3rd Arrow [Video]

[umiiroshoujo]

[Good evening, citizens of Union. Tonight you are graced with seeing Umi again! And she's back in the city! It's truly a miracle. She's apparently in a section of the habitat for water type pokémon.]

I've returned from my trip to the swamp, and it was...eventually successful.

[To prove her point, she holds up a shiny Skrelp, and it's a good thing she's wearing gloves, because it's drooling all over her hand.]

...is there anyone who has experience with a Pokémon with a drooling problem? He doesn't seem to stop.



[Private to Maki]

Now that I'm back in the city, I recall that you were interested in learning some basic stretches and exercises, right? If you're still interested, I'm available now.

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[cutiepanther]

Again? [ Maki's not sure how she expected this to go, but already her heart is sinking a little, worried that she might be in over her head..

So she tries again, barely able to keep her balance, but doing slightly better now that she's focusing. But her problem still is that she's not used to this, and she can't last long. ]

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[umiiroshoujo]

[This is only the beginning, Maki. There is no escape. Umi continues watching over her, like some sort of dictator.]

Better. Don't forget to breathe.

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[cutiepanther]

[ And she brought this on herself too, which somehow makes it worse. Maki's tail swishes back and forth, as if trying to help her balance, taking in deep exaggerated breaths to prove she is following directions. ]

R-Right. Is this better?

[umiiroshoujo]

[Umi crosses her arms, inspecting Maki as she attempts to keep her balance.]

Much better, yes. Hold it as long as you can.

[cutiepanther]

[ This girl...Maki might have gotten herself into a dangerous situation. ]

I-I can't....hold it....

[ It's hard, and Maki's trying, but she's about to topple over. ]

[umiiroshoujo]

[Don't worry Maki, Umi will make you strong. If she can survive, that is. She'll make a 'mon out of you.]

You'll have to keep practicing.

[cutiepanther]

[ Don't worry? She's already realized that Umi might be a difficult person to please.

And then eventually her muscles give out, and Maki slumps to the ground, breathing heavily. She's got stamina, but apparently not enough. ]

[umiiroshoujo]

You're going to need a lot of practice.

[cutiepanther]

R-Right...I guess this is what I wanted..

[umiiroshoujo]

Are you up for continuing today, or would you like to call it a day?

[cutiepanther]

No, I can do it. Let's go again!

[ Maki has the drive to become great, something she has let shine through her musical talents so far, but she knows working out and dancing are another part that she wants to achieve as well. ]

[umiiroshoujo]

[Yes, good. Show her what you've got, Maki.]

Alright. Try again.

[cutiepanther]

[ Getting back to her feet, Maki gets back into the stretch, refusing to be beat. She's put so much hard work into singing, getting where she is, she knows she just has to put the same effort in now to become a real performer. ]

[umiiroshoujo]

[Good, Maki. That's the right attitude to have! Doesn't mean Umi's going to go easy on her, though.]

That's better. Now try this one.

[She's got a bunch of these stretches up her sleeve.]

[cutiepanther]

[ Umi is a taskmaster, so at least some of Maki is happy to know she'll do better if she works with the other girl. ]

I can do that.

[ Gritting her teeth Maki lifts her leg like Umi, holding it until she's whining and squeaking, but doing her best, showing her determination. ]

[umiiroshoujo]

[It may take a while to get Maki accustomed to each of these stretches, but she'll be better for it.]

Good.

[Umi watches for a moment before concentrating on herself.]

It'll get easier once you become more flexible.