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Testrun meme (January & February)

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!

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2

[A Houndour was studying the bridge before him. Why did they have to plow all of this when he could just melt it with a good Ember? The impatient pokemon huffed and trudged along, pulling the plow that his human trainer was pushing from behind.]

C'mon, buddy... not much more.

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4

[Duo was working at the wall in Caldera. While his Houndour couldn't carry much on his back, he could pull things, like a sled or wagon with stone. So they were trekking back and forth, carrying stone to and from the wall. Care to distract him?]

3

Riolu! Quick Attack!

[The Riolu in question did just that, landing a hit on a particularly stubborn Mankey at the Hot Springs. It screeched at them and jumped back up to the wall. After a few nasty gestures, it hopped over and away.]

Perhaps we should find a way to enclose these particular pools better...

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5

[The Solosis hovered about, using a little psychic influence to move people to the sides of the path so the scientists could get through. Nothing major, just a little nudge.

At least, that was what Tieria was hoping it was doing. He hadn't really been watching him. He himself was a bit more interested in actually studying the volcano as well.]

A

[Because of the cold, Mitsuru has decided to visit the hot springs on her day off from school. Her Snorunt has elected to stay at home, but her Bulbasaur is sitting quite happily in the warm, mineral-enriched water beside her. The elegant teen is relaxed, her eyes closed and humming under her breath when a suspicious noise catches her attention.

Sadly, she misses the Mankey that has come up behind her until it is pulling on the corner of her towel.]

Stop that! Give that back!

B
[New Year's means visits to the shrines and leaving offerings to the gods. As a member of the Noble class, Mitsuru is no stranger to this duty. However, she might be one of the few who enjoys it. She is dressed formally for the occasion, and her hair is styled just so.

She's the picture of perfect piety until she turns unexpectedly and bumps into someone.]

Oh, please forgive me, but have you seen a Froslass somewhere? She seems to have run off.

-4-
[Not content to merely help fix Caldera's defenses, Gil has taken it upon himself to IMPROVE them! As such, he's got a couple of other workers browbeaten into standing around a folding table with a set of blueprints on them.]

...and I should be able to get the parts for the amplifiers for this whole stretch of wall done by Tuesday, so if we install them as we go, then by this time next week the whole wall be converted! Any attacking force would be surprised to learn that knocking down the wall will reveal the inner components and transform the whole area into an impromptu LIGHTNING MOAT! They'd all cook where they stood!! THEY'LL NEVER SEE IT COMING!!

[Maniacal laughter feels imminent. Someone calm him down.]

-6-
[While on a routine visit to Gil's workshop, there was a sudden crashing noise behind you. The source of the noise appears to be a tiny one eyed...creature in a towering mechanical suit of some kind labeled "ARTHROPODS RULE!" that is tottering towards you alarmingly with snapping pincers. The noise grabbed Gil's attention.]

Oh slag, ZOING NO!

2.

[Sinbad was bundled up twice as much as the average citizen of Union, but still was trembling like a leaf in the wind, hopping from foot to foot as the Dratini wrapped around him under his coat writhed in protest]

Why do I have to do this? I've never seen this cold stuff before! It's soft ice, isn't it? Aa...aah...Aah - CHOO!

5.

[Distraction? Yeah, this is the Merchant-Adventurer's specialty. Now then, Tourists want to see something exciting, and there's a possibility he could earn a few coins for his trouble. After some moments of thought, he jumps onto a nearby pile of rocks where the tourists were gathering to get ready for the climb, and unsheathes his scimitar, holding it up high so that the light reflects off the blade as his Dratini uncoils himself from his body and slid off, striking a dramatic pose]

Ah! Welcome! You're just in time for the show! Bedr and I will perform fantastic feats of agility to dazzle your eyes and set your heart pounding like the waves crashing against the shore. I will swear on my name you hadn't seen anything like this before!

Edited 2015-01-30 07:11 (UTC)

1.

[There is nothing quite so ridiculous both in theory and in practice as a spooked Solrock. Hovering in midair, still silent and expressionless, it sort of just vibrates quietly with fear. Khepri, out enjoying the fireworks displays, lightly pats it.]

I don't see what you're frightened of. Nothing is going to hurt you -- and you make bright lights and loud noises yourself all the time.

4.

[Not skilled at all with metalwork, Khepri has been given the glorious task of carrying large amounts of raw material from point A to point B. He may be a Psychic type but telekinesis isn't quite within his skillset, so he's stuck doing things the old-fashioned way with a wheelbarrow.

A wheelbarrow that has just decided it doesn't like being upright and instead wants to chill out on the ground for a little bit. Dangit. He casts a look around for someone who doesn't look busy and flags them down.]

Excuse me? Would you help me right this and re-gather the stone?

Edited (EDITED TO TAKE OUT CALDERA MENTIONS WHOOPS this is what i get for tagging in the middle of figuring out backstory) 2015-01-31 04:33 (UTC)

2

"But--but--!"

Mako couldn't spit out the words properly before she was handed a sturdy shovel, had a knitted hat shoved over her thick brown hair, and was booted out into the cold by the official who had given her the ultimatum of 'Shovel or Go Home.' Looking cute and jabbering around anyone and everyone who tried to talk sense to her had only gotten her so far--

The door opened a second later and her Lilipup, Guts, was booted out into the cold as well, with only a little knitted sweater to keep him warm.

Mako scurried over to pick up her squiurming little friend and held him tightly against her chest, staring at the door with eyes that were as wide as saucers, welling with tears.

This was just...so unfair! There was no reason why she had to put up with this.

Puffing up her cheeks in frustration, she started pounding on the door.

"Let us back in!" She wailed at the top of her lungs. "I promise we won't be late for school again!"

4

Of all the things she had discovered since dropping into Union, the Hot Springs had to be one of the best. The natural warmth of the water was soothing in the coldest weather...and, to a poor girl from Caldera? A dip in the springs was akin to a glorious spa trip.

Wrapped up in only a towel to preserve her privacy, she leaned back against the wall and closed her eyes. She missed her family...but, this was nice.

(3)

[A little girl, missing one eye and wearing dark, though rather luxurious, if faded garments is at the scene, taking care of the Hot Springs trouble fairly well. There's a fish bone decorating one of her pigtails and the girl taps at it as she 'speaks'.]

Yes, I agree, Princess. A good night's sleep is just what those irritable Mankeys need.

[Mikotsu is in no danger. The attacks Mankeys swipes at her just seem to... phase right through her body. She raises a handat the aggressive Mankeys, one by one, as she approaches them or as they jump out at her. Using Hypnosis, she puts them to sleep one by one, without much aid to her Pokemon. Of course, some of the Mankeys that she put to sleep were already taking a bath, meaning... well, that would be rather dangerous for them.]

Perhaps once this is over, we should also take a dip, hm? Ah, but you're not fond of the heat, are you... Hohoh, I'd love to relax these old bones.

(5/6)

[The Tropical Island. This place reminded her a little bit more of home back in the Archipelago. Though this was her vacation, Mikotsu seemed hard at work, combing through the sands of the beach. She looks flustered, a rare sight to those that might know her.

She's looking for something. Coincidentally, the fish bone in her hair is missing.]

Edited 2015-02-06 20:15 (UTC)

[ 1 ]

[ fireworks! now, Bilbo is actually quite fond of fireworks, particularly the ones that have real artistry put into them, and so he rather looks forward to the new year's displays.

that's not to say, of course, that Minty does. but where other Pokemon would hide under the bed, the Flabébé's small enough to find other hiding places.

like down the back of Bilbo's jacket, for example.

this is leading to what is probably an incredibly entertaining scene to watch from a distance, with Bilbo attempting to contort himself into some pretty interesting shapes trying to coax her out. ]

Minty - come on, girl, we've talked about this. Honestly, the back of my jacket is really no place to hide, you'll get crushed down there--!

[ the only response is an unhappy trill, meaning that, actually, it's the only place to hide, and a very nice one at that.

bother. ]

[ 6a ]

[ where does one find a librarian? in a library, usually. Bilbo can be found behind the front desk, or perhaps somewhere among the shelves reshelving books in their proper place. doubtless he'll be more than happy to lend a hand to anyone who might need it. ]

[ 6b because i can't be contained ]

[ or, if the librarian in question has undergone some character development that's awoken his Tookish side once and for all ~~that we're handwaving because test drive~~, you might find him near the entrance to the ruins in the swamp. maybe you travelled with him here! who knows.

either way, the ruins had been an obvious choice, for someone with as much of a professional (and, well, let's be honest here, a personal) interest in history as Bilbo. no one seemed to know anything about what the place was a ruin of, exactly, which meant that there surely had to be something down there worth knowing.

worth a look, in any case.

right.

Bilbo might be getting used to this adventuring business, but he's still having some misgivings now that he's standing here and staring at the hole in the ground that serves as an entrance to the underground portion of the ruined building (and that he almost fell down just now, thank you very much). ]

I think I might be starting to have second thoughts...

3. [Well, that sure is a mess. While he originally came out to the hot springs to see what all the commotion was, maybe get a few pictures, when he saw that there were pokemon attacking innocent people he couldn't just stand around.]

[That weird photographer guy that just moved to town sure is punching that monkey in the face.]

[One might also find a small, runty cubone trying to help as well.]

--

6. [You were minding your own business, keeping to yourself, and then suddenly FLASH. Oh shit, did someone just take your picture?]

[Maybe, or maybe he was aiming for something that was near you, it's up to you! In any case he lowers the camera and flashes a grin.]

Sorry about that. Did I startle you?

3

[Maka has not opted to change out of her regular clothes for any normal hot spring antics, no, she's here on a mission. While her Espurr clings to her head, terrified of the prospect of water touching her, Maka is gingerly stepping around and speaking calmly to the monkey Pokemon she's volunteered to deal with.]

Hey, listen, attacking people isn't very friendly. There's no reason you can't share the hot springs with everyone else, right?

[For some this earns an understanding nod like "oh, I hadn't thought of that" but for some others...well. They whoop and splash water at Maka, who stumbles back and cries out when her Espurr freaks out and sinks in the claws.

One graceful land on her butt later, Maka is cursing to herself and rethinking her strategy.]

6

[It appears that there's a young girl getting tugged at and pushed around by something invisible. She fusses and swipes at the air while a small Espurr skitters around her feet trying to figure out how it can assist.]

Come on, cut it out! [This is among the things overheard as the girl stops swiping and holds onto her pigtails tightly. Whatever it is, she doesn't seem to want to attack it, but at the same time is clearly distressed by the activity around her.] Just--just CUT IT OUT!

Edited (oops forgot name and canon lol) 2015-02-23 00:39 (UTC)

2) [Right never liked staying indoors on snow days. One should always enjoy being outside, in his mind, regardless of the season. And while this is work and not fun, he was only too eager to help out as a way to get out of his cramp living quarters.]

C'mon guys! Let's clear this pathway for everyone! [He was just talking to his Pokemon companions - a Riolu in a sweater and a Lillipup in a full-on doggy winter outfit, complete with booties - as he pointed to a rather large lump of snow on the right side of the bridge.] We'll push that over the side on a count of three, okay?

Liiil! [~Iyaan~! Can we really move that?~ The Lillipup whined.]

[The Riolu tilted his head to look over the side. ~Right, you sure we should be doing it like this?~] Ri, Lu-ri?

Relax, you two! If we work together on some of the bigger stuff, we can definitely get this done by supper time. It's simple, really! I'll just put my shovel in here... [He demonstrates by putting the shovel deep into the pile.] ...and then, on the count of three, we all push to shove it over the side - like this!

Rioooo! [~Waitasec--~ The Riolu was too late to warn his trainer that the latter was actually dumping snow over the side of their bridge...only to have it land on the bridge below them. More specifically, on the people walking on said bridge below. ...Oops?]

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6) [Ahhhhh, nothing beats a relaxing meal after a long morning's work. And it looks like this young man is spoiling his Pokemon a little by feeding them a big box of Poffins! The young Riolo's munching on the one it's holding in its paws, while two more are being fed to a Lillipup dressed up in a cute dress and a pink bow on top. And their human Trainer...is eating a Poffin himself?!]

Mmmmm...these are always so good~

2

[Shoveling snow was never a fun task, but Naomi was trying to make the best of it. How? By piling a good amount of snow off to the side where her Cubone - dressed in a fashionable sweater - was creating a fort for the two after Naomi was freed from her duty. The fourteen year old shifter grinned, bundled up from head-to-toe in a hat, scarf, puffy marshmallow jacket, snow boots, and gloves, enough that one might wonder how she can move.]

Make sure there are snowballs, Cu! [She grinned, the bushy Eevee tail peeking out from beneath her jacket swishing.] I bet we can get a couple people walking by when they see how clear it is!

[There is a mischievous smile on her lips, and the scheme is met with a cheerful "Cu, Cuuu!" from her pokemon.]

5

[Oh was Naomi supposed to be helping make a path? Because she certainly wasn't.

Instead anyone walking along the beach will come across a Eevee with a big purple bow playing in the shallows. Naomi has never been to a beach before and needless to say she is going to make the most of it.

Come play with her!]

1. "Anik. Anik, you can come out. It's perfectly safe." The Ralts stubbornly remains curled up under the cart where it had bolted. "There is nothing to be afraid of. I'll protect you, anyway."

No response. Kuvira draws back still in a crouch and glances around, her long braid wagging down her back. This is embarrassing. Hopefully, no one is looking. ...The fireworks are impressive. She'd been startled too. "Anik, come on."

2. She doesn't think it's ever gotten this cold in Caldera, but Union has a lot less to do with lava. Most of what Kuvira remembers about ice and snow is from a long time ago now. Getting a good pole and fixing some of her metal into it in a broad, flattened shovel shape, and physically digging in and shifting the snow, seems to work well enough. When there is ice, she whips it into smaller pieces with the cables she keeps spooled at her hips. At least the work keeps her warm.

Looking at her Ralts... Kuvira shoots a blank look his way. He doesn't stop punching a snowbank taller than he is, though he barely dents it. One-two, one-two, squeaking as if launching powerful blows.

She decides to leave Anik to it. He's too small to haul heavy snow around himself, and she doesn't think Confusion will have much of an effect.

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