009. [Video/Action for Mahogany Town]

[explosivecombat]

[VIDEO]

[Aaaaaand when Kimblee's feed comes alive this evening, there are a few things that are immediately obvious over the video.

The first is the Pokémon curled up in the background; they're outside, and it's rather obvious that the poor bb is worn out from a recent training session, seeing as it's...completely and utterly asleep despite the reasonably early hour. It would be almost cute, were the Pokémon in question not a gigantic demon mammoth, but to each their own, really.

The second is that Kimblee is looking ridiculously smug today.]

You know, I'd been wondering if there would come a point when these creatures would stop gaining levels; it was logical to assume that point would come, of course, given that they stop learning new skills eventually, but at the same time, I'd almost feared that reaching it would be disappointing.

Believe me, it isn't.

[Seriously. Given that Kimblee's ego is usually strong enough to strike with roughly the force of a million gods, at this point you cannot grasp the true form. It's an Eldritch abomination that would make Pride flinch, and that's saying something on so many levels.]

I believe that means I'll be awaiting an eventual challenge from at least one of you, hm?

[That last part is actually aimed at Isaac, but if people want to take a shot at him for something...well. He's hit level 100 with two of them, not just Carlisle, this week; he'll be decidedly less inclined to tell them no.]

[ACTION]

[Anyone on the outskirts of Mahogany Town will likely come across Kimblee this evening; he doesn't mind the cooler temperatures up north and as such he'll be outside, alternating between chilling next to his sleeping murdermammoth and...playing with a rather adorable baby deer with flowers on its head.

You know. As you do.

Lizaveta will likely get all up in his business during video feeds, because he has yet to teach her the meaning of "being rude" and why we don't do it; he'll have to...work on that eventually, won't he.]

Comments

[Video]

[booze]

[Well, well, the asshole finally got that thing to level 100. Xanxus does vaguely remember selling Kimblee the Swinub egg, so seeing it now fully grown and at the maximum level feels... somewhat satisfying.]

Good to know you're not completely useless.

[Video]

[explosivecombat]

It's likewise good to know that you weren't lying about the quality.

[As pointed as the words are, however, his tone is not.]

He's been a rather good addition; the first I've gotten to this level. The other you sold me is coming along well, however.

[Video]

[booze]

What level is it at?

[Video]

[explosivecombat]

Eighty-two; its first form proved a bit difficult to work with in terms of power, unfortunately.

[VIDEO]

[glaciates]

[Isaac was expecting something like this. He looks rather pleased when he turns the Gear on.]

So, you've finally reached the level cap? What is it?

[VIDEO FOREVER]

[explosivecombat]

[Ah, there you are! ...and looking really pleased about this. Good god, Isaac bb, your face...]

One hundred - so you have quite a way to go yet, but I doubt you'll keep me waiting for too long.

[glaciates]

[Oh come on, it's not that bad!]

[...Okay, it's pretty bad. But still!]

I'll catch up as soon as I can. I'm guessing we're raising a whole team to one hundred, then?

[He knows you have a lot of Pokémon, after all.]

[explosivecombat]

That seems the most fair, I think.

[To say nothing of it'll take him a while too, because honestly...lol level gaps. orz]

[Video.]

[shakespearealien]

[Today... today Gorthan is smiling at you in a completely non-douchey and actually friendly way!

Enjoy this moment while it lasts?]

Level 100? Really? Congratulations, Red Lotus.

[video]

[explosivecombat]

[...that makes both of them, then. My god, stop the presses, these douchebags are being chill.]

Noted and appreciated, Gorthan.

[video]

[shakespearealien]

If I may ask, how were you able to accomplish such a feat? Other than by sheer perseverance.

[... And now you're being interviewed.]

[video]

[explosivecombat]

[...he should have seen this coming, shouldn't he.]

No, "sheer perseverance" sums it up rather well, actually.

[video]

[darkenedgales]

Level 100 already? Heh, not bad! Remember you still can't take it easy from now on, though. Gotta keep 'em in shape!

[... that was your daily dose of Painfully Obvious Life Advice by Crow Hogan (TM). No need to thank him, really.]

[video]

[explosivecombat]

[Ah, yes - Crow, where would he be without you to tell him everything he already knew and really didn't need restated?]

Believe me, I have no intention of going easy; it's not exactly something I believe in.

[BUT ANYWAY...]

And how have you been faring lately? I certainly hope that revelation about the gym badges hasn't set you back terribly far.

[video]

[darkenedgales]

[He would be lost. So lost.]

That's good to hear! Who knows, if you train hard enough, then maybe one day you'll be almost as good as I am!

[--goddammit, why does he bring that up? It seems that no matter how hard he tries to make it look like he's ~*~totally fine~*~ and crap, people still can see through it. Nevertheless, Crow gives Kimblee a (slightly forced) grin.]

Are you kidding? There's no way something like that could bring the great Crow-sama down!

1/2

[explosivecombat]

[...well, it's not exactly that Kimblee can see through anything so much as it is just a natural thing to ask about, given their last interaction where everyone was actually signing their comments. But okay, sure -

wait what.]

The great...right. Yes, of course.

[explosivecombat]

[MOVING ON.]

I suppose it's good to hear that, then; I'm fairly sure my current traveling partner would be rather devastated to have found out in such a way, so it seemed a logical thing to ask.

[video]

[snapandscoot]

Ah, Mr Kimblee!

[[Have an Emmy! She's currently got her arms full with....quite a few TM's there, along with a Fire Stone perched precariously on top of the pile.]]

I managed to find all the ones you wanted!

[video]

[explosivecombat]

Miss Altava - good to hear! Hopefully it wasn't any trouble?

[...oh, that is looking excellent, good lord. We are going to be pissing off the PC system later.]

[video]

[snapandscoot]

It was no trouble at all! I'd wanted to have a look around the shopping centre anyway.

[[Just let her shift her grip a bit! There are quite a few of these things.]]

How would you like me to send them to you? There's also a bit of money remaining, so I'll wrap that up with the stone!

[explosivecombat]

Through the system is fine; it would take less time than direct physical delivery, at least. I'll send you instructions for doing so; it isn't terribly difficult.

[Giiiiiive him a moment; you will receive text instructions in a sec, just. Let him send them. He'll be talking to you while he types them up, however.]

I take it the rest of your stay in Goldenrod has been going well - no further incidents?

[Video]

[foolishwren]

You're not the only one with a Level 100, y'know.

_{[... of course, Heather's are a giant happy marshmallow bird/hang-glider hybrid and a ghost that looks kind of like a spiky beanbag full of tapioca, but, well, STILL.]}

[Video]

[explosivecombat]

[A...spiky beanbag full of...

...dear god, this description]

Well, I should hope not - that would be rather disappointing, actually, if it were the case.

[Video]

[foolishwren]

_{[WELL, IT IS. For things that can be so scary at night, Gengars aren't particularly intimidating in the daytime!]}

A lot of people have 'em, if they've been around long enough.

_{[Or inherited them, as is the case with Heather's... although by all rights, if she were a more diehard trainer, most of her own would have reached there by this point as well.]}

[video]

[explosivecombat]

Oh, believe me, I'm not claiming to be any sort of exception - I know better than to think I'm truly special in this regard. At the same time, pride in one's work is only natural.

[Kimblee has been putting his through training from hell, now that he and his battling partner have found a way to do so. Five levels a week, every week; a few special favorites that love him, and a lot of others that completely and utterly hate him.

It's a tradeoff he's willing to make, really; love isn't an idea he subscribes to, while power over others is an undeniable truth.]