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bottlecaplogs2025-05-04 08:18 pm
improvking) wrote in bottlecaplogs2025-05-04 08:18 pm
[OPEN] fight fight fight
Who: the Ring-Spirit, various others (maybe even YOU?)
What: meetups for sparring!
When: throughout May
Where: small forest clearing in town outskirts
Warnings: possibly violence? it's "just sparring", but different folks may value safety vs winning to differing degrees,,
[ The Ring-Spirit has been feeling the need to work on his battling capabilities ever since he helped rescue Smoochum back in March... and the disturbing discovery made during Tangela's more recent rescue only made the importance of combat practice more clear.
So! He makes arrangements during the month to meet up with various other pokemon to spar - not on the coast (CERTAINLY not after hearing out Tangela), nor too deep into the forest, but just outside of town enough that they won't have to worry too much about the uninvolved getting caught in the crossfire. ]
[A] - Meeting as Arranged!
[ If you previously agreed (in person or over pearl) to meet with the Ring-Spirit to spar, you'll find him already waiting at the location when you arrive. He perks up on seeing you. ]
You want to stretch or something first, or get right to it?
[B] - Who You??
[ If you're not someone he's expecting to meet up with, but you linger long enough that he starts thinking you're seeking his attention, he'll be a little ruder. He has plans! ]
...Yeah? What do you want?
What: meetups for sparring!
When: throughout May
Where: small forest clearing in town outskirts
Warnings: possibly violence? it's "just sparring", but different folks may value safety vs winning to differing degrees,,
[ The Ring-Spirit has been feeling the need to work on his battling capabilities ever since he helped rescue Smoochum back in March... and the disturbing discovery made during Tangela's more recent rescue only made the importance of combat practice more clear.
So! He makes arrangements during the month to meet up with various other pokemon to spar - not on the coast (CERTAINLY not after hearing out Tangela), nor too deep into the forest, but just outside of town enough that they won't have to worry too much about the uninvolved getting caught in the crossfire. ]
[A] - Meeting as Arranged!
[ If you previously agreed (in person or over pearl) to meet with the Ring-Spirit to spar, you'll find him already waiting at the location when you arrive. He perks up on seeing you. ]
You want to stretch or something first, or get right to it?
[B] - Who You??
[ If you're not someone he's expecting to meet up with, but you linger long enough that he starts thinking you're seeking his attention, he'll be a little ruder. He has plans! ]
...Yeah? What do you want?
cw for memories of misogyny. OOPS...
Something about being called a bitch sparks a fire inside of him. He remembers his mother being called all manner of terrible things...
Bitch, slut, whore... It sickens him.
The Ring Spirit may get a small window for another attack, but just a small one before Akechi dives down for a Drill Peck.]
WHOOPS,
HOLY shit, h-hahaha!
[ The Ring-Spirit wobbles briefly. HM. Not a great sign, that! Disguise broken, himself damaged and slowed, what should he do? Well... he supposes his only chance now is with another Shadow Sneak, and just hope its innate speed advantage will make up to some degree for his delayed reflexes.
What he ought to do is tap out at this point. He won't, though. ]
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However, he's come to anticipate Shadow Sneak's swiftness, so this time, he's come prepared.
It's too short of a window to use another Drill Peck, but when the Ring Spirit emerges for his attack, Akechi attempts to Pluck as a counterattack.]
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The Ring-Spirit has a brief moment where he wonders if this result is due to him being slowed. Status effects - game changers? He doesn't have the time to think anything else though, instead limply fluttering back to the ground.
The Ring-Spirit HAS FAINTED!
He really ought to tap out sometimes. ]
SOMEHOW I missed this, so super late tag is a go-go
For a moment, he just stares. Did he overdo it, perhaps?
Well, either way, he'll shuffle over and plant a berry down as a peace offering.]