victory_road | Entries tagged with athena (borderlands)

[ When the feed turns on, there's Nisha, staring into the camera. She taps the top of the thing--it's definitely picked up by the audio--before she leans back a little.

The Salandit that's made itself at home across her shoulders gives a little croon, and Nisha scratches it under the chin like it's a dog. ]

Can't believe this crap is so outdated, but good to see some things never change. [ She looks incredibly relaxed, considering. ] Anyway, guess a greeting's in order, since I don't know how the hell long it's been since I was here last.

Nisha Kadam, pleasure's all yours. I've got a proposition for everyone here. When I get my team all trained up? Come and find me.

I'll gladly battle anyone who wants a challenge. And Vault Hunters, if you're out there ruining things all over again? You're all at the top of my list.

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2hellwiththe1stlaw

[As the video feed clicks on it's a familiar background for anyone who's been on Route 29. The girl who appears grinning into the feed is a red haired teen with goggles firmly in place and just a touch of madness in those bright green eyes.]

Helloooo there humans and monsters and all in between!

It is I, Gaige the MIGHTY MECHROMANCER! And I am now en route for...wherever isn't New Barf Town.

[She casts a glance over her shoulder as if to make sure she's not being followed.]

Seriously if they didn't want me to go through their trash and mailboxes and stuff they shouldn't have left stuff in them! It's just common knowledge isn't it? I mean you can't just drop a girl into a new world without any weapons and expect her not to try and improvise!

[Which in her case meant trying and failing to loot New Bark Town for guns. Guns they obviously did not have.]

Anyway sooooo let's get to know each other. As I said I am a Mechromancer which is a godlike combination of scientific genius and badass warrior woman.

[Here her voice turns back to irritated and a little whiny]

And since WHATEVER brought me here decided to separate me from two of my greatest inventions...feh...whatever. I'll just have to start from scratch again.

[Back to cheerful.]

My favorite things are robots, cupcakes, and bringing down corruption through ANARCHY!!!

Who all's out there? You got work for me? A mission? A quest? I'm your girl!

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indigo_events

Who: Everyone attending the Azalea festival!

Where: Azalea town and surrounding woods

When: June 21st

Summary: Celebi's come out, so it's time to throw a party in its honor!

Log:

( Keep a sharp eye out! )

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paladinlost

...You know, I cannot quite recall who first completed the Johto Gym challenge. Remembering Kanto's is easy, but Johto's... It's completely slipped away from my memory.

[Today, brodcasting from an unrecognizable building, Cecil looks a touch delighted, a dash nostalgic... but their a strong undercurrent of pride in there.]

Back then, during the first year of our presence in this world, there was a rumor. Defeat the Elite Four, and the path home will be revealed. Many believed it, and put all their efforts in earning all eight badges, hoping to be recognized as worthy challengers. Those efforts continued and doubled, along with the number of badges we could win. Of course, they were in vain, as we were only recognized as serious contenders a year ago and only three among us have prevailed since. Most of those hopeful trainers are long gone now, without ever reaching the goal they strived for.

[There's a point to this beyond the sneaky announcement, and he's getting there. Promise.]

So. Whoever you were, wherever you are, know this: the Elite Four have no way home to reveal, no explanation to share, and whoever invented that rumor had far too much imagination to share. My apologies for the wasted time and the dashed hopes.

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fuelthefire

[The video starts off with one supremely zoomed-in eye - Krieg's eye, surrounded as usual by the eyehole of his mask. Once the device is going he pulls back to a slightly less uncomfortable distance (for the viewer, anyway, let's be real here), and announces:]

MnahahAHAHA! THERE'S NO FENCE ON THIS FENCE!

[That is one proud Psycho. He flips the 'Gear so that it no longer displays his mask-covered face (you're welcome), but instead one (1) Electrode, looking like a very smug asshole, and one (1) enormous - well. That has to be a Muk, no Grimer is that big. One Muk, looking very pleased, and...just a tiny bit demure? Well, it sure is nice to know at least one of Krieg's Pokemon has some modesty.]

The Spark Ball and the Slag Stack owned the birds!

[Spark Ball lights up briefly with a crackle of smug static, while Slag Stack seems to gather itself up as if to sit (or stand?) a bit straighter, and wave one oozing limb at the camera. They are the champions, yes, it is true!]

The bug gym is next!

[Only Krieg could make a harmless announcement sound like a threat.

...But, let's be real, here; now that the Vault Crew is taking on the Gym Challenge, the bug gym's days are numbered.]

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schachmeister

Hello. If it is not too much of a bother, I was wondering if someone might be able to answer a question I have.

[There is a short flash of the top of a blue dome on the bottom of the video feed before it disappears out of view again.]

Recently I hatched a pokemon that turned out to be a shiny. [Like three hours ago.] I know what this means in terms of visual difference, but does it affect anything else? Should I be on the look-out for any potential health problems like with albinism or are there no concerns there? And--

Well, I suppose what I really would like to ask is... does this sort of thing affect a pokemon's personality in any way? It's just-- The pokemon I hatched... it doesn't act at all like any others of its type I've met. So I couldn't help but wonder... could this be due to it being a shiny?

[Help him, Network. Is his ball weird because it is weird or is it weird because it is shiny?]

Thank you for your time.

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brokencode

Who: Angel the Siren

Where: Violet City, plus a few interludes back in Ecruteak and Cherrygrove for private plots

When: Beginning of May, mostly

Summary: Angel explores a new town, and prepares to watch her friends fight a gym. Open and closed prompts under the cut.

Rating: A for a touch of Angst

( Read more... )

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schachmeister

Who: AoT cast, Borderlands cast, sad cat uncle, whoever else travelled in, lots of random pokemon, and hell, you, if you got any reason for stumbling on this birthday extravaganza.
Where: Sevii Island beach
When: Pre-dated a little to the Fifth of April.
Summary: There is no surprise birthday party more surprising than the one that happens two days before the guy's actual birthday.
Rating: G for Great presents.
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( Fun fact: Jean shares a birthday with Meg Ryan. Another fun fact: who the fuck is Meg Ryan. )

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brokencode

Action: Outside the Inn

[As had become the norm, Angel had settled herself outside, seated on a bench while her Pokemon ran about. Today, Floette was facing off against Mari, while Bailey squared off with Skagbait. Each of them exchanged blows, though not particularly aggressively. Occasionally, Adorababy, who watched the fighting pairs, would reach out, adjusting the Floette's positioning. Skagbait, on the other hand, would nudge Bailey into a better stance. As far as she was concerned, it seemed that, despite Angel's own cluelessness, her Pokemon were picking up on the complexities of battle.]

[Settled behind her was her Furret, wrapped around the girl and resting his head on her lap. She scritched at the top of his head every now and again, which he responded with a loud dook or three. All in all, she was firmly enjoying her chilly afternoons. Especially if, depending on the day, she'll have ice cream in hand.]

Video/Action, Route 38

[While Angel might have called herself weak, her Pokemon thought otherwise. As she stood in the woods, with Mari facing off against a lone Hoothoot, there was an unmistakable air of confidence about her. She issued commands calmly and quickly, and while it helped that Mari was drastically over-levelled for the area, Angel's relaxed nature was certainly helping.]

[Once the Hoothoot had been dispatched, Angel turned around, then huffed at Pokemon filming her. The Pokemon let out something like a laugh, dancing backward as the girl swiped at her. It didn't take long for either of them to collapse into the ground, sounds of mirth erupting from the two of them.]

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kissmyaspis

Now that's more like it. What a fearsome beast you've become.

[Athena isn't normally one to show off her Pokemon like this, so this video is probably a bit of a surprise. She's warmed up a lot to the creatures, absolutely, and she's gotten pretty deep into the training and battling thing. But she's never felt the need to take to the network just to do something simple like this.

Until now.

Towering over the short gladiator is her newly-evolved Haxorus. It's trying to press its head into Athena's palm, and boy is she glad she's wearing leather gloves that are thick enough to protect against those bladed tusks of hers. It's a little odd to watch, because Athena isn't a very affectionate person - hell, some people might think she's not even capable of affection - so seeing her petting the bladed dragon like one would a regular dog or cat might be a little... new.[

However, it's a bit suspicious that you're sporting these colors now.

[Being a shiny, Typhon's usual color hue is now a rusty black and red. For those who know Athena, the colors of Atlas being worn proudly by one of her pokemon is pretty ironic. And... god, she kind of hates it, but Typhon has been a good companion to her, so she can deal with it. It's good for intimidation, at least.

She gives one more firm pat to the dragon's snout before she finally turns to the camera, reaching out to take it from Hermes the Hawlucha that had been holding it. She looks... a bit less surly than usual, which is a world of difference from the last two times she took to the network on her own.]

Those eggs that appeared out of nowhere some time ago... has it been common, for the pokemon inside to match their trainers on some level?

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fuelthefire

[Today's video is focused on a Blaziken - the tall bird is reclining peacefully on the ground not too far from what seems to be a road, head propped on one hand-like claw, and very patiently tolerating a small yellow Charmander using it as a living climbing structure.

The Blaziken only moves when the Charmander starts to wobble, reaching out to steady it with its free claw.

The touching scene is sadly interrupted when the guy behind the camera speaks up, his voice a grumbling yet concerned growl:]

Torch dragons are orange. Is this one sick?

[ooc: Extremely backdated to November 1st thanks to Life, the Universe, and Everything. :')]

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thedifferencebetween

Who: Handsome Jack, Angel, Athena, Janey Springs
Where: Ecruteak
When: October 3rd
Summary: An uncomfortable reunion.
Rating: PG-13 for language, potential mentions of child abuse.

( You Don't Understand... )

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kissmyaspis

Who: Athena (

kissmyaspis), Angel (

brokencode), and Janey Springs (

zoomied)
Where: Cherrygrove City
When: 9/8
Summary: Athena offered Angel protection against Jack. Angel needed to think about it. Time to see if she's gunna take Athena up on the offer.
Rating: G??? Might be bumped up for mentions of child abuse bc hahahaha Angel's past

( suck it jack )

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zoomied

[ In terms of what Janey's used to, this is the weirdest place she's ever ended up in. There are no skags or bullymongs to rip her face off; instead, there's this... little... thing. With fire on its back. Janey isn't sure how to approach it, because it is on fire, but the poor thing seems so dour that... it softens her heart a little. A lot. Ugh, it's cute, okay? ]

Guess you're not too bad, little guy. [ Aw, look at the way its face lights up! ... She guesses? It's hard to tell.

Janey turns her attention to the 'gear provided to her, and she turns it on. ]

Eh, it's not as advanced as the stuff I'm used to... [ She'll make due, though. ] Heya, everyone! Janey Springs here, junker extraordinaire and ultra talented children's book writer. If you need anything all fixed up or whatnot, or even a nice story to tell your little friends, I'm your gal! Just hit me up over these devices and we'll talk prices, yeah?

Great to be here! Would be better if Athena were here...

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fuelthefire

[The video feed starts off with an eye.

Just one, surrounded by what looks like a mask. After a moment, the eye pulls away and the rest of the mask, which completely covers the owner's face minus the one eye, is revealed.

The voice underneath the mask is guttural and growling, but perfectly audible despite the barrier.]

Mother said to have fun and be careful.

[He rolls his eye and grumbles a bit, quietly at first but quickly growing louder. As he speaks he changes from his indoor voice to his outdoor voice, barking out the words louder and louder as he brings the camera close to his face again:]

How can I HAVE FUN WITHOUT MY AXE!??

[Somebody mad.]

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kissmyaspis

Who: Athena (

kissmyaspis) & Timothy Lawrence (

secondhandsome)
Where: Ecruteak City
When: 8/20
Summary: When two people who are really bad at coping with bad shit confront the ghosts of their past, what happens?
Rating: PG-13 just in case, alcohol and talks of violence and stuff

( drinking, that's what happens )

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kissmyaspis

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[Video; later]

[With the entrance she made, it's safe to assume that people probably had a certain... uneasy view of Athena. So when her face shows up on the gear today, pale and shaken, it's a wonder if this is even the same woman.]

How do we get rid of them.

[It's a demand more than a question. For most, they might already have a good idea of who "them" is, but for those who haven't had the misfortune of running into the ghosts yet...

Over Athena's shoulder, half-hidden by Xiphos stalwartly trying to keep the apparition a good distance away from his master, a girl can be seen. She's clearly a few years younger, and there's no hint of Athena's surly demeanor about her, but the face, the eyes... everything about her screams sister. And boy, just the sight of this kid seems to really be freaking Athena out.]

These... specters. Ghosts. All ghosts on this planet are pokemon, correct? Would that mean battling them will chase them off?

[She manages to not sound desperate, but if it was possible, she'd be going even paler at her own words. If that was the only way to deal with this, if the only way to get this ghost to stop wearing the face of her sister was to attack it again... that's one battle Athena isn't sure she can fight.]

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indigo_league

Who: Everyone!
Where: Either Ecruteak City or Lavender Town; please mark your toplevel comments accordingly!
When: August 13th-15th
Summary: Celebrate O-bon at a festival near you! For details, see the infopost.
Rating: Will vary from thread to thread. Warn for common triggers if something comes up.
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( My heart is a GHOST TOWN )

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abstounding

[Action - Route 29]

[Getting stranded on Pandora wasn't something he ever expected to be grateful about, but after spending god knows how many months on that hell, this "wilderness" might as well be a preschool playground. His only concern is water, and for all he knows, there could be a stream or something right around the corner.

Finding tinder and kindling is easy enough -- the forest is a great change of scenery from the wreckage, and he doesn't have to break apart desks for wood -- and his new friend solves his biggest problem in two seconds.

As he settles in front of the soon-to-be fire, he strongly considers looking for an axe in the next town; using his pokemon's admittedly sick strength to snap bigger branches every day would seem a little bit... exploitative.]

[Video]

[The feed opens on the first embers of a campfire clear of tall grass, the air around it still somewhat light at the start of the evening. It pans quickly around to settle on the cheerful faces of Vaughn and a Riolu.]

So, hey. If anybody else is coming from New Bark, Skagbait and I made this awesome setup you're totally welcome to join. We're only an hour, hour and a half out. You should be able to make it before it's dark, if you're interested, but we'll be here all night. Come get your campfire on!

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grifterinpink

[A shot of a ceiling. Smoke is curling up in soft whisps as an excited Tepig looks down into the device. The corner of a singed pillow comes into view shooing the Tepig away. A voice is heard from inside the room.]

Enhance. Damn it, I said Enhance. Why does it only work when Rhys says it? Stupid Atlas hunk of junk.

[A hand reaches out to grab the device. The camera swings wildly before it focuses on Fiona who is squinting down at the screen. She doesn't seem to know that it's already recording. The edges of her hat are singed and there are traces of smoke on her cheek. She doesn't look happy.]

All I want is a stupid map. Is that difficult? Instead, weird alien pigs try to barbeque me while I'm trying to figure out this piece of scrap.

[Tepig tries to help but Fiona doesn't know what to do with it's incessant babble of Tepig! Tepigpig Tepig!]

Hush, you little firebutt - I swear, you're lucky you're cute.

[She rights her hat and tries to work the com again.]

Come in, Vaughn? Sasha? Rhys? Hello? Is anyone there?

[She sighs, rubbing her forehead.] Smart - odds are I just broadcasted my position to every Psycho on Pandora. Just when I thought this day was finally starting to look up...

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Something Lost, Something New (Violet City).

If Jean was a wizard, he'd be a man now.

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