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15 December 2011 @ 07:30 pm
[ the sound of gently rolling waves prefaces the voice feed that clicks on, a few seconds of that and maybe the distant call of a Wingull every now and then. Suzaku is strolling up and down the beach just outside of Olivine, alone. not even his beloved shoulder-Delcatty this time. which is probably on purpose, but that still makes him a perfect target to bother, should anyone be in the area. ]
I was thinking a little about the length of time some people have been here. I heard that "over a year" some time ago was the longest. It's been nine months, myself. I'd have thought... I would've left by now.
[ particularly when Lelouch came and went the way he did. he pauses, thoughtful. ]
It's funny how this place starts to feel like home. That even though there are things I need to do back where I come from, a small part of me can't imagine going without my Pokemon. Or leaving behind the people I've met here. [ another short pause, and then the faintest trace of humor is in his voice. he might actually be smiling!! ] Is that strange? It feels strange.
--Mm, and tomorrow morning I'll be challenging the gym here in Olivine. There are only a few more badges left to get here, I think. After that I thought I might take the train to the new region. There must be a point where it all ends, I still want to find it. It's just taken me longer since I've been training two teams at once. For when she comes back.
[ Yukari, he means, but doesn't elaborate on before quietly ending his modest update right there. ]
I was thinking a little about the length of time some people have been here. I heard that "over a year" some time ago was the longest. It's been nine months, myself. I'd have thought... I would've left by now.
[ particularly when Lelouch came and went the way he did. he pauses, thoughtful. ]
It's funny how this place starts to feel like home. That even though there are things I need to do back where I come from, a small part of me can't imagine going without my Pokemon. Or leaving behind the people I've met here. [ another short pause, and then the faintest trace of humor is in his voice. he might actually be smiling!! ] Is that strange? It feels strange.
--Mm, and tomorrow morning I'll be challenging the gym here in Olivine. There are only a few more badges left to get here, I think. After that I thought I might take the train to the new region. There must be a point where it all ends, I still want to find it. It's just taken me longer since I've been training two teams at once. For when she comes back.
[ Yukari, he means, but doesn't elaborate on before quietly ending his modest update right there. ]
13 November 2011 @ 11:20 am
[ if you're in or around Ecruteak, you might just get the chance to see a Pokemon parade! a whole bunch of big, tough Pokemon! Espeon and Arcanine and Lucario and Delcatty, and then there's Houndoom and Ninetales and Furret and Blastoise and even a Tyranitar! jogging in a circle around town! and at the head of the pack is Suzaku, coaxing them on. the weather is bitingly cold, and that's the perfect time for morning workouts. the Pokemon don't seem to mind, either. they're actually quite into the routine by now. they even have a coordinated marching song: Suzaku calls out one, two, three, four! and the Pokemon respond in turn, only ... for them it sounds more like a racket of Poke-talk. but it's the thought that counts.
this only goes on for a short time, recorded by a Pokemon off-camera, before they all come to a stop at Suzaku's command. and then he's reaching into his backpack and handing out snacks, setting up water stations right there on the ground, off to the side so that they're not getting in anyone's way. ]
Alright. We'll take a ten minute break and then have a race. Winner gets the day off, how's that sound?
[ Poke-cheers of enthusiasm, and then they all set to eating. Suzaku kneels beside his precious Delcatty, reaching out to pet her while she eats. after a few moments he glances off to the side, and then right at the camera. ]
Ah--Hope, what are you recording? Turn that off.
this only goes on for a short time, recorded by a Pokemon off-camera, before they all come to a stop at Suzaku's command. and then he's reaching into his backpack and handing out snacks, setting up water stations right there on the ground, off to the side so that they're not getting in anyone's way. ]
Alright. We'll take a ten minute break and then have a race. Winner gets the day off, how's that sound?
[ Poke-cheers of enthusiasm, and then they all set to eating. Suzaku kneels beside his precious Delcatty, reaching out to pet her while she eats. after a few moments he glances off to the side, and then right at the camera. ]
Ah--Hope, what are you recording? Turn that off.
06 October 2011 @ 01:55 pm
[ meanwhile, in Goldenrod City (once again)! Suzaku is sitting on the floor of his hotel room, organizing his belongings. clothing over here, toiletries over there, travel supplies over in this pile, items for his Pokemon, sorted by use, over in that pile. one such pile happens to be one of various evolution stones, many of which he's collected or received from others during his travels thus far. a couple of fire stones in particular are set aside from the rest, which if your foreshadowing meter is working, means he's probably planning on using them here soon.
there's also another pile that isn't being sorted into his bag: eggs. a few different kinds, actually, all grouped together by appearance. Suzaku's beloved and ever-present shoulder companion, Euphie the Skitty, is currently rubbing up against all of them, pretending to be mommy although none of them are hers (as if Suzaku would ever breed her DON'T BE RIDICULOUS B|).
when the feed starts, it's the pile of eggs that the camera is mostly focused on. ]
I can probably venture a guess as to how it happened, but... well, my Pokemon finally ended up with eggs of their own, it looks like. In retrospect, it probably would have been best if I had kept the Ditto separate from the others. [ alas. ] Anyway, there's no way that I can take care of all of them, and I think it's sort of customary to offer them to others, so.
[ so that's what he's doing, in other words! one hand gestures to the various piles, indicating the types. ]
Those three are Flora's, so they'll be Chikorita. The red ones--five are Kaori's and three are Benji's, so that's Vulpix and Growlithe, respectively. Those two black and blue ones are Riolu, Rita had six Meowth eggs, and... actually, I'm not sure about that one there. [ he indicates the Togepi egg, frowning a little. ] I just found it sitting there by itself; I'm not even sure that it's one of mine. If anyone lost an egg of that type, let me know. Otherwise, it's available for adoption, too. It'll just be a surprise Pokemon, I guess.
[ and with that, he turns the camera back toward himself. his Skitty is visible in the background, poking around the evolution stones... ]
I'm in Goldenrod City right now, but I can deliver to other places as well. That might take a little longer, though, since I don't have the technique for Flying yet.
[ just as he goes to finish up and turn off the feed, suddenly, a flash of white light! Suzaku startles and turns around just in time to see Skitty start to glow, and quickly drops the 'gear in a scrambling panic. ]
Euphie, no-!
there's also another pile that isn't being sorted into his bag: eggs. a few different kinds, actually, all grouped together by appearance. Suzaku's beloved and ever-present shoulder companion, Euphie the Skitty, is currently rubbing up against all of them, pretending to be mommy although none of them are hers (as if Suzaku would ever breed her DON'T BE RIDICULOUS B|).
when the feed starts, it's the pile of eggs that the camera is mostly focused on. ]
I can probably venture a guess as to how it happened, but... well, my Pokemon finally ended up with eggs of their own, it looks like. In retrospect, it probably would have been best if I had kept the Ditto separate from the others. [ alas. ] Anyway, there's no way that I can take care of all of them, and I think it's sort of customary to offer them to others, so.
[ so that's what he's doing, in other words! one hand gestures to the various piles, indicating the types. ]
Those three are Flora's, so they'll be Chikorita. The red ones--five are Kaori's and three are Benji's, so that's Vulpix and Growlithe, respectively. Those two black and blue ones are Riolu, Rita had six Meowth eggs, and... actually, I'm not sure about that one there. [ he indicates the Togepi egg, frowning a little. ] I just found it sitting there by itself; I'm not even sure that it's one of mine. If anyone lost an egg of that type, let me know. Otherwise, it's available for adoption, too. It'll just be a surprise Pokemon, I guess.
[ and with that, he turns the camera back toward himself. his Skitty is visible in the background, poking around the evolution stones... ]
I'm in Goldenrod City right now, but I can deliver to other places as well. That might take a little longer, though, since I don't have the technique for Flying yet.
[ just as he goes to finish up and turn off the feed, suddenly, a flash of white light! Suzaku startles and turns around just in time to see Skitty start to glow, and quickly drops the 'gear in a scrambling panic. ]
Euphie, no-!
19 September 2011 @ 11:23 pm
Yukari Takeba. Has anyone seen her? ... she's missing. That is, we travel together, and she hasn't turned up all day. I'd thought she might have been... displaced, like before, but I can't seem to find her contact information, for some reason. Also, I...
[ his typically serious (particularly moreso, at the moment) tone of voice takes an unsteady turn, pausing hesitantly and followed by the boop-boop of a PC, such as the ones in the Pokemon Center. ]
... her Pokemon are in my PC. I think they're hers, at least.
[ he just lets that sink in for a second, unsure of what else to say. he's very distressed, okay, this has never happened to him before. before very long, he simply ends the feed right then and there, but he'll be sitting close to the Pokegear, waiting for information. ]
[ his typically serious (particularly moreso, at the moment) tone of voice takes an unsteady turn, pausing hesitantly and followed by the boop-boop of a PC, such as the ones in the Pokemon Center. ]
... her Pokemon are in my PC. I think they're hers, at least.
[ he just lets that sink in for a second, unsure of what else to say. he's very distressed, okay, this has never happened to him before. before very long, he simply ends the feed right then and there, but he'll be sitting close to the Pokegear, waiting for information. ]
03 September 2011 @ 08:32 pm
[ the Gear begins recording thanks to a nasty drop on the ground, the result of Suzaku losing his grip on it when something surprises him (he's really got to learn to stop doing that). you can even hear him go "ah!" just as a bright, white light fills the screen, and soon: ]
Spiii-!
[ ... you've really got to stop being surprised by spontaneous evolution, Suzaku. seriously. part of his frame appears on-camera as he kneels down next to his Eevee-turned-Espeon, mystified but smiling a teeny tiny bit. ]
I guess you decided for me, then. And I'd thought it would be difficult to decide how to change you... but if it's on your own terms, then I'm glad.
[ Riff, the Espeon, makes a self-important sort of sound, and Suzaku's hand suddenly fills the screen. ]
What kind of species is this, anyway? I've never seen--oh?
[ surprise! you're on candid camera. ]
Hello. Sorry, I didn't realize it was on.
[ ...and he quickly turns the recording off in a most unceremonious manner. he doesn't mean to be impolite, he's just embarrassed. 8( and if you're in the area, feel free to tell him to his face how rude that was! ]
Spiii-!
[ ... you've really got to stop being surprised by spontaneous evolution, Suzaku. seriously. part of his frame appears on-camera as he kneels down next to his Eevee-turned-Espeon, mystified but smiling a teeny tiny bit. ]
I guess you decided for me, then. And I'd thought it would be difficult to decide how to change you... but if it's on your own terms, then I'm glad.
[ Riff, the Espeon, makes a self-important sort of sound, and Suzaku's hand suddenly fills the screen. ]
What kind of species is this, anyway? I've never seen--oh?
[ surprise! you're on candid camera. ]
Hello. Sorry, I didn't realize it was on.
[ ...and he quickly turns the recording off in a most unceremonious manner. he doesn't mean to be impolite, he's just embarrassed. 8( and if you're in the area, feel free to tell him to his face how rude that was! ]
20 August 2011 @ 01:55 pm
[ well, it looks like Suzaku has successfully backtracked to Azalea! and without getting stung by poisonous bug creatures in the forest this time, too. he came prepared, dammit. so for anyone in the area, you'll find him walking around with his Skitty on his shoulder, as usual, apparently looking for something. or someone. he's trying (and failing) not to look terribly obvious about it, but it's hard to be covert when you're peering around corners and popping into just about every public building there is, looking around briefly, then walking back out.
after a good few hours of this he settles down outside under the shade of a tree to have some home-made lunch with his team, and takes the free moment to make a brief video post: ]
I've gone back to Azalea for a few things. There's someone I'm looking for... she's tall and blonde and--a little bit loud. If anyone sees her, please let me know.
[ that pause after "and" almost became "and she's wanted for criminal negligence," but he figured it'd probably best if he didn't advertise that any more than what's already been done. hesitates, then-- ]
Thank you.
[ and cuts the feed to resume lunchtime. 8( ]
after a good few hours of this he settles down outside under the shade of a tree to have some home-made lunch with his team, and takes the free moment to make a brief video post: ]
I've gone back to Azalea for a few things. There's someone I'm looking for... she's tall and blonde and--a little bit loud. If anyone sees her, please let me know.
[ that pause after "and" almost became "and she's wanted for criminal negligence," but he figured it'd probably best if he didn't advertise that any more than what's already been done. hesitates, then-- ]
Thank you.
[ and cuts the feed to resume lunchtime. 8( ]
03 August 2011 @ 07:34 pm
[ the side of Suzaku's troubled face appears a little too close to the camera at first, but the view soon pans back, showing a bit of what appears to be the inside of the Goldenrod Gym behind him. and sure enough, one can soon make out the distinct sound of a certain leader crying her silly little head off in the background. it becomes clear that he's not the one directing, but a Pokemon off-screen, maybe taking this all down in case it goes to Poke-court. Suzaku, as a matter of fact, is turning circles awkwardly and then finally facing Whitney again, gesturing in a pleading sort of way with his hands. ]
Please—I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you... you still put up a good fight.
[ sniffles and hiccups are his only response and Suzaku gives her a moment before sighing and glancing around again. is this even worth trying to fix, he doesn't know anymore. ]
I—if it's any consolation, you've been the most challenging thus far, honestly. I really underestimated—
[ WEHHHHHHH. okay, apparently trying to placate her isn't going to work. he just sort of. hangs his head and sighs again, partly guilty and partly exasperated. YOU WERE WARNED ABOUT SOBS, BRO. ]
Sorry.
[ the feed ends, only to begin again just a minute or two later, this time with Suzaku addressing the Gear directly. ]
Is she ever going to stop crying? Nothing I say is helping.
[ ooc: the badge, when he finally gets it, is mod approved! ]
Please—I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you... you still put up a good fight.
[ sniffles and hiccups are his only response and Suzaku gives her a moment before sighing and glancing around again. is this even worth trying to fix, he doesn't know anymore. ]
I—if it's any consolation, you've been the most challenging thus far, honestly. I really underestimated—
[ WEHHHHHHH. okay, apparently trying to placate her isn't going to work. he just sort of. hangs his head and sighs again, partly guilty and partly exasperated. YOU WERE WARNED ABOUT SOBS, BRO. ]
Sorry.
[ the feed ends, only to begin again just a minute or two later, this time with Suzaku addressing the Gear directly. ]
Is she ever going to stop crying? Nothing I say is helping.
[ ooc: the badge, when he finally gets it, is mod approved! ]
10 July 2011 @ 05:15 pm
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[ and later that night, a voice recording. he doesn't sound too good, but hey, at least he's conscious. ]
Is there such a thing as a person who... walks Pokemon? Or takes them for jogs, I guess. They really need their morning workout...
[ ooc: sorry for posting so much wlkrgjth, had to get this in. no more for awhile, I promise /)_(\ ]
[ and later that night, a voice recording. he doesn't sound too good, but hey, at least he's conscious. ]
Is there such a thing as a person who... walks Pokemon? Or takes them for jogs, I guess. They really need their morning workout...
[ ooc: sorry for posting so much wlkrgjth, had to get this in. no more for awhile, I promise /)_(\ ]
07 July 2011 @ 06:37 pm
—like this. Just make a print on it with your paw...
[ Suzaku is helping his Skitty place her paw on a strip of paper! there are other strips of paper in his hand with differing Poke-prints on them, and one in the middle with neat, rigid characters printed on it (私は平和を望む or, essentially, "I desire peace"don't kill me if I'm wrong I suck at this). once Euphie makes her mark on the paper Suzaku adds it to the pile, smiling a little. ]
Now you all have wishes, too. [ skiii! ] I'll set them out for you tonight, I'm sure they'll be granted. It's too bad I forgot to bring candles along before we left, huh.
[ a small frown while he sifts through the wish-papers, then, still unaware of being recorded, he sits and begins affixing each one to a narrow bamboo pole. Euphie takes her place on Suzaku's lap and watches with interest, at least until a nearby rustle in the trees of Ilex Forest capture her attention and she goes to observe that, instead, with the rest of the party looking on. and in the meantime, Suzaku will be half-whispering a song to himself while he works: ]
Sasa no ha sara-sara,
Nokiba ni yureru.
Ohoshi-sama kira kira
Kingin sunago.
[ and so concludes Suzaku's take on a Tanabata festival while he's alone in the forest, on his way to Goldenrod 8( ]
[ Suzaku is helping his Skitty place her paw on a strip of paper! there are other strips of paper in his hand with differing Poke-prints on them, and one in the middle with neat, rigid characters printed on it (私は平和を望む or, essentially, "I desire peace"
Now you all have wishes, too. [ skiii! ] I'll set them out for you tonight, I'm sure they'll be granted. It's too bad I forgot to bring candles along before we left, huh.
[ a small frown while he sifts through the wish-papers, then, still unaware of being recorded, he sits and begins affixing each one to a narrow bamboo pole. Euphie takes her place on Suzaku's lap and watches with interest, at least until a nearby rustle in the trees of Ilex Forest capture her attention and she goes to observe that, instead, with the rest of the party looking on. and in the meantime, Suzaku will be half-whispering a song to himself while he works: ]
Sasa no ha sara-sara,
Nokiba ni yureru.
Ohoshi-sama kira kira
Kingin sunago.
[ and so concludes Suzaku's take on a Tanabata festival while he's alone in the forest, on his way to Goldenrod 8( ]
24 June 2011 @ 06:24 pm
[ Euphie, the Skitty, apparently had the presence of mind to fiddle with the Pokegear and record the last few minutes of Suzaku's match with Bugsy; it's pretty apparent right away that Suzaku is winning by a pretty good margin--after his last narrow victory, he kind of... went all out on the preparation for this one. both he and Benji, the Growlithe, look deadly serious, Suzaku moreso than his Pokemon, even.
the camera wiggles around a little and then straightens out, part of a Skitty tail obscuring the lens before it flicks out of the way so everyone can see the exciting finale: Growlithe vs Scizor! ]
Dodge! Then follow it with Heat Wave!
[ a narrow escape of Fury Cutter, then a blast of fire lights the room with a deafening roar. Scizor takes one last swipe at Benji, landing the hit, but with a loud bark (and Suzaku's order, Crunch! Finish it off!), Benji bites down fiercely and fells the metal bug. Suzaku's super serious expression sticks like glue in spite of his victory, and as Bugsy calls back his Scizor, Suzaku steps forward to shake his hand, victorious Pokemon at his side.
close to the gear, there's a joyous cry of Skiii! when Suzaku receives his badge, and Euphie, too, bounds over to Suzaku's side, treading on the buttons of the Pokegear as she goes. before the feed ends, everyone gets to watch her scale up Suzaku like a tree, claws and all, until she gets to his shoulder.
and he doesn't even wince!!!
.. well, okay, he does a little. ]
[ ooc: mod approved! also, assume responses come a little later, after the pow-wow. ]
the camera wiggles around a little and then straightens out, part of a Skitty tail obscuring the lens before it flicks out of the way so everyone can see the exciting finale: Growlithe vs Scizor! ]
Dodge! Then follow it with Heat Wave!
[ a narrow escape of Fury Cutter, then a blast of fire lights the room with a deafening roar. Scizor takes one last swipe at Benji, landing the hit, but with a loud bark (and Suzaku's order, Crunch! Finish it off!), Benji bites down fiercely and fells the metal bug. Suzaku's super serious expression sticks like glue in spite of his victory, and as Bugsy calls back his Scizor, Suzaku steps forward to shake his hand, victorious Pokemon at his side.
close to the gear, there's a joyous cry of Skiii! when Suzaku receives his badge, and Euphie, too, bounds over to Suzaku's side, treading on the buttons of the Pokegear as she goes. before the feed ends, everyone gets to watch her scale up Suzaku like a tree, claws and all, until she gets to his shoulder.
and he doesn't even wince!!!
.. well, okay, he does a little. ]
[ ooc: mod approved! also, assume responses come a little later, after the pow-wow. ]
08 June 2011 @ 08:39 pm
[ for once (strangely enough, he's not usually the type to want to be seen all that often), Suzaku is opting for the voice function. he's just a little too thoughtful today; it's bordering on brooding. during the feed, the faint purr of a feline can be heard, a never-ending faint rumble in the background. ]
Does there—is there anyone else here that's thought about what sort of an impact us being here will have on our lives back home? [ brief pause. ] What I mean is, there was something important that I needed to do. Being here is a pretty big diversion from that goal. And since no one else from there has shown up here, that I know of...
[ I'm worried about what's going on back home, is what he means to say, but doesn't know how to phrase. ]
I wish there were a way to check in on things, at least.
Does there—is there anyone else here that's thought about what sort of an impact us being here will have on our lives back home? [ brief pause. ] What I mean is, there was something important that I needed to do. Being here is a pretty big diversion from that goal. And since no one else from there has shown up here, that I know of...
[ I'm worried about what's going on back home, is what he means to say, but doesn't know how to phrase. ]
I wish there were a way to check in on things, at least.
28 May 2011 @ 07:03 pm
Come on, it's alright... I won't hurt you...
[ slowly crawling toward a Mareep in the grass... his Riolu is behind him, standing by, and the wild Pokemon is cowering, not willing to fight. even still, Suzaku wants to catch dat sheep, so he's decided to carefully approach it. on hands and knees, he reaches out slowly. ]
Here.
[ everything seems fine......... and then Mareep thundershocks the hell out of Suzaku and runs for it. since it's a small and weak Pokemon, it doesn't do that much damage, but Suzaku does yelp and twitch furiously for a moment or two, fussed over by Riolu and his Skitty, who was also waiting nearby. commence schadenfreude. ]
[ slowly crawling toward a Mareep in the grass... his Riolu is behind him, standing by, and the wild Pokemon is cowering, not willing to fight. even still, Suzaku wants to catch dat sheep, so he's decided to carefully approach it. on hands and knees, he reaches out slowly. ]
Here.
[ everything seems fine......... and then Mareep thundershocks the hell out of Suzaku and runs for it. since it's a small and weak Pokemon, it doesn't do that much damage, but Suzaku does yelp and twitch furiously for a moment or two, fussed over by Riolu and his Skitty, who was also waiting nearby. commence schadenfreude. ]
21 May 2011 @ 09:31 pm
[ greetings, Route. you may or many not be experiencing brainbreak at this moment, because Suzaku looks pretty happy. smiling and everything! great googly-mooglies, I know. he doesn't seem to be aware that he's being recorded, currently encased in a pile of Pokemon--Persian, Growlithe, Togetic, Riolu, Kingler, Skitty. the whole team. you betcha.
they're off to the side in the Violet Pokemon Center, catching a few glances with what appears to be a celebration. ]
You all did great; thanks for all the hard work. I'm proud of you.
[ there's a chorus of Poke-cries from his team and that cuddle puddle wiggles a little, lasting on the screen until Scuttle the Kingler accidentally steps on the 'Gear. ]
[ and about half an hour later, Suzaku appears again, back to his Serious Business self--although there is definitely still a trace of exhilaration in his eyes as he holds up his trophy: ]
I was able to earn the Zephyr Badge, after a lot of training. It was a close battle, but my team pulled through. ... I didn't expect it to be so--thrilling.
[ looking a little doubtful at his choice of words, but he doesn't know how else to describe the feeling, still wearing off even though the challenge ended some time ago. as he tucks his badge away again, he begins to look even more unsure, glancing almost shyly toward the screen. ]
Yukari, Matsumoto-san... do you feel up to dinner tonight? I'll pay, of course.
they're off to the side in the Violet Pokemon Center, catching a few glances with what appears to be a celebration. ]
You all did great; thanks for all the hard work. I'm proud of you.
[ there's a chorus of Poke-cries from his team and that cuddle puddle wiggles a little, lasting on the screen until Scuttle the Kingler accidentally steps on the 'Gear. ]
[ and about half an hour later, Suzaku appears again, back to his Serious Business self--although there is definitely still a trace of exhilaration in his eyes as he holds up his trophy: ]
I was able to earn the Zephyr Badge, after a lot of training. It was a close battle, but my team pulled through. ... I didn't expect it to be so--thrilling.
[ looking a little doubtful at his choice of words, but he doesn't know how else to describe the feeling, still wearing off even though the challenge ended some time ago. as he tucks his badge away again, he begins to look even more unsure, glancing almost shyly toward the screen. ]
Yukari, Matsumoto-san... do you feel up to dinner tonight? I'll pay, of course.
30 April 2011 @ 08:33 pm
[ Suzaku seems awfully unsure (more than usual, that is) when the video feed starts, glancing sideways at it with a bit of a frown. Rita, his Meowth starter, has just taken out a Hoothoot, and in his arms is a Skitty, one that he seems to be holding up and away from the fight (and everything else ever). Skitty doesn't seem to mind, either, rubbing her face all over Suzaku's, which makes it pretty difficult for him to talk.
but hey, at least she's not biting. ]
I don't suppose it makes any sense to have a Pokemon in your team that doesn't fight, does it? I mean, among others that do. But I don't think I could switch her out for one in the PC, either—although I suppose it's a little late for that. We're not very close to town anymore. This one can't fight.
[ a small, uncomfortable sigh. his frown deepens, but soon lightens again when that Skitty in his arms begins the nuzzling routine again. during a pause in this behavior he opens his mouth to start talking some more, only to be fiercely nuzzled again, smothering him in fur. if anyone was wondering why he's so tolerant and protective of this particular Skitty, you're about to get a hint: ]
Mmf—Euphie, I'm trying to talk.
but hey, at least she's not biting. ]
I don't suppose it makes any sense to have a Pokemon in your team that doesn't fight, does it? I mean, among others that do. But I don't think I could switch her out for one in the PC, either—although I suppose it's a little late for that. We're not very close to town anymore. This one can't fight.
[ a small, uncomfortable sigh. his frown deepens, but soon lightens again when that Skitty in his arms begins the nuzzling routine again. during a pause in this behavior he opens his mouth to start talking some more, only to be fiercely nuzzled again, smothering him in fur. if anyone was wondering why he's so tolerant and protective of this particular Skitty, you're about to get a hint: ]
Mmf—Euphie, I'm trying to talk.
18 April 2011 @ 06:22 pm
—Okay! Finish them off with a bite!
[ an epic battle is taking place just outside of Cherrygrove! an epic battle between Suzaku's Meowth and the most difficult, ferocious opponent their team has ever faced! the camera catches Rita leaping, mouth wide open, off-screen and biting into something with a crunch. and once the view shifts, its defeated adversary becomes visible: a vicious, ginormous, mean, tyrannical..........
Caterpie. ]
Good job, Rita.
[ a small victory for Team Zaku, but he kneels down and pats the Meowth on the head anyway, taking his hand away just in time to avoid being bitten. despite the snapping teeth, Rita looks happy, and returns to her Pokeball without a fuss. ]
I'm sure battling wild Pokemon has nothing on facing a gym leader. We'll have to be ready by the time we leave. [ standing, he pats his belt, housing a whole six Pokeballs. looks like he finally filled his team out, however temporarily. ] It'll be okay. I hope.
[ an epic battle is taking place just outside of Cherrygrove! an epic battle between Suzaku's Meowth and the most difficult, ferocious opponent their team has ever faced! the camera catches Rita leaping, mouth wide open, off-screen and biting into something with a crunch. and once the view shifts, its defeated adversary becomes visible: a vicious, ginormous, mean, tyrannical..........
Caterpie. ]
Good job, Rita.
[ a small victory for Team Zaku, but he kneels down and pats the Meowth on the head anyway, taking his hand away just in time to avoid being bitten. despite the snapping teeth, Rita looks happy, and returns to her Pokeball without a fuss. ]
I'm sure battling wild Pokemon has nothing on facing a gym leader. We'll have to be ready by the time we leave. [ standing, he pats his belt, housing a whole six Pokeballs. looks like he finally filled his team out, however temporarily. ] It'll be okay. I hope.
05 April 2011 @ 10:33 pm
[ so, what's a zaku to do on a rainy night, having already eaten, trained a little, explored and stared out the window of the Pokémart for a few minutes during a shopping trip, wondering when the rain would end (which undoubtedly earned him an odd look or two)?
cozy up to his egg and read, of course. outside, under an awning, enjoying the fresh air while simultaneously staying mostly dry, he's gone through his trainer manual cover-to-cover several times, but once more can't hurt. after awhile, a thought strikes him and he stands up to get his Pokénav, carrying the precious egg with him -
and as soon as it turns on and begins recording, you all get to witness the miracle of new life!!! by which I mean you get to see Suzaku being shocked as if he was totally not expecting something to be in that egg, especially not something that might pop out all of a sudden!! before long, however, out comes a wriggling, sniffing Growlithe, whom Suzaku engages in an awestruck staring match with. then, finally, he says something: ]
Benji.
[ which appears to be the correct answer, because he's now getting an armful of wagging fire-dog, all up in his grill with face-licks. ]
cozy up to his egg and read, of course. outside, under an awning, enjoying the fresh air while simultaneously staying mostly dry, he's gone through his trainer manual cover-to-cover several times, but once more can't hurt. after awhile, a thought strikes him and he stands up to get his Pokénav, carrying the precious egg with him -
and as soon as it turns on and begins recording, you all get to witness the miracle of new life!!! by which I mean you get to see Suzaku being shocked as if he was totally not expecting something to be in that egg, especially not something that might pop out all of a sudden!! before long, however, out comes a wriggling, sniffing Growlithe, whom Suzaku engages in an awestruck staring match with. then, finally, he says something: ]
Benji.
[ which appears to be the correct answer, because he's now getting an armful of wagging fire-dog, all up in his grill with face-licks. ]
28 March 2011 @ 07:48 pm
[ the video feed cuts in to an ... interesting sight. its owner, who seems to be holding it an awkward angle with one hand, has more of a pained expression on his face than a serious one, for once in his life. cherish this first impression, Johto. you may never see it again. in spite of his apparent discomfort, however, he addresses the feed as seriously as possible: ]
I don't know who's listening, but I could use some help. I'm Suzaku Kururugi, the Knight of Seven.
[ the camera shifts, wiggling one way and then the other, until finally, his other, preoccupied hand becomes visible on the edge of the screen: arm outstretched, two of his fingers are caught firmly in the deathgrip of a Meowth's teeth. the Meowth looks positively jubilant, though, not at all hostile. ]
... I'm really not cut out for this kind of thing. I need to get back—to what I was doing before. [ sigh. ] I guess I can't leave this little thing alone, though. Is she really mine?
[ looking away from the communicator, he gingerly tries to tug his hand free, to no avail. ]
At least I can be sure she's a real cat.
I don't know who's listening, but I could use some help. I'm Suzaku Kururugi, the Knight of Seven.
[ the camera shifts, wiggling one way and then the other, until finally, his other, preoccupied hand becomes visible on the edge of the screen: arm outstretched, two of his fingers are caught firmly in the deathgrip of a Meowth's teeth. the Meowth looks positively jubilant, though, not at all hostile. ]
... I'm really not cut out for this kind of thing. I need to get back—to what I was doing before. [ sigh. ] I guess I can't leave this little thing alone, though. Is she really mine?
[ looking away from the communicator, he gingerly tries to tug his hand free, to no avail. ]
At least I can be sure she's a real cat.