Maxie doesn't BSOD; he just trains until there's nothing left to kill. Then he just...doesn't stop.

[oceansbane]

[Most mornings in the rocky areas around Umbra Cave are fairly peaceful; there's not much in the area that would be naturally inclined to cause many disturbances, you see. However, there would be no particular need to mention this morning if it were exactly like most mornings, now, would there

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[aquaboss]

[Umbra Cave is one of those places on the island that Archie would never set foot in. The area surrounding the cave is completely safe though - and today he's been training in the surrounding area. Crobat is toughening up nicely, but he still can't compare to the rest of Archie's team. Though he usually only carries six Pokemon, Archie has a seventh with him today in the form of that lovely pink duck. The Ducklett is getting stronger, but it still hasn't evolved, much to Archie's displeasure.]

[He was taking a break when he first felt the tremors, but even then he didn't bother to investigate. It's been awhile now, and finally he's decided that whoever is spamming Earthquake should probably knock it off. That battle with Maxie has left him with some serious knee and ankle pain

[oceansbane]

[Maxie doesn't respond right away, instead keeping his gaze focused on Camerupt; for a moment he considers continuing to order attacks - he doesn't feel like dealing with this idiot right now - but for the time being he remains quiet, using the time to render his breathing a bit less shallow.

When he does speak, his voice is blunt, unusually cold.]

I don't believe anyone asked you.

[aquaboss]

[Archie can't say he's surprised by the greeting, but at least his interruption is giving Maxie a moment to rest. Thank you for not throwing another Earthquake in his direction, he probably wouldn't be able to take another without breaking something.]

No, but if you really think I'm just gonna leave you up here 'til you kill yourself, then you're clearly mistaken. [He folds his arms, not making any move to come forward, but evaluating Maxie at a distance.] Why'd you remove the bandage anyway? You were tryin' to keep me from seein' that eye in the first place, right? So what, you just don't care who sees it now?

[oceansbane]

[The way his gaze darts upward at the questions should be answer enough, really; that eye isn't looking too much better, there, though it doesn't detract from the fact that his expression is still highly agitated.]

I'm not about to kill myself, Archie - I've more important things to do with my time than waste it like that, especially as I don't know exactly where one spends those few weeks.

[aquaboss]

[Uh oh, that doesn't look good. This is probably one of Maxie's off-days, and should he really be bothering Maxie when he knows it will just end badly?]

[Well, yes, actually. Because that's how Archie rolls.]

Well you're sure as hell not doin' yourself any favors! [And then Maxie says something that doesn't make any sense whatsoever. Granted, this is the crazy version of Maxie and he's said some things that don't make sense before...] "Where one spends those few weeks"? What the hell are you talkin' about?

[oceansbane]

[Wh...]

No one's told you about death in this place?

[aquaboss]

[Have the most skeptical look ever, Maxie.]

What the hell can the island do about that? If you die, you're dead; there's nothin' else to it.

[oceansbane]

Tell that to those it's brought back.

1 / SIGH

[aquaboss]

Yeah, sure--

2 / NO IDEA

[aquaboss]

[--Wait a minute.]

3 / 4

[aquaboss]

["...to those it's brought back"?]

[...The island can bring people back to life?]

4 / 4

[aquaboss]

Wh-what!? [Hold on, trying to process this.] So you... Even if you die you're... not really dead? How the hell does that work!?

[oceansbane]

You really don't listen very well - the point is that I don't know, nor do I particularly care to find out anytime soon. However, there are several people here that really shouldn't be anymore - one of them was supposedly killed by Arceus herself. Not that I expect that means anything to you, as it doesn't mean shit to me - but as far as I understand it, that would be something like Kyogre eating you.

[aquaboss]

[...What the hell is an Arceus? Well, at least Maxie decided to give another example. Admittedly a rather bad one. As if Archie would be dumb enough to get eaten by a Kyogre? Please.]

But this guy is here? On the island? Does he even remember being killed?

[Suddenly, this is the most fascinating thing in the world. Archie will even let you get away with that ridiculous analogy because death is not permanent here, what is this.]

[oceansbane]

[Archie, given that you've supposedly done this nineteen times, it's kind of a wonder you haven't been eaten by Kyogre...]

I wouldn't know; I make it a point to avoid him. My source on this is reliable, however.

[aquaboss]

[...Sh-shut up.]

Huh. [Archie can't see any reason behind Maxie lying to him, so he'll assume it's the truth. A bizarre truth, but this island is a weird place.] Well that is interestin'.

[Oh wait, wasn't he talking about how you're going to kill yourself? Right, right.] Still, you look pretty bad, Maxie. If you really don't want to die, you'll at least rest a bit first. Otherwise keep doin' your thing, I'm sure Camerupt will appreciate when you keel over dead.