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MISSION 008 [VIDEO/ACTION FOR JUST OUTSIDE GOLDENROD CITY]
[The feed opens to the sight of a rather frazzled-looking Alex Louis Armstrong, who is in the middle of placing his Gear down on a flat surface. He’s shirtless, squatting down in front of the camera with a bemused expression on his face.]
Greetings, my friends! I was wondering if any of you had advice for dealing with a Pokemon who doesn’t really-
[Suddenly, Armstrong rises quickly, twists, and opens his arms, just in time to take a rather furious charge from a rather furious Mamoswine. Digging his feet into the earth, Armstrong fights to keep the Pokemon from trampling him, managing to stay standing and refusing to budge. Grunting and growling, the two struggle for a minute before the beast backs off, galloping away to prepare for another attempt.
Wiping sweat from his brow, Armstrong places his hands on his hips and turns back to the camera, exasperated.]
-doesn’t...really seem to like you all that much. I raised my dear Seldi from an egg, but she’s never taken to me.
[In the background, Seldi is scraping a foot against the ground, kicking up a small cloud of dust as she prepares to charge once more. Armstrong’s frown deepens; he doesn’t appear scared, just frustrated.]
I must admit that I am at a loss at what to do. Nothing seems to help! So, if any of you have been in this situation before and have any advice, it would be most appreciated-!!!
[The next charge is far faster than the last and far more aggressive, the Mamoswine roaring angrily as she pounds towards her trainer, who grimaces and prepares to intercept her, fists flexing. Again, she slams her tusks into him, but even with all her force he manages to stop her cold, dirt piling up around his boots as he forcefully digs his feet into the ground, sweat pouring down his back as he fights to stay up, teeth clenched and (exceptionally beautiful) muscles straining.
For a moment it looks like she might have overwhelmed him, as Armstrong drops to one knee, but it’s all part of his plan; suddenly unbalanced by the lack of force from one side, Seldi stumbles, allowing her trainer to hurl her sideways onto the ground. Once she’s down, he collapses onto hands and knees for a moment, panting, before straightening up and returning his eyes to the camera.]
Thank you very much for listening.
Greetings, my friends! I was wondering if any of you had advice for dealing with a Pokemon who doesn’t really-
[Suddenly, Armstrong rises quickly, twists, and opens his arms, just in time to take a rather furious charge from a rather furious Mamoswine. Digging his feet into the earth, Armstrong fights to keep the Pokemon from trampling him, managing to stay standing and refusing to budge. Grunting and growling, the two struggle for a minute before the beast backs off, galloping away to prepare for another attempt.
Wiping sweat from his brow, Armstrong places his hands on his hips and turns back to the camera, exasperated.]
-doesn’t...really seem to like you all that much. I raised my dear Seldi from an egg, but she’s never taken to me.
[In the background, Seldi is scraping a foot against the ground, kicking up a small cloud of dust as she prepares to charge once more. Armstrong’s frown deepens; he doesn’t appear scared, just frustrated.]
I must admit that I am at a loss at what to do. Nothing seems to help! So, if any of you have been in this situation before and have any advice, it would be most appreciated-!!!
[The next charge is far faster than the last and far more aggressive, the Mamoswine roaring angrily as she pounds towards her trainer, who grimaces and prepares to intercept her, fists flexing. Again, she slams her tusks into him, but even with all her force he manages to stop her cold, dirt piling up around his boots as he forcefully digs his feet into the ground, sweat pouring down his back as he fights to stay up, teeth clenched and (exceptionally beautiful) muscles straining.
For a moment it looks like she might have overwhelmed him, as Armstrong drops to one knee, but it’s all part of his plan; suddenly unbalanced by the lack of force from one side, Seldi stumbles, allowing her trainer to hurl her sideways onto the ground. Once she’s down, he collapses onto hands and knees for a moment, panting, before straightening up and returning his eyes to the camera.]
Thank you very much for listening.
[video]
I'm not exactly experienced with Pokemon, but when you end up sparring with her, the cause can possibly be read in her movements! There's a soul in every fighting fist- [She balls both of her palms into fists and firmly butts them together.] -that other fighters can connect to and gain a mutual understanding of each other, and why they fight.
[But then again, Allenby's solution to everything is fight fight fight.]
[video]
Oho! I sense that you also have the noble soul of a fighter, my dear!
[...just let him flex for a sec]
Did you happen to read anything in Seldi's movements as we were grappling?
[video]
[Welp she's already fired up with this pep talk, raising her fists to head-level as she speaks.]
[video]
[Through....trying to trample him, but details...
Whatever, time for more flexing]
Regardless, these beautiful muscles will not falter in the face of such brutality!! Should Seldi mean to continue until she becomes the victor, I can say with confidence that she will be greatly disappointed!
This fighting spirit has been passed down the Armstrong line for generations, after all!!
[video]