mischiefbreeder | 37 [Video/Action] (backdated to Friday 6/6)

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[It was a delayed effect the draft had on Gold. He'd been on numerous drafts before, and thanks to a combination of cunning, strategy, and a lot of luck, he always pulled through fine without an issue. Not without his fair share of injuries, but always without casualties.

But something was different about this one. Even besides how sloppy everything turned out, one thing in particular hit really hard. Crystal lost one of her Pokémon on this draft, and it didn't look like he was coming back, either. Originally, it only particularly weighed on him because he neglected to be there helping her. She was new to this. She wasn't experienced with the drafts like he and Silver were. But then a different feeling began to overwhelm that, once that guilt subsided. The sudden realization that she's not the only one it could happen to.

No matter how much luck and skill he demonstrates out there, there's always the chance one of his Pokémon could get killed, just like Archy did. Just like that, he could lose Explotaro, or Togetaro... or even Aitaro. The idea of losing one of his trusted partners hurt even more than the idea of losing one of his friends. And that was why he had to find a way to get stronger, to be able to stand on his own two legs and fight with his own two hands, without having to rely on his Pokémon to fight his battles for him all the time.

Albeit with hesitation, he makes a post to the journals.]

Anybody out there who might be able to teach me how to fight?

[He hopes there's someone willing and able.]
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[Video B (accidental)/Action]
[Following that little excursion, Gold took to the rec center, hoping to distract himself with a little game of pool. He sat the journal on the edge of the pool table, keeping it nearby if he got any responses.

And then suddenly it happens. While lining up a particularly tricky shot, everything just suddenly vanishes. The pool table, the pinball machines, the table tennis, all the furniture... and the building itself. Gone, in an instant. Gold misses his shot due to the shot no longer existing, causing him to nearly stumble forward due to losing his balance from supporting himself against the table. The journal falls to the ground and opens up to a blank page, starting recording just in time to catch Gold's reaction.]

Wh--... What the hell just happened?! It... It's gone!

[If running into him in person, feel free to catch him either before or after the rec center disappears.]

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Besides, the footwork that you learn in a hand to hand fight is good for fighting with weapons, too. So, when do you want to start?

Well... When works for you?

[Normally,it would be Gold's style to keep charging in and keeping the pressure on, and that's exactly what he does, quickly trying to swing the cue down as a followup to his previous attack.]

Maybe, but... I still ain't fond of the idea of doing those guys' dirty work.

You sure know how to be a downer, don't you?

[Still a bit off-kilter, the Black Belt isn't able to fully block the strike, but he attempts a parry anyway. The weapons connect with a clack and Gold's goes sliding down his opponent's, connecting with his hand with less force than it otherwise might have.

Then the Black Belt spins, bringing his staff with him as he circles around Gold in a single smooth motion before skipping back to buy himself a moment to recover. He even shakes his hand, making a pained sound.]

Very good! You see how much better it works with two hands?

It's being realistic in this place, dude. At least it sounds like you've got lots of options.

Yeah, I guess so. Never thought I'd get this much of a response.

...I wonder if people are just really bored and looking for something to do...

[Nodding, Ven swivels in the direction of the nearest chamber and starts marching. Yeah, there's no denying his excitement here. He's never actually tried using the Glider in the dome before.]

Soooo, you got any preferences for the location?

Any other afternoon than Thursday works for me.

Mm... but they can make us do whatever they want whenever. And it's something you care about a lot.

Hmm... Alright, I'll keep you in mind, then!

It's not too bad now that I'm gettin' the hang of it! [He keeps his grip tight on the cue. He doesn't charge in this time to keep on the pressure. Instead, he watches what the Black Belt does instead for now, waiting to see what move he makes before deciding his next course of action.]

Well, if you're leaving the decision up to me... [Gold runs over to the console to start setting up a simulation. He's got a few places in mind...]

[He just makes a bit of a defeated noise. He knows Red's right on this, after all, and he doesn't really have the energy to argue for the sake of arguing like he normally would.]

...Yeah.

Isn't that how it is anytime someone uses their journal?

[ It's a simple enough response that tells Red that Gold's really probably too distraught out for continuing to talk about something like this, so- ]

Hey, it's okay. You should go and eat a lot of food and then complain about it to some more people. It's not going to feel as good just complaining about it to me. You've got to really let people know how much it sucks!

Even if not everybody's going to feel sorry for you. You're going to get people like that.

[Well, if there's no pressure, then he'll spend a moment and get a better grip on his staff before he takes a few quick steps towards Gold and swings. It's a quick attack aimed at Gold's left shoulder, more controlled than Gold's own ferocious lunges.]

[Well, while Gold inputs the settings Ven keeps himself occupied by whistling to himself. The catch? He's whistling "It's a Small World."]

...Good point. Teaching someone how to fight competently is a guarantee for long-term productivity.

[Being a Pokémon trainer has its perks, such as developing very honed natural reflexes and instincts. He ducks down to the ground to avoid the strike, and attacks back in turn with a sweeping strike at the Black Belt's legs.]

[And what pops up is a large sports dome! There're bleachers surrounding the perimeter, and a race track with obstacles. There are several smaller fields in the area that the race track surrounds, such as a rock wall, a snow field, and an area designed for capture the flag. The area's completely deserted though, aside from a blimp floating in the area that says "WELCOME TO THE POKEATHLON!"]

Well, now that you mention it... I might as well go do something more productive with my time! I could stand to go have a good meal right about now!

[It's a quick turnaround.]

Yeah, see? Food's really good at a time like this! [ To snorlaxes. ]

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