March - April Test Drive

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shinobu kochou / kny

[manabiki]

a) network, video
These little creatures are really quite cute, aren't they? [ pictured: a weedle chewing on a stick, with shinobu's hand gently petting their little head. seems they like being scratched under the chin. ]

The horn and stinger are quite unique, are they not? I wonder what this wonderful boy will evolve into! Rarely can you tell an insect from their larval stage. Already the poison it produces is quite strong- for someone my size, at least! [ shinobu laughs, like bells in the wind. ] I wonder what could be done to make the poison even stronger!

b) slowpoke well, action
[ after the long travel to azalea town, it is nice to rest. shinobu is used to endless travel; nights, days, dawns, and more spent running, sprinting, even just walking towards a unceasing destination. be it the butterfly mansion, or a mission far north, south, where ever, shinobu is used to going where she's needed.

here, here gives her time to rest, to see the sights- and what sights! asking where to visit from the locals, shinobu finds a well, with little water still inside, but when she peaks over the cobble, she sees more of those delightful creatures rolling in the muck and grime. how adorable. not for the first time, shinobu wishes her sisters were here to see. they would be able to appreciate these circumstances far more than shinobu ever could.

the thought of kanae with one of these silly creatures, of kanao holding one close despite the filth, of aoi cleaning them vigorously. those girls deserve this kind of happiness. shinobu will simply live for them, in this world. pulling a berry from her sleeve, shinobu drops it down, careful not to hit any of the slowpoke at the bottom. she watches them eat, she smiles, and claps her hands together.

for her sisters, a prayer. ]

c) wildcard
hmu with whatever you want :)

A.

[crystalmaster]

[Radley isn't sure why she would want the poison even stronger, especially if she's getting hit with it herself, but he decides some things may be better left unknown.]

Hi there. Looks like you're really enjoying your Weedle.

[He's not terribly fond of them himself, after getting waylaid many times by them on the first leg of his journey. But ... okay, this one enjoying affection is pretty cute.]

[manabiki]

Is that his name? How wonderful. [ She smiles, tipping her head to the side after clapping her hands together. The weedle is now laying on her lap, seemingly fast asleep. ] I'm very new to all these sweet creatures!

[crystalmaster]

[Radley chuckles.]

I have to admit, I didn't know Weedles could be that affectionate. That's nice. This world really is full of cute animals.

[manabiki]

I believe all creatures and people can be affectionate and good if given the opportunity! [ Her smile is pressed, but still ever radiant. She wishes she believed the words she's spoken, especially after the Kamado children, after seeing them fight; but still, her mouth is ash. At least here, so far, there are no demons. ] Kindness and friendship can transcend any boundary!

[crystalmaster]

It's a nice way to look at the world.

[Radley smiles a bit but looks rather melancholy now. After the evil he witnessed back home, he's afraid he feels that some people can never be good, nor would they want to be. Still, he has seen friendship transcend at least some boundaries.]

[manabiki]

The world is a better place that way, I'm sure of it! [ Her sister's wish, and all that rage in Shinobu has no place to go. So she masks, the way she has for so, so long. ]

[crystalmaster]

Yeah, we'd be pretty lost without friendship. And cute little animals.

[He chuckles as Evie the Eevee jumps up next to him and nuzzles him.]

a, voice - i am so sorry

[namuthing]

[If Genya doesn't turn his video on, or spend too much time looking at the weird device and weirder doctor, he can pretend he's not talking to a girl. Besides, he's pretty sure that Shinobu doesn't count as a girl. Just a creepy doctor.]

Could probably squish it really easy.

i fucking laughed

[manabiki]

I think you're correct, Shinazugawa-kun. Most insects in their larval state are weak and prone to such accidents! I'm sure once this little guy gets bigger, they'll will be more protected and less prone to being hurt!

[namuthing]

Or you could step on it. Put it out of its misery. They're all demons anyway -- what's the point of keeping 'em alive?

[manabiki]

Demons? Oh, no, you must be mistaken! You should know better than anyone else what demons really are! [ Shinobu makes the weedle wave a little, which it seems content to do. ] Don't be so silly.

[namuthing]

And what's that supposed to mean? [He knows exactly what she means, but maybe if he growls and snaps enough, she'll take it back.]

I've never seen a dumb bug with a horn. I have seen plenty of bug demons and demons with horns. Do the math.

[manabiki]

[ She pets the weedle, smiling like a knife. ] Do they eat people? Do they ruin entire families? Do they orphan children and widow lovers? Oh! Maybe you know better than I-- if you eat one, do you suddenly become a bug with a horn, Shinazugawa-kun?

there's a (B)EE?

[averageineverything]

[Unfortunately for Shinobu, such a peaceful moment doesn't last, even in this world. Her prayers are interrupted by an intermittent buzzing that is at first faint, but grows louder as some unseen critter approaches in the dim light.

Soon enough, the culprit flutters into view, only a couple of feet off the ground. A creature vaguely resembling a bee approaches, flying only a short distance at a time before careening back to the ground. The scent of the berries draw it closer, and it's almost upon the little gathering when a distant, shaky voice echoes off the walls of the underground.]

Tink? Tinker Bell, where are you? Please, you need to eat!

[manabiki]

[ Oh? Is someone trapped in the well? Shinobu looks down the well before seeing the little creature, reaching out and taking it in her hands before it could fall all the way back down to the ground. Poor thing. She holds it in her arms and searches her pack for something to give it. ]

[ It's the faint yelling that makes her perk up from where she's feeding the little insect a potion, looking back down the well and calling down. ]

Hello? Are you in trouble? I can help!

that feel when you're so excited your reading comprehension flies out the window

[averageineverything]

[As remiss as he is to bother anyone for help, he's a little desperate at this point. The boy clambers up the ladder, panting between strings of words.]

Oh, please. That would be appreciated. I'm looking for a little -- oh, Tinker Bell! Oh, thank you --

[And it's moments after he spots the Pokemon that he realizes exactly who is holding her. It's bizarre and incongruous in this particular world to come across one another, but Senjuro would recognize the Hashira on sight.

Immediately, he grows more flustered, dropping down and bowing low.]

I -- I apologize. My incompetence isn't -- should not be your burden.

[This is absolutely humiliating.]

honestly, me too

[manabiki]

Oh my! [ That hair, those eyes, Shinobu's eyes widen. This is Kyoujurou's little brother, it is so easy to see. Still so proper, so sweet, so far away from home. She smiles, sadly, before she kneeling down, putting her hand on the boys shoulder. ] Please, do not bow to me. [ It's the least she could do for Kyoujurou. This small boy... Oh, her heart aches for her family, for Kyoujurou too. ]

Senjurou-kun, correct? Is this sweet creature yours?

[averageineverything]

[Uncomfortable though it may be to avoid deferring entirely to her, Senjuro respects her wishes and straightens up a little. At least enough to look over Tink, who is happily resting in Shinobu's hand and enjoying tiny sips of the potion.]

Yes, ma'am. She's... She tends to wander off, but she gets very tired quickly, you see, so I try to keep an eye on her... I just got a bit turned around down there. Thank you for looking after her. I'm very sorry to trouble you.

[manabiki]

It's no trouble, Senjurou-kun. I can tell you're taking very good care of her. [ Kneeling down has her just shorter than Senjurou stands. Shinobu doesn't move to change this, smiling at the boy and knowing how nervous he must be. She had heard of how the elder Rengoku treated his sons. She doesn't want this boy to be scared of her. ]

How long have you been here? You look so established! Your brother would be proud!

Video; un BestSetter

[grandtrashking]

That little bug of yours will become a lot bigger, and a mean bee, called a Beedrill.

[Mean in his experiences, at least, having fought against a few of them. Nasty battlers and good with poisoning his Pokémon.

Though Tooru gives her a questioning look about making the poison stronger, just a tiny (maybe a lot) bit concerned.]

But why would you want to make poison stronger? It's not like you'd need it in a place that's peaceful.

[Mostly...]

[manabiki]

Beedrill! How amazing! [ She pets the little weedle again, scratching behind where it's ear might be. ]

[ And in a second, Shinobu shifts-- She tips her head to the side, the glint in her eye gone, her smile wide as she expands on her point. ]

You never know when you might need the protection, of course! A poison strong enough can protect thousands of people, don't you think, BestSetter-san?

[grandtrashking]

Please, call me Oikawa. Or Tooru if you prefer given names.

[Whoops, his username there might cause this to happen again, but that's a future Tooru problem.

Though he nods, seeing her point. Even if there's really no need in his experiences these past few months. Aside from angry Braviary, nothing dangerous has occurred. Yet.]

I suppose you're right, but I don't think anything too dangerous will happen to need to defend ourselves with that. That's what the Pokémon are for, like this guy here.

[He shifts the camera's view to his Luxray, who he's been leaning against.]

[manabiki]

Too-ru-kun! That's a very cute name! [ Shinobu smiles, a blade. She tips her camera to her sycther, cleaning themselves in the background. ] While useful, I would feel more comfortable knowing that I could protect myself should Ume be indisposed.

A; video (if you're okay with some backtagging)

[death_calling]

Perhaps the poison can be increased or decreased based on what nutrients the Pokemon eats? Unfortunately, without a proper lab to study them in, I'm afraid the answer might be elusive.

[She's quite eager to talk about science with someone, instead of a roaming NPC, hence the curious reaction upon seeing how gentle the Weedle is.]

Where did you catch him?