love in war [skirmish]

i used to dream in the dark of palisades park

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cowboy
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35
july 27
Driftveil City, Unova
pansexual
deputy
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lovin' you
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6'5" height
6'5" height
ya either lock-n-load, or dig yer own grave
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Montgomery James
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 17, 2024 18:19:23 GMT
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[attr="class","monty"]There had been small battles along route 104, skirmishes, between the opposing factions as of late. Montgomery had been tasked to keep an eye on things and aid anyone in need of assistance should a fight break out.

So, why wasn't he surprised when he spotted along the grassy path?

Their relationship was a complicated one. On one hand, he certainly couldn't walk away from her knowing full well that she was going to cause issues for the League. He was a League official via the police department. That would be ignoring his job.

On the other, his affection for her had grown substantially since before the war. So much so, he'd even invited her to his home for a date after sneaking into her office and-

The thought heated his cheeks, and he cleared his throat to regain some sense of composure.

"Well, well. Look who we have 'ere. Seems ya've got good luck, runnin' into me of all people," Montgomery said, announcing his presence to her.


[attr="class","montytag"]
50 MP have your character recall a past thread or event that they have participated in or not (link the thread)
10 MP per IC post in your Skirmish thread
total: 60 MP
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Ghostfinch

she/her
37
june 8
pansexual
scientist
grunt
monty
my partner; my dream
5'11 height
5'11 height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
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ameena abadi
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 18, 2024 1:36:03 GMT
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[attr="class","ameena"]
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Ameena throws her pokeball with clinical precision to land atop the felled tree. Malamar appears above, using thunderbolt to summon lightning to strike the tree in two and give her an easy path to cross through the arboreal obstacle. Rocket caravans have been largely uninhibited by League interception, but who knew when they would lick their wounds enough to strike? [break][break]

She was sure the rebellion would come in waves. There were too many different elements for the League to address, to many gaping holes bleeding Hoenn dry. Rocket had less manpower, sure, but they answered to fewer constituents. There were less people to disappoint and they were less beholden to morale anyhow. [break][break]

The politics of their takeover was a drag, but the increased opportunity to cross paths with the one and only Montgomery makes it worth the trouble. [break][break]

"Long time no see," she greets warmly, though an outsider might mistake it for the teasing of a villain who continues to escape the hero. "I found myself in a bit of hot water with the bosses, so I will have to make this look good." Her gaze falls down him suggestively, though she's also taking inventory to know if he's already been roughed up by anyone else on the border of the territory. If she has to leave him with a shiner to sell the story, at least she can lick his wounds later.

TAGS [break]

NOTES50 MP describe your character's pokeball throwing style.[break][break]


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[newclass=".ameena u"]text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-color:var(--accent);[/newclass]

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[newclass=".ameena h2"]font:14px Roboto;color:var(--accent);font-weight:bold;[/newclass]

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cowboy
he/him
35
july 27
Driftveil City, Unova
pansexual
deputy
officer
lovin' you
is a dirty job
6'5" height
6'5" height
ya either lock-n-load, or dig yer own grave
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Montgomery James
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 18, 2024 1:49:49 GMT
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[attr="class","monty"]How many times have the fought each other now? Five? SIX times? Montgomery wasn't quite sure, but the Pokemon she revealed was not a familiar one to him.

Honestly, he was mostly glad that her GARDEVOIR wasn't here to judge him. Of all the Pokemon she had, why did need that one...

"I'mma need to knock ya down a peg or two. I can't go back to the station without another victory on my belt."

Though, the number of times she'd outwitted him and escaped proved that he wasn't much of a winner in these encounters. It was a never ending game of cat and mouse. Though...

"I do love a challenge."

Despite his overwhelming urge to snatch her up and take her away, far away from here so they didn't have to battle each other, they were in public. There was no door to hide their affair here. It was time to put on his acting skills.

"I'll lock ya up this time, Abadi. Mark my words." Montgomery's voice was a low drawl, his hand grasping his ball. Winding back as if he was about to pitch a baseball, he threw it forward with intensity, releasing the HISUIAN ZOROARK inside.


[attr="class","montytag"]
50 MP describe your character's pokeball throwing style
10 MP per IC post in your Skirmish thread
total: 120 MP
bingo: six
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Ghostfinch

she/her
37
june 8
pansexual
scientist
grunt
monty
my partner; my dream
5'11 height
5'11 height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
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ameena abadi
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 18, 2024 17:54:53 GMT
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[nospaces]
[attr="class","ameena"]
[attr="class","body"]


"Ah, so I am just another notch?" In your bedpost, she'd have said aloud if she was sure they had no listening ears. With her own Unown betraying her by not communicating the presence of Cillian, she had become more paranoid of Nomi's Unown surveilling her. [break][break]

She gave a curt nod, encouraging Malamar to attempt hypnosis on the Hisuian Zoroark. [break][break]

"I wonder where I have heard that before." She alluded to their first meeting with a confident smirk. "You may need some back-up to handle me." Her eyes glittered with the mischief she felt. Malamar was a more recent acquisition of hers, inspired by her meeting with whose pokemon seemed rather capable in their short time together. [break][break]

She spread her arms out wide, as if saying come at me. "Impress me."

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NOTES50 MP have your character recall a past thread or event that they have participated in or not (link the thread)[break][100mp][break]


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cowboy
he/him
35
july 27
Driftveil City, Unova
pansexual
deputy
officer
lovin' you
is a dirty job
6'5" height
6'5" height
ya either lock-n-load, or dig yer own grave
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Montgomery James
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 19, 2024 0:03:59 GMT
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[attr="class","monty"]"We'll call you a... special notch. I haven't been able to catch ya yet. You allude me." Special was right.

The risk of the HYPNOSIS was it ability to miss. And as the HISUIAN ZOROARK became an ILLUSION of the MALAMAR, the sleep didn't land. His Pokemon mocked its appearance, nearly identical to the last detail.

"No. I'm gonna bring ya in myself. Or die on my grave."

He waved his hand forward, allowing the copy-cat Pokemon to attack the MALAMAR with a surging SHADOW BALL. A smirk appeared on his lips, a toothy grin.

He wouldn't go down easy. He had to fight for his values, after all. Even if it was against her.


[attr="class","montytag"]
50 MP have your character reflect on why they're fighting/reflect on their loyalties
50 MP have an antagonistic exchange of dialogue between your character and another writer's character or NPC
10 MP per IC post in your Skirmish thread
total: 230
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Ghostfinch

she/her
37
june 8
pansexual
scientist
grunt
monty
my partner; my dream
5'11 height
5'11 height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
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ameena abadi DOLLARS
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ameena abadi
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 19, 2024 16:11:31 GMT
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[nospaces]
[attr="class","ameena"]
[attr="class","body"]


Underneath the stress of lying, there was a twinge of thrill. More than that, performing as an actor against Montgomery to keep up appearances - a delusion he contributed to, too - was fun. "I hope that honor keeps your grave warm," she taunted, playing the part of the confident villain easily. [break][break]

His Zoroark transformed into a visage of Malamar, which Ameena hadn't expected, but which she would brute force her way through. "Tera," she instructed, and Malamar terastallized with dark tera before following through with a night slash, charging forward through the shadow ball to strike the Zoroark. [break][break]

"You could still join the winning team, you know."

TAGS [break]

NOTES – 50 MP have your character reflect on why they're fighting/reflect on their loyalties[break]
50 MP have an antagonistic exchange of dialogue between your character and another writer's character or NPC[break]10 MP terastallize your own pokemon in your thread.[break][230mp][break]


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[newclass=".ameena u"]text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-color:var(--accent);[/newclass]

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[newclass=".ameena h1"]font:16px Roboto;color:var(--accent);font-weight:bold;[/newclass]

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cowboy
he/him
35
july 27
Driftveil City, Unova
pansexual
deputy
officer
lovin' you
is a dirty job
6'5" height
6'5" height
ya either lock-n-load, or dig yer own grave
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Montgomery James
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 19, 2024 22:29:58 GMT
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[attr="class","monty"]He'd have to reconsider his attacks. And perhaps, HISUIAN ZOROARK wasn't the best play here. Give her MALAMAR terastallized, turning pure dark-type, the ghost attack was all for nothing.

However, he decided that if she was going to play hard, he'd play nasty.

"Come back," he ordered his Pokemon. A switch from it to TINKATON was initiated.

The fairy-steel Pokemon's ball contained a radiant energy, the pink surface of the love ball seeming to vibrate with splendor. And she, herself, was filled with love to spare for her opponent.

She radiated in the light, ILLUMINA energy pouring off her as she held her hammer behind her back. The hammer was so large compared to her body, it was MEME-like in its own fashion. With a wink and a SWEET KISS, she aimed to bring the MALAMAR down into confusion before striking.

"I don't have a good reason to," he lied.


[attr="class","montytag"]
10 MP use a starmobile, shadow, illumina or toxic chain pokemon in your thread
50 MP involve the pokeballs of your pokemon in a meaningful way
10 MP per IC post in your skirmish thread
total: 300 MP
bingo: meme
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Ghostfinch

she/her
37
june 8
pansexual
scientist
grunt
monty
my partner; my dream
5'11 height
5'11 height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
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ameena abadi DOLLARS
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ameena abadi
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 19, 2024 22:38:15 GMT
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[attr="class","ameena"]
[attr="class","body"]


That was an interesting response. [break][break]

"Winning isn't enough reason for you?" She took easy strides to the side of the fight, as if circling their pokemon. She got a new perspective as she watched the Tinkaton kiss at her Malamar. The terastallized pokemon struggled to keep its gaze straight as a result. Ameena rolled her eyes. "You can play little games," she insisted, "but the stakes will continue to rise." How much of it was a script? How much of it was a lead-in for Malamar's next move? [break][break]

She chuckled. "Bring the sky down, Mal." Malamar would struggle to see straight, but this technique didn't require it: he used gravity to apply pressure to all of them in the area. She knew how to continue to adjust when the odds were stacked against you. The human body had several pressure points, tactics had several approaches, and their conversation had several twists. But all of it would always come down to a victory for her; she was a bullet shot from a gun, her trajectory decided just like her target, and she would not be deterred. [break][break]

Not until her dreams came true.

TAGS [break]

NOTES – 50 MP showcase your own character's strength(s) meaningfully.[break]
50 MP have your character learn something from the other character.[break][340mp][break]


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[newclass=".ameena u"]text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-color:var(--accent);[/newclass]

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red

cowboy
he/him
35
july 27
Driftveil City, Unova
pansexual
deputy
officer
lovin' you
is a dirty job
6'5" height
6'5" height
ya either lock-n-load, or dig yer own grave
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part of
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Montgomery James
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 21, 2024 2:37:30 GMT
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[attr="class","monty"]Montgomery was quiet. Any answer he would give her sounded like bullshit now. She knew his mind too well, and he almost felt as if she was performing some kind of witchcraft on him.

She put a spell on him. And he was hers. He fell into her hands like putty, moldable and able to change.

This wasn't the first time that she'd made the deputy question his affiliation toward the League. In fact, day by day, he wondered if he should depart from his role, become a vigilante of sorts, and feed from the riches she gave him. Because surely Ameena wouldn't hurt him.

She wouldn't betray him.

Would she?

Montgomery swallowed, mouth dry as he answered as confidently as he could. "Not until justice is served."

Because that's what it was all about. Justice.

GRAVITY weighed down the field, making Montgomery's feet feel heavy as his body was dragged down. He saw TINKATON'S hammer fall lower to the ground, growing heavier for her to hold.

She released, leaping forward with all her might to attack the MALAMAR in a SKITTER SMACK in hopes that the GRAVITY would be alleviated.


[attr="class","montytag"]
50 MP have your character self-doubt or cast doubt on another's confidence/allegiances/beliefs, etc.
50 MP showcase your own character's weakness(es) meaningfully
25 MP include a theme song or visual involving your character meaningfully in your post
10 MP per IC post in your Skirmish thread
total: 435 MP
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Ghostfinch

she/her
37
june 8
pansexual
scientist
grunt
monty
my partner; my dream
5'11 height
5'11 height
i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
awards
938 posts
ameena abadi DOLLARS
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TAG WITH @ameena
ameena abadi
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 24, 2024 18:44:46 GMT
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[attr="class","ameena"]
[attr="class","body"]


She liked when he spoke about justice. A man with conviction was attractive. That said, his moral compass could use a little tweaking for her tastes. If he sought justice, she wanted him to do it more... freely. [break][break]

"Justice is not an end goal but a process," she argued as Malamar struck the impending Tinkaton with a superpower. [break][break]

She wondered if he would really pull away from the police department and fully consider taking things into his own hands. She had the resources to assist him. "Tell me, Deputy," she said as she took a few steps towards him, "who needs justice the most?"

TAGS [break]

NOTES – 50 MP have your character learn to respect another character in some way.[break]
50 MP have your character self-doubt or cast doubt on another's confidence/allegiances/beliefs, etc.[break][450mp][break]


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[newclass=".ameena .pkmn img"]margin:-10px -7px 0px -7px;[/newclass]

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red

cowboy
he/him
35
july 27
Driftveil City, Unova
pansexual
deputy
officer
lovin' you
is a dirty job
6'5" height
6'5" height
ya either lock-n-load, or dig yer own grave
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Montgomery James
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Sept 25, 2024 0:45:08 GMT
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[attr="class","monty"]"Me. I need justice," Montgomery wanted to say. Though, Ameena knew this by now. She knew how he craved justice and redemption. It was more valuable than any EMERALD, ruby, sapphire... diamond. Justice was how Montgomery saw himself obtaining peace.

And still, her words cast a war in his chest. What would do if he betrayed him? What would happen if the green deputy stepped aside and brought about justice in his own way, not in accordance to law?

All because a Rocket woman coerced his mind.

The only lifeline he had to hold onto was his absurd stubbornness. Even though Ameena was excellent at chipping away his guard, she had a long way to go to evict that bull-like demeanor.

"The innocent people. The ones your group is so shamelessly assaultin'. Destroyin' homes. Takin' over a city and puttin' all of the civilians at risk."

His hip cocked. "I'm gonna bring that justice."

TINKATON let out an appalling scream as the SUPERPOWERED attack hit her. She didn't allow it to phase her, though. With weakened defenses, she used the opportunity to swing her hammer...

And attack the MALAMAR, SKITTER SMACKING it until it collapsed.


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50 MP showcase your own character's strength(s) meaningfully
50 MP have your character directly or indirectly spotlight another writer's character's strengths
50 MP include a motif or recurring symbol of some kind in your thread
10 MP per IC post in your Skirmish thread
total: 595 MP
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Ghostfinch

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37
june 8
pansexual
scientist
grunt
monty
my partner; my dream
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love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Oct 1, 2024 19:56:37 GMT
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At his core, he valued people. [break][break]

It was exploitable. The baseline desire to serve and protect people could be served by her side or even fully independent as a vigilante without her resources; he did not need to stay so strongly with the League nor within its legal system to accomplish such a noble goal. As the world complicated his role, he would get pushed out of it naturally. He would inevitably be forced to choose between helping the innocent and pushing a League agenda. [break][break]

Malamar fainted. Slowbro took his place, generating a psychic terrain. A toxic chain hung from its neck. [break][break]

"Innocent people lived in Sootopolis, too. League interference caused the flood that killed and displaced thousands. Or do they not count because they were worthwhile sacrifices to the League agenda?" Her tone is light, too light for the subject matter, but she only wants to provoke a thought exercise. They are allies outside of this battle, and it is only for appearances that they fight. She's too opportunistic to pass up the opportunity to prod his moral defenses, but she won't press so hard as to damage him. Not mentally, at least... she looked forward to dressing his wounds later. For a brief moment, she regretted bringing it up at all.

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50 MP have your character make a regrettable decision or make a sacrifice.[break]
50 MP have your character's Pokemon symbolize or represent in some way, the condition of your character.[break][570mp][break]


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july 27
Driftveil City, Unova
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deputy
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lovin' you
is a dirty job
6'5" height
6'5" height
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love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 2:50:10 GMT
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[attr="class","monty"]While Montgomery knew that Ameena's words were different from their previous exchange (where they had both gone at each other's throats before the war), they still flared doubt and uncertainty in his mind.

What if he made the wrong choice?

What if he couldn't save the people in the end?

What if Rocket was right?

He knew there was corruption in the League. Moral grays lined every single individual in top rank, even in someone like who'd been willing to take him in and give him his craved second chance. He felt crazy.

He felt insane.

Here, in front of the woman he loved (loved?), Montgomery James found himself falling into the bottom of a dark pit with grasping hands, outstretched like a COFAGRIGUS. She was smart and conniving, far more than he.

"I do not take their sacrifice lightly." He couldn't deny it. After all... she was right. So was .

Misty PYSCHIC TERRAIN lined the field. TINKATON became useless in the fight. In attempt to strike before switching out, she FAKED OUT the SLOWBRO, disappearing into her ball...

And out came Pipsqueak, in her glowing glory.


[attr="class","montytag"]
10 MP use a starmobile, shadow, illumina or toxic chain pokemon in your thread
25 MP for knocking out another Pokemon in your skirmish thread
50 MP have your character "hit rock bottom" (their lowest point)
10 MP per IC post in your Skirmish thread
total: 690 MP
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Ghostfinch

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june 8
pansexual
scientist
grunt
monty
my partner; my dream
5'11 height
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i used to dream in the dark of palisades park.
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love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Oct 2, 2024 17:53:51 GMT
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He reminded her of , a young Ranger and science-aligned mentee that fought ferociously and with principle. The redhead had inspired Ameena to reach out more to those outside of Rocket. She wouldn't be so amenable to Montgomery without the earlier success with Gwen that made it all possible to imagine a world with League allies -- ones she fully intended to convert, but still. [break][break]

His pokemon struck with a fake out late into the battle, but it still threw Slowbro off his rhythm. He launched a psychic at the glowing Skarmory, which was good, because Ameena was stunned at the sight of it.[break][break]

She'd killed his original Skarmory. "And who is this?" What was the story? She had nothing but questions. She figured it would be beneficial to back off the civilian angle, something that seemed like a raw wound for him. It suggested... well, that he might be more open to the vigilante concept than she had thought he would be at this stage. She wanted to celebrate such a success, but she didn't believe in celebrating too early. The light of the Skarmory reflected the brightness that Montgomery offered her life, some recurring image to remind her that she wanted the light he offered her in a dark, unforgiving world.


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NOTES – 50 MP include a motif or recurring symbol of some kind in your thread.[break]
50 MP pace your narrative accordingly by featuring a "back and forth" in terms of advantage and raising the stakes until the climax.[break]
50 MP have your character become inspired or consoled by another writer's character (tag them).[break][IDK mp must calc prev post still][break]


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Driftveil City, Unova
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Montgomery James
love in war [skirmish]
POSTED ON Oct 5, 2024 0:23:02 GMT
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[attr="class","monty"]The PSYCHIC struck Pip, damaging the thoughts in her head. But, without hesitation, she terastallized — the color of gray glowed, mixing with the light blue her illumina gave her.

He'd admit, Pip was quite the smart one.

"Pipsqueak. She was raised by SKARMORY," Montgomery said, raising an eyebrow.

There was a furious sound from the bird, her eyes narrowing into a glare as she regarded Ameena and her Pokemon with a look filled with disdain. Metallic claws scraped against the ground.

"Hit me with yer best shot."

With a new, invigored stance, Montgomery stood tall beside his Pokemon.


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10 MP terastallize your own pokemon in your thread
10 MP per IC post in your Skirmish thread
total: 710 MP
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Hogwarts AU
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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
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