Pokemon Umbral Discussion 12: Is Impact the Piccolo of Pokemon Umbral?

[Dracorion]

I'm honestly curious, what would Impact have done last round? And this round?

I was wondering that while I was usurping control.

Rayleen's father died when they fell off that cliff. Well, maybe he didn't, her father is really Vladdie, and she only refers to him as dead because calling their relationship "strained" is the understatement of the century.

Also, I asked this before but you didn't see it I guess, why does Impact like the Kimonos? They use pokemon!

[Geminex]

They use pokemon, but they don't rely on them. They really don't seem to need them.

Last round... probably whipped out some heavier weapons, checked if Shizuka can dodge bullets as well as she dodges blades.

This round... Not sure. It sure as hell wouldn't have involved seduction. The only reason I'm having him agree to this is because of awkwardness potential, and because he's been pretty much asexual so far.

[Dracorion]

Yeah well, when Pierce said it was a longshot that was another understatement. It's not really so much seduction as it is distraction. Kind of like she did to Pierce, but I doubt you could get Pierce's reaction out of Shizuka.

You can still pull out some heavier weapons while Pierce has her distracted, though, if you think that's better.

EDIT:

Originally Posted by Geminex

They use pokemon, but they don't rely on them. They really don't seem to need them.

So, what, I'm guessing Impact likes Rayleen as well?

Wonder if he'll like Pierce the Battle Master.

[Geminex]

You can still pull out some heavier weapons while Pierce has her distracted, though, if you think that's better.

I do, in fact, think that's better. He can try to seduce Shizuka later. When they're all drunk.

Wonder if he'll like Pierce the Battle Master.

Probably. As long as he keeps using pokemon, he's enforcing society's trend of pokemon-reliance. The kimonos aren't, there's the big difference.

And like I said, once he has mind control, he'll almost certainly be going after Rayleen.

[Dracorion]

"Going after Rayleen" in a good way or a bad way?

Actually, with Impact it's always a bad way. Going after Rayleen in a murder way or a sex way?

I should think Impact wise enough to know that he can never seduce Shizuka. But by openly groping and saying the most disgusting things he could hopefully maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe, if the stars align, Shizuka is having her period, and God decides to intervene and make her particularly vulnerable to offensive behavior, piss her off. Which would mean pain, but also hopefully a chance to strike.

Not to mention Shizuka established that they were fighting dirty. Well, actually, Impact did.

Of course, it's never going to work and they're never going to win, but Pierce is trying to come up with the most realistic way to win the fight. Impact isn't taking the duel seriously enough, which is frankly a huge disrespect.

But hey, if you want to keep Impact an asexual blob, that's fine by me.

I don't- but- The Kimonos would be using pokemon the same as Pierce if he was a Battle Master! Are, actually!

[Geminex]

Actually, with Impact it's always a bad way. Going after Rayleen in a murder way or a sex way?

In a "Rayleen... regain your hatred. Pokemon... the inclusion of pokemon in our society, is doing untold harm! Join me, Rayleen. I cannot offer you vengeance... but we can make sure that this never happens again. Join me." way.

Of course, it's never going to work and they're never going to win, but Pierce is trying to come up with the most realistic way to win the fight. Impact isn't taking the duel seriously enough, which is frankly a huge disrespect.

Impact just used stimulants and an assault rifle. That's about as serious as it's gonna get, until he gets out the flamethrower. Whereas Pierce hasn't even deployed his pokemon, insisting on fighting himself.

Now, I'm not sure, but I'd say that the guy who's going all-out seems to be taking this more seriously than the guy who desperately wants to prove himself by intentionally weakening himself.

And besides, Pierce's plan is in no way an effective strategy, nor is it in any way "realistic". It's silly. There's so many flaws there that it physically hurts. I mean, I'm sure seeing Impact get turned away and humiliated by an angry Shizuka might turn Pierce on, but he needs to learn to live out his Freudian fantasies on his own.

If anything, when the battle's over I might have Impact approach Shizuka, discuss their performance, maybe make some clumsy attempts at flirtation and then, midway through the conversation, pull out his revolver and try to shoot her. That'd be an effective way of exploiting sexual tension. Not groping Shizuka to make her angry.

Edit:

I don't- but- The Kimonos would be using pokemon the same as Pierce if he was a Battle Master! Are, actually!

But they're not dependent on them. Even if Pierce goes Battle-master, he'll at least in part rely on pokemon. And besides, I doubt the Kimonos would actively fight again Impact's long-term plans.

[Menarker]

Originally Posted by Geminex

We don't want the info, we want an overview of what you're discussing: "Sent PM to AB, regarding: Renny's sidequest" or, "AB to Menarker, regarding: RE: "Conspiracy theories" sort of thing
Because like I said, I don't trust you.
Alternately, you could just remain silent, and I'll just start taking my evil plans constructive suggestions to PM as well! What fun it will be to, for once, not expect Impact's being evil!

You know, you would find out most of this stuff in a day or two at most, and while most of it would be INTRIGUING to your character, few of it should be negative. Heck, it might even turn out to be a bonus down the line! =P

[Astral Harmony]

Like I keep telling you, Geminex, those PMs aren't much more than "Hi, im Renny! i r triying to gte 1nt0 L0la's pantz0rz LOL!" and I actually meant it when I said it the first time. There is talk about his Mollesk, but that's not much.

Oh, and some bullshit about love potions, but I'm really close to put a huge stopsign on that one right there. We're not having the temporary multiple crush episode because of this or that love-inducing effect and I mean it. And if you try shit, I'll make it turn out weird! Expect shit like Impact falling in love with Pierce's Nagarai. Then you'll be sorry.

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You'll be laughing your ass off, but somewhere deep inside you'll be sorry.

[Geminex]

I wasn't actually picturing Impact as that bulky and muscular. Strong, yes, but more lean and mean. Maybe double, or one and a half times Shizuka's weight. Probably double.

Also, they're grappling, yes? In close physical proximity? Particularly their faces?
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Drac, if Impact were to kiss Shizuka (purely as a combat ruse, of course), could Pierce use the distraction to jam a knife in her back?

Hi, im Renny! i r triying to gte 1nt0 L0la's pantz0rz LOL!

That makes me want to see them even more. But fair enough. As long as we never have another PATCAzord again.

Also, are we leaving Dantefalcon behind? I'd hate to drop down to three people.

[DanteFalcon]

Nah I'm still here. Just been a bit tired and busy with a threatre gig in real life. Last show is tonight and set strike is tomorrow so my free time will increase by a rather large amount.