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Tenma Tomoro ([personal profile] irregularbeat) wrote in [community profile] bottlecaplogs2026-02-01 05:10 pm

[open] February catch-all

Who: Tomoro Tenma and you! (plus some thread starters arranged with specific individuals)
What: February catch-all
Where: All throughout Bottlecap Bay, including the Archives and Oran Berries' Guild
When: All throughout February.
Warnings: Tomoro being a grump, for one. Warnings will be updated as needed.

Tomoro didn't know what to make of being a member of the Oran Berries. On one level, it was like being part of Glowing Dawn, in that the low-tier housing wasn't exactly much to speak for. On the other hand, at least with the Glowing Dawn he had his own room, and didn't have to share his room with multiple people. It had also been difficult to sleep, what with the sounds of mining and struggling to keep his Electrical powers from going off.

Needless to say, Tomoro was in a bit of a mood those first few days, but he eventually got used to it as time went on. Depending on when you approach him, he may be less or more willing to talk than he first appeared. In most cases, however, he's going to appear preoccupied with something or other, idly banging on the stone surface of the Spire's walls with some sturdy sticks he's using as makeshift drumsticks.

Anyone can tell from listening to him drum that his beat is a little bit off.

Other times, he's out and about in Bottlecap Bay, seeing what kind of things he can find or discover around his new home. He doesn't really search with much purpose—the Toxitricity is just trying to get the lay of the land. Sometimes, while he's wandering around, he'll unintentionally let out a jolt or a use of his Spark attack, upon which he'll hastily beat feet to try and go unnoticed. He really needs to get a handle on these new powers.

Much later, he can be found in the Archives, escorted by a member of the Lum Berries. He's there to learn more about his particular Pokémon species, and potentially, find a way home. He's able to learn quite a lot about what it means to be a Toxitricity, including that the organs on his chest are meant to be used musically, but the latter? Precious little. That seems to only bum him out further.

Other times, he can be caught idly staring at the Questboard. He never ends up taking the initiative on one. The other Glowing Dawn members always decided the bounties, after all. He doesn't really know where to begin, and he hasn't forged many connections yet. But he'll certainly take up space staring at all the quests, yes he will.
fromsprouts: (ume and sakura)

Sorry for the wait, RL's been kicking my ass

[personal profile] fromsprouts 2026-02-11 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, it seems to be pretty powerful. But if it's going to hurt my own friends, I'm not looking to use it just whenever."

A beat and then he lets a smile blossom on his face. "It's really pretty, though. A storm of flower petals."
fromsprouts: (pride that's been earned)

[personal profile] fromsprouts 2026-02-16 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Help you practice using your attacks in a safe manner, so you're more confident in being able to keep your electricity under control. Either going at a training dummy, or coming at me."

His confidence is clear; he's content to be a punching bag if that's what Tomoro needs most.
fromsprouts: (a smoulder)

[personal profile] fromsprouts 2026-02-23 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, until you've gotten a handle on aim and how not to zap me unless you actually mean to."

No, that's actually really the plan.
fromsprouts: ([BCB] Pain)

[personal profile] fromsprouts 2026-02-23 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
Umemiya braces himself, tanking the attack. It hurts, of course it hurts, but rather than getting mad or turning away from Tomoro, he grits his teeth and takes a couple steps forward, reaching out a hand a paw.

"Completely and totally serious."
fromsprouts: (listening and hearing)

[personal profile] fromsprouts 2026-02-23 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
There's a sound almost like a drop of water falling into a bucket, and then a cool, soothing sensation runs through Tomoro's (and Umemiya's) body, as the latter uses Life Dew to heal off the damage done to himself, and to ease Tomoro's physical pain.

"Even if that's true, that's not going to chase me away from helping you. But I think it's just getting used to your new body. You're not the only new arrival I've done this kind of training with. Mayaka was struggling with her poisonous claws, too, for example."
fromsprouts: ([BCB] Worried)

[personal profile] fromsprouts 2026-02-23 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
And Umemiya just...wraps himself right around Tomoro in a big hug, regardless of if this gets him shocked again.

"I don't care if you're broken. I'm here to help, regardless."
fromsprouts: (darker on the inside)

[personal profile] fromsprouts 2026-02-23 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
"Because I know what it's like to live in a mire of guilt and blame and shame, too. And I know what it took to start a path through that mire."

His voice is low, gentle.
fromsprouts: (listening)

[personal profile] fromsprouts 2026-02-23 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
"Of course." He hangs on for a few moments longer, before his grip loosens and he moves to just sit down next to Tomoro. "It sounds like all this has been on your mind for a while."