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Post by DataNinja on Nov 1, 2019 17:12:49 GMT
The Munchlax 'hmph's again, turning its nose up at her, eyes closed. Bea gets the feeling that it very much doesn't like feeling like it's being lectured or patronized. It does sniff at the berry's appearance, though, opening one eye to glance at the fruit. It holds that pose for a long time, until it sticks out a hand, gesturing for the berry, still holding the rest of its body in that 'hmph' pose.
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Post by Robot on Nov 1, 2019 21:29:49 GMT
"There's no need to get indignant, everyone makes mistakes." Bee considered her approach for a moment. "Are you sure you want this berry? It might not be for a palate as refined as yours." She broke the berry in half, letting the strong acidicly sweet scent fill the air. "I would /hate/ to part with it if you aren't going to savor it, these are very special after all."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 1, 2019 23:28:18 GMT
That comment seems to make the Pokémon even more indignant, and it huffs, before stomping off along the row of bushes - initially towards the café again, but it seems to change its mind, pivoting on one foot and marching the other way. There's a sharp glare at Bea as it pushes through the branches surprisingly well.
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Post by Robot on Nov 2, 2019 0:06:33 GMT
"Ah well..." Bea commented to herself, mumbling softly. "Some people's sensibilities... Bylii, come on out, you've earned a treat for doing so well." Letting the Cutiefly free of it's ball, holding the two halves of the berry in her palm awkwardly to manage the release. "Hey girl, I found these in the woods, go ahead."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 2, 2019 0:45:38 GMT
The cutiefly lights up, and begins to suck the juice out of the berry, doing little dainty licks and nibbles with its mouth as it does so. It doesn't manage to eat the whole thing (the berry being almost the same size as it), but it seems like there's no liquid left. The bug looks up, appreciably.
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Post by Robot on Nov 2, 2019 0:51:24 GMT
She gives Bylii a gentle rub behind her head with a fingertip. "Big day tomorrow girl, but tonight is just rest." Throwing the dried fruit away, she returns to rainbow, removing her gloves. They'd need to be scrubbed to get the munchlax fur and fruit juice off of them later. No sense in wearing gloves if you're just using them to spread contaminants.
"That was a small exercise in futility, but I think that Munchlax was proud of how much food it could put away? Pretty sure I offended it." Shrugging sheepishly, she settled in to finish her own meal. "Bylii was a vital asset last challenge, not sure if I should save her for last this time, an ace in the hole... or continue as a lead. I don't know a whole lot about dragons I'm afraid."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 2, 2019 3:39:12 GMT
"They're big, scary, and resistant to a lot of attacks," Rainbow says. "That's all I know. Though, I guess that's not necessarily true," she adds. "There was that slimeball in the Gym, that one didn't seem too scary. A little too, well, squishy for that. There's something about being soft that makes a thing less scary." She thinks. "Though, maybe that's a bad way to think. Because it's definitely me letting my guard down a little, which is bad. Though, watching it from a distance probably helped." She looks pensive, before turning again to Bea. "Do you end up getting scared during battles or anything? Because there's such ferocity going on... what if they lose control or something?"
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Post by Robot on Nov 2, 2019 11:15:29 GMT
"This is a different time Rainbow, things really aren't like that, at least not that I have ever heard. I'd never seen a Pokemon act like that before our trip." Bee broke eye contact to scoot a crouton around her salad with a fork. "No, it isn't a worry of mine. Most of my Pokemon were befriended instead of press-ganged. Treating them as equals instead of tools goes a long way to building rapport and growing closer to Pokemon. That is part of what the journey is about."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 3, 2019 2:49:49 GMT
"I guess, there's still much about this time that doesn't feel right to me. Not to say that it isn't," she adds, hastily, "but just that I can't wrap my head around the fact of Pokémon being all nice, and willing to travel with people, and all that." She sighs. "Because even the ones that aren't feral or anything... they aren't given much of a choice. There doesn't exist one. It's merge, or become corrupted. Just like for us, it's merge or die. I guess now's really the first time that I've been able to think about things in terms of subtleties, and it's still hard. Very hard."
She reaches over, and briefly lays her hand over Bea's before withdrawing it. "Thanks for being here for me. Because... well, I don't think I'd have made it as well alone. Even now, I keep expecting things to just snap back to how they were. Danger hiding amongst this land of miracles."
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Post by Robot on Nov 3, 2019 3:15:27 GMT
Bea's expression was one of surprise as Rainbow settled a hand on her, following that arm to the other girl's face. "You don't need to thank me. Everyone has personal reasons for the things they get up to." She replied solemnly.
"That, and your caution is, or will be well founded. We are exploring things people don't want known, to fix a problem that hasnt happened yet. If I wanted safe I'd have been an entomologist instead of a chemist. Not that I don't dabble in both."
Appreciably, she took Rainbow's hand in both of hers and squeezed gently. "To know that you care, really helps though."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 3, 2019 5:01:42 GMT
"I, uh, have no idea what an 'entomologist' is," Rainbow says, laughing nervously. "Is it, like... entombing things? Because, yeah, I can see why dealing with dead stuff would be pretty safe." She nods.
"Anyways," she says, sheepishly, apparently a little embarrassed by all the sentimentality, "Were you wanting to go and do anything else before sleeping, or just relax out in the brush? Since... I kinda made you come all the way back into town."
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Post by Robot on Nov 3, 2019 21:43:57 GMT
"It was a no win situation, and we're both exhausted... let's just get some sleep for now." She laughed weakly. "Tomorrow is another day."
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 3, 2019 22:05:14 GMT
The pair head back out to the outskirts to camp under a cloudless sky, Rainbow at least still falling asleep swiftly. The Pokémon that Bea sets out as a watch seem to do a good job of keeping things safe, as the morning comes with nothing noticeably bad happening.
Rainbow seems to wake up earlier this morning, though still yawning a lot. She seems overall more energetic, though.
Training happens, as does vising the Center to get the last of the prior days' injuries all patched up. Until, at last, it's back to the Gym. Maddie's waiting there, as with the first day, though grinning. "So, you're back. How you feeling? Learn some lessons from last time, and ready to kick some butt?"
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Post by Robot on Nov 4, 2019 3:07:47 GMT
Having treated Tempu and Crassi the remaining Sitrus berries during training, she felt better for her treatment of her friends. They had braved Dewford and Sharpedos for her, courtesy and kindness seemed the least she could do. On seeing Maddie again, she couldn't help but be a little excited. "Yeah, I have some new tricks and a better handle on things. Gonna get it done and then hit the road. Important stuff to do after all." She beamed.
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 4, 2019 3:33:52 GMT
"Well, just remember," Maddie says, "don't lose sight of the little things in life. I see enough people coming through here who do that. But, I'm sure you know that. Go in, and come back out a victor.""Good luck," Rainbow says, as she heads back up to watch. Bea heads in the doors, and waiting for her once more is Yvonne. The stands are a little busier than last time - probably something to do with it being the weekend - and along with Rainbow, it looks like one of the people sitting alone out there might be Jasmine. "So, back again?" the Leader asks. "I hope that you've done what you said you'd do, and have forged yourself stronger. We shall see, though. Have you trained well... or simply hurried through the motions to meet your defeat once more?"As with the last time, she releases the burbling slimeblob, and the eyeless quadruped. Map
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Post by Robot on Nov 4, 2019 13:26:31 GMT
"An adventure, a little more preparation, and understanding." Bee smiled. "A bug isn't a dragon, isn't a fighting type, isn't a rock. A bug is a bug, so this time I'll fight you on my terms instead of yours. Bylii, Fairy Wind and take cover, Tempu, Reflect."A wave of sparkles launching from the bee fly washes over Deino with more intensity then it had in their previous bout, before the Cutiefly disengaged behind cover. Tempu threw up a shimmering pink shield around itself and its partner.
(Bee gives Focused Orders, 31 Fairy Physical to Deino before defenses and weakness, Tempu uses Reflect.)
Condition Log Reflect (2 Charges) Digestion Buff (Sitrus Berry, Bylii, Tempu, Crassi) +1 Evasion (Insectiod Adaptability: Sky Speed, Bylii, Tempu) +2 Evasion (Bright Powder, Tempu)
Focused (Trained, All) Focused (Orders, Bylii and Tempu)
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 4, 2019 20:10:24 GMT
Once more, the Deino recoils from the glittering wind. But, this time it pursues its prey, careening around the rocky spire to smash its head into Bylli's tiny body, battering the Cutiefly around. The Goomy splooshes forwards, before looking towards the Cutiefly as well, and inhaling some energy from it. It's not particularly potent, but, it's more damage. Yvonne uses Brutal Training. Deino takes 2 injuries from Fairy Wind. Bylli takes 38 damage, 2 injuries, and Flinches from Headbutt. Bylli takes 11 damage from Absorb. A critical hit!
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Post by Robot on Nov 4, 2019 23:13:01 GMT
"Alright you two, doing great so far!" Bee was getting more into the fight then she had last time, with Tempu's focus holding the psychic barrier strong and preventing a lot of Bylii's harm. "Now for something old and something new. Tempu, keep Goomy off of Bylii with Bug Bite, Bylii finish Deino off with Draining Kiss!"
Actions Bylii triggers Reflect in response to Headbutt, taking 19 Physical and no injuries instead. Bee Focused Orders. Bug Bite connects with Goomy for 43 Bug Physical, and Draining Kiss with Deino for 36 Fairy Physical, healing half.
Movement Tempu to D5 (Extra movement as not to provoke.) Bylii to D8 (After attacking.)
Condition Log Reflect (1 Charges) Digestion Buff (Sitrus Berry, Bylii, Tempu, Crassi) +1 Evasion (Insectiod Adaptability: Sky Speed, Bylii, Tempu) +2 Evasion (Bright Powder, Tempu) Focused (Trained, All) Focused (Orders, Bylii and Tempu) 5 DR (Type Strategist, Tempu) Bylii has Flinched (Speed 12, and Evasion 0 this round.)
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Post by DataNinja on Nov 5, 2019 3:38:47 GMT
The Deino falls as it did the time before, and Goomy looks to be on the ropes. It leaps at Tempu, but goes wide, which clearly annoys it. Yvonne says nothing, merely smiles, and releases her Axew onto the field. Deino Faints from Draining Kiss. Bylli heals 26 HP. Goomy takes 2 injuries from Bug Bite. Goomy misses with Frustration.
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Post by Robot on Nov 5, 2019 4:30:49 GMT
"We'll make it a decisive victory this time, Tempu, Bug Bite again! Show Goomy what you learned about it after your last encounter!" The Ledian lunged once more at the gooey dragon, attacking from its flank as it went sailing past and hammering it just a little harder the second time around.
(Bea binds Iterative Evolution, Tempu hits for 44 Bug Physical, if Goomy falls, he'll position in front of Axew and probably flex.)
Condition Log Reflect (1 Charges) Digestion Buff (Sitrus Berry, Bylii, Tempu, Crassi) +1 Evasion (Insectiod Adaptability: Sky Speed, Bylii, Tempu) +2 Evasion (Bright Powder, Tempu) Focused (Trained, All) Iterative Evolution (Stratagem, Bylii and Tempu, +4 Damage on Neutral Bug Attacks) 5 DR (Type Strategist, Tempu) Bylii has Flinched (Speed 12.)
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