Lutgarde seems to become a bit more excited upon seeing another Fairy type participating in the battle, and more importantly, this battle! "It's very good to meet you two," they grin, accompanied by confirmative cooes from Sylv as he (unwillingly) unwraps his ribbon from his trainer's wrist.

They also wouldn't let much more time pass, taking the opportunity to make the first move. By now, there's no command required, either, as they start as they started all (or most, at least) other battles! A Quick Attack comes rushing towards Angel, aiming to get the first hit in with rapid speed.

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Sylv's quickness manages to get the first hit in, but the Flash Cannon is not to be underestimated either. The Sylveon uses the momentum of the Quick Attack to get away as quickly a possible, and sets up a Light Screen in his path - he's not sure how physics work in this case, but maybe the screen might actually reflect the Flash Cannon back to its origin?

Lutgarde gives Marianne a relaxed courtsy in thanks for the compliment, definitely appearing quite proud of the duo's fashion choices. "Thanks! Phanpy could be really cute with some colours, too ... maybe you could see about some painted patterns?" they suggest. Their eyes do not leave the battlefield, either, watching it carefully. ... if it weren't that blinding. "I should've taken sunglasses, actually."

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HP: 3/3
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"Maybe you could read it together, see if anything sticks?" Lutgarde suggests, "I don't think I read this story, actually ..."

Sylv is by heart a rather righteous creature - even if he also isn't above employing some dirty tricks if absolutely needed. The Foul Play hits him rather unexpectedly, and he makes an indignant noise. He forces himself not to dwell too long on it, and instead comes back with another Quick Attack, racing towards the Klefki to tackle it to the ground.

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HP: 2/3
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"Natural polkadots sound rather special," Lutgarde agrees, but sticking out isn't always ... "Oh, a tutu? That's really cool, too! It's a bummer we can't really work with costumes ... to much, at least." It's already enough that their fashion style is borderline impractical for their line of work, now if Sylv also wore ... it would be really cute, tho.

... RIGHT they were fighting.

Sylv lets out a loud yelp at the Play Rough, trying to break free as soon as possible, jumping out of range. His fur is now definitely ruffled and tousled, and he does not look too happy about it. He doesn't have any ideas in his distress - he just charges onward with a Quick Attack again!

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HP: 1/3
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Sylv still had to unlock the secret behind going faster than light - he can't jump out of the way of the Flash Cannon fast enough, but he is not down yet! Both of them look quite rough, and a look on the display also confirms this - both of them are on one HP each.

"Time for the big final!" Lutgarde shouts out as they look out onto the battlefield again, grinning. "Quick Attack one more time!" Sylv launches into the fast-paced attack almost before Lutgarde finishes, rushing towards the Klefki at high speed.

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HP: 1/3
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Sylv stumbles back from the collision, and hits the zero counter as his leg gave in - he'd never allow himself to properly fall if preventable, and Lutgarde quickly steps in and calls him back into his ball before he'd actually faint.

"That was a great battle! Your Klefki's moves are really good." One would think that Sylv would know to handle them better, but he's a tad bit too stiffly righteous, it seems. "Well fought," they grin, walking over to Marianne and offering a handshake.

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