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Post by DataNinja on Jun 4, 2020 16:41:54 GMT
Oh. A ghost. He is absolutely not telling that to Em, because it's probably safe given that it's Morty, but...
The offer surprises Thel, and his brain takes a minute to catch up. "I would love to travel and be with you once more, Em, more than anything in the world," he says, "but... it would feel wrong to drag you away from here, where you wanted to be, just because of my wants. You're safe here, you have multiple people protecting you... I couldn't do the same. I've lost everyone else," tears glisten in his eyes, and he reaches to put a hand on top of hers. "I couldn't bear to lose you, too. Especially not when it'd be my fault that you were no longer safe. There've already been people coming for us... there will be more."
"Besides," he adds with a small smile. "I'm going to go to a place where I can learn to be... more human. Find my place in this world. You... you've already done that, it feels like. You always were the most humanlike of us all..."
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Post by Robot on Jun 9, 2020 1:56:56 GMT
"I have, and will worry about you when we are separate. You have a very gentle soul, you carry your burdens heavily, and I want my place to be by your side. As long as you feel... that I am a responsibility of yours, and not responsible for myself, I cannot accompany you. Something to be mindful of Thel, some things that were, are, or will be... they are preordained." Cupping his hand in both of hers, Em closed her eyes and just let herself breathe. "There is a bird Pokemon, Muku may know of them, with a stiff stance, green bodies, and sharp but distant expressions. Their wings are in red, white, and black. Xatu."
"It sees things in the world, futures that could be, futures that will be, all overlaid on the time we remain in. It is not a common gift, even among Psychic types."
Hawlucha cries out in pain from the digging in of Queen's spikes, the strike of her fangs, and the powerful followup from Hornise. Hawlucha cradles its wing for a moment, before hunkering low to the ground and tucking its wings in. Its form a bird-like Adonis of rippling muscles and a vision of vitality even after it all. (Hawlucha is Flinched and Poisoned, takes an Injury, and uses Roost, then receives a tick of damage. Incineroar, being incensed by these terribly underhanded two versus one tactics in a COMPLETELY LEGITIMATE WRESTLING MATCH ignites her maw and bites down on Hornise's most prominent feature, the large bug blinks at the firecat obliviously... the jaws going out. (No Damage, Nat 1'd it.)
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 9, 2020 3:46:51 GMT
"Oh..." Thel pales, more than he already is. "I'm sorry Em, I didn't mean to imply that... I just know that the people, who are after us, they're more than any one of us. Or even multiple. I just... everyone who's been with me has been lost." He tears up. "I... I fear that it will happen again. Whether that's logical or not. That no matter what any of us do, inexorably, you'll be taken. I don't want that to happen. I don't want that to happen to anyone."
He blinks the tears from his eyes as best he can doing his best not to smudge the makeup that Whitney put so much care into (at least not even more than it already has been smudged). "That... that sounds like a heavy burden. Knowing what will be, and not being able to do anything about it."
He breathes in, holds it, and exhales. "I'm... I'm sorry, Em. I've failed here. I've failed you, I've failed me. I cannot yet bring myself to let go. I see where I need to improve myself. I see what needs to be done. There's still the inside that needs to be set free. To let go of feeling like any failure, on anyone's part, is my fault. It's not fair to you, to treat our positions like they always were for me up until just before we met." Thel gently squeezes her hand, and meets her closed eyes. "I have a goal now. That when we next meet, you'll find a changed person. One who can feel like we're on even ground. That... that is what it seems like people do, anyways. It... it will be hard, I feel. But I want to try. No, I want to succeed. I want to be happy, and I want you to be happy. I... I think this will help me be better in that regard." His stomach is twisting and tying itself in knots, though. On top of the squirmy way from earlier. It's making words hard, and it really does feel like this is an insurmountable task. But... Em is his inspiration. He can do it. He has to.
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Post by Greenwolfkate on Jun 10, 2020 4:54:21 GMT
"Time to switch targets, now that they're closer, Queen!" Terra ordered. "Focus on her, and give her some good kicks!"Queen didn't care for being in such a tight situation, however her trainer was in charge and generally had good enough calls. Attention shifting from bird to cat, the Nidorina starts to throw out her legs in an attempt to catch the other by surprise. Terra tags Incineroar. Drops tag from Hawlucha. Gives Focused Orders
Queen uses Double Kick on Incineroar.
Physical, Fighting, Melee
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Post by Robot on Jun 10, 2020 11:31:07 GMT
The girl's red eyes opened slowly again, and she offered him a serene smile. "I believe in you, and as safe as I might be here, I'm known now. They can keep coming in greater, and greater numbers until Morty can't handle it anymore. Sometimes, there are just no good answers.". She lamented softly.
Imcineroar deftly blocks both strikes with one of her shins, before retaliating with a powerful lariat, lifting Queen off her feet with that furious cyclone wreathed in red and black energy. She almost seems to fall in slow motion. KO! (80 Dark Physical, a Critical Hit!)
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 10, 2020 16:33:55 GMT
"They're everywhere..." Thel says, quietly. "They found us, and we were constantly on the move. I don't know how many people they have, or how they find us... but it doesn't feel like any of us are safe anywhere. Why... why can't they just leave us alone?" He exhales, throat catching. "Thank... thank you for meeting with me, Em. I'm sorry that I've not yet done all that I've promised but... this has helped."
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Post by birdy51 on Jun 10, 2020 20:25:38 GMT
No! Queen! Muku grips her sword in rage. "Come on Hornise! Hit em hard! Hard! Hard! Punish the Egg Thief!! Punish!!!"
With a grunt, Hornise breaks off from the foe, lifting up in the air and attempting to hit the cat with a danger rock brigade. Danger rocks, danger rocks! Rock Blerrrst AC - 5
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Post by Greenwolfkate on Jun 11, 2020 0:34:01 GMT
That darned cat. Her poor Queen! Terra growls out in frustration. This was getting more than grating, and it made her feel a mix of emotions for her partner pokemon. "Come back. We'll get you taken care of," she muttered with a soft breath let out. Before returning the pokemon and then throwing out a another. The beam of light releasing the rock bug. "Lets gettem Snips, take down that bird, ground it!" She commanded in a firm voice pointing to the colorful pokemon. "Rocks!"Snips looks around, seeing the group of pokemon before him he blinks some, glancing back towards Terra for a moment, then giving a small nod. Flexing its claws before taking hold of a rock and throwing it wide at the opponent, hoping to make connection. Terra tags Hawlucha. Focused orders on Snips.
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Post by Robot on Jun 11, 2020 1:24:04 GMT
Standing, as Thel moved to depart with the 'goodbye' tone of the conversation, Em gathered one of his hands and held it against her middle, wrapped in her own. "You're not leaving already are you?"
The Incineroar swats the rocks out of the air, one after another as it advances on Hornise, this time latching its flaming maw properly onto the massive beetle. Cats love eating beetles. Cleb for short. Hornise takes 58 Fire Physical (Before defenses). The Hawlucha deftly avoids Snips' attempts at similar, before vaulting skyward once more. Hawlucha takes a tick of damage from poison, and is 25m in the air.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 11, 2020 2:09:06 GMT
"Not if you don't want me to," Thel replies with a smile, the touch warm and pleasant. "I just... didn't want to be in your way when you're doing this here." He gestures vaguely at the dining area. "When you're living your life. But, if you want, I can spend some time before going." He looks at Whitney. "Uh... is that fine, actually? I don't know if we have to get to the school right away, or if we can afford to wait around a little bit." He looks sheepish. "Sorry, I should have asked that first before agreeing to anything."
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Post by birdy51 on Jun 11, 2020 13:15:03 GMT
The large beetle takes the hit on the shoulder, glaring at her foe with rage. Muku smirks. Beetles could take a hit. They could also give it. With both hands, the great battle bug grabs on tight to the roaring tiger, before slamming into the cat with an absolute unit of a headbutt, plowing through and sending the cat groundward! Counter! Taking 47 damage, Hornise returns 94 damages back to the cat. |
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Post by Greenwolfkate on Jun 11, 2020 17:18:46 GMT
Snips looks upset at having missed the bird. "It doesn't matter if you missed once. Let's prepare for it to come back down." Terra ordered, keeping her pokemon's attention on the battle instead of being discouraged. "Put a surprise down!"Snips takes a moment before sinking his claws into the ground, bringing rocks up and setting them up around both him and Hornsie. Not a flashy attack, but a good way to give them both some back up if the bug hadn't managed to take out the cat with its counter. Snips uses Stealth Rock. Four hazards set down around Snips and Hornise.
Set 4 square meters of Stealth Rock hazards within 6 meters. If a foe moves within 2 meters of a space occupied by Rocks, move at most one Rock to the offender, then destroy the Rock. When that happens, the Stealth Rock causes a foe to lose a Tick of Hit Points. Stealth Rock is considered to be dealing damage; Apply Weakness and Resistance. Do not apply stats. A Pokémon who has been hit by a Stealth Rock Hazard cannot get hit by another in the same encounter until it is returned to a Poké Ball and then sent back out. |
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Post by Robot on Jun 12, 2020 11:09:41 GMT
Whitney had remained blessedly silent, though her facial expressions were a pretty clear indicator of her feelings on the scene as it played out between the pair. As though one were engaging in some form of romantic visual novel. On being noticed and addressed she waves Thel off. "I can take a bit of time and catch up with Morty. We have most of a week to get to Olivine, and it is only about a two day walk from here. Take time if you need time."
Em wound her arms around Thel and pulled him close, her breath on his ear. There was some urgency in that embrace that suggested it was much needed, but she said nothing of the sort.
Incineroar struggles to rise after the monstrous impact, growling a warning to the Torracat before fainting. The feline darts back and forth just outside of the battlefield, yowling in distress, only to be drowned out by Hawlucha's DYNAMIC ENTRY! A kick that could shatter worlds impacting Hornise mid-back for 55 Flying Physical.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 12, 2020 16:45:21 GMT
Thel really hadn't paid any attention to Whitney's faces, so he has no idea what they were. He's paying attention now, though. "Oh, thank you. I'm sorry, I don't want to cause you any trouble. So I'm glad we don't need to be there right away."
He holds her close, not really caring about anyone else in the room's gaze or anything. "I can't keep you for long in here, I assume," he says at last, releasing the pressure. "But I'll wait where you need me to. I don't mind. The sun's nice out."
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Post by Robot on Jun 13, 2020 1:26:28 GMT
With Whitney wandering off, and Thel alone with the teal haired girl, she laced her fingers in his. "Thel I'm off for the day. I asked to be done before I came and met with you. You've probably been on your feet most of this afternoon, so I won't ask if you'd like to take a walk. I can pour you a foot soak in my room if you'd like? It's heated water, and salts, it might help you relax." The girl offered cheerfully.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 13, 2020 2:09:21 GMT
"Oh," he says, with some surprise. "I hope that's not causing issues here on account of me." With the everything dispersing, he puts the money for their drinks on the table, preparing to leave with Em.
"And I... I honestly don't mind walking more," Thel says. "Especially if it's with you. Even if I get sore... it still makes me so happy being out and about, not having to do anything. Being free. Any pain is just a reminder that it's on my terms now. My choice. I'm not running myself ragged because I have to, I'm pushing myself because I want to. And that makes all the difference."
"Also," he sheepishly admits, "I... uh, I have problems with water still. Any pool or whatever of water, it's... hard to get into. It still feels like it's very much a 'no, this will probably kill you' thing. The showers at the Center aren't too bad, though. I had to live through enough rain, and this is less unpleasant than that feeling... it's just small, warm things of water. Not enough to hurt. If you want, though, uh, I'll try it. If you're suggesting it, it can't be that bad."
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Post by Greenwolfkate on Jun 13, 2020 2:17:09 GMT
"Hornise! Alright Snips. Lets start to finish this," Terra calls out at seeing the large cat fall. Not letting the distressed other pokemon distract them. "Ground this bird. Now."Snips takes a deep breath as it takes another decent sized stone and throws it at the Hawlucha determined to not miss this time around. It seemed after the first panic had left the pokemon as he made a solid smack against the bird attacking his ally. One of Snips Stealth Rocks causes tick of damage to Hawlucha after it attacks Hornise.
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"The target is knocked down to ground level, and loses all Sky or Levitate Speeds for 3 turns. During this time, they may be hit by Ground-Type Moves even if normally immune."
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Post by birdy51 on Jun 13, 2020 15:15:59 GMT
Muku screeches in rage, running and flinging her legs up into the air. With a resounding *thud*, she lands her cheap shot of anger as both her and Talon rise up from the dirt. “Egg thief! Hornise hurter! Violence! Violence!!” 34 Flying Damage, do not pass go, do not collect 200$ |
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Post by Robot on Jun 13, 2020 23:51:43 GMT
With a knowing smile, Em led Thel around to the back of the establishment, where a small gate barred entry to modest living quarters. Unlike in the Pokemon center, with whatever strange material their mattresses were made from, Em's room contained a small mat of woven reeds, a few pillows, little wall decoration beyond some form of ceremonial mask or two, and the faint scent of incense. "This is where I've been staying. I don't spend very much time here, and it isn't truly mine, but it makes me... eager to have my own nest again. Humans need such big spaces." She comments softly, color in her face.
As Muku downs the other combatant with her sneak attack, the Torracat, the egg thief yowls with worry and paces to and fro around its mother, periodically glancing between the downed Pokemon and the very violent human.
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Post by DataNinja on Jun 14, 2020 0:40:55 GMT
"It still feels very... you," Thel says, looking over the room. "I like the smell. That's something that humans are good at, good smells. Smells from food, and smells from... perfumes, I think it's called. It doesn't taste the same on the tongue as it did before, but... still nice."
"And, I know. Humans need big spaces, and they insist on people being separate," he shakes his head. "It... feels weird. Why work together and bond and all that... and then all sleep separately? It means they have to have all of those fabrics towered atop their place of rest. Really. Just use body heat. The fabrics are nice ans soft, but it's just not the same. And it's hard to sleep without hearing the breath of others and feeling the beat of their heart. I don't know how they do it. For all of the good that there is in their lives... there is still so much that confuses me. Hopefully I'll be able to better learn some of that at that school thing."
A thought occurs to him, and he asks, curiously, "If you don't mind me asking... what was your last nest like? I assume that it is likely different from mine, given that... well, the experiences of all of us seem to have been far different. Where the dozens in the colony would huddle together, everyone pressing to keep the place warm, and deterring predators."
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