explosivecombat: (Rather strong physical disadvantages)
Solf J Kimblee ([personal profile] explosivecombat) wrote2012-04-19 01:07 pm

011. [Video/Action for outside of Goldenrod City]

[VIDEO/ACTION]

[Today's episode of Oh God, What: Solf J Kimblee Edition is brought to you by a Pokégear that seems to have been knocked to the ground; the shot is incredibly lopsided and at least some of the action is out of view of the camera, but more than enough is visible to convey that there is what appears to be a raging battle going on between a rather high-leveled Ninetales and an unbelievably annoyed Steelix over there. The battle doesn't look like the uncontrolled flailfest that it would be if either Pokémon were rampaging or beyond a trainer's guidance, but if it's a training battle, it's a hideously uneven one - the Steelix is obviously far weaker and at a type disadvantage - and there doesn't appear to be a trainer anywhere immediately nearby.

Of course, if you still don't see said trainer after a moment of looking, it's possible that you're just not looking high enough.

Clearly, today Kimblee has decided that he isn't content to just watch battles from the sidelines, as he's currently commanding this half of the battle from on top of the Steelix. He's trained Dorian well enough to attack unprompted if necessary; right now, he's crouched down on one knee atop Nagara's head, keeping a one-handed grip on the steelsnake and holding his fedora on with the other hand.

He doesn't seem to mind that Dorian is slinging full-out fire attacks at him now, nor does he even seem aware of the heat flowing through the metal of Nagara's body on any level other than purely physical; if you can get a good look at him when Nagara is holding reasonably still, he's flinching a good amount physically and shifting his grip quite a bit, indicating that he's definitely feeling the burn through his clothes, but he doesn't seem inclined to jump down - if anything, he's laughing as the battle rages on, that long ponytail and the length of his white trenchcoat flowing out behind him, and for all intents and purposes he seems to be having a grand old time.

Granted, those who know him reasonably well probably know that the reckless behavior and manic laughter are signs that he's neither pleased nor feeling particularly sane; he's taking the failed attack against Goldenrod City as a personal insult, and he's got a lot of steam that needs to be let out as a result. As such, today's training session is horrendously harsh; as soon as he gets any sort of indication that Nagara is being weakened too badly by the flames - and he seems fairly used to the way battle feels from up here, so he can tell - he's immediately throwing down healing items so she can keep going.

At the same time, Kimblee can't keep it up forever, and really neither can his Steelix. He'll stop eventually, much to the poor thing's relief; she lowers her head to let him down, though he doesn't seem too inclined to move yet - rather, he has his eyes closed and seems to be focusing on catching his breath, and ignoring the fact that he's likely burned himself in several locations. Eventually, however, he does seem to notice that the 'Gear took a hell of a fall somewhere along the lines; he picks it up and snaps it off without checking it, promptly ending and sending the feed the thing had been been broadcasting without being too aware of what he's doing.

However tired he may be - and he does seem incredibly tired, in those brief moments he's visible up-close on the 'Gear; he's been doing damn near suicidal training all day - there's still a tight sense of energy to him, and his gaze is alive; he doesn't seem able to calm himself very well, and it's incredibly likely he'll move on to something else completely idiotic by the end of the day if he's not distracted by anything.]
determinator: (♛ Here's how it goes)

[personal profile] determinator 2012-04-20 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
If I had been worried I would have stopped you earlier!

[HEY NO FAIR, STOP THAT. YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO MAKE HIM TSUN.]
determinator: (♕ Hear the drum pounding out of time)

[personal profile] determinator 2012-04-20 09:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Because I figured you were having fun and you knew what you were doing.

[TSUN.]

Evidently I was wrong.
determinator: (♕ The dawning of the rest of our lives)

[personal profile] determinator 2012-04-20 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[NOT AT ALL!!!!]

You still managed to burn yourself. You should have been more careful.
determinator: (♕ Trials by fire; setting fires)

[personal profile] determinator 2012-04-20 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
You should care. You'll ruin your hands like that.

[Archer sighs. There's no arguing with Kimblee, is there?]

Just be more careful in the future.
determinator: (♕ Another protester has crossed the line)

[personal profile] determinator 2012-04-20 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[That statement - and the irritation behind Kimblee's words - cause Archer to hesitate. Of course Kimblee can't use his alchemy here. It really doesn't matter if he scars his hands up.]

Yes, well. Of course I think you've been reckless. Would you like me to repeat it again?

[He folds his arms, still frowning.]