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Vacation? What's that? (Chie)
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Post by agumaru on May 20, 2018 23:13:59 GMT
Ah, the sunny beachfront, warm, beautiful, overlooking the Binary Archipelago. A perfect spot for vacation. One can soak up the sun, go swimming, build sand castles, have picnics, and more.
A good as any place to get to hard work training, Agumaru supposes. He can practice swimming both in his clumsy rookie form and his expert swimmer Armor evolution. He can run through the sand for endurance training. He can even practice his attacks over the ocean where they won't harm anyone.
But first, he has to stretch.
Agumaru bends down to touch his toes. He stretches to the left, curves to the right, and starts some jumping jacks. Ahh..." he sighs, "I can really feel my muscles stretch."
Agumaru is ready for a workout of momentous proportions. "Loosening up and stretching before any training - but especially some real serious training - is very important," he tells nobody. "And today, this training is going to be super serious. I'm gonna finally Digivolve! Wonder if it will be Greymon or GeoGreymon..."
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Post by Chie Takamoto on May 22, 2018 1:02:35 GMT
Driving alone the beach, Do in the form of a Fladramon was enjoying the sea air as he cruised along. He preferred the nice feel of walking but driving had its merits. Feeling the wind hit his skin as he cruised the beachfront slowly, he took moments to gaze back to Chie at the table, on the furthest seat. She was lying down but kept her seat belt clipped on, her legs bent. The side window was open and air was flowing through the window, but she could still feel the heat get to her. Since Do was moving at a low speed, she got up while undoing her seat belt. Slowly standing up gripping the back for support. "I'm getting a drink, need one?"
Do shook his head as he kept one claw on the steering wheel while the other on the arm rest. "No thanks princess, I'm good." Chie grumbled at the mention of his nickname for her but just went to the fridge and pulled out a bottle of water while gripping the counter for support. However Do saw something in the distance that looked like a pile of bricks, but he soon recognized the shape as a ToyAgumon. He figured the duo could use a rest stop and a training session could help. He interpreted the digimon ahead was trying to train given he was stretching his blocks. "Hey Chie, rest stop ahead?"
Chie knew what was encouraging these thoughts before she could see the ToyAgumon. She rolled her eyes as she walked back to the table. "Alright, what are we training this time." Do sighed as he knew she knew the main reason he wanted to stop sometimes. However he went along with this whole rut of a routine. "A ToyAgumon, an Agumon variant. Whatever you do, do not mention they're made of lego bricks before they do."
Chie raised an eyebrow and ducked down off to the side to see out the front window to see the lego digimon. After all she's seen, she didn't bother questioning it as she leaned back up. Do soon pulled up behind the digimon catching the last bit of his speech. He devolved in the driver seat as he shifted into park while Chie walked to the back door and pressed the button to expand the room in case she returned early. Do opened the driver seat and locked the door before jumping out and closing while Chie came out the side door.
"So, you wanna Digivolve? Need a sparring partner to get things going?" The DORUmon called out the the ToyAgumon. Chie meanwhile came around, not surprised that Do lost all manners again when he devolved. Sighing, she approached the scene as she introduced the duo properly. "Hello there, excuse my digimon, he's always rowdy after a car ride. I'm Chie and he is Do."
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Post by agumaru on May 22, 2018 16:42:03 GMT
Agumaru should have expected company, considering how nice of a day and how nice of a beach this is. He was especially not expecting a vehicle - despite knowing those are things, he has seen very few. He jumps and turns mid air, landing to face it. "Wah! You startled me!"
Agumaru's nerves were calmed once the vehicle opens and a Digimon pops out. He seems friendly enough, but then reveals himself to be a mind-reader. "H-how did you know I was looking to Digivolve," he asks incredulously. "I was just thinking about it!" Thinking aloud, that is.
"I was just about to start some heavy training to Digivolve, but..." Agumaru takes a deep breath, just to sigh with disappointment. "I have no idea where to begin. I'd be delighted if you could help. The name's Agumaru, nice to meet you, Chie and Do!" He extends a claw in partnership and potential friendship.
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Post by Chie Takamoto on May 24, 2018 4:25:02 GMT
Chie held her breath on the matter of the lego digimon's intelligence, but she let it slide as she focused herself on the topic of how they found out his intent. "You were speaking allowed, as you can see our RV is a hovercraft. We arrived moments ago. Literally the most sound we made is the doors and Do shifting gear into break."
Chie pulled on her chain, pulling the digivice out of her blouse before she undid the clip and slid the digivice burst off the chain. She faced the air port to the RV and pressed a button, the vehicle proceeded to dedigitize as it broke apart into pure coding absorbed into the airport. At this time, Chie figured Do might need her help. Do on the other hand walked forward to put a bit of distance between him and Chie so he didn't hit her by accident after he shook Agumaru's lego claw. "Alright, let's start with a demonstration. Digivolving, be it solo or alone has one thing in common, emotional state is connected."
Chie lifted her hand while she held out her digivice, the air port facing Do as she and Do got on the same page. The screen lit up as lines of code ran across it. "Emotions can make, break, or make and break your evolution. You need to be on a clear page and have focus as to not fall into darkness."
Do dragged his right paw through the dirt preparing himself for what was to come. He made sure to focus on the digimon he was helping but he could feel the adrenaline course through his very being but never let it stop him from missing a beat. \"For standard digivolution, you got several methods as they are more complicated for the first while after Rookie. First is long and deep meditation and self reflection, you don't seem to want that. The second is to push your limits without letting the resistance push you down. Lastly, the third and least reliable and sucessful is digivolving out of your last resort instincts. This is unreliable and could easily backfire in many ways. However after you been on the ropes as long as I have, you learn to remember that experience!"
Do looked to Chie as he noted she was ready, he nodded as they both prepared the demonstration. She slammed her hand down on the top button and the screen lit white before Do's body glowed white. His body grew larger as his wings expanded into functional wings while his claws grew. While still in mid transformation, Do beat his wings down while he jumped to get a head start on flying as he flew forward and started to do a circle. the light faded and the dark fur of a DORUgamon shown as his transformation was complete. He ended with flying in place as he looked down on Agumaru.
"Don't rush it, let's try the second method described, come at me. Hopefully I can push you without making you go last resort."
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Post by agumaru on May 24, 2018 4:57:15 GMT
Agumaru facepalms with a frustrated yet still cheerful expression. "Thinking aloud again eh? I do that a lot it seems. I just can't contain my energy or my thoughts very well and don't even notice it!" It was a slight embarrassment, but nothing that seemed to mortify him. "Thanks for taking interest though!"
The lessons have begun. Both Chie and Do made it clear to Agumaru that emotions were key. He had a lot of emotions that he thinks would be beneficial, so that's good. Focus is also involved - something he sometimes seems to lack, but at least right now, he was laser focused. He listens intently, taking in all of the duo's words.
There were three methods Agumaru could use, he learns. Meditation and self-reflection? He frowns slightly. Those were harder for him than Digivolving, and he hasn't even Digivolved before. He has tried on a few occasions, but his mind is just too hyperactive. This was a hard pass.
Method two was much more his speed. Pushing himself past his limits was something he was good at! He begins to smile, but it was a fleeting grin. He has pushed himself beyond even where others told him to stop, and he hasn't Digivolved yet. Perhaps it was all about intent, however. This method was a good candidate for him.
Method three was also something he could do. He has put himself in dangerous situations before in order to get stronger. Perhaps if he didn't get that Digimental when he was fighting the Gesomon on its home turf, he would have Digivolved naturally? But this is different. He would not be in any danger during this.
Method two it is.
While all of this is going on, Agumaru gets to see the fruits of his future labors reflected in DORUmon - now DORUgamon. "Wow... I don't know why but... that's even more impressive than a lot of Digivolutions I've seen. It speaks to me. Perhaps because I might be able to do it soon?"
Agumaru did not have time to be starry-eyed - it was time for the training to begin. The gap between Rookie and Champion caused him to hesitate, thinking about calling on his Digimental - but that would be against the point. He's not here to win or even tie. He taps the side of his head, then glares at DORUgamon. "I'm ready! Toy Flame Pepper Breath!" He launches a plastic missile from his mouth, hoping to get a solid exploding hit on DORUgamon.
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Toy Flame on cooldown - 2 turns remaining
Toy Flame - a flame-shaped missile that he calls "Pepper Breath"
. 2-turn cooldown
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Post by Chie Takamoto on May 27, 2018 16:15:00 GMT
Chie watched as Do took flight majestically, not missing a beat to show off what the true beauty of digivolution was, however for a split second she saw a different digimon, Death-X-Dorugamon. Do took notice of that fleck of fear in his partners eyes while Agumaru was still in awe. Do decided it was best for Chie to see the carefree hero for a while as he responded to Agumaru. "Well, I'm an old digimon, I've been around the block and been through so many digivolutions, Chie here is my second partner, I've learned to not waste a moment."
Do waited to see what the toy digimon would come up with for a first move. Since Do digivolved, he felt it would be too much to have the first move. However what he called "Pepper breath" Do knew wasn't, he had seen Agumon use the move before, but it was pure fire, no physical object. Do timed his response instinctively as he stopped beating his wings while they condensed into metal "Metal wing!". As the plastic missile approached, Do reached his right wings to the tip as he gently altered it's course while he beat his other wing back and the rest of his body to turn around as he did a back flip, turning the course of the plastic missile on a course towards Agumaru as he returned the projectile to sender.
"Good shot, but I think you'll like it back."
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Post by agumaru on May 27, 2018 16:44:12 GMT
For a moment, Agumaru is stunned with awe as he watches Do's Digivolution flight. "Wow... incredible! You're amazing! How many digivolutions do you have? What - wait, second partner?" Something about that seems odd. "Aren't partners partners forever? I didn't know you could have a second partner."
It looks as if Agumaru's 'pepper breath' was going to strike true. He begins to mentally celebrate a good opening attack, when his confidence does a 180° turn - as does his attack. "What the-" he stammers, but cannot finish that thought before his own missile strikes him and explodes. He skids back, flailing his arms to keep balance. "Owowowouch! Nice move! But how about this!"
Agumaru inhales deeply, holding his breath before releasing it in a powerful - nothing. Just a puff of air, no attack. Needless to say, it wasn't exactly a heavy hitting move. He follows that up by jumping as high as he can, and trying to deliver a slashing attack - also ineffective, as even with the jump training he has been doing, that would not be enough to hit a flying target.
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Toy Flame on cooldown - 1 turn remaining
Holding your breath for a bit then releasing it on cooldown - negative five-eights turns remaining
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Post by Chie Takamoto on Jun 1, 2018 6:26:59 GMT
Do kept his focused eyes on the ToyAgumon, wondering what he would try next after his own attack came crashing back at him. He was expecting something threatening but seeing the digmon almost made him laugh until he remembered why he was here. He could digivolve at any moment so to not take him seriously could result in a much deserved blind sided counter.
He watched as he saw the incoming attack but in response Do figured better to give him a taste of what he was up against. Quickly, Do spat on his bottom claws which quickly turned to metal as Agumaru came towards him. Once again Do did a back flip turn mid air as he used his bottom claws to counter strike Agumaru's swipe "Advanced Metal swipe!" and should the hit connect to Agumaru's claws, it would flip him back.
Chie folded her arms and sighed, she could tell what Do was doing and what he was expecting of her at this point. "Hon, you missed your commentary. Agumaru, what Do is doing is showing you that control is key. Look at how Do is countering instead of letting his clear power advantage rip you to pieces. Self restraint is key and the amount of power a champion and above expends for certain abilities is insane." Do rolled his eyes as he couldn't disagree with her. Chie however finally let her words catch up with her as she realized her opening words, hoping that Agumaru would not comment, she let the two go on.
Abilities used
Advanced metal swipe: DORUgamon spits on the claws on his legs, which turn to metal for the attack as Do swipes.
Cooldown
Metal wing: 1/2
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Post by agumaru on Jun 1, 2018 17:06:44 GMT
How could Agumaru's mighty 'breathing out really hard' attack fail? It was inconceivable! It was unpossible!
Okay, he was expecting that. He was hoping it would cause Do to falsely guard or dodge before realizing there was no attack and mess up his timing, but Agumaru wasn't holding his breath. He guesses he'll just have to attack normally.
This was a mistake.
Agumaru's unnamed basic claw attack was easily countered by Do's Advanced Metal Claw, knocking him down and sending him tumbling. He quickly controls his tumble to land on his feet and slide backwards. "I'm not done yet," he yells - as an egg-shaped glow appears in his center. He quickly shakes his head, going "no no no," forcing the glow to vanish. "Phew. Almost cheated there, sorry. I'm looking for ACTUAL Digivolution, not Armor."
Chie then talks about control and how much energy Champion level attacks use. "Ha! Rip me to pieces? I doubt that!" He taps himself, making a plastic-y noise. "I'm... how's that expression go? Hard as nails? However it goes, bring it on!" He fires a lazy Toy Flame Pepper Breath at Do once more, this time expecting a counter.
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Toy Flame on cooldown - 2 turns remaining
Toy Flame - a flame-shaped missile that he calls "Pepper Breath". 2-turn cooldown.
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