(06-22-2018, 10:46 PM)Lord Windos Wrote: [ -> ] (06-22-2018, 10:08 PM)Dragonstrike Wrote: [ -> ]"...well, someone certainly knows their way around professional rules, though the no switching one isn't commonly used.  Color me impressed.  Let's do a 6v6 then.  'Course, if we're battling until fainting, we'll also definitely be walking back regardless of whether I bring any mounts...and I assume 'prepping our pokemon' does not include buffing them with moves preemptively?"
An 'Ooooooooooh' look appeared on the rugged wander's face as you carefully re-explained things to him, before he rubbed the back of his head and briefly looks away.
"Oh......sorry. I'm…not that good with phrases....sayings...double meanings.....all sorts of complicated speech. Forgive me for my.....ignorance."
He looked embarrassed about this for a moment, before he slowly recomposed himself and continued, trying to pretend like nothing happened.
"Fair enough. Only have 6 Pokemon myself, but I've worked with less partners for most my life. We both walk to the battlefield, and if you get tired I can carry you back and forth, no problem. Walked and swam across Hoen with heavier burdens, so its no trouble for me."
He nods his head to himself, as if sealing the deal on that arrangement. As for compliment his knowledge over the rules of battling, Terra just shrugs.
 "Been a Trainer since I was thirteen, or about a....decade or so, and I've trained, traveled, and Survived across my home's wilds all that time, so I've become good at Fighting with Pokemon."
He say this plainly and without arrogance or hint of bragging, as if it was just a matter of fact statement. Which, to the simple, blunt, and honest man, it was.
"Hmm....we will not be using Direct Attribute Boosting moves on our Pokémon before the battle, if that is what you mean. If that is your only....concern, I will let you get ready while I go outside to do so myself. Alright?"
…Aaaaand the staring commences once more....
*rolls*
Nathan realizes the bluff, simple man might have a miscommunication here, sensing a difference between 'direct attribute boosting moves' and 'no buffs.'
(06-23-2018, 08:59 AM)Iron Wrote: [ -> ] (06-22-2018, 07:08 PM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote: [ -> ]I'll flashforward a little if that's alright, Iron. Next: A few interactions with her Pokemon which will involve First Encounter Slot.
Once finished, she beckons Raphael to her side, having a carefully welcoming expression on her face. How is the archangel doing and how does he react to HER being the one having summoned and feeded him? Ven said he knows, but....
Yes, he understood that this would happen. He seems a little disappointed, more than anything - not in Shiva, you understand, but that Ventus didn't reach redemption under his care.Â
He shakes himself, and you can see he's decided there are some things he can teach Shiva as they journey together.
Seeing the serene archangel hanging his head and his wings alongside this brimming sadness almost caused Shiva fall back into the gloomy and 'I-miss-you-already'-mood from earlier this morning, but she shook her head, strengthened herself and carefully reached out to stroke through Raphael's headfeathers. "Oh Raphael... It's not your fault that....you know. He tried, we both were there to help him and we both ALSO know that he's a good person at heart. It all simply became too much to bear for your father, but know and trust in me that we will see him again... Not too soon, but one day we WILL. I promise this to you.
And to me."
A sigh escaped her, but she also smiled. "Have faith in me that I will try to be a good caretaker and friend for you until then, will you? Give my own Pokemon, your new companions, a chance. They're very different from Ventus', yes, but I'm positive that you'll get a long just fine. Allow us two to have and win epic battles, to do better than on the cruise in Corsage Port. I may not...have the time to have you with me always like Ven, but please don't begrudge me for that." The sensation that he wants to....teach her some things (!!) instantly increases Shiva's desire to have the archangel with her as often as possible, and she gives a light nod to him to express that she's all willing to learn.
"Listen now...
I'm having some business today here and in Stair City, do you wish to accompany me outside of your Ball? I plan to get going in maybe an hours or so, I'd like to get to know you a little better and for you to get used to me more. How does that sound, Raphael?"
(06-23-2018, 09:28 AM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote: [ -> ] (06-23-2018, 08:59 AM)Iron Wrote: [ -> ] (06-22-2018, 07:08 PM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote: [ -> ]I'll flashforward a little if that's alright, Iron. Next: A few interactions with her Pokemon which will involve First Encounter Slot.
Once finished, she beckons Raphael to her side, having a carefully welcoming expression on her face. How is the archangel doing and how does he react to HER being the one having summoned and feeded him? Ven said he knows, but....
Yes, he understood that this would happen. He seems a little disappointed, more than anything - not in Shiva, you understand, but that Ventus didn't reach redemption under his care.Â
He shakes himself, and you can see he's decided there are some things he can teach Shiva as they journey together.
Seeing the serene archangel hanging his head and his wings alongside this brimming sadness almost caused Shiva fall back into the gloomy and 'I-miss-you-already'-mood from earlier this morning, but she shook her head, strengthened herself and carefully reached out to stroke through Raphael's headfeathers. "Oh Raphael... It's not your fault that....you know. He tried, we both were there to help him and we both ALSO know that he's a good person at heart. It all simply became too much to bear for your father, but know and trust in me that we will see him again... Not too soon, but one day we WILL. I promise this to you. And to me."
A sigh escaped her, but she also smiled. "Have faith in me that I will try to be a good caretaker and friend for you until then, will you? Give my own Pokemon, your new companions, a chance. They're very different from Ventus', yes, but I'm positive that you'll get a long just fine. Allow us two to have and win epic battles, to do better than on the cruise in Corsage Port. I may not...have the time to have you with me always like Ven, but please don't begrudge me for that." The sensation that he wants to....teach her some things (!!) instantly increases Shiva's desire to have the archangel with her as often as possible, and she gives a light nod to him to express that she's all willing to learn.
"Listen now... I'm having some business today here and in Stair City, do you wish to accompany me outside of your Ball? I plan to get going in maybe an hours or so, I'd like to get to know you a little better and for you to get used to me more. How does that sound, Raphael?"
Yeah! That will be fun. Raphael hopes you'll get to do lots of things together, and he wants to help distract you from your sorrow.
Nathan vs Terra Introductory Battle Round 0
The two opponents start sizing each other up, and preparing for battle!
Gallade begins a low martial chant, boosting Nathan's luck! This will remain no matter who gets sent out.
Terra's preparations are a little more complicated. The familiar fighting mushroom appears, turning purple with Poison.
Hariyama appears, and receives a dose of Stun Spore to activate Guts! -2 Dex, +2 Str
He also whispers some instructions into a PokeBall.
(06-23-2018, 09:41 AM)Iron Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah! That will be fun. Raphael hopes you'll get to do lots of things together, and he wants to help distract you from your sorrow.
Awww! "Thank you, Raphael. Stay the sweet angel that I got to know you, and things will become brighter soon.... Or so I hope. The wounds are still fresh, but I...can't mourn forever, now can I? He wouldn't want that. *more strokes* Enjoy a little rest, I'll let you know when we depart, alright?"
With that said an hinted hug for him, Shiva got up again and took a little to care for her own Pokemon; for the most part it was cleaning up remains from breakfast, handing a Training Kong to both Mightyena (he gets the one I paid 600$ for and grants +1 dice on Training Rolls) and white Vulpix (she gets the one for 0$ and no effect apart keeping a Pokemon busy), telling the fox that she can learn from the black canine what to do with it and how to strenghten one's bite with it. If Vulpix wants, she can do so from a cozy place on the bed. Nightshade has found herself a place on the windowsill, watching the clouds and hoping for a brighter day later, her attempts to help on that by going through dry runs of Morning Sun and Sunny Day were interrupted by Shiva 'watering' the cherrylike Pokemon with a spraying flask and checking on her state.Â
Vaporeon, who was lazily loafing around not far from the window, received a playful spray of water as well for refreshment and finds Shiva mildly smiling at her. "It's been a while, now have it?~ It feels great to see you again though. So.... How are you doing and how was your stay at the Daycare?"
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Mechanics:
This is a Training Session for Mightyena, Alolan Vulpix and Nightshade. Eevee Egg is not yet in Shiva's party.
Hariyama stays out. Grid comes out to represent Nathan!
Grid: (1) + 8 = 9
Hariyama: (2) + 0* Dex + 5 Survival = 7
Training Roll for Cherubi. She's learning to channel that sunlight. Now that she's above the surface and out of the PC, she should be able to save up for evolution in earnest, assuming nothing eats her fruit!
(4)(2)(2)(4)(1)(6) (5)(4)(6) 6 bonus XP.
(06-23-2018, 10:02 AM)Iron Wrote: [ -> ]Terra's preparations are a little more complicated. The familiar fighting mushroom appears, turning purple with Poison.
Gallade and Nathan are a little surprised by that. Wait, is that
really Michael, Toxic Orb and all?!
(06-23-2018, 10:23 AM)Iron Wrote: [ -> ]Hariyama stays out. Grid comes out to represent Nathan!
Grid: (1) + 8 = 9
Hariyama: (2) + 0* Dex + 5 Survival = 7
Grid chitters excitedly! Finally! This is the first battle he's participating in in what feels like ages! And he's against a slow opponent to boot? Ooh, he's gonna enjoy this!
(06-23-2018, 10:28 AM)Iron Wrote: [ -> ]Training Roll for Cherubi. She's learning to channel that sunlight. Now that she's above the surface and out of the PC, she should be able to save up for evolution in earnest, assuming nothing eats her fruit!
Patting the smol cherry carefully, Shiva expresses that she's all willing to help on that and further protect her from hungry birds (and people maybe) until she becomes a cherry blossom. It's been discussed somewhere that Raphael is no Pokemon for her to be afraid of, or at least I have this noted for her. Raphael himself should be aware though that it'd unkind trying to eat companions.
(Waiting for Vapreon's reaction before continuing,
see above post~ I'm having a quick interaction with her, an action that will involve dice rolling and a call to Golda to do before leaving dorm and Pokemon Center. No hurries though!)