Extremely nervous/shaky voice-testing. Also very early Indigo League/Kanto Misty?

[watertypes]

Do you even have a clue what you're doing?

[No.]

Well, at least you're willing to admit it when you're clueless, unlike some people I could name...

I've been hearing from others here though that you go through these "phases" and I might just be your latest "phase". We need to talk about that, mun. You can't just assume I'm okay with that, because I'm not! I deserve better than to be paid attention to one week and then ignored the next! If you're starting this, you're in it for good! No backing out, do you hear me?!

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[shallturnto]

Misty!

PIKACHUPI!

[Yes, Ash is strangely excited to see you. How bout that?]

[watertypes]

Oh look, exactly the clueless wonder I was speaking of. And Pikachu! Hi, Pikachu! [Yes the Pokemon gets a sweeter greeting than Ash at this moment, fff.]

...What, Ash, why are you looking at me like that? Do I have something on my face? [What why are you so excited to see her, you were just arguing about a bike a second ago what.]

[shallturnto]

What, I'm not allowed to be excited to see you? I haven't seen you in ages Mist.

[watertypes]

Haven't seen me in...? [It dawns on her he's wearing different clothing.] Ah! You look different! You're... from... the future?

[Give her a second to let that sink in. It's kind of making her a little sad and she's not... entirely sure why. She'll cover it up quickly though with the crossing of her arms and a slightly smug look.] Well, I guess that means you finally do get me a new bike.

[shallturnto]

[And Ash has the decency to look embarrassed here]

Actually, the Nurse Joy from Viridian kinda rebuilt the old one.

wow if I'm super bad at this, I apologize. /flails!

[watertypes]

[Well, she should have expected as much from you, Ash Ketchum... In fact she looks a little disappointed, but to be fair it has less to do with the bike and more to do with:] And that's the last time you saw me?

Re: wow if I'm super bad at this, I apologize. /flails!

[shallturnto]

I've seen ya since. And we talk on the phone a lot. We just don't get a lotta chances to meet up for real cuz' you're busy with the Gym and I'm still traveling.

[watertypes]

The... Gym? You mean the Cerulean City Gym?

[shallturnto]

Yeah. And it's doin' really, really well now that you're Gym Leader. Not that that's really surprising

[...was that a genuine compliment in there. HE MUST BE A POD PERSON.]

[watertypes]

[In fact she thinks it's some sort of... backwards Ash-insult, because that's what she's used to from him.] And what is that supposed to mean? What, you think I'm so ugly I make people want to battle me? Huh?!

[shallturnto]

It means you're great trainer! Where the heck did you even get that?

[watertypes]

...Oh. Because that's the type of thing you usually say to me! ...Wait, you're actually saying something nice? At what point do you suddenly become nice to me?

[stolemistysbike]

[ AND ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE ASH SPECTRUM: ]

How could anyone ignore someone as loud as you?

[watertypes]

[ OH GOOD. SOMEONE TO SASS. ♥ ]

Well, if people would listen to me every once in a while I wouldn't have to be loud, now would I?

[stolemistysbike]

Maybe you should say something worth listening to!

[watertypes]

[Excuse you, Ash, she has told you plenty of useful things! >:c] This coming from the boy who didn't even know you had to weaken a Pokémon before you can catch it!

[stolemistysbike]

Hey even a Pokemon Master has to start somewhere!

[ Because he's totally a master already! Definitely! ]

Besides, I didn't have to weaken Caterpie at all! But you're so scared of bug-types you probably didn't even notice!

[watertypes]

Ha! Some Pokémon Master. Your first two badges were given to you out of pity, and half of the pokémon you have you didn't even catch!

[...Nope, she can't just let the Caterpie comment slide, either. This bickering could probably go on forever without Brock to intervene. OH WELL!]

...And that's only because Caterpie is already a weak pokémon! Also, bugs are GROSS!

[stolemistysbike]

Hey, I got those badges fair and square - heck, I woulda beat you if Team Rocket didn't show up! And just because I didn't catch 'em doesn't mean I didn't earn 'em!

[ You did NOT just diss on Caterpie! ]

You...! If it wasn't for that Caterpie we never woulda made it through Viridian Forest. You should be thankful!

[watertypes]

[OOC: Feel like I'm faltering a little in her voice here, I had trouble with this tag. Mostly since it's been a few days since I rewatched those episodes and I can't entirely remember all the details, fff. APOLOGIES. I'M WINGING IT.]

You don't know that, that was a fluke!

I didn't say I wasn't thankful! I said it was weak because Caterpies are beginner pokémon! And being thankful or liking one bug doesn't make them all less gross! They're still gross!

[stolemistysbike]

I know it for sure! I was kicking your butt all over the gym!

[ And NOTHING will convince him otherwise ]

Yeah, well for someone who hates bugs so much you sure BUG me!

[ ASH KETCHUM, PUNMASTER SUPREME ]



(( ooc: Haha, you're doing fine, trust me! Sometimes it takes a little bit to get in the mindset where tags come easy, don't sweat it! YOU'RE WINGING IT RIGHT ))

[watertypes]

Ha! You couldn't even get Pikachu to battle me! And you wanna know why? Because unlike you, Pikachu's actually nice!

And need I remind you, I wouldn't have to bug you if a certain someone hadn't stolen my bike and trashed it in the first place? [In other words: you brought this on yourself, Ash Ketchum.]


[ OOC: Fff, thank you, I'm glad! Also your Ash is perf. This thread is perf. I can actually read it in their voices. 10/10 Would Recommend. (Also I like to abuse italics, shh.) ]

[stolemistysbike]

Shows what you know - I'm plenty nice! That's why Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur all wanted to come along! So there!

[ CHECKMATE-- oh. The bike.

Oh.

Oops ]

H-hey, c'mon, what would you have done in my shoes, huh?



(( ooc: I love these bickering kids so much it isn't even funny (and italics were made for abuse shhh). ))

[watertypes]

[Yeah, oops.]

Regardless of how it happened, you still owe me a bike. And you could have just asked for my help. I care about pokémon too, you know. I would have helped you get Pikachu to safety. But I bet that thought never even crossed your mind, did it?


[ OOC: Me. Too. /chinhands at them.
Just give me an OOC nudge or whatever if her voice or my facts or anything seem off~ ]

[theblacktulip]

What can you say? Sometimes mundanes just feel like having a nostalgia fix!

[watertypes]

Apparently, but I'm still not sure if I approve of this. As flattering as it may be to be chosen in the first place, to be cast aside later on will just be degrading. And I won't stand for being used.

[brothertragedy]

Regrettably, making such demands does not ensure that our mundanes will follow through, but I must say I admire your strength of spirit, young lady. [Hear that, Misty? Genuine praise! And he acknowledged you as a lady to boot.]

Quite resilient.

[He tips his hat and... there's a strange creature unlike anything in Kanto or even Jouto floating beside him: looking like a strange cross between a balloon and chandlier, with glowing eyes and a stitched mouth, lit up with ghostly blue-purple flames. ... well, at least it's not Bugs, right?]

[watertypes]

[Well, that's certainly something new. She flushes a little from the praise.] Ah, thank you...

[But is very quickly distracted by the odd creature he has with him.] Oh! I've never seen a Pokemon like that before! What is it?

[brothertragedy]

[He continues with his introduction, seeing her curiosity. The mention of his Pokemon earns a confident smile.] This is my partner, Chandelure. [The Pokemon dips in a mid-air bow, flames flickering.] Chan~delure!
And I am Ingo, one of the two Subway Bosses of Nimbasa City.

Chandelure is a dual Fire and Ghost Type. Quite skilled, it has been my partner of choice from boyhood. Chandelure's power and cooperation is matchless in double battles alongside my brother Emmet's Elektross!

... unfamiliar names for you, I take it? We are from the Unova Region. You seem familiar... have you ever been on television? [It might come across as flattery from anyone else, but Ingo's serious delivery marks it as a genuine question. Maybe a televised Cup, Contest, or race...]

[watertypes]

Ah, I'm Misty. From the Kanto region... Cerulean City. It's nice to meet you. Both of you! [She gives a smile to his Pokemon before looking back at him.]

And you're right, I've never heard of those Pokemon before... Or even of the Unova region... [She trails off a little, and looks a little shocked at his next question.] Uh, no, I don't think so... I hope to be one day, though! I'd love to be a famous actress! [Well, she's at that age where she'd like to be a lot of different things. And she hasn't been on television yet, but she will have been in her near future. She doesn't know that, though.]

A Subway Boss? Is that anything like a Gym Leader?

[brothertragedy]

How very nice to meet you, Miss Misty. Are you a trainer yourself?

There are only two Subway Bosses and they are myself and Emmet. Trainers come from all over the region to challenge us to double battles. It is a bit difficult to compare us to Gym Leaders as we are a very different breed... but you may consider us as the stop between a Gym Leader and a member of the Elite 4.

[In other words, Master-status without the League obligations!]

[watertypes]

[She nods in response to his question.] My specialty is water Pokémon. I grew up with them, too.

...Wow. [Well, Misty's impressed. She turns her head a little again to look at Chandelure, smiling.] I guess that means you're pretty strong, huh?

[brothertragedy]

Ah, Water Types... very beautiful, very serene, much like the sea, but so capricious, with the capacity for devastating power. [Like Misty's temper! </earlyKantoAsh>] It is said Pokemon grow to resemble their trainers, but I believe the reverse is just as possible. Perhaps you've grown to possess certain qualities associated with your favoured Type...

You are welcome to challenge us and see for yourself.

If I were to grow complacent and say, "yes, I am strong" and leave it at that, would that be true strength? No, it would be a meaningless display. When challenged by a worthy opponent, a promising trainer such as yourself, only then can I show something worthy of being called strength...

Do you agree? Disagree?

[Chandelure smiles back, flames flickering; it floats around Misty's head playfully.] Cha~n!