Testrun meme (January & February)

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TESTRUN MEME

1) New Years Celebration! There are fireworks all over the city! And that means your Pokémon are probably hiding under the bed. No matter how big they are. What do?

2) There's been some heavy snowfall and the connecting bridges are overloaded. They're really slick and icy and need to be plowed for safety. You and your Pokémon have been selected for this "honor". Have fun!

3) With the winter coming, the Hot Springs have been overwhelmed by an abundance of monkey Pokémon. They've been attacking citizens who are trying to soak in the pools and it's creating a big problem. Go resolve it!

4) Caldera has been working on a project to restore some of their fortifications, and that means they need strong trainers and Pokémon to help carry and work the stone and metal. Time to help out!

5) The Tropical Island has become something of a destination in the wintertime, and it's getting really crowded. Some Pokémon researchers need to conduct studies on the volcano but the throng of tourists is simply too much. Help clear a path!

6) Wildcard! Make your own prompt!

Comments

[faithfulflame]

[It helps that Rei is capable of at least speaking to Pokemon a bit. Being a Kindred Soul and psychic helps, and Sarek magnifies her abilities immensely with his Telepathy. She cringes at the cat's disquiet, though, and fixes a deathglare on the hooting apes.]

Well, if you like, I can deal with these hoodlums.

[Raising her hand, she makes sure those Mankey get a look at the power she's able to call up. In this case, a brilliant ball of pinkish energy, tinged with flame. She will have none of your shit, you damn, dirty apes!]

There's no reason we can't all share the same space, but attacking people is beyond rude.

[heartandsoul]

It's definitely obvious that they're not going to go with just words, and if something isn't done they'll hurt more people and Pokemon.

[Maka's not very strong at the point she currently is, she still has a lot to learn--particularly if she wants to even approach the level of someone like Rei, a person she looks up to. If the first strategy doesn't work, common sense says to make a new one or take what help is offered, even if it comes with a bruised sense of pride and backside.]

[Ahem.]

Please. I'll make it up to you, Rei.

[faithfulflame]

Well, before I do that...

[Rei reaches out to take Maka's hand, holding it tight.]

You're a Psychic type too, aren't you? Why don't you try and drive them off first. I'll be here, but you should attempt it.

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[heartandsoul]

Ah--

[It's not so much the hand holding that embarrasses her as the encouragement in addition to it. No, she's used to the residents of the Vale being friendly towards her, the wary iciness has been shaken off.]

[heartandsoul]

[Maka takes a deep breath and thinks about what her friend said.

Yes, she is a Psychic type. She can handle some hoodlum Primeape wannabes.


...Perhaps not all at once, but Maka will still give it the college try.

So it's not with a bang and a whimper but a nod of understanding that leads Maka to squeezing Rei's hand back and facing the Mankey.]

I'll tell you only one more time, either share nicely with the people or get out! I won't tolerate troublemakers around here! [As she speaks, Stella's fur puffs up and her ears begin to twitch, Maka herself is giving off an unmistakeably Psychic aura with bits of Fairy tinged in there.

The Mankey look surprised and concerned by this turn of events.]

[faithfulflame]

[Rei does not move, she doesn't say a word. She just stands there, squeezing Maka's hand back. Her other hand retains the psychic fireball, and she makes it plain that these apes aren't going to continue their pestering of the locals. Yes, she's a friend to Pokemon, but these goobers aren't willing to share something, and they're hurting not only trainers, but other Pokemon as well.

Perhaps, unless Caesar is willing to step up and lead a rebellion, it would be best if they left.]