For Want of a Nail [OPEN]

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park

close tab

played by

Sovetskii Soryuz

Little Bastard
He/Him
Fourteen
June 6th
Wyndon, Galar
Homosexual
Trainer
Ace Trainer
Gonna dig this hole until I fall in. Until there is no end. Until there is no anything.
awards
615 posts
part of
TAG WITH @sov
Andy Blackadder
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Sept 19, 2021 2:23:04 GMT
Andy Blackadder Avatar
[nospaces]

[attr="class","dangerhead"]


[attr="class","dangerbody"]

[attr="class","dangericon"]


[attr="class","dangertxt"]
If asked about his choice of camp location, and the fine soil one which it sat, the boy probably would have claimed it was all part of his plan. A decision made from his expertise. The truth differed somewhat of course. While Hideo covered why a disguise of his person or purpose wasn't needed, the Galarian only observed, narrow eyed.
[break][break]
This ground had already been tread, but the other boy needed to be brought up to speed. Buzzer on the other hand only wanted to survey the zarude. It hovered back a bit when informed that Hideo's own rotomdex had been attacked by the pokemon. Still, the curious sentient item was enthused enough to latch onto the tentative endorsement.
[break][break]
''Oh thank you, trainer Kino!'' It flicked towards Andy for the face in the screen to briefly stick its tongue out. It then sat low, a surveying light pouring over the zarude in every angle that it could. Aaron must have been famished to offer dinner after all that had transpired. Part of him didn't trust the blond to not try something suspect.
[break][break]
On the other hand, there were few places in the camp the boy could go where he wouldn't be supervised.
[break][break]
''The cabin has a kitchenette. Unless you got something in your back pocket, choices are going to be limited to my tastes.'' The Galarian was not the best cook in the world. So most of the items in the mini-freezer/refrigerator combination were instant or very simple, and almost exclusively comprised of sweets or meat. ''Don't try anything funny, and don't do anything stupid.''



[attr="class","dangerfoot"]

[attr="class","dangertag"]

,



[attr="class","dangernotes"]



--









[attr="class","dangercredits"]cyan of pixel perfect








[googlefont=Raleway:500][newclass=.dangerhead]width: 500px;height: 150px;background: url('https://i.imgur.com/UsWyrNt.png');border-bottom: solid;border-color: #262626;border-width: 10px;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody]background: #2b2b2b;width: 420px;padding: 40px;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt]color: #ededed;line-height: 21px;text-align: justify;margin-top: -15px;margin-left: 12px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;padding-left: 20px;padding-bottom: 30px;font-size: 11px;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt b]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangericon]transform: rotate(45deg);-webkit-transform: rotate(45deg);-ms-transform: rotate(45deg);border: solid;background: #262626;border-color: #262626;border-width: 4px;left: 23px;top: -35px;max-width: 50px;max-height: 50px;position: absolute;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerfoot]margin-left: -40px;width: 500px;height: 5px;padding-top: 15px;border-top: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;color: #ededed;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;font-weight: 500;font-size: 9px;line-height: 13px;text-align: justify;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar]width: 3px;background: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb]background: #c4c4c4; [/newclass]

[newclass=.dangernotes]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;padding-left: 20px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;left: 260px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;left: 30px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;text-align: center;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag a]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangercredits]margin-top: 6px;margin-left: 420px;font-family: raleway;font-size:8px;[/newclass]
close tab

played by

Blue Star

Hideo
he/him
15
October 18th
slateport
undecided
Gym Leader
Ace Trainer
smol height
smol height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
awards
2,757 posts
Hideo Kino DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @hideo
Hideo Kino
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Sept 22, 2021 22:50:03 GMT
Hideo Kino Avatar
It was only a flash, for just a second, but when mentioned that he didn't have to win, Hideo grit his teeth. But he caught himself, simply exhaling through his nose as he relaxed.

"Well I can't just stop at getting badges," he insisted with a smile, "I told Andy this already, but I do want to become Champion, so if I wanna reach that, I gotta win."

At the mention of Aaron's brother - and Aaron's request - Hideo let out a small laugh. "Well, I wouldn't really want to crush someone. But I wouldn't just let him win either." If they were both doing the circuit, it was likely they were going to meet one way or another. "I'll keep an ear out for any other Torals."

That mention of his brother being weak did bother Hideo a bit, but he only showed it with his smile shrinking a little.

A smile that raised back up at the mention of food. "I guess I could go for a bite!" he exclaimed, trying to push away his bad mood. "I don't have any preferences. Pretty much anything sounds good to me!"  His camp Pokemon were more than capable of eating for themselves.

His mouth opened a little when he heard just how developed Andy's camp was. "Well dang, I didn't know you knew how to make a cabin and a kitchen! All I got is a tent and a campfire." He was honestly a bit envious of how Andy's setup sounded.

Hideo felt a large hand under his, only just then realizing he was gripping the seed bag. "Oh, right, sorry," he said, tearing the bag open and depositing them in his Zarude's hand. The Zarude grinned, his tail brushing against Hideo's face as it turned back towards the hole it made, carefully laying the seeds.

Hideo could hear the sound of the Rotomdex scanning. It was a subtle noise, probably imperceptible to Andy and Aaron, but Hideo could recognize it from hearing his own so many times. "Careful..." Hideo muttered, hoping Vines wouldn't notice

Vines noticed.

Its movement was quick, even as it was covering the seeds with soil. It glanced back for just a moment, catching sight of the Rotomdex with a momentary glare. Its tail moved even faster, going right for the Rotomdex. It wouldn't be a damaging strike - more of a shove, to push the Rotomdex back through the air a dozen meters or so.


close tab

played by

Jun

Ace
He/Him
16
July 17
Olivine City
Bisexual
Trainer
Civilian
5'4" height
5'4" height
Life isn't a game of luck. If you want to win, work hard.
awards
455 posts
Aaron Toral DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @pokejun1
Aaron Toral
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Sept 23, 2021 2:11:54 GMT
Aaron Toral Avatar
"Otherwise there would be no point in going so far...I can respect that. I'll be cheering for you when you get there...cheerleader's outfit and all." Hideo mentioned keeping an ear out, and it seemed his comment about his brother being weak might have struck a cord. "His name is Keenan. He's a good guy...somewhat awkward, but approachable. And I do love him, but as a trainer...I feel like he can do eons better. His Houndour hasn't ever beaten my Trevenant. Even though it isn't a fully evolved Pokemon, Houndour has a huge type advantage. That may not mean everything...but...I don't know...I feel like he could put up a much better fight..." Despite his rather calm and stoic demeaner, it started to sound like he was the awkward one. Like he wasn't sure how to describe it. Andy told him he could use the cabin's kitchen, just don't do anything stupid or funny. "I do keep a few things that can help. I'll be back in thirty minutes and get started."

It was more to grab spices and herbs, things that can easily be carried and add flavor to any dish, instant or hand crafted. Aaron jogged, so he actually made it back a little bit sooner than he expected. Once he was back, he tentatively walked in, keeping watch to see if any of Andy's friends were going to blast him to oblivion. Only his Magnemite joined him this time. Once it was clear that they were going to just keep watch, he moved on in with an easy walk. Looking through things, he saw a rice cooker, a lot of meat, instant noodles, and sweets. And rice. Hmmm....

He started to cook. A meat and noodle stir fry over a bed of rice. Easy, simple, and he had the spices now that could make it work. The blonde managed to find some food containers, plates, and silverware. Once everything was turned off, and food ready to be served, he leaned outside the cabin. "Food's ready." Hopefully everything will be good enough for everyone. If they wanted to eat outside, he wouldn't mind bringing everything to them.






close tab

played by

Sovetskii Soryuz

Little Bastard
He/Him
Fourteen
June 6th
Wyndon, Galar
Homosexual
Trainer
Ace Trainer
Gonna dig this hole until I fall in. Until there is no end. Until there is no anything.
awards
615 posts
part of
TAG WITH @sov
Andy Blackadder
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Sept 27, 2021 23:58:28 GMT
Andy Blackadder Avatar
[nospaces]

[attr="class","dangerhead"]


[attr="class","dangerbody"]

[attr="class","dangericon"]


[attr="class","dangertxt"]
''If anyone has the balls to make it to the top, it's you Hideo.'' The Galarian thought the boy would make a fine champion. He had yet to become as jaded as he, yet neither had . The more the two kept climbing the ranks, the less Andy would consider vastly altering the region through violence.
[break][break]
''WUAHHH!'' Speaking of violence, as the zarude flicked at the rotomdex its flight was slowed suddenly as the hidden Epitaph shimmered slightly into existence around his trainer. Poltergeist halted Buzzer's velocity. The ground darkened to a light killing dark around the little group. The wispy arms of the cofagrigus and runerigus disappeared into the shadows.
[break][break]
Shadow claws grew up to wrap around the pokemon and hold it in place.
[break][break]
''Careful black mankey. My ghosts are already on edge and there's not a whole pack of you to keep your shit from getting slapped this time. Choose your battles wisely.'' As stubborn and haughty as if he were a member of the creation trio himself, chocolate hues bored into the primate's red ones for a silent moment. This was his camp and the only foolishness he would suffer here was his own.
[break][break]
''Let it loose boys.'' Both the rigus' let out disapproving spooky hisses, but they listened. The claws sunk into the cold black puddle on the ground before retreating towards the pokemon, where they disappeared. Aaron mentioned he needed to go collect ingredients before he started, so his gaze shifted to Hideo. Hopefully his feathers hadn't been rustled by him scolding his pokemon.
[break][break]
''Why don't we wait inside for Chef Blondie to get what he needs?''



[attr="class","dangerfoot"]

[attr="class","dangertag"]

,



[attr="class","dangernotes"]



--









[attr="class","dangercredits"]cyan of pixel perfect








[googlefont=Raleway:500][newclass=.dangerhead]width: 500px;height: 150px;background: url('https://i.imgur.com/UsWyrNt.png');border-bottom: solid;border-color: #262626;border-width: 10px;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody]background: #2b2b2b;width: 420px;padding: 40px;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt]color: #ededed;line-height: 21px;text-align: justify;margin-top: -15px;margin-left: 12px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;padding-left: 20px;padding-bottom: 30px;font-size: 11px;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt b]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangericon]transform: rotate(45deg);-webkit-transform: rotate(45deg);-ms-transform: rotate(45deg);border: solid;background: #262626;border-color: #262626;border-width: 4px;left: 23px;top: -35px;max-width: 50px;max-height: 50px;position: absolute;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerfoot]margin-left: -40px;width: 500px;height: 5px;padding-top: 15px;border-top: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;color: #ededed;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;font-weight: 500;font-size: 9px;line-height: 13px;text-align: justify;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar]width: 3px;background: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb]background: #c4c4c4; [/newclass]

[newclass=.dangernotes]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;padding-left: 20px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;left: 260px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;left: 30px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;text-align: center;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag a]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangercredits]margin-top: 6px;margin-left: 420px;font-family: raleway;font-size:8px;[/newclass]
close tab

played by

Blue Star

Hideo
he/him
15
October 18th
slateport
undecided
Gym Leader
Ace Trainer
smol height
smol height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
awards
2,757 posts
Hideo Kino DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @hideo
Hideo Kino
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Sept 28, 2021 13:18:41 GMT
Hideo Kino Avatar
Well, I can’t let a cheerleader down~” Hideo joked. Not that a cheerleader’s outfit would get his attention, but it still got a snort out of him. He nodded along as detailed his brother’s main Pokemon - and how it would lose despite a type advantage. “Maybe that’s something he could work on. I could give him some pointers if I ever meet him.

Hideo didn’t need to be told what happened when he heard the Rotomdex scream, flying away and upwards. He could at least be thankful that Vines only pushed it in the air this time; it took some time to clean up his own Rotomdex after its shovening. Unfortunately, he could also hear the Shadow Claws gather around his Zarude; guess Andy’s Pokemon didn’t take kindly to that.

The Zarude certainly took notice to the Shadow Claws, and...was focused more on returning to setting the dirt over the seeds. It did give a look as the boy talked, but once he was done, it was back to botany - moreso once it was free again.

Sorry about that,” Hideo half-muttered, his cheeks reddening. He did warn them, but it was still embarrassing witnessing his Zarude do that. “I’ll try to get them under control sooner rather than later.” How he’d do that, was a question he didn't have the answer to.  Yet.

Maybe he could think it over some food. “Yeah, let’s go in. As long as no Rotomdexes get near Vines, he shouldn’t have an outburst like that again.” He’d just have to remember where he heard Aaron go and-

He felt his Zarude’s hand on his, gently guiding him towards somewhere - the cabin. “O-oh, you’re done?” Hideo asked, receiving a grunt that he assumed was confirmation. He was tense, afraid his Zarude was going to haul him under-arm again, but this time was much more gentle. Its hand didn’t even feel dirty.

Hideo realized where it led him when he felt the cabin itself. “Thanks for that, Vines,” he said. Hideo entered the cabin, but his Zarude remained outside.

Wouldn’t be long until the food was ready - something Hideo could smell before Aaron announced it. He could pick apart some ingredients just by scent; meat, rice, starch (noodles?), and some kind of sauce. “I’m gonna guess...stir-fry? With rice?

Once he got his plate (hopefully served to him), it wouldn't take long for him to poke and prod at the dish to find out he was right, a grin on his face. “I can eat it here, but either of you mind putting a plate out for Vines?” he asked. “They prefer doing stuff outside.


close tab

played by

Jun

Ace
He/Him
16
July 17
Olivine City
Bisexual
Trainer
Civilian
5'4" height
5'4" height
Life isn't a game of luck. If you want to win, work hard.
awards
455 posts
Aaron Toral DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @pokejun1
Aaron Toral
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Sept 30, 2021 1:14:41 GMT
Aaron Toral Avatar
Aaron went to work. And found that both boys had gone inside. After he was done cooking, Hideo took a guess. "Yep." Not much more to say. So the blonde traveler gave Hideo a healthy helping of the food and set it in front of him. Then he scanned over Andy again. And promptly served him a good helping as well. If the guy wasn't going to stick to a hospital or a single location, at least let him eat well and recover faster. Aaron gave himself some then too. There was still enough for everyone to get seconds, and someone to get a third helping and a half serving plate. He didn't know much else to do besides eat and listen in.

Even though he had several questions about the two, he still fell silent. Partly because he didn't know how to approach the two. Hideo was easy enough. Andy...not so much. It almost felt like he was walking on eggshells with the other boy. To the extent that if he attempted to gain a bit more of an understanding, he may get his head bitten off. Aaron just focused on his eating, keeping an ear out for any compliments or complaints. To his own credit, it wasn't bad at all, considering what he had to work with. He also noticed some great desserts in the fridge. But he wasn't going to touch those.

When there was a lull, he did manage to find his voice. "How did you two meet anyways?" Let alone become such good friends. But he didn't say that.



close tab

played by

Sovetskii Soryuz

Little Bastard
He/Him
Fourteen
June 6th
Wyndon, Galar
Homosexual
Trainer
Ace Trainer
Gonna dig this hole until I fall in. Until there is no end. Until there is no anything.
awards
615 posts
part of
TAG WITH @sov
Andy Blackadder
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Sept 30, 2021 23:52:01 GMT
Andy Blackadder Avatar
[nospaces]

[attr="class","dangerhead"]


[attr="class","dangerbody"]

[attr="class","dangericon"]


[attr="class","dangertxt"]
The distinct lack of vegetables included in the dish pleased him the most. While there were none to be found in his cabin, it couldn't be discounted that Aaron would have fetched some from his camp. It wouldn't have been done out of spite, but Andy would have still seen it that way. Seating arrangements were going to be interesting.
[break][break]
There was only one chair at a small desk across from the kitchenette area. And that desk was piled with books and papers. Titles indicated everything from computer technology and coding, to ancient history and archaeology. There was a laptop buried under there somewhere. Aside from the toilet, if one counted that as a seat, there were only the two single beds on either side of the window at the back of the cabin.
[break][break]
Nearly always open, the banette had climbed in some time ago to beg for affection from Hideo. The heatran, massive as it was, merely stared through the selfsame window. He was too big to come inside. The cabin had been infiltrated by a number of Andy's other residents. His white gengar, Epitaph was seated at the foot of the bed, and gave Aaron a glare when he did not receive a bowl.
[break][break]
''Gengar...'' A dreepy observed from atop the mini-fridge. A mimikyu spied from under the bed Andy sat upon, pretending it was completely invisible. A litwick snoozed on the bedside table to provide a soft light in addition to the electric ones and a cool aura for his trainer to sleep comfortably.
[break][break]
An espurr stood at Aaron's feet staring as he prepared.[break]

[break][break]
Accepting his bowl wordlessly, the Galarian inhaled the dish's aroma. Not bad. However he would wait until the blond had a bite first before trying it himself, just in case it was poisoned. When he finally did try it, it admittedly was fairly flavorful. There wasn't as much seasoning as he would like, but dining in the wild like this was ever far from gourmet.
[break][break]
The espurr remained as the bowls were handed out.[break]

[break][break]
''Slateport, wasn't it?'' Andy finished gnawing on a mouthful before continuing. ''He was catching pokemon, and I joined in. There was a bloody bronzong that was going to crush him. So I got him out of there.'' Figuring that was a complete enough explanation, he slurped some noodles from his fork. ''Gengar.''
[break][break]
Somehow having moved unseen, the espurr was still at Aaron's feet.[break]





[attr="class","dangerfoot"]

[attr="class","dangertag"]

,



[attr="class","dangernotes"]



--









[attr="class","dangercredits"]cyan of pixel perfect








[googlefont=Raleway:500][newclass=.dangerhead]width: 500px;height: 150px;background: url('https://i.imgur.com/UsWyrNt.png');border-bottom: solid;border-color: #262626;border-width: 10px;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody]background: #2b2b2b;width: 420px;padding: 40px;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt]color: #ededed;line-height: 21px;text-align: justify;margin-top: -15px;margin-left: 12px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;padding-left: 20px;padding-bottom: 30px;font-size: 11px;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt b]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangericon]transform: rotate(45deg);-webkit-transform: rotate(45deg);-ms-transform: rotate(45deg);border: solid;background: #262626;border-color: #262626;border-width: 4px;left: 23px;top: -35px;max-width: 50px;max-height: 50px;position: absolute;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerfoot]margin-left: -40px;width: 500px;height: 5px;padding-top: 15px;border-top: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;color: #ededed;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;font-weight: 500;font-size: 9px;line-height: 13px;text-align: justify;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar]width: 3px;background: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb]background: #c4c4c4; [/newclass]

[newclass=.dangernotes]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;padding-left: 20px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;left: 260px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;left: 30px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;text-align: center;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag a]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangercredits]margin-top: 6px;margin-left: 420px;font-family: raleway;font-size:8px;[/newclass]
close tab

played by

Blue Star

Hideo
he/him
15
October 18th
slateport
undecided
Gym Leader
Ace Trainer
smol height
smol height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
awards
2,757 posts
Hideo Kino DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @hideo
Hideo Kino
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Oct 1, 2021 15:54:23 GMT
Hideo Kino Avatar


With the ingredients discerned, Hideo went at his dish, taking his time with his meal. It was only then that he came to realize Andy, Aaron, and himself weren’t the only ones here, although most of their fellow occupants he completely missed; he could hear what he could only assume was Andy’s Gengar inside here, and he recognized the squishy footsteps of that Banette immediately.

His hand reached out to pet the Banette on the head, his dominant hand focused on his food. He could eat one-handed easily enough; he had enough practice with his own Pokemon.

The Heatran wasn’t the only legendary peering through the window.



Not because Vines couldn’t fit; they just preferred staying outside.

Yeah, Andy right,” Hideo added, swallowing what he had in his mouth. “I was out in Slateport looking to catch some Pokemon, and I ended up meeting Andy. We talked, caught some Pokemon, I nearly got crushed by a Bronzong.” He spoke it so casually, like it wasn’t a big deal he almost got seriously injured.

We hung out a few times after that. Saved each other a couple times, and eventually I mentioned I wanted to dance. And Andy knew had to dance, so he started teaching me some every week.” Something regular that let him leave Slateport with his parents’ permission, and he kind of enjoyed it - even if the first time, he had an emotional outburst.

And a nice chocolate tart recipe.

Until I left home to do gyms, that is. Pretty sure my parents would find me if I was still going there every week.



close tab

played by

Jun

Ace
He/Him
16
July 17
Olivine City
Bisexual
Trainer
Civilian
5'4" height
5'4" height
Life isn't a game of luck. If you want to win, work hard.
awards
455 posts
Aaron Toral DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @pokejun1
Aaron Toral
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Oct 3, 2021 21:04:16 GMT
Aaron Toral Avatar
The Espurr's staring and apparent stalker tendencies did not bother him. If anything, the fact his Magnemite seemed to get into a staring contest with it amused him. Other residents of Andy's were everywhere, as one would expect. The blonde ignored every single one of them. Including the glare from Andy's signature white Gengar. If Andy wanted to feed his troupe, that was his responsibility. It seemed everyone was satisfied with the meal at least. Aaron stayed standing up, he could eat while holding onto his own plate easily enough. What interested him was the story.

And it made him casually wonder if something he did made Andy rude the first time they met at the Tree of Life. Though he doubted it. Tilting his curiously, he asked Andy a question. "So you weren't rude as hell to him the first time you met?" It was odd. What was it that set him off then? "I mean, most everyone I know would have reacted similarly and told you off or stalked over and give you a spanking of a lifetime, Pokemon and threats or no. I'll admit that my dry delivery at my attempt at teasing you a little earlier probably made it sound more passive aggressive than anything, but that's all it was supposed to be, light teasing. Most people I know would have laughed or smiled and say that they're feeling a lot better. I'm more confused than anything..." It was risky, and he'd be lying if he said his heart wasn't beating fast from trying to clear the air. He hoped for no tantrum. But perhaps this was his best opportunity as well, with Hideo here. Aaron's tone stayed pretty monotone, and not accusatory or anything.

He simply wished to understand. And hopefully his further explanation of his own actions would be understood. The blonde wouldn't be expecting an apology, but neither was he going to apologize for anything either.



close tab

played by

Sovetskii Soryuz

Little Bastard
He/Him
Fourteen
June 6th
Wyndon, Galar
Homosexual
Trainer
Ace Trainer
Gonna dig this hole until I fall in. Until there is no end. Until there is no anything.
awards
615 posts
part of
TAG WITH @sov
Andy Blackadder
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Oct 6, 2021 9:40:47 GMT
Andy Blackadder Avatar
[nospaces]

[attr="class","dangerhead"]


[attr="class","dangerbody"]

[attr="class","dangericon"]


[attr="class","dangertxt"]
''Oh yeah.'' His face seemed to light up when Hideo mentioned the dance lessons. They had slipped his mind. Of course his features darkened but a moment later. It wasn't likely they would ever be able to continue those. It was often said that you didn't know what you had until you lost it, and Andy felt as if he was becoming exhausted with such realizations. Bitterness still seemed to nag at Aaron as well.
[break][break]
''I honestly don't remember what I first said to Hideo.'' He shrugged. Meanwhile with the blond ignoring it, and the intensity of the conversation providing further distraction, the espurr took the opportunity to covertly covet some of the boy's serving into its mouth. ''If any dumbass so much as made move and ignored my warnings, there wouldn't be time for a spanking.''
[break][break]
His bowl was sat aside on the desk, the spoon clanking against the porcelain.
[break][break]
''I don't know why you think I make idle fucking threats but you're about to learn a hard lesson if you keep on.'' Thus far their interactions seemed to remind him of his old school days back in Galar locking horns with . Neither knew when to quit, and it typically didn't end until blood was drawn. After him and Wrynn made peace during his hospital stay, he didn't expect an immediate replacement.
[break][break]
''Well, let me straighten some shit out for you. Picture if you will something you very much enjoy.'' A finger was tapped against the side of his head. ''Go on. I'll wait a few seconds for the neurons to crawl across that smooth cortex of yours.'' Indeed, there was a moment of silence. ''You got it? Good. Now imagine never being able to do that shit again. Physically prevented with some nice intense aches and pains for good measure.''
[break][break]
The hand fell to subconsciously massage his right thigh.
[break][break]
''Then imagine you're in your home, and some sphincter clown shows up unannounced, shits on you for it, and then gaslights you as some raving psycho when you get mad while refusing to piss off. And then they just can't-hurr durr,'' a quick stupid face was thrown in for effect, ''figure out why you might be a little bloody miffed.'' Throwing up both hands in an exaggerated shrug, the explanation concluded. ''I'd be confused too if my head was that far up my ass.''



[attr="class","dangerfoot"]

[attr="class","dangertag"]

,



[attr="class","dangernotes"]



--









[attr="class","dangercredits"]cyan of pixel perfect








[googlefont=Raleway:500][newclass=.dangerhead]width: 500px;height: 150px;background: url('https://i.imgur.com/UsWyrNt.png');border-bottom: solid;border-color: #262626;border-width: 10px;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody]background: #2b2b2b;width: 420px;padding: 40px;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt]color: #ededed;line-height: 21px;text-align: justify;margin-top: -15px;margin-left: 12px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;padding-left: 20px;padding-bottom: 30px;font-size: 11px;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt b]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangericon]transform: rotate(45deg);-webkit-transform: rotate(45deg);-ms-transform: rotate(45deg);border: solid;background: #262626;border-color: #262626;border-width: 4px;left: 23px;top: -35px;max-width: 50px;max-height: 50px;position: absolute;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerfoot]margin-left: -40px;width: 500px;height: 5px;padding-top: 15px;border-top: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;color: #ededed;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;font-weight: 500;font-size: 9px;line-height: 13px;text-align: justify;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar]width: 3px;background: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb]background: #c4c4c4; [/newclass]

[newclass=.dangernotes]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;padding-left: 20px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;left: 260px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;left: 30px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;text-align: center;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag a]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangercredits]margin-top: 6px;margin-left: 420px;font-family: raleway;font-size:8px;[/newclass]
close tab

played by

Blue Star

Hideo
he/him
15
October 18th
slateport
undecided
Gym Leader
Ace Trainer
smol height
smol height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
awards
2,757 posts
Hideo Kino DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @hideo
Hideo Kino
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Oct 6, 2021 23:17:49 GMT
Hideo Kino Avatar
Hideo's utensil dropped as, once again, an argument broke out between and , Hideo only getting in a sigh. These two really weren't compatible, were they? He could tell he’d have to interject to keep things from escalating.

"Guys? Do we really have to argue during dinner?" Hideo half-shouted - an attempt to get them to stop, even for a moment.

Honestly, Hideo couldn't remember what Andy said to him first either. If it had been something aggressive, he must've just let it bounce off because he definitely didn't have anything against Andy. Best he could remember was being saved. He definitely would have been less friendly if the first thing he'd heard was something either of these two were saying to each other.

But he could definitely tell the difference in their situations: Hideo and Andy worked together when they first met.  This first impression was a lot messier, the two insulting each other intentionally or not.

First, he looked towards Aaron. "Aaron, just...just say sorry, alright." He had to be careful not to insult either of them as he spoke. "Saying that stuff to him before wasn't nice, but you didn't mean to be that rude, so just say sorry. And you have to mean it."

Hideo then turned to Andy - he wasn't getting out of this either. "And you don't need to keep insulting him, Andy. That's not going to make things get any better; it's just gonna make you both pissed off even more."

He knew it wasn’t going to make the two friends, but it had to be said. He didn’t know too much about Aaron, but he knew Andy could get a bit bullheaded when he got mad.



close tab

played by

Jun

Ace
He/Him
16
July 17
Olivine City
Bisexual
Trainer
Civilian
5'4" height
5'4" height
Life isn't a game of luck. If you want to win, work hard.
awards
455 posts
Aaron Toral DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @pokejun1
Aaron Toral
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Oct 7, 2021 1:15:45 GMT
Aaron Toral Avatar
Aaron remained stoic. Now the blonde was starting to get mad. What did he do now? All he did was ask a question and said exactly how most everyone around him would have reacted to his demand. Was this guy serious? It did start to dawn a little bit for him. The leg injury. And that realization actually did make him feel like shit. But then his own anger came right back with the psycho comment. Rocket? Really now...a retaliatory comment is somehow gaslighting? He was about to say something when Hideo intervened. He didn't even mean to start an argument! Though he was at least a little bit of a voice of reason, Aaron will give the blind boy that. "You're right on the cripple comment. I didn't know it was such a sore spot, let alone the severity of your injuries, but I do apologize for that one. It was never meant as an insult nor to take a shit on it." For once, his voice had more emotion to it, legitimately sorry about it.

The second part though, was a different story. "I already apologized about trespassing, and there's nothing else to feel sorry about. Defending myself and striking back shouldn't be something I have to apologize for. The only reason I've stayed as long as I have was because of you, Hideo, and my concern about you. Which is pretty clearly unfounded. The word psycho was never uttered from my mouth let alone a part of my thought process. Berserker was, since I've never seen someone go from zero to ninety so quickly before, though now I know why and is a bit more understanding about why you did. If it was the Rocket comment, I won't say sorry for it. Considering it was in retaliation. If you can't take the hits, then don't throw punches. You've proved that you're not at this point, for what it's worth. Otherwise I'd be fertilizer by now. The gaslighting part doesn't make any sense.

But keep on doing what? Clear the air? Make some peace? Try to understand you better? I'm sorry, but not everyone is out to get you, bad first impressions or not. But sure, my head is the one up my ass..."
His appetite had been spoiled with the further explanation of Andy's anger about the cripple comment. So he let the Espurr finish his portion. Once the plate was empty, he'd go to the sink and clean it and the fork. "Don't think I didn't see you wait until I started eating. Did you really think I would poison you? Let alone in the middle of your home? Words are no reason for me to go that far. Goodnight Andy. Hideo, I do hope we meet again soon, goodnight to you too." He also cleaned out the rice cooker, and everything else that he used, to the point that they were sparkly, and walked out, Magnemite close behind him, ready to take a hit if Andy felt like following through with his threats.

Though if Hideo did want to follow him later and join him at his own little temporary camp, he wouldn't be against the company. But he was done dealing with the hothead right now.

exit thread?





close tab

played by

Sovetskii Soryuz

Little Bastard
He/Him
Fourteen
June 6th
Wyndon, Galar
Homosexual
Trainer
Ace Trainer
Gonna dig this hole until I fall in. Until there is no end. Until there is no anything.
awards
615 posts
part of
TAG WITH @sov
Andy Blackadder
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Oct 13, 2021 21:22:04 GMT
Andy Blackadder Avatar
[nospaces]

[attr="class","dangerhead"]


[attr="class","dangerbody"]

[attr="class","dangericon"]


[attr="class","dangertxt"]
Hideo suggested that the newcomer apologize for his faux pas, although that wasn't even primarily what the Galarian was interested in. Sorrys only mattered if you meant it, as his blind friend had pointed out, and Aaron hadn't been around enough to gain the level of trust that would grant his words that level of authenticity.
[break][break]
''I don't care about him being sorry about it. I'm not bloody sorry for most of the shit I do. If we're going to let bygones be bygones, like I thought we were with us all coming in here and eating dinner like we like each other, then they need to be by fucking gone. You know what I mean?'' Was not everything going fine just moments ago. Aaron wasn't even a bad cook.
[break][break]
Seemed like enough to make up to him.
[break][break]
None the less the blond did as Hideo asked. The boy was a lot more charming than himself. Surely there were some Galarian gentlemen genes within his friend somewhere for him to be so blessed. Aaron continued saying that he was concerned for Hideo, which caused him to suppress a short laugh. That pokemon he had was more than capable.
[break][break]
Honestly if he had meant any harm to the wayward trainer, it likely would have taken a good chunk of his brood to faint it. Such potential battles were not at the forefront of his thoughts however, as Aaron continued with a wordy explanation justifying his actions, similar to his own. It seemed the other trainer didn't take much of his previous spiel to heart.
[break][break]
All the more reason to return the favor in his eyes.
[break][break]
''Don't throw punches? You're the one having to back off. I can take my fucking hits just fine. It looks like you're the one who can't from where I'm sitting.'' Understanding was a noble goal, but often the least achieved. It was almost a forbidden fruit for human beings, an ideal they all starved for. ''The air was cleared, and peace was bloody well made.''
[break][break]
It was hard to imagine a dinner was cooked with spite and aggression. Alas...
[break][break]
''It is,'' he confirmed the other boy's presumed cranial location in response to his own. ''Your skull wouldn't be so full of shit otherwise.'' The other boy then stated he was leaving, which in his opinion gave credence to his earlier words. He rather accurately charged Andy with paranoia. ''So what I waited? I don't fucking know if you wouldn't. You can't seem to let shit go, I'll tell you that.''
[break][break]
Departure wasn't until the kitchen was cleaned however, which was a nice gesture, but made the rather lengthy act before the boy actually left fairly awkward.
[break][break]
Espurr was pleased as punch however.
[break]




[attr="class","dangerfoot"]

[attr="class","dangertag"]

,



[attr="class","dangernotes"]



--









[attr="class","dangercredits"]cyan of pixel perfect








[googlefont=Raleway:500][newclass=.dangerhead]width: 500px;height: 150px;background: url('https://i.imgur.com/UsWyrNt.png');border-bottom: solid;border-color: #262626;border-width: 10px;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody]background: #2b2b2b;width: 420px;padding: 40px;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt]color: #ededed;line-height: 21px;text-align: justify;margin-top: -15px;margin-left: 12px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;padding-left: 20px;padding-bottom: 30px;font-size: 11px;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt b]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangericon]transform: rotate(45deg);-webkit-transform: rotate(45deg);-ms-transform: rotate(45deg);border: solid;background: #262626;border-color: #262626;border-width: 4px;left: 23px;top: -35px;max-width: 50px;max-height: 50px;position: absolute;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerfoot]margin-left: -40px;width: 500px;height: 5px;padding-top: 15px;border-top: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;color: #ededed;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;font-weight: 500;font-size: 9px;line-height: 13px;text-align: justify;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar]width: 3px;background: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb]background: #c4c4c4; [/newclass]

[newclass=.dangernotes]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;padding-left: 20px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;left: 260px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;left: 30px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;text-align: center;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag a]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangercredits]margin-top: 6px;margin-left: 420px;font-family: raleway;font-size:8px;[/newclass]
close tab

played by

Blue Star

Hideo
he/him
15
October 18th
slateport
undecided
Gym Leader
Ace Trainer
smol height
smol height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
awards
2,757 posts
Hideo Kino DOLLARS
part of
TAG WITH @hideo
Hideo Kino
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Oct 14, 2021 23:24:45 GMT
Hideo Kino Avatar
There were some battles that you had to hold out fighting.

There were others that you just had to fold on.

And Hideo could tell that this was looking like the latter, with neither boy willing to back down. His own efforts didn't seem to get either to budge, even if they got things to last as long as they did.

Hideo couldn't resist raising an eyebrow over Aaron's worry over him. It wasn't the first time he'd ever been to this camp. And its denizens seemed pretty comfortable with him being here, with Andy letting him plant seeds here and the Banette still underneath his hand. "I think I'll be fine here," he said, giving the Banette an affectionate head-scratch.

But for the rest of the argument between the two, Hideo chose to sit out for, continuing with his meal as the others traded insults. It reminded him of some times when was younger, hearing his oldest brother and oldest sister just go at it with each other, with Aaron still poking Andy's sore spot with Rocket while Andy continued his varied methods of calling Aaron a shithead.

He hadn't even caught on that Andy waited before eating. Then again, how could he? Though that definitely gave him a good idea of the level of distrust between these two.

Best he could do was not exacerbate the situation any further, closed eyelids concealing rolling eyes when Andy mentioned Aaron not letting shit go. He still remembered how Andy described his dislike of the Silphs.

The argument came to a halt as Aaron went to clean off the kitchenware. Hideo was still eating, albeit at a slowed pace, his own appetite slowed by the argument. "I hope you have a good night too, Aaron," Hideo said as the other boy left.

Hideo chose to stay where he was. For now, anyways. He'd remain silent until he believed Aaron was a decent distance away, going by the sound of footsteps.  His Zarude broke away from the window for a moment to watch Aaron, but was soon back to watching over Hideo.

"...well that could've gone better," Hideo said, still chewing a piece of meat. "You really think he'd try to poison us?"



close tab

played by

Sovetskii Soryuz

Little Bastard
He/Him
Fourteen
June 6th
Wyndon, Galar
Homosexual
Trainer
Ace Trainer
Gonna dig this hole until I fall in. Until there is no end. Until there is no anything.
awards
615 posts
part of
TAG WITH @sov
Andy Blackadder
For Want of a Nail [OPEN]
POSTED ON Oct 22, 2021 9:39:40 GMT
Andy Blackadder Avatar
[nospaces]

[attr="class","dangerhead"]


[attr="class","dangerbody"]

[attr="class","dangericon"]


[attr="class","dangertxt"]
The banette nuzzed at the boy's hand as affection was provided, happy to be spoiled and unaware of the storm of words swarming around him. The food was of far less interest than headpats. The rest of the pokemon within only watched the blond's retreat through the door. Andy huffed.
[break][break]
''All he had to do was shut up and accept compliments on his cooking. Wanker, always wanting to dig at something like it's some great bloody mystery.'' It was obvious that his friend would have preferred a more peaceful meal, and in a way the Galarian was in agreement.
[break][break]
''You trust anyone that wanders up out of the bushes to make you up a home cooked meal and not have an ulterior motive?'' His head shook in a gesture of false chiding, though it was lost on Hideo. ''You're going to have to be more scrupulous than that to make it on your own, mate.''



[attr="class","dangerfoot"]

[attr="class","dangertag"]

,



[attr="class","dangernotes"]



--









[attr="class","dangercredits"]cyan of pixel perfect








[googlefont=Raleway:500][newclass=.dangerhead]width: 500px;height: 150px;background: url('https://i.imgur.com/UsWyrNt.png');border-bottom: solid;border-color: #262626;border-width: 10px;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody]background: #2b2b2b;width: 420px;padding: 40px;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt]color: #ededed;line-height: 21px;text-align: justify;margin-top: -15px;margin-left: 12px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;padding-left: 20px;padding-bottom: 30px;font-size: 11px;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertxt b]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangericon]transform: rotate(45deg);-webkit-transform: rotate(45deg);-ms-transform: rotate(45deg);border: solid;background: #262626;border-color: #262626;border-width: 4px;left: 23px;top: -35px;max-width: 50px;max-height: 50px;position: absolute;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerfoot]margin-left: -40px;width: 500px;height: 5px;padding-top: 15px;border-top: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;color: #ededed;font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;font-weight: 500;font-size: 9px;line-height: 13px;text-align: justify;position: relative;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar]width: 3px;background: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangerbody ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb]background: #c4c4c4; [/newclass]

[newclass=.dangernotes]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;padding-left: 20px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;left: 260px;border-left: solid;border-width: 1px;border-color: #212121;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag]width: 200px;height: 28px;overflow: auto;left: 30px;padding-right: 5px;position: absolute;text-align: center;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangertag a]color: #2e8b57;[/newclass]

[newclass=.dangercredits]margin-top: 6px;margin-left: 420px;font-family: raleway;font-size:8px;[/newclass]
img
The Shula Region
Hogwarts AU
RPG Unlimited
MR
The Enroi Region
N:FB
Vyrehaven
Celestial Guardians, AU Sailor Moon RP
EO GENESIS
Code and Crown: An advanced literate warriors cats RP, set in medieval times
Swords Clashing