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convives2020-12-05 10:48 pm
redfoliage) wrote in convives2020-12-05 10:48 pm
godspeed, all the bakers at dawn
[So that was. Bad. That was all really bad and now the group's down by four and while there are some things that really ought to be discussed, probably, immediately after that cavalcade of misfortune is not the time to do it. So everyone should probably disperse a bit? Do whatever it is they're going to do tonight. Breathe, decompress, shower (alone, Ibara, we are all doing that alone). Or just watch the roombas do their thing in here; it matters reasonably little in the end.
For what it's worth, Garista is in that later camp; he doesn't seem too inclined to sleep, maybe he'll do that later, but for the time being he's just going to watch the robots as they go about their business in the kitchen. Once it's cleared out a bit...
Well, he's not Atra, but he's lived alone for a while. Basic cooking isn't completely beyond him.
He's not really accustomed to doing a lot of cooking, mind you, and after some time has passed he's created, like. The sort of soup that's going to keep you alive and not kill you and actually be pretty decent if you're not overly picky, but is really just 20% actual ability to cook and 80% "I have hands and can throw things in a pot and by god, I'm in the right mood to do that." If you're not into whatever kind of...irritation soup he's got going on here, there's also an amount of strong tea that only happens as a result of sheer, unbridled neuroticism? Whatever. If you feel picky, do something about it yourself.
He's not offended if you people would prefer to be alone. Notes under doors for all of you, though, in the event that you don't.
At least try to eat something and get whatever you need to out of your system. The cafeteria has been cleaned in the event that you don't feel like being by yourself.
Don't do anything ill-advised. We'll work through it.
- Garista
So there's that.]
For what it's worth, Garista is in that later camp; he doesn't seem too inclined to sleep, maybe he'll do that later, but for the time being he's just going to watch the robots as they go about their business in the kitchen. Once it's cleared out a bit...
Well, he's not Atra, but he's lived alone for a while. Basic cooking isn't completely beyond him.
He's not really accustomed to doing a lot of cooking, mind you, and after some time has passed he's created, like. The sort of soup that's going to keep you alive and not kill you and actually be pretty decent if you're not overly picky, but is really just 20% actual ability to cook and 80% "I have hands and can throw things in a pot and by god, I'm in the right mood to do that." If you're not into whatever kind of...irritation soup he's got going on here, there's also an amount of strong tea that only happens as a result of sheer, unbridled neuroticism? Whatever. If you feel picky, do something about it yourself.
He's not offended if you people would prefer to be alone. Notes under doors for all of you, though, in the event that you don't.
Don't do anything ill-advised. We'll work through it.
- Garista
So there's that.]
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Hello, Rossiu. [He motions to a nearby open seat.] By all means, go ahead. We don't mind.
[It's at this point that Slowbro finally looks up from his soup to regard Rossiu with a similarly blank stare.]
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...I take it today has been very difficult for Slowbro as well?
[...well that's... a place to start...???]
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I believe he will be fine, but he is certainly confused about everything going on. I intend to let him rest in his Poke ball once he is finished eating.
[...but Avery will probably keep him close once he gets back to bed. He will not admit this out loud.]
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I'm sure the rest will help.
[Maybe it'll help the rest of us too, who knows.]
...Today was... very difficult. Are you... Do you think you'll be okay after all of this?
[That's an awkward way to word it, but asking if Avery's okay right now is pretty dumb, so...]
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Avery is quiet for a moment, just staring down into his teacup.]
If you want me to be perfectly honest, I have no idea. This is...so much. So, so much. [Just. Give him yet another moment to shakily sip some tea.] What of yourself?
[There is likewise no not awkward way to follow it up.]
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This isn't the first time I've seen death. I fought in a war seven years ago.
[...]
But this... this is much different than what I experienced. I couldn't bring myself to go see their bodies.
[...]
I've seen plenty of horrible things over the years, but this is going to haunt me for the rest of my life.
[There are some things you can never forget. There are some things you should never forget.
But with that said, he seems more resolute than upset.]
It's because of the things I witnessed that I decided to work to help people. I can't save everyone, but I will save all those I possibly can.
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So even those who have seen war are having difficulty with this...what a special brand of horror they've all found themselves in.
But that's not the only thing Avery's taking away from this.]
I... Thank you, for saying all of that. It helps.
[He idly gives Slowbro another pat on the head.]
I partake in Pokemon battles back home, but they are merely competitions for sport. There is no death involved. Violence like this...it just doesn't happen. All of this...is completely foreign to me.
[Like sure he threatens people all the time like the petty bitch he is but he's harmless at the end of the day. This has shaken him to his core.]
But I want to help. I just- I just don't know what I can do.
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[He glances down at his tea again and he slowly begins to relax his rigid posture a bit.]
But I can understand how horrible this must be for you. This is... truly a nightmare.
[Made only worse by the fact that Avery comes from a world that is so peaceful. Slowbro likely isn't doing any better on that front.]
For now, I believe our best course of action is to try to work together. Isolating ourselves will only make it easier for the aliens to pick us off. Perhaps we'll be able to come up with a more solid plan after we've had some time to process all of this, but for now... Please take care of yourself. We need to take it one step at a time for now.
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Avery internally reminds himself that they're just going to have to adapt. The aliens certainly have been, after all.]
Of course. Once you are ready to speak on this further, myself and Slowbro will be at the ready. I cannot allow myself to sit idly by and be useless in all of this. I will find a way to help in some manner.
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[Well, except for the aliens, but we don't count them!!]
I appreciate it, Avery. I hope everyone is as understanding and willing to cooperate as you are.
[It's definitely not going to be easy, but nothing in life ever is.]
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Well, I can think of a few who won't be, but they'll hardly let it show.
[But exactly, we don't count them anyway.]
I appreciate that you came to speak with us. I...suppose I wouldn't mind more of that. Even idle conversation, should there be room for it.
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Of course. I wanted to be sure the two of you were doing okay. Well, as okay as possible, given the circumstances.
[He looks pleased though, in his own rather subdued way.]
It certainly won't hurt to get to know one another better. It may prove useful, after all.
[.......that's rossiu for "I enjoy our talks as well" but listen, he's not good at this.]
Ah, there is one other thing I wanted to ask you... It isn't nearly as important, but I was wondering if you would like me to submit an altered version of your profile to the captain?
[Since. You know. Ibara happened.]
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[His delivery is a little awkward there, mostly because, well...he's really not used to people looking out for him. He likes it, but at the same time doesn't know what to...do with it.
Clearly just moving on is the right option. With a slight huff, he shakes his head upon remembering what Ibara did to his profile.]
Oh, you have no idea how greatly I would like that. [...] Would you care to speak on that now? It is a good enough distraction as any. I would be happy to hear more from you as well.
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Of course. A distraction would be nice right now.
[Give him a moment to take notes on his PDA...]
I'm ready. Shall we start with your likes?
[...]
Should Slowbro have his filled out as well?
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How thoughtful of you, Rossiu. I do believe Slowbro would quite like that, if Higgs would indulge such a thing. I shall start with him, then. He is fond of napping and snack time, and dislikes overly spicy food. He is quite a docile fellow, but performs most elegantly in battle.
[Avery sounds pretty fond, really...]
As for my own likes... I greatly enjoy success, elegance, Psychic-type Pokemon, and fashion.
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Anyway, Rossiu nods as he jots all that down, he's gotten used to the PDA pretty quickly since it's just slightly higher tech than what he has at home.]
I would like to see him in battle someday, though I imagine that isn't possible right now.
[unless slowbro battles someone here— no.]
What are your dislikes?
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[Hopefully it never comes to that, but Slowbro is definitely more than willing to protect his Trainer.
When it comes to Avery's dislikes, he crosses his arms and directs an annoyed gaze toward Ibara if he happens to be skulking about.]
One thing I will allow to remain is my dislike for Ibara. He certainly understands that well enough. But I also detest nuisances in general, along with blatant disrespect toward myself and my Pokemon.
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I think I can see why he grates on you so badly.
[Part of it is certainly clashing personalities, but the rest is Ibara being Aggressively Himself, isn't it.]
I can certainly understand the latter. Do you two face such disrespect often?
[He's jotting those dislikes down too, don't worry.]
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[He drowns out his grumbling with another sip of tea.]
Thankfully, that has diminished somewhat now that I have rightfully claimed my place as a Gym Leader. [Ah, but he should probably elaborate.] For context, we Gym Leaders are part of Galar's Pokemon League- a national tournament for Pokemon battles. Tournament participants must get through us to advance.
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[Impressive... Though if he's perfectly honest, he can kind of see why people might underestimate Avery and assume he's all bark... But that thought will stay in his head!!!]
I suppose that would count as a trivia fact for the profile, or would you prefer I put something else down?
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Why, thank you! It absolutely is, and the Psychic-type gym has been in my family's care for generations.
[He's very, very proud...especially after all the blood, sweat and tears that went into finally getting to this point.
He's back down to earth soon enough to actually answer that second bit.]
I wouldn't mind that as the trivia. It does mean quite a lot to me, even if you lot aren't familiar with my world. Thank you ever so much, Rossiu.
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Of course. I thought it might help, given how... unnecessary Ibara's version is.
[Like snipe at each other all you want, but goddamn don't drag your fighting into information that should be readily available for all of us.........]
My world doesn't have anything equivalent to Pokemon, so it's very interesting to me. If you'd ever like to talk more about it, I'd be interested in hearing it.
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[Because how dare Ibara call him out on his ego tbh...]
But yes, I would be happy to tell you more about Pokemon and the League at another time. In the meantime, I am equally curious to hear more about you. You are also a leader back home...?
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