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bravenewworld2014-01-19 11:34 pm
tinytactician) wrote in bravenewworld2014-01-19 11:34 pm
~02
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[((Dated to post-cave exploration))
Tiny recluse is still tiny, but not so reclusive -- especially not now that he has a new friend to visit and care for (new friend is a Steelix named Gertrude, fyi). Armin thinks it rude to leave his buddy all alone in the Habitats all the time, so an escape attempt has been performed!
Granted, his grandfather has been extra-busy with council-y business in the wake of the ore crisis, so it wasn't that hard for Armin and Meredith to sneak out. But still, they're free! They're out! He should be feeling very proud of himself, walking along the streets like a normal civilian. He should be all but skipping along the sidewalk, perhaps whistling a cheery tune.
Except he's not. Because, as it turns out, bonding with an enormous Pokemon sort of leaves you drained, mentally, physically and emotionally, and Armin doesn't have much emotion strength to spare. So he's sort of creeping along the street, frowning, radiating a tangible -- literally; if any passers-by aren't psychically prepared, his emotions are going to bleed over onto them -- aura of discomfort, nausea and exhaustion.
This also means that if anyone with a particularly potent emotional state passes by, it's going to hit Armin like a ton of bricks. Case in point: the loving couple who sidesteps boy and Ralts, drawing an uncharacteristic scowl from both.]
Ug. Indecent.
[((Dated to post-cave exploration))
Tiny recluse is still tiny, but not so reclusive -- especially not now that he has a new friend to visit and care for (new friend is a Steelix named Gertrude, fyi). Armin thinks it rude to leave his buddy all alone in the Habitats all the time, so an escape attempt has been performed!
Granted, his grandfather has been extra-busy with council-y business in the wake of the ore crisis, so it wasn't that hard for Armin and Meredith to sneak out. But still, they're free! They're out! He should be feeling very proud of himself, walking along the streets like a normal civilian. He should be all but skipping along the sidewalk, perhaps whistling a cheery tune.
Except he's not. Because, as it turns out, bonding with an enormous Pokemon sort of leaves you drained, mentally, physically and emotionally, and Armin doesn't have much emotion strength to spare. So he's sort of creeping along the street, frowning, radiating a tangible -- literally; if any passers-by aren't psychically prepared, his emotions are going to bleed over onto them -- aura of discomfort, nausea and exhaustion.
This also means that if anyone with a particularly potent emotional state passes by, it's going to hit Armin like a ton of bricks. Case in point: the loving couple who sidesteps boy and Ralts, drawing an uncharacteristic scowl from both.]
Ug. Indecent.
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- A Steelix!? Whoa- you bonded with one of those?!
[SURPRISED since man those things are effing huge and dangerous looking]
[But maybe he has good intentions! Except Sora seems less than concerned] Probably, but how else are we gonna get strong?
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It was...sort of an accident. I mean, I met her accidentally.
[Have a bit of a lineface.] By...practicing someplace safe?
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How do you accidentally meet a Steelix? [He's pretty sure those things would stand out here in the city by a lot]
[And he shakes his head] But that only gets you so far! You can't ever really improve unless you're willing to risk something! And if I want to make it in the rangers, well, I should at least know how to handle the basic dangers out there.
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...ah. You want to be a Ranger. That makes sense.
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[he grins and nods] Yep! I really wanna be one.
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[Armin smiles a little, sort of sadly.] I have many friends who want to do that as well. It's very brave of you.
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[But he can pick up on the sadness, and he frowns a little]
Really? But you don't wanna join with them?
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No, not me. I'll be a Historian.
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[Really? Not that he's judging but]
[Really? Why?]
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[Da fuq man.]
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[Yeah not only did he bond with a Steelix, he named it Gertrude.]
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Alright, alright.
It's not really my thing, but if being a Historian's what your heart wants- then you should follow it!
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...what my heart wants? What do you mean?
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[A pause as he thinks]
It's like...a deep feeling inside, about what you truly want. It's different for everyone.
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But I know deep down if I don't go, I'll regret it forever.
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Then I wish you all the best of luck. It's good to have dreams.
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You got dreams too, right?
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That's a pretty unique dream..!
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[Holy crap Ash Ketchem]
Wow! But there's hundreds of them!
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Well, yes. But I have my whole life to search, right?
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[STILL A LOT. But he's grinning]
That's a good dream! I dunno if I can help you with finding every one, but if you ever wanna go out and train with me- I bet you could meet at least a few more!
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