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Post by birdy51 on Apr 27, 2021 23:46:02 GMT
Muku falters in her steps. Her body pivots slowly as her hand reaches up and pulls through a side lock of her hair. Mouth agape, she stutters. "That's... No that can't be right. I'm not- Have I been killing you this whole time?! Xatu! You have a kid to think about! You can't just up and die for this!"
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Post by Robot on Apr 28, 2021 0:07:47 GMT
"They know Muku. We've already said our goodbyes. I found my peace with this long ago. I wasn't offered many good choices for my final chapter. Eaten, drowned in my sleep, struck by lightning, then eaten. Hit by low flying aircraft. Choking on food. ". Xatu shook his head slowly. "Bringing an end to the rains, and serving as your companion and guide has been an honor and a privalege. It spared me from a dozen or more worse fates, and I will meet my end with a smile."
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Post by birdy51 on Apr 28, 2021 0:29:38 GMT
Her hand slowly retracts from the back of sunflower seeds at her belt. No, it would be in bad form to throw food in his face now. Or anything really. This wasn't her burden. It was his. She was upset, but also, what would that even change? He was going to pass away. That he was going to die need to mean something. Then maybe, yeah no. She had to fight too. But in this moment...
"Ok. Then, if you're going to do this. I'm going to spend time with you tonight. Xatu time. If there is anything in your many fanged futures you'd like to do, then I'm here to help you do it."
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Post by Robot on Apr 28, 2021 18:20:15 GMT
Xatu stared off into space for a surprisingly short moment before answering. "I would like to watch the sun set over the clouds one last time, with you, Monolith, and Mmip. A fish or a good sized bug might be nice too, if you really desire a prolonged goodbye."
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Post by birdy51 on Apr 28, 2021 21:11:00 GMT
The young girl puts on a brave face. Task received. Execute. She holds her palms out in front of her and points up. "No worries. I can handle bugs. By myself, probably. Just wait here, and I'll be back in a second. It'll be juicy. Big. Try not to spoil the surprise with future vision, ok?"
Then, wasting no time she's off darting towards the nearby woods. Her partners would be fine on their own for a bit. She'd be fine on her own for a bit.
Would she? Her eyes glance backwards towards her crew. A pang of longing tethers her to the spot. She should take one of them at least. One friend. Yeah. Can't go alone. "Uh... Rat! We're going to go hunt for some food. Spit bugs probably! The ones that easy to eat! You coming with?"
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Post by Robot on May 3, 2021 19:21:45 GMT
Muku hears rumors of the legendary Kingterpie from the local Starly, a grub that has grown so large and destructive it has been known to defeat even Staraptor. The locals believe it's flesh to be the most succulent as it feeds on only the largest trees on the island.
These rumors guide Muku to a lair, where a large forest green worm, nearly half again Rat's size, grazes hungrily. It's hide bears many scars and scrapes but it looks quite well otherwise.
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Post by birdy51 on May 4, 2021 1:12:10 GMT
Yes. Bird rumors. From birds.
Muku stares audibly at the bird she once was as they dart above her head. Was it a taunt? A hint? A premonition brought out about by Xatu plugging the idea in their collective flock brain? It was one of those things. Following the signs to her quarry, she pulls out a bottle of Moomoo milk and downs it before tossing the rest to Rat.
"Alright. So. You're injured. I'm not doing great either. But, I'd rather lead the front on this than put you in danger. If things start going real, real bad, go ahead and drag my body out. Just don't risk fighting yourself, alright?"
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Post by Robot on May 4, 2021 18:46:33 GMT
"Rat.". said Rat.
The Kingterpie seems to take note that it is being watched, and scoots to a mossy boulder. Firing a line of silk around and against it, the bug hauls it free of the hole and gives it an expert twirl overhead before letting it thud to one side, making eye contact with Muku.
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Post by birdy51 on May 4, 2021 19:14:21 GMT
...Did she have to do this? No. No she did not. Was she going to do this anyways? Yes. Yes she was. She breaks out into a swift trot. Her body dips down side to side. Once in firing range, she bounces herself skyward in a generous twist, throwing her leg up to score the Kingterpie across the face. Titan or not, she needed to eat this bug! Starting things off with a Bounce. On a 16+ Kingterpie is Paralyzed and Vulnerable.
AC 4 - 4Xtzdo5h1d20
Damage - 2d10+35
Results? 11 to hit for 47 Flying Physical. 1d20·2d10+35
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Post by Robot on May 4, 2021 20:47:31 GMT
Muku has to make an awkward landing as the Pokemon leans into the hit with a sickening crunch, it brings the massive stone sweeping across her middle, then attempts to slam it down on top of her, but the girl deftly avoids both.
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Post by birdy51 on May 4, 2021 21:11:54 GMT
Leaping, diving, Muku holds onto the internal rhythm of balance and battle. First up, gliding over the chain, then cartwheeling to the side in what Chuck would call a 'nonsensical and unnecessary' display of dexterity. "Screw you Chuck." She thinks. Or was it one of Chuck's trainers who said that? Maybe nobody said that and Muku was just making it all up in her mind? Well. One thing was certain. It was a distraction. She needed less distractions now that she was in the thick of it. Her heart beats deep in her chest. Ba-dump. Ba-dump. Her body quivers, reaching the speed of after-images and imagination as she moves with utmost swiftness. She is reduced to the pale, briefly walking both worlds as her body takes on an unnatural light. Then she strikes. First, a splash into a spinning kick. Then she hurls her arms out as they take on a brilliant sheen. She cuts through her foe with quietuses as she enters the calm and comes out the other side screaming a Starly war-cry. If this didn't finish him, then-! Activating Burst of Speed to take another attack on Init 9, as well as using the Dread Mariner's Coat to briefly go Ghost for the round. First, starting off with a classic Acrobatics, before taking the Aerial Ace on move 2. Splashing all the while.
Acrobatics AC 2 - cNR9JGRu1d20
Damage - 3d10+37
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Aerial Ace AC lol - 1d20
Damage - 2d6+35
Muku beefs it spectacularly for Acrobatics. Aerial Ace hits for 39 Flying Damage. 1d20·3d10+37·1d20·2d6+35
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2021 12:21:42 GMT
Muku's next impact splits the outer shell of the Pokemon away, the dulled, mottled outer carapace giving way to golden glory. The bug itself dramatically picking up speed despite it's shining form, Muku avoiding the third swing but not the fourth, the boulder catching her in the ribs (65 Rock Physical)
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Post by birdy51 on May 6, 2021 11:24:16 GMT
Like a spring, Muku is able to bounce back from the attack. She'd rather of taken it on the chin, but she was already scarred enough from her earlier encounter. She could also just... Back off? No. She needed to do this for Xatu. Killing one bug was the very least she could do. She lifts her feet up one last time to deliver another blow. She could do this. She had to do this! Acrobatics again, hopefully not a crit fail. Splashing!
AC 2 - wWj_nFbP1d20
Damage - 3d10+37
9 to hit for 52 Flying Damage. Prroooobably not enough. 1d20·3d10+37
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Post by Robot on May 6, 2021 17:51:32 GMT
With a satisfying crack the king was dead, long live the king.
It was a good thing Muku brought Rat along, because the carcass was not light. Some heavy lifting and the awestruck beeping of Starly cheered her on. Before she knew it, the sumptuous feast of golden aged perfection was laid out for all to enjoy. Xatu seemed to be in good spirits after Monolith crunched the shell open. There was enough meat for anyone with the stomach for it.
"You are unhurt then?". Xatu asked while he ate in a birdlike fashion.
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Post by birdy51 on May 6, 2021 18:27:47 GMT
"Only a little. Nothing that can't fix itself in a day." Muku says as she rubs her arms and legs. She snatches up a piece of warm grub and enjoys it's waxy flavor. Tasted like fat. It's a good thing the kind was put down in it's cradle; he would have ended up being one hellishly big butterfly. "I remember getting hurt a lot as a Starly too."
She pauses to consider it. "Honestly, do all humans heal like this too? Like a Pokémon I mean. It took Chuck a long time to feel better, but it seems like I throw myself into dangerous situations and walk out pretty often."
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Post by Robot on May 6, 2021 19:55:59 GMT
"Our world is a place of life, the beings in it possess the essence of a soul, known as Aura. That power doesn't weaken, but as you age, your body doesn't translate that energy the same. Chuck is very old. His spirit is strong, but he likes muffins too much.". Xatu answered as it munched away, content.
"Muku, what is it like to act without knowing the outcome?". He asked, watching her closely. "Carefree of the consequences of the things you have done?"
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Post by birdy51 on May 10, 2021 1:44:03 GMT
Muku turns away slightly, heaving a heavy sigh.
"Is that how you see me? As carefree?" She asks without answering the question. Putting the meat aside for the moment, Muku goes silent while she considers it.
"It's not like I... Don't understand. Or don't think about it. But I definitely don't have time. If I start thinking, really thinking, then it's like I break. Headwise. It's not because I don't think, it's because I can't. I really, just... Can't"
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Post by Robot on May 10, 2021 20:10:21 GMT
"I only ask because it is something I have never had.". The bird holds its wings close against his body and stills. "Decisions are made, and I know the outcomes well in advanced. These moments we are having are in echo of things I saw long ago. As my time draws nearer, the future closes in. I regret being... Bereft of things like uncertainty and surprise."
A little hop and a flap of his wings, and he perched on Muku's thigh. "This all may as well be a memory of a bygone time..."
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Post by birdy51 on May 11, 2021 2:15:46 GMT
Muku awkwardly holds the large bird standing on her lap. For such a big size, he sure was light at least. Not crazy light, but like. Bird light. Them bones be light. Him choosing to just sort of hop up there was a surprise. For her at least. He probably knew it was one out of a thousand, thousand possibilities where he got to stand on a person and feel good about doing that. Though she frowned, she allowed it. It was probably his way of pleasantly exacting revenge on her for tossing seeds in his face.
That or maybe his way of surprising someone else vicariously? This didn't exactly have to be about her. Huh. That one deserved more thought.
Now that she thought about it, none of this conversation was really ABOUT her anyways. It was about him. Every high or low that he knew about experienced, could have experienced. Memories, premonitions, present coming in and coming in like a flood, passing and parsing without really getting examine just what life was. Which is to say, not knowing, just knowing. Pity the moochbird, for they know too much about living and they forget to live.
"Yeah. That's... Rough." She says hesitantly. "I don't know though. Like... Can you...? I don't how to describe it. You're a bird. You're you. But can you like... Stop being that for a second? I mean you do brain things. Can't you just like hop in mine or something?"
"It's not like I have much up there anyways." She thinks to herself quietly.
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Post by Robot on May 12, 2021 0:57:39 GMT
"Turning off one's thoughts is invaluable for a noisy mind. Being truly thoughtless is the territory of blackbirds. Their minds dreaming dark dreams, their thoughts unknowable. Grown fat on the spoils of the smaller blackbirds, with their stupid looking head plumage.". Xatu brushed the thought away with a 'bah!' and a wave of his wing.
"They hide even from my sight, blackbirds and those like them. A catastrophe of world shaking proportions could be mounting as we speak, and if a blackbird was behind it, I would see nothing."
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