You heard the man, my darling! I'll buy us some time too~
[Got it.
Jacinthe releases Aurorus from her Poke Ball as well to engage the ones behind them, and oh, what a show. Aurorus really just has one simple job; to unleash a freezing Blizzard upon any flying enemies that Scolipede might miss, working in tandem to not get him caught in the blast--she's absolutely delighted, laughing all the while, but...
She can't help but sneak a glance or two at Corbeau and Scolipede, seeing how well his friend moves in battle. It's a little awe inspiring--and thankfully, it doesn't take Gardevoir long before she holds out a hand to both of them, power at the ready.
Hang on tight.
It's an instantaneous move, once both Pokemon are returned and the two humans hold on--one second they're in the hell zone, and the next, they're in front of the SBC's base, no worse for wear in the slightest. Jacinthe isn't too unused to the slight disorientation, at least! ...Though she probably should've warned Corbeau about that, in hindsight--
And moreso when Gardevoir herself looks pretty dizzy from expending that much power, hang going to her head as she winces a bit. She needs some Pokeaspirin...]
Bien joué, everyone! I consider this mission a rousing success, and it couldn't have been done without any of your helps! [...She is going to go over and tend to Gardevoir a little, but Jacinthe will look to Corbeau with a smile.] Is your dear Scolipede in need of some assistance, or was he unscathed, my friend?
[With Jacinthe and Aurorus focusing on the enemies Scolipede can't hit, there's no reason not to go all out. If we've been forced into a battle, may as well make it fun, right? And it is fun - Scolipede looks like he's having a blast too, eagerly smashing Earthquake into Gunk Shot and X-Scissor to take down a Pokémon before Gardevoir gives the signal. Corbeau's manic grin settles into something a little more neutral as he recalls the bug and holds on tight.
...Right, in hindsight, he probably should have tried to prepare himself for the feeling of being yanked halfway across Lumiose. Ohhhhhhh Arceus, give him a moment—]
He's fine; nothing a Super Potion won't cure. Let's try to avoid needing to Teleport in the future, though.
[He may be looking a little paler than usual, but it's fine...... he's fine....... Is it really any surprise that Corbeau himself is also weak to Psychic-type attacks—]
[Jacinthe recalls Gardevoir into her Poke Ball to give her some much needed rest; she supposes that she may need a bit or to sit out the battle if Corbeau is still up for it, but seeing him so manic on the field was certainly an experience. Hopefully she can do the same.
But oh, there is the fact that he somehow looks even paler than usual, and though Jacinthe chuckles a bit, her brows knit just the slightest bit in worry.]
Oui, oui. We'll have to ensure that we are out much earlier, then, yes!
[But much like the heathen with no sense of personal space she is, Jacinthe is going to go over and try to help steady Corbeau a bit, reaching out and mostly just making sure the damn man doesn't fall over. I'm so sorry???]
You certainly look worse for wear, my friend. Please, you may lean on me, if you wish; I can find you somewhere to sit down and gather your bearings. Perhaps even have one of the servants bring you some tea, that usually helps...
Thank you, for your hard work. [That's almost warm, the way she says it.] You two were truly a vision in that battle, though!
[Corbeau waves her off, same as he would any concern from the Rust Syndicate. (Philippe would be just as worried, no doubt.)]
I'm fine, just unaccustomed to traveling like that. Just give me a moment to sit down.
[He's steady enough, he just needs a minute until everything feels like it'll stop spinning...]
You don't have to thank me, though. Just doing my job.
[And then, after a brief pause as he considers...]
I'll give you a battle that'll make up for the ones you missed tonight. Sound good?
[He's not exactly sorry about getting in the way of her fun back there, but he can acknowledge that it sucks to be told you can't do something you really want to do. Especially when it's a bit of normalcy in an otherwise hellish and unpredictable, turbulent time.]
[Jacinthe pouts a bit, not quite backing off just in case, but...]
You really are a stubborn man sometimes, my dear Corbeau...you're in my employ, and I should at least try to take care of you too. Can I not show you due appreciation for your quick thinking?
[Let her fret! She sucks at it but let her, it's his stupid fault for not letting them battle but he's at least willing to make it up to her. Something comes slightly more alive in her dazzling eyes when he says that, her look shifting to one of delight.]
It truly is not often that I get to face a true challenge; I believe you and your dear partners will prove a most splendid dance for my darlings to take part in.
So you better give your all, [And it's here that Jacinthe smirks the slightest bit.] or I'll be quite disappointed.
[Ah, finally a chair! He is sitting his ass down until the world stops spinning.]
Hah, then I'll live up to those high expectations of yours. Count on it.
[He does have the type advantage against her, after all... so no wonder she'll enjoy it, since she's fighting a difficult and uphill battle even without considering his own skill as a trainer. Mega Scolipede oughta put her in her place. For about five minutes, maybe.]
[She'll gladly let him rest for a bit, but once he's ready, the battle will most certainly be on; Jacinthe outright looks excited, a grin on her face that's practically thrilled and has a little less of that perfectly noble demeanor that she normally has. Gardevoir seems to have recovered as well, but the battle itself is nothing short of stunning. Perhaps even moreso because Gardevoir faints early into the match, but...
Jacinthe doesn't give in, even when the tide turns against her. She's smart enough to exploit the weaknesses she sees in Corbeau's Pokemon; Roserade may be quick, but most of Corbeau's Pokemon are quite lumbering and prone to falling into the Stealth Rocks that her dear Carbink makes, and while it eventually does get taken out, the damage is done. Mawile, Aurorus, and her dearest Clefable manage to clean up, and...
She's not even mad that she won. Why, she's the most happy that she's been in a while, absolutely jubilant as she thanks Corbeau for the battle. At least she has someone to take the edge off of the things she misses about the world she created.
...At least she doesn't feel so alone anymore, and that's more than enough.]
[Corbeau knows better than to underestimate an opponent. You never know exactly what they'll end up doing, even if you have full knowledge of their Pokémon, moves, and their general battle strategies. Battles are unpredictable, which is why he likes them so damn much. They're a welcome relief from the uphill battle he's fighting in making Lumiose a better place. Their unpredictability is welcome because it keeps him on his toes in the best way and it makes him work, win or lose.
And Jacinthe certainly doesn't take it easy on him. Gardevoir is the biggest threat, and he feels like he's secured the win when Gyarados manages to take her out early, but Jacinthe's SBC isn't for show. Hell, he knew she was a skilled battler, having seen her fight a certain trainer earlier, but being up against her even with a type advantage...
It's thrilling. He loses, but it's a hard-fought battle and he can only thank his Pokémon for the fantastic performance and accept his loss with grace. To Corbeau, battling isn't about winning or losing. Sure, it's nice to win, and he would like to climb further in the Z-A Royale's rankings, but it's a form of stress relief, and something his Pokémon all greatly enjoy. So even though that loss will sting for some of them, it's still a damn fun time.
And some small part of him wonders if maybe he was a little too harsh on Jacinthe, given how much fun this actually was.]
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[Got it.
Jacinthe releases Aurorus from her Poke Ball as well to engage the ones behind them, and oh, what a show. Aurorus really just has one simple job; to unleash a freezing Blizzard upon any flying enemies that Scolipede might miss, working in tandem to not get him caught in the blast--she's absolutely delighted, laughing all the while, but...
She can't help but sneak a glance or two at Corbeau and Scolipede, seeing how well his friend moves in battle. It's a little awe inspiring--and thankfully, it doesn't take Gardevoir long before she holds out a hand to both of them, power at the ready.
Hang on tight.
It's an instantaneous move, once both Pokemon are returned and the two humans hold on--one second they're in the hell zone, and the next, they're in front of the SBC's base, no worse for wear in the slightest. Jacinthe isn't too unused to the slight disorientation, at least! ...Though she probably should've warned Corbeau about that, in hindsight--
And moreso when Gardevoir herself looks pretty dizzy from expending that much power, hang going to her head as she winces a bit. She needs some Pokeaspirin...]
Bien joué, everyone! I consider this mission a rousing success, and it couldn't have been done without any of your helps! [...She is going to go over and tend to Gardevoir a little, but Jacinthe will look to Corbeau with a smile.] Is your dear Scolipede in need of some assistance, or was he unscathed, my friend?
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...Right, in hindsight, he probably should have tried to prepare himself for the feeling of being yanked halfway across Lumiose. Ohhhhhhh Arceus, give him a moment—]
He's fine; nothing a Super Potion won't cure. Let's try to avoid needing to Teleport in the future, though.
[He may be looking a little paler than usual, but it's fine...... he's fine....... Is it really any surprise that Corbeau himself is also weak to Psychic-type attacks—]
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But oh, there is the fact that he somehow looks even paler than usual, and though Jacinthe chuckles a bit, her brows knit just the slightest bit in worry.]
Oui, oui. We'll have to ensure that we are out much earlier, then, yes!
[But much like the heathen with no sense of personal space she is, Jacinthe is going to go over and try to help steady Corbeau a bit, reaching out and mostly just making sure the damn man doesn't fall over. I'm so sorry???]
You certainly look worse for wear, my friend. Please, you may lean on me, if you wish; I can find you somewhere to sit down and gather your bearings. Perhaps even have one of the servants bring you some tea, that usually helps...
Thank you, for your hard work. [That's almost warm, the way she says it.] You two were truly a vision in that battle, though!
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I'm fine, just unaccustomed to traveling like that. Just give me a moment to sit down.
[He's steady enough, he just needs a minute until everything feels like it'll stop spinning...]
You don't have to thank me, though. Just doing my job.
[And then, after a brief pause as he considers...]
I'll give you a battle that'll make up for the ones you missed tonight. Sound good?
[He's not exactly sorry about getting in the way of her fun back there, but he can acknowledge that it sucks to be told you can't do something you really want to do. Especially when it's a bit of normalcy in an otherwise hellish and unpredictable, turbulent time.]
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You really are a stubborn man sometimes, my dear Corbeau...you're in my employ, and I should at least try to take care of you too. Can I not show you due appreciation for your quick thinking?
[Let her fret! She sucks at it but let her, it's his stupid fault for not letting them battle but he's at least willing to make it up to her. Something comes slightly more alive in her dazzling eyes when he says that, her look shifting to one of delight.]
It truly is not often that I get to face a true challenge; I believe you and your dear partners will prove a most splendid dance for my darlings to take part in.
So you better give your all, [And it's here that Jacinthe smirks the slightest bit.] or I'll be quite disappointed.
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Hah, then I'll live up to those high expectations of yours. Count on it.
[He does have the type advantage against her, after all... so no wonder she'll enjoy it, since she's fighting a difficult and uphill battle even without considering his own skill as a trainer. Mega Scolipede oughta put her in her place. For about five minutes, maybe.]
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[She'll gladly let him rest for a bit, but once he's ready, the battle will most certainly be on; Jacinthe outright looks excited, a grin on her face that's practically thrilled and has a little less of that perfectly noble demeanor that she normally has. Gardevoir seems to have recovered as well, but the battle itself is nothing short of stunning. Perhaps even moreso because Gardevoir faints early into the match, but...
Jacinthe doesn't give in, even when the tide turns against her. She's smart enough to exploit the weaknesses she sees in Corbeau's Pokemon; Roserade may be quick, but most of Corbeau's Pokemon are quite lumbering and prone to falling into the Stealth Rocks that her dear Carbink makes, and while it eventually does get taken out, the damage is done. Mawile, Aurorus, and her dearest Clefable manage to clean up, and...
She's not even mad that she won. Why, she's the most happy that she's been in a while, absolutely jubilant as she thanks Corbeau for the battle. At least she has someone to take the edge off of the things she misses about the world she created.
...At least she doesn't feel so alone anymore, and that's more than enough.]
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And Jacinthe certainly doesn't take it easy on him. Gardevoir is the biggest threat, and he feels like he's secured the win when Gyarados manages to take her out early, but Jacinthe's SBC isn't for show. Hell, he knew she was a skilled battler, having seen her fight a certain trainer earlier, but being up against her even with a type advantage...
It's thrilling. He loses, but it's a hard-fought battle and he can only thank his Pokémon for the fantastic performance and accept his loss with grace. To Corbeau, battling isn't about winning or losing. Sure, it's nice to win, and he would like to climb further in the Z-A Royale's rankings, but it's a form of stress relief, and something his Pokémon all greatly enjoy. So even though that loss will sting for some of them, it's still a damn fun time.
And some small part of him wonders if maybe he was a little too harsh on Jacinthe, given how much fun this actually was.]