMT 9
Waffle pinked with pride, smiling so hard it threatened to pop off his face. Kitten called him cool! <I’m a warrior now! A warrior and a cat!> His eyes shined. <A warrior cat.> Letting out a ferocious ‘myu!’ he launched, pouncing the spinning Kitten off the platform and into the grass in his excitement.
He was not the only one preening like a cat who got the cream.
Despite being undeserving of it and not needing it in the slightest, Kazuki was spoiled rotten by Verai, and this was a prime example.
Kazuki leaned back, resting his palms on the stone platform as he watched Verai kneel by his feet. He hummed as Verai felt about for the right piece of armor, in absolutely no rush whatsoever as he happily offering his legs to the demo. He was also paying close attention— though Verai’s words appeared to be going from one ear out the other for the most part.
He chuckled as the videogame logic bristled what was clearly Verai’s special little interest. “Yeah, I didn’t wear an undershirt during the raid either. Game armor won’t chafe, but I’m still fucked if it gets too cold.”
It still felt strange; he spent the game exposed and uncaring about it for so long that he wasn’t sure if the armor was supposed to feel this heavy, but it was a comforting weight. Encompassing.
Hands settled heavy on his hips and the smile on Kazuki’s face stretched wide. “That all?” His leg slid behind Verai’s, locking him as his hand held the vambrace by his hip. He tilted his chin up to observe the look on his face. “Sure you didn’t miss a step, Ver?”
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:20:55 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/847006452118978590/1147842896519757855/200x200_moltres~png Once he caught him, the little bastard was basically free pickings. Atsushi held tight as the man struggled, throwing punches at weak spots that made it clear the guy’s chosen fighting style was tailored to nerds in locker rooms.
It was getting boring, to be honest.
“Alright, kid, how’s about this?” Atsushi chuckled, flexing to suffocate him in a one-armed chokehold. “I’ll be nice. You don’t even have to apologize.”
The mask made it impossible to see, but he was smiling. “Just say uncle.”
He dug his knuckles into the stranger’s empty skull in the world’s most brutal chicken noogie. “Say uncle! Come on, say it.”
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:18:49 GMT 9
Kazuki pauses—Sprigatito giggling where he lies over his trainer’s face like pillow, his bushy tail swishing excitedly.
Green eyes peek from the curly kitten fur to where Verai sat, the man’s gaze lidded, heavy, despite not turned to him. The concern in his voice is palpable enough to leave something sour on Kazuki’s tongue.
“I’m—better.” His head faces forwards to the sky beyond the fog. Sprigatito has settled on his chest, sniffing at a cut on his collar that refuses to heal. He tries to lick it, only to gag and draw back—<Yuck!>—and then try to clean it again.
“Since I got the parasite, it hasn’t felt like I’ve been alone up here. In my head; my body. Made it hard to tell how much anything I did was mine.”
His mouth curls into a nasty snarl at the memory of being made spectator in his own skin. “And fuck that shit. When I kick your ass, it’s on my own terms—no one else’s.” He remembers them clearly: the unfair kills that spat on his pride, the press of Verai’s lips against his and yet not. The bitterness that curls in his gut burns an unsightly green. “You don’t know how badly I wanted to rip this thing out and tear it to shreds.”
His chest rises and falls. Sprigatito has gone from trying to groom him to grooming his paws with fervor. Kazuki shuts his eyes.
“But I don’t feel it anymore. It’s quiet.”
The words are said like the first breath of a man who had been drowning.
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Kazuki
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You Can't Take Me
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:17:43 GMT 9
| HONEDGE | N/A | [tangent= ]WEAKNESS[/tangent] [tangent=ALWAYS APPLICABLE +15 Very Rare
CIRCUMSTANTIAL +5 Corrupted Move]➕ BONUS[/tangent]
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HONEDGE | IT/ITS | | | UNEQUIPPED | 100 HP | ATK: 20 DMG | VERY RARE (+15) |
BASIC MOVES 01-10 tackle, fury cutter, shadow sneak, autotomize
TIER 1 MOVES 10-20 aerial ace, metal sound, slash
TIER 2 MOVES 20-30 night slash, retaliate
TIER 3 MOVES 30-50 iron defense, iron head, power trick, swords dance, sacred sword
TIER 4 MOVES 50-70 Z MOVES
TIER 5 MOVES ALL
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:17:39 GMT 9
| STEELIX | a49d9d | [tangent= ]WEAKNESS[/tangent] [tangent=ALWAYS APPLICABLE +5 Uncommon
CIRCUMSTANTIAL +5 Corrupted Move]➕ BONUS[/tangent]
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STEELIX | HE/HIM | | | TANK | 500 HP | ATK: 1d150 | UNCOMMON (+5) |
BASIC MOVES 01-10 crunch, thunder fang, fire fang, rock polish, tackle, harden, bind, rock throw, smack down, autotomize
TIER 1 MOVES 10-20 dragon breath, curse, rock slide
TIER 2 MOVES 20-30 rock slide, screech, sand tomb
TIER 3 MOVES 30-50 stealth rock, slam, sandstorm, dig, iron tail
TIER 4 MOVES 50-70 Z MOVES stone edge, double-edge, magnet rise
TIER 5 MOVES ALL
TM/HM MOVES iron head
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:17:32 GMT 9
| CHIMCHAR | c76e52 | [tangent= ]WEAKNESS[/tangent] [tangent=ALWAYS APPLICABLE +10 Rare
CIRCUMSTANTIAL +5 Corrupted Move +5 Couple]➕ BONUS[/tangent]
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CHIMCHAR | HE/HIM | | | SUPPORT | 250 HP | HEAL: 4d12 | Rare (+10) |
BASIC MOVES 01-10 scratch, leer, ember, taunt
TIER 1 MOVES 10-20 fury swipes, flame wheel
TIER 2 MOVES 20-30 nasty plot, torment
TIER 3 MOVES 30-50 facade, fire spin, acrobatic, slack off, flamethrower
TIER 4 MOVES 50-70 Z MOVES
TIER 5 MOVES ALL
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:17:29 GMT 9
| DRAGONITE | 7bc9bb | [tangent= ]WEAKNESS[/tangent] [tangent=ALWAYS APPLICABLE +10 Rare
CIRCUMSTANTIAL +5 Corrupted Move +5 Couple]➕ BONUS[/tangent]
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DRAGONITE | SHE/HER | | | SUPPORT | 250 HP | ATK: 4d12 | VERY RARE (+15) |
BASIC MOVES 01-10 wing attack, extreme speed, roost, fire punch, thunder punch, wrap, leer, twister, thunder wave, hurricane
TIER 1 MOVES 10-20 dragon tail, agility
TIER 2 MOVES 20-30 slam
TIER 3 MOVES 30-50 aqua tail, dragon rush, outrage, safeguard
TIER 4 MOVES 50-70 Z MOVES rain dance, dragon dance
TIER 5 MOVES ALL hyper beam
TM/HM MOVES
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Post by Kazuki on Nov 10, 2023 13:17:26 GMT 9
| SCORBUNNY | e57a50 | [tangent= ]WEAKNESS[/tangent] [tangent=ALWAYS APPLICABLE +10 Rare
CIRCUMSTANTIAL +5 Corrupted Move +5 Couple]➕ BONUS[/tangent]
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SCORBUNNY | HE/HIM | | | UNEQUIPPED | 100 HP | ATK: 20 DMG | RARE (+10) |
BASIC MOVES 01-10 tackle, growl, ember, quick attack
TIER 1 MOVES 10-20 double kick, flame charge, agility
TIER 2 MOVES 20-30 headbutt, counter
TIER 3 MOVES 30-50 bounce, double-edge
TIER 4 MOVES 50-70 Z MOVES
TIER 5 MOVES ALL
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