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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Oct 23, 2023 22:23:05 GMT
Sue very rarely battled with Koda. Most of Sue’s missions before his dismissal did not require battling. And, when that was necessary…
Well, the two made frequent use of status moves and status afflicting attacks. Why risk Koda’s well being when Susanna could just handle the other human once their partner was less able to battle?
Well, all of that was great, but it wouldn’t do much for their new debut in the contest scene. Honestly, Sue still wasn’t sure what aesthetic he wanted to lean into. People didn’t go with such strict notions as “cool” or “cute” for contests much, sure, but it was still good to have a theme! All art needed a base idea behind it.
So, that’s what today’s dojo visit was all about.
Koda perched sweetly on Susanna’s knee as the man sat cross-legged in the middle of their rented room. The psychic type fluttered his wings on occasion. “I think don’t think I could pull off tough.”
Susanna nodded. “Yeah, we’re not exactly tough looking.”
“Cool seems out of the question, too…”
“I dunno, I think your Gust attack is pretty cool looking,” Susanna offered. “But, more than anything, you’re very cute, you know.”
“... Really?” Koda giggled. “Oh, gosh, am I? I mean, I use Attract okay, but… It’s just a move, you know?”
“Mm, maybe Unaware’s more than just your ability.” The coordinator scratched under his starter’s chin. “Let’s see your Flatter! Maybe we can come up with some ideas based off that and Confusion.”
“Okay!” The psychic type fluttered into the air, eager to obey Sue.
The room trained well together. The whole spaces was alight with psychic energy and the heart-shaped energy of various moves.
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Post by Gardeon on Oct 24, 2023 1:00:48 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Oct 30, 2023 13:35:29 GMT
The last visit to the dojo had been very pleasant. Susanna hoped that Koda would come to enjoy battling as his strength grew. It could be something else for them to bond over! This visit’s agenda was practicing with a particular move the coordinator felt would be very beneficial to his woobat.
“So, you know there are pokemon much stronger than you,” Susanna began. “For now, anyways.”
“Uh-huh!” Koda agreed, resting on a wooden perch.
“That doesn’t have to be a problem. You’ve got Endeavor, you know.”
The psychic type’s little mouth pursed. “I don’t think I want to use that in a contest. Would it even work well…?”
“Maybe. Depends on the theme. But, I meant for battles.” He grinned. “That’s a part of most contests, you know. Plus, I think we’ll have fun doing it just during our free time.”
The little blue pokemon flew over, considering his partner’s words. “Oh, yeah. Weakening someone down to my level would be good, huh?”
“Yep!” Sue nodded. “Now, let’s practice!”
“... How?”
“... Good point. Uh, Gust it is for today, then!”
That the woobat could do happily! With a flutter of tiny black wings, the room was alive with whipped, powerful air!
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Post by Arcanine on Oct 31, 2023 2:16:37 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Nov 6, 2023 15:55:36 GMT
“Alright, Koda. Since we’ve added a new member to our team, we’ll have to look after him.” The coordinator felt light as a feather. Really, things were going his way for once! A new pokemon… A new pokemon on his team! A new friend forever and ever…
Oh, he’d take excellent care of the new kid! That little pup would never be lonely or starved for activity! Hikes, battles, contests, musicals—they’d do it all! Together!
Koda, meanwhile, merely smiled back as Sue got caught up in his fantasies of newly expanded trainer life. “... But, he’s bigger than I am.”
Susanna was brought back to reality by this. “Well, that’s true. But, you’re stronger! So, you have to look after him, you know? Like I look after you!”
“Oh, okay!”
“So, let’s practice your Confusion.” A beat. “Oh, and Odor Sleuth. I don’t think you’re bad at aiming, but you can never be too careful.”
“You got it!”
Sue watched proudly as psychic energy struck the training dummy. Once the two got closer in level, he was just going to have to arrange for a double battle with them!
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Post by Gardeon on Nov 6, 2023 16:07:31 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Nov 13, 2023 15:21:55 GMT
“So… This attack does more damage if your opponent has already taken damage that turn,” Susanna read aloud, tilting his head. His pale hair tilted to one side as he did such. With his well-moisturized, leathery wings beating, the woobat hovered near his partner’s head. “... I don’t think I’m fast enough to attack twice in one turn,” Koda admitted. Susanna shook his head. “You don’t have to be!” He smiled, thin lips parting to reveal white teeth. “You’ve got a teammate now! So, this’ll be good in a double battle.” “... Oh, I’ve never done one of those!” Koda fluttered his wings at the new thought. “I wanna do one!” “We will,” Sue promised with a nod, “But, for now, let’s try out Assurance on the training dummies, huh?” Gathering his nerves, Koda flew at the wooden figure. He slammed a leathery wing against the figure and looked to Sue for approval after. The coating of dark-type energy that helped him carry out the move tingled and was decidedly foreign, but it didn’t hurt. At least, it didn’t hurt him nearly as much as a real dark-type move would. What a shame real dark-type moves weren’t this tolerable. Oh well! He could keep training here! Next time, he could use this with that new furfrou! Or, maybe even in a contest! TRAINING KODA THE WOOBAT.
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Post by Arcanine on Nov 13, 2023 16:29:55 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Nov 20, 2023 23:18:45 GMT
Today’s trip to the dojo was less about active training and more about familiarizing himself with Koda’s capabilities. The fuzz bucket sat comfortably in the man’s lab, chattering with contentment as Sue carefully worked his fingers over the woobat’s leathery wings. Each of the man’s calloused fingers were covered with oil. He worked the hydrating liquid into the wings. Honestly, he took better care of his starter than he did himself. But, considering so much of his own happiness rode upon Koda being well… It was a worthy exchange, surely. “You remember how to use Flatter, right?” Sue asked as he wiped his hands on a towel. “Perch on my knee. I’ve got to detangle your fur.” The psychic type did as asked, sitting atop Sue’s knee and puffing his little chest out. The tug of the comb hurt a little, but he knew it would help in the end. “I remember!” “Good, good. With your ability, it’s really a boon for us.” The man nodded, pulling out the brush. “Can you use it?” “Your hair is sooo pretty!” Koda wiggled his little nose, beaming up at the trainer behind his shaggy bangs. “... I’ll admit, it took me off guard, but I’m not confused.” He frowned. “I wonder if it doesn’t work on me because I’m a human…? Or, maybe because we’ve known each other for so long your flattery is just nice instead of disorienting. Your sincerity would probably really confuse some pokemon…” “My ability’s Unaware, right?” Koda flew into the air, using a little Gust to blow away all of the spare fluff that had been shed during his grooming. “We’ve just gotta battle then!” “If you’re comfortable with it.” Susanna grinned. “Nice move! I wonder what else you’ll learn as you get stronger…” TRAINING KODA THE WOOBAT.
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Post by Haunter on Nov 20, 2023 23:33:42 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Nov 27, 2023 16:39:55 GMT
Despite there now being three pokemon on the team, Koda found that it was always him in the dojo. Why was that? For the newest member, it made sense. Brock could hardly make himself stay awake long enough to do much more than eat and be groomed. Susanna chalked it up to the zigzagoon still being a baby. The excuse was more or less the same with Eugene. Koda didn’t mind it. But, for once, he did question his trainer’s choices, however briefly. Was this what all trainers did…? Then again, not all trainers would so carefully consider their pokemon. Maybe that was the trade-off. Oh well. Understanding others was difficult. At any rate, Koda listened intent as Susanna explained the goal of today’s mission. “Confusion’s a really good move for you,” Susanna explained. “On top of the…” He paused. “Oh, the acronym was… Anyways, on top of it suiting you on account of your typing, it has a chance to confuse whoever you hit with it.” “Even a dark type?” Koda asked. “Er, no,” Susanna confessed. “But, you said dark types a real issue for me,” Koda added. Susanna waved his hand. “We’ll figure something out for that sooner or later. Right now, Let’s just practice your confusion.” He gestured to the training dummies. “Try giving these a rattle with that super powerful mind of yours.” His tongue poked out with effort, but Koda managed to rattle the first training dummy really well! Then, he targeted the next one! Giggling in delight, he continued to do so to the others. TRAINING KODA THE WOOBAT
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Post by Arcanine on Nov 27, 2023 22:12:50 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Dec 4, 2023 15:38:32 GMT
In a rare turn of events, today’s visit to the dojo included a new face. While Koda did excellent everytime, Susanna was beginning to run out of ideas on what they could perfect for what the psychic type already had available. Furthermore, there was a new addition to the team: Brock the Shulian zigzagoon. The fluffy furred pokemon let out a little yawn as Susanna deposited him onto the wooden floor. His well-trimmed claws barely clacked on the polished floor. Only vaguely interested in his surroundings, he smacked his lips as he surveyed it all. Then, with nothing else to interest him, he looked up at Susanna. Why had he been awakened? Was he being brushed? Was it lunchtime? Susanna squatted down, petting the little fairy type. “Hey, buddy! It’s time for training. We’ve got to get you ready for the next time there’s a contest!” He grinned. “You’ve got a nice, unique move on you, you know! Sleep Talk!” Brock tilted his head. “Huh?” “Just… close your eyes and go to sleep, huh?” As if it was that easy! Not even he could go to sleep on command. The zigzagoon let out a little grumbling noise. Realizing the issue, Susanna sighed and scooped up the pastel pokemon. He began rocking the hatchling, humming a little lullaby under his breath. “Hm-hm-hmmm… don’t you cry… hm-hm-hmmm… gonna buy…” After a few minutes of walking, rocking, and singing to the pokemon, he was asleep. Susanna smiled proudly and carefully placed the zigzagoon down. Then, he called out: “Sleep Talk!” Without awakening, Brock rolled to his paws and used Tackle on the air. He snorted, stumbled, and finally blinked his eyes open. “Huh?” “Good boy!” Susanna praised. TRAINING BROCK THE SHULIAN ZIGZAGOON
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Post by Gardeon on Dec 5, 2023 0:36:36 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Dec 11, 2023 14:52:02 GMT
It was him and Koda again. Other trainers might have gotten bored with the monotony. Not Susanna! And, not Koda! For nearly a decade now, the two had been together. And, if it was up to Susanna, there would be many, many decades more. “Alright, buddy, let’s try that Gust again!” Koda took to the air, flapping furiously. Sue’s pale hair whipped around him. He grinned at the ever-increasing might of his precious starter. Sure, they weren’t the strongest around (yet?) but the little psychic type sure wasn’t a pushover anymore. “That talk we had the other day got me thinking,” Sue confessed. “What if we took on a gym? We’ve got Mom to look after and an expanding team. Gym battles are good for trainers. So, why not us?” Koda perked up. “Mm, okay! What’s the first gym?” Sue grimaced. “... Dark type.” The bat pouted. “But, you said I’m not good against dark types!” “I know! Which is why we gotta train you up…” Susanna grimaced. “Or, maybe get more teammates to carry us through that first challenge.” A sense of melancholy fell over the two. Susanna and Koda had never been apart since they became trainer and starter. The little woobat considered their options before fluffing up a little. “I’ll just get stronger,” he insisted. “Way stronger!” Susanna smiled. “I’ll do everything I can to help. Maybe we’ll try saving up for a new move at a tutor? For now, let’s see that Gust again!” And, the flying type did as asked. The room was alive with whipping whirlwinds! TRAINING KODA THE WOOBAT
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