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Post by DataNinja on Dec 22, 2019 7:34:51 GMT
The toxic smoke billows over Theo, causing him to choke and begin to burn, though his appearance remains unmarred. Madeline the Lucario finally steps up, and properly socks Fred in the muzzle with a powerful blow, causing the Arcanine to fall to the ground even as Sparkles also fires off another rainbow beam, this time hitting Theo and finally, with a slow deliberate motion, a stone plate emerges from the boy and shatters on the ground. Theo takes 53 damage, two injuries, and is Burned and Poisoned from Smog. Fred takes 2 injuries and Faints from Power-Up Punch. A critical hit! Theo takes 41 damage from Aurora Beam, 2 injuries, and Faints. Ayah still seems to be in a bit of a daze, while Lone Ranger floats protectively over the prone body of Theo, the world back to normal...
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Post by seraphflonne on Dec 23, 2019 7:38:23 GMT
Kai lets out a sigh of relief as he watches him finally go down. Realizing Keahi was still a bit battle hungry, he blew a sharp whistle at Keahi to make sure the lizard didn't try to do anything else. He was soon assaulted by said lizard wanting affection, after giving her some head scratches, he returned her to make sure they didn't have to deal with the mess that she might cause.
With that out of the way he eyed Theo up, things should be fine now, but... "Hey, uh.. anyone know anything about making sure he's alright?"
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 23, 2019 7:43:57 GMT
"Not, uh, not really..." Ruby admits, a rainbow light shimmering above the area before blowing away. "And I don't really feel like doing more fighting than we have to in order to administer a potion..."
"The other girl was up after not too long, back in Petalburg. So... he should be, too?" Evelyn asks hopefully.
"..." Ayah hesitates. "Let's... let's just see for now. If he's not up in a few minutes, we can risk pushing past. But... if he'll be fine on his own, I don't want to risk hurting him more."
A few tense minutes pass by, the waves rolling against the shore once more, until, at last, Theo's eyes flutter awake.
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Post by Robot on Dec 25, 2019 4:16:42 GMT
Sore, soft and warm, the crash of waves behind him. Theodore felt strangely vibrant and full of life despite something. Fleeting memories of a dream where he'd confessed his feelings to Ayah. Curling and bracing his hands to push himself up, he froze. Sliding up to his knees, he stared down at his hands. They were soft, and free of callouses, slighter then he'd remembered. One could even describe them as graceful, or delicate. His long hair hung to his middle back, and his appearance yet remained strongly androgynous, though his eyes were clear.
There he sat, in a stunned silence, just staring at his hands. When they finally dropped with a sense of hopelessness into his lap, Theo at last spoke up. "Don't nobody say nothin'... I need a minute." His voice grew tight, and the only other motion was to pull the brim of his hat down over his eyes.
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 25, 2019 4:24:43 GMT
Evelyn shuffles around a little awkwardly, while Ruby respectfully looks out over the waters, taking a seat on a driftwood log. Ayah hesitates, before crouching down next to Theo, putting a hand tentatively on his shoulder.
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Post by Robot on Dec 26, 2019 14:02:08 GMT
One of the boy's hands rose and took Ayah's wrist, pressuring it as though to lift it from his shoulder but lacking that particular strength. A sob escaped him, and little else as he pressed forward into her arms for comfort. Knees in the sand, his slight figure wracked with emotional distress.
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 26, 2019 17:02:39 GMT
Ayah holds him, before saying, with some tears, "It'll be okay. Ruby was fine. It'll all be fine, okay? You're strong, I know you'll pull through."
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Post by seraphflonne on Dec 27, 2019 6:12:47 GMT
Kai, feeling extremely uncomfortable and definitely unsure what to do, backed off a bit from Theo and Ayah in an attempt to give them space. He was glad Theo was fine now, but had absolutely no clue how to handle this part at all. Ayah seemed to have some kind of grasp on it, and he didn't really wanna ruin that.
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Post by Robot on Dec 27, 2019 11:28:56 GMT
"Ah said-..." Theodore began but cut himself off, clearing his throat as though that might remove the undertone that he'd been crying. He didn't finish the thought, just went slack in that hold.
"Spent so much time, tellin' mahself what strength was. Buildin' up this image of who I wanted to be and now that's all come crumblin' apart. S'like every wall I built was just... crushed. Everything's bare and raw, and I don't want to let the dam break open."
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 27, 2019 17:20:54 GMT
"You can let it break open," Ayah says, "and then rebuild something new. Something stronger. Something more true to who you've found out you are. It's not easy... but it'll cause less pain in the end then trying to cling onto things." She glances towards the others. "And I'm sure you'll have plenty of support that you can count on."
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Post by Robot on Dec 27, 2019 23:10:44 GMT
"Not here. Not in front of everyone. I can't." Taking her hand in one of his, he gentlu deposited a sand dollar, a perfect unblemished shell with a star pattern on it. Wordlessly he took his feet, slipped his hands into his pockets, and moved unsteadily back towards town. One foot in front of the other was all he'd manage for some time afterwards.
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 28, 2019 3:22:41 GMT
"Take what time you have to..." Ayah says, accepting the token. "Just know that we're here for you."
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Post by Robot on Dec 28, 2019 11:02:08 GMT
After his plating, Theodore takes things one day at a time. In the beginning it is a strange, stilted sort of existence, where he doesn't know who he is. Not in the memory sense but in terms of self understanding. Flightier and more prone to emotional outbursts, he seems much more open with his emotions but also reticent to that fact. It leads to outbursts which he finds greatly embarrassing, followed by a period of hiding. Ayah is the only one he allows near himself during these times.
Despite the option to cut it back, the boy opts to keep the long hair in a single braid, and his fashion choices shift more towards natural blues and greens, away from the browns and whites he favored previously. He's found he doesn't trip over his own feet anymore, which is nice.
As for his powers, they aren't something he discusses or used openly. Content to leave them tucked away and dormant, not wanting to discuss it when they come up.
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 28, 2019 20:40:15 GMT
The groups proceed with far less energy and excitement than before. Whether if it's the weight of it all, or just because there's more processing of it, this event seems to hit harder than Ruby's or Cole's did. The rest of Mauville passes quietly, even the Gym Battle seems subdued - despite the electric atmosphere. Continuing on towards Dewford, there's a brief stop off at Kai's place... but nobody really seems to be in much of a mood to visit. Kai's mom does her best to try and cheer people up, showing some cute Pokémon, and with hearty food... but, it doesn't really end up helping that much. The cloud that hangs over is too thick. Evelyn has become much more sullen, throwing herself into training more and more. Ayah's quite emotional, especially around Theo, no matter how much she tries to hold it in. Ruby's just a lot quieter, watching everyone, trying her best not to get involved. Probably doing training of her own. But... at least everyone's pulling through. Mostly, at least. Verdanturf passes by quickly, the quiet town really just serving as a stopover towards Rustboro. Rustboro, too, isn't that long of a stop - Ruby very much not wanting to hang around and deal with things. Kai and Theo, though, are able to stop by Devon and get their fossils revived. Fossils which seem a little... off, which the scientist reviving comments on, though he can't figure out why. But... before long, the five are on a boat to Dewford. Warm beaches, a new gym, and hopefully maybe some welcome relaxation... Everyone gets 4000 EXP (with a level ceiling of 35), and a Milestone.
You also gain the Bolt Badge, giving Electrodash, and $2000.
In addition, you have your fossils revived at level 25, statted as you wish. In addition, they have the Mindlock capability, and Psybeam and Psychic Fangs as Egg Moves. END INTERLUDE 1
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