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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 9, 2019 2:37:12 GMT
"I want to go at night BECAUSE she said not to" Omega says through a mouthful of food "You always tell the pups not to go to a place where you're hiding something good." He shoveled some food onto a piece of toast, using it like a spoon "Besides, living through danger is how you get stronger."
He raised an eyebrow and looked at Thel "Don't you want to get stronger so you can protect the 'ladies'" He says the word in his best Thel impression, though it was more mocking than anything "Or do you want to keep letting them protect you instead?"
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 9, 2019 4:13:48 GMT
"Or," Thel counters, "You tell them where not to go, so that they don't die, too. She has far, far more experience here, so I trust her judgement. If we're going to go, we should go in the day. Then you can see that there's nothing hidden there." He gives an irate look at Omega's final statement. "I can't do any protecting if I'm dead. I don't know my own strength as is, so, unless Lady Muku or Lady Em insists on going, I do not want to push things before I know my limits. And Muku does not want to go at night, either."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 9, 2019 4:26:43 GMT
Omega rolls his eyes at Thel "We'll be too busy seeing what this dancing thing is to go during the day. Besides, if its a secret gathering or something, of course going during the day would be pointless." He takes another large bite and shakes his head "But of course I'm not surprised you wouldn't want to do something that might be dangerous. You might be better off staying back with Kursz where it's safe"
He finishes his food and stands up "Muku might not want to go now, but she might want to later. Much like a bird she's not set in stone about what she wants to do. I'm already doing what you wanted and leaving after challenging Morty once. I'm not planning on changing my goals for you over and over"
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Post by birdy51 on Jan 9, 2019 11:14:14 GMT
Muku takes a seat not too far away from the squabbling pair of Pokémon, but not yet Trainers. At first, their constant arguing had been mostly a point of consternation and stress, but now that she was getting to know them a bit better, it was kind of nice to hear the hum of constant bickering that always filled the nests with so much noise. She takes a bite. She had made the right decision on sending Thel in to negotiate.
After a few moments of eating, she responds, "You two look funny when you fight. Big puffy red faces! She says with a giggle. "Muku does want to go later, but Muku knows that birds nest at night and last night was way too late for Muku. Muku would rather be there in the evening, before Muku gets tired and crabby. Muku is no good when Muku gets sleepy and angry and shouty, although shouty isn't always bad because Muku thinks it's kind of cute how you two look."
Huh. Wait if they looked all puffed up and angry and red, wouldn't she look the same? Oh! She was going to have to find a wall reflector thing and scream at it for a little while. Maybe her human form could do that too!
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Post by Robot on Jan 9, 2019 13:13:56 GMT
Pokemon returned rested and well, breakfast eaten, Kursz and Em rejoin the others, and seem amicable to exploring this 'Dance Theatre'. It doesn't sound particularly scary, and Em speaks fondly of dance and how it is a very intimate means of communication.
When the trainers to be arrive, the old fashioned building sits low, but warm. Light is cast against the paper windows from inside, and on stepping into the establishment a few things are immediately clear. Humans like to drink scented brown hot water from little cups with no handles, served by women in tightly fitted gowns that reveal nothing. Several of these 'Kimono' girls, dance on stage with very succinct motions, and the entire place has an air of relaxation and calm.
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 9, 2019 17:25:34 GMT
Given how Em speaks of dance... well, Thel can't really tell what it's supposed to be. Talking with only moving, or... something? Apparently it will help them be better Trainers, or something, though. Maybe he should work up the courage to ask her to help him with that, if this is a helpful thing. But... well, that bridge can come later.
He does like the clothes that the people inside the dance hall itself are wearing, though. "They flow nicely, and look like they'd be very comfortable," he notes. "I really like those. I wonder how you get clothes like that. I know you had something similar, Em... but these are different. I've never seen anything like them." He looks around. "I... still don't quite understand how this is supposed to help, though."
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 10, 2019 3:18:31 GMT
Omega growled "This is pointless. They're just swaying and putting people to sleep. I could be put to sleep just by listening to people talk if I wanted that."
He walked up to one of the girls handing out drinks "I was told people fight here. This doesn't look like fighting to me. Did we come to the wrong place?" The drink did smell nice though....
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Post by birdy51 on Jan 10, 2019 14:49:00 GMT
Oh my. Muku was beginning to understand what Em meant by dancing. They were so pretty with their flowing robes and strange outfits as they moved across the stage with an obscene amount of grace. They didn't give off the same, ominous vibe that Morty had given Muku, but they certainly had their own style that seemed quite complex. They were like... Birds on the wing. So maybe they had their own powers? "Muku thinks Em is right, and that this place is right."
"By fight, he means learn how to train." Muku gently corrects, following up close behind Omega. "We don't know how to fight like trainers do, but Muku is guessing that the ladies in the pretty flowing robes, that Muku also really wants a copy of, do know how to do the fight, and that's a good thing because while we know how to fight, we don't know how to fight right, and did Muku mention that for a human you look kind of pretty?"
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 11, 2019 0:08:11 GMT
Thel winces as Omega goes up to brusquely talk to the woman. That was no way to show respect... not that that's unexpected from Omega, he supposes. The other seems to show no respect to anyone at all, ever. He winces again when Muku mentions "for a human". That might not be the best topic of discussion. Sure, some humans seemed to support them, and all, but others would probably just as likely throw them back into cages if they learned that they were Pokémon. He doesn't want to go back to those cages. That's a topic that he should discuss with her later, though. In private.
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Post by Robot on Jan 13, 2019 1:53:06 GMT
The woman addressed drew a small fan from her sleeve and opened it, hiding most of her face, save her eyes. "Young Man, it is very rude to simply challenge anyone you make eye contact with, but the Kimono Girls here are indeed battlers, and will accept your challenge."
Her eyes slid from Omega to Muku. "If you would like to make a wager, we could offer one of our dresses as your prize."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 13, 2019 2:19:18 GMT
"My apologies for my... associate's actions," Thel says, stepping in. "He often does not think before he speaks, and meant no offense. He is simply eager to learn the ways of being a Trainer, and it was suggested that those here would be able to show us some of the arts of battling. I understand if you would no longer wish to after such an entrance, but it would be appreciated if you would honour us with your teachings." He adds, after a moment, "While I know that my companion will surely accept any challenge, no matter what... I admit that we do not know what that entails at all. Wagers and prizes?"
He's rather jealous of the woman's offer to Muku. But... that is not his place to say anything. Her offer was to the once-Starly. Not to him. So, he does his best to bury that feeling down within him, and hope that the 'Kimono Girl' here is at least partially placated after Omega's affront.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 13, 2019 23:33:28 GMT
Omega was able to put together what she meant by a wager. Pulling off his coat, he held it out in front of himself "Alright. If I win then Muku gets one of those things and if you win then you can have my thing."
He rolls his shoulders in anticipation "I may have just started to do this Trainer thing, but I won't turn down a challenge. Not even if I made it on accident. Even if he meant it in insult, Thel was right about that" He glares back at the smaller boy.
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Post by birdy51 on Jan 14, 2019 14:50:59 GMT
Muku stared dumbfounded at the situation. Was this real? Could one of those pretty dresses really be hers? Ignoring the aggressive undertones of her testosterone pumped companions, she shimmered with a free sense of joy and excitement. "Oh! Muku can put up her shirt as well! It's Muku's only shirt, meaning it's a valuable shirt! And Muku can help, help in battling! This sounds like good, good! Muku would like to battle one of the pretty ladies! Muku!"
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Post by Robot on Jan 14, 2019 18:46:02 GMT
"Travelling trainers on the road often have stipends or items on hand, and put them up as collateral on the outcome of their fight. Successful trainers have more things available to them this way, and go farther." The Kimono Girl folded her fan closed once more, tucking it back into her sleeve while producing a Poke ball from the other with an elaborate twirl.
"Very well, clothes for clothes then. Did you wish to wager as well?" She addressed Thel. "This will be a three on three Pokemon battle, one 'Mon each. The rules are simple,the side with Pokemon remaining after all opponents have been knocked out, wins. Trainers may give orders to their Pokemon, but not interfere in the fight directly."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 14, 2019 23:14:37 GMT
"Oh, uh..." he stammers, being addressed directly, "much as I do like those types of clothes... they are certainly far beyond me. Also, I have nothing that would be satisfactory for one such as yourself. I... I will just assist, if that is what is needed, and do my best to learn by doing. That is... uh, what we came here for, after all." He glances at Muku. "I will do my best to not let you down." He's extremely nervous, because this isn't just him on the line, anymore. It's others, too.
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Post by birdy51 on Jan 14, 2019 23:28:04 GMT
"You won't!~" Muku chirps. "It's Muku's only shirt, which means Muku can't lose it to a battle!" She bobs back on forth on her shoes. The rules seemed pretty simple, yep! Simple enough to do a fight!
"So, so! Where do the battles happen? Right here, or there, or do they just happen anywhere?!"
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 15, 2019 1:13:54 GMT
Omega twitched when he learned he wouldn't be participating in the fight. It was natural for him to fight with his team, they were a pack after all. But he grit his teeth and nodded "Thel. It's rude to turn down their offer. They've put these clothes things on the line, you should do the same" He growls at his companion.
He reached down for his Blade before hesitating and grabbing his Fang instead. It wouldn't be a good idea to use Blade for the first time when his coat is on the line. He liked it, it kept him almost as warm as his fur had.
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Post by Robot on Jan 18, 2019 0:16:20 GMT
"Rati, Alia, if you would attend me outside please, The Dance Theatre has challengers." She claps twice, the sound stark but not overpowering. "If any patrons crave a more energetic environment, the Kimono Girls will be putting on an exhibition match against Thel, Muku..." A coy smile danced across her lips. "And a mysterious stranger."
The yet unnamed Kimono girl, her two consorts, a number of patrons, Em, and Kursz follow. Quite the crowd, seated around an impromptu battling field. Simple grass, lined with chalk to indicate boundaries. The customers who came for tea, dance, and possibly battling settle at the tables. Em and Kursz move to the side lines, brimming with a nervous excitement.
"I am Kimono Girl Ophelia, and on behalf of our Dance Theatre, I welcome you and accept your challenge." She drew a ball from inside her sash, as did the girls beside her. "You have said you are new to this, so I will take it easy on you despite the wager. You will find the same in the league circuit, your challenges getting progressively harder as you conquer more gyms."
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Post by DataNinja on Jan 18, 2019 1:39:35 GMT
Thel begins to feel very nervous. This is very much a lot of attention on him, and he really doesn't even know what to do. Ugh, he's going to mess this up, and look bad in front of Muku and Em, and embarrass Muku by making her lose, and...
Okay, no. He takes a deep breath. And then another. And another. And... okay, he should probably do something besides breathing, that's not going to help him on its own. Stay calm, what's the first thing that he should do. Well, release his Pokémon, he guesses. Is there an etiquette to it? Who knows. Not him. Okay, well, he'll do it, and then probably get yelled at.
With another deep breath, he fumbles with Hope's Pokéball, and releases the little Cutiefly in front of him. Hopefully this doesn't go poorly at all.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Jan 18, 2019 1:58:33 GMT
Omega seems to be bristling with anticipation. Yes this was it. His first battle as a trainer. His next step towards being the Alpha he knew he could be. The Alpha he wanted to be. The...The Alpha he wasn't....
He shook his head wildly before holding Fangs Pokeball out in front of himself. He was almost bouncing in place as he pointed to Ophelia "I am Pokemon Trainer Omega." He thought that maybe saying what you were in front of your name was a Trainer thing and he wasn't anything except a Pokemon Trainer right now, and he was hardly that "This is a step on the way to me becoming the Champion and I thank you for accepting the challenge" Wait, thank? This wasn't like him but it felt so right to say. She was stronger but was giving him a chance to fight, a chance to do something he might be good at.
He released Fang at his side and a wide grin formed as he continued to shake with excitement "My Fang and my pack will prove superior here today"
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