bravenewworld | 2nd Ribbon || Video; Action;

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[With all the drama that had gone on with the invasion and other things Ruby really didn't understand, he hadn't wanted to make an introductory post on the Warp Band Network until it had calmed down a little. He hadn't wanted to seem insensitive... but mostly, he didn't want his Pokemon to be over looked. They were too good looking for that, and he hoped to introduce them all especially with the new additions. So The video feed opens to a young boy about eleven or so years old with glasses sliding down his nose while he configures the settings. They're quickly taken off (don't want to look like a nerd) before he shuffles back a little with a sweeping gesture. He's in some kind of small room from the look of it.]

Hello, Union! My name's Ruby, and I'm here to show you the new up and coming Pokemon Contest Champions! They're in prime, adorable condition!

[He tilts the camera down to show a Buneary, Ralts, Skitty, and Budew posing in what look like hand crafted outfits and hats. Ruby's knitted them himself and sewed the clothing with careful hands. They're good quality, perhaps not at a professional tailor level but certainly created with love and talent.]

I only wish you didn't have to see them in black and white! Introducing Nene the Buneary, Ruru the Ralts, Coco the Skitty, and Dede the Budew! Coco and Ruru have already won Cute and Smart in the Normal Rank contests! ....I know they're not very popular in Union yet, but they'll be super stars soon!

I made their outfits all on my own; I know you're impressed so we could work something out if you're interested in a fitting for your own Pokemon! I can also offer grooming and advice for Pokeblocks, Poffins, and Pokepuffs! Don't hesitate! I could really use the money.

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[Ruby can later be found outside in Union with the Pokemon he introduced over the video, plus one Sewaddle dolled up in her own decorative leaf bonnet and a cute cotton neck ruffle with polka dots. She'd helped sew it herself, the reason Ruby had bonded with her in the first place. He's not sure a Bug Type has a place in contests, but her sewing skills were more than enough to put her on his team. He hadn't introduced her on the video because she wasn't ready for contests, and didn't know how to properly pose... Luckily Budew and Buneary seemed to get it naturally, so Ruby had high hopes. Leading the well groomed Pokemon into the park, the boy sat down at one of the picnic tables and set them up on the surface of the table. Opening his backpack, he pulled out a grooming kit and started to nitpick at them, clipping a lock of fur here, shining a petal there. He's very particular about how they look, and wants to make sure they're looking just fine if they'll be out practicing their routines...]

There we go, good girl Nene.

[He smooths out one of the Buneary's ears and she blushes a little, shy for her trainer. Then she hops down onto the grass so Coco can get her turn.]

Hey! Don't run off, you can't get your fur grass stained!

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Show her your ribbons!

[Coco and Ruru pose, their little normal rank ribbons pinned to the front of their dresses. They're very proud of these. Wawa takes the ribbon out of Togepi's mouth gently and puts it back on her head.]

You're judged first on beauty, whether their fur is shiny and they look nice and they're well taken care of that sort of thing. Then they judge them on their technical skill with their moves. They're rated on five categories; Smart, Tough, Cute, Cool, and of course Beauty!

Edited 2014-06-23 19:21 (UTC)

[Michiru smiles brightly at the two of them. Geez, those Pokemon are cute, and Michiru might have a soft spot for Ralts in general.] That's quite a feat! You must have worked exceptionally hard.

[at least Togepi didn't get a chance to really nom on the bow. She's easily distracted, however, and immediately tries to reach for Wawa's polka dotted neck ruffle.

Ruby gets a smile too.] They're certainly a credit to their Trainer. And it certainly seems more complicated than straight tournaments.

[this is the sort of thing Michiru should excel at, if she had the inclination.]

[Wawa will let Togepi touch it so long as she doesn't pull too hard. After all, she's very keen on showing off her work.]

I don't think it's too complicated... The routines can get more and more complex, but the true focus is on the coordination of your Pokemon! Once you have that down, the system is just kind of there to keep up.

[Togepi thinks it's awesome and colorful!! She might also decide that chewing on it is the best way to show her appreciation!

...Alright, so Michiru decides to save Wawa's neck ruffle and gently detaches it from Togepi's grasp.]

Coordination with other Pokemon? [or the Trainer?]

The trainer, usually, but it would be really cool to do a routine with more than one Pokemon! They're judged by they're styles though, so you'd have to have more than one Cute type or Smart type or whatever.

[Usually a contest trainer will only have one of each... but he has two Cute types. Now Michiru has him thinking! Ruby also saved Wawa from Togepi's baby chewing, letting her sit up on his shoulder and wiping off any baby spit with a bit of disgust.]

[at least Michiru is still holding onto the baby, so she can't attempt to follow her new friend.]

Are these types predetermined? [that...sounds a little unfair.]

No, each move has a type. Growl is a Cute Type move, for instance! But with the right Pokeblock recipes you can raise their Cuteness over the other types, so it's worth it to have a Pokemon in each category so they're not overwhelmed.

[well, then. It doesn't sound that different from Training, really. And wow, when did food have this many effects?]

You're certainly lucky to have found companions who like this just as much as you do.

Yeah! They all love contests! Wawa is shy, so she's not into it, but she helps me make outfits for it.

[peering at that Wawa a little more closely] Does she? I hadn't realized Sewaddle were capable of that until they evolved.

[probably because the Sewaddle she knows the best is mostly incompetent.]

Well, she helps me design the clothes that I sew mostly. I figure it's good practice for her for when she's a Leavanny.

[Awww, poor Natto. Ruby doesn't think you're incompetent...... well, maybe a little.]

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