003. [Voice/Action for Route 44]

[explosivecombat]

[AUDIO]

[Kimblee has been fairly absentee for the last few days; when his connection becomes active over the PGC, it...well, it might not be exactly clear as to why, but it goes a long way toward explaining it, at least in part.

The connection snaps to life suddenly, though it isn't a video feed - this is entirely sound, the Voice connection having kicked in as the Gear hits the ground hard. The audio isn't simply white noise, however, nor is it entirely the ever-present background music threading its way through one of the routes near Mahogany Town; that music is present for a brief moment after the Gear connects with the ground, only to be violently interrupted by the unmistakable sound of something blowing the hell up.

Depending on your particular point of view, however, what's possibly more disconcerting than the sudden eruption is the sound that follows immediately after it - it's a bizarre, harsh combination of laughing and shrieking, the sound pitchy and manic and completely uncontrolled. It carries on at about the same utterly deranged clip for quite some time before slowly dying down as the person in question gets a hold of himself; when Kimblee speaks, however, his voice is still shaking hard, and it's obvious he's still not...quite as in control as he'd like to be.]

...beautiful...absolutely beautiful!

[A brief pause.]

That was better...it's been quite a while since I've heard something so moving. Yes, that was much, much better. Such a beautiful sound...

[And then there's the usual white-noise sounds that are a bit hard to distinguish, rustling and footsteps and the like, followed by something that's decidedly more distinct: after a moment, there's something that's definitely singing audible over the connection - not any particular words, or any particular tune, even, just vocalized nonsyllables that Kimblee seems to be making up as he goes, but from the sound of it he's very, very content, if a bit unstable.

And then the feed cuts off.]

[ACTION]

[A short while after that audio post hits the network (the posting itself the result of a somewhat awkward grab at the Gear once he'd realized he'd dropped it), Kimblee can still be found on Route 44; he's no longer screamingly manic, but he definitely looks...rough, for lack of a better term. His hair is draped haphazardly over his left shoulder, the usual long ponytail mussed up and disheveled; his eyes are distant, holding a bit of an unfocused, wild look to them, and despite the fact that he doesn't look like he's slept in some time, there's a general sense of manic energy about him that hasn't quite faded.

This may or may not have to do with the obvious signs of those explosions in his general vicinity, as well as the fact that he's in the process of recalling a rather fainted Electrode to its Pokéball.

...well. Someone seems to have figured out exactly what Selfdestruct does; as a result, Kimblee's a bit...worked up. To put it lightly.]

Comments

[Action.] I think I can actually do it this time.

[hasearthbooks.livejournal.com]

[Gorthan had hypothesized the existence of such a side to Kimblee, just as he had hypothesized the existence of such a side to Voltorb... well, Electrode now.

With two newly evolved Pokémon on his team, Gorthan was about to set out to cross the Mount Mortar caves and get to Ecruteak, but then... that message alters his course slightly. His suspicions are confirmed when he sees - are those craters?

Gorthan approaches with a careful step, a Kirlia at his side, and a quote from the Bard.]

"For 'tis the sport to have the engineer
Hoist with his own petard; an't shall go hard
But I will delve one yard below their mines
And blow them at the moon."

Are you alright, Red Lotus?

[voice]

[shellderkillder.livejournal.com]

... You are Mr. Kimblee, yes?

[So he's deranged. Good to know.]

[ACTION]

[sadisticwarfare.livejournal.com]

[It's been a rough past couple of days in terms of sleeping, but at least Archer is still managing to look somewhat composed. He's been out training as well - that cat certainly won't train herself, now will she? - but while taking a break and browsing the network, that voice post immediately changes any plans he might have had for the rest of the day.]

[Great, Kimblee's gone insane. Well, better go collect the crazy thing before he scares the NPCs any further.]

[So less than ten minutes later, Archer finally locates Kimblee and approaches, still carrying that kitten. He seems to have taken a page from Kimblee's book regarding Dorian; he's certainly not letting that kitten walk anywhere.]

What the hell was that? Did you have to post to the network broadcasting just how crazy you are?

[Despite the (nearly disgusted) tone and the harsh words, Archer's expression isn't quite as controlled as he thinks it is. Kimblee's crazy - he knew that, of course - but it's still a rather frightening thing to face, especially when it's this version and here.]

Is your alchemy finally working? [That's really the only explanation for this, isn't it?]

[Audio]

[king-of-flames.livejournal.com]

[Oh. SHIT. Roy's worst fears just came true.

Quick. Compose yourself!]

...Use it for anything but Pokémon battles and I'll hunt you down like a dog.

[video]

[exeggutorhead]

[Well then. It looks like this version of Kimblee isn't as different from the one Envy is familiar with after all, at least in regard to explosions. Envy's first thought is that he's gotten his alchemy back, but that isn't possible, is it? It isn't as though there aren't plenty of other ways to make things explode.]

Enjoying yourself, are you?

[Video]

[vengefulyears]

[Oh, well Clive wasn't expecting to hear the sound of an explosion all of a sudden... How on Earth did he even do that? But what's even more bizarre is his commentary afterwards. He's... not entirely sure how to feel about this, since this also reminds him an awful lot of what he should be doing in London right now... But he'll go with his gut instinct and ask the following question:]

You didn't hurt anyone, did you?

[Audio]

[serpensrex.livejournal.com]

[He's not going to waste time for once.]

What exploded? And were you responsible or merely admiring?

[Because he may have work for a demolitions expert.]

[Audio]

[fullmetalbro.livejournal.com]

WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO?!

[homofuckiens.livejournal.com]

voice; || lateylatelate

[usedrecover.livejournal.com]

Did you discover something going boom, Kimblee? [ ..... ): okay no excuses here comes the headaches. She'll just be pouring a glass of water right now. ]