04: action -> video

[realmenknitplushies]

[action]
Kanji wasn't usually the the sort of guy to be jealous of others. But... After Chie's evolution? He couldn't help but feel a spot of envy. So many Enlightened were, it seemed, and he was being left behind. No point in grumbling, though... He knew what he had to do. A real man wouldn't sit around when there was training to be done!
(He'd done too much of that.)

So, he'd headed out, his strongest Pokémon by his side. Together, they'd trained like they'd never trained before. Forest, mountains, wherever seemed good...

And now? He's found a great spot. The air around the Magnet Rock crackles with static as he spars with Rusty the Houndoom, the others watching (and a few of the locals, too).
"C'mon!" he calls. "Let's do this!"
Electricity flickers over his body, in a familiar way to him, as he charges up a Spark to launch at his partner - but this time? It doesn't feel like it wants to stop. Energy feels like it's rushing through him. The atmosphere's intensifying the sensation, the flickering turns to an outright glow... and sparks just about explode off him as he launches forward with a yell that rattles off the cavern walls.

It takes the watching Pokémon a few moments to come out of hiding. Rusty, barely dodging the rush, gently pokes at her trainer's sides - but he's staring too hard at his hands to register it.
Hard not to, right now. Not when they've - changed.

In a moment, he whispers-
"Wish ya could see me now, dad. Is this what you wanted?"

[video]

Uh. Hey, folks.

[And there's Kanji's face on the screen, looking rather proud. Not quite as those who know him might recognise it, though. Zig-zag markings in golden yellow sit at the side of his face, and a small one across his nose. His ears have changed, long and pointed, tipped with the same colour - small nicks out of them look almost like battle scars. Compared to this, the blond colour of his hair's nothing...]

Well... Ain't any hiding it, is there? Been dreamin' about this day since I was a little kid... Always wondered what it'd be like. An' ... [he laughs] here we are. Brand new me, huh?
Feels kinda weird, though. Like I'm gonna break everythin' I touch. How long does this take to get used to?

But... [A slight blush starts to creep onto his face, tinting the ends of his ears.] This is kinda awkward. Could someone warp me, uh. An extra large set a' clothes? Only the set I brought don't, uh, quite fit right now... Ma, if you're watchin' this? Sorry 'bout that, but... ya know.

[He lifts a hand to scratch his head, revealing an arm similarly marked with angular patterns in yellow and black that suggest gloves, and black bands bearing short spiky studs that sit around his wrists.]

Maybe somethin' with wider sleeves, too? Guess I know what I'm doin' next week...

Comments

[audio]

[rejected_trash]

Do you know a good tailor, then? [This sounds pretty urgent in tone, but right, manners.]

Also, like the new hair.

video replies

[realmenknitplushies]

Thanks, dude. Really glad the colour's lookin' good.

And... eh, I don't really. I make a lot a' my own stuff. Gonna have to screw with some patterns 'n see what works.

audio 5eva

[rejected_trash]

You make your own?

[Wel, that's both good...and bad. Didn't he get into a fight with this guy forever ago? That was bugging him ever since the trip into the Iron Mines with Banzu.]

Want to work out a deal? I need some new clothes, too.

[realmenknitplushies]

Yeah. Gotta do somethin' when I ain't training, right? I ain't really done much for other people, though... What sorta things're ya looking for?

Video.

[ladyofluminosity]

[Lux claps her hands together.]

Congratulations! It looks good on you!

[Blink.]

Clothes? Why would you--

[Wait.

Oh my gosh are you naked? A blush creeps up her neck as her eyes widen and she puts a hand over her face. She averts her gaze quickly.]

OhgoodnessIdon'tthinkwehaveanythingthatwouldfityou um um um CAMILLE COULD YOU COME HERE A MOMENT I NEED YOUR HELP?

Re: Video.

[realmenknitplushies]

Heh, thanks - gonna take some gettin' used to, but I think I'll ma- huh?

[at her reaction, though-]

Wh-what's wrong? If, uh, if you ain't got stuff, it's okay, I'll improvise, but I was, was just askin'...

Video.

[ladyofluminosity]

[Nope, 100% not handling naked men. She shoves her Dragonair in front of the feed.

Who looks at Kanji coolly, then back at Lux. Seriously?]

H-he said he needs clothes, and you're an expert on this!

[Sigh. Facetail. Camille slinks off. Not worth her time.]

...Um. W-well, ah, if you tell me where I can... get you some... I suppose I could...

[Make someone else take them to you]

Re: Video.

[realmenknitplushies]

...expert?

[He looks back at Camille apologetically and then away-]

Could, uh, uh! Could get 'em flown out here, if ya know a 'Mon who can do it?

Video

[footprints_on_your_face]

Whoa, Kanji! Is that really you?

Re: Video

[realmenknitplushies]

Hell yeah! Sure isn't anyone else...

Video

[footprints_on_your_face]

You look awesome!

video;

[comparative_insanity]

Oh, wow. Looks like I was lucky.

[Fai looks fascinated, because as much as he might have whined about his own, evolution is still insanely cool.]

I mean, I certainly grew out of my clothes, but not actually through them.

Re: video;

[realmenknitplushies]

Heh. [Yeah. Kanji's still blushing. Awkward laugh, glancing away from the camera-] Yeah. I, uh, wasn't expectin' that to happen...

[video]

[bejustorbedead]

It takes a bit to get used to it. I was giving everything I touched a static charge for at least a day afterwards. Do you still need...assistance?

Re: [video]

[realmenknitplushies]

A day? Well, that ain't too bad. Could ... [and a bit awkward about offers of help from authority types as he is, he glances aside, almost muttering-] kinda use something, though, I guess...

Re: [video]

[bejustorbedead]

It might varying depending on type and experience... I think I could get something thrown together - where are you at?

video;

[myfedorarocks]

[Flemming certainly looks impressed.

It takes him a bit to recognize Kanji as the boy he spoke to a while back.]

It's always an impressive milestone, isn't it? Congratulations.

[And onto the more pressing concern.]

I, uh, probably have a spare lab coat to cover yourself with in the office.

Re: video;

[realmenknitplushies]

Thanks. Part'a me still can't quite believe it, ya know?

And, ah... [running a hand through his hair, here] That'd. That'd be great. I can kinda fix what I've got a bit, but... It ain't the best.

[myfedorarocks]

Where.. where are you?

I'll get to you as quickly as I can.

[video] HOW DID I MISS HTIS

[kaidont]

Kanji!?

No worries. :)

[realmenknitplushies]

Yeah. Yeah, man, it's me. Finally made it!

[kaidont]

Haha, congrats.

Video

[celebrity_commentator]

Wow! That's a heck of an evolution, Kanji. I never thought you'd look this cool.

[Or this shirtless in public, really, but she's not going to complain about the continued free shows.]

Re: Video

[realmenknitplushies]

[At least his habit of wearing his jacket on his shoulders saved one item of clothing... it's just that he can't get the garment in question on any longer.]

Heh. Thanks, Rise! I was kinda expectin' it'd be pretty big, but I wasn't expecting it, if ya know what I mean?

[Wasn't expecting it enough to plan ahead, obviously.]

Video

[celebrity_commentator]

If you mean all those shirt-destroying muscles, I could have guessed based on your Types, but I didn't think it'd be this much of a problem for you.