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Post by DataNinja on Dec 15, 2019 6:52:33 GMT
"'Bee,'" he says, as though chewing it over. "Man, what's with all the nature-y names? Your parents all hippies or something? No matter. Your little shrimp is gonna be no match for the might of our muscles!"
Thaddeus just stares ahead with a smug half-grin on its face.
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Post by Robot on Dec 15, 2019 8:43:11 GMT
"It's a nickname because I like bugs." He replied lazily. "Like if your friends called you "T". Limul let's show him why Anorith were adaptationally superior, Fury Cutter."
With a squeal the bug tossed itself at the mass of muscles, mandibles shearing the air with a light green energy. (7 on an AC 2 for 36 Bug Physical. Limul gains 5 DR)
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 15, 2019 17:24:44 GMT
"Yeah, and 'T' is a stupid name, too," Trevor says, while the Slaking just takes the hit. It stops, considers... and then stretches out lightning-fast to punch Limul on the top of its carapace before returning to its original lazy position. Slaking is hit. Limul takes 24 damage from Feint Attack.
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Post by Robot on Dec 15, 2019 17:56:54 GMT
"If you say so. Having friends that care about you enough to give you a nickname is kind of a big deal. Limul, again." The insect's attacks increased in ferocity. (47 Bug Physical, Limul gains 5 Dr)
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 15, 2019 18:05:13 GMT
"So are having friends who wouldn't give you a stupid nickname," Trevor says. The Slaking seems to be getting worn down a little bit... but that only appears to make it redouble its efforts, as it grabs Limul in one hand, and slams him against the ground, chipping his shell a little. Slaking takes an injury from Fury Cutter. Limul takes 25 damage and an injury from Chip Away. A critical hit!
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Post by Robot on Dec 15, 2019 19:29:51 GMT
"What was that about missing the shots you don't take? Limul, again." The Anorith's blows are fast, powerful and decisive now, causing greater and greater impact to the hulking ape. (68 Bug Physical, Limul gains 10 DR)
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 15, 2019 19:53:42 GMT
The Slaking seems to almost hold on... but then falls under the blow. Trevor glowers, before recalling his Pokémon and walks off without a word.
"Sorry about that," one of the other guys says sheepishly, coming over. "He's a good spotting buddy, and pretty decent at keeping people going... but, uh, well, you've seen some of his flaws."
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Post by Robot on Dec 15, 2019 20:08:55 GMT
"That's alright, I might've been a bit rude too. Not entirely sure where that competitive streak cropped up from, but it felt good." Proving oneself the dominant Alpha male seemed pretty in line with what she had read about with regard to some Pokemon social structures. There was an odd sort of 'proud high' about it all. "Uh... Enjoy your Triathlon anyway." Recalling Limul, she turned sheepishly to her companions. "Sorry about that... Got... Caught up in the moment."
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 15, 2019 20:59:02 GMT
"Thanks, you have a good day, too," the guy says.
"I don't know what you're apologizing for," Yellow says, with a grin, after they've moved on, "that was hilarious."
"You feeling okay, Bee?" Rainbow asks.
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Post by Robot on Dec 15, 2019 21:37:14 GMT
Giving Yellow a sideways glance he thinks back over the last few minutes and color spreads across his cheeks. "Pretty sure it is just hormones, Rainbow. Do I seem not-alright to you?"
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 15, 2019 23:25:11 GMT
"Oh, uh... no, no," Rainbow says, a little flustered. "Just... some comments, but, on second thought, it must be nothing. I'm sure you're right. If you're feeling alright, it's all good."
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Post by Robot on Dec 15, 2019 23:41:54 GMT
"He had some nerve saying something like that, I'd make a great boyfriend, probably." Bee grumped, still flush. "Anyway, we're basically in the Mauville city limits. If we continue on through, we can go watch the water and maybe fish a bit. Taking on work wouldn't be a bad call for me at this point either. I want to be as prepared as I can be before we reach Mossdeep."
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 16, 2019 0:04:58 GMT
"See it's just... comments like... that," Rainbow says, slowly. "You've been making a lot of comments about... love and all that since the other day. And I... jut want to make sure that you're feeling okay. Because it's definitely a bit of a change towards the more emotional than the Bee that I knew for a few days before. So... I just want to make sure that you're feeling okay. I... don't really have the length of experience to know if you're fine or not, so it's just... a little concerning, I guess. Like... not that I think it's worse off, or anything," she adds, hastily, "just that... I want to make sure that it's not just to hide trauma... or anything."
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Post by Robot on Dec 16, 2019 0:31:55 GMT
"Ah... I don't know Rainbow. I'm comfortable around you, I know you wouldn't be some creep. You wouldn't... I just..." He can't seem to find the words and moves on in silence for a time, looking anywhere but at his friend's face. Thoughtful and sullen in equal measure, when he at last speaks up again. "That one bad experience is the only one I have ever had. My entire knowledge base about... about intimacy, relationships, dating... that's it. Books don't do it justice, no one wants to hear a thesis on effective date construction... I was hoping stargazing with Alia might have helped and it did a little but it was so fleeting. I don't know if I can explain things in a way that makes sense."
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 16, 2019 0:39:54 GMT
"I'm... sure you'll find something," Rainbow says, butting a hand on his shoulder. "A better experience. I just... I don't know how to help. And I'm sorry that I don't just... know what you want to say. I'm not that good at reading people either. So I wish I knew. I don't have any experience either, on my end. But... I'll do what I can to support you."
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Post by Robot on Dec 16, 2019 0:43:23 GMT
"You're a good friend, that's probably all I'll ever need. Come on, let's get some lunch and have a fun day, alright? No sense in staying upset about something that's behind me when there's plenty of stuff to enjoy abroad. We've got the pieces of the puzzle, and I'm getting stronger, we just need our opportunity."
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 16, 2019 3:36:33 GMT
"Alright, if you're sure," she says, smiling. "What do you mean by going to 'fish' anyways? Like... are you finding fish to fight? Are you sure you want to do that so soon after all this battling? Fighting in the water is really dangerous, anyways..."
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Post by Robot on Dec 18, 2019 1:03:16 GMT
"I meant for eating, but I suppose just walking and watching would be fine. I've no idea what Mauville's gym entails, so scouting that and visiting the center briefly for Limul's health isn't a bad call. I've been thinking about food since breakfast, it's wild... it isn't usually this much of a fixation."
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Post by DataNinja on Dec 18, 2019 2:22:24 GMT
"Do you want to stop somewhere to eat first?" Rainbow asks, with some concern. "Food's important. Did you not eat enough this morning? ...or do you think it might have something to do with the café yesterday?" She adds the last sentence in a bit of a softer voice.
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Post by Robot on Dec 18, 2019 2:52:55 GMT
"I've heard stories about boys and their appetites, I did eat light at breakfast too." His brow furrowed, and he gave Rainbow a comforting smile. "Nothing like that, just more normal hunger then usual. Lunch sounds good."
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