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019 | Video/Action for Goldenrod

[Good morning, Johto! The first thing visible on the feed coming through is a rather close shot of Jimmy's face as he seems to be adjusting his Gear, turning it this way and that while the mic picks up his voice a tad too loudly.]

Okay, this is good. Bring it back, Clover!

["Grovyle!" a voice calls out as the Gear bounces back, quickly revealing Jimmy standing in the center of a large open field with a full belt of Pokeballs. There's a whole host of Pokemon standing behind him: a Manectric, Floatzel, and Furret on his right, and a Lopunny, Volcarona, and Goodra on his left. Every single one of them looks like they're anticipating something, the Lopunny bouncing on her paws in place while the Floatzel does the same, even occasionally punching at the air just to show off.]

Alright! Who wants to battle this morning? It's been forever since I've battled somebody in person, and I really wanna see how good you guys have trained your Pokemon! Mine are all ready for a good fight!

[All of his Pokemon give a cheer in unison, even the Grovyle on the other side of the Gear, holding it up so the video can be recorded.

Jimmy grins widely, jerking a thumb towards his chest.]

I'm in Goldenrod right now on the grounds of the Eve's Garden Circus, if you think you've got what it takes! I've got a team of my strongest Pokemon, but I've also got Pokemon at levels all across the board, if you wanna battle and haven't trained a whole lot yet.

And if you aren't in Goldenrod, I'm totally cool with flying down to Ecruteak or Azalea to meet you! Anywhere else might be a little too far to fly...but, we could always schedule something for later, too!

[Someone has gotten a liiiittle bit stir crazy lately, looks like.]

I'll be around all day, if anyone's interested!

[After he gives a short nod, the Grovyle turns off the feed.]

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_{[Oh boy, she recognizes this strategy! It's a good one! But she grins, because she's confident she knows how to beat it.]}

Play it cool, Val!

_{[Not entirely unlike Guava earlier, the Hitmonchan remains in place as Honey becomes a straight-up blur. Almost like he's meditating, but actually he's just paying very close attention to the pitter-patter of rabbit feet in the mud.]}

--now Mach Punch!

_{[Like a striking snake, one of those gloved hands snaps out with alarming accuracy.]}

[Hey, he learned from the best!

Jimmy watches intently as Honey runs around Val, her speed getting faster and faster until--

The punch is so loud and solid it's like it hit a tree, striking the Lopunny and knocking her off course. She staggers and loses her footing, immediately falling into the mud and sliding for a few feet until her previously pristine fur has gotten all nice and filthy.

When she does manage to resurface with a good chunk of her HP removed, its with a furious snort, her head shaking to slop off the excess mud. She's still got that speed boost, but at what cost? Her beautiful fur, apparently.]

It's okay, just shake it off! Use Dizzy Punch!

[HERE SHE COMES, running as hard and as fast as she can with one of her paws drawn back into a fist, ready to give Val as much as she just got.]

_{[Poor Honey. Heather actually winces a little, but Val seems unmoved. When the Lopunny goes sprawling, he reassumes the posture of a boxer, gloved fists held up at the ready.]

[Punching moves are his specialty, so when Honey strikes back, he moves accordingly to parry the blows, backstepping and sidestepping to lead her.]

[But her Agility did do its job and he can't block all the punches. One collides with the side of his head and he stumbles slightly.]}

[The Lopunny seems delighted at the punch, and though she'd like to keep wailing on him, she knows better than to just keep punching without Jimmy's say so. She pulls back slightly, bouncing on her heels until she hears him shout:]

Yeah, that's it! Keep it up!

[If it's a boxing match Val wants, it's a boxing match he's gonna get, even if Honey isn't a fighting type.]

_{[Even if she's quick as a lightning bolt, picking a punch-fight with a Hitmonchan may not be the.... wisest strategy.]

[Especially because the next thing Heather shouts is...]}

Val, Agility!

_{[There's a hum in the air as the fighting-type's entire body seems to vibrate, practically shimmering in the air.]

[His punches become blurs.]}

Edited 2016-06-13 04:33 (UTC)

[Yeah, that becomes apparent real fast. Honey can only dodge no less than two of the punches before they start to connect, hammering her face, chest and forearms when she tries to block them.]

B-Bounce!

[He hadn't been wanting to, after the disaster with Carousel...but she needs to get out of there. And Bounce would be very effective if it actually hits, so with a massive splash of muddy water, the Lopunny leaps off the ground and straight up, angling her hind legs to try and land right on top of Val.]

Val, hold steady!

_{[She knows one Bounce won't knock him out-- probably. And if he can survive that hit...]}

Then COUNTER!

Edited 2016-06-20 02:48 (UTC)

[With gritted teeth, Jimmy watches as Honey rockets down from the sky, helped along by gravity until she lands solidly on top of Val on her hind legs.

There's a beat of silence in which she almost seems to just perch there, until...]

Puuhn!!

[She's sent careening off of him as if blasted back by some unseen force, landing in the mud on her back with her hind legs in the air. Jimmy almost runs to see if she's okay, but she ends up lifting her head just a little, her ears plastered to the sides of her head. Her health is in the red, but she's managed to hang on.]

_{[Val is also down to his last sliver of health-- he's running on fumes and like two HP. But he's still standing, and he lifts his gloved fists back up with a low grunt.]

[Ready to deliver a final lightning-strike Mach Punch-- just waiting for the order.]

[Which is on the tip of Heather's tongue, but she hesitates. If it were a real knock-down drag-out here she wouldn't think twice, but this has mostly been a friendly spar.]}

... Unless she can block his attack, I'm calling this one. Do you withdraw?

[Jimmy hesitates, looking from Honey to Val and back. Even though his Lopunny's pride is on the line, he knows she's not reckless like- say- his Floatzel, Lucky.]

Nah...nah, I think you guys got this one.

[He unclips her ball from his belt, returning the Lopunny before she can get any more mud in her fur.]

So it's one to one now! Didja wanna do one more?

_{[Once the Lopunny's been successfully returned, she does the same for her in-the-red Hitmonchan. He deserves the rest.]}

... Yeah, let's.

Best two outta three.

Want me to pick first this time?

[Jimmy nods, bouncing a little on the balls of his feet. He’s ready to see who ends up winning this.]

Sure, go ahead! I’m ready!!

All right.

_{[She puffs out a breath, then looks at the Manectric, who's been sitting loyally at her side the entire time.]}

Tricia, it's up to you.

_{[The Electric-type immediately springs to her feet, panting excitedly and wagging her tail as she trots out to meet whatever competitor Jimmy chooses to send out.]}

[Well. This is about to get interesting, because Jimmy smiles, nodding to the Manectric that's been sitting near him.]

You didn't think I'd leave you out, didja boy?

[Jimmy ruffles Leader's ears as he walks past Jimmy's legs, sniffing the air before settling into a battle stance.]

_{[She lifts a brow, not able to hold back a chuckle. WELL, WELL.]}

... Sure will be interesting to have a battle with two Manectric but no Electric-type attacks.

Think you're up for that, Trish?

_{[Tail still wagging, Tricia looks over her shoulder and barks affirmatively.]}

All right, then.

Start us off with Howl!

[Jimmy’s smirking himself at Heather’s reaction. It’s probably not the wisest choice he could have made, but he honestly couldn’t help himself. And he’s quick to respond with a command of his own, cupping his hands around his mouth.]

You use Howl too, boy!

_{[--WELL SHE CAN'T JUST LET HIM RENDER THAT HOWL USELESS...]}

Uh-- keep going!

_{[Tricia's snout remains pointed at the sky for another volley of howling.]}

......you too, Leader!

[The Manectric stops to give Jimmy a look before just...following suit, adding to the already loud chorus of electric type dog howling.]

_{[OKAY NOW IT'S JUST GETTING SILLY.]

[The two Manectric are just standing in a field yodeling and, unsurprisingly, a chorus of other howls from nearby neighborhood yards starts up. They are literally setting off every other dog Pokemon within earshot.]

[Also unsurprisingly, Heather starts to laugh.]}

[OH NO.

THIS….THIS WASN’T SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN…

And yet, Jimmy can’t help but start laughing as well, especially since Leader’s getting caught up in the howling...and seems to have forgotten that he was using an attack. Now he’s just standing there. Howling.]

_{[Tricia has always been easily egged-on, and it's safe to say she's not even using the attack anymore, either. She is howling quite happily and her tail is going like a propeller.]

[Heather finally straightens up, wiping at her eyes.]}

--Ohooo my god... okay.

What do you say we call it a tie?

They're having too much fun. I can't justify interrupting.

Heheheh, I think that sounds like a great idea! I'd ask Leader if he thought so too, but he's kinda busy right now!

[HOWLING INTENSIFIES if that answers your question, Jimmy.]

That was a great battle, Heather! Way more entertaining than any gym battle I've had lately!

_{[Sidestepping the VERY LOUD DOGS, Heather makes her way over to Jimmy, extending a hand.]}

Heheh, I'd be lying if I disagreed. After spending the last few months trying to take down a bunch of professionals with sticks up their butts, it's nice to be reminded that battles can just be fun sometimes.

You got that right!

[Jimmy shakes Heather’s hand heartily, looking like he just ran a marathon and loved it.]

Let’s do this again sometime, okay? I’m always just a phone call away!

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