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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 19:08:32 GMT 9
A Yanma comes buzzing a path their way. Saint takes a moment to enjoy it, admiring the detail that went into modeling the pokemon. Everything from the animations and the sounds is right. Hydance did good work.
“Look, Gumball. That’s a Yanma. They're cute insects. They can fly very fast, and—”
SLAP.
Saint blanches, wrenching Gumball away. “No! Don’t squash it!” Gumball’s flippers are still outstretched, clapped together as if he had been trying to kill a mosquito. He opens his palms and pouts upon realizing he had missed.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 19:05:49 GMT 9
“Gumball, do you enjoy fighting?” Talking with his starter is an activity he’s delighted to find he really enjoys. With how chaotic his household had been growing up, he’d never really had a pet—or at least one that was properly his, and not just a stray he wouldn’t stop secretly feeding.
Gumball nods, excitement shining in his eyes. Saint isn’t too ecstatic about the answer, but he’s happy his pokemon found something he enjoys. “I’m… not much of a battler,” he admits, thinking of the players he’s met. “But I’ll help you get stronger, okay?” Because that is the primary way to help any pokemon grow in these games. He can’t just keep feeding Gumball treats and expect him to evolve—though he would be lying if he said he wouldn’t prefer it.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 17:58:20 GMT 9
“That’s strange,” Saint hums. Gumball tilts his head at him curiously, trying to peek at whatever Saint is holding in his hand—though it’s not as if he would see anything. Saint is looking through his UI. But the trainer reaches down and pats the popplio on the head. “He hasn’t messaged in a while.”
Perhaps the hunt has been called off? His hunting partner could have left without telling him—which is quite rude, and thus completely believable. But he recalls the current time of day, and knowing Kazuki’s timezone, it seems unlikely that the man would just log off.
Saint shakes his head. At least his walk will be peaceful.
ENTERING THE TALL GRASS!
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 9:39:44 GMT 9
Saint is lying down on the ground, on his face. He can feel the warm rays hitting his back. It is therapeutic.
“Gumball…” comes his muffled voice. “Gumball, cut that out. I’m too tired for this.”
Gumball pauses where he’s using his trainer as a makeshift treadmill. He looks over to Vulpix, who’s sitting by and relaxing as well, emanating a comforting warmth. The fox nudges her nose, insisting that he keep going.
Gumball proceeds to bounce on Saint’s back, because nothing beats a patented Popplio petrissage!
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 9:28:29 GMT 9
Saint’s eyes widen as Kazuki and the Duraludon crash onto the battlefield. What follows after is quite possibly the most self-destructive wrestling match he’s ever bore witness to. “Are you out of your mind!?” He says, springing forwards.
But Kazuki and Combusken continue fighting, working together to keep the Duraludon on the ground. Everyone is getting covered in dirt from all the dust clouds being kicked up by the struggle, but it does seem like the fight’s coming to a close.
Saint wants to facepalm, but there are priorities. “Vulpix.”
The vulpix is already way ahead of him, though she's a little disappointed to have to stop spectating. She prepares the fire.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 9:21:51 GMT 9
The Duraludon cries out, its arm giving up strength entirely, and it teeters.
Saint moves back further, anticipating its fall. “Try to hit it again,” he instructs his vulpix.
Vulpix, in all honesty, doubts she’ll do much in this battle after the previous turns, but she does appreciate the target practice. The problem is that the Duraludon is now moving a lot more as it struggles with its last chunk of HP, but she does her best to line up a shot.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 9:16:03 GMT 9
It does become quickly apparent they’re not fighting as efficiently as they should. Saint grimaces, finding that he—honestly did not enjoy fighting much. This isn’t like with console games—people can feel hurt here, and the pokemon actually feel formidable. But battling is an essential part of this game, so it’s best for him to learn.
Combusken lands a solid hit against the Duraludon’s shoulder, causing the dragon to lose rhythm. Kazuki roars as he pushes back, and to Saint’s utter fucking surprise, it does move the monster.
“Try to aim for the left shoulder,” Saint quietly instruct his Vulpix, who nods, her little curls bouncing as she turns to aim another stream of fire.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 8:50:39 GMT 9
Saint winces. Even if they’ve done this a few times now, he still can’t get used to seeing another player get crushed so thoroughly—and he still hasn’t asked him why he’s even doing this instead of having his pokemon fight as intended.
He wishes Duraludon were instead just a foot tall. Tiny, cute little miniatures, like those toy gundams of his childhood. Maybe they could try taming it with berries instead. As it stands, though, what they’re dealing with is a bulldozer with claws, so he asks his vulpix to try and assist with EMBER.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 8:21:38 GMT 9
’Is this guy just a magnet for danger,’ Saint ponders as he reads the string of messages Kazuki sends him. It’s mostly nonsense keyboard smash, but he does decipher the meaning. He’s being summoned.
And finding the man is even easier. He spots an explosion before their silhouettes even come into view, and the earth is trembling with every step the Duraludon takes. Vulpix by his side bristles, already rearing for battle.
Saint braces himself, mentally and physically, for another beatdown.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 8:14:48 GMT 9
A magnemite floats into view. Take two, he supposes.
“Hello there,” Saint says, waving gently. He takes out a berry from his bag—this time, a Pecha one. “I hope this is to your taste.” He knew the last one preferred Oran, but it couldn’t hurt to try.
His vulpix watches on as her trainer places the pink berry on the ground, her tails wagging faster at the sight.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 6:50:18 GMT 9
“Do you… just not feel like it?” Saint asks. He’s been talking casually with Vulpix—or talking at Vulpix, rather. The fox is a fantastic listener, but he can’t help feeling a little self-conscious after doing all the talking thus far.
Vulpix tilts her head curiously at him, her tails swaying behind her. “No, it’s okay if you won't speak. I just want to make sure you’re alright.” He’s come to accept that Gumball will likely never speak a word, so if his Vulpix follows suit—well, he’ll manage. He just has to pay closer attention to body language.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 5:54:48 GMT 9
To his utter relief, the stranger revives. “Ah, be careful—!” But before he can urge them to rest, he’s shoved away, and a burst of light leads to the entrance of the most peculiar creature he’s ever seen. It looked like an amalgamation of different beings—chimeric, yet its voice is coherent, just as unique.
He’s paying attention to the conversation at hand, silent to allow Silvermoon and their pokemon re-orient themselves. Gumball, on the other hand, looks indignant. He spits out the pokeball in his mouth in order to claim the other prize he had found because finders keepers!
“You went into Mistra?” His brows furrow, recalling where he had read that name. “Trainers are forbidden from entering.” He had figured the game would bar them entirely, but it appears to be accessible.
His eyes take in the state of the two and he breathes out, dipping his head. There would be no point in chastising them. “Your body temperature is too low. You need to warm up. Gumball—don’t you dare!” Gumball freezes where he has outstretched his neck, mouth wide over the tip of Kintsugi’s tail. “No. No. Down.” The popplio slowly and begrudgingly backs off.
Saint sighs, exasperated. He gets up from where he’d been kneeling, moving over to his heavy coat, which he had discarded atop some shrubs. Brushing away some leaves from it, he moves to hand it to Silvermoon. “I’m going to build a fire. Please cover yourself with this. I would recommend removing any soaked outerwear, but you don’t have to, if you aren’t comfortable with it.” None of his own clothes would get soaked anyways. Despite wading in the water, he was completely dry thanks to his trainer class.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 5:39:35 GMT 9
Saint returns, walking and typing into the chat he has with Kazuki as he goes. His Vulpix is accompanying him again, acting as the eyes as he deals with his demanding hunting partner.
He wonders how long it will take until he makes another friend. One that hopefully doesn’t try to trick him into dragon hunting. He had agreed to play the game on the grounds of helping other players but this hadn’t really been what he’d imagined.
“Let me know if you spot anything, okay?” He says to his Vulpix. The fox nods, and it only serves to add to his worries. How come none of his pokemon had talked so far?
ENTERING THE TALL GRASS!
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 5:34:52 GMT 9
Ignoring the way his messages ping, Saint returns to Noonlight Shrine for a breather. He lets his pokemon play under the glowing leaves and the iridescent shade of the slumbering Moltres, and takes some time to sit, close his eyes, and simply enjoy the peace.
It’s curious. They even got the scent of autumn right. He wishes, sorely, that he could visit the sea. He misses the bright embrace of the sun.
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Saint
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Weekend Warrior
Round 2
Posts: 386
Trainer Class:
Player Name: Angelo Alvarez
OOC Username: Sleepy
Arena Points: 10
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Post by Saint on May 31, 2023 0:55:12 GMT 9
Once Saint recovers, he finds the Magnemite staring at him again. “Do you still want another treat?” he asks, exasperated. He’s thankful then, to have explored the timberlands when he could. He’ll likely have to drop by Birchwild and do some fruit picking if he’s to use this method more often.
But he does as requested, taking out another oran berry and placing it on the ground for the magnemite to enjoy.
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