Out with the old....

[sundead]

Who: Everyone
What: New Year's.
When: Dec. 31st, New Year's Eve, to Jan 1st, New Year's Day.
Where: Everywhere
Summary: It's New Year's, and the people of Luceti have a lot to reflect upon, and to look forward to. And on a more meta level, new journal names.
Rating: We'll see...

New Year's brings images of crowds, and songs, and fireworks; staying up til midnight and watching balls or bells being rung. But Luceti is a different time and place. Whether you're partying with friends or watching the sunrise, what are you doing today?

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[flockingjustice]

[ but... but our bird boner...! ] I understand. I'm not the type to use nicknames, either.

[ There's a hint of a smile on his face as he looks at Swellow. ] She looks to be quite strong. You've trained her well.

[catches]

[ sometimes the birds don't want your boners, bro... ] Heh, thanks man! [ a Flying-type expert is complimenting him here. hell yeah, he's champion of the world!! ]

She's one of the first Pokémon I caught, so you could say we've had plenty of time to train together!

[flockingjustice]

[ oh fine ]

It really shows. Flying types are extremely reliable and are a good addition to any trainer's team. [ ... NOT THAT HE'S BIASED OR ANYTHING ]

[catches]

[ now, repeat after me: "I am an upstanding member of society. I can control my pecker."

UH-HUH SURE. ] Yeah, they're great for rounding out any kinks you've got!

[flockingjustice]

[ I am an upstanding member of society. I can control my pecker. ]

What attacks does your Swellow know? [ seriously stop him he'll keep asking all the questions ]

[catches]

[ Now say it and be honest while doing it.

but Brendan likes talking about himself oh god... ] Let's see... she knows Fly, obviously, and then there's Toxic, Secret Power and Facade!

[flockingjustice]

[ I am always honest!!

they'll be here forever... ] I wouldn't have expected that! It's very impressive and well-rounded.

[catches]

[ Then control your pecker!!

kyaa... ] Yeah... To be honest, I used to be all about attack for a while until [his dad thrashed his ass. and then he taught Swellow Toxic which was awesome until he learnt what Facade did.] I wisened up a little.

[flockingjustice]

[ I AM

He nods a little. ] Makes sense. There's more to a battle than just outright attacking, after all. [ He hasn't quite perfected the balance between offense and strategy himself, but. ]

[catches]

[ Then keep away from that poor mourning dove! ]

Yeah, thinking strategically's pretty important! [ does he want pointers from the little boy... ]

[flockingjustice]

[ but I love him...! ]

Sometimes one move is enough to turn the tides of a battle. [ NO HE'S A GROWN MAN AND A GYM LEADER HE'S GOT THIS!! ] I've made my fair share of mistakes.

[catches]

[ if you love him you'll stay away from him! ]

Well, that's to be expected, right? [ HE NEEDS A LITTLE BOY TO SHOW HIM WHAT'S RIGHT!! ] It makes it easier for new Trainers to win their badges!

[flockingjustice]

[ but he's so alone... ]

... Hah, I guess that's a way to put it. [ s-sob he just wants to make daddy proud!! ]

[catches]

[ you both need to move on in peace... ]

I'm just thinking positive! [ well brendan already did that so!! ] Say... no matter how many battles you go through, you're still gonna be devoted to Bird Pokémon, right?

[flockingjustice]

[ no.........

Huh? ] Of course I will be! That's no question.

[catches]

[ yes...

he brings a chin to his hand! ] Just wondering! That's something Winona, Hoenn's Flying-type Leader, said after our battle; is all!

[flockingjustice]

I see... [ He nods slightly. Hoenn has a Flying specialist? That's another point to Hoenn... ] It's a wise thing to say, I think.

[catches]

[ gosh could he be anymore flyingsexual. ] Yeah, not losing faith just 'cause you lost is pretty important, right?

[flockingjustice]

[ he could be gameverse Falkner ] Definitely.

... Would you be interested in having a battle with me someday, Brendan? I couldn't give you an official gym badge or anything, but it would be an experience.

[catches]

[ o-oh... ]

Sure, sounds like it'd be a blast! Me and Swellow'll show you what Hoenn's Flying-types can do! [Goddamn it girl could you try to look enthusiastic about this?]

[flockingjustice]

My birds and I won't be holding back, of course. [ (yea)!!! ]

[catches]

Of course! It'll be a straight-up, proper battle! [ (bringit) ]