[LUCETI] APPOINTMENTS

[winds_voice]

If you want to get hold of Eleytheria without writing out a post or log then this is the place to do it. This post can also be used to finish off conversations if you like.

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[pokeboy]

[ So, something slow and grounded that wouldn't be easily harmed... aha! ]

I think I got it! [ Just let him dook dook dook tap tap on the console for a second, theeeeeen....! ]

OK! This one pokémon isn't strong against air-based attacks which yours would be like - but they've got a body like a human, and they can take a lot. C'mon, let's get ready.

[ Follow Red back towards where his pokémon are! ]

[winds_voice]

[Eley watches intently as Red punches in the commands, despite failing to understand exactly how the machinery worked. It seems his target has been set however, so it was time to prepare for battle! He nods in acknowledgement as he follows the boy back to his waiting Pokemon and takes his position, clutching his sasumata in both hands and holding the forked end in front of him.]

Very well. I am ready to give it a try.

[Hopefully whatever it is won't be too challenging. Given the variety of Red's own Pokemon, he's not quite sure what to expect. A human shaped Pokemon? Hmm...]

[pokeboy]

[ Well, or just where Pikachu is, since he doesn't have much interest in watching them play around at the panel too many battle dome threads with all the pokémon. Inside at the other side of the room, a blue-ish creature has appeared. He appears small, around the same height as Red is - which becomes obvious as Eley and the boy get more of a better view of the pokémon - but with much, much more muscle than the kid.

Red stops without getting too close; it's not going to be his battle after all. ] This is a machoke. They're a fighting-type -- what do you think? They have an evolution before this, but it'll probably be too easy for a spirit like you.

[ Because being a spirit is like being super amazing right. ]

[winds_voice]

[Use ALL THE POKEMON Red. Eley continues to brace himself as the Battledome generates a strange animal, muscular like a man but with the face of something almost reptilian. It was almost amusing to see that it was the same size as Red, despite the apparent strength of it. Somehow, he expected something with such a powerful shape to be... more imposing.

Any any case, this was his target now! Time to focus, Eley. Or at least he would but Red's comment catches him off guard a little. No pressure.]

Then it is in a stronger form than it once was... You may be placing too much faith in my ability to fight, Red, but I will try to live up to your words.

[And so the Spirit springs into action, using the length of his weapon to keep the Machoke a safe distance away, or so he hoped. Eley leaps high into the air with the help of a gust of wind and aims the fork down towards the Pokemon in the hope of pinning him down.]

[pokeboy]

[ Red had another reason for picking a machoke over a machop, but now wasn't the time to get into that. The moment Eley proceeds to attack, the battle officially begins.

Machoke raises up its arms as the spirit leaps towards it, readying its feet so that when the forked weapon comes down, its back leg only stutters and bends slightly at the added weight -- and it holds Eley upward by his weapon, despite the scrapes the fork gave to its arms.

And if Eley doesn't do something quick, it'll chuck him back and onto the ground with his weapon! ]

[winds_voice]

[Somehow Eley didn't expect such a small target to be so... strong and at this point he was certainly caught off guard. He knew he had to try and break free, there was no way he could wrestle with this thing on his own. But what to do?

Well it wasn't supposed to be strong against air-based attacks, right? Almost by instinct, the Spirit throws out one hand as the Machoke grips onto his weapon and sends a powerful blast of air directly towards its eyes, hoping to blind it for a moment and get it to let go.]

[pokeboy]

[ Machoke reacts to the blast to its face, growling in surprise and shaking its head with scrunched up eyes. Still, that doesn't stop it from throwing the weapon towards a direction -- but fortunately, due to the distraction the attack caused, it's not as strong of a throw as it could be.

It wipes its face with an arm afterwards, but it's not going to be out so early! It takes in a deep breathing, focusing itself, then charges over towards Eley to swipe out its hands in karate chops should it get close enough! ]

[winds_voice]

[It still didn't falter? Eley's surprised at Machoke's apparent strength even despite the distraction, but luckily his throw isn't strong enough to send the Spirit hurtling into anything solid and he manages to cling to the weapon and right himself with a quick blast of air.

Landing on his feet, Eley watches Machoke once more, the sasumata held out in front of him. What was it going to do next? His own alert gaze is met with a far more focused opponent and suddenly the creature was charging straight towards him and attempting to take him out with a couple of swift chops of the hands!

Seeing an opportunity to test the sasumata's ability to deflect an opponent's attacks, Eley tries his best to knock away Machoke's strikes as he catches him with the forked end. He keeps it up to a certain extent but ends up pacing backwards with each blow until he finds himself pinned against the wall. Physical strength is definitely not something Eley possesses in this form.]

Red! I need some assistance!

[He calls to the boy.]

[pokeboy]

Machoke!

[ Really, Red doesn't even need to call. Despite what its appearance may say, machokes are usually a modest line: not aggressive, and not willing to beat on an opponent with such a disadvantage in the battle unless it was necessary or the rules of a challenge.

The machoke stops, an arm outstretched before Eley. It keeps paused like that for a second, before lowering it and backing it off with a few steps backwards and then bowing its head to its opponent. Red walks forward, but Pikachu reaches Eley first as he goes up to his leg. You okay buddy? ]

Sorry, is it too much? Do you want machoke to go easier?

[winds_voice]

[It's actually rather surprising to Eley that the creature who had been attacking him moments ago has suddenly become docile and even shows civility and respect towards him. Obviously this wasn't just a feral animal. The Spirit hesitantly gives a bow of his own to show that there was nothing bad between them and turns to Red, a little out of breath.]

I am not sure if I am physically capable of holding off such a strong opponent... I must increase my endurance and strength steadily. Perhaps we need to start with something easier.

[Honestly he's a bit embarrassed to admit it, but he can't rely on his dragon form all the time. If he found himself in a confined space for instance, he'd need these skills to have a chance of defending himself.]

[pokeboy]

[ Red stands there thinking, a knuckle resting on his bottom lip. Eley didn't seem completely without some skill in that scenario, at least with how he controlled his wind and then moved up in the air.

He lowers his hand, hitting it soundlessly against the palm of the other. ]

How about instead of the both of you trying to fight, why don't you try and fight machoke and get through its defences? Machoke are strong, and you probably won't get to surprise it on the first go if you're a beginner, but that's going to be useful. For now... forget that it's weak against flying types, and focus on the way you move, and how to attack. [ nodding! ] I think that since you use wind, you should see how you can move while you're attacking. Actually, how well can you get around on the ground? Can you skid?

[ To try and show what he moves, Red leans to a side, knees slightly bent. ] You know -- like move fast on the spot from one location to the next?

[winds_voice]

[Using the wind came naturally. Using footwork, not so much.]

I do not spend much time on the ground in my own world, so my movements will not be quite as swift as in the air. Still, this... Machoke does seem strong enough to withstand my attacks. I will use it as practice for my movements.

[He looks to Pikachu at that, as if pondering something.]

Pikachu seems like an agile creature, yes? Perhaps he can provide some guidance.

[pokeboy]

[ Hmm, Pikachu? ]

Okay, he can show you how he moves - but the two of you attack will attack a lot differently. [ a small silence, then - ] What are you practising your fighting for by the way? Is it against the Third Party...?