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Post by Manic on Jul 17, 2019 11:17:56 GMT
Update #7: Vigilante - vs. Firebreather Walt?
Well, I guess I might as well do some shopping.
Did I bo-o-o-ther you somehow?
What? No, no. It's just...I was just in the other world, talking about Whitney. I have several aces over there, but here...
Here we're too weak.
No, no. It's just...nobody's a Rock type here. They'd resist any Normal attacks.
I'm just dying to show you what I can do!
Hmmm. Come to think of it, not being in a rush could work to our advantage.
Wow. You got enough water?
I've been eagerly anticipating this. Fresh Water is cheaper than Potions, and cures the same amount as a Super Potion! Considering where we are now, it's a complete HP refill for pretty much everyone!
W-W-Why haven't you b-been using them all along?
Because there aren't any vending machines near where I live. Also, hey there, Rebecca!
H-hi!
Can we forego the other-world explanation and move on with our lives?
Suits me. C'mon, let's keep exploring the town.
 
Hmmm.
C'mon, free bike rental in it for you!
Tell you what. I'm a trainer. Going all the way. You give me the bike, and your name gets all over the region.
Hmmm...I dunno.
No? Okay! Have fun failing to sell in Goldenrod, much less anywhere else.
Okay, okay! Man, you drive a hard bargain.
Like a boss. Hey, wait a minute. Where's Grant?
In the daycare...you said you didn't want him to get hurt.
Huh. Yeah, that makes sense.
Seriously, you dote on that kid any more, we're gonna get you a paternity test!
You're a riot. Hmmm, what's that flashy place over there?
 
Oh, hey, I heard Elm talking about this place.
Really? What's the story?
It's part of the wealth redistribution program. You can come in and play this Voltorb Flip game for coins, then cash the coins in for some pretty cool prizes.
Sweet! Not seeing a downside, here.
Heh. The downside is, getting coins is glacial because the game is too hard. Luck takes away most of the good stuff.
Sounds buh-boring!
Maybe we can get something small?
Ah, what the hell. I'll give it a try.
WHAT THE HELL.
What? It's easy.
The old guy is staring at you like you've got a tree growing out of your head!
It's only a matter of time until you make a fatal mistake!
Ha! Gail's right. I mean, sure, you got this far, very nice. But this is the maximum level. There's no way you can-
What are you?!
Look, it's not even that difficult. Any row or column with a total of Voltorbs + points = 5 can be safely blocked out as having no relevant numbers. Then, you open any row or column with no Voltorbs. Any row or column where Voltorbs + points = 6 can be blocked out if you've found a 2, or 7 if you've found a 3. I mean, sure, there are no guarantees, but it's really not that hard to play the odds.
Kid, take your prizes and leave me for a while. I need to think.
Huh? Oh, right, the prizes! I hope we can get something decent.
  
Dude, what?! A Dratini is only 2100 coins?! That's less than half my winnings!
Rub it in, why don't you?
And I get to keep her, too!
Of course you do!
Naturally. You've done quite well, and I am your reward.
Long story, mister. Sorry.
Heh heh...she could be a vital teammate!
Someday, you'll run out of those. Anyway, let's give the nice man a moment and keep looking around.
 
...what?
Choo choo!
Oooookay. Team, let's just start heading back. No sudden moves, now.
ALL ABOARD!
Fuck! Run for it!
Phew. Okay. I think we lost him.
And we f-found this!
Yeah! It's, uh, big. And global.
Yeah, but what does it do?
Makes a spiffy landmark!
I guess it's mostly just pretty.
If it makes you feel better, no one else seems to be using it either.
Please visit the clerk at the end of the counter to partake in our promotion!
Promotion, huh? Yeah, I think I can get behind that.
I'm picking up some strange signals, Ma-a-anic.
What kinds of strange signals?
I don't know, they're just...strange.
Are you okay?
Yea-a-ah, I think so.
(One ridiculously easy quiz later...)
Yay?
I wonder how good the reception is.
I hope they have a high-killowatt transmitter!
Okay, that was just weak.
Listen, I think they're playing Gengar Style!
Oh, neat! You got it!
Who the hell are you?
...the third question was about pokeballs.
Right!
And what they're made from when Kurt makes them.
I heard!
And you think he makes them from apricots.
Of course!
Riiiiiiight. And I'm the League Champion.
You are?! Wow, it's an honor! I didn't know someone had beaten Lance!
Is she for real?
Will, is it? Shush. It's not nice to make fun of the mentally handicapped.
I'll, uh, come to visit you in your gym. Which...I expect to be shaped like one of your pokemon by the time I get there!
Yes sir! Right away, sir!
Did that just happen?
It certainly seems that way.
Hee hee! Oh, Manic, you'll be the death of me!
Meh, I guess there's nothing to worry about.
Says who?
Says me. C'mon, she can't possibly reshape her gym in time. Then I'll break it to her. Seriously though, someone that gullible, a threat?Manic, I've seen what that Miltank can do. Brrrr! I'd rather not think about it.
The Quilava gets chills, huh? So noted. We're almost done exploring anyway.
A tunnel, huh?
Eugh. I'm not much for being underground.
Not really my thing either.
Ca-a-an we do something else?
Wow, you'd think I was in Hoenn, there are so many chickens!
I'd love to visit the underworld!
I'm in t-t-tuh-too!
I have no issue with taking the lead. Don't fret, I'll help to keep you safe.
GAH! Lyra!
You should go there and straighten up your frilly dress, you girl!
Okay, seriously, what the fuck?
She's been giving you shit this entire adventure. You're surprised?
Kinda. Man, this world is such a mixed bag!
Let's just get this over with, okay?
Right, right. Sorry, Claire.
(Some walking and fighting later...)
And here we are, in...southern Goldenrod?!
Wait, wait. We went through that for no reason?!
Why would you even have a tunnel here? What purpose does it serve?
Traffic relief, perhaps?
What traffic?
Maybe it's just more space to p-p-puh-put people!
I guess. What's with this place?
I have this mail for him, but I'm sort of stranded back here.
Route 31? I know where that is.
Could you take this to him?
Yeah, sure, what the hell.
Here you go!
Ack! I thought you were giving me the mail!
I am! The Spearow has it.
Why not just give me the mail and keep the Spearow?
What are you, some kind of communist?
I don't - how does - you're -
I've got them both. Let's get out of here before Manic's brain tries to chew its way through the top of his head and escape, mmm?
Uh, yeah. (Vivid much?)
Hmm-hmmm. You have no idea.
Actually, uh...Grace? Would you mind sitting in the daycare for a bit? You could use a few levels, and I bet Grant is lonely.
Of course. I'll gladly take a quick break so that Kenya here can accompany you.
Kenya?
The Spearow.
Oh, uh, right.
Sir? Excuse me, sir?
Huh?
Cameron the photographer here. Would you like a photograph of your team? Reasonable rates!
A photograph...
So long as he doesn't shoot my ba-a-a-ad side.
I'm ready for my close-up!
Sounds like fuhhh...like fuhhhh...
I think that's an overall 'yes'.
Looks like everyone's in on it. Okay, smile!
That was fun and all, but what was it about?
I think...I think I might have just scored a major coup for my credibility.
From a puh-picture?
See, people in the other world think I'm crazy.
I can't imagine why!
Yeah, yeah. But this is proof! This proves that you exist. If I can just bring this with me next time I go, I should clear my name!
So people will stop being so critical? Hee hee!
Uh, something like that. For now, let's push on through this route and see what we can catch here.
I'll tell you what I can catch: the wind!
Hey, nice! Feels pretty awesome, right?
Not bad. I bet a lot of new powers will present themselves now!
Just glad I didn't turn pink! No offense.
None taken.
Evolving must be cool...
Don't worry about it. You and Gail will get there eventually! It just takes a little longer for some 'mon than others.
Hey, whoah, wait! What are you, crazy?!
Uh. No?
That's Firebreather Walt up there!
...okay?
You have no idea who I'm talking about, do you?
Not even a slight clue.
That guy is the reason we all stay down here. He has two Magmars. One of them is level 16!
Wait. How is that even possible?!
Nobody knows, but nobody can get past the guy. Challenge him and he'll stomp you flat, and he plays for keeps!
We have to get past him, though!
Then your team will be getting knocked out!
Not if I have anything to say about it. Can you tell me anything that will help?
His bigger Magmar knows Leer, Ember, Smokescreen, and Faint Attack. The smaller one knows Smog instead of Faint Attack. You're seriously going to do this?
I have to. I have a job to do!
Arceus protect you, kid. You're gonna need it.
How will this help?
It won't, against this Walt guy.
Then what are we even doing?!
Look, I realize that your fire attacks won't do much to his team, but the reverse is true against you. I know about Magmars; their weak point is their defense.
With my damage cut in half?
Link, I've checked your moveset. Apparently, my other half was smart enough to teach you Headbutt.
Ohhh, I get it!
You won't be doing this alone, though. We'll be taking him down as a team, and-
HOLY crap, Gail, get out of there! Link!
I've got him!
Sheesh! Okay! No more Drowzees for you, young lady.
It's just a flesh wound!
Seriously, if he'd hit you any harder, we'd be short one Gail! C'mon, let's see about getting you some easier opponents.
GYAH! Damn it, Gail!
Is that all? This is nothing! Hardly a mortal wound!
Claire, would you kindly handle this?
You've got it!
Gail, you and I need to have a talk. Link, could you hold the fort for a few minutes?
Yeah, sure! Go for it, everything's under control here.
Gail.
Manic.
What's eating you?
That Rattata! Hee-hee!
I'm not joking, Gail. Your fighting style is reckless. You've been lucky so far, but you only have to get it wrong once. What's the deal?
Aw, don't fear the reaper!
Don't fear the- Gail, I swear, I just had this talk in the other world. Even if you aren't worried about yourself, others will be counting on you!
What makes you think so?
Say what?
When will they be counting on me?
Well, how about the fight we're just about to be a part of?
One Faint Attack will send me to the great beyond!
Okay, how about the Whitney fight?
I can sense that cow's spectral energy from here! It'll be able to hit me, but I won't be able to return the favor!
Fine. The gym after, then.
Ghost type!
Well...
Face it, I'm dead weight. I would've been better off staying in Sprout Tower!
Okay, that's bullshit and you know it.
What makes you think so?
Okay, sure, you've got a few elemental weaknesses. Three, in fact. But you've got strengths and immunities, too!
For all the good they do!
All right, look. You're resistant to grass, doubly resistant to bug and poison, and completely immune to normal and fighting. Right?
Didn't we just go over that?
Yeah, but you're conveniently neglecting the fact that the gym right after the Ghost one is Fighting. Besides, we're a team, remember?
I guess...
Besides, I don't want you gone. I like you. Even the corny puns.
I guess I could try to be more careful?
Attagirl.
That Bite was a surprise, though!
I know, right? I hadn't realized they learned Bite so quickly. But hey, now we know.
 
All right, team. Are we ready?
I'm too pretty to die!
Nobody's dying here if we stick to the plan.
We have a pla-a-a-an?
Of course. Manic wouldn't bring us out here without a plan. Isn't that right?
Of course. Kenya is a noncombatant, of course. This isn't really her fight. Will, you're on backup Quick Attack if things go south and I think you can finish it off.
Backup...whew. Okay. I can do that!
Rebecca, you're on backup Headbutt if Link gets taken out of the fight for some reason. He'll be facing the lower-level Magmar, so there's a chance he could get Smogged.
Sounds g-good!
Claire, you stay out of the fight until the big guy shows up. Paralyze him and get out of there.
If you say so!
Grace, you're the ace up my sleeve. Dragon Rage that thing until it stops twitching. Your fire resistance will help a lot.
Don't worry about me. I'm cool under fire.
Then let's get a roadblock out of our way!
Heh heh...fresh meat! C'mere, kid! I've got some friends I want you to meet!
Heh.
Huh? What's so funny?
It's just, well, that's my line.
 
Well, that was quick.
Lucky punk! Now it's time to get serious!
Manic, get me out of here! The reason I'm not hurt is because he kept spamming Smokescreen. I'm uninjured, but I can't see a damn thing!
Don't even worry about it. Remember the plan.
Ohhh yeah!
Claire, you're up!
Here goes!
 
Mission accomplished.
Gotcha. C'mon back, it's time for Phase Two!
What're you going on about?
Got some inside intelligence from your neighbors, Walt. I hear you've been a bad boy!
Hah! You ain't seen nothin' yet!
Grace, you're up!
Excellent. Let's put this thing to bed.
 
Nicely done!
There's just one problem: with its prodigious use of Smokescreen, I can't see two feet in front of my face. If I use Dragon Rage again, I might hit one of you!
Hah! What's the matter, little dragon? Can't see your target?
I wouldn't gloat yet, Walt.
And why not? Your ace is a deuce!
Funny thing about stat drops:
They fade when you swap out the pokemon!
Aw, your doggy's back for another round of fumes, huh?
What makes you think you're gonna get the chance? Link, headbutt that thing so hard, it can't see straight!
What? Hey, don't flinch! C'mon, he's not that strong! Get back in there!
Again!
I feel like a heavy metal fan!
What, seriously?! Twice in a row?!
Hey, Walt.
Huh?
 
Checkmate.
I wouldn't wanna burn you, after all! You're all right, kid.
So you're gonna stop pestering these nice people?
Yeah, yeah...
I'll be back to check on you periodically. If you go back on your word, I'll know.
Okay, okay! Sheesh. May I never spout a cinder again if I lie.
There you go. Anyway, I need to head out and take care of some more business.
All right! Later, Manic!
I c-can't believe that wuh-worked!
That was...wow. You owned that guy!
We owned that guy.
I dunno, I didn't do much.
And that's proof that the plan worked.
I was scared witless!
I know, I know. I'm sorry you had to go through that.
Perhaps we should prepare a little more before the gym?
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. Let's get Kenya delivered.
Wait! Stop!
Wha-
Who said that?
I-did! Me-in-here!
Kenya?!
Could-you-just-release-me-or-something?
Wait. How can I understand you?
Maybe-I-just-prayed-hard-enough? Please-don't-deliver-me!
What? Why?
My-owner-sees-me-as-an-envelope!
Huh?
I think she's saying he just uses her to ship stuff.
Yes-exactly! I-don't-get-to-do-much-of-anything-else! It's-DULL!
Hmmm. Maybe we can help.
What are you thinking?
Well, your owner is sending you to Mr. Sleepyhead, right? Is he expecting you back anytime soon?
Whenever-Sleepyhead-gets-around-to-it. Hopefully-sometime-this-year!
Well, want to voyage with us? I mean, you're sort of like a gift pokemon, right?
Would-I-ever! But-what-about-the-mail?
I have an idea about that.
We'll be back for you momentarily, Kenya!
Uh.
It's...*yawn* from my guard buddy. Let's see... "Please enjoy this delicious Spearow."
What? Ew!
Trust me, pokemon are...*yawn* delicious...just one and I'm full for hours. There's no Spearow, though...
Must've gotten lost in the mail.
Whatever...it's nap time anyway...here, take this TM and get lost... *zzzz*
Hey, Manic.
Hmmm?
I bet there are trees to headbutt in New Bark and Cherrygrove.
You mean...
That's right, it's time for Headbanger's Ball!
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Post by Manic on Jul 17, 2019 11:19:16 GMT
I'm telling you, Walt is NO JOKE. His pokemon are way too powerful for that level! I needed that strategic win.
At least Manic is starting to get a hang of this team...but how will he fare against Whitney?
And hey, Kenya gets a speaking role! Mr. Pokevore is just gonna have to go hungry tonight.
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Post by crimsondoom on Jul 17, 2019 15:17:10 GMT
Honestly, knowing that Pokemon are fully sapient here makes Mr. Pokevore here even more disturbing since the implication is there is no law against it. Soylent Green is made out of Pokemon, apparently.
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Post by truezero2 on Jul 19, 2019 16:01:08 GMT
I completely forgot about how much crap Walt puts people through.
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Post by Manic on Jul 21, 2019 23:49:23 GMT
Update #8: Traitor - vs. Whitney
Manic.
Mmm?
This is not a tree, and I am not headbutting anything.
Quite observant.
So, what the hell are we doing here?
Backup.
What? I'm not anywhere near it.
No, I mean we're getting backup.
(Several hours later...)
He's still a-a-at it?
Sure luh-looks that way!
He certainly doesn't give up easily.
What's he doing?
He just keep saying ba-a-ackup.
Phew! Finally!
Meh, I think that's enough for now.
I should say so. You look a mess, Manic.
Heh, sorry about that...wait. Is that the sun setting?
I'm afraid so. You've been playing this game for the better part of the day.
Sheesh. Anyway, it's about to pay off. Claire, could you come here for a moment?
Um, okay. What's up?
I have a present for you. Something you won't learn naturally.
 
Wow!
Does that mean I get Flamethrower too?
Nope. Two reasons: one, I'm not going to go earn another ten thousand coins right now. Two, you're not fighting that Miltank.
Heh, sucks to be you.
Neither are you, Will. I've been talking to Mr. Game here. He says that thing knows Attract and Rollout. That spells trouble for any male on the team.
I trust you have an alternate strategy.
Three, actually. Getting Thunderbolt for Claire was the first stage. Now we're going to go do the second.
(Even MORE hours later...)
There's part two.
You know they won't let us fight if we're too overleveled.
That's true, but you're not, especially given the circumstances. 22 should be just fine.
Would it kill you to tell us the third part?
Not at all. The third part is a double-header: who fights, and how.
 
Buh...
Am I imagining things, or...?
This can't be what I think it is. Will, could you give me an aerial?
Yeah, sure. Let's see here WHAT.
Is it what I think it is?
The gym. Is shaped. Like a Clefairy.
She did it...
That's...a little terrifying.
Hi, Champ!
Uh, Whitney? I'm not actually the champion.
But...but you said...
I was joking. You know, ha-ha, humor?
But the gym!
I didn't think you'd actually do it. I didn't think it was even possible!
Oh well! It's cuter this way anyway!
And I've made my gym cuter by making it as cute as the cutest pokemon!
Y'know, after a while, 'cute' stops sounding like a word. Am I right?
Do we have to f-fight this weirdo?
We do if we want to keep going. Whitney, I need your badge.
Ah-ah-ah! You can't have it unless you can beat me!
It's weird, not having to fight for my life in one of these...
What?
Ah, skip it.
I'm not going to go easy on you!
Based on what I heard, you don't have an 'easy' mode.
I thought you said I wasn't going to fight?
I said you're not going to fight her Miltank, and you're not. Do me a solid and Flame Wheel this thing into next Thursday, huh?
Sure, okay. C'mere, you cotton candy wannabe!
You can't possibly beat my Tinkerbell! She's way too cute to-
 
Sorry, what was that?
Aw! Okay, time to get serious! Milly, get out here and show them what we can do!
Ohhhh boy. Here we go!
I stand ready, send me out!
Say, that's right, I never did get to explain the third part of my plan. See, I considered Gail, but Hypnosis isn't all that accurate...and we can't afford to miss.
Although if it did, it'd be murder!
Right, but I need something 100% accurate that doesn't rely on a paralyze chance. Go, Rebecca!
W-W-WHAT?!
This is your plan?
Manic, I'm certain I'm far more durable!
I'm certain you are too, but it's not going to be an issue here in a moment.
P-please don't kill me, please don't kill me...
Rebecca.
Y-yeah?
Tickle her.
Will you look at that!
This is ma-a-a-adness!
No, this is physics.
How so?
Simple. Something as big as a Miltank is bound to have lots of momentum, right? In fact, its attacks will rely on that momentum, backed by weight.
Yeah, okay, so?
So, remove its control of its momentum, and it'll swing wildly off-target!
 
Like so.
I'm...I'm n-not dead?
Nope! Not even particularly close. Now, keep tickling it.
I don't understand. What's your Aipom doing?
Ruining your Miltank's attack and defense.
You're strong enough to get past that, Milly! Hit her hard!
Three Tickles later...
One Super Potion and three MORE Tickles later...
Uh oh...
Do you need me now?
Not at the moment, thanks. Plan A worked like a charm. That Thunderbolt will still be pretty helpful, though!
W-what now?
Weeeeeeeell...Tickle reduces attack and defense.
Uh huh?
Don't you have a 70-power physical attack with STAB?
 
That wuh-was...easy...!
She laid it out in a single hit!
Well done, Rebecca! I'm glad I wasn't needed.
Me too!
Hee hee...let the bodies hit the floor!
Waaaaaaaaah!!
...the fuck?
 
Are you crying? There's no crying in Pokemon matches!
Y-you hurt my p-p-pokemon! Waaaaaaaah!
Are you shitting me? Is this an actual thing?
Uh, we should probably go. We're not gonna get the badge from her at this rate.
For crying out loud. Fine.
How is that a town leader?
You mean gym leader.
Oh, uh, right.
The Miltank.
I see. So the fact that she has that pokemon-
-means that she's a decent low-to-mid-level gym leader.
Bleah. I don't see it.
Here, go on back. She's done already.
Seriously, I know it sucks having your pokemon knocked out, but have some dignity.
Some what?
You don't know what dignity is?
She knows what apricots are.
...right, vocabulary problems. Dignity is, um.
Hmmm?
Dignity is the strength of character to continue to keep your cool and look like you're under control, even when things have gotten bad. It's the confidence and security to know who you are and put your best face forward when things are crumbling around you.
Oh. Um...so I should work on that?
You really, really should. Not crying when you lose is a good first step.
Admiring.
Yeah! You know. Their, uh, strength.
Dude, these are KIDS.
Yeah, they're pretty strong!
Freak.
(Later that night...)
All right, Manic. Spit it out.
Hmmm?
It's obvious something is bothering you.
*sigh* Okay, okay. Haven't you ever wondered what happened to, uh...the other flyer after we fought Falkner?
Other flyer?
Percival.
That's him. Okay, this weird 'shifting' thing I do? After I beat Falkner, I said 'his' name, and he wound up in the other world. It happened again after Bugsy.
So that's where Rhonda went!
Yeah. I didn't mean to! I didn't know at the time.
Which means that the next time you say one of our names, we'll shift.
Yeah. Or I could say one of their names and bring them here, but...trust me, they need the help. It's not looking so good over there. Here's the problem.
Look at him. He's so happy, so innocent.
What of it?
He's from my other world. The one where we're at war.
I'm gla-a-a-ad I wound up over here, then.
It gets worse. A lot worse.
Worse than war? What, super-war?
I was given his egg to hatch, for the express purpose of delivering him to the military. He's supposedly our best chance at winning the war. I was ordered to...to give him to them for training.
Then he wound up here.
Then he wound up here. I didn't bring him back because I couldn't; as it stands, I narrowly avoided a court-martial and summary execution.
Yikes.
He doesn't look like a killer to me!
That's the problem. He's not. Look at him! I mean, just look at him. He's a child. That's not a killer, that's not even a fighter!
I see.
I don't. Where's the problem? You hand him over, they see he's not a fighter, they give him back. Problem solved.
I only wish that were true, L...er, I only wish that were true.
I don't get it.
They won't accept that! They'll train him, and they'll change him, and they'll...probably hurt him.
And they'll get their fighter.
Exactly! Don't you get it? He's not a pokemon to them! He's a weapon. A thing to be used.
...
And to be used up. They'll use him until he finally falls in combat, and then they'll try something else, but he'll still be dead. But if I don't bring him back, I'll be brought up on charges of treason. The only money my mother will get will be what I send her, for as long as I can run...and when I'm caught, I'll be killed. No trial needed.
There must be some way out!
What're you going to do?
I don't know. I just...I don't know. I do know this, though: I don't dare refer to any of you by name right now.
What? No, I didn't.
Yeah, I'd go participate, but I'd probably just get bored and burn the place down.
And you're not going to do that, because you know that if you did, I'd come and beat you so hard that your descendants would feel it. Right?
Uh, right! Right. I'm being good, promise!
Good man.
How do you do that?
Do what?
That guy is huge! He looks like he's eaten a few trainers, but he's scared of you!
It's a combination of aptitude and confidence. He knows I can defeat him, and he knows I'm not afraid to.
Oh, right! Forgot. We've still got a catch for this route!
I've got a ba-a-a-ad feeling about this...
I'm sure it'll be fuh-fuh-fine!
Who will fight?
Depends on what we see. Anyway, here we go!
  
Ah, fuck me.
Uh.
Metaphorically speaking.
Good. I don't swing like that.
So he's off to the great beyond, hmmm?
I guess it's only fair. Early on, this world had all the luck. Gotta give back.
  
One of my pokemon?
Those're the rules!
I'll do it!
Let me, let me! It's my turn anyway!
Sorry, guys. I need someone who'll be able to give me an advantage without depleting the health of whatever I get.
Who did you have in mind?
I admit, I'm surprised you picked me!
You deserve a shot at the action. Besides, it's all in good fun, right?
I suppose. What do you think we'll find?
Well, the rules say I don't have to settle for another Weedle or Caterpie or its line, so we'll probably wind up with a Paras or a Venonat. Remember, put it to sleep, don't hurt it!
Don't worry, it'll sleep like the dead!
Riiiiiiiiiiight. Anyway, here we go!
WHAT.
Good? Not so good?
WANT.
Good, mmm. All right, nighty-night, sleepyhead! Hee-hee!
Get in the ball!
How does it keep breaking out while it's asleep?
GET IN THE BALL!
 
YES.
  
...and I'm pretty sure the rest of you caught something too but nobody cares okay bye now.
Dude. YES.
So a Scyther is good, hmmm...
Scyther is ridiculously good. I mean, a Scyther can be made less good, but it takes some serious work.
Today just keeps getting better and better!
 
You were practically begging for that, you know.
*sigh* C'mon. Let's see about this Pokeathlon dome thing.
  
...hi to you too!
Oh, hi! Sorry! I just get really enthusiastic about the Pokeathlon!
Yeah, I sorta noticed.
You could be the very best!
Like no one ever was?
Huh? Isn't that redundant?
I guess. Anyway, is this the part where you let go of the handlebars of my bike?
Oh, right! Have fun Pokeathlonning at the Pokeathlon! I'm out!
Might as well go inside, I suppose.
GAH!
Awfully bright in here.
Looks like a Smeargle threw up!
Okay, team. I guess we might as well try out.
What? Why?
The weird guy muttered something about prizes!
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Post by Manic on Jul 23, 2019 5:17:24 GMT
Gamers indeed. XD
At any rate, that's how you handle a Miltank! One of many ways, anyway. There are actually multiple ways; I feel like the legend of the Hellcow is a bit overblown!
Turns out that even if you're good at Voltorb Flip, it can get exhausting after a while...
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Post by crimsondoom on Jul 23, 2019 14:28:57 GMT
Gamers indeed. XD At any rate, that's how you handle a Miltank! One of many ways, anyway. There are actually multiple ways; I feel like the legend of the Hellcow is a bit overblown! Turns out that even if you're good at Voltorb Flip, it can get exhausting after a while... To be fair, I think the hellcow got its reputation back in Gold and Silver, before the Pokemon community had easy access to the Internet (and therefore were far less likely to have heard of the hellcow or to have understood how Rollout worked before they ran face-first into it) and before a lot of potential counters even existed. (That being said, this is coming from the perspective of someone who does not remember his first encounter with the hellcow back when I first played Silver, so clearly it didn't make that big of an impact on my psyche.) |
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Post by Manic on Jul 24, 2019 10:44:52 GMT
Update #9: Attachment
Oh lord.
Don't worry! I'll be, uhm, dignified. (Is that right?)
Good, glad to hear it! And yes, that's right.
So, which event is your favorite?
Oh, uh...y'know. I like all of them to some degree!
Is your Gastly going to participate in the Stamina competition?
Oh, uhm. Maybe? I'm not sure yet.
It's that obvious, huh?
Have you ever even seen the Pokeathlon?
Er...I've never really had time for television.
Oh, wow! Um. Maybe I shouldn't compete this time? It wouldn't be very fair.
Wow, that's pretty decent of you.
Like we couldn't take her down!
C'mon, man, don't be a dick.
Okay! Well, have fun! Maybe I'll come back later and show you how it's done!
(Later...)
Yaaaaaay! We get to play!
Now, be nice to the other competitors. Play fair, and nothing too rough, okay?
Okay, Daddy!
That's c-cute!
Mmmmm-hmm.
What's the 'mmm-hmm' about?
Don't worry, Manic. We'll help look after him.
Well, of course you will! I mean, you wouldn't just leave him out there alone, right?
Heh heh...you really don't see it, do you?
See what?
Nevermind. Let's prepare for the race.
(In due course...)
Awww! We lost!
It's okay. You all did a good job, especially since we had no idea what was coming.
The fuh-flag rally is hard!
That was an amusing diversion. Shall we be going?
Mmmmaybe not quite yet. Now that I know what's coming, I want to switch up the roster a bit. I think we can win this.
Daddyyyyyy...
It's okay, little guy. I'm not sure I approve of how rough some of the other racers are with you, but this time, the others know to keep you safe.
Oh, wow. And you still don't see it?
What? What am I supposed to see?
Nothing, nothing...
...whatever. Okay, new team up!
About time you put me in. Let's kick some ass!
DUDE! He's right here.
Oh, uh, right. Sorry.
Honestly, Link. In front of a child.
I said I was sorry! Look, kiddo. That's a bad word you shouldn't use, okay?
Okay! ass ass ass ass ass...
Brilliant. Okay, on the Hurdle Jump, remember the time delay on the hurdles. On the flag dash, short dashes rather than long sprints. On the run, memorize the course and try to find a pattern. Aaaaaand GO!
Yeah, baby! That's what I'm talkin' about!
Yaaaaay, we won, we won!
I knew you could do it! All three of you did much better this time around.
Surely you understand this wasn't a failing on Rebecca's part.
What? Of course it's not! She had no way of knowing. That said, a little planning goes a long way! Now, c'mon, we have some progress to make.
Awwwww! Can we play again sometime?
Sure thing! Just not right now, we need to clear that road obstacle.
Okay! Love you, Daddy!
I think I'm diabetic now.
 
Oh, hey. Pretty slick.
Are you okay? You sound tuh-terrible.
Huh? Yeah, I'm fine.
Tauros-shit.
Something's definitely eating you!
Hmm. I'm a little surprised Manic hasn't figured it out, but I'm quite surprised the rest of you haven't. Especially you, Link.
What're you saying?
Seriously. What are you saying?
Come on, Link. You saw Manic's face when Grant said 'I love you, Daddy'.
What about it?
He loves you like a father, a-a-and it's clear you love him like a son.
What? That's ludicrous. He's a teammate!
Which completely explains why you aren't willing to save yourself and your family a royal butt-kicking by giving him to the other world.
Look, can we drop this? We have other problems right now.
Sure, sure. You owe me your next berry.
That's life! Hee-hee!
  
Manic, WAIT!
Whoah! Wait, what?
I've seen that sort of thing before. That's a Sudowoodo?
A whodawhatta?
Sudowoodo. It's a Rock type!
Aw, man! What is it with this region and its prejudice against flyers?
No problem. Becca, if you could-
Did I mention it learns Fighting attacks?
What, seriously?
It looks like it might be quite powerful. How should we proceed?
Do you know what kind of Fighting attacks?
Low Sweep, I think. Why?
 
A strong Rock type with good attack diversity? Let's catch it!
Shall I lead, then?
Nope. I know who's going to lead off, and while you might be support, it's not you.
I cuh-can't believe this is working!
But what about the counter-atta-a-a-ack?
I'm not anticipating any problems.
So you have a plan for dealing with the Fighting attack, right?
Of corpse he does, hee-hee!
Really? Really, Gail?
Gah!
Hee-hee-hee! Stuh-stuh-stoppit!
Manic, this thing can copy our attacks!
Hmmm. Looks like it can only copy one. That's a hell of an attack to copy, though. I need you out of there, that Tickle will equalize things...but we still have the advantage.
Are you sure?
We can switch. It can't. In the interim, I see it knows Flail...and that means it's time for a swap!
Why me, hmm?
Simple. Low Sweep and Flail can't hit you. That only leaves it whatever Rock moves it knows, and Tickle. Any time you get two Tickles on you, I'll swap you out and back in.
So we can wait it out!
So we can wait it out. And that's when it's conscious!
Gotcha! Nighty-night, hee-hee!
  
Niiiice. We even get to keep him!
For now...
Hmmm?
It's nothing...let's keep going.
Um, well. Okay.
  
Whoah, nice!
Thanks for showing me a good time!
But she didn't d-d-do anything!
It's a portable berry farm. I don't care if she was throwing rotten fruit at us, I'm glad for it!
Sure sounds like it'll be useful.
Berries on the go? Who could ask for more!
Me...
Well, yeah. Why?
Careful, there are teams of trainers up ahead. Double battles galore!
Swell.
Who cares? We can stomp them, I know we can.
They don't stand a ghost of a chance! Hee-hee!
Hmmm. I do agree that our odds are good, but there may be other collateral damage.
Hmmm. Pretty short route, but it definitely counts.
Ladies, ladies, please! One at a time!
We're here to battle you, moron.
Oh. Uh, right.
Wow. You want a Rawst Berry for that burn?
Dead in the water!
Yeah, yeah. You're hilarious. Let's just get this over with.
(And we did!)
  
Damnbi, Bambi! You'll hardly en-deer yourself to us like that!
Oh, sweet Arceus...
Wow, man. I mean, at least Gail has a theme!
Hee-hee! I should do improv. I'd knock 'em dead!
It's time, isn't it?
This is what's been bothering you, right? You've figured it out like I have.
Every time you enter a town for the first time, you swap. Meaning we're getting the other Manic.
Is he that bad of a guy?
He's fine! I'll be happy to see him again.
I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I'm curious to meet this alternate Manic. On the other, you're the one I've always known.
Oh man, that's right! Look...I'm going to keep looking for the reason for all of this swapping, okay? Maybe it originates in the other world.
I'll miss you.
I know, I know. You all be good for, uh, me. I guess. Okay? Link, you're in char-WAIT, NO!
...hmmm.
I'm still here?
I...guess? That's good! Thank goodness.
Yeah, well, be more careful!
I will! I promise. For now, let's head inside.
  
Manic?
Hey, um...Lllllana?
Heh, at least you remembered.
That's really strange. Neither you nor Link got shifted. I wonder what it means.
Long time no see, stranger!
Whoah! Pri-er, uh, you got big! And arms!
You weren't kiddin' about this schnook, huh?
Buh? Is that...
Jack, the Rattata you caught? Sure is!
 
Damn, son! You sprouted up like a weed!
Couldn'ta done it without ya! Or, y'know, the real one.
This is the real one, Jack.
Seriously, don't go disrespecting our trainer!
Oh man, I missed you lot! I just wish I could say your names.
EXPLANATION: Conclusion about dimensional warp already reached by previous trainer. Further clarification unnecessary.
Buh?
Oh, right! You haven't met yet! This is, uh...
IDENTITY: This unit is Molecular Annihilation and Terraforming Robotic Initiate: Xenomorph.
We've been calling her Molly.
Oh, uh. Right! Well, let's have a look at you, Mo-
ALERT!: Usage of this unit's informal identification in verbal format is ill-advised.
Right, right.
 
EEEEEEEEEE
Hee-hee! We thought you might be pleased.
Where's, um. Hoot-hoot?
You boxed him for the fight with Whitney, and he decided to stay there for a while so you could train Jack. Then Molly showed up, and, well.
Right, right. How did the fight with Whitney go?
You're kidding, right?
Hah! Yeah, good point. Dumb question.
What about yours?
The Aipom we caught? Tickling. Lots of tickling.
You're yankin' my friggin' tail!
Seriously! It worked. Surprisingly well! Now, just one last thing I want to check on...
Damn, girl. Lookin' good!
Awww, well. I'm glad you like it! *blush*
Told you he would.
Yeah, but you were all, 'oh no, what if he doesn't recognize me, what if he doesn't like it!'
Shut up! At least I don't take him for granite!
CLARIFICATION: Trainer Manic is not composed of granite. What is the purpose for the previous statement?
It was a pun. (And a pretty awful one.) So...shall we have a look around?
Yeah, c'mon. I'm gettin' bored sitting around!
Damn, now I want to backtrack.
Uh, that's not such a good idea.
Why?
I dunno, maybe this one will like her more!
You - I mean, the other you - said you'd never set foot in Goldenrod again.
Why would I do that?!
Um. How can I put this...describe Whitney for me.
Young, bubbly, irresponsible. A bit of a ditz. Why?
Heh, that explains it. This one is a total ice queen. You're supposed to report to Morty for more psychiatric evaluation, 'cause when you beat her, she said she wouldn't sign off on your papers.
Wow. That's pretty messed up, and something we'll have to deal with eventually; in the meantime, so noted. Forward, not back.
What?! Where?
The dance hall. Meh, it's probably just a routine.
With screaming?
Maybe she's really into it? I dunno.
You don't give a damn, do you?
Not even a little one.
C'mon, team. Let's go investigate.
Oh Arceus, it's one of these bozos.
Hah, careful, you'll make Arceus shift.
Hmmm. Did the other me figure that out too?
He did! And it turns out that when you say a name, so does he! When you said Rhonda, he did too. When you said Percival, he did too!
Weird. It's like...gahhhh, I can't waste time on this right now!
Excuse me, young man. You're a trainer, right?
Well, yeah. Full team, y'know.
You heard the man. HEY! Rocket bonehead!
Huh? What's your problem?
You dance like you have two left feet...and they're not at the end of your legs!
What?
You move like an epileptic Hippopotas!
Ouch!
Heh...I wish he could understand me!
And you're ugly, too! You look like the wrong end of a Mankey sat in a Muk!
CONFUSION: His appearance is within established human norms.
It's heckling, babe! Sit back and enjoy!
Oh yeah? Well, you come up here and try!
Don't mind if I do!
Hmmm. Let me think. How can I best answer this...
(He had a level 12 Koffing. That went about how you'd expect.)
...yes.
 
Correction. You make you look like a villain. What with all the villainy. And yeah, you should leave.
I'll be back. Mark my words!
BOO.
GYAH!
Hah! Little bastard took off like a Zubat outta hell.
And don't come back! Creep.
Miss? Are you all right?
 
Buh...how do you know my name?
We Kimono Sisters are unique in our understanding. We are many, but we are one. I am but one sister, but if one of us has met you, we all have.
That doesn't even make sense. How does that work?
We are many, but we are one. It is a situation with which you should be quite familiar.
Wait. Wait a minute. Are you talking about the world-shifting thing?
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Post by Manic on Jul 24, 2019 10:57:18 GMT
One might well wonder how Manic can't see his relationship with Grant. All I can say is, it's hard to see yourself without a mirror!
One might also wonder what's up with Claire all of a sudden. Fact is, all this world-shifting is bound to wear on a person. And especially a team bond!
Now, what do the kimono sisters know? And how?
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Post by crimsondoom on Jul 24, 2019 17:30:22 GMT
Yes, it's time for my favorite character! I love Molly, she's great.
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Post by Manic on Jul 26, 2019 7:09:40 GMT
Update #10: Witness
Er, okay. Was it something I said?
Of course not. You are not yet worthy, that is all.
Hey! You can't talk to my trainer like that.
Easy, easy. What does 'worthy' entail?
Even Morty couldn't bring back the light. A special item is required.
So the worthy one will wind up with this special item?
It is their destiny.
So, let's go find this item! Easy-peasy lemon squeezy!
Sorry, sugar. You lost me after 'easy'.
Ehhh, if we get around to it. We have our own problems right now. Hey, what happens if an unworthy person tries and fails to bring back the light?
Go next door.
Yikes! Okay then! Translation: don't screw up.
Pretty good motto to live by, if ya ask me.
If nothing else, I'd like to go inside and see what's up.
You want to go into a burnt, abandoned building and poke around.
Hell yeah!
Dear diary. Today, I was on fire and my trainer was an idiot. We were abducted by ghosts, never to be seen again. It was the best day ever.
Aw, c'mon. Don't be like that. It'll be fun!
OBSERVATION: Manic's definition of fun appears to be placing himself and his team in significant danger.
See? It even has a skylight.
Are you mentally ill?
Oh, how I wish we could find those legendary pokemon! Any luck yet, Morty?
*sigh* No, Mr. Eusine.
They're...
Shh! Don't tell 'em. I wanna see if they ever figure it out.
If they don't, then they don't deserve to see the three down there!
 
And we're looking for legendary pokemon. *sigh*
Your enthusiasm is overwhelming.
Honestly, I should be running my damn city, not helping this foppish freakshow look for legendary pokemon.
Uhm, look. I'm apparently supposed to report to you.
Manic, right? Yeah, I'd handle that, but Eusine won't let me leave until I help him.
Who is this guy, anyway?
Fanboy. High-ranking fanboy. Creepy bastard, and that's from the leader of the Ghost gym.
I...think I might be able to help you.
If you can, there might be a positive review in it for you.
Okay, team. Let's mobilize!
You!
And you.
I have questions for you. And a lot of them.
Yes, that does seem to be your motif.
You say you're only interested in power. Are you going to use that power to end the war?
This world was intended to be at war, much like the other was not.
Okay, hang on. So far, you're the only person other than me who's aware of both worlds.
Oh, there's much more you don't know, Manic. Much that you never will.
Try me.
Hmmm. All right. This isn't the first time you've contended with Team Rocket. You've done the same in Kanto.
Uh, I've never been to Kanto before. Representin' Johto up in here.
That is both true and false. You've heard the stories, I assume. Stories of how Gary Oak died at the hands of Mewtwo, who was subsequently defeated by your namesake?
Everyone has.
Speak for yourself. What's all this crap?
Most people have, yeah. What about it?
That was you.
Uh, I think you might've slipped a cog there, Cap'n Crazypants. I. Have Never. Been. To Kanto.
Not this version of you, no...but in another world, another time, you have.
Wait. Are you talking about the guy I swap places with?
No. That is also you. You are a fraction of a fraction, and I will destroy you.
ALERT! Hostile intent detected. Engaging battle formation!
Come at me, bro!
I don't think he's letting us out of here without a fight!
Your keen grasp of the obvious astounds me, Lana.
How the hell do you know the names of my pokemon?!
Test your strength against me, Manic. Defeat me, and I will tell you.
C'mon, we can beat this guy! Let's show him how we roll!
 
 
Hmph. Type advantages will only get you so far, Manic.
Yeah, but 'so far' seems to be pretty damn far.
Then I'll be leaving. It seems I have much work to do.
Manic, the question!
Right! Hold on there, Chuckles. You have a question to answer.
Hmm. Yes, I suppose I do.
How do you know the names of my pokemon?
It's really quite simple. I have a source of information you cannot possibly fathom. That's how I know that the Manic who 'liberated' Kanto was you, even if you have no memory of it.
Okay, seriously. I'm not even old enough to have done that! I was, like, a fetus back then!
You were never a fetus. You were never even a child.
What? That's ridiculous.
Where did you have your ninth birthday?
...don't remember. That doesn't mean anything, though!
Where were you born? What was your favorite childhood toy? Where are your baby pictures?
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...Manic?
...I...don't remember.
You are a false boy in a false world, fighting in a false war with false pokemon. There was a Manic, once...but that was long ago.
That's a lie!
Of course it is. I am also false...but I will buy my truth. Goodbye, not-Manic. Until next we meet.
The hell is his problem?
Manic? Are you okay?
Want me to chase him down? I bet his face would look better smeared all over the wall!
I've never seen a picture of my younger days.
Doll, you don't have a lot of younger days yet!
Rho-er, listen. My mother should definitely have baby pictures! I mean, she's my mother. What if...
Hold it, hold it!
Buh?
You can't let him get in your head! That's what he wants! So you've never seen your baby pictures. Lots of people haven't! I don't even have baby pictures, does that mean I'm not real? Of course it doesn't! He's a creep who's trying to mess with your mind, let's just ignore him for now!
You think?
CITATION: Awareness of one's presence within an environment does not reduce the need to interact with said environment.
Yeah...yeah, okay. Let's get back to what we were doing. But before we keep going...
We don't have the badge for that yet!
Doesn't matter. The rules only say we can't use it out of combat.
Yeah, and it's an amazing water-type attack!
OPTIMIZED: Water-type attack on ally Priscilla.
Just don't hit me with it, okay?
What's the matter, afraid of getting a little wet?
I'll take a bath if you will.
Whoah, whoah! Just a joke!
Here we are, the basement of a burnt-out tower, in close proximity to three legends.
So, what now?
Let's walk over and say hi.
You outta your freakin' mind?!
What's the worst that could happen?
PROJECTION: Approaching the nearby cluster of legendary pokemon presents a 37% chance of full team annihilation.
IT IS NOT YET TIME.
THE TIME HAS NOT YET COME.
HEAR ME, GEMINI-CHILD. ONLY WHEN YOU KNOW YOURSELF MAY YOU KNOW US. GO.
 
Uh, that seems like a spectacularly bad idea.
Oh, I suppose you're right! Maybe I should play harder to get. Hmph, I noticed it stopped in front of you, though. What makes you so special?
The fact that he's not a freakin' creeper?
There's a lot more to Manic than you'll ever know, weirdo!
Gemini-child...
What? Bah, I can see you'll be no help. Anyway...MORTY! IT'S GONE! YOU CAN GO NOW!
THANK ARCEUS!
Wha-whoah, hey! Stand back!
  
Nicely done...hey, where'd it go?
Dammit! Not again.
You wanted a Koffing?
Ehhh, not especially, but we could use some backup in a pinch.
You're this 'Manic' I've heard of, hmmm?
That's me.
The one who says his catches are vanishing before his eyes...
Afraid so.
I need to go have a talk with Morty. Excuse me, coming through!
Hon, what're we doin' out here?
Just seeing if there's any grass so we can get a catch. Looks like a lost cause, though.
What about Morty?
That Eusine guy is probably gonna talk his ear off. Let's give them a minute while we-OOMPH!
 
Look, you didn't have to-
A trainer, turning down a HM?
No, no. I just don't want you to feel obligated. It was an honest mistake.
Now I know I have to give it to you.
Well, if you insist...
Just take the damn thing already!
Seriously, what are you, Canadian?
Okay, okay! Thanks for the HM, I know it'll be useful.
All right, well, have a good day!
Yoink!
Oooooh.
That's gonna be damn handy against Morty.
Who's using it? Not it!
Haven't decided yet.
Why am I doing this, again?
I've only seen three pokemon in this entire area. The other world already has a Spearow and an Aipom, sooooo...
  
Woo! Our team gets more and more robust!
Actually...
What's on your mind, bossman?
We already have the world's best Scyther on our team, so..."Farrah".
Ohhh, I get it! Very nice!
QUERY: Was the intend to send ally Farrah to the alternate world?
Yeah, and it serves a second purpose, too.
Oh yeah? Like what?
I'm bettin' I know.
Lana, Lilly, Priscilla, Rhonda, Jack, Molly, thanks for sticking with me through all this.
You kiddin'? I'm the only guy here. I'm bound to score some tail if I stick around long enough.
Try anything and I'll burn it off.
Everything but Morty, huh?
I think he's got the right idea. Especially after Eusine is done, I doubt Morty will be happy to see us.
Y'all are overreacting.
I dunno. The government already isn't very happy with me over Grant. By the way, I'm...not bringing him back.
You know you'll get a court-martial.
Not necessarily. Remember, they don't know that I can bring anyone back yet. Once they discover that it's beyond my control, I might actually land an honorable discharge.
Y'think?
Sure! I mean, it's not like I did anything on purpose.
  
Interfacing with unit 5HOCK80T...interface failed.
Eugh. I don't think I like the way this is trending.
Don't follow.
OBSERVATION: Of the three most recent caught pokemon, three have been relocated.
That. We could use some more backup on this side!
Meh! You got us, we can smoke anything comin' at us.
You never know...but you're right, I can't change it, might as well roll with it.
 
Why, yes. Yes it is.
My name is Baoba, and I'm working on setting up a Safari Zone in this region!
Wait, I've heard of those. I think Hoenn and Kanto already have one.
Yeah, and a region like Johto is going without! Can you believe it?
Sucks, but what can you do?
Start my own, that's what!
 
I'll just keep that in mind.
Sweet!
So, who's going to use it?
Uhm.
Lemme guess, none of us can use it.
Wow. I mean, wow.
Is something wrong? Let me see!
According to the instructions here, an Abra can use this, but none of you can.
INFORMATIVE: Advise against using Drain Punch TM on pokemon with poor Attack stat.
Yes, Molly, I'll...keep it in mind.
 
Eeeeugh, I can see that.
Times like this, I'm glad I hover!
You an' me both, hon.
Mind your step!
Yeah, I sorta noticed. Man, that sucks. What're you gonna do about it?
Shame we can't help.
They got lotsa Miltanks around here. What's so special about this one?
Tough break. So, where to now?
Poor Moomoo...
Hmmmm. I have an idea.
Are we going to feed our supply to her?
CAUTION: Current supply of Oran Berries inadequate to cure illness.
I know.
You got an idea, you said?
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Post by Manic on Jul 26, 2019 7:11:57 GMT
Hope you were paying attention! What Varas just revealed to Manic is an important aspect of the overarcing plot. Which begs the question...why does Varas know Manic's story better than Manic does?
At least we finally have a witness to Manic's peculiar situation! Even if it is Eusine, of all people.
To know a man's true character, watch how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
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Post by crimsondoom on Jul 27, 2019 0:31:27 GMT
...wait, Canada exists in this universe?
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Post by Manic on Jul 27, 2019 11:02:16 GMT
...wait, Canada exists in this universe? Why not? America does. even if we call it unova |
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Post by Manic on Jul 27, 2019 11:24:55 GMT
Update #11: Roundabout
QUERY: Why are we seeking refuge?
I don't think we're so much seeking refuge as exploring, Molly. Sometimes you can find useful things in these places.
You mean rob them?
What? No! I mean talk to the farmers and see what's up. Get info. Y'know! Reconnaissance.
Meddle!
Yeah! Meddle.
REMINDER: There are other ways to gain supplies.
Other wa...FFFFFFF-
Hey, Kurt!
Well, it's about damn time!
Right, um. Sorry. Things are kind of weird right now.
Kid, things are always kind of weird! Especially with you around. You're a professional ass-kicker, though, so I forgive you.
Heh, that's Kurt for you.
Wow, kid, your pokemon are getting kinda big!
Huh? They h...oh, you mean Priscilla!
Hi, Kurt!
Yeah, sure. Anyway, here's your pokeballs! Got any more apricorns?
Does an Ursaring shit in the woods? Here, have a half-dozen.
Got it! Come back tomorrow. And try actually DOING it this time!
Okay, team. It's been long enough. Whatever Eusine and Morty have been talking about, they'll be done by now.
If they ain't done, they're at least outta breath.
Yeah, sure, whatever. C'mon, let's move on with our friggin' lives already!
Easy, easy. Though I will be making use of you rather heavily here, Jack. Your dark attacks will be super-effective, and your Normal typing means ghost attacks won't work on you.
Sure sure, Pokemon 101. C'mon already!
Gah!
Can't see shit, cap'n!
Oh, hey! So, uh, this gym has a gimmick.
Yeah, near-total darkness, I noticed.
It gets better.
Define 'better'.
The old ladies holding the candles? When you defeat them, they blow out the candle.
Rude!
Why don't we just grab the candles?
Better idea: let's run and stock up on healing supplies right quick.
That's better.
Manic, that was a not-insubstantial part of our savings.
Isn't it worth it to keep us alive, though? Healing for the win!
No no, don't misunderstand, it was a good idea. Just...be careful, yeah?
Don't worry, I'm acutely aware of our budget restrictions. Besides, between Mr. Game and the Pokeathlon, we can get more cash if we really need to.
Oh yeah, that. The other Manic kinda passed them by.
Hmmm. Wonder why...ah well, let's just get through the gym.
Morty!
Ah, Manic. Just the agent I was hoping to see.
Yeah, I wanted to give you enough time to talk to Eusine.
Well, mission accomplished. He left about an hour ago.
...whoops.
Think nothing of it. Now, let me tell you what I'm going to be saying in my report.
On the subject of Agent Manic's sanity, new factors have come to light that confirm that he is - as best as I can determine - entirely within his right mind. His claims of his pokemon vanishing without a trace have been confirmed by Eusine, who managed to witness one such event.
Phew. Thanks, Morty, I-
Not finished.
Oh. Sorry about that, go ahead.
Further, Manic seems to have no control over the eventual fate of his captured pokemon; some remain, while some vanish, and the construction of his current team seems to suggest that he is getting by as best he can with half of the pokemon most agents would have at their disposal. Because of this, he is to be commended for making the most of limited resources.
That's actually pretty flattering, but I'm just-
Still not finished.
Y'know, I'll just shut up until you say you're done.
It is with great regret that I must advise that Agent Manic be retired.
Wait, what?!
Whatever circumstance causes his pokemon to vanish is enough to cripple his potential performance as an agent. Worse, it depletes Johto of valuable resources. It is the determination of both Eusine and myself that the disappearance of the secret weapon was not a deliberate action, but was instead an unforeseen - and unforeseeable - consequence of Manic's situation. It is my recommendation that he be given a standard military pension, and that he retire as an agent immediately. This concludes my report.
Morty, no! That's not right at all!
How is it not right? Everything I said in the report is entirely accurate.
I can't just retire! There's too much to do!
And you can't just keep going and depleting Johto of useful Pokemon. Isn't what happened to our secret weapon bad enough?
Rrrrrrgh...
Uh oh. I know that look.
Easy there, kiddo!
His NAME is GRANT!
...what do you mean?
Way to go, genius.
Dammit, Manic...
Uhm. I mean, I named him Grant. In memorial.
No one knows more about memorials than me, Manic. There's more here than you're telling me.
Dammit.
Okay, look. Whenever I enter a town for the first time, I...switch worlds, sort of. The pokemon that have vanished here have wound up in the other world. Grant - your 'weapon' - is safe and well in the other world.
Interesting. Another world, you say...
I wouldn't have believed it either, but I also wouldn't have believed that a captured pokemon could disappear without a trace.
Good point. This other world. Tell me more.
It's Johto. It's fundamentally the same as ours, with one major exception: in that world, there is no Genwyn, and there is no war.
Heh. Sounds like a nice place to visit.
It's, uhm. It's definitely got its downsides. The people I know here are a lot different there.
Very well then. Your final task, Agent Manic, is to retrieve the weapon from the other world and bring it here.
I don't exactly have control over the transition, Morty. They end up where they end up.
Regulations state that agents who do not have four gym badges are not eligible for a military pension, Manic. I will not face you until you return the weapon to us.
Asshole.
Ah, great. What now?
Hmmm. I have an idea that might help. Morty, what is your team roster like?
I use the entire Gastly line - one Gastly, two Haunters, and a Gengar.
You have a Gengar?!
Ace of my team! Why will this help?
It's just a theory...for now, I'm going to head out. I'll report back if I work out a solution.
Arceus-speed, agent.
Well, now we've gone and stepped in it.
Seriously. We can't get Grant back unless we face the gym, and we can't face the gym unless we get Grant back!
We're not bringing Grant back.
Obviously.
No, I mean, even if I could, we're not bringing Grant here and giving him to these people. Ever.
Um. Is this a wise idea?
Sugar, you feelin' all right?
Yeah. I said I had an idea that might help, and I meant it.
How's this gonna help us face Morty?
It's not. You're not going to face Morty.
Buh?
Lilly is right, Morty has created a Catch-22. This situation is unsalvageable.
SUPPOSITION: Manic intends to alter the terms of the gym battle.
Correct.
Alter...hon, you aren't talkin' about...?
Manic, we have most of your good Dark type attacks and an immunity!
None of which can help me. Be good for the other Manic, try to help him understand. In the meantime...
  
...and this is the part where we get our answers, yes?
Yes.
Ugh. About time. So, what's the deal with skipping out on Morty?
Hey, wait a minute. Where's Will? And Gail? And Rebecca?
In the box. Now, c'mon, out with it!
Okay, team. Here's the long and short of it.
(Exposition occurs!)
Ba-a-a-astard!
I don't entirely blame him. He's doing his job and he's doing it right, in a real sense.
So you decided to switch worlds...
To challenge this version of Morty, yes. Also, hello, Farrah.
Oh, um, nice to meet you.
Hello-again-Manic!
Daddy!
Kenya and Grant both! And WOW, did you get big, Kenya!
I-was-only-small-because-he-was-keeping-me-from-evolving. You-fixed-that!
Sheesh, the other me has been busy while I've been gone. Well, while we're here, let's see wh-
Oh, fantastic.
I was just about to say that.
Hilarious.
What's your problem, anyway?
Oh, if only you knew. I was just paying the leader of this gym a visit. Turns out she's tending to a sick pokemon, though.
Oh. Well, that's nice of her, I guess.
Yes, where 'nice' means 'idiotic'.
I'm pretty sure all the courier services, farms, electric plants, and other services we've come to enjoy would disagree with you.
Ugh. You, of all people, would say that.
Okay, this is getting old in a hurry. Why do you keep acting like you know me, when we've barely met?
Mmm. I suppose I should tell you a story.
A story, huh? Okay, I'm game.
Once upon a time, there will be a boy. He will live in Hoenn, and he will find himself leaving home to go on his own pokemon journey. He'll have a rather unusual starter pokemon, an Umbreon of unknown origins.
I think you've got your tense wrong.
No, this story takes place ten years in the future. As time goes on, he will discover that his new Umbreon friend has other Eeveelution allies of similarly unknown origins, whom he will gather over the course of his journey. He will find himself beset by a man who seeks to destroy them, as well as other matters like a pair of scientific teams gone awry and a variety of other conundrums.
Okaaaaay...
Most importantly, he will find himself beset by the vengeful spirit of someone he destroyed. That is what a Manic does, after all: a Manic destroys lives.
Okay, wait. I've never destroyed anyone's life. And why do you say "a" Manic, as if there's more than one? Do you mean my other-world counterpart?
I mean every Manic there is, was, and will be. That is what a Manic is. A bringer of great change, and of great ruin. Although the boy in our story won't know it, he had destroyed the life of someone very powerful some time back, and that person wanted revenge. In the end, the boy will be victorious over the vengeful spirit, and his friends will return home.
Well, at least it has a happy ending.
That is only one chapter of your story, Manic.
Wait, wait. So you're saying that's me, ten years in the future. Setting out on my pokemon journey. In Hoenn. With an Umbreon as my starter.
In some ways, not in the slightest. In others, yes, precisely. Only know this: I know you better than you know yourself.
You're going to need the experience.
Okay, I'm seriously gonna light this guy up if he doesn't put a sock in it.
Do try it, Link. I'm sure Chompers would like a word or two with you.
Let him try, I'll send him pa-a-a-acking!
Daddyyyyyy...
Easy, Grant. It's all right. Get out of here, Varas. I want nothing to do with you.
I see no reason why I should care what you want, but I will go for now. Only remember this:
All that I am, all that I ever was or ever will be, exists for one singular purpose, the implicit focus of my existence: you will suffer, Manic. You will wail and gnash your teeth and scream to the gods themselves when my plans reach fruition. I will strike down your friends in front of you. I will force you to watch as I murder your family. And finally - when the time comes - I will watch the color drain from your eyes as I slaughter your pokemon one by one.
Hey, kid. You okay?
...I...
Here, take this. Fishing is relaxing. You should try it!
Yeah...yeah, right. Thanks, I appreciate it.
The Ampharos, I mean.
Oh, uh, right.
You feeling all right? You look like me when I'm just getting my land legs back.
Yeah, just dealing with...stuff right now.
Well, take it easy, okay? Can't be much of a trainer if your head's not in the game.
Good advice. Thanks.
Sorry, don't have one.
Sure, don't sweat it.
Hmmm? I'm not.
Actually, you are. Seriously, you look like you just ran a mile.
Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.
Okay, what the FUCK was that?!
Buh?
Look, I'm no stranger to threats, okay? I've heard stuff. Pretty messed-up stuff. I've been around a bit.
He's right...that wasn't an ordinary threat.
That was...that was a hate-oath, really. I've never heard anything quite like it.
Y-yeah. Sorry. Me neither. I'm a little rattled.
I think we all are! Hell, Grant is hiding in his pokeball and won't come out.
I'm-not-one-to-complain-but-what-the-hell?!
And what was that story about, huh?! Is he some kind of psychic or something?
I don't know. Maybe he's just crazy. I know one thing for sure, though: that was...that was hatred. In its most primal, visceral form. Crazy or not, he despises me with every fiber of his being.
I know. Let's shake this off with something a little more wholesome, shall we?
Y'know, that's not a half-bad idea.
Grant? You want to come out and say hello to the Miltank?
H-hello...
It's okay, she won't hurt you.
I know. She's a nice Moomoo.
Hey. You okay?
So help me, if he's traumatized Grant, I'll peel his skin off and watch him bleed to death.
Good heavens, Manic.
That's enough pets for now, I think. We should get going, Grant.
Okay, bye, Miss Moomoo!
Yyyyes. I'd like that very much, but not this very moment.
No?
The stuff heals 100 HP. Great bargain, but none of my pokemon even have 100 HP at the moment.
Get some fer later, then!
Not now, it'll spoil. Besides, later on, it'll be a smaller chunk of my finances.
Awright, we'll be here when y'all change yer mind!
And I will!
Oh, I almost forgot to mention...I bring intel from the other world.
Is it okay if you tell us?
Yeah, sure. Morty uses the entire Gastly line, including a Gengar.
Morty has a Gengar?! Manic, at these levels...
I know. Believe me, I know. We're going to need to abuse type advantage like crazy. Unfortunately, most attacks that can do that are in the other world.
You know I've got your back, man.
The big two I'm using for this fight are Kenya and...
A-a-a-and?
Grant, can you fight for Daddy? I promise, it won't be too much.
Uh huh! I ain't afraid of no ghost!
Attaboy! But first, we need to train you, get you evolved.
Daddyyyyyy...I don't like it here.
I know, buddy, I know. But this place has Gastly for you to practice on, and they're low-level enough that they can't really hurt you.
Do we have to?
Manic, I hope you have a solution for this.
Are you scared?
Uh huh...
Well, how about a little music? You can't be scared while there's music, right?
Um...okay!
You say you want an evolution, well, you know.
We all want to change the world!
You say it's just your constitution, well, you know
We all want to change the world!
But if you're worried about corruption,
Don't you know that that you can cut it out!
Classic! Don't you know it's gonna be, all right!
All right. All right!
 
You say it's spiritual pollution, well, you know.
We all know it's just a ghost!
You're worried that it's persecution, well, you know.
We still think that you're the most!
But if you want battles without the time to train,
Just stay here a while and spare yourself the pain!
Don't you know it's gonna be, all right!
All right. All right!
You-say-that-you-fear-retribution, well, you-know.
We'll-make-sure-that-you're-all-right.
You-say-you've-made-a-resolution, well, you-know.
We'd-sure-like-help-in-the-fight!
No matter how difficult all of this probably seems,
You're safe if you stay beside Daddy and his team!
Don't you know it's gonna be, all right!
All right. All right!
All right!
Nice! How do you feel?
Bigger! An' stronger! An' I'm not scared anymore!
That's my boy! Now, you think you're ready for the fight with Morty?
Uh huh!
Hey, Manic.
Hmmm?
On the way back...did you ever get an overworld catch in the Ruins for the other world? 'Cause we didn't get one here.
...
...
You totally spaced, huh?
Remind me to tell you about Slendermon sometime.
Do I even want to know?
Ehhh, probably not.
  
Well, poop.
That was...accidental?
Oh, right! This is new for you. Yeah, that happens sometimes.
Then I wound up here by accident...
Oh, no. I sent you here quite deliberately.
Why-would-you-do-something-like-that?
Simple. Molly, my Scyther, is in the other world. I needed a powerhouse in this one, and Farrah fits the bill.
Oh, I'm...I'm not so strong...
Hush, you are too. I bet when we train, you'll wreck anything we fight.
Why not give her a chance to prove it?
Not a bad idea. It's training time!
(Hee hee...)
(Later...and I do mean a LOT later...)
 
I think we're ready now.
Let's get in there and get that badge!
I'm-happy-to-help-in-any-way-I-can!
That's good, Kenya...because I'll principally be relying on you and Grant. Everyone else is backup, but can probably do some real damage in their own right in a pinch.
Not-that-I'm-complaining, but-why-us?
 
You two have the only super-effective attacks on the team, and your Normal typing will make ghost moves ineffective. Even so, I want you to hit hard and fast. Ghosts are tricky, as you well know. Give them a chance, and they'll surprise us.
Understood. So, now we're ready, yes?
...almost.
Wow. Buying enough Awakenings?
That might be overkill...
Think hard. Do we know a Gastly?
Of course. Gail is still in the box.
Mmm-hmmm. And what's one of her favorite tricks?
Peekaboo!
Ohhhh yeah. Hypnosis.
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Post by Manic on Jul 27, 2019 11:34:43 GMT
Well! If you thought things were going well, this update is a fine remedy to that. Sure, we've got an evolved Kenya and an evolved Grant to deal with Morty, but we've also got a War World Morty that refuses to battle, and Varas...
Varas doesn't just know about both worlds. Or both Manics. He knows about the other stories. It's reasonable to say that when it comes to information, he has a massive lead on Manic. Whatever his source is, it's left Varas well-armed, and - as proven in this update - Varas absolutely despises Manic with a burning passion.
Keep reading, there's a lot more! (Also, hope folks enjoyed the Beatles!)
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Post by crimsondoom on Jul 27, 2019 18:01:23 GMT
...wait, Canada exists in this universe? Why not? America does. even if we call it unovaI had always assumed, since America and South America were mentioned by name in Red and Blue but then never again thereafter, that having those locations was just an example of Early-Installment Weirdness.
More topically, I had forgotten just how unnerving Varas was. Even political figures don't usually get the kind of hate Varas has towards Manic.
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Post by Manic on Jul 29, 2019 5:17:46 GMT
Update #12: Motivation - vs. Morty
All right, team. We're clear on what we're going here, right?
Yeah, we're here to stomp Morty's team and get the badge! Question, though: How will this help you in the other world?
Simple. I don't have to have every Fog Badge. I just have to have a Fog Badge. So long as I have this one, I can show it wherever it needs to be shown.
What about our Ma-a-a-anic, though?
I have a theory on that. The things I have seem to carry over. If I have a Fog Badge in my carrying case, something tells me that he will, too.
What's the theory based on?
Hoping like hell. Because if that doesn't work, we have a problem.
A single candlelight flickers in my dreary existence, a guttering flame to give brief light to my meaningless life.
Uh...what?
Two souls pass like ships in the sea, seeing one another at a distance, never coming into contact, their potential unrealized.
Oh, Arceus. Is this what I think it is?
Hey, man. You all right?
Suicune alone can rescue me from this dreary tomb, this unlife, and bring meaning to this endless, aching void that is my soul.
He certainly does seem, um, unhappy.
 
Sequestered away from all but the most transitive of light, I have trained myself for years in preparation for the meeting with the being that will create a purpose for my presence on this world...
...right.
Kept away from other children during my youth, I traded the solace of others' company for a deeper, greater insight into the cosmic mysteries...it has brought me enlightenment, but no joy...
Arceus preserve me...
Some day soon, Suicune will make its choice...it will choose one who is best suited to walk with it, to keep it company throughout its endless voyage in our world...
WILL YOU SHUT UP?
...what?
This gloomy doomsaying is getting on my last damn nerve! Nobody's forced you to stay down here! Get out and get some sun, you look like a vampire!
You want me to abandon my training now?
Suicune is infinitely more likely to choose Eusine than you. I'm just here to win the badge, but your emo whining is like fingernails on the chalkboard of my mind!
Well, since you put it that way...
All right. Kenya, you lead us off, all right? Stick to the plan and we should be okay.
Simple-enough!
Don't get cocky, that was just the appetizer. Here comes the main course, part 1! Keep on that Pursuit!
Here, little-ghost-things. You-can't-escape-from-Kenya, hee-hee!
Death awaits us all...you, me, your pokemon, my pokemon...it is our constant companion.
Do we have to talk while we battle? Seriously?
Haunter, demonstrate to them the slow march of time that inexorably guides us to our graves.
Wait. Did he just do what I think he did?
Wait, doesn't-Curse-come-with-a-drawback-for-ghosts?
My team has transcended the boundaries of death itself, returning to the afterlife means nothing to them.
Okay, seriously, I get the whole emo kid thing, but are you actually trying to win here?
I may have lost my Haunter, but your Fearow is being dragged to her demise. See how the life leaves her with each passing moment.
You do realize I can just switch her out, right? And that ends the Curse? Pokeballs cure any transitory conditions, and that curse is super-transitory.
None of us can avoid our final end, not a single one. Gengar, show them what I mean...
Maybe not, but I can put it off for a while! Grant, it's your turn to shine!
I won't let you down, Daddy!
Gotcha! I got him, Daddy! Did you see?
I sure did, Gran...uh oh.
You will succumb to the entropy that erodes us all. Even your greatest efforts are as nothing before that primal force.
Oh boy. Brace yourself, Grant. I don't know what's coming, but it's probably gonna sting!
Okay! I'm ready when you are, mister ghost!
What, really?
You can no longer escape. Surely, you now understand the futility of trying to evade the inevitable.
So, is this guy high, or drunk, or what?
Whatever he is, he sure is depressing.
Uh, surely you understand the implications of your Gengar's berry restoring it to half health?
What do you mean?
Grant, this thing is the epitome of death and entropy. It thrives on darkness. Delve into its mind and show it your light!
Good job! I knew you could do it!
Yaaaaaay! Did you see me? Did you?
I sure did! I'm proud of you.
Ugh, this is getting on my nerves. Don't you understand? None of this has any meaning, in the end. In the river of time, we're like tiny motes of dust, infinitesimal enough not to exist at all.
Well, if you want to surrender, I won't stop you.
With one Haunter?
You must be taught to see the world as I see it. What use is enlightenment if it isn't shared?
You think so, huh? Why not try to see the world as I see it? You see a system constantly breaking down, being destroyed, devoid of meaning and purpose.
Yes! Yes, that's it! You do understand!
 
Just because I understand, that doesn't mean I agree! Yes, death will come for us all. That's what makes our lives so important!
I may fa-a-a-all someday, but I have a lot to do before then.
You're every bit as paralyzed as your Haunter, held back by this morose moping. You only get one life, and you're squandering yours focusing on its end!
Then you suggest that I ignore the truth that stares me in the face? You think I should skip merrily along without a thought in my head, heedless of death's looming gaze?
  
No, but it's possible to be cognizant of death without losing your focus on the life you have. If you lose your focus on life, well. You can see what happens.
This is impossible...how can life defeat death?
It can't. In the end, you're right; we're all destined for the grave. But it can replace it in importance.
Our deaths are in the future, but we can only live in the present.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Apparently! Can we can the feel-good lecture and take the badge, already? Seriously, I can feel my balls retreating here.
Thanks. For crying out loud, Link!
We get it! Everyone gets it. And if someone doesn't get it by now, they're probably not going to.
What's your problem?
Um...if no one minds, I'm in favor of getting out of here too.
Me too. I don't like it here!
Just drop the after-school special bit and let's get out of here, okay? This place gives me the creeps something wicked.
Fine, fine. Killjoy.
Oh, right. I really should teach that to someone, shouldn't I?
Perhaps someone who's in desperate need of a decent attack?
Your hints are as subtle as a sledgehammer to the forehead, Grace.
I just don't want to leave any room for error on this one.
Also, here's the gym's TM.
Oooooooh. Shiny.
Okay, seriously, you have ten seconds before I bug out of here.
Bug?
Yeah, you know. Before I leave.
Okay, okay. Let's get going. Scaredy-mink.
(Later...)
Okay, team. You ready for a Steel gym?
No, and neither are you.
Uh, wanna run that by me again?
The Ampharos, remember?
Right! I got so focused on the Morty fight that I forgot all about it. Hmmm, it's at the top of the lighthouse, right?
I guess? Maybe. I don't know. Don't listen to me.
Uh huh. Well, on that note...
 
That's fine, I'll take the elevator.
No you won't.
Er, why exactly is that?
Because the Ampharos that powers the lighthouse also powers the elevator.
Brilliant. Which means we fight our way up, I bet.
Yeah, but watch it. There are a lot of trainers in your way!
I don't suppose they'd move aside if I said I wanted to see Jasmine?
That would be a good way to get them even more in your way. Lots of fanboys up there.
Okay, team. Everybody take turns fighting, swap out if you're too tired or significantly hurt. We've got a team of six, we should be able to do this.
Let's kick some butt! Take it easy, we'll get there. Don't feel like you have to overuse me. We'll be fine. Slow and steady wins the race. How come we can't just fly up the side? Because-Daddy-can't-fly-and-Jasmine-won't-understand-us.
Wow. Check out the view!
I think I can see New Bark from here!
Really?
Of course not. Just trying to have a little fun with this.
You're-just-mad-because-you-got-taken-out-after-the-first-fight.
Hey, c'mon, lay off. Link had a pretty tough match-up.
We'll all level in due time. We just need to keep our eyes on the goal.
Finally!
Oh, hello. I didn't see you there. WIPE YOUR FEET!
Ack! Right! Sorry! There, see? Feet wiped.
Poor Amphy here is sick, so I've been taking care of him. Poor dear, he works so hard. SO NO GYM CHALLENGES NOW, CAPISCE?!
Gah! I get it, I get it! Is there any way I can help? I really need to get that next badge.
  
UNLESS YOU CAN CURE HIM YOURSELF!
What's your deal, anyway?
What do you mean? I'm perfectly normal. ARE YOU MAD?!
You seem to start off perfectly normal, then it's like a crazed Primeape seizes control of your brain!
She's scary!
I'm with you on that one, kid!
I-think-there's-something-wrong-with-her. I-hope-that-Ampharos-isn't-contagious!
I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about. Are you feeling all right? I do hope you aren't unwell. WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE?!
Uh, right. You know, I think I'll pick up two doses of medicine in Cianwood.
Is she done yet?
That girl has problems...
Okay, bye! Um...how do I get down?
Oh, of course! How silly of me. I'll turn on the auxiliary power. There isn't much, but if you're willing to help poor Amphy, I'll do what I can! NOW GO BEFORE I THROW YOU OFF!
I think I peed a little.
Um, too much information.
Thank goodness, a decent attack at last!
I didn't actually know you could use this until after the fight with Morty.
You didn't use this HM on me because you didn't know I could learn it?!
When did you bring up the topic?
It's true, you never said a word. I didn't know either.
For real. You want something in life, you've gotta ask for it!
...fair enough, my mistake. Now, shall we be off?
Sounds good to me!
Just to double-check, any chance I could catch a lift to Cianwood?
Captain's drunk.
Oh, you wacky deus ex machina, you.
 
Okay, let's see here.
According to this map, we're going to sail south, then west. We'll pass by the 'Whirl Islands' on the way.
Are we gonna stop off there?
Can't think of a reason why we would.
I dunno, how about some new catches?
Hmmm. New catches. This is technically part of the new route, isn't it?
Your map says it is.
Catching pokemon is boring, though!
There's a pretty good chance we'll just wind up with a Magikarp, but maybe we'll get lucky and land a Krabby.
Okay, fine...
Don't pout, or your face will stay that way.
WHAT.
Okay, that is neither a Magikarp nor a Krabby.
Dude, that's a Staryu! That's stupid-rare! Okay, everyone chill, take it easy. We need to hit it - gently - and then...
C'mon now, I won't hurt you very much, just enough to weaken you.
Wait for it...NOW! *click* Bam!
 
YES!
Oh, uh...yay! That's good, right?
You'd better believe that's good!
He - she? - will certainly be an asset to the team.
A good, dedicated water type isn't ba-a-a-ad to have at all.
And they're super-rare on this route! Man, am I lucky!
Uh...
Uh-ohhhhh!
Way-to-go.
What? What's wrong?
So, uh, what was its name again?
Lucky, wh...
...uuuuuunny!
Yes, Grant. Daddy is very funny sometimes, isn't he?
I can't believe - how could I be so -
Take it easy! Relax. We still have someone that can use Surf.
And I already have it learned.
Ffff...fine. Arceus, save me from myself...
Hey, uh, Manic? Any chance I could hide out in the ball for this part?
Oh, right. Yeah, sure, no sweat. *pchoo* Anybody else? No? Okay, let's get going.
A new route? In the middle of the water?
It certainly seems that way. Honestly, humans and their arbitrary need to separate things into 'routes'.
I'm-glad-I-never-have-to-worry-about-things-like-that! I-just-figure-out-where-I-want-to-go-and-I-go-there!
Well, regardless of that, it means I get a new catch. Fishing time again! Again, probably a Tentacool or a Magikarp, but I might as well get it out of the way, right?
Well, if you think that's best, who am I to second-guess you?
Wow, this one's a bit of a fighter - Claire, help me with this!
I've got it!
  
It looks like the other world gets both of the new water catches.
Eeeegh. Sorry about that. Even so, we do still have Grace!
Uh huh! I wouldn't trade Miss Grace for all the water catches!
That's very sweet, thank you.
Plus, we also have electric covered already. So I guess it's not so bad.
Are we there yet?
Nope, still watery doom all around. You'd better stay inside.
Check!
Okay, team. Looks like we're gonna shift again. Everyone be good, help my counterpart through th-woooo...
Well, he's no fun, he passed right out.
*sigh* Someone pick him up, we'll have to carry him.
He looks like shit. Better get him to a center.
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Post by Manic on Jul 29, 2019 5:25:39 GMT
Whew. Meet Peace-World Morty, who makes The Smiths look upbeat! Meet Peace-World Jasmine, who has more issues than Time/Life! And meet Lucky, victim of naming shenanigans!
At least Manic has the sense not to fall for any of that dreary mopey whining. And at least Link is honest enough to cut through all the flowery crap.
As for Manic...why did he pass out upon shifting back to Cianwood? One of those little mysteries...what do you think?
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Post by truezero2 on Jul 29, 2019 6:21:24 GMT
I can't remember what the actual reason was, but I'll go with 'Peace!Manic gets seasick and that doesn't transfer over.'
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