Bout 003 (Video/Action): Silliness in Violet. (backdated to Mon. 1/17)

[usedgalacticpunt]

[We open on a truly bizarre sight. Is it a new Pokemon never before seen? Some horrifying Frankensteinian creation?



...No, it's just Chie's Hitmonlee and Snorunt being silly. The Hitmonlee is shaking with silent laughter, while the Snorunt is trying to pretend she's above this foolishness (despite her own faint giggling).

An amused voice comes from behind the camera.] You do realize you guys look ridiculous, right? Here, Bruce, hold this for me for a minute. [The Pokégear trades hands to reveal Chie, pulling on and zipping up her jacket as she speaks.] Hi, everyone! Thought I'd check in, since it's been a while. We're all doing fine! Working hard and getting stronger, you know the drill. Although I guess these two were getting bored waiting for my shift to end. [Her brow furrows.] Hey, I just realized, that's my scarf. [She reaches past the camera to grab said scarf and sling it around her neck.]

Anyway, I wanted to say, we're heading to Goldenrod in a few days! I've got a friend there who's gonna get me past that weird tree thing. So I was just thinking, if anybody here in Violet wants to meet up and hang out, now's our chance! I've kinda been too busy training to meet people here, so I really should change that! Now, we're probably gonna leave...

[Before Chie can finish that thought, the local Nurse Joy approaches.] Excuse me, Miss Satonaka?

What's up? Oh, shoot, did I forget to clock out again?

Oh, no. I'm afraid we found this poor dear when we were doing some computer maintenance. [The nurse hands Chie a Pokéball.] He was sent to you from Goldenrod some time ago, but ended up in the wrong PC box.

Goldenrod? [Chie looks blank for a moment, but then her face lights with comprehension.] Oh! This must be the Pokémon Rise-chan was saving for me! Great, thanks! [Nurse Joy smiles and returns to her work, and Chie turns back to the gear.] I can hardly wait to see what he looks like... Okay, come on out!

[Chie tosses the ball to the ground, and poof! Out comes... an adorable Dunsparce, which immediately leaps into Chie's arms. Oh my gosh my trainer is back!!! She... doesn't take it well.] Aaugh! W-What are you, some kind of weird bug? [The Dunsparce jumps at her exclamation. What, what's going on, what's wrong? Clearly I have to hide in my trainer's jacket now!] Hey, cut it out!

[And then Chie's foot hits a little puddle left by someone coming in out of the cold, and down she goes. The Pokégear goes flying as Bruce rushes forward to try to catch her, and the feed goes black.]

Comments

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[herolegs]

Oh, heck yeah! The stunts in just one of his movies would put an entire shelf of martial arts flicks to shame! It's too bad I don't have my DVD collection here, or I'd be happy to show you a few.

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[combat_butler]

Yeah, I can definitely agree with that... Though I don't think I'll ever understand all those noises he makes.

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[herolegs]

Aw, come on, you can't fight without some kind of battle cry! [She laughs and snaps off a kick in the air] Hwa-taa!

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[combat_butler]

*fffft he is startling a bit as she lets that kick off.* --whoa! ... I... I guess I can see your point... Though I've never had a problem with kicking people in silence from time to time.

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[herolegs]

Well, yeah, but it's more fun this way. Bruce -- my Bruce, I mean -- likes to be the strong silent type, though.

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[combat_butler]

Mm... Well, I'm not about to deny it's fun to yell out a special attack name when you let loose a big attack! That's one of the basics when it comes to fighting.

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[herolegs]

Definitely! So do you fight a lot yourself? I remember you said you were good at kicking too...

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[combat_butler]

I just fight when it's necessary.

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[herolegs]

Ah, gotcha. To protect yourself and your friends?

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[combat_butler]

Actually, it's mostly for Ojou-sama... But I'll always be willing to throw myself in the line of fire for a friend.

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[herolegs]

Ojou-sama? Is that someone from home? [This sounds like a story.]

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[combat_butler]

--ah, yes. Ojou-sama, milady, master... Whatever term you prefer. I'm her personal butler, so she always get priority.

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[herolegs]

Oh, I see! So you're a butler? Sounds like kind of an interesting job. [Oh, if she only knew.]

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[combat_butler]

Interesting...? Well... It certainly has its moments.

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[herolegs]

Haha, I bet.

[The conversation hits a slight lull, and Chie bites her lip, pondering something. She's having a great time chatting with Hayate. He seems like a really nice guy -- which makes a certain situation all the more inexplicable.]

Hey, Hayate-kun? Can I ask you something?

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[combat_butler]

*blink. That's kind of sudden.* ... if you want me to make you a steak, I'm going to need some prep time.

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[herolegs]

[Snort.] Nothing like that. I just... [Subtlety. Tact. Consideration. Chie very carefully contemplates all these things.

And then dismisses them.] What's going on with you and Rise-chan?

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[combat_butler]

--er! Huh? Wha... what do you mean by what's going on? D-Did you hear something...? *definitely averting his gaze from her now, haha*

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[herolegs]

[Yes, because being unable to meet your eyes will totally convince me that everything is fine.]

Well, for starters, I heard that you supposedly can't stand her any more.

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[combat_butler]

Th-that's, um... Not... Entirely inaccurate...

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[herolegs]

Ugh, geez... So what's the story? Do you really hate her that much?

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[combat_butler]

--I don't hate her! I-I never have! I just... I just can't look at her. *clinging to his Ralts now, mostly to reassure her as she's staring up at him in concern.* Or more to the point... I just, um... I can't help but get scared and nervous just thinking about looking her in the eyes... Or any part of her body, really...

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[herolegs]

[At that last little comment, Chie winces. Yeah, in case she hadn't already had an idea of what happened, that was 100% confirmation right there. She puts a reassuring hand on Hayate's shoulder.]

Glad to hear it. I couldn't figure out why you would, so I wanted to hear it from you. But y'know... as long as things stay like this, she's gonna keep thinking you do.

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[combat_butler]

*Hayate is glancing over his shoulder back at her at that, putting up a pretty sad looking smile.*

Isn't that fine though...? I've already messed things up with her far beyond what any normal person would want to recover from... Not to mention the fact that I was only an acquaintance at best before all of this. She really would be better off just forgetting about someone like me who can't even look her in the eyes. *He lets out a small chuckle and faces away from her again* Rather than that, I'm sure she'll forget about me entirely in due time...

[action] sorry I'm so slow -- spazzing over characterization, sob

[herolegs]

Wha -- no, it's not fine! [Hold on to your Ralts, Hayate, because Chie is turning you toward her and putting her other hand on your other shoulder and you are NOT ALLOWED to turn away.] She doesn't want to forget you! She wants to be your friend! Are you happy just ignoring that?