Dick Grayson 002 Ⓡ video

[usedacrobatics]

[The Pokegear snaps on, and Dick, in a nice waiter's shirt, slumps down against a wall and sighs.]

So this is, uh, ridiculously embarrassing.

[His hair's slicked back, too, and he's loosening a little bow tie with his other hand. Tugging at it with a little more force than strictly necessary.]

Exactly, um. Does anyone have any tips for how to... like, not go broke? How do people keep track of money? How do you not run out?

I plead lack of maturity, lack of understanding of the value of a... whatever the unit of currency is here, I don't even know.

And yeah, okay, if you all want a good laugh at my expense, my foster father is a billionaire, both through inheritance and being the CEO of a worldwide corporation. Go ahead, I've heard all the rich kid jokes and I don't really care, I'd just be grateful, in return, for a little--

[There's a voice yelling in the distance, something about not being paid to take breaks; Dick jumps up and shuts off the feed immediately. He does have a work ethic, okay, he was a circus performer until he was nine, but that money was all put in the bank.]

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[the_whitequeen]

I am glad then. [ Not many boys were lucky enough to be adopted into a good family. ]

I am an orphan as well. My father died in a war back home.

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[staystraught]

essentially, there's no loss, then. No wrong answer, I mean, and if I get one, I might be able to breed for the other.

Gotta admit, Technician sounds incredible for actual battling. Like an opening to subvert expectations.

[staystraught]

So this is kind of the perfect adventure for you?

[staystraught]

Seriously worth it. I'm wondering how it could possibly be legal tender if an animal materializes it, but I ultimately don't care. Gift horses and all that.

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[staystraught]

Without a doubt. It's still the most useful time increment I can wrap my head around.

Are there Pokemon in Olivine who enjoy the shock treatment? Still, that's progress.

[He remembers how much he liked beating people up at first... Couldn't stop laughing at them.]

[heartdive]

Uh... Well.

[ rubs his neck with a little laugh. ]

This is the longest I've been anywhere for like what... Two years?

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[captainash]

...I'm pretty sure that one Krabby has made it its life goal to defeat him in a single duel as the sun sets over the beach. You can see the pride in its eyes. Close enough?

[islandshore]

The legal system here's a heaping mess... along with everything else when you really think about it. I mean, they're letting little kids run around with super powered monsters that can spew fire hotter than the sun. That's a little alarming, don't you think?

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[doitrockapella]

Already making the best of whatever hand you're dealt, hm? I'm impressed.

In my experience, Technician is the sort of skill that tends to be the signature of a smart fighter, not just a forceful one. And fighting intelligently does come with its advantages around here; the gym leaders will often agree to modified rules or unorthodox forms of battle if you ask for it during your challenge. That's a good way of maximizing your own chances of victory — particularly if you've trained a team good at working together in innovative ways.

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[staystraught]

I kinda like the low profile, honestly. I live in a huge city back home. This is pleasant.

Boring, but pleasant.

[staystraught]

Not discouraging me. It's called the trainwreck effect.

[unended]

There are a lot of different ways to be independent, I don't think you should take it too hard.

That's really thoughtful and kind of you.

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[for_realsies]

Before forever. You need to be confident if you wanna learn.

Sandwiches and soup, easiest things. There's not a lot of worry about prepping any parts. All about having good ingredients and taste.

[nasa_dreams]

I knew that.

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[babel_hacker]

It must be. I live in a big city back home as well, but each place here got their own appeal. Probably why I haven't pick a place to settle down in yet.

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[usedacrobatics]

Well, introduce the idea to him early or ditch him as soon as possible.

[He smiles apologetically.]

I'm afraid you'll find me a bad student. I might have used up all my move slots with the, uh, dancing and stuff.

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[usedwatergun]

I don't think it will be an actual problem. If I had to guess then maybe a week and a half? We'll have to spend at least three days on the ferry.

[But, eh, wait, what? Have some intelligent blinking.]

... Move slots?

[usedacrobatics]

So you're not spilling becauuuuse?

Don't leave a guy hanging.

[artofthestress]

Oh my! I hadn't thought to stand on a human's other pair of legs!

[ She pauses mid-thought. ] Would you excuse me for a moment? [ She hastily puts the pokegear down, and runs offscreen. There's a minute or two of silence, then a loud THUMP. ]

Well, that's not nearly as easy as it looks. [ She appears back onscreen, rubbing her head. ] I know a certain daredevil pony who might be interested in learning how to do that.

[nasa_dreams]

Because it's stupid. I mean, I had the bright idea to take my team to Mcdonalds.

Well, it was supposed to introduce a guy from a world with out 'em to the glory of the Big Mac.

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[staystraught]

I can't exactly call Mulligan and start over, you know? It just seems the most pragmatic strategy.

Great. I'll challenge them all to a buyout. Whoever spends the most money in least amount of time, wins. Double points for accessorizing with Pokemon.

[usedacrobatics]

[sincerest apologies but he's having the hardest time not cracking up okay? okay. he actually flops flat on his face from the strain.]

It's not exactly something you can just... do one day. I've been practicing since I learned to walk the other way. My parents -- my biological parents, not my foster dad -- were circus acrobats.

You have a Ponyta?

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[doitrockapella]

Be careful what you wish for. Whitney in Goldenrod City, for example, might actually take you up on that bet — and give you a run for your money, besides.

[usedacrobatics]

Aaand instead you spent way too much money?

[He giggles.]

Valuable lesson for me, anyway.

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[usedacrobatics]

Well, by the time I get to her, I'd have to change strategies anyway. I assume the Gym Leaders talk to each other, I saw some at the Prom. You don't think they gossip about challengers?