mischiefbreeder: (☀ Let's get down to business...)
Gold ([personal profile] mischiefbreeder) wrote2014-06-07 04:13 pm

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

[Video A]
[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.]
fashionably_strong: (chillin)

[Video]

[personal profile] fashionably_strong 2014-06-08 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
You mean the basics, or as in you've already had some training and want to learn more?
windandrain: (Neutral (Modern))

[video]

[personal profile] windandrain 2014-06-08 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
That would depend on how you'd want to learn to fight.

[Saori's already teaching Red, and working with others too, so one more couldn't hurt.]

With your fists? Or with a sword? Or did you have something else in mind?
savedtheworld: (newinfo)

[Video A]

[personal profile] savedtheworld 2014-06-08 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
You... wanna learn how to fight, Gold?
onearmedexmerc: (a simple smile)

[Video A]

[personal profile] onearmedexmerc 2014-06-08 07:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Evan tilts his head. Young, but that can help with combat training. Still, there is another offer already.... Oh well. One more won't hurt.]

You already have an offer, but I figure another one won't hurt. So, sure, I'd be willing to help you learn to fight. I mainly teach hand to hand and firearms.
cilantro: (did someone say "crossdressing"...?)

Video [B]

[personal profile] cilantro 2014-06-08 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Cilan doesn't comment on Gold's desire to learn how to fight earlier, but the accidental recording that appears later is a little concerning, so--]

Gold? What's going on?
windandrain: (Neutral Words)

[video]

[personal profile] windandrain 2014-06-09 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
Ah! Yes, that's right. I know how to use those, and several derivative weapons too. I'm more than happy to teach what I can.

Do you have a staff already?
windandrain: (Hmmm?)

[video]

[personal profile] windandrain 2014-06-09 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, excellent! That makes things easier. [She pauses, somewhat thoughtful as she thumbs through a notebook off camera.]

When would you like to start? And...have you had any training or practice with a staff at all?
capturespecialist: (42. oh bring back my bonnie to me)

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[personal profile] capturespecialist 2014-06-09 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Second offer? More like hey, Gold, she's butting in for this one. She doesn't normally, since it feels kind of rude, but...]

If Gold doesn't take you up on your offer, I'd be happy to. [If she's planning on leaving her team behind when it comes to combat, she's definitely going to need to learn more than just kicking.] Or... I'd like to, once my wrist gets a little better.
onearmedexmerc: (smirky smirk mcsmirk face)

[Video A]

[personal profile] onearmedexmerc 2014-06-09 03:47 pm (UTC)(link)
It can be helpful. Still, if you want to focus on a weapon first that's good too. Like I said, I also teach firearms, but if those aren't your weapon of choice, I'm not much use. [Evan gives a grin.] But like I said, you already have an offer, so I'm just a backup choice really.
onearmedexmerc: (a-okay)

[Video A]

[personal profile] onearmedexmerc 2014-06-09 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hello new person. Evan doesn't mind the butting in at all.]

My offer is open to all comers. [A grin before his expression turns thoughtful.] Injured wrist? Well actually I can still teach you some basics even with an injury like that. If you want.
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savedtheworld: (sitting)

[Video A]

[personal profile] savedtheworld 2014-06-09 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's a sentiment he can understand. Fighting not for revenge or violence, but to protect others. That's Aang's groove.]

I see. I think that sounds like the right thing to do. [Honestly, it had bothered him a lot that trainers primarily seemed to have their Pokemon do their fighting with him. Although all the time he's spent with Ikki in her training of Soren has helped him to understand the complexities in a better way.]

I wouldn't really call myself a fighter, but I might be able to help you in some ways. How are you thinking of... doing this fighting stuff?
capturespecialist: (26. lab coats are still in right)

[Video A]

[personal profile] capturespecialist 2014-06-09 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Does it include knocking out people with your cast

Better safe than sorry, or learning how to protect herself if her wrist gets broken again...

Against her better judgment, probably.]
As long as 'broken' isn't too injured, I'll take you up on that.
onearmedexmerc: (raised eyebrow)

[Video A]

[personal profile] onearmedexmerc 2014-06-09 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Only in the most dire of circumstances.

Evan smiles.]
As long as it's in a cast so it's stable. I'll first teach you how to fight with one arm in service, something I am quite good at.

[Seeing as he only has one arm.]
capturespecialist: (36. wait was i actually using quotes or)

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[personal profile] capturespecialist 2014-06-09 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Noted.

She nods -- and smiles. A smile while smiles are hard to come by. She's gonna be friendly and thankful.]


Sounds good to me. [Moving will be good too! Like... Exercise and endorphins and stuff.] How soon can we start?
onearmedexmerc: (a simple smile)

[Video A]

[personal profile] onearmedexmerc 2014-06-09 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[Evan smiles back.]

I can start whenever. How recently did you break your wrist?
capturespecialist: (26. lab coats are still in right)

[Video A]

[personal profile] capturespecialist 2014-06-09 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
The last day of the draft we were just on. [She has to count...] The 25th of May then, I think? Dr. Law set it for me when we got back to Luceti, and he sped up the healing process with some Filial magic when things settled down two or three days later. He said it'd take about three weeks until it was ready to use again, and it's been almost two weeks since...

So pretty recently, more or less.
onearmedexmerc: (what the hell is this)

[Video A]

[personal profile] onearmedexmerc 2014-06-09 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, you were on that... [Man, they got a lot of kids on that draft...]

Okay, then it shouldn't be overly tender by this point. Just wanted to check in case you bang it while i'm teaching. So, really, as soon as you want to start we can.
capturespecialist: (30. no i don't swear)

[Video A]

[personal profile] capturespecialist 2014-06-09 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[She's an adult! Technically! Seventeen's adult enough.]

How's - not tomorrow, but the day after it?
onearmedexmerc: (plotting)

[Video A]

[personal profile] onearmedexmerc 2014-06-10 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
[He's not going to argue with that.]

Sounds good. I'm think I'd like not to use the battle dome yet, so could we meet outside Flame Building? Whatever time work for you.

((ooc; Appointment?))

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