Voice testing and hoping for possible AU mates for this guy

[deceptivestone]

[So. There is now +1 very unamused Steven with a super rod that his mun shoved in his hands. Hell if he knows what to actually do with it as he doesn't like fishing.]

I hardly think this is neccessary, mundane. While I'm not opposed to more 'AUMates' from Houen, I am opposed to the idea of Mikuri and Fuyō. The gods only know why you'd want them when obtaining a J, Yuuki and Mitsuru would be a better use of your time.

... No, I only plan on killing his pokemon again. I have little interest in battling a child like him again unless he presses the matter. I'd much rather face Mikuri and reclaim my title the man stole from me. Perhaps then J will stop laughing at me. [...sore loser much?]

((OOC: Wallace, Pheobe, Brendan and Wally in order of mention.))

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[protectedfamily]

[...Daigo please. Haruka's simply putting clasping her hand and putting her chin down to rest on a nearby surface.]

You're still sore about that? I would've thought a previous champion would act with a little more grace than that.

[She's quiet, thoughtful even--she closes her eyes and stays calm when she says her next piece.]

Yet again, you were a good champion. Wouldn't surprise me if Mikuri simply got lucky against you.

[cursebonding]

Hiya, Steven.


Hmmm, wouldn't killing someone's pokémon be against the rules? I don't think I'd be happy if anyone of my pokémon were killed in battle.

[Even evil had their standards, gosh!!!]

[deceptivestone]

I was champion for a week. [Or there abouts. His mun needs to make zir mind on some facts still.] I didn't do much.

It's quite possible. The man was my best friend.

[deceptivestone]

Fuyō.

Hardly. About half of all pokemon battles end in the death of at least one pokemon. They can be replaced at no great cost after all.

did you say au mates

[sword_resonance]

You "plan" on killing pokemon?

For no reason but to show off to a trainer?

[protectedfamily]

Well, you were better than the last one. Fair enough?

[The last champion was kinda yawn worthy, in Haruka's view. She preferred someone that looked more the part, which Mikuri...does not.

...Oh? Haruka peeks up a bit, with a shake of her head.]

...Your friendship mustn't have meant much if you became rivals so easily, if you don't mind me saying. [She shrugs; she's mostly indifferent on the matter, if her unraised tone is anything to go by.]

[cursebonding]

Hmm? I think you've got my name wrong. It's Phoebe, Steven!

[There's a glint in her eyes followed by a sly smile but it's gone in a bat of an eye.]

That's no way to talk about a life. Whether a trainer or a pokémon they're all so precious.

...Here, have this brat too.

[ex_meanstoanend578]

[Don't mind a chuckle at all of that.]

Taking out your stress on another, weaker trainer? My, that sounds like an awfully low length to go.

[Mei muses--she does manage a smile, though it comes out looking just a bit mocking.]

Why waste your time on a small fry, when you can just go for the big fish? Seems like an unnecessary risk in case whoever you're talking about holds a grudge~

:3 this will go so well /offers popcorn

[deceptivestone]

Given the level disparity, it's only natural that death would occur and he should be lucky I left one or two alive. [SHRUG.] Pokemon are readily replaced anyway. The ones that die are worthless.

<3

[deceptivestone]

[Steven just shrugs it off with his own charmer's smile.] This is more training though. The real stress relief comes when I face Mikuri.

[..And lose. Again.]

[sword_resonance]

...would you like it if something happened to you and that's what people thought? That you were worthless for dying?

Say what you will, but they're living creatures.

[ex_meanstoanend578]

[If he keeps up the facade, that's fine--Mei can keep her smile on as well.]

Hmm, I suppose that's true. You must not have a lot of confidence in the other...ah, child's ability to retaliate?

Just don't let that overconfidence be your end~ Bad things happen when your ego gets too large, you know?

[...Says queen of the egotistical brats right here. Can you feel the hypocrisy tonight?]

[deceptivestone]

You have my thanks, Haruka. [He'll agree with the last champion being boring. And that Wallace needs a major wardrobe overhaul.]

I don't believe that it meant much at all, in hindsight. [Steven just shrugs. Truth be told he thought it had meant more, but apparently not if his former friend had challenged him so quickly.]

[deceptivestone]

...No. I don't believe so.

[Ok, that gets a laugh out of him.] You share sentiments with the rangers?

[Here, have a somewhat disgusted look.]

[deceptivestone]

[Just. going to ignore the first part with a sneer. He's pegged you as something of a Ranger now. Eww.]

A living tool, but a tool nonetheless.

[sword_resonance]

[Yeah well you're a tool.]

If you're getting them killed, you're kinda crappy at keeping your tools, aren't you?

[cursebonding]

[Phoebe will puff her cheeks at that but doesn't make any further comment about her name.]

The rangers...? Oh! I've heard of them, but I never really followed up on what they did. I just share the same values as my grandparents, silly!

[...and the Project but since Steven seemed to have been mindwiped (from her stand point) might as well not fill him in on anything. It'd be a complete waste of time.]

There's nothing wrong in that, don't you think?

[deceptivestone]

Not particularly. I wouldn't enjoy battling him again, but if he presses. [Shrug. Not his fault what the outcome is after that. Just like it's never his fault for any battle he loses. It's always his pokemons fault.]

Really? Like what? [His smile is not quite right. Mei, you are treading on thin ground with Steven now, more so given he's actually used to being a dickface more than not and getting away with it.] What would a child know, I wonder.

[deceptivestone]

Hardly my fault they are flawed or weak.

[deceptivestone]

Then they are weak minded fools who'd be better served leaving Houen.

[sword_resonance]

[Oh, is he hitting a nerve? Maybe some of Mei was rubbing off on him because he didn't seem too eager to back down.]

Only an unskilled craftsman blames shoddy tools for poor work.

[ex_meanstoanend578]

...I see. [Mei chuckles a bit, amused.] Hopefully he's shaped up from that last time, then~

[...Ohhhh, wait. That last bit makes Mei's eyes twitch--she puts a hand behind her mouth, which hides an almost devious look.] Plenty. I won't say I haven't had my share of losses, but you know what I do when I lose?

[Act just like Steven is and vow to punch those leaders in their faces?] I destroy them once I'm certain I can beat their silly lowbreeds to the ground. I don't simply stew over it like a petulant little brat~!

Perhaps it is you who is the child, then.

[cursebonding]

[She'll pout at that.]

I'd be careful about what you say, if I were you Steven!

[deceptivestone]

[A little. And his first reaction when called on how he treats his pokemon...] Then shall we test that theory.

I promise not to kill your pokemon. [DON'T TRUST THAT SMILE. He's like a wolf in sheep's clothing.]

[protectedfamily]

It's no problem, Daigo. [Haruka's lips turn up to a slight smile. Thank you. Seriously, they could've forced him to look less like a damn fruit...the cape only added to that, really.

Haruka looks a little solemn when he says that next portion though, closing her eyes and settling her face back into a neutral position. She sounds a little sorry, even.]

...I'm sorry for that loss, then. It's sad to hear that something like that could've just been thrown away so easily by him.