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*ZAP*

*Yep, that's the giant man from a week or so ago, and from the scenery it's obvious he's in Violet City. He's absolutely roaring with laughter from the back of his larger-than-usual Tauros.

And electricity is crackling from his fingertips. Also, does his hair look more spiky and yellow than normal?* Ha! If this world thought to lay me low from disease once again, it was sorely mistaken!

But if fever and illness are what must be endured as a price for these ... capabilities-- *SPARKS. Into the air!* --then so be it!

How fitting for the heir of mighty Zeus himself, would you not agree? Come, friends! Show me the bounty of your newfound power!

[Action; Violet City]

*CAREFUL or you might get run over by a man charging through the streets on the back of a Tauros with thunder crackling from his hands. And yet, he seems to be, in his own way, methodically testing his new capabilities in terms of the materials he's zapping - rarely with enough force to do any harm, though.

He rears his Tauros to a halt, patting its flank affectionately.*

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*now it's time for Geddoe to gamble. If Queen's speed hadn't been taken down a peg from that Scary Face, another Spark would probably do it, but as things stood, since he'd probably only have one more chance at an attack....*

Quick Attack.

*and with that the electrike rushes forward, preempting the tauros's attack with one of her own. If she's very lucky, a critical hit or well-timed full paralysis might just win it for her, but if not... well, she'd just have to take the Horn Attack and deal with it. And always always, both pokemon and trainer continue to battle with a certain calm professionalism*

Minos, your endurance is kingly among beasts! Withstand the blow and counter with all of your strength!

*The Tauros, however, is obviously on its last legs, and after the Electrike strikes, it collapses to its forelegs, struggling to stay upright. Still, it seems that the training that it and Rider have been doing - the long rides on which it's borne its massive rider - are paying off, and it does not fall.

But the way it counterattacks is weak indeed, a sweep of the horns in the direction of its foe. It's clear that one more attack won't be withstandable.*

*the electrike is only barely hanging in there, herself, staggering badly from even the weakened blow, but still unwilling to give up*

Again. Finish it quickly.

*the electrike musters all of her remaining strength for one more Quick Attack, the obvious intent being to try to take out the tauros before it can attack back*

*And the Tauros finally wavers and falls over...

...falling right in the direction of the electrike. Oops, better be quick.*

*well, the electrike sure does scramble to try to get out of the way, but probably isn't going to avoid at the least being sideswiped by the falling tauros

....yeah looks like keeping an escape route open is gonna have to be next on the training roster here :|a*

*If he's disappointed by the results, he doesn't show it, shaking his head and chuckling.* Ah, a well-fought battle! This little game has a very arbitrary definition of what constitutes an "attack," though... *He laughs aloud.* No matter!

You mean the Rage attack? It takes effect only when the one using it is hit with something that hurts it.

Edited 2012-07-24 22:29 (UTC)

Yes, I understand that only too well now! *As he speaks he walks over to the collapsed Tauros, bodily lifting it off of its smaller foe with his immense strength.* Honestly, to have your strategy thwarted by an arbitrary rule - it's somewhat frustrating. But any commander must adapt.

*And then a grin.* You will not best me twice, one-eye. That I swear to you.

Edited 2012-07-26 02:04 (UTC)

*shrugs, going to retrieve the electrike once the tauros is out of the way*

Depends on whether I get the drop on you again, doesn't it? Knowing more than your opponent does never hurts, after all...

Ah, but this is a game. And to win a game, one must understand its systems.

Exactly.

To master the systems of a game is thrilling indeed. ...and yet, constraining. It removes some strategic choice on the part of a combatant or general.

Though I suppose therein lies its appeal.

*shrug*

It could be better or worse, but what matters is getting the job done.

*...spoken like a true mercenary there, heh*

Hmmm. No, that's not true at all. Victory is only part of success.

That depends on your objectives.

*a pause*

Do you really intend to try to conquer this world?

Of course. Do my words sound like those of a liar?

No. But why?

My dream is to unite the stars themselves under the banner of Alexander. That dream has not faded because the scenery has changed.

That sounds a little far-fetched to me.

*A grin.* Aye, indeed it is! Therein lies the point!

*just shakes his head a bit*

I can't say I see the appeal of things like "conquest" myself...

Hmmm. Well, I suppose in a way it is its own appeal and its own point.

*shrug*

Maybe for some people.

Though it might be worthwhile sticking around to see how things turn out...

I would hardly forgive you if you did not!

Hmm...

Are you planning on staying here for a while? The gym's apparently closed for the time being, but it may be better to wait for now than backtrack later.

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