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Post by Kallisto on Jun 23, 2023 10:27:33 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg It was basically utter chaos at this point, with shouting and whirring and mechanical noises all over the place. Even if they were up higher than the last test, he could still hear Cygnus clearly from below, announcing something about the beams and--wait, what? ❝Placebo effect my ass!❞ any trace of the regal air that Kallisto was supposed to have was thrown out of the window, especially since he was still feeling a blur in his head, a dizziness that wouldn't go away. He was pretty sure that the other person who got hit by it was also still feeling its effects -- what was going to happen to them by the end of the event? Would they actually get something out of it if he was just lying and changing up the goals all the time?
Clenching his teeth, Kallisto decided that he should really just focus on the task at hand so that they could finally get back to the ground (he had to admit that flying was nice, and he would've enjoyed it more if a fucking red beam didn't sweep through his shoulder like a light saber). Wait, what was the goal again? The notification pop up, a little frizzy at the edges, mentioned a signature move. Great! What the fuck was that? It was then Zac called out nearby, saying that he had a plan (oh God) and it involved them trusting him to not crash and burn (oh fuck). If this was how he was going to experience his first death, well, actually, he didn't want that! But Morpheus had already agreed and they were waiting for him, so by the power of peer pressure, he begrudgingly flew closer and held on. ❝I hope we still get rewards even if we die--❞
The descent had begun, a death spiral that could only be described as a large, red crocodile having fun with its prey, which were two similarly idiot men that couldn't think of a better idea. The combination of his body still feeling the effects of the laser and the chaotic movements really made him want to let go, but he hung on for his dear life. ❝This better be worth it, goddamnit!❞
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 20, 2023 23:49:54 GMT 9
| PIERCE |
MEOWTH (A) | MALE | DARK | | SUPPORT | 150 HP | ATK: 2d12 | COMMON (+0) |
BASIC MOVES 1-10 Fake Out, Growl, Feint, Scratch
TIER 1 MOVES 10-20 Pay Day, Bite, Taunt
TIER 2 MOVES 20-30 Assurance, Fury Swipes
TIER 3 MOVES 30-40 Screech, Night Slash, Nasty Plot
TIER 4 MOVES 40-50 Play Rough | OTHER INFORMATION: (#7a7e83) (Referred to as "smug ass cat") Speaks in nyaspeak, which to Kallisto is the worst thing he could do, and he's pretty sure that Pierce does it on purpose.
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 20, 2023 23:44:57 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg 001 Call Me Master
<Kallisto!>
The penguin had been trying to get his attention for the past few minutes while he was reading through some posts about UNOVR. He was at a bit of a crossroads on what to do next, and while it wasn't that he ran out of things to do, it was more of that he felt ill-prepared for what was to come, especially since there seemed to be mentions of a big scale event happening soon. With only a little penguin, a spoiled-looking cat, and a wet rat on his side, he was...not confident they would do much of anything.
There was also the matter of his current appearance gnawing on him every time he logged in. Honestly, he wasn't sure why he was still coming back (besides the contract, because money was good). At the moment, he felt divisive -- he wanted to continue feeling like someone else, but he also found it plenty uncomfortable. Even if it had been some days since he started playing this game, it felt like he wasn't much closer to feeling familiarity.
<Kallisto?>
It felt even weirder that the penguin was calling him by his player name. Weren't they supposed to be like at his beck and call or something?
❝Call me 'Master'.❞
The penguin blinked. Kallisto wasn't even looking at him, but he did feel the awkward pause. Was he...was that too mean or something?
<Master!>
Never mind, the penguin just seemed to be recalibrating and seemed to be answering with the same fervor. He let out a sharp exhale and turned away from the UI. ❝Yes?❞
<Can I have something to eat?>
He raised a brow. Had it not eaten? Did it even need to eat? And did he even have anything on him that could feed a Pokemon? He checked his inventory, and sure enough there were some Pokemon treats, limited in number though. He supposed that they were given as a starting gift, but he would have to buy more later on. One of them looked like a mochi, so he decided to get that one and let it appear on his palm. ❝Here.❞
The penguin cheered and happily accepted the offering, munching on it happily while talking about how good it tasted. Kallisto lightly scolded him not to talk while it was eating since it was spitting out crumbs. It only replied with a chipper tone, calling him Master once again.
Hrm. It wasn't like he didn't want to give out affection, but he supposed he could treat them as pets or something. Powerful pets, which was what Pokemon were anyway, except that they could talk. ❝Well, if you work hard I can buy you more.❞ Maybe that would be a good motivator, though the penguin didn't seem to need any.
What happened instead was that Aegis asked for another, and Kallisto ended up indulging it with just one more.
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 20, 2023 23:24:35 GMT 9
pokemon - original rarity > current rarity - used onaegis the prinplup - +10 > +15 - unused kalis the snom -+5 > +10 - unused nock the shiny - +5 > +10 - unused
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 20, 2023 0:20:43 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg Whack went the frog to the poor soaking rat, and it crumpled like a bag or whatever was the proper imagery for it.
Congratulations, you successfully weakened the PATRAT! Use the GOLDEN POKE BALL that's now in your inventory to catch it! Make sure to aim properly!
True enough, there was indeed a new item in his inventory that wasn't there before, listed under KEY ITEMS. He materialized the spherical thing in his hand, testing the weight in his palm, and chucked it at the wet rat. Since it wasn't that far from them, he thankfully aimed it right and it hit the creature squarely on its stomach. It then drew the creature in with a bright light before the sphere would close with a satisfying click. Actually, since there were two players present, even after Kallisto caught the rat, it seemed that there was an afterimage left for Odile to catch as well.
His Poke Ball had disappeared on the ground, but in the UI, it registered that congrats! He now owned a rat! How delightful.
You've completed the catching tutorial, congratulations!
Kallisto noted that the QUAXCEE was also nowhere in sight.
❝Hm.❞ he eyed her from head to toe. So she performed on stage, but it wasn't theater? Musicals wouldn't be too far off, but that was technically under theater, in a way. He crossed his arms, showing a bit of a smirk, ❝Well, you did not answer my question earlier, so I will not answer yours. Perhaps we will share it some other time. I have places to be.❞
Aegis had been very eager to shake the frog's hand with big big sparkles in his eyes. <Oh, a friend! My first friend!! This is delightful!! Absolutely wonderful!!>
❝Aegis, we're going.❞
The penguin turned to him with his beak wide open, <Whaaaat? No c'mon! We can find another wild Pokemon to beat!>
❝We may cross paths again, so no need to be whiny.❞ to stay true to his word, he did send a friend request after learning how to do it with his step-sibling last time. ❝Apologies, I forgot I have something to do back at home. Thank you for the brief partnership.❞ he bowed before glaring at his Pokemon briefly for it to follow. Aegis tearfully continued to hold the frog's hand before saying goodbye and following his trainer.
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 19, 2023 23:32:04 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg He didn't really care what it was called, frankly. It looked weak, perfect for a beginning Pokemon for a catching tutorial, but that also meant that this thing was likely not very strong and not worth the time to invest in. He wondered if there was some kind of system wherein he could trade it for something better, but he would need to check up on what else was around after this was over. He would glance at Odile as she let out her Pokemon -- a frog? A frog. Seemed like a similar element to Aegis by the way it also used something water-y, soaking the rat thoroughly and just making it look plain miserable.
❝It looks rather miserable. Put it out of its misery, Aegis.❞
<You got it!> instead of shooting it with another stream of bubbles, the penguin went for a more head's on approach, as in, running toward the target and hitting it with a good ol' pounding, if Kallisto could really call slapping something with its flippers a "pounding"...well, according to the UI, it was an actual move, so he supposed he should remember it later on.
As he watched his Piplup land what was hopefully the final blow, he looked at the other trainer and her starter Pokemon. ❝For a moment, I thought you were the theater kid. One syllable away from 'Mercutio'...❞ he wouldn't have known if the name would fit, but at least it was blue, like the Montagues, but he should stop thinking about it -- that was not what the name was referencing, anyway.
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 19, 2023 14:22:23 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg It was a bit difficult to pinpoint what this player could be like. Kallisto thought he could be a teenager, but it was hard to say. Well, he seemed amicable enough, and he was also alone. He tried to recall the requirements for this task, something about needing to bypass a number of obstacles to have a better understanding of movement? Why was this going to be a problem, though, couldn't they jump and run around?
Oh wait, the running was stopped by the shoes. Well, now he had shoes, but hrm. He was about to approach and reach out for the package when it toppled over from the other player's hands. Kallisto furrowed his brows. That couldn't have been on purpose, right? Or was this an 'obstacle' the game forced to happen? ❝It's fine. It shouldn't be too difficult.❞ he crouched down, bending his knees, to get in a better position to carry it. The other player was right though - when he tried to lift it up after getting a good grip, it was indeed hefty. The box certainly didn't look like it had something that was going to break the container, so what the hell was in here?
❝Oof.❞
<I can help!>
Kallisto could already predict what the penguin was going to do (aka, try to climb up on the package in an attempt to carry it. The jumping was irrefutable proof). ❝I can manage.❞ the Pokemon seemed a little disheartened by this, but he wouldn't stop staring at the box. <What's in there anyway?>
❝...I suppose we're not allowed to open it?❞ he directed the question to the other player who had received the package in the first place. ❝But perhaps it would be better if we just get a move on. The faster this is done the sooner we can move to other tutorials.❞
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 19, 2023 14:06:38 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg ❝Well, you are not wrong there.❞ admittedly, Kallisto hadn't quite figured out what he wanted to do in this game other than try to figure out who he wanted to be as Alexander. It was...strange. Every time he entered this getup and moved in a skin that wasn't his own, he just felt detached and off. Even his voice was permanently set to how he normally spoke as his avatar so that there wouldn't be a sudden lapse by accident. That didn't stop the words he spoke though not fitting with the character. It was certainly a strange sensation not having to worry about deepening his voice but still achieving the same effect.
He was admittedly curious on what Odile would say, but the catching tutorial had impeccable timing, so it looked like they had to clear the event before anything else. Alright, he really should try to get another Pokemon besides the penguin, anyway.
The "tall" grass (which was not very tall, honestly) rustled loudly. After that, a creature sprang from it, teeth looking dangerous despite it looking blunt rather than sharp. ❝A rat.❞ he clicked his tongue. Oh well, Pokemon was meant to simulate an ecosystem of sorts, so he shouldn't be surprised. Now, what he should do next was...
He grabbed Aegis' Poke Ball and opened it, letting out the eager penguin. <Is it go time?! It's go time!> he didn't even need to command the Pokemon to do something before he shot out a flurry of bubbles at the rat.
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 18, 2023 15:51:36 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg Well, at least Zac was able to get through the ring. Which was fine, because it didn't look like one was going to be eliminated from this event unless they were completely incapacitated, which was also not a good thing because there was indeed a possibility of that happening. He kept a careful eye at his teammates before hearing what Cygnus had to say, but winced at the sound of static or some kind of garbled noise for some parts of that message. The red did what? Ugh, as much as it piqued his curiosity, it would be best not to get hit by it. Find and fly to the green, avoid the red, that didn't seem to be difficult--
And one such person decided to test it out, or maybe sacrifice herself in favor of getting her teammates a better shot -- no, it looked like she was just excitable and paid the price for it. Shaking his head in disdain, he focused his attention back to his teammates, namely one that was starting to go off way from the birds/ducks and couldn't perceive the green lasers much further up. ❝This is dangerous, we will need to get to a laser and then go to the ground as quick as possible.❞ he again thought about holding one of the handlebars on Zac's bicycle to guide him properly, but what if a red laser crossed through them and hit them both?
Ah, if they weren't going to move, then Zac was going to go off on his own. ❝Hey, not sure if you heard Cygnus, but we need to fly higher to reach the green lasers. Let's try to reach a higher altitude first.❞ he made sure to raise his voice in case he couldn't be heard, but to hell with acting like how he was supposed to look like right now, the situation was crazy as it is without his supposedly brooding nature. He was fairly sure that Morpheus was able to get the instructions too, but it was hard to keep track of them both while the sky was peppered with other players trying their hand at flying and whizzing around.
A couple of moments later, the red laser would suddenly cut through players, narrowly missing many as it soared and swiped around in the air. Looks like its playtime with the first player ended, and now it was ready to look for more prey. It hadn't swiped too close to where Kallisto and his teammates were, but as soon as he thought that, it started to move towards their direction. He called out to the others to avoid it, but just as he was about to move away as well, it seemed to decide to focus on him, making the laser graze his shoulder. Even if it wasn't a direct hit, it somehow felt like he was burned--no, something else--he couldn't quite describe it but it hurt like hell. It seemed to concentrate on where it grazed his skin before feeling like it was creeping through the rest of his body, but since he didn't bathe his whole body in the light, he was still able to keep the wings in flight. Things were starting to spin though, fuck.
❝What kind of blasted, stupid event is this?❞ he snarled, thinking if he should just go back to the ground or still try to reach the green light anyway. Against better judgment, he flew upward, squinting as he tried to aim for the closest green laser he could find.
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 14, 2023 23:13:21 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg She was chipper, Kallisto thought. If he were acting like himself, he could let himself be hyped along with her, or maybe still play it cool. As the avatar he wore, though, he really needed to keep a level head, a low seriousness and a desire to get things over with so that he could move to bigger and better things, such as becoming stronger to feel more secure in this world. Rems decided, at that moment, that Kallisto was a bit of a party pooper.
Whether he can act on it was a good question, though.
He would listen to her ramble on a bit, which if he decided to listen to the QUAXCEE as well, their voices kind of blended together. Words upon words, he felt. ❝Only one way to find out.❞ maybe they should've been paying attention to the duck NPC after all, but it was hard to get a foothold on his blabbering, which now sounded more like English with an autotune. He supposed that the game didn't read out the notification pop ups, but it made sense that everyone was voiced.
He wasn't sure how to react to the compliment. Was it a compliment, being called fancy? Alexander was certainly fancy, and Remmiel was not. Anyway, back to the matter at hand, ❝You have not passed by Mom's house?❞ well, it was only then that he particularly took note of the no running shoes. ❝Well, it is of little consequence. I am sure she would be happy to see you.❞ the NPC needed a break after getting a face full of pie on her face.
Kallisto shook his head, ❝Not quite. I do not think the theaters would take me on, keeping up appearances is more difficult than I anticipated.❞ he clicked his tongue, ❝Would you believe me if I say this is how I truly look like?❞
But their banter was not to last for too long, since QUAXCEE decided that it had enough talking to a brick wall and turned its attention to the two trainers.
Now it's your turn! Walk into the tall grass and a Pokemon will jump out!
Use the techniques I talked about to catch it!
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 14, 2023 22:34:55 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg Player 2 has been registered! The catching tutorial can begin! Kallisto had spotted the new arrival as soon as he saw the pop up with the little gibberish noise. He turned to face the source of the voice, a young woman with interesting horns on her head. He wondered how similar or different she was to her real appearance, but he might've been thinking about it because he was starting to feel the weariness of walking around with this hulking outfit. While it was great to be tall and hot (he felt so, he didn't really think he was hot in real life), it was also so cumbersome and impractical. A part of him wished that this wasn't a virtual reality so that this part wouldn't feel so real.
But enough complaining about that, he should really finish the tutorial. He shook his head, ❝You arrive just in time, actually. I was also about to start the catching tutorial, but we have to do it by pairs.❞
The QUAXCEE nodded enthusiastically.
Welcome, Player Odile!
Now trainers, please watch and listen closely as I demonstrate how to catch a Pokemon... ❝Is this really necessary? Don't we just--❞ he cleared his throat, remembering that he had language to follow, ❝--Do we not simply have to weaken our opponent and throw a ball?❞ that was how he remembered it went in games, at least, but now in the virtual reality, they had the added problem of aiming. At least his penguin would finally get the fight he wanted.
The NPC simply ignored the man's comment and continued to happily talk about the best techniques to weaken a Pokemon and type advantages.
Kallisto let out a sharp exhale, ❝I am Kallisto, by the way. Thought it might be best to properly introduce myself.❞ he extended a hand as an invitation for a handshake. He had already washed the glove after the incident in Mom's house.
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 14, 2023 16:23:05 GMT 9
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 14, 2023 16:21:44 GMT 9
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 14, 2023 13:12:12 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg Wow, you really pissed off your Mom, huh? There was a duck in front of him, that was the fastest way he could describe it. A very smooth, pink and blue duck. Its eyes were a little unnerving, like one would expect from a horror game that had possessed toys or something. Or maybe he was just being paranoid, since he had been expecting that he might stumble upon more bugs after getting his running shoes (which didn't seem bugged to him, at the very least). Actually, he was paranoid because the AI didn't speak like it was some kind of helpful NPC. There was no voice, the text just appeared all at once, kind of like messages set to the fastest speed.
Welcome to the catching tutorial! And it was back to sounding more normal. Kallisto squinted at the thing with uneasiness and distrust. The QUAXCEE stared back with flat enthusiasm. A brief silence fell between them.
Should he be pressing a button? No, this was a virtual reality, what was he thinking? ❝Hello?❞
Waiting for the second player! Oh, he was going to join someone again? Well, he supposed it would make it easier and less risky to complete these, even if they were just catching a Pokemon. Who was he going to run into this time? Was it going to be another player that skipped the tutorials or an actual newbie this time?
He had been standing at the outskirts of the settlement, a little ways off from Mom's house, because it seemed like it was a good idea to put some distance between him and it for the time being. The penguin was still in his Poke Ball for the mean time, though he would have to bring him out later, if he recalled it right that catching often involved battling.
ENTERING THE TALL GRASS!
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Post by Kallisto on Jun 12, 2023 22:14:04 GMT 9
#s://cdn~discordapp~com/attachments/1114138222038106173/1114206910871261274/kallisto3~jpg He should've expected the shock, but the yell echoed in the building, somehow making itself pointedly heard despite the rainfall. ❝Ah.❞ he wasn't quite sure what to do but wait for the other player to recover, which took a little bit. Once he seemed to have registered that he wasn't going to scare him again (Kallisto didn't mean it, honest. Okay, maybe he did a little, he just seemed so jittery), he unfurled, though not as gracefully as a flower.
❝'Twas not my intention to scare, I assure you.❞ he lied.
But before they could converse about the odd place they found themselves in (and also, why was he here? Kallisto could ask the same question to himself but, well, the reasoning was rather flimsy), another person had joined their little party. He seemed like he knew what was going on, though.
A wondrous downpour to you both.
In the darkness, a flicker of recognition -- Kallisto swore that he had seen this person before, or rather, the model in front of the screen. He didn't comment on it though; he had to admit that he hadn't really talked to this particular person all that much, but he had seen him in the Discord whenever he remembered to check on it. He had to admit, though, that the rain was distracting him, forcing him to focus on trying to find answers for this strange place. It looked like the next person was speaking had these answers; a female voice that sounded mysterious and inviting.
An NPC? No, there was a name hovering over her. A player? Perhaps a high-level one, if she was able to cause the strange downpour enclosed in a building. His eyes then followed to the cloaks. It would not help much since he was already soaked, but he supposed it would be nice to take some shelter from the rain. Also, apparently, if he was going to stay here and find Aegis, he needed it. The cloak somehow felt like it melded with his outfit, removing the cape he originally had on him so that it wasn't too bulky. From there, his gaze shifted to the source of the Rain Dance -- Pokemon, all shapes and sizes, but all of the same typing, he figured.
And if he squinted, he could see his Piplup also joining in the dancing, looking rather out of place with the more rhythmic Pokemon. What stood out even more was that Aegis wasn't using Water Gun, but Bubble Beam, mingling bubbles with the rain briefly before the spheres would pop from the sharp drops. His Pokemon certainly did not know how to read the room, but at least he found a friend? That other Pokemon (a seal? A baby seal?) didn't seem like it belonged there either.
He listened to the fidgety player's concern before putting two and two together -- it seemed like a safe assumption that 'Gumball' was the Pokemon that just grabbed Aegis and was spinning him around. The penguin was trying his best to keep up. He couldn't help but smirk just a little, finding his Pokemon's attempts to keep up amusing.
Well, they seemed to be having fun. Kallisto did not speak up with his own thoughts, figuring it was better to hear what the cult leader had to say about the whole thing. Admittedly, he was curious about their third companion as well. Would he recognize him?
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