[Today has been a damn good day for training. The bat and bird actually work quite well together now that they both respond to Archer's commands without needing attack names shouted at them. He's quite pleased with his work and originally intended to rest up for a bit - ah, but Kimblee would have something to say to the entire network, wouldn't he? Time to go figure out just what he's rambling about now!]
[Though Archer is immediately distracted once he enters the area by the two new chimeras. Archer has the Murkrow on his shoulder, the bat flying behind him, and is still carrying around that damn egg; but it looks as though Kimblee has obtained more chimeras.]
I thought we were going to keep our number of chimeras equal. It wouldn't be fair to battle with an advantage in numbers. [Though he'll approach to examine the... fox-thing curiously - it's far more interesting than the pig derping it up on the ground.]
Then I would suggest you either keep up with the raising stakes, or find another person to battle with. I see no reason why I should delay my own activities because you're taking your time.
[Excuse him while he side-eyes that egg a bit, though; how long ago did you obtain that thing?
As it is, however, the Vulpix will just be the little prince Kimblee is raising him into by looking over at Archer for a few moments before seeming to decide it's not worth his time to really investigate, instead pressing into Kimblee's arms a bit and pawing at him. Clearly, he doesn't like having attention taken, here.]
[Oh you bitch...! Archer narrows his eyes at that, but he doesn't respond immediately. He was told that they could only obtain six chimeras, but if Kimblee already has four, he really does need to work on raising the two he has and hopefully the egg will hatch soon...]
[The... fox-thing in Kimblee's arms is actually cute (probably because it does sort of look like a cat), and certainly an interesting addition.] What is this one? I've never seen a chimera similar to it. Where did you get it?
[...Kimblee was never informed of this six-chimera limit, and if it turns out to be true he will lineface, but for now he seems content to...look down at that Vulpix and make a quiet chiding noise at it, because the incessant pawing-at is more than slightly obnoxious; stop it, you.]
The species name is Vulpix; it's a fire-type. It was a recent purchase, actually - there was someone selling large amounts of these creatures, from what I understand they were bred to some sort of standard.
[He'll just be tipping his head in the direction of Rolling Pig over there.]
That's where he came from as well. Ground and ice, and a ridiculous amount of moves already.
Perhaps, but the fact that they willingly obey the whims of whomever manages to ensnare them in some sort of capsule calls that sort of logic into question to begin with - whether you're forcing them or not is a bit of a moot point when their free will is so easily overwritten.
special, no, but people rarely ask questions for no reason at all. I don't see what's so interesting about if other people release their pokemon or not.
[He doesn't think it's some secretly meaningful or important question, but he is trying to work this alternate version of Kimbley out more. Otherwise, how will he know how to deal with him if necessary?]
And that would be because there's nothing particularly interesting about it - however, sometimes it's less about what people say, and more about how they say it.
[There's a certain blond scientist walking towards you at a leisurely pace, Kimblee. Apparently he thinks it's perfectly acceptable to hike around Johto in a white lab coat. He's not really looking at you, however - apparently the Pokégear in his hand is much more interesting right now.]
When you have spent so much time and effort on a single creature, fostering the growth of a bond of loyalty between the two of you, the idea of simply ditching it is quite foolish, don't you think? Unless. Either the creature in question has gained so much power it is no longer under your control, or it has betrayed your trust in some way. Or, of course, both.
These creatures should not be incredibly different from my subjects in that regard.
[... He also seems to think that it's perfectly acceptable and normal to answer texts by discussing them in person. What do.]
[Kimblee actually sees nothing wrong with this sort of behavior; after all, given that they are in the same approximate area, it would be somewhat ridiculous to have a conversation via text, where not all inflections and meanings can be properly conveyed. Face-to-face conversations are perfectly fine!
...to say nothing of the fact that relying on the device to communicate with others is still something that Kimblee isn't too fond of - technology like this is simultaneously fascinating and uncomfortable, he finds.
However! You can have him shifting his grip on that Vulpix long enough for him to tip that fedora of his in your general direction, good sir!]
Gorthan - quite the pleasure, as always.
[...formalities are now out of the way and he now has a vaguely indignant fire fox that does not like being shuffled around, but Kimblee pays him no real mind and the creature settles quickly enough.]As for your point, I can't exactly say that I agree with you, as it implies that loyalty should come before usefulness - when one is in battle
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I would suggest that you stop putting words in my mouth - and haven't I told you before to not take such a condescending tone with me? Again, you know nothing about me; it would be a good idea for you to keep that in mind.
But I'll humor you far enough to tell you that the first mistake you're making is assuming that I would utilize the same approach in all situations; the second is assuming that I intend to use all of these creatures for battle.
if you don't want it, release it or give/trade it to somebody
not exactly rocket science
[As much as Heather's grown attached to her beasties, she's never felt bad about giving away the ones she doesn't want. ... Little more iffy on releasing, but hey, if it could reasonably survive in the wild...]
...itp: everyone teaches Kimblee how to refer to people in the most obscene manner possible. He'll never actually utilize them, but my lord today has certainly been a lesson in putting vulgarities together in new and creative ways.]
An entirely fair point, if a bit of a vulgar one; at the same time, I do have to question why they would stay with someone like that in the first place. It can be argued that they're animals and so may not know any better, but their intelligence seems reasonably higher than, say, most dogs and cats.
...on average, anyway. I'm sure there are quite a few individual exceptions, but...
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[Though Archer is immediately distracted once he enters the area by the two new chimeras. Archer has the Murkrow on his shoulder, the bat flying behind him, and is still carrying around that damn egg; but it looks as though Kimblee has obtained more chimeras.]
I thought we were going to keep our number of chimeras equal. It wouldn't be fair to battle with an advantage in numbers. [Though he'll approach to examine the... fox-thing curiously - it's far more interesting than the pig derping it up on the ground.]
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[Excuse him while he side-eyes that egg a bit, though; how long ago did you obtain that thing?
As it is, however, the Vulpix will just be the little prince Kimblee is raising him into by looking over at Archer for a few moments before seeming to decide it's not worth his time to really investigate, instead pressing into Kimblee's arms a bit and pawing at him. Clearly, he doesn't like having attention taken, here.]
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[The... fox-thing in Kimblee's arms is actually cute (probably because it does sort of look like a cat), and certainly an interesting addition.] What is this one? I've never seen a chimera similar to it. Where did you get it?
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The species name is Vulpix; it's a fire-type. It was a recent purchase, actually - there was someone selling large amounts of these creatures, from what I understand they were bred to some sort of standard.
[He'll just be tipping his head in the direction of Rolling Pig over there.]
That's where he came from as well. Ground and ice, and a ridiculous amount of moves already.
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[...He might get around to answering Kimblee's actual question at some point.]
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[He doesn't think it's some secretly meaningful or important question, but he is trying to work this alternate version of Kimbley out more. Otherwise, how will he know how to deal with him if necessary?]
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When you have spent so much time and effort on a single creature, fostering the growth of a bond of loyalty between the two of you, the idea of simply ditching it is quite foolish, don't you think? Unless. Either the creature in question has gained so much power it is no longer under your control, or it has betrayed your trust in some way. Or, of course, both.
These creatures should not be incredibly different from my subjects in that regard.
[... He also seems to think that it's perfectly acceptable and normal to answer texts by discussing them in person. What do.]
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...to say nothing of the fact that relying on the device to communicate with others is still something that Kimblee isn't too fond of - technology like this is simultaneously fascinating and uncomfortable, he finds.
However! You can have him shifting his grip on that Vulpix long enough for him to tip that fedora of his in your general direction, good sir!]
Gorthan - quite the pleasure, as always.
[...formalities are now out of the way and he now has a vaguely indignant fire fox that does not like being shuffled around, but Kimblee pays him no real mind and the creature settles quickly enough.]As for your point, I can't exactly say that I agree with you, as it implies that loyalty should come before usefulness - when one is in battle ( ... )
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It sounds to me like you can't appreciate the challenges posed by desperate cases. Speaking of which.
[He finally puts the Poké Gear back in his pocket and raises his arm, pointing a finger at the Vulpix.]
You certainly love spoiling them, don't you? Will you elaborate on the usefulness of that approach?
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...yes, well, you're tacky.]
I would suggest that you stop putting words in my mouth - and haven't I told you before to not take such a condescending tone with me? Again, you know nothing about me; it would be a good idea for you to keep that in mind.
But I'll humor you far enough to tell you that the first mistake you're making is assuming that I would utilize the same approach in all situations; the second is assuming that I intend to use all of these creatures for battle.
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not exactly rocket science
[As much as Heather's grown attached to her beasties, she's never felt bad about giving away the ones she doesn't want. ... Little more iffy on releasing, but hey, if it could reasonably survive in the wild...]
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but apart from that, why not?
it's not like they'd be happy with somebody who didnt want them
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...itp: everyone teaches Kimblee how to refer to people in the most obscene manner possible. He'll never actually utilize them, but my lord today has certainly been a lesson in putting vulgarities together in new and creative ways.]
An entirely fair point, if a bit of a vulgar one; at the same time, I do have to question why they would stay with someone like that in the first place. It can be argued that they're animals and so may not know any better, but their intelligence seems reasonably higher than, say, most dogs and cats.
...on average, anyway. I'm sure there are quite a few individual exceptions, but...
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