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.]
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[personal profile] vengefulyears 2012-04-19 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Clive has finally emerged from the Rocket base today because it's his fucking birthday and he doesn't really feel like being cooped up in there anymore, so he's been out and about all day, keeping himself busy. It's purely by chance that he comes across Kimblee just outside the city, looking rather exhausted and... not in the best mood.

But nevertheless, he greets the other man with a smirk.]


You look like you could use a drink.

[Come drink with the birthday boy, Kimblee...]
king_of_flames: (What do you want?)

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[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-04-19 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Roy looks none too pleased with Kimblee's actions.]

Sometimes I wonder if you know how to be anything other than cruel. Or insane, for that matter.
shakespearealien: (Cross-planetary conundrum)

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[personal profile] shakespearealien 2012-04-19 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Nicely done. That certainly was interesting to watch.

However. Is there a problem?
vengefulyears: (the prettiest boy in all of london)

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[personal profile] vengefulyears 2012-04-19 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Um excuse you, he just turned twenty-four today.]

I'd say today is one of those days. How about it? It'll be my treat.
shakespearealien: (Cross-planetary conundrum)

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[personal profile] shakespearealien 2012-04-19 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Indeed. How do you know?

Whereas I am pleased to see that you, on the other hand, have returned to base. Lately, it certainly seems as though we are fated to never meet.

And, what kind of frustrations, if I may ask?
determinator: (♕ Another protester has crossed the line)

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[personal profile] determinator 2012-04-19 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Needless to say, Archer is unamused.]

[He hasn't been with Kimblee much today obviously, or he wouldn't have let this go quite as far as it had. He noticed the broadcast, but he was in National Park (attempting to hatch that damn Scyther egg and National Park's scenery is nice). As soon as he noticed that post he immediately changed direction.]

[Archer doesn't interrupt the battle at first, though he does send Alekhine out. The Alakazam looks amused, but that's a stark contrast to Archer's expression. It's very tight and possibly even concerned if you squint and tilt your head the right way.]

[Kimblee does know what he's doing with his Pokémon, however. He's battling against type advantage to train his Steelix - Archer does that too when he's training on his own. That's not what's bothering him. What's bothering him is the fact that Kimblee is on top of that thing while it's being set on fire. Even worse? He keeps healing it so he can stay on.]

[Normally Archer doesn't have any problem with abusing his Pokémon. He doesn't care that Kimblee's abusing his. The issue here is that he's abusing thirty feet of steel snake and teeth. If that thing turns on him...]

[Finally Kimblee gets down from there and Archer approaches.]


What were you doing?

[Let him see those burns, please. He's not sure what to do for them other than slap some cooling ointment on it and chide Kimblee relentlessly for the next few days. Oh, and tsun. Because there's a lot of tsun.]

You could have waited until I got back to train! You didn't need to be on top of that damn thing either! What the hell were you trying to do, Kimblee?
vengefulyears: ([sprite] best fucking faux gentleman eve)

[personal profile] vengefulyears 2012-04-19 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, yeah, he knows it's good to look young, but when people look down on you because you come off as a teenager, it can be rather grating.]

It's just one of those days for me, too, and while I certainly have no problem with drinking by myself, it's much more fun when you have someone else with you.
shakespearealien: (Cross-planetary conundrum)

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[personal profile] shakespearealien 2012-04-19 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, your words hurt me. "Let's say"? I believe that, for an amateur group, we all did very well, myself included. Did you make a donation, by any chance?

An investment. What kind, and who is it that has gained so much of your trust that you decided to *invest* with them?
glaciates: (OMG ❅ kimblee's evil????)

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[personal profile] glaciates 2012-04-19 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Isaac had planned on leaving Goldenrod a few days ago, after he'd gotten the badge from Whitney. But things had changed; there was that attack on the Game Corner, and then the fact that they didn't catch the guy behind it... And well, to be perfectly honest, he wasn't all that interested in leaving just yet.]

[After all, it hasn't even been a week since he started dating Kimblee.]

[That said, he's not entirely sure where that battle was, and his first thought is to respond to the video rather than attempt to find Kimblee. He can figure out where Kimblee is there, and then help him. Simple enough, right?]


What the hell was that?

[Yes, his whole brain is crying at you. Sorry.]
greatestcool: (✂ This is so cool!)

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[personal profile] greatestcool 2012-04-19 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ryuunosuke has been trying to train his Pokémon today. Being productive was never this frustrating back home.]

[Then again, he is trying to train a Magikarp. Obviously it isn't going well. So he gave up on that and was returning to Goldenrod when he noticed the Steelix.]


Whoa...

[He rushes over to watch the battle, grinning. The fox is spitting fire, the steel snake has some guy riding it, and obviously, this is the coolest thing he's ever seen.]

Cool! You go, man!

[...What do you mean he should probably stop the battle? That the Steelix looks like it's in pain? Or that the trainer is probably getting severe burns from this? It looks cool. That's ultimately all that matters!]

[When Nagara lets Kimblee down, Ryuunosuke starts clapping. Loudly.]


Wow, that was the coolest thing I've seen in Johto! You're amazing! How did you do it? Like, how did you manage to stay on?

[Hope you don't mind the sparkle-eyes and your new adoring fanboy, Kimblee!]
shakespearealien: (Not expecting something overwhelming.)

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[personal profile] shakespearealien 2012-04-19 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I see. Have you been this mysterious to everybody lately, or am I getting a special treatment?

And speaking of treatment. Are you hurt? Based on your video, you should have an assortment of superficial burns at the very least, many of them in rather uncomfortable areas.
king_of_flames: (I'm tranquil and furious)

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[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-04-19 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm bored, so I think I'd rather see you attempt to guess. I'm sure you can figure it out on your own.

[After all, he too heard about the bombing attempt.]
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[personal profile] greatestcool 2012-04-19 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ego stroking is always fun! But you, sir, are the coolest thing he's seen in all of Johto. Look at that damn classy suit! You were riding on a giant steel snake while wearing a classy suit.]

[You're nearly out-cooled Bluebeard already, sir!]


Yeah, I only recently arrived.

[Ryuunosuke shrugs that off and moves on to the much more important point.]

What is that thing? It's so cool! And that battle! And... and everything! I haven't seen something this cool in awhile! That was amazing!

[And cue laughter that's not exactly very sane-sounding. You would know, right Kimblee?]

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