nina had just been gearing up in her training prior to the exams, and had unfortunately not been called upon for the new system’s trials. since then, however, she’d heard stories, and looked forward to the day that she might have the opportunity to train in the same way as rocket’s elite.[break][break]

she still didn’t have a teleporting pokemon of her own, so the trip to the sub had consisted of a dive with the assistance of her dewgong. she’d arrived, pulled on a bit of comfy athleisure she’d brought along, and made her way through the submarine to the training facilities which had become so familiar to her.[break][break]

unaware of what jayden looked like, the way she poked her head in initially was a little tentative. she hung in the doorway, hands looped into the straps of her bag. [break][break]

”jayden?”

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this was the one.[break][break]

”yup.”[break][break]

she moved into the room, soon shrugging off her bag and setting it far enough aside to be well out of the way. mismatched eyes briefly explored, noting the different bits of gear lying around, and trying her best to imagine how it was all going to work.[break][break]

quickly enough, her gaze landed on jayden again.[break][break]

”soo this is my first time doing the um…” she squinted a little. this wasn’t SPECTRA, right? Just the tech used for the exams, and she had no idea what to call it. ”this.”

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when jayden explained, nina looked around them again, as though she hadn’t already. she nodded, and took the helmet, but didn’t put it on just yet. he would probably tell her when, right? would it be instant immersion, she wondered?[break][break]

”nope. never.”[break][break]

in fact, she’d not had any kind of virtual reality experience before. looking over at jayden, she smiled, and then shrugged.[break][break]

”i’m ready to learn.”

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”okay.”[break][break]

she eyed the helmets in his possession curiously as he approached, and was sure to be still when he reached up to place one on her head. she allowed him to situate it without protest, patiently waiting.[break][break]

the transportation was almost dizzying. she looked around her as she held her stomach, in awe of their surroundings. her turning gaze paused on jayden upon seeing his get-up. was he… a ninja now? she hadn’t heard about that feature.[break][break]

wondering if she’d also gained the same attire, she looked down. instead, she’d become more like a mage. she marveled at the airy and colorful fabric that adorned her now, made of all colors of the sunrise.[break][break]

she looked up at jayden again.[break][break]

”we have different clothes,” she pointed out obviously, clearly surprised by the fact. ”why are we dressed like this? why are yours different than mine?” more specifically, why did he get to be a ninja and not her?

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she watched, in awe as the coat materialized onto jayden in a sudden flash.[break][break]
”wow. i need that for getting ready in the morning.”[break][break]
there was a small, weak laugh which quickly fizzled out. the beast seemed to be the most stoic of all the ones that she’d met so far. definitely a more rigid personality than bryan delarosa or Alexandra Briarwood , at least at first take. it was still early, though.[break][break]
had she ever played a video game? actually, she hadn’t.[break][break]
”no… but i’m sure i can figure it out.”[break][break]
she had confidence; it meant she wasn’t familiar with anything like classes, though. when she looked at the menu, her expression was more lost than anything.[break][break]
”um… you know, this one’s fine. i like it.”[break][break]
it was pretty, at least.

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jayden seemed to agree, although she barely caught it, too distracted and in wonder. she raised her wrist in a delicate wave, enjoying how the simulated fabric moved in a flowy wisp in her wake. it fell to her side again. pretty.[break][break]

wait. attack him? wasn’t this supposed to be with pokémon, still?[break][break]

”uh... okay.”[break][break]

she took a few steps back, and her hands raised, as though she might grab him—or something. then, her face broke to reveal her inner struggle.[break][break]

”what do you mean attack? like hit you?”[break][break]

wouldn't he have just said 'hit me' in that case?

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this was hardly her first time when it came to battle training; however, it was a first to be asked to simply summon powers. she was no avatar. where was the spellbook?[break][break]
she stared for a beat with an odd twist in pursed lips.[break][break]
”uh… yeah, it makes sense, i guess.” no, it didn’t. there was another pause. ”guess i’ll give it a shot.”[break][break]
steps were taken in reverse, eyes closing to concentrate before her arms came up dramatically, circling around as she spun once in place. it just felt like the right thing to do.[break][break]
to her great surprise, something happened.[break][break]
the air around her started to spin, more violently, as though she’d become the eye of a hurricane. her eyes popped open with a gasp, and she grinned mischievously at jayden through the wind.[break][break]
fingers raked in the force around her and thrusted it towards him.

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