January - February Test drive

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Comments

[toughlovin]

[Wasn't that animal abuse? He wasn't about to go up and punch these things in the face! What kind of... oh... ohhh... Not him but the one that was following him around. It made more sense but still had the same feel as cock fights. But whatever, this world did what this world wanted to, Iwaizumi just needed to learn he ropes.

He did have one of the balls she spoke of. He reached for one and examined it as she spoke.]

So I make this little guy fight and then I knock out it's opponent with a ball to the head? [He smirked a bit.] That last part shouldn't be a problem. I'm used to that. [Just had to pretend it was Oikawa.]

[divinereaper]

... I'm going to hope that's not the case. The people I know showing up, that is.

[ the only person he'd be hopeful on seeing again is still probably trapped, so naoto is pretty much alone on that front. the others in his life... are much better off not knowing what his life's become. too complicated for anyone, really. ]

I'm just happy there are things to do here, and I just want to get started! Thanks for the info, Allura, you're really a lifesaver here!

[divinereaper]

Balance is key, dude. You shouldn't be stressing yourself out on anything, even work. [ he knew that all too well. his stint working while in school did not go too well. ]

[forsaintcecilia]

I used to not stress out about anything. I guess I'm getting old.

[spoiledbugboy]

[It's still quite weird to hear someone be this supportive and encouraging towards him, but he has to admit hearing someone say "Haga the Champion" brings the best memories to his mind.]

Yes! I'm gonna be a champion again and no one is gonna take that away from me this time! [Stupid Yuugi and his friends aren't around to mess things up. He got this in the bag!]

[axionapocalypse]

I suppose in that sense, they're not unlike very unusual pets.

[ and at the word "pets", he's nearly tackled off the back of the large bird by his own companion. ]

Yes, yes, you're getting pets, Million. Come here.

[ just a grumpy old researcher and his fluffy weird dog. the usual. ]

[runicfeathers]

[Willow covers a half choke at this boy's words with clearing her throat, looking rather shocked at the conclusion he came to at her explanation. But she quickly collects herself with a shake of her head.]

Not... Quite. Yes, your partner fights the wild one but you yourself don't do any of the fighting. You throw the ball once the Pokémon is weak, not knocked out.

[She says nothing of the last part about him being used to that, concerned enough already. She doesn't want to know how or why he's used to doing such things.]

If you're worried about how this all seems, just know the Pokémon enjoy battling. Wild ones jump out at you because they wish to join you, as strange as it all sounds.

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[axionapocalypse]

I very much doubt you'll find some mere child here, any more than I'll be able to look the Omnipotent in the face as I bring an end to all he sought to create. Cry some more, why don't you.

[ murder bird, meet this nihilist with a severe inferiority complex. ]

[dejabrewed]

[ sandalphon can only blink. his world view was being turned upside down with how nice lucilius was being. excuse me, what. what is this.

because of this shell shocked state, sandalphon tries to get a good look at lucilius' neck, just to be sure this was the lucilius he remembered. then again, he thinks, he did mock his promise to lucifer. ]

Pets who can easily take one of us down with a stray Iron Tail...

[ meanwhile, the staraptor is grumbling because he has to carry a human and pokémon. he wasn't a mule, he was a staraptor!! ]

[axionapocalypse]

Well, I could certainly say the same of you, couldn't I? If at least back home...

How unfortunate that we've been reduced to mere mortals in this place.

[ oh he may be nice now, but that won't stop him from being a little shit, sandy. ]

Though, despite that, I'm sure you'd still give me a good slap across the face were it not frowned upon in these parts.

[grandtrashking]

[There's a classic Tooru smirk as he rolls his eyes at being told he tuned the woman out, not surprised at all but amused.]

Yeah if she was your mom she would have loved me the second I woke up, or told you what was going on and to go find me!

[He gasps dramatically at the nudge, hand on his chest and everything with the smirk staying after the fake dramatic are done.]

I'm only "somebody" now? Wow Iwa-chan, do you really think so low of your best friend?! How could you! Mean!

But that's good you learned on the way, it's a weird place.

[dejabrewed]

You're lucky I don't send you flying instead.

[ never mind, there's the lucilius he remembers. he groans, looking ahead as he started the trek back into the city. ]

Regardless, get used to it. The Omnipotent already sent me back once, but look at me now. Back here.

[perfectteatime]

You never know. [ He didn't miss that, but he's not going to press her now, he's still mostly a stranger to her after all. ]

Regardless, please call on me if you need anything.

[glamdaddybear]

[He didn't ask, but he wondered what had happened to have Haga hold the title of champion and then lose it.]

It's good to have high goals. I know you can make it.

[nightyorb]

They punched me when they caught me trying to infiltrate their base. It's fine, I've had worse.

If you really want to protect your pokemon, you should train them up properly. They'll have an easier time grabbing him if he can't defend himself. It might sound really weird to have animals do your fighting for you, but that's just how this world works.

[That was something Riz did learn from being beat up by Team Rocket. He hadn't really put any effort into training his pokemon before that point, not really seeing the point of earning badges and all the other things the people in this world care about, but that black eye had certainly been a strong motivator.]

[desertpowered]

[Hearing the story, Paul has decided he isn't going to try any stunts like that until he grows strong enough as a trainer to handle himself. There's a line between courage and recklessness]

Notes taken. I've been fighting with Pokémon in the wild and against other trainers to help him grow stronger, and it seems like that's the right call. It feels strange, but I learned to fight in my world so I could defend myself when the time came for a serious fight with higher stakes. It's the same way for him.

[Paul isn't competitive, exactly, but he sees the value in training and preparation. And in this world that takes the form of Pokémon battles. Besides practical reasons, it sounds like it's an important line of defense against Team Rocket.]

Did they take your Pokémon?

[bestswordmaster]

There's no need to butter me up.

[Felix notices the photos, but he has no desire to pry into what they are. It does, however, give him the idea to do the same in his own guitar case, perhaps. Maybe.

He glances at the Snom and gives it a nod of greeting; the Tsareena waves to it, the Delcatty gives it a smile, and the Liepard pretends she doesn't even notice him. ...look, she was Felix's starter, she was bound to end up with a bit of an attitude problem.

He perks up when she mentions singing.]

Oh? What kind of singing?

[spoiledbugboy]

Than- [Haga stops himself before he can finish whatever he was about to say. Those encouraging words are starting to really mess with him!]

I mean, of course I can make it! Anyone who doubts me doesn't know what I'm capable of!

[silky_bearing]

Friendly sparring matches in which we're expected to allow... pets? to be harmed instead of ourselves?

[He frowns, lips pressed in a hard line of disapproval. Come on Byleth with how soft he has always been for his horse how do you expect him to let an already chipped teacup fight for him.]

I appreciate the assurance, Professor, I do. But please bear in mind it is not your responsibility to see to everyone's safety and comfort either. You are a stranger in this land just as much as anyone else.

[silky_bearing]

[As soon as she snorts he whips his head around to look at the teacup in question, floating there, innocent as could be.... now. Well it's a fast teacup if nothing else.]

Perhaps but I have no intention of giving it the opportunity!

[And the moment he's not looking again the sinistea is rolling it's eyes. Hey! It can fight!!]

[silky_bearing]

[There's a clear moment, there, where he moves to try to get to her seat but it ends up being an awkward sort of dance of being in the way, briefly, and then dropping back into his own seat looking a bit embarrassed.

Thankfully she gives him a chance to redeem himself. She offers her hand and Lorenz takes it, not to shake but to hold as he leans down to kiss her knuckles.

Sorry Olivia, old habits die hard and, in his defense, the full victorian style swallow tail three piece suit should... sort of be a give away. Ye Olde boy is too polite for his own good.]

Lorenz Hellman Gloucester~ The pleasure is mine, Miss Olivia.

[silky_bearing]

[Perhaps it is uncharitable but as soon as Dedue suggests that the Deer got away without being subject to Claude's tomfoolery Lorenz scoffs, shaking his head.]

Nonsense. He got to bemuse himself at our expense day in and day out!

[Funny how, for all the indignation he attempts to put into his words there's still that same fondness that lingers in his expression, something wistful even. Their schooldays when there was nothing more to worry about than Claude's bad habits were... certainly a simpler time. Being able to bother Claude with mundanities instead of the heavier troubles that came later.]

Still I don't think it would be quite fair to inflict his name on this silly little teacup.

[A teacup that is eager to tug up the lid of the pot and sniff at the tea steeping inside. ]

[naughtyboy]

Fraggle...Rock?

[Huh. He's pretty sure he can't mean rock as in glamrock, but...]

What is that?

[naughtyboy]

[It might take Freddy a while to get used to having human emotions. Though, Gregory would argue that these animatronics have reached a level of sentience where they do have emotions, at least of a sort...it's hard to explain, but he's just a kid so he's not going to think about it too hard.]

It's okay. We're just gonna have to be careful. Since you're a grown-up here, who knows what they could look like.

[Vanny was someone in a suit, right? So that's already difficult enough...and who even knows what Afton would appear as in a place like this. Vanessa, at least, has no way to disguise herself. She's about as "normal" as it gets in terms of humans.]

Why do you think this is happening, though? I mean...a lotta weird stuff was going on in the Pizzaplex, but I didn't think this kinda stuff was...yaknow. Real.

[Like sentient robots, sure, he'll buy it. Robots turning into PEOPLE though...]

[naughtyboy]

[Gregory grins, probably the first genuine smile he's shown Freddy since he woke up in that strange lady's house. Things have looked up since then at least, so long as he's not expected to ever go back there.]

I'm might be just a kid, but I do know some stuff.

[You don't have to go to school to be smart, and he's smart in the way it matters most. Street smarts.]

And it doesn't look like there are any cars around, so we're probably okay just walking on the road like this. Just keep an eye out.