islandshore: (RIKU used MEAN LOOK!)
Riku ([personal profile] islandshore) wrote2010-09-21 09:13 pm

06 - video/action;

[Now where's Riku been amidst all this chaos?

He's been... in various locations over the past few weeks. Between heading out to Union Cave to get Demyx's Onix to getting caught up in the fog, things haven't been particularly dull, much less pleasant for Riku, and it shows. Right now, he's close to the Pokémart in Violet City, sitting with one hand pressed against his head. His Haunter can be seen in the background, hovering around with a shiny new Rotom, but Riku doesn't give them a passing glance.

His mind's too wrapped around his nightmare visions. Seeing his best friends abandon him-- replace him. There's a reason he hasn't touched his Gear in a while. However, he doesn't say a word about it.

Instead, he groans, muttering something under his breath...]


Can't get it out of my head now. It's been months...

[Shaking his head, Riku finally looks down at the Pokégear.]

What's it like, past Azalea Town? I only got to see the forest.

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-09-27 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[The cracking noise is enough for him to let go of Sora. However, by the time Riku turns to look back at the egg...

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He doesn't even have time to react, as a totodile hops out of the shell and clamps down on the top of his head.]

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[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-09-27 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah--! Hey, cut it out!

[tries to pry those mighty jaws off of Riku's poor head-- yeah, that's probably ten times worse than a million noogies.]

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Ack! He winces and groans, but the totodile stays locked onto his head...

At least, until it jumps up and tries to nip at Sora!]

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[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
No, don't--!

[Sora tries to protect his head by covering it with his arms-- at least, until Puddles suddenly comes charging from behind, valiantly putting himself between the Totodile and trainer. Puddles used Tackle!]
Edited 2010-09-28 02:51 (UTC)

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
[The Totodile doesn't even have the chance to retreat, flying into the air upon impact. It crashes right into the outside of the mart, sliding down to the ground.

Its eyes tear up, and it starts bawling, causing Riku to rush over to the little croc.]

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[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
[... oh geez.]

Puddles... that was probably a little too harsh.

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-09-29 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Guh, what to do? He's never had one of his 'mons cry before.

After a bit of hesitation, Riku picks up the 'dile. It's... better than nothing?]

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[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-09-29 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
[they're basically two teenagers who haven't developed any parental instinct just yet. and Puddles.]

[Sora steps closer, bending a little so he's at the Totodile's level. he doesn't know how to stop a baby Pokémon's crying, but he does know how to comfort.]


Hey, it's okay... Puddles is sorry he tackled you. Aren't you, Puddles?

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-09-29 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[The Totodile's still quite teary eyed, but he stops and blinks a few times at Sora, tilting his head.

Riku... still isn't sure what to say.]

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[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-09-29 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
[smiles warmly at the lil' Totodie-- past the giant bone-crushing jaws, he's really kind of cute.]

You probably shouldn't bite people like that though, okay? It hurts, just like getting hit like you did hurt.

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-09-30 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
[The Totodile blinks a few times and then lets out a grunt. At least he looks calmer, though!]

Just save the biting for battles.

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[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-09-30 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
So what're you gonna name him, Riku? Mandibles of Death? Ooh, how about Jaws?

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-09-30 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
[...Mandibles of Death? Really?]

... Think I'll just stick with Jaws.

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[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-09-30 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
[c'mon, you can't say you weren't feeling mandibles of death when they were wrapped around your skull.]

It's a good name! It suits him.

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
For once, I agree.

[He smirks, putting the Totodile back on the ground.]

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[identity profile] newhero.livejournal.com 2010-10-01 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Hey! Mandibles of Death is a perfectly good name, too.

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[identity profile] islandshore.livejournal.com 2010-10-02 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
Nowhere near as threatening, though.