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Post by DataNinja on May 15, 2020 18:44:43 GMT
"Yes, I would rather prefer to avoid losing you at sea," Rainbow agrees.
The two banter for a little bit, before once again they find themselves at the grove, the noonday sun streaming right down to heat the basin.
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Post by Robot on May 15, 2020 18:48:06 GMT
"Alright... second altitude test." Bee climbs to the highest point she can reach. Attempts floating along the mountain walls to gain additional altitude before moving back over the meadow, 'flying harder', and others, finding it is not possible for her to ascend further. "Do you think you can attempt to tow me higher, and see if the weight increases substantially beyond that point?" She calls down to Rainbow.
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Post by DataNinja on May 15, 2020 19:32:04 GMT
Rainbow does her best, attempting to pull Bea up to match her level, but it seems to no avail. "Sorry, Bea, I'm not strong enough. Your weight just suddenly... hits me all at once after a few inches, and I'm not good enough to do that. Some of the warriors might be able to lift you briefly... but probably not enough to carry you across the sea." She shakes her head.
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Post by Robot on May 15, 2020 20:26:14 GMT
"It's alright Rainbow, I suspected as much." Wrinkling her nose. "If Genesect isn't capable of circumventing my shortcomings, then I'll need to proceed to attempting over-water hovering. I doubt even Central has the materials necessary for me to construct any form of flight assistance." Releasing Genesect, she considered the large insect for a moment. "Genesect, are you aware of your weight tolerance in flight?"
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Post by DataNinja on May 15, 2020 20:46:34 GMT
"It's fine," Rainbow teases, "just need to feed you less, clearly. Apparently you were on the right track, there."
"Practical experimentation required for exact limitations," it replies.
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Post by Robot on May 15, 2020 20:51:27 GMT
"Please assume your flight configuration and stand by." Bee waited for the Pokemon to shift over, and moved to mount it, planting her heels and gripping either side of the cannon, magnetism enhancing her traction what little it would. "Please ascend as high as you can."
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2020 0:13:15 GMT
"Acknowledged."
Bea firmly attached, it ascends... and she almost loses her balance at the sudden movement, thankful for her magnetism to soften that first jolt. But she's flying, far above what she could do herself, up and above the grove, beyond the tops of the hills.
Rainbow flutters along next to her, laughing with joy. "Oh, this is wonderful! You can join me up here, and we can fly together!"
It seems like it should be no issue to deal with water anymore.
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Post by Robot on May 16, 2020 0:23:47 GMT
"I mean, as long as you're okay with Genesect being around too? You're taking being around him relatively well considering first impressions." Standing upright, she risked a look down and her eyelids fluttered, but she was stone still. "Still don't like heights. This is going to negatively impact Genesect's wind resistance, but I should be able to rig up something to ensure I keep my footing as long as I'm conscious. Genesect, are you aware of your magnetic tolerance? I will need to fashion something to remain attached in this fashion. We are leaving with shielded allies for the source of the corruption in 36 to 40 hours."
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2020 0:31:37 GMT
"I mean... it just seems so carefree with you on it like that," Rainbow says. "Just flying around. It's a little bit of a... kindred spirit in that way. Makes me feel for it a bit."
"No known issues with increased magnetic fields," the Genesect states. "Further investigation required for acceptable margin of error."
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Post by Robot on May 16, 2020 0:39:22 GMT
"Please descend Genesect. When we reach ground, I will dismount and you may continue analyzing flowers if you wish." Beatrice instructed it. "Like I said before, it is a living creature, albeit one that has suffered a lot at the hands of science. I'll need to see what I can scavenge from Central. Wire, some bolts, and a conductive plate should do. Beyond that, a harness for Baied I think, for while we're mobile. I'll get his measurements to pass along to Maya."
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2020 0:45:23 GMT
"Wait, why-" Bea's stomach jolts at the abrupt descent, leaving Rainbow talking to air, huffing. "Why the harness for Baied?" she finishes, once everyone's on the ground. "I'm not sure what you're thinking of here, Bea. As per usual." She giggles.
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Post by Robot on May 16, 2020 0:52:11 GMT
"Thank you Genesect, it was enlightening. Please enjoy yourself." She moved up onto the grass and let it go about its business. "Well, Baied is a natural battery. Since my focus won't be on flying, but rather keeping firmly anchored to Genesect, having him there will give a combat edge if I should need more of one in the air, and additionally keep me from tiring too quickly. Other then Bylii and Genesect, none of my Pokemon fly."
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2020 0:55:35 GMT
"I wouldn't expect anything over the ocean," Rainbow says. "Never had anything there in any of my flights. Even the sea birds stay near land, so there should be ample ability to land and fight. But... if it makes you feel better, we can head there and see what she can do."
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Post by Robot on May 16, 2020 1:02:41 GMT
"Well... if aerial combat is of no real concern, and I -am- an Electric/Steel, I don't think any seabird would really stand a chance. Just the heel anchors should suffice. Do... you know a cobbler around here too by any chance?" She plopped unceremoniously into the grass.
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2020 1:06:58 GMT
"Uh, that's... shoooes, right?" Rainbow asks. "Yeah, I know a place. ...we probably should have thought about outfitting you before leaving your time. That stuff's probably better than this time."
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Post by Robot on May 16, 2020 1:46:08 GMT
"Easier to find a smith in this time. They won't be comfortable, but the shoes I'm looking for will need to fit an... inch or so diameter wire wrapped spike in them, and a conductive plate in the sole. Less interruption of the polar forces, and it will hold its magnetism with less consistent energy use. First, and probably last, pair of heels I will ever wear."
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2020 1:49:15 GMT
"Uhhhhh..." Rainbow just looks blankly on, blinking. "I will assume that the people you talk to will have some idea of what that means, because I have no idea." She laughs. "You wanting to go now, see if we can get them before we have to go? Or stay here just a little longer?"
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Post by Robot on May 16, 2020 2:00:45 GMT
"I'll give Genesect an hour to his analysis and then we can go look into a cobbler or a smith... I'm not really sure which I need... both maybe." Be shrugged helplessly for a moment and flopped back. "One problem solved, a new one presented itself... or an old one presented itself again." She giggles and rolls her eyes a little.
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Post by DataNinja on May 16, 2020 3:01:05 GMT
"Isn't that always how life is?" Rainbow giggles. "Soon as it seems like you've got everything done and you can relax, a new issue pops up. I can't remember the last time that I didn't really have a nagging feeling at the back of my mind that I still had things to do. Though," she smiles, "admittedly, yesterday came pretty close."
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Post by Robot on May 16, 2020 3:13:35 GMT
"Distractions will help with that, certainly." Bee replied, face aglow at the memories they'd made together the day before. She whiles away the hour with Rainbow, asking questions about other times she might have visited, and her most interesting courier deliveries, some about her father as well. After trading a few stories of her own, and deciding it was time, she informed Genesect before recalling the Pokemon.
"Best be on our way, metallurgy isn't as off the cuff as sewing is."
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