Eleventh Spell: Live on TV [video].

[behindblueskin]

Remembering that he'd said that he would film his gym battle against Bugsy, Keldor fiddles with his pokegear to make sure that it'll catch everything while being out of harm's way once the action starts.

"Oh, are we live?" Bugsy asks with a grin once he sees the pokegear. This will not be the only time he's been filmed about to battle a trainer for his badge, and is acting accordingly. "Well then. I'll make sure to give the audience something they'll all enjoy."

Keldor doesn't say anything; he just has his "battle face" on [it might be better described as "eager soldier face"].

"Right. Well, go Pinsir!"

A familiar popping sound, and the grabby grub jumps out, ready to go.

"Fushimi! Go!"

Out pops Keldor's new Fuecoco, looking determined to do her best.

"Ah. I see you've done your homework, too! Very good!"

And so, with that, the battle begins.



Keldor will be available to chat [video/voice/text] once the battle's over and he's been given the Hive Badge.

Comments

[lightningbearer]

Well. That's certainly an idea. More effort than Geddoe would go to, but to each his own, right?

"Something more than congratulations and some treats, huh?" Or... whatever it is most people do.

[behindblueskin]

"I supply them such readily enough. But a gym battle is not often done."

Only so many gyms in a region.

"For that, they deserve something special."

Really likes combat. Really likes winning. But also a good guy to have as a trainer.

Keldor is pure leadership material. 🏅

[lightningbearer]

Ah, yes, leaders. So many different kinds! Geddoe would arguably be a great one, except that he absolutely chafes at the idea of being put front and center in charge of things. He'd much rather someone else handle all that nonsense.

"Hopefully they'll like what you come up with then."

Geddoe is also not the type to be really overt in his praise. But it kinda works out, because if you know him well enough, you'll know if he does give a compliment, he really means it.

[behindblueskin]

Keldor might feel the same way were it not for the fact that he feels duty-bound to take on such a role. Not just because it's the role he was born for. Not just because it's his birthright. But because he's seen what life is really like for anyone who's not human.

Someone has to do something about it. Someone who understands. It might as well be him.

"I shall do my best to ensure that it is as satisfactory as possible."

[lightningbearer]

So long as doing something doesn't make the problem worse. One reason Geddoe doesn't take a more active role in similar matters in his own world is awareness that they're rarely ever simple or easy to fix.

"Have fun."

This is, unfortunately, a topic largely outside Geddoe's expertise, so he doesn't have any real advice to give on it.

[behindblueskin]

This is a valid concern, and the answer to that depends on whether Keldor is allowed to live up to his potential, or if tragedy strikes before then.

And, given how not nice canon is to Keldor, anyone familiar with it already knows what the answer to that is.

"I shall. I intend fully to enjoy myself."

[lightningbearer]

There's probably a whole philosophical debate to be had here, really. Good thing Geddoe's not interested in exploring it beyond maybe giving advice if asked.

"Well, don't let me keep you, then."

Go do... whatever it is you've got cooked up for the Pokémon, rather than chatting with a grouchy old man.

[behindblueskin]

At any rate, it's probably the sort of thing best saved for another day, if one of them comes along.

There's a chuckle on Keldor's end. He's starting to learn how to read Geddoe a little better.

"I shall not delay you either."

[lightningbearer]

Someday if both of them actually feel about talking about heavier topics than Pokémon training, perhaps.

In any case, Geddoe only gives a grunt in response before promptly ending the feed. He's been in a bit of a Mood lately, and knows it; no need to let that rain on someone else's parade.