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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 11, 2016 7:14:07 GMT
DaveDave was able to make his way back to the Pokemon Center safely, no Pokemon jumping out at him from any alleys this time. As he made his way into the Center, it wasn't nearly as packed as he had expected. Sure, the place had more than a few trainers in it, but there was still a few open rooms, and not all of the common area was full. It seemed he might get some peace and quiet after all. That is, until he looks across the crowd and notices a familiar face, the same girl who had taken food from his plate, though he doesn't think that she has seen him yet Luke The night air was quickly cooling, but Gawain and Luke were able to settle comfortably on a bench by the fountain. It seems so strange to him that just earlier that day, Team Plasma had shown back up and attacked the Tournament. But already, things were going back to normal, at least in this part of town. As he waited, Gawain jumped up onto his lap and settled in, quickly dozing off. JackA few moments after Jack had made it to the back of the restaurant, the owner came back in and nodded towards the back office. As Jack and Bolt entered, the larger man quickly followed, heading behind the lone desk before speaking "You know, people thought I was crazy when I hired you. You were just a kid, and didn't come in and apply for a busboy or dishwasher job. No, you know just what you wanted to do. After tasting what you made, there was no way I could turn you down either." The older man was looking away from Jack, his shoulders slightly slumped "You're a real talent Jack. I think if you put your mind to it, you could be cooking in one of them five star restaurants in Castelia. The kinda place that the movie stars and big wigs go to. And not just as a line cook neither, no you could be head chef, maybe even of your own place" He turned around, his hands nervously bunching up his apron "It isn't gonna be the same without you and Bolt around here. But ever since you mentioned that you were planning on going on a journey, me and the rest of the staff have been pooling together tips and saving what we could to get you a little something." He pulled out a somewhat large bag, and opened it to reveal various foodstuffs "This should last you for at least a little while, even with the others you're with. That way, you don't have to worry about being able to make what you want. And errr..." He reached under the desk and pulled out a carefully wrapped item "I want you to have my lucky knife. It's been in the restaurant for a long long time, but I want you to have it now. You were a great employee Jack, and you're gonna be a great trainer too" Alright, so 1000 in food scrap and the Held Item of Lucky Knife. It adds +1 to any Intuition Rolls that have to do with cooking
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 11, 2016 7:23:42 GMT
Ah, Trio... curses Dave, when he spots that irritating girl. With his luck, she'd come over to bother him... and there wasn't really an escape, since she was probably staying here too. Dave begins to wonder if going with the two guys wasn't going to end up having been the lesser of two evils.
In the end he decides that, no, this was probably not going to be as bad. There was no guarantee she'd even notice him, and he still wanted to check those other sites with Hal. No sense leaving a job unfinished. With that in mind, he heads over towards the computers again, hopefully staying out of whats-her-name's sight, ready to plug Hal in. I wonder how much those Silph upgrades improved him.
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Oct 11, 2016 8:42:22 GMT
Luke smiles softly as Gawain settles in his lap, and begins stroking the feline's fur. "Have some rest, buddy. You deserve it," he whispers as the Eevee dozes off. He then sits quietly, waiting for Jack to arrive.
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Post by JPThunda on Oct 15, 2016 22:30:33 GMT
Jack listened quietly as his boss spoke, accepting the gifts as he was given them. He stared down at the wrapped knife box, clutching it tightly.
"Chef Rodger...I...I don't know what to say...," he finally said, looking up. His eyes were full of emotion. "To hear you say that, it means more to me than you can possibly imagine," he said, getting a little choked up and clearing his throat, a smile forming on his face.
"Thank you, Chef Rodger...you and everyone else here! I'll never forget you all...our times here, and everything you taught me. Every time I use this knife, it'll be just like you're all right there with me," he said, smiling. "Thank you so much! I promise, I'll make you proud, not just as a trainer, but as a chef too! And I'll tell them all I learned it right here!," he said enthusiastically. "And once I'm finished my journey, I'll come right back here so we can celebrate," he said with a grin.
After several more thank you'so and goodbyes to everyone in the restaurant, Jack made his way out front to where he'd asked the others to wait, if they wanted to stay at his place. He was happy to see Luke, and not at all surprised by Dave's absence.
"Hey Luke," Jack said, walking up with his gifts, Bolt at his side. "Sorry to keep you waiting, since it was my last night there everyone wanted to say their goodbyes. You ready to go?," he asked, still smiling from inside.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 16, 2016 6:32:39 GMT
Dave
Hal jumps into a little port, before briefly appearing as a small avatar on the screen, before a vast array of zeroes and ones began to stream down the screen. A moment later, Dave was able to access a site that had blocked him from entering before.
Across the screen was a variety of schematics for various machines, from things as mundane as new variants of Pokeballs, to things as fantastic as the Plasma Frigate, the strange Airship that Team Plasma had flown around the region during the second crisis. Though, looking.
It seems that Hal was able to get the pair into a repository of Colress's inventions, the man having been a leader in technological research before he took leadership of Team Plasma in an attempt at pushing his research even further. The final Schematics that Dave can find don't have any sort of explanation as to what they are, unlike most of the other items. It looks to be a small metal remote with a single blue button in the center...
Luke and Jack
The pair were able to make short work of the trip back to Jacks house, the rising moon illuminating the trip. Gawain meandering besides Luke and Bolt dozing on Jacks shoulder. As they approached the house, a light could be seen from the living room.
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 16, 2016 6:43:16 GMT
Now that's impressive... Dave thinks, seeing the speed and power of what Hal was doing. Silph sure knew what they were doing. And... I guess this Colress guy did, too. This stuff's pretty cool. Well, most of it, at least. I didn't need to see the "Advanced Garage Door Opener" or whatever. He thinks for a moment, then sends a command to Hal to just download what he can manage to the PokéNav, and then eject. It'd been a long day, and sleep would be welcome.
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Post by JPThunda on Oct 20, 2016 3:14:47 GMT
"Here we are," Jack said cheerily. Reaching his humble home. The dining room light was on, so his folks were probably still up.
"Come on in. Make yourself at home," he said to Luke, unlocking the door for him to come in. Jack took off his shoes in the entry way, placing them up against the wall.
"I'm home~," he hollered into the house. "Mom, Dad? I brought home a friend to stay the night, I hope you don't mind," he said, walking toward the dining room.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 21, 2016 18:53:56 GMT
Dave
Hal was able to safely leave the PC, depositing a few gigabytes of information onto Dave's Pokenav in the process before returning to his Pokeball. As Dave was getting ready to look for a room, one of the nurses came up and looked a little sheepish "Ummm, as thanks for you helping protect the Center earlier, and as apology for taking so long to heal your Pokemon, we set aside a private room for you for the night. I can show you the way if you'd like"
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As Jack entered the room, he saw his mother sitting alone at the dining room table, sipping on a cup of tea "Of course it's fine" She said with a smile, looking at Luke "Though, I don't recognize him. Is he one of the Tournament participants?"
She shook her head as she stood up "Either way, it's fine. Your father has already went to bed, so I'll go set up the guest room if you'd like." As she headed towards the stairs she stopped in front of Luke and looked surprised for a moment "Oh dear, pardon my manners, I never even asked for your name!"
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 21, 2016 20:31:28 GMT
"Oh, well, thank you," Dave says, not bothering to point out yet again that it had just been Poochyena. It's not like Carvanha, they couldn't tear down the Center. By this point he's decided that Unovans just seem to love their hero figures, reason be darned. He was too tired to bother with doing anything else at this point. "That would be nice, yes."
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Oct 21, 2016 20:40:08 GMT
Luke had waited at the door, watching as Jack entered and conversed with his mother, awkwardly standing there, unsure of what to do. He stammers a bit as Jack's mother asks him his name, before finally managing to answer: "L-Luke. Luke Towers, ma'am.... Thanks for letting me stay here for the night."
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Post by JPThunda on Oct 24, 2016 6:33:02 GMT
"Yeah, he's a friend I met at the Tournament. We're finalists together," Jack said happily. "I guess we probably should get some sleep, we'very got a big day tomorrow," Jack said, smiling at Luke.
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Post by Breakthelevee on Oct 26, 2016 1:55:12 GMT
Dave
The Nurse quietly shows Dave to a private room in the back of the Center, away from all the hustle and bustle in the main room. The room was simple, a bed, lamp, and nightstand being pretty much the only furnishings. However, after such a long day, Dave is able to quickly fall asleep in the relative silence.
Jack and Luke
Jacks mother smiled "Well Luke, we're happy to have you" After she was about halfway up the stairs she snapped her fingers and turned to Jack "By the way, your father and I will be off helping get things prepared early in the morning, I just stayed up to make sure you got home safe. So I won't be seeing you until after the Finals. Good luck to both of you" she added with a warm smile.
A few minutes later she poked her head around the corner and shouted down "Alright, rooms all ready for you!"
With that, both of the boys were able to settle down for the rest of the night, the days events having taken more of a toll then they initially thought.
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The next morning was a flash for everyone, but now standing on the stage in front of a crowd, it becomes apparent that one of the four was missing. The announcer of the tournament walked up to a podium in the middle and began to speak "As you can see, only three of the four finalists are here. Unfortunately, Azrael Himlen will not be participating. Due to an unfortunate accident, he had to return to Mistralton City immediately. Due to this change in circumstance. Jack Roberts will be moving directly to the final match based on his performance in the previous round" A cheer went out from a large group of locals before the announcer coughed a little bit "So, without further ado, the Semi Final match between Luke Towers and Dave Dyson will be facing off for this!" Another cheer erupted, Luke being able to pick out the voice of Catelynn cheering for him. "But, there will be a difference between this battle and the last. Unlike before this time the trainers will be able to use up to two Pokemon."
Two attendants showed each trainer to opposite sides of the arena, signs of the previous days attack being completely non existent thanks to the tireless work of the tournament organizers. Much like the previous days bouts, the battlefield was barren with nothing to tip the favour towards any style of battle.
"Alright everyone, Acumulas own Luke Towers versus Larousse City native Dave Dyson. Dave is at a disadvantage here due to sheer numbers. But can his more technical style turn the battle in his favour? There is only one way that we will find out. Let the battle begin!"
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 26, 2016 4:09:13 GMT
In the morning, Dave wakes up by his PokéNav's alarm, and then is disoriented for a moment as he attempts to grab for it on the table to the right of his bed. Except that the table is on the left, and he bangs his hand against the wall to his right. Well, at the very least that jolts him awake... Rubbing his hand, he gets up, eats breakfast, Right. Unova. Everything tastes different., and gets in some training. Thankfully Hal seemed to be working fine. Anyone's guess if that would continue, though. Making his way to the tournament, and being informed of the rules, though, he gets a little bit annoyed. You'd think that's something that they'd tell the participants beforehand. Nevermind that, though. Hal should hopefully be able to pull out a victory, despite the odds being stacked against him. Hopefully. Also hopefully, he'd get used to the Unovan accents. "So," Dave says once he's taken his place, giving a lopsided grin at the other boy. "I suppose it's a contest of quality over quantity." He tosses out Hal, the evolved Porygon beeping. "But I think Hal can take it." |
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Post by JPThunda on Oct 26, 2016 4:43:17 GMT
Jack started his morning much like every morning. Early, and cooking. He shut off his alarm quickly, so as not to wake Bolt or Luke, and headed to the kitchen. He started about like he normally would...although instead of cooking for one and a pokemon, he was cooking for two and six pokemon. It was a challenge, but one that he was up to. By the time Bolt woke from the smell, as usual, Jack already had the places set. Two plates of food for Jack and Luke full with eggs, bacon, a few biscuits, oatmeal with strawberries and blueberries, and so on, and six plates of specially made pokemon food, each a little different from the others for his and Luke's pokemon.
After feeding all of his pokemon, Jack set about their usual training routine--which included introducing his new pokemon to the routine. This included coming up for names for his new pokemon--Tye for the Mankey, and Crawler for the Venipede. Then, before long, Jack found himself with the others in front of the crowd...
"Wait, I'm in the finals!?," Jack said, surprised. "That's a real shame about Azrael...," he added sadly.
"Well, good luck Luke! I'll be rooting for you and Gawain, and I know Bolt will be too!," he said encouragingly. "You too, Dave. Do your best, Hal!," he said, taking his spot up on the side to root for the two trainers, and knowing he would be facing one of them soon enough.
Seeing Hal's evolved form surprised him a little though. Wow, it evolved so soon...that could be tricky.
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Oct 26, 2016 8:10:46 GMT
Luke woke up semi-early, lured from his bed by the smell of breakfast. Entering the kitchen, he sees Jack has prepared breakfast for the both of them and their Mon. Thanking him profusely, he digs in, letting his mon out to do the same. After breakfast is done, he takes his mon to someplace out fo the way and starts grooming them, giving each of them some special attention. He smiles shyly as he stands in front of the crowd, wanting very much to hide away somewhere. But still, he was excited. He was perhaps less excited when he heard he'd be facing Dave and Hal, and even less excited to see that Hal had changed. He evolved it? How? Great, my chances have just lowered... but I'm not giving up! He frowns a bit at Dave's comment, before shaking his head. "I wouldn't be too sure of that," he mutters, before releasing Gawain. "Gawain, you're up! Let's show them what you're made of!"Experience Training for Gawain, Maia and Abbadon
10 exp (from baby food) for Gawain. Gawain reaches level 10! Gawain gains +1 Special Defense!
12 exp (from baby food) for Maia. Maia reaches level 11! Maia gains +1 Attack! Maia learns Detect!
12 exp (from baby food) for Abaddon. Abaddon reaches level 11! Abaddon gains +1 Special Defense!
Letting out Gawain. Binding Plainly Perfect for 2 AP. Unleashing the beast. |
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 26, 2016 8:51:57 GMT
"Hard to show your stuff when you're tangled in a web, now," Dave says, gesturing for Hal to attack... and mentally crossing his fingers that it would work this time. Televised broadcasts were not the place to go glitchy. Thankfully, it works. Once the Eevee becomes tangled in the electric threads, he calls to Hal to move away, towards the edge of the arena. "C'mon back a ways, Hal. You do not want to get hit any more than you have to."
Dave Tags Gawain, and uses Focused Training on Hal.
Hal uses Trace on Gawain, gaining Normal Strategist.
Hal uses Electroweb on N11&12 and O11&12. He hits for 33 Special Electric damage, and -1 Speed CS, an gains a point of momentum. Hal moves to D11. Hal gains a point of momentum.
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Oct 26, 2016 9:07:18 GMT
Luke frowns as Gawain gets hit and Hal runs (well, floats) off. "Gawain, close the distance, quick!" The Eevee shakes off what remained of the web and runs after Hal at a breakneck speed, seemingly gaining speed as he does so. Gawain uses a Sprint Maneuver, moving 9 over to F11 and activating the Sprint Ability, giving him +2 speed CS, to a total of +1 CS |
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 26, 2016 9:20:44 GMT
Dave nods as the Eevee runs closer... although, rather speedier than he anticipated. But, no matter. His plan should hold. Hopefully. "Hal. Psychic Conversion. Hold steady." As the Porygon takes on a Purplish tone, a sight brief shimmer appears on the surface. Dave looks across at his opponent and smiles, the data Hal traced before taking effect. "You see? We take your strength, and make it work against you."Hal uses Conversion to convert to the Psychic Type. Hal gains 5 DR from Normal Strategist. Hal gains 1 momentum.
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Oct 26, 2016 9:30:07 GMT
Luke smiles slightly as Dave tries to taunt him. He really shouldn't be wasting his time changing his mon's colour rather than actually attacking Gawain. "Yeah, yeah yeah. You know what the thing with copying my strength is? I still got it, and I'm a lot better at using it! Gawain, Flail!" The Eevee complies, jumping up at the Porygon and striking the now purple duck-thing with flailing limbs. Luke uses Focused Training as an order
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Post by DataNinja on Oct 26, 2016 9:43:33 GMT
"How do you use it, when it's useless?" Dave asks, slyly. "Hal, Ghost Conversion. Then swing around. Hal shifts once again, to a more blackish-purple, before darting over and past the cat-fox-thing. Hal uses conversion to Ghost. Yadda Yadda, 5 DR, momentum, good stuff. Hal shifts to H11.
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