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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Feb 5, 2024 19:12:59 GMT
It was time for another dojo session with Minilla! Today’s goal was to strategize for their distant gym battle prospects as well as figure out the best way to use Minilla’s ability. “We’ve got to get you to level fifteen before you evolve,” Sue decided, looking over his notes. “You get Tackle then, which’ll put another move on your set and save us a few tokens.” He gestured to the picture he’d pasted into his notebook. “There’s a few ways to evolve you. We’ll figure out what’s less taxing on you.” “I can handle evolution,” Minilla argued. “At least, I’m pretty sure I could…” The feebas had, after all, never evolved before. He tilted in the water, thoughtful. If only he’d had a chance to ask his mother was evolving was like. Maybe the next time he saw her, he’d bring the issue up. Sue nodded. “If you’re sure, buddy… Well, after that, I wanna save up to get you a razor fang. Between that and your ability turning into Competitive when you evolve, you’ll be a total beast!” “Aren’t you planning a little far ahead?” Minilla asked. “Not at all!” Sue waved his hand. “I mean, don’t get me wrong, Oblivious is a really good ability. You aren’t affected by things that can infatuate other pokemon and you can’t be taunted! Since some coordinators use pokemon with the Cute Charm ability, you’d be really handy even as is… But, the real problem is your limited move pool.” The feebas would have raised a brow if he could. “That’s it? You’re not evolving me because of how I look?” “What? No! You’re my precious pokemon! You’re gorgeous to me no matter what!” If it was anyone but Sue, Minilla might have doubted it. But, the man was very serious about his commitment to the team. So, pleased but embarrassed by the man’s earnestness, the feebas let it drop. “I see. Well, I’ll do what I can.” “That’s all I can ask!” Sue insisted. “Okay, enough chatter! Let’s try out that Splash attack! I’m sure it’ll turn into Tackle soon enough!” Rolling his eyes at the man, the feebas nonetheless obeyed. The Splash was unimpressive as ever. TRAINING MINILLA THE FEEBAS
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Post by Arcanine on Feb 6, 2024 19:07:47 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Feb 13, 2024 0:58:45 GMT
“We’re halfway there!” Brock looked up. “Halfway there to what?” The pale haired man squatted down to the zigzagoon’s level. “To you being the right level.” The fairy type’s ear twitched. “Oh, right… The gym thing.” He let out a tired sigh, already disinterested in Sue’s ambitions. The coordinator rarely asked much of the zigzagoon, though, so he would put up with this little practice session. Besides, halfway to a goal didn’t mean close. And, gaining experience as a pokemon got stronger could only get harder and harder. Sue squished the Shulian zigzagoon’s blue cheeks. “Yes, the gym thing! You’ll be perfect for it! That Disarming Voice of yours… And, once we save up for Rest, you’ll be perfect!” Brock perked up. “Using rest sounds nice… Taking a nap in the middle of a match.” “We won’t even have to get chesto berries for you, either,” Susanna sing-songed. “With Sleep Talk, you can use any move! I’ll have to figure out a different item for you.” “... You’re making a nap sound like work!” Brock complained. “Oh, my bad!” Sue waved his arms. “Here, just try using your Disarming Voice. That’s easy, right?” Grumbling before he set off his destructive melody, the zigzagoon showed off his strength against the training dummies. TRAINING BROCK THE SHULIAN ZIGZAGOON
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Post by Haunter on Feb 13, 2024 15:48:38 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Feb 20, 2024 0:13:24 GMT
Mimic was an incredible move, Susanna realized. It wasn’t as full of a commitment as Sketch. In the right circumstances, he could see its use turning the tides in battle. So, naturally, that was the move he planned to train Eugene to use today. “Most of your moves are physical,” Susanna explained as the furfrou and the feebas waited by the water. “So, Tickle would be great for you to borrow in a double battle. It reduces your opponent’s physical attack and physical defense at the same time! And, your ability already helps you with physical defense!” “If we both used it, that’d be real difficult,” Minilla observed. “Exactly! I’d love if you two could get along! You could complement each other well in battle!” Eugene’s tail wagged. “Sure! If you say so!” He turned to the feebas. The water type used Tickle on Eugene. And, in turn, Eugene Mimicked Tickle! Now, they both had it! At once, Eugene used it on Minilla. The fish giggled, not used to having his move used on himself. Susanna stood by proudly. Little by little, they were getting stronger. Maybe he should consider evolving Minilla next. It was a pity that Eugene didn’t have an evolution of his own. Maybe he should get an item soon to compensate for that? TRAINING EUGENE THE FURFROU
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Post by Arcanine on Feb 20, 2024 1:57:00 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Feb 26, 2024 16:50:08 GMT
A milcery…! Susanna looked admiringly on the newest addition to his team. The pristine blot of custard-yellow formed her shape. She was jovial, getting along well with Cupid and Koda. Venus was chatty. Susanna liked that. All pokemon ought to be this social. “Let’s see… Aromatic Mist and Baby-Doll eyes,” he noted. “Huh. You’d be pretty good in a double battle.” “Would I? That’s a relief,” Venus supplied. “Battling alone sounds intolerable… How boring!” “Actually, with Cupid’s Withdraw… You two could set him up nice.” Susanna grinned. “Why don’t you two practice together today?” He gestured ahead. “Go ahead. Cupid, use Withdraw. Then, Venus, use Aromatic Mist on him. After that… Gene, could you try using Tackle on Cupid once Venus uses Baby-Doll eyes on you?” All three pokemon agreed easily. The applin retreated further into his fruity shell. The milcery worked her magic, making him more defensively capable at the same time that she lowered Eugene’s will to attack. The furfrou then attacked his teammate. “Huh, that didn’t hurt as much as I anticipated,” Cupid confessed. Venus preened. “Naturally! And, look at this!” She floated over, placing a quick peck on Eugene’s cheek. The furfrou wobbled as she looked on with pride. “My Sweet Kiss can cover whatever issues my other moves won’t!” “You make great support!” Susanna praised. “You’re amazing, Venus!” “Tell me something I don’t know!” she said with a giggle. TRAINING VENUS THE MILCERY
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Post by Gardeon on Feb 26, 2024 17:55:14 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Mar 5, 2024 2:02:43 GMT
It was pretty cute how attached Cola was to Nightingale. The cubchoo clung onto the happiny’s arm with both paws. The pink pokemon, in turn, was content to drag along her icy companion as she chatted up Sue’s other pokemon. Who knew that what the cubchoo needed to gain confidence was the companionship of a sweetheart like Nightingale.
She was just impossible to get down! No matter what went wrong (Susanna tried to let very little go wrong.) she just powered through. Her flippant and comforting words were just what Cola needed to hear.
“Hey, Nightingale, Cola,” the coordinator called out. “What do you say to showing me Cola’s strongest move? I know he’s only got a few, but I’d like to see them in action.”
The happiny turned, processed Sue’s words, and then turned to the cubchoo. “You heard him, Cola! Let’s see what you’ve got!”
The cubchoo hesitated. “Uh…”
“C’mon! Show me your best Growl! A real scary sound!”
The Growl that the cubchoo produced was more of a wet gurgle. It was more concerning than scary. Nightingale threw up her free arm in praise regardless.
“Excellent! Now, hm… I guess, your Avalanche?”
Adeen looked over, forgetting her chat with Eugene about how to use the Ember he’d Mimic-ed from her. “In here? No, don’t use that!”
Alas, it was too late! A flurry of snow flooded the room. The cubchoo dug his way out first, dragging Nightingale after him. Minilla followed after, hissing about the cold. Eugene and Adeen joined the surface after, Susanna crawling after.
He chuckled. “Eheh… I don’t think we’re getting the deposit back for this training session… But, great job, Cola! Incredible work!”
TRAINING COLA THE CUBCHOO
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Post by Gardeon on Mar 5, 2024 2:07:27 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Mar 11, 2024 19:12:39 GMT
“He’s a little interested in music. Maybe if you sing with him, he’ll have more fun!” That had been Sue’s request to Adeen for today’s visit to the dojo. Ever passive, Brock lounged to the side. He drifted between sleep and wakefulness. Adeen tried hard not to judge others, but the pokemon was woefully slothful. Yes, she preferred singing herself, but she wasn’t afraid to put in the work with her Bite attack if needed. So, trotting over, she nosed the drowsy fairy type. “Brock! How about a jam session?” He grunted, cracking one eye open for her. “... Huh?” The growlithe’s tail wagged as she sat down beside him. “Let’s make music together! We can both sing, so, you know!” For a moment, the zigzagoon considered her words. He pushed himself up into sitting. “Fine.” With that, he used Disarming Voice, aiming his melodies away from her. Adeen lifted her head, Howling along. This wasn’t the most efficient use of the dojo, but it was fun and she was doing what Susanna asked of her. Maybe she’d be taken along for a gym or a contest soon if she got stronger? She knew Sue had already selected his companions for his first gym challenge, but contests’ themes could make her more suitable than the others… So, with hope swelling in her heart, the growlithe jumped to her paws and belted out a mighty Roar. Brock grunted, ceasing his singing. “You’re too loud.” … Ugh, he was such a killjoy. TRAINING ADEEN THE GROWLITHE
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Post by Haunter on Mar 11, 2024 19:40:15 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Mar 25, 2024 15:21:46 GMT
Susanna knew he was going to have to get a bigger place soon. His little apartment wasn’t a suitable habitat for his expanding team, nevermind the fact that he had his mother to consider now. The man couldn’t help it, though. Pokemon were wonderful. They were loyal companions who stayed by their trainer’s side. If only every creature were so noble… No matter. His focus would return to his newest acquisition: a darling rockruff pup. She was a Shulian variant, which Sue found just darling. So what if she was a little smaller than average? So what if she looked a little sad? He could make her happy. He could appreciate her. He tickled under her chin. Midna ate up the attention, fluffy tail wagging with joy. Despite this clear indicator of her happiness, her expression remained pitiful. Poor thing, Susanna thought. “Alright, girl. Let’s see what you’ve got. How about Tackle and Leer? A nice easy start.” The pup perked one ear a little higher, confirming what he’d asked. She turned to the training dummy, wiggling her hips as she aimed. Her lavender eyes flashed with a striking Leer. Then, she pounced! Her Tackle was not yet powerful. All she managed was to throw herself against the training dummy. There was no sign of damage yet. Sue praised her all the same. “Good work, girl!” She drank in his praise. Finally appreciated… She could keep this up. TRAINING MIDNA THE SHULIAN ROCKRUFF
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Post by Haunter on Mar 25, 2024 15:38:41 GMT
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Post by Susanna Rosenbaum on Apr 1, 2024 14:57:41 GMT
Susanna’s team was ever-expanding. Adeen was torn between excitement and feeling a little overwhelmed. She had dreams and ambitions herself. Would Sue still have time with all of the pokemon he had now? Her worries were put to rest when he picked her for focus in today’s dojo trip. “I was thinking,” he said, “about the next contest. We don’t know when it’ll be, but there’s a chance you’ll be a shoe in for it.” He petted the growlithe’s head. “You’re just an absolute sweetheart. If we get some good moves on you and lots of practice, everyone’ll see it.” Adeen’s tail wagged a mile a minute. “You’re thinking of taking me?” “Yep! I’ve already had a chance to show off Koda, but the last contest made me realize that just showing you isn’t enough. I’ve gotta figure out your strengths and lean into it. It’s my job to prepare you for a really good theme match up. So, the minute there’s anything to do with fire or singing or anything like that, I want you to be ready. Or, maybe there’s something else that’ll suit you!” The growlithe yipped in glee. “Alright, so, how should we practice?” “That Howl of yours, first off.” The man grinned. “Then, Roar. I think that might also be good when we go camping. I wanna be sure we stay safe. That Roar could scare off any wild pokemon, no battle needed.” Adeen nodded. Then, she set upon doing her favorite thing: making music! Her Howls were invigorating. Her Roars were intimidating. She was really practicing with her vocal cords! TRAINING ADEEN THE GROWLITHE
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Season
Good news, Autumn is here! The sticky heat of the summer is finally gone, but the bad news? Its gotten very cold very fast. Berrys have fallen early from their perches, fruit and food is getting caught in snap frosts and icy mornings and this is leading to very cold mornings, pokemon getting desprate quickly and dark and chilly evenings
Next season change ~ May 20th
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Currently, our character numbers are pretty even, so aside from us gently encouraging more civilians and breeders...go nuts!
Numbers of Gijinka on site have dropped, too, so they're open to be applied for at the moment- though, if you're interested, go check out the adoptable threads for many wanted ones! They could always use players! ;-)
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