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Brave New World Mods ([personal profile] bravenewmods) wrote in [community profile] bravenewworld2014-02-24 11:46 pm
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Tournament Round One

The first day of the tournament dawns bright and sunny, a stark contrast to the mood of the citizens of Union as they exit the gates of the city. Many of them stare at Team Evolution with open suspicion - what exactly were they trying to demonstrate here? Regardless, it appears that the people of Union would hold their own session first. As the 12 trainers take their positions, the crowd is waved back by one of the Guardsmen, holding a pole out to his side as a makeshift barrier.

"Please, for your own safety, stay behind this area, everyone. The tournament will begin shortly."

From the opposite side, the members of Team Evolution politely troop in, pausing at a short distance. As before, Rory stands at the front of the group, accompanied by Crystal and Sakina, each of whom were, if not familiar to the people of Union by now, at least recognizable.

The Guardsman, who apparently has been chosen to act as the judge, speaks once more once the hubbub has died down.

"The Council wishes to thank all who have agreed to take part in this demonstration and all who have come to lend support. To Team Evolution, it is our desire that you come to understand what it means to our city to be a Pokémon trainer, and what it is from which we draw our strength. Though our philosophies may differ, we are nonetheless united in our humanity. We take heart in having made contact with our fellows after so many long years, and we pray that the gods may look upon this meeting with favor."

A pause.

"Now... without further ado, let the battles begin!"

((The first round of the tournament will end in 48 hours, ICly. Please let us know who the winner will be by 2/26 here and we'll post the second round match-ups as soon as we can. The second round of the tournament will begin ICly 2/27.))
a_gentle_boy: (Contemplative)

[personal profile] a_gentle_boy 2014-02-27 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
[Avey glances up at Annabel and blinks as if noticing her for the first time. ...He flushes a bit red for a moment before chirping cheerfully back.]

I know we've all already talked about how weird this feels, but...

[Lucas sighs a bit.]

I don't think they're going to be very interested in learning about the way we live our lives...
naturaldissension: (Default)

[personal profile] naturaldissension 2014-02-27 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
Your drive is admirable as always, Dr. Verdine. Then let us see how they respond...

[He glances up towards the battles again.]

I confess it does not seem much different than our methods, this Warp Band technology. But it may be worth studying further.
niepokonany: (I just can't keep my fingers)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-02-27 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
That was it? Feliks, still awash with adrenaline, felt almost confused--somehow, he'd wanted it to go on longer! But Jadwiga had done good--she'd done so great, and he was so proud of her!

He opened his arms for her to teleport into, giving her a good hug while he looked Danuta over more closely. Satisfied that it was nothing a good meal and some rest wouldn't fix, he smiled up at Yang.

"You too--it was fun!"
ember_celica: (You Bet)

[personal profile] ember_celica 2014-02-27 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
Yang looked down at her two, more reserved. She'd need to take them home and get them fed -- and treated, but none of the wounds were critical. She looked back up at Feliks and nodded, smiling back at him. "Mm-hmm. Make sure you go far, though! I don't wanna lose to a guy who goes down in the semifinals, you know!"
niepokonany: (But it's just the price I pay)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-02-27 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that seemed fair enough. He totally wouldn't want to lose to some loser, either, right?

"No problem! We'll bring it next time, so you totally don't have to worry."
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[personal profile] ember_celica 2014-02-27 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Good! That's what I wanna hear," Yang said. "Because I'm gonna be rooting for you, mister!"
bejustorbedead: (before battle)

Re: ( no I love it that rocks )

[personal profile] bejustorbedead 2014-02-27 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
(nope, no anticipation)

All right, Jacob - just remember your training and you'll be fine.

[Ky stated in a reassuring tone. Jacob nodded curtly and let out a low, rustling growl, vines extended - the tips waving in a 'come here' gesture.

Translation: "Come at me, Bro"]
niepokonany: (It only counts if you saw a nipple!)

[personal profile] niepokonany 2014-02-28 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
Feliks laughed, balancing his Ralts on his shoulder again.

"Okay! I like, solemnly promise to kick all the butt we can."
ember_celica: (You Bet)

[personal profile] ember_celica 2014-02-28 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
Yang grinned and pointed at him, then nodded with a wink. "I'm gonna hold you to that, Feliks!" she called, before she waved. "I'm gonna get my boys healed up, though. Take care of yourself! And good luck!"

She waved a hand, before she started off. As she walked away, she knelt down, and grabbed Miller. He slid up to her shoulder, riding it. Hex floated along after.
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[personal profile] ladyofluminosity 2014-02-28 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Yay Eevee friends! Annabel's going to squirm before Lux lets her sit on her shoulder. She'll continue cheeping at you, Avey. Yay!

Lux shakes her head.]


I don't think this is about learning about the way we live at all...
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-02-28 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
I can theorize that the way energy is transferred is the same, but I won't know unless we're able to study it further. It's my hope that we'll get that opportunity. "Bonding" seems to work quite a bit differently than our own methods, however.
improvings: (You couldn't shut up)

[personal profile] improvings 2014-02-28 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Ah.... this isn't his scene at all.]

I-I said, someone mentioned they store their Pokemon in a strange way!
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[personal profile] springcleaning 2014-02-28 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
Levi's standing across from Fai, looking grumbly as usual. He hadn't been able to resist entering the contest. He was too bullheaded and arrogant not to. Even though he only had two Pokemon, he was confident. His Whirlipede, Bug, is resting by his feet. Levi even has one boot up on Bug's shell. His Swinub, Romeo, is chilling next to his other ankle. Romeo looks super bored though, Bug is way more into it.

"All right, fuckers. Bug's up first. Make sure you dodge any fire, this guy's bound to be faster than Gunsmoke." The Commander's Houndour was... pretty slow. He picks up his foot and... promptly kicks the Whirlipede out from under him, Bug spinning wildly and bolting into the arena.
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[personal profile] naturaldissension 2014-03-01 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
As it must by necessity. We have no means of communication, after all. This trait inherent to these 'Enlightened' would certainly be invaluable as well.
a_gentle_boy: (Thoughtful)

[personal profile] a_gentle_boy 2014-03-01 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
The old Pokemon prisons that they use... But I'm sure anyone could see that having a real relationship with your Pokemon would get more done than using something like that...

[Lucas is too engrossed to notice that Avey is fluffing out his coat a little bit in response to Annabel's attentions.]
Edited 2014-03-01 03:14 (UTC)
comparative_insanity: art by konnichipuu @ deviantart (When they asked if I knew his name)

[personal profile] comparative_insanity 2014-03-01 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
Well, that one is most definitely... a character. Fai tilts his head to the side with a small titter, and though his eyes widen a little bit at Levi kicking the Venipede, well, it has a thick shell and really doesn't seem to mind at all. And it's best not to get distracted.

"Mr Sunshine, I think we could brighten up the place a bit. Some fire, perhaps?"

Mr Sunshine, it seems, rather likes that word, and is all too happy to comply. He opens his mouth and burps more than breathes out a cloud of small flames to surround the other pokémon.
ladyofluminosity: (06)

[personal profile] ladyofluminosity 2014-03-01 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
In Poke Balls.

[She saw the announcement from Fai.]
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[personal profile] ladyofluminosity 2014-03-01 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Pokemon prisons. She hadn't heard them called that before, but it was appropriate. The blond nods.]

I agree. I don't want to judge them on that because of different upbringing, but at the same time...

[Oh my fluffy Eevee, Annabel is impressed!]
a_gentle_boy: (Doubtful)

[personal profile] a_gentle_boy 2014-03-01 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe... someone just leapt to conclusions. Maybe it's different.

[Lucas looks a little doubtful. Avey looks a little proud and then casually begins grooming himself because that is the cool thing amongst Eevees.]
bnw_sheepy_npcs: (Dr. Crystal Verdine)

[personal profile] bnw_sheepy_npcs 2014-03-01 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods.]

Perhaps one day we too can evolve in such a way to be able to use similar "gifts".
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[personal profile] ladyofluminosity 2014-03-01 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, was that cool? That seemed kind of girly, wow, why would you care so much about your appearance man, vain much? Annabel huffs and looks away.]

Maybe, I don't know...
a_gentle_boy: (Thoughtful)

[personal profile] a_gentle_boy 2014-03-01 06:16 am (UTC)(link)
[FLUFFINESS OK god what is with you Eevee broads. Avey turns pale as Annabel averts her gaze.]

...There might be some place really nice inside them. Maybe they go to a Habitat Tower, too....
naturaldissension: (Smile)

[personal profile] naturaldissension 2014-03-01 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
...Ah. Do I sense some experimentation coming on?

[Rory almost looks uneasy as he laughs.]
ladyofluminosity: (Default)

[personal profile] ladyofluminosity 2014-03-01 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
[She pauses to think about that. The possibility existed, but...]

Maybe?

[It's called playing hard to get, Avey. Get used to it. Women do it all the time. At least that's what Camille told her.]
makeitquick: (Last Song)

[personal profile] makeitquick 2014-03-01 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Wow. She gav Lurks a pat on the back but maybe she should do more pep-talks... But too late for that. Lurks just advances one step, then again, and then- ]

Okay, and... sting 'em!

[ Lurks nods for an agreement and breaks out to a run as its colored fingers light up with the sheem of poison as it makes to poison sting Jacob ]

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