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bottlecaplogs2025-05-08 02:52 am
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[OPEN] May Catchall~
Who: Conrad and Anyone!
What: A grumpy Jigglypuff tries his hand at drawing and sparring. Also, catching up with old acquaintances and the aftermath of quests.
When: Throughout May
Where: Various spots...
Warnings: Added as necessary, probably some cartoon violence - aka Pokémon battling
I. It's Art!
— [It'd been a while since Conrad had a moment of calm. His last quest was quite the doozy and he still feels like he's recovering from everything that transpired. Now he simply wants to do something he enjoys, something therapeutic. He hasn't attempted to practice his craft since he became a Pokémon so he thought he'd give it a try. But, well, picking up drawing again isn't going the way he'd hoped. And so he's mumbling to himself...]
Ugh. Christ. I could draw better than this when I was seven years old.
[He had attempted to sketch a Caterpie as he sits at a communal table with a pencil and papers. Pokémon should be easy enough to draw, but even with a living breathing Caterpie as a reference he still struggles.]
This would be so much easier if I had fingers...
[He just can't get the hang of this when he has little nubs for "hands." But, obviously, he just needs more practice. Maybe he should try to draw a Pokémon that's sitting still? His Caterpie model had just been passing by. Or perhaps he should try something else altogether. So he scans his immediate vicinity, hoping to find someone or something that might spark his creativity. He just hopes nobody really notices him, because he doesn't want anyone to see his god awful attempts at doodling.]
II. Ready to Rumble
— [It's not like Conrad is really into the whole sparring thing. It's hard work and he's not too adept at battling yet. He still hasn't gotten the hang of Sing, instead relying on Double Slap or Play Rough. Maybe he should try singing, at least? Or perhaps he should play to his strengths now that he has a new partner to try his moves on, see how that goes.]
Sooo... How do you want to do this? Should we just start or...?
[Maybe a quick ready, set, go would work? Conrad is pretty much always the slower Pokémon, so his opponent will undoubtedly go first. At least they have plenty of room in the clearing by the edge of the forest, just in case things get a little intense. Not that Conrad expects things to get too serious.]
III. Berry Binging
— [It's not exactly a secret that Conrad is a big fan of Berries. Every Pokémon loves Berries, sure, but he really likes to snack on them and indulge. He feels a bit guilty about it, though, so he usually goes out to find his own Berries, then he doesn't have to rely on others to get him his servings of fruit.
So he can be found around the forest, with Berry basket in hand, scavenging. One might even get to witness him puffing up and floating just barely above the ground to get to some of the Berries he's after. He can also be spotted around the Spire munching on his the hoard of Berries he's acquired. As enthusiastic as he is about his snacks, he is happy to share them, so if anyone wanders by and notices him he will offer up a Berry or two.]
Did you want some? I, ah, have more than I need.
What: A grumpy Jigglypuff tries his hand at drawing and sparring. Also, catching up with old acquaintances and the aftermath of quests.
When: Throughout May
Where: Various spots...
Warnings: Added as necessary, probably some cartoon violence - aka Pokémon battling
I. It's Art!
— [It'd been a while since Conrad had a moment of calm. His last quest was quite the doozy and he still feels like he's recovering from everything that transpired. Now he simply wants to do something he enjoys, something therapeutic. He hasn't attempted to practice his craft since he became a Pokémon so he thought he'd give it a try. But, well, picking up drawing again isn't going the way he'd hoped. And so he's mumbling to himself...]
Ugh. Christ. I could draw better than this when I was seven years old.
[He had attempted to sketch a Caterpie as he sits at a communal table with a pencil and papers. Pokémon should be easy enough to draw, but even with a living breathing Caterpie as a reference he still struggles.]
This would be so much easier if I had fingers...
[He just can't get the hang of this when he has little nubs for "hands." But, obviously, he just needs more practice. Maybe he should try to draw a Pokémon that's sitting still? His Caterpie model had just been passing by. Or perhaps he should try something else altogether. So he scans his immediate vicinity, hoping to find someone or something that might spark his creativity. He just hopes nobody really notices him, because he doesn't want anyone to see his god awful attempts at doodling.]
II. Ready to Rumble
— [It's not like Conrad is really into the whole sparring thing. It's hard work and he's not too adept at battling yet. He still hasn't gotten the hang of Sing, instead relying on Double Slap or Play Rough. Maybe he should try singing, at least? Or perhaps he should play to his strengths now that he has a new partner to try his moves on, see how that goes.]
Sooo... How do you want to do this? Should we just start or...?
[Maybe a quick ready, set, go would work? Conrad is pretty much always the slower Pokémon, so his opponent will undoubtedly go first. At least they have plenty of room in the clearing by the edge of the forest, just in case things get a little intense. Not that Conrad expects things to get too serious.]
III. Berry Binging
— [It's not exactly a secret that Conrad is a big fan of Berries. Every Pokémon loves Berries, sure, but he really likes to snack on them and indulge. He feels a bit guilty about it, though, so he usually goes out to find his own Berries, then he doesn't have to rely on others to get him his servings of fruit.
So he can be found around the forest, with Berry basket in hand, scavenging. One might even get to witness him puffing up and floating just barely above the ground to get to some of the Berries he's after. He can also be spotted around the Spire munching on his the hoard of Berries he's acquired. As enthusiastic as he is about his snacks, he is happy to share them, so if anyone wanders by and notices him he will offer up a Berry or two.]
Did you want some? I, ah, have more than I need.
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[He cocks his head to the size, one eyebrow raised. It's an odd thing. He was a celebrity, got plenty of press attention...
But this feels different. Certainly mundane, but...]
Very well. It's not like I have any pressing matters to attend to.
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[He doesn't want to take up too much of his time with this. And as Conrad begins to draw he wonders if this is even worth the effort. His expression turns from eager to frustrated pretty quickly. And after a couple minutes of eyeing his model he stops and stares down at his creation.]
Ugh. I don't know why I even bother trying. I don't think I'm improving at all.
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It's recognizable. The line weight may not be entirely refined, but I imagine that's harder to control without individual digits to better control your strokes.
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It's horrible, is what it is. I was hoping that maybe I could make some use of my talents, but they're just... Gone. You should be pretty simple to sketch and I can't even get that right.
[Maybe, eventually, he could find some artsy activity he's good at, but... Obviously he's lost his ability to draw, pretty much.]
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[Perhaps that's harsh. He's not the one in the body of a Jigglypuff, after all.
Still, Akechi cocks his head slightly to the side, contemplating.]
I imagine that practice will allow you to better adapt your techniques to your new form. It won't be simple, but nothing about this is simple.
[He gestures at himself with a wing.]
This small stature isn't exactly thrilling in its limitations, either.
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[He puffs out a breath of frustration and taps his pencil on the table as he thinks a moment. Maybe he could ignore his artistic side, but it might be difficult in the long run.]
You're right, though, nothing is ever simple. Unless you get to be bipedal and have thumbs, I guess. [And he shrugs, feeling envious of such people.] Sorry, I know that everyone misses doing certain things. And not just everyday things but, things that or particularly significant.