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Post by Taylor on Apr 20, 2023 19:03:32 GMT 9
Well heck, it felt like she’d only just been here, and back she was again. Quite why Taylor had chosen to return to this Shrine as opposed to the other when this one gave her such a severe case of the heebie jeebies was a mystery, but here she was. The Rufflet encountered on Route 3 was no joke, and some healing was called for before the fight could continue.
A hand rested gently on Vixey’s back as the pair sat quietly by the edge of the void, staring down into it in quiet contemplation. Taylor wasn’t quite sure what she was expecting, but a feeling of empty dissatisfaction certainly wasn’t it. With a shudder, she stood and lifted the Vulpix into her arms, holding her close. “Come on girly, I think that’ll do.” With one last, uneasy glance back at the pit, she shook her head and turned to leave.
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 20, 2023 18:38:28 GMT 9
Zazu’s huff was dismissive in response, and Taylor (very maturely) stuck her tongue out at him as they picked up the pace again. The next little while of walking was mostly uneventful from there, and finally they managed to draw close to the flock of birds. As they drew near, it became apparent that something had definitely caught their attention. Shrieking and cawing split the air, and while most of the flock took to the sky at the arrival, a handful remained, taking turns diving something on the ground.
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Taylor
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Lone Wolf
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Post by Taylor on Apr 20, 2023 1:34:14 GMT 9
“Sorry, not today!” Taylor shouted cheerfully in the pair’s direction, arms waving in big arcs for maximum chaotic effect. “I’m afraid you’re not the birds we are looking for!” The volume and motion had the intended effect of startling the wild Pokémon , and on instinct the pair bolted.
“Damn, look at that speed!” The woman remarked, returning to a normal volume. The wild Doduo had taken off at breakneck speed as though a predator was chasing them. A glance in Zazu’s direction had her throwing up her arms. “What?!” She demanded. “You wanted them to leave, right?” The dual-type’s face(s) managed to communicate without words that they did not appreciate her less than conventional methods.
“God, Pokémon these days, amirite?” This was huffed in Mumble’s direction, and the Piplup obligingly assumed an exasperated expression of agreement and crossed his flippers. He naturally had no idea what he was agreeing to, but he was sure his trainer was correct!
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Taylor
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Lone Wolf
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Posts: 491
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Player Name: Taylor Finch
OOC Username: Lea
Arena Points: 72
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Post by Taylor on Apr 19, 2023 2:51:04 GMT 9
As she crested the top of the hill, a curious chirping followed by an angry hiss caught her attention and she spun to face the noise. At the base stood a couple of Doduo, all four heads bobbing and cocking to the side. Their loose, relaxed stances indicated that they might have been the source of the first noise. The second, it would seem, came from Zazu.
It wasn’t the first time the Doduo had made the sound strangely akin to an angry goose, but it certainly was the loudest! Apparently both heads were in agreement here – they were not interested in interacting with these wild Pokémon. Spawn Reset
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 19, 2023 2:40:00 GMT 9
A couple more tries here, Taylor mused to herself as she descended one gently rolling hill and scrambled up the side of a somewhat steeper one. And then I might look at buying a rod and doing some fishing. She wasn’t looking for anything in particular here, rather she was just curious to see what species spawned in the area. Something about these sorts of games made the idea of fishing so much more interesting than real life – she really couldn’t imagine she’d enjoy the activity in reality!
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 18, 2023 1:51:57 GMT 9
And with that, another pokemon was added to the team. Taylor really wasn’t sure she’d be keeping the Yanma – bugs really did give her the heebie-jeebies – but she was sure she’d fine a use for it eventually. With the bug-type registered to her box, she dusted off her hands and glanced down to where Zazu and Mumble waited.
“You two good to keep going?” She queried, grinning when both of the dual-type’s heads nodded and when her starter bounced on the spot and flapped his flippers excitedly. “I’m gonna take that as a yes!” With that, she returned her attention to the flock of birds that now seemed to have landed further into the plains. Time to go see what had them so interested! ENTERING THE TALL GRASS!
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 21:04:21 GMT 9
Last time she’d needed to heal, Taylor had visited the Noonlight Shrine. This time, for variety, she’d headed to the Precipice Shrine instead. Now, as she found herself approaching the yawning chasm, she began to regret the decision. Mist and odd, psychic energy filled the pit, ensuring that the naked eye was helpless to see just what might be down there, and there was an odd hush about the entire place. Kneeling at the lip of the pit, the young woman’s hand brushed one of the tiny pink flowers and she closed her eyes. As much to avoid looking into the portal as to pray.
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 20:33:16 GMT 9
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RUFFLET | MALE | | | TANK | 400 HP | ATK: 1d100 | |
BASIC MOVES 1-10 PECK, LEER, HONE CLAWS
TIER 1 MOVES 10-20 WING ATTACK, TAILWIND
TIER 2 MOVES 20-30 SCARY FACE, AERIAL ACE
TIER 3 MOVES 30-50 SLASH, WHIRLWIND, CRUSH CLAW
TIER 4 MOVES 50-70 AIR SLASH, DEFOG, THRASH
TIER 5 MOVES 70-100 BRAVE BIRD
OTHER MOVES NONE | OTHER INFORMATION: NONE
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Taylor
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Lone Wolf
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 20:20:48 GMT 9
The Fury Attack struck the Yanma solidly, the noise of the impact forcing Taylor’s attention back to the fight. “Well damn, Zazu, good job!” She called, laughter colouring her tone. The Yanma was flagging; it surely wouldn’t take too many more hits before the Doduo brought it down. “Let’s try a Pluck, bud!” She called, wondering if this would be the final blow. If it didn’t knock the opposing Pokémon out entirely, it might perhaps bring it to low enough health for capture.
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 20:16:48 GMT 9
Perhaps it was the deep dive technology. The awareness that if she let them get too close, she’d be able to feel their excessive number of legs crawl over her skin. Another shudder. Really, nothing should ever have more than four legs. Six, eight, a hundred… it was really just an unnecessary number of legs to have. She was so distracted by the way the insect set her teeth on edge that she totally missed the next series of attacks. Apparently Zazu didn’t need too much direct interference from her on this!
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 20:13:29 GMT 9
Both blows landed soundly, and Taylor winced as the returning Quick Attack made contact. “You good, buddy?” She called out, more than happy to retreat for the moment if need be, but Zazu simply hissed like an enraged goose and launched into another attack, this time a Wing Attack.
The enraged buzzing of the opposing Yanma had Taylor shuddering in discomfort. Usually bugs in Pokemon games didn’t bother her as much as in real life, but something about the VR experience changed that. She fought the urge to back away uncomfortably.
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 20:08:53 GMT 9
Both of Zazu’s heads nodded their agreement, and all four eyes sparkled in a disturbingly hungry manner. Taylor shivered; perhaps returning to the Surge Steppes hadn’t been the best choice for pursuing a spawn… She never had liked bugs, though in Pokemon games they tended to be rather unavoidable.
“Alright, let’s start with a peck then!” She requested, watching as the flying-type darted forward, aiming both beaks in the Yanma’s direction.
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 19:53:47 GMT 9
As they chased the flock of birds, a rustling in the grass to the left caught the group’s attention. They’d barely even slowed enough to investigate when a Pokémon emerged, immediately launching into an attack!
“Oh!” Taylor gasped – that had happened rather more quickly than she’d expected. Grabbing hold of Mumble’s flipper to keep him from charging forward, she turned to the Doduo at her side. “Think you can handle this one, Zazu?” She knew type-matches well enough by now to know without reference that flying trumped bug. Of course, that didn’t mean she’d take down the decorative type match-up chart in her study!
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 19:44:11 GMT 9
Mumble took the call to action to heart, squawking excitedly and charging off in the direction of the flock. Laughing, Taylor set off at a jog, hastening to catch up to the little guy. He’d certainly enjoyed his last fight in the tall grass, but she was conscious that she’d rather the little penguin not get into a fight without her there. He wasn’t exactly the most logical decision-maker in her team!
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Taylor
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Lone Wolf
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Posts: 491
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Player Name: Taylor Finch
OOC Username: Lea
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Post by Taylor on Apr 13, 2023 5:55:25 GMT 9
She was back!
Searching for new pokemon to add to her team had gone so well in this location last time that Taylor was returning now to see what else was in the area. With Mumble and Zazu flanking her heel, she had struck out from the Starter Lab, heading out across the plains.
"At least this should be a little less stressful than the corruption zone, eh Zazu?" She commented, smiling when the Doduo nodded emphatically. The poor guy had passed right out at the end of that one. "Let's do our best to keep you conscious this time!"
This time the Doduo didn't reply, so she turned her head to look at him curiously. "Huh," she breathed, following the flying-type's gaze to a flock of birds flying low to the ground a short distance away. "Wanna follow 'em?"
<They might have spotted--> <--something interesting.>
The avian pokemon replied, his two heads taking turns to speak and forming a single, fluent sentence. That was new.
"True enough," she replied, leaving the odd new speech pattern unremarked upon, for now. "Let's follow those birds then!" ENTERING THE TALL GRASS!
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