Video 3: Someone's Got a New Toy

[justanexpression]

[When the feed turns on, it's immediately obvious that Jack is excited about something. He's practically bouncing, and if he had his powers, he'd definitely be in the air by now. Instead, he has to settle for grinning at the feed.]

Okay. This? This is the best thing ever!

[He turns the gear around to find Phil the Seel looking surprisingly smug for a Seel.]

Okay, Phil. Let's go. Show 'em your new trick.

[Even off-camera, the excitement in Jack's voice is obvious. And contagious, from the sound Phil makes as he shifts to face a large tree that has apparently been used for target practice this morning. As he concentrates, a block of ice starts to form just in front of his horn before he launches it at the tree where it shatters spectacularly. Somebody is learning Ice Shard, apparently.

Jack comes back in the shot with a whoop. You can almost see the gears turning as Jack thinks of all the things he can do with Phil's new talents.]

How awesome is that? He'll be making snowballs in no time.



((OOC: In case you're lame clueless unused to Pokemon like I am, Phil's Ice Shard is similar to the Mamoswine's here. Less powerful, obviously, but he's still learning.))

Comments

[video]

[paladinlost]

If you aim to create snowballs, you could also try Powder Snow. Many Ice-types learn it relatively early.

[video]

[justanexpression]

Powder Snow. [That sounds promising. He looks and Phil and Phil looks back, and they both seem to shrug at the same time before Jack turns back to the gear.] We're both still pretty new at this, so thanks.

It's just still pretty weird being stuck here without powers. If Phil's got some of 'em covered, it's not so bad. You know?

[video]

[paladinlost]

You're welcome. I do indeed; my powers were never particularly strong, but I must admit that it was a relief when a few of my Pokémon started to learn healing abilities. Potions are helpful, but do not always suffice in a pinch.

[video]

[justanexpression]

Really? Some of them can heal people, too? Most of mine just get into trouble, not out of it.

[And then there's Dingle, but he doesn't ever really count.]

[video]

[paladinlost]

It's a surprisingly rare talent, and most healing abilities can only work on their user. Still, the capacity to get both in and out of trouble by themselves makes them worth it.

[video]

[justanexpression]

I guess it would be. [When they were just training and able to get to a Center, it wasn't ever bad, but sometimes out fighting wild pokemon...]

I'm Jack, by the way. I don't think we've met yet, have we?

[video]

[paladinlost]

I don't believe we have.

[Not this time, and he doesn't remeber him from any sort of previous stay, so...]

My name is Cecil. Cecil Harvey. It's a pleasure to meet you, Jack.

[video]

[justanexpression]

[The idea of other possible hims running around would be weird if he knew about it, so it's for the best he doesn't.]

You, too. Thanks again for the idea. Maybe I can figure out a way to combine them or something.

[video]

[paladinlost]

That would work best if two different Pokémon were using them, I believe. It'd certainly give you a wider window for the timing.

[video]

[justanexpression]

Yeah? [But all he really has right now is Phil. At least, that could use ice moves. Sad.]

I think I need some more of these guys.

[video]

[paladinlost]

You'll find or buy plenty over time. Obtaining more team members becomes more convenient with every year.