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Chat With Chatot [PJ]
POSTED ON Nov 16, 2022 0:46:13 GMT
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The sound of cursing and swearing from a very vulgar Chatot was not an unknown one to the poor Espurr. Josh's own Chatot, Polly, had been a volatile presence back on the old Ranch, and while they were still making their way through customs, the fact remained that the Parrot Pokemon had left... Quite the impression on all that lived there.
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To be honest, it was probably best it was away from the kids until Josh could figure out how to rein in its... Impulsive tendencies.
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So this wasn't anything new at all for Amblin. Everytime the sweary canary would speak out of turn, it would use psychkinesis to give it a little brain jolt to get it to stop. Hopefully that would work in time.
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Who taught these birds these words anyway?
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The Josh Fight Begins [Gym]
POSTED ON Nov 11, 2022 23:36:54 GMT
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The Arcanine would lean into the pet, seeming all too eager for pets. The Arcanine had always liked to stick around the household area instead of going further out into the ranch. Aside from when it went out for runs, anyway. Then it would cross the entire threshold and be back by lunch. The modifications would be made thanks to the frequency coordinates, and Josh watched as the track's UI would appear before his eyes. Of course, he had offered to do the same for the kid's eyepiece if he really wanted to, though he doubted it was necessary considering the kid had his own visor likely outfitted. To his surprise, he had indeed asked to use the HoloVision wear for this race, so Josh did the modifications there as well. The holographic data UI that could be either moved or flicked away by a touch would certainly be more convenient.
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"Once we finish the builds, I'm sure the Rangers will happily source for us to build you a racing visor properly outfitted with the tech. Will be more comfortable that way" Josh spoke up as they both marveled at the display. The kid had programmed a lot of data into those visors, so it was a lot to sort through, but Josh would organize it in a way that was comfortable for him before they got to the race.
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Once they were lined up, Josh would take a breath to settle himself, before finding himself rolling his eyes with a smirk at the Raikou stills. The kid really did like his Raikou, didn't he? Might as well have just called this the Raikou Rider Race. Or would it be a little too on the nose?
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Finding himself surrounded by several of Small Josh's mons including the Arcanine he was riding, Josh had mounted Buddy and steeled himself as the countdown began. His breathing began to change in the midst of the anticipation, not wanting to miss the moment that the word go came up. He stroked Buddy's mane a bit to settle the Arcanine as well. They had performed well together previously in the Pokeathlon, but this was a different matter entirely.
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This was for a Gym Badge.
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Go.
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Buddy shot forwards like a rocket the moment that Josh tapped the Arcanine's shoulder the second time to indicate the word go, timed right at the exact moment he could tell the word Go was coming up. The Ranger's calm, calculated, and methodical approach would quickly pay off as Buddy wouldn't miss a second of the action. But very quickly, Josh felt like gravity itself was working against them. They were quickly going uphill. And by the way Buddy was struggling, Josh could tell there were bumps on the ground.
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"Long strides. Use your leaping ability to your advantage" Josh commanded calmly as Buddy would utilize their size and agility to accommodate for the change in environment. The Arcanine's steps began wider in bounds, at times taking small leaps to bypass obstacles. This sacrificed a bit of speed, but should pay off in the long run. They would lose less time from being battered around by the dips, and pushed back by the hill itself. And Buddy would be less battered by it. A safe option, effective, but it likely wouldn't buy them a lead.
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Buddy: Speed B (3) / Endurance A (4) / Reaction D (1)




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UNEARTHING MYSTERY: ATLANTEAN ARTIFACTS
POSTED ON Nov 11, 2022 23:06:11 GMT
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The idea of preserving something big, possibly even the eggs of a Manaphy, was an adventure that Josh couldn't pass up. While he was preparing to protect Hoenn from a giant meteor, this would potentially be a good chance to train and to test out his tech for the big assignment. They would also be relocating Pokemon from the area, but there would likely be some stragglers that would need to be handled as harmlessly as possible -- a job for a Ranger. So it was as good a reason as any for him to be here.
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With the boat out and headed for their destination, the Ranger had found himself a place on the ship to watch the ongoings. He had brought Pokemon that would best serve the Defense team, however he had brought Azobral in case he needed to back up the excavation team using Psychic.
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Conspicuous by their absence was his Raichu, Lightning. Unfortunately, electricity would not be a good idea out here. So Lightning was guarding the homefront this time, to the Raichu's disdain. Perhaps some time together would soften up on the Electric Mouse.
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Josh had just finished ensuring the communicator had worked before he had adjusted his own custom built eye piece to still fit inside the helmet. He had begun fiddling with the controls in order to get the interface elements in his vision to show on the sides of the helmet, essentially turning the helmet's visor into one big HoloWatch screen.
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Species: Swampert[break]
Nickname: Dunamus[break]
Gender: Male[break]
Ability: Torrent[break]
Equipment: Swampertite[break]
Moveset: Mud Bomb, Muddy Water, Rock Slide, Hammer Arm, Protect, Mimic[break]
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Species: Blastoise[break]
Nickname: Bastilo[break]
Gender: Male[break]
Ability: Torrent[break]
Moveset: Hydro Pump, Skull Bash, Protect, Rain Dance, Flash Cannon, Ice Beam[break]
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Species: Metagross*[break]
Nickname: Azobral[break]
Gender: Genderless[break]
Ability: Light Metal[break]
Equipment: Metagrossite[break]
Moveset: Hammer Arm, Bullet Punch, Magnet Rise, Psychic, Earthquake, Iron Head[break]
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- Tested communicator[break]
- Started fiddling with HoloVision eyepiece so the UI works well with the visor[break]
- Greeted [break]
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ACTIVITY CHECK (OCTOBER '22)
POSTED ON Nov 5, 2022 3:31:39 GMT
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The Josh Fight Begins [Gym]
POSTED ON Oct 27, 2022 3:39:56 GMT
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The leader will see him now? Well, look at that. Getting all formal with the titles now. The Ranger respectfully nodded his head in thanks as he went in. As he got a view of the gym, it was clear that the kid had put a great deal of thought into it. Though of course, he wasn’t surprised that it was comprised of a giant race course. It just… Fit. Of course he would try to incorporate his obsessive hobby into the gym. Why wouldn’t he? It honestly made a ton of sense. He would be forced to put less focus on his racing career as a result of his new duties, a problem that the once full-time Interpol agent, actor and executive all at the same time, knew intimately. But unlike the older Josh, his younger counterpart had found a way to bring the race to his second job instead of having to give it up.
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That catchphrase was a little corny, though.
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But good for him. He was happy to see that he’d found a way to make it work in a way that kept the lad himself happy. Josh had tried the workaholic route instead and it had caused him irreparable issues in the end. Izumi still had a habit of peering at his schedule after all that, making sure the workaholic Ranger wasn’t overdoing it again.
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Rendezvousing with the young Leader whom had several very large Pokemon with him, Josh first had to wonder what he was feeding those things. Second, he seemed pretty quick to call himself Leader Devlin. Settling in quick, wasn’t he?
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“Just don’t let it get to your head” Josh quipped with a small smile at that. As he introduced his Pokemon, he would bring out his own: An Arcanine whom had been transformed by the rifts. Smol Josh also had one, to which he called it… Hisuian? Hmm, where had he heard that name before? “This is Buddy” he introduced the large canine then, whom happily barked in greeting. It would be easy to identify the Arcanine as… Excitable. Luckily it would be easy to tell the two Arcanine apart, given their color differences. Though as Josh glimpsed the track, he couldn’t help the breath that followed. It was a touch intimidating, wasn’t it? But he steeled himself in kind. He could do this, he told himself. Getting those badges would make him better as a Trainer. Better for his Pokemon… Better for his Ranger duties, better for RaiCorp, better for Hoenn… Better for his family’s protection. That was what mattered the most to him. And he would do anything to make it happen.
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Once Smol Josh would outline the instructions, he nodded in understanding before taking out the HoloVision he had attached to his ear. “I’ll need some coordinates for the frequency, but I can do the modifications within a few minutes” he brought up. Ironic, years ago he had barely any tech knowledge. His mother had been the one who was the genius in this. But once the technical side better caught his interest, he found himself passionately diving into it in the years that followed. Now he could arguably give his mother a run for her money. While he had traded his acting career for this, he didn’t regret it. He enjoyed being an entertainer, but he enjoyed seeing the smiles on people’s faces when they saw the HoloWatch all the more.
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UNEARTHING MYSTERY: AA SIGN UPS
POSTED ON Oct 26, 2022 5:05:07 GMT
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Character: Josh Dragomir
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Age: Old
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Pokemon: TBD
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Reason: Ranger shit
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The Josh Fight Begins [Gym]
POSTED ON Oct 13, 2022 22:58:20 GMT
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So, the kid had made it as a fully fledged Gym Leader, had he? Seems that he would have to put his racing career on the backburner after all. Between being a Ranger and now a Gym Leader, he had lots on his plate. Didn't Josh know that? Interpol, RaiCorp, movies, he'd done it all at one point. But his interest in the film industry had waned after the twins were born, so he had instead put his energy towards the things that fulfilled him most.
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Blue Dragon was still a pretty sweet movie, though. Maybe he'd send the kid a DVD for kicks sometime.
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Did... Did kids even use DVDs anymore?
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Regardless, his purpose here was clear. Taking on the Mauville City Gym and earning himself another badge. The chance to continue to grow stronger alongside his Pokemon was not one that he could pass up, when given the time. And he was curious to see just what the kid's Gym Challenge was all about.
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Pokemon: (H) Arcanine. Flamethrower, Roar, Flare Blitz, Agility


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GRIMMSNARL SWARM (WICKED WINDS)
POSTED ON Oct 13, 2022 22:51:21 GMT
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Grimmsnarl. Josh had only heard of the things, not having much knowledge on Galar as a whole. But apparently this creature was a force to be reckoned with, and to think it could come out in numbers? Josh needed to investigate the surge in their activity right away. The Ranger had moved out with all due haste, planning to catch the creatures unawares and try to ward them away if he had to. It seemed though, he wasn't the only one that had heard of these sightings. Many had come to catch them. A familiar sight during these times, though generally they were due to migrations or natural disasters.
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The looming meteor was far from a natural disaster. It was a myers-ian horror that threatened to consume them all. But as for this thing, Josh knew it'd be best to catch one to reduce the numbers, while ensuring they did no harm.
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[M] Why Do Folks Kermit To Poaching, Anyway?
POSTED ON Oct 7, 2022 23:54:18 GMT
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There they were. Ugly bastards, if what he could see of them was any indication. Sure, he couldn't see -many- facial details, but they sure looked ugly from here. Then again, if they were poaching Pokemon? Ugly inside for sure. And probably outside, too. But on the opposite end of the spectrum, up strolled Miss Elinor who Josh was starting to remember from back and forth dunking during the Splashfest. Probably shouldn't mention that part.
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So he smiled and waved as he approached. Seemed she had already arrived ahead of him.
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"I've found them" he spoke quietly to his fellow Ranger. He was more used to the technology, so it wasn't a surprise he was able to adjust the scanner to find exactly what he was looking for more quickly. "It's best we move quickly. We have the advantage in here, as there's nowhere for them to go besides forward. If they get out to the other side of the tunnel, they have far more room to maneuver and we lose our advantage."
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With that, he motioned towards his Raichu.
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"This is Lightning. I was thinking to send him ahead and see if he could disrupt our quarry, slow them down while we catch up. What do you think?"
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Shipwrecked
POSTED ON Oct 2, 2022 22:06:30 GMT
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"Shocking, I know. Contrary to my youthful good looks, I am actually a fair bit older than you" came a touch of cheek from the Ranger. But his focus was on the task at hand. The Lightning Crash Z-Move would scare off their assailants without causing any environmental damage, and that cleared the way for the smaller Josh to make his escape with the civilians. Little Josh also brought up the risks of leaving the vessel there. "Good point. I will have a dispatch take it as soon as we leave the dead zone" the older Ranger agreed in kind.
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With that, they flew off into the sunset. It seemed that their mission was complete. One of many for both parties, it seemed. Of course, there was much to discuss next they met.
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-Mission Complete!-


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QUICK BADGE [MAUVILLE]
POSTED ON Oct 2, 2022 0:35:21 GMT
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Non trad for Josh.

Pokemon: (H) Arcanine. Flamethrower, Roar, Flare Blitz, Agility
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processed shop
POSTED ON Sept 29, 2022 21:37:09 GMT
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Claiming Splashfest Rewards: Here

Gacha Clamperl
Blue Shard
Z-Crystal
Pokeball
Level Tutor
Incense
Ability Capsule
Clamperl
Clamperl
Salac Berry
Form Change
Big Pearl
Move Tutor
Poke Ball
Gachapon Ticket (Withholding on using until I actually claim everything from my current haul)
Move Tutor
Z-Crystal (Withholding on using until I figure out who)
Poke Ball
Incense
Gachapon Ticket (Withholding on using until I actually claim everything from my current haul)
Tm/TR
Poke Ball
Z-Crystal (Withholding on using until I figure out who)
Gachapon Ticket (Withholding on using until I actually claim everything from my current haul)
Move Tutor
Big Pearl
Poke Ball
Crown ✔
Poke Ball
Gachapon Ticket (Withholding on using until I actually claim everything from my current haul)
Big Pearl
Level Tutor
Mega Shard
Pokeball
Pokeball
Level Tutor
Salac Berry
Salac Berry
Clamperl
Fishing: Gyarados
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69. HOENN'S 4TH ANNIVERSARY
POSTED ON Sept 22, 2022 23:02:30 GMT
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Capture Pack for

Gonna cash the gacha and custom mon later when I know wtf I'm doing with them.
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rangers rising
POSTED ON Sept 22, 2022 22:54:43 GMT
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Well, at least his wife was supportive.
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Izumi stood up and did her best to help with providing additional context, perhaps in hopes a pretty face would better the reception and allow for people to actually listen and try the things out. And actually report feedback so they could be their best. Reactions overall were mixed. Some liked them, some didn't care, some acted distasteful over it. After the pie had been thrown however, Josh had to admit that he had expected this. So he wasn't holding his breath that it would be some magical cure-all to the sour mood that had been rampant throughout the room.
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Elinor would ask a question meanwhile. Josh would brighten up at the opportunity to continue to talk about the tech. You had to give him one thing -- he was passionate and proud of his work. “You’re observant, Miss Elinor and I admire that. You are correct, the GPS could provide a potential risk. But as it’s server-side, the only way that happens is if the high-security Ranger servers themselves are compromised, there’s no net encoding that would allow one to get into it through hacking the device. But the tracker can be toggled to only be on when using the glasses, and in the rare emergency that the Ranger servers are compromised, there is an option to disable it entirely" Josh made clear right away, getting the most important part of that out to start. "Now that you’ve brought it up however, that does remind me that I wish to continue working with our superiors on improving security between the server and device" he brought up, then. Preferably starting with looking into a mass shutoff switch for the trackers for if there is ever a need. "Obviously I'm open to ideas and feedback. Whatever gets this at its most efficient and safe to use, I want to pursue it."
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Some of that work on measures, of course, wouldn't all be known to the rank and file to prevent leaks from causing too much damage. It wouldn't surprise Josh if this leaked, and that was fine. Being from the worlds of business, film and military, this was more than the norm to him. Another good question came from Boruta, however. "Aye, I recommend you keep your comms as a backup plan" Josh agreed at that. "I've tested them myself, but obviously my experiences are going to be different from yours. That's precisely why I want to do this test. Any remaining hiccups, I want squashed right away."
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Clearing his throat, he would then do his best to wrap up. "If this works out and we can roll out the final version, I'll be offering custom orders, including for the Ranger versions. If the field test goes well and it fits into the budget, it's been agreed that interested Rangers may be able to procure a set better aligned to their noggins, as well as ones with lenses that can allow those with visual impairments to use them the same as they would their own prescription glasses, so long as we have the correct details to make that work."
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With that, barring any other questions, he would thank them for listening and return to his seat and grab some more food. And drink. He wished there was something strong here, but he doubted that. So he would stress eat his social anxiety away instead. There were more speeches to come, so he wanted to settle in a bit before he tried to process all of this.
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- Thank god for
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- Answered question of
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- Answered question of
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- Bits and pieces of future plans
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- Time to drown his stress in food!