Pokémon Umbral Discussion 9: More Than Double the Number of RP Threads!

[Geminex]

... That is awesome. That is, in fact, quite inspirational.

I think I'll work his brief trip into the shadow realm into his slide towards evil. The tip will be... a reminder of his commitment. His followers will bear replicae. Scythetip. I'm not sure what I'm gonna call Scythetip, but it's gonna be something awesome and dreaded.

[Dracorion]

Yeah, until some asshole with a shiny sword goes and cuts off your fingers and takes the damn thing.

And then the real fun begins.

By the way, are our characters going to know that the Kimonos are going to the party? Because Pierce would bring the scythe handle along for Mika to study.

[Geminex]

Thank god Chizuru's not there. Pierce'd get drunk and try to make out with her. Hell, Snorlax might get drunk and try to make out with her.

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Disturbing mental images aside, Impact might want to fight Shizuka. Y'know, standard sword fight. Just to see how strong she is. He gets soundly beaten, of course, but it'll provide a good background for when they fight again.

[Dracorion]

Do we have to go over this again? I called Shizuka forever ago. Get trounced by Kirie if you want.

[Geminex]

Oh come on. How's Pierce gonna face her? Will he just grab a steak knife from the table? Because if he has his pokemon fight, then it's really not much of a duel, anymore.

And besides, like I explained above: Plot. This isn't just about getting my ass kicked, it's about setting it up for an awesome one-liner when Impact mind-crushes Shizuka at the ruins. Why is Impact going to fight Shizuka at the ruins?
1: Full demons. Impact and Shizuka are the only ones on either team. Do the math.
2: Leaders. The laws of anime (because that's what this is become, awesome, awesome anime) declare that in epic showdowns, counterparts must fight each other. Meaning Renny fights Chizuru, Charlotte fights Kirie, Matt fights... Mika?, Pierce fights Tsubasa, Impact fights Shizuka. Of course, depending on what's tactically wise, it'll probably involve a lot of focusing fire, but I still demand that in the final post of the final mission, every team member must land the killing blow on their counterpart.

TL;DR: This isn't the rival you're looking for! *handwave*

[Dracorion]

First of all, it's not yet been decided that Impact is leader.

He certainly won't be Pierce's permanent leader, unless he does some really good manipulatin'.

Also, I totally called Shizuka. Not just this time, but every time. Because I can. My idea, if you will. By Mission 7, Pierce will be half-demon and his pokemon will be all it takes to equalize. As for this mission, you should re-read Pierce's profile. He carries a knife. And since he's not the kind of guy that carries a knife without knowing how to use it, he's got pretty good aim with it as well as knowing how to fight with it. Of course, no amount of knife-fu will help him against Shizuka, but he'll just be trying to learn a thing or two rather than win.

Since Impact isn't designated leader, and we absolutely have to pair him up with another demon, there's Shizuka and Tsubasa, who are demons, and Fujiko is a Full Demon (not sure how that's different from the other two, but whatever).

Besides, I'm a Toydarian. Mind tricks don't work on me. Only sex.

[Menarker]

I'll likely be skipping out on posting this time around while waiting for the second half of the wall of text from AB.

Would be nice if we could get our "updates" now so we can think about it and discuss it... you know, instead of thinking of torture and all that.

Yes, for PvP I imagine that would be organized between ourselves. Plenty of food and drinks, an innocent question from one of the Kimonos or NPCs asking which of the trainers is the strongest or who is the best combatant and wildfire starts from hubris or hoping to showcase one's might to look good in front of a disproportionately large audience of ladies.

Honestly don't know whether the group knows that the Kimonos would be coming. Was planning on keeping it totally hidden, but AB got plans, so I'll roll it with it. :3

And why do you all be hating Snorlax!? You make a large gentle soul cry! *BWAHHH!!!*

[Geminex]

My idea

Hey, copyright infringement. That's MY PHRASE (TM). Only I get to be petty.

And besides, when did you claim the right to have a rivalry with her? And, for that matter, when did we agree to let you? I mean, usually when I go MY IDEA (TM), it's over something moderately complex, but considering that we're gonna be fighting the kimonos anyway, it's not a big mental leap to want the rivalry with a character that corresponds fairly closely to mine.

Yes, I'm not absolute leader. None of you obey Impact the way the Kimonos obey Shizuka. You probably won't even when his tongue becomes silver, and his voice becomes like liquid gold. But if you ask yourself who's had the most control over what the team does so far, you'll probably come up with Impact, with Renny a moderately close second. Of course, for all I know, that could change. Perhaps Charlotte and Pierce will lead us next time, perhaps matt will become really manipulative and control us all. But for now, Impact's in the lead by a bit. And besides, he's the politician. World-domination. How would he accept any other position than "leader"?

As for weapons. Shizuka: Sword. Impact: Sword. Pierce: Knife.
Picture it. Both scenarios. Which one looks more fitting? Impact, wielding Rayleen's dragon slave, slender, scything through the air, showing strength, elegance, if not nearly as much skill as necessary. Perhaps even putting up something of a fight.
Pierce: Draws knife. Gets disarmed. Nods wisely.
Because seriously, unless he's throwing it, her katana has way more range than his weapon. He can't attack, unless he enters into her range first.

And why are we fighting over who gets to fight a girl? Don't guys usually fight about who gets to seduce her? Because I'd totally be fine with that. Go ahead. Take your pick. Any of them. I don't mind. Just let me break Shizuka's soul and laugh at her drooling, comatose body.
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And no, that's not sexual, but when Impact has power, he'll want to display it. Besides, he'll be all kinds of corrupt by then. Not exactly sure how, yet, but Burning Hatred+Demon Rage+Essence of the Shadow Realm really won't make for a balanced individual.

[Dracorion]

Right there, at the start of Discussion thread 6, I issued a challenge. That's a rivalry. And no one protested at the time, nor the time after that when I reiterated that Pierce was going to be fighting Shizuka, so I assumed it was okay.

If PATCA (AB) decides to put someone else as leader, Impact will have to ragequit or suck it up. Simple as that.

By the way, Pierce's weapon when he goes half-demon? Sword. For now, here's hoping Shizuka will be sporting enough to give Pierce a free shot before disarming him. Yes, his best bet is probably to throw the knife and try to punch her in the face while she's distracted. Of course, it won't work and he'll get his ass kicked, but I can't see Impact faring much better.

And I think it's far too early to say who's "in the lead". Yes, Impact is "winning", sure. But Matt and Pierce haven't even had a shot. Charlotte is out of the question, though.

EDIT:

Originally Posted by Geminex

And no, that's not sexual, but when Impact has power, he'll want to display it. Besides, he'll be all kinds of corrupt by then. Not exactly sure how, yet, but Burning Hatred+Demon Rage+Essence of the Shadow Realm really won't make for a balanced individual.

And how exactly do you think Impact will be able to hide it by the time we reach Mission 7? Because I gotta tell ya, obviously corrupt bastard does not a leader make.

For this mission, because we can't say for sure who's leader, I'd say PVP opponents should be up for grabs. Luckily, I had Shizuka reserved.

[Menarker]

... I don't see a reason at this point (or any point) why we would have to fight the Kimonos unless they be testing us or such.

... Well, unless the person fighting was evil/unbalanced and all that, but that's a solo performance at this point. :3