03 | Video | Can you paaaaaaint with all the colors of the wind?

[colorsofthewind]

[ The video clicks on to... a mass of brown feathers, a beak, and a giant Pidgey eye. The pokémon shifts, digging around in Talim's pack for a snack, rattling the 'Gear around further. This continues for a bit before Alun is unceremoniously hauled away. Talim holds him up, turning him to face her. ]

Alun, I told you to stay out of my bag. [ the Pidgey ruffles his feathers, giving a half-hearted cry of annoyance. ] Now, now. Don't give me that. It's your job to watch the egg, remember? I'm trusting you with this, so I expect you to be vigilant.

[ Talim sets him down somewhere off screen, and goes back to where her Scyther is waiting. She pulls a pair of handmade wooden tonfa out of a loop on her belt, and looks up at her pokémon. The Scyther nods, and falls into the same stance as Talim.

And then the two start dancing.

Talim steps and twirls, striking out with her tonfa with the ease of long years of practice. Her Scyther is a little awkward to start, but he finds his rhythm quickly, striking and slashing with his blades. It's a simple dance, and one Talim knows well- an offering to the Wind Deity, even if she can't speak to the wind here like she can at home.

When they finish, Talim takes a moment to catch her breath, before getting up on her tiptoes and hugging her Scyther around the neck. She then makes her way back towards her pack to rummage around for some water. ]

Comments

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[colorsofthewind]

I didn't realize we had an audience.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Ah, sorry, was I not supposed to see that?

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[colorsofthewind]

It's fine. I just didn't know my 'Gear was on, that's all.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Ah, then... It was a very pretty performance!

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[colorsofthewind]

Thank you. Syi Salika is just learning, but I think he did quite well.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Syi... Salika? Is that your Pokemon's name?

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[colorsofthewind]

[ at the sound of his name, the Scyther pokes his head over Talim's shoulder ] 'Lika for short. He'll answer to either.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Ah!

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Wow, what a cool looking Pokemon! Hello, Lika!

[Giving a small wave.]

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[colorsofthewind]

Ssscyther!

[ Talim chuckles ] I think he says hello.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

... He's kind of a cute too.

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[colorsofthewind]

I keep hearing that he's either cute or frightening. I guess it all depends on how you look at it.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Ehhh, people think he's scary? Well, I guess if you met him in person he'd be kind of intimidating, huh...

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[colorsofthewind]

He's bigger than me, too, so that might have something to do with it.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Waaah... Well he does seem kind of big just from watching this too...

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[colorsofthewind]

He really is quite sweet, though.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

He seems like it! Traveling with him must be fun.

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[colorsofthewind]

I've enjoyed it so far, even if we are training hard.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Ah... Are you training for a gym battle?

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[colorsofthewind]

I haven't really decided if I want to go that route yet, but it's always best to be prepared!

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

I see... That's really diligent of you!

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[colorsofthewind]

I guess so? I can't imagine doing it any other way.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Aha... I've been trying to avoid making my Pokemon battle so...

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[colorsofthewind]

That was my first thought too, but... well, first of all, your own pokémon are your only defense against the wild ones. I know Syi Salika, and even Alun- my Pidgey- want to help me, so I try to help them by allowing them to become stronger.

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[nyanrolls.livejournal.com]

Ah... That's true. I hadn't thought of it that way...