[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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[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...?