[Game] Lord Windos' PokeRole Adventure: Celadon City Vandel

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

- In response to Hope's worry: Reiner gives Hope a genuine smile that'll hopefully reassure her.  "Well, Weavile did just say he went to grab a snack from one of the other rooms, so it's no surprise that he seems to be hungry...*chuckle*...he's more likely to swipe something from a snack tray than to try and go hunt down a bird pokemon, though.  I've known him for around 7 years or so, and I've had plenty of time to get to know what kind of pokemon he is.  And I can definitely tell you that he doesn't hunt bird pokemon when he's looking for an easy snack.  His tastes are much more...refined, shall we say."


- As for Weavile's response and Hope's response to it: "...go right on ahead and take a breather, Weavile.  A friendly word of advice, though: Hope's probably not going to be scared of you forever, so you might want to watch what ya say about her in the future, lest she literally blows you away for making her angry.  If she can demolish a room like this by accident without even thinking about it, imagine what she can do if she's actually intending to cause a massive amount of damage.  And as for you, lil' one..."  *looks down at Hope*  "...I would prefer if you don't smite him, and come to me first if he makes you angry in the future, alright?  We can all be friends here eventually, or at least be able to work together without attacking each other unnecessarily in the process, right?"


- Hope's question about who Mr. Arendse is: *another chuckle*  "Mr. Arendse is me, Hope.  I have a name too, and it's Reiner Arendse.  You don't have to call me that, though...even though that is something I'm going to have to get used to, to be perfectly honest..."


- In response to Cathy examining Poe: Reiner has some important comments for her!  "Found him and his sister living in an alley.  His big sis was lookin' out for him since he's too sickly to fend for himself, but he's always willing to help out everyone else however he can despite that, and he and his big sis are practically inseparable.  Guess he's not used to dolling out big heals like that, though.  Feel free to look him over, but make sure ya don't scare him, or his big sister might be real cross with ya, Cathy.  And trust me, you do not want to make his big sis angry.  Of the two of them, she's the fighter for a reason."
- In response to Taylor:  *nod*  "Yup, still doin' the battle.  I don't have any pokemon with Rapid Spin (as I don't think Defog would be able to clean up this particular hazard...not that Reiner has any pokemon that currently know the move anyways), though, so unless you happen to have a pokemon that knows the move..."  *shrug*  "...well, we're probably either cleaning it up by hand or hoping Mr. Mime has a quick and easy solution readily available if we don't want to try battling in this mess.  As for rules..."  (OOC: if cleaning up is going to take the rest of the encounter slot, then we'll probably have to just battle amidst the mess and plan around the hazards accordingly.)


  - No trainer items for starters.  No sense in using our supplies on this, right?  
  - I'm fine with no switching.  Saves us both some trouble when it comes to thinking about who to use next, and it should speed things along.
  - Battle until fainting would be preferable so we don't have to worry about overdoing it while holding back.
  - No limitation on how many moves we get to use per pokemon.
  - Single or double battle is up to you.  I don't have a particular preference either way.

"That all fine with you, Taylor?  Or do you have anything to add?"

As for Hope's exclamation in response to Taylor's condition: "...you don't have to prove to me that you're strong, Hope.  I've already got a decent idea of how strong you are already.  Besides, Grandmommy does have multiple good points.  I'd like for you to sit this one out.  I'll find ya a good battle when we get a good chance for one to make up for that, but let's take it slow for now, alright?  Besides, if you're not participating, then you get to watch and see what other pokemon Grandmommy and I have sooner rather than later.  Can't do that if you've been fainted mid-battle, right?"  *chuckles once more*

-Hope's fright over Weavile seemed to fade back into her instincts as you explained it away, her mood brightening back to her former cheer, now tinged with nervousness, but it was cheer none the less.
Okay, Daddy. .....But If Ice Cat Come After Me.....Protect Me? Promise?

-The black cat burglar gives you a thankful smile at first for your permission to his siesta, then it flipped right upside down when you laid out how screwed he was if he antagonized/kept antagonizing your turbulent tyke. He continued to stare at her with an carefully blank expression for a bit, before he glanced back to you and slowly nodded.

"......Noted, and understood. It's not my fault she's scared of me, or who she thinks she is, but.......I'll mind my manners around her. *Mutters lowly, crossly* 'Cause I sure as hell don't need another god gunning for me, one way or another. *Raises Voice, Waves* Well, see ya later partner."
You Ice Cat! You Predator! Me Daddy's Girl! Me Me! That That!! Good bye, *Chirp!*
That said (and only you hearing his mutterings), he left, letting the door snap shut behind him. Hope appeared thoughtful as she watched the scary kitty cat go, but your request towards her interrupted her mussing with a startled *Chirp!*, before she gave you what appeared to be an innocent look, but felt vaguely......schemey and guilty.
Yes, Daddy. Will Not Smite Him..... Try Be Friendly, Unless He Try Eat Me! I Am Not His Yum Yum, Noooo!

-Hope seemed honestly surprised about you having a name other than Daddy, *Chirping!* first in alarm, and then eager, curious excitement!
Daddy Have Other Names?! Like Me? Yay, Yay!!! What Are They, What Are They?!

-The doc doesn't even look up as you divulge the background of Little Bro and Big Sis, but you do see them nod their head in time with your explanation as he continues to scrutinize and assess their condition with the same kind of focus you'd typically find in actual medical professionals. So you know they are listening to you, and may perhaps actually be a medical professional in some odd way.

Eventually, they finished their examine with a decisive nod of their head - which was good, for Poe was starting to become uncomfortably ticklish! - before they looked up and walked over to you, pulled out what looked to be a Lemonade, and place it right beside Hope (Who *Chirped* in slight shock and shivered as the cold bottle pressed against her skin). Cathy then pointed straight at Brother Dearest, mimed a drinking motion, closed their eyes and nodded, warbling......something, then.......walked off back to Taylor's side, who eyed her doc and then you with fond amusement. You feel as if you were a part of some joke, but you don't get it.......unless you do, but not now. Ugh......
Brr.....Cold, Cold! Daddy, Please Take Away Cold!!

- "Nods* Okie dokie, smokey! *Shrugs* Yeah, me neither.....*Looks hesitant* .....weeeell, I do have a Pokemon that can maybe clear this stuff away, but......I rather not do let them do that unless I need too. You'll.....see what I mean when you meet them, in or out of battle."

Well, if that isn't foreboding....

As for your suggested rules, she had zero problems ALL with them, choose Singles as her battle format of her choice, and had nothing really more to add pertaining to the rules of engagment. "I can do either Doubles or Singles just fine, but I'd prefer us not trying to dogpile on each other's Pokemon before we can see what they can really do. Or showing off, in my case, heh!"

Lastly, the barometric birdy looked sullen at her Daddy and Grandmommy tag teaming her out of what would have been her first fight, but she eventually warms up to the idea of seeing you two duke it out at full force, letting out a positive *Chirp!* as her imagination ran wild with said clash.
Right! Me Take Slow, While You And Grandmommy Go Fight Fast Fast! Like Godspeed....Extreme Speed! Oh, And Godspeed For You, Daddy! Godspeed, Godspeed!!!

Eventually, Mr. Mime returns with Kingdra/Lucy and returns them to their respective owners (You first, of course), and when either you ask him about cleaning off the battlefield, he just gives you/her a nod, then focuses on all the mess with firmness, before he started to act out cleaning the field up.......and it happened. As he 'swept' and 'tidied up', all the equipment was scooted off the arena as if by magic - or, as you and your old partner could tell (in your own ways), through skillful application and manipulation of Psychic, Telekinetic, and Barrier powers. This butler is packing some neat tricks up his sleeves.....

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With the battlefield's clearance, you inevitably found yourself standing on the opposite end of it from Taylor, who was giving you a challenging smirk and twirling Lucy's Pokeball around on her pinky finger.

"Welp, I guess its about time we threw down the gauntlet and had a good old fashion and fun duel.......with a few twists from us, naturally. Heh heh.... In case you couldn't tell what my first choice will be, I'll give you four hints, and the first three aren't counted: it my girl! Now, let's see yours Reiner! Get ready, cause I -!"

Reiner's Alert: (2)(4)(4)(2)(3)(5)(3)(5)(2) - 2  Pass!

She abruptly  cut herself off and threw ' her girl's ' ball out at lightning speeds, in a ploy to give her Pokemon an boost in Initiative! However, you were able to spot the tell tel signs and predict what she was trying to do, and therefore threw out your choice of Pokemon earlier to counter that underhanded play! Nice!

As it could be easily inferred, Taylor's choice of Pokemon was Lucy, who upon materializing immediately let out a LOUD, booming roar that sounded exactly a mix between a Dragon's battle cry and a thunder strike! A Dragonstrike, if you will. 

In a matter of seconds, the sprinkling system activate and began pumping out vast quantities of water that was instantly converted into big, billowing, and black storm clouds that hung ominously overhead the arena, the occasional rumble of lighting and arcs of pure Electricity seen lighting up the nimbi. What's more, The Stormbringer was floating several feet off the ground, as if being propelled up by her own electromagnetic might! 

Thunderstorm Weather is in effect! Surprise! Triggered: Magnet Rize has been used instantly upon release, rendering Lucy Immune to Ground Moves for 4 Rounds!

Initiatives:

Lucy: DEX (6) + Survival (3) + (6) = 15
Reiner's Choice (Guess who....): DEX (4) + Survival (3) + (6) = 13

Lucy goes first, and then whoever Reiner sends out. Gee, I wonder who that will be.....

Reiner Vs Taylor Battle Round 1 is about to start! Hit the music, 'cause its showtime!