4TH WALL

[snapandscoot]

[[It's been an exciting day for one Emmy Altava here in Goldenrod!

Not only did she wake up to find her scooter parked neatly outside her apartment building, but it's full of fuel and working perfectly! So of course, the first thing she does (after breakfast, obviously!) is leap on top of it and start riding it around town in a manner that....might not be considered following the road rules. But she has a license! It's a license from back home but it's....still a license, right?

Oh well!

After a while, she started to feel bad that her Pokemon were being left out. It wasn't fair that they should have to sit in their Pokeballs while she had fun all over the city!

But then Emmy had a brainwave.

So if you happen to be in the streets of Goldenrod, you might see....well.

A Machamp riding a scooter.

A Machamp riding a scooter wearing a pink helmet with an excited girl on her shoulders.

A Machamp riding a scooter wearing a pink helmet with an excited girl on her shoulders TAKING ALL THE PICTURES]]

This was a fantastic idea, Machi! Go a little faster, I want to take more shots!

[[Completely oblivious to the fact that she could fall and crack her skull open, Emmy is having a marvelous time, while Machi is kind of holding on to her trainer and the scooter for dear life. Having four arms is great, sometimes.

Just wave the Emmymobile down if you want to speak to her; just expect a picture or two!]]

Comments

[destructivesymphony]

[He glances over at her as they walk; he doesn't seem bothered by the question.]

Ah, unfortunately I don't have time for much else, these days - it's a full-time job at this point, and it's not looking to let up anytime soon. It's gotten a bit more intense for us there recently.

[snapandscoot]

Oh?

[[Emmy thinks back to her conversation with the Kimblee she knows, at the Lake of Rage. He had mentioned a war that he'd had to participate in...what if....]]

What, is there a big battle going on?

[[....maybe wait for this Kimblee to fill her in before making any undue assumptions.]]

[destructivesymphony]

...something like that. Uprisings in one of the annexed regions has led to a civil war that's been carrying on for many years now; I was deployed to the front lines reasonably recently.

[snapandscoot]

Oh, that sounds...rather grim.

[[God, woman, you think? Let her just mentally berate herself for sounding so godawfully stupid. She might be too quaint for this, but she'll press on!!]]

I suppose coming here must seem like quite the vacation.

[[....not as dumb as the last comment, but come on, self....]]

[destructivesymphony]

[If he's noticed anything horribly wrong with anything she's been saying, it isn't evident in his reaction; he doesn't seem bothered at all, really.]

I suppose it isn't very pleasant thing to have to do, but it's what's required of me for work. If I wasn't prepared for such a thing, I shouldn't have joined the military to begin with.

That said, it is rather nice here, yes.

[snapandscoot]

[[It's now that Emmy realises that Major Kimblee isn't wearing gloves. Of course, he's an alchemist! As they walk, she peers at those odd symbols on his hands in a less than subtle manner.]]

Well, I've obviously never been in the military, but defending your country is quite a noble thing to do, I believe!

[[....no but those symbols tho]]

[destructivesymphony]

[He's noticed the staring.]

...indeed...

[...he's definitely noticed the staring.]

Is there something wrong, Miss Altava?

[snapandscoot]

A-Ah, sorry, it's just...well, the Kimblee I know also has those symbols on his hands, but he wears gloves all the time and...well, I just find them fascinating, that's all.

[[What's a good word....what is a good word...um....]]

They're...cool! I think they're very cool symbols, Major!

[destructivesymphony]

"Cool"...?

[What does he do with this - ]

Well, either way, that's...a very kind thing for you to say, Miss Altava, thank you. I've personally never cared to keep them covered - might I ask why this person you know does that?

[snapandscoot]

[[Should she ask should she ask should she ask-]]

I'm not really all that sure; I think the main reason is the fact that he can't use his alchemy here in Johto.

[[Oh come on it's on topic just ask]]

...on that note, I was wondering...

[[JUST ASK]]

I don't....suppose your alchemy works here, does it? It's just that I've wanted to see it ever since Mr Kimblee mentioned it, and I...!

[[....well at least she asked!]]

[destructivesymphony]

He can't...?

[That's interesting; he can't say that he knows why, though perhaps one of the circles was damaged...in that case, he can see where he would want to keep them covered for the time being as well.

However, he certainly knows by now that his own alchemy is still fully functional.]

Well, at any rate, mine does work here, yes. Would you like a demonstration?

[snapandscoot]

Oh, really?! I'd absolutely love one, Major Kimblee! If you don't mind!!

[[CANNOT

CONTAIN

QUAINT EXCITEMENT]]

[destructivesymphony]

[...s-so quaint tho]

Has he explained to you what these particular arrays are capable of?

[snapandscoot]

Ah, I think he mentioned....something along the lines of destruction, but I don't remember any specifics. Whatever it is, I'm just keen to see real alchemy!

[[no but

s-so curious tho]]

[destructivesymphony]

Let's say that it's not something I can do in town without causing an incident. Shall we find somewhere a bit less densely packed?

[snapandscoot]

There's a quiet route just north of the city; come with me, I'll show you!

[[Let her grab your hand and practically drag you toward the route okay!]]

I can't wait to see!

[destructivesymphony]

[Forceful, aren't you? Kimblee allows himself to be pulled in the general direction of the route, however; he admittedly isn't sure what he thinks of all of this. It's been an incredibly long time since anyone has actually asked him for a demonstration of his power; while he has to admit that he's flattered by Emmy's insistence, that doesn't change how surreal this is.]

I'll be sure to make it beautiful for you, Miss Altava.

[snapandscoot]

Please do! I'm so fascinated by all this!

[[The route, thankfully, is quiet; the occasional bird Pokemon sings out from the trees, but other than that, it's deserted. Perfect!]]

I think this should do nicely, Major!

[destructivesymphony]

[Kimblee takes a second to study what he's going to be working with, tipping his head to the side as he thinks, before returning his attention to Emmy.]

I think it will, yes.

[He smirks at her a bit before clapping his hands together, the sound echoing sharply in the deserted area; a flash of bright blue energy crackles between his hands, though it's visible for only a brief moment before he drops down low - the motion is fluid, agile, and a split second after his hands hit the ground the earth tears itself up from the inside.

The energy leaves him quickly, flooding forth from his body all at once and channeled directly into the ground, the first strains of it shooting out a few feet along the grass before the explosions start, picking up momentum and tearing a fiery swath down a good length of the route, the force of the detonations reverberating sharply through the ground and culminating in a final, powerful blast about forty feet away.

The sound is immense; were that final explosion any closer it would have been deafening. As it stands, he knows he'll be hearing it for quite some time, even after the shockwaves have calmed themselves; as he pushes himself easily back up to his feet, he's smiling to himself.

Beautiful.]

[snapandscoot]

[[Emmy stares, wide-eyed, at what used to be the clear, unblemished route, her hands trembling slightly against the ground. The force and shock of the blast knocked her off her feet, so she's currently sitting in a very unladylike manner, legs splayed out in front of her as she tries to process what she just witnessed.]]

I....

[[She noticed the flash of blue light between his hands as the Major fired off the attack, but she's still trying to process the entire situation. With just his hands, the Major ripped a hole in the ground, firing off that incredible explosion.

Words almost fail her.]]

...t-that was...incredible, I...

[destructivesymphony]

[Kimblee brushes his coat off, the action finicky; the sound of the explosion is still ringing in his ears, but he can hear Emmy when she speaks. He turns to face her, only to find her on the ground; his approach is brisk, and he offers his hand to her when he's close enough.]

Thank you, Miss Altava. Are you all right?

[snapandscoot]

[[And for once, Emmy actually accepts the hand offered to her, her grip tight but nervous.]]

Yes, I...I'm fine....

[[She's not trusting her legs too much at the moment, anyway.]]

That was just...I've never seen anything like it, it was like magic...

[destructivesymphony]

[He laughs a bit at that, softly, as he pulls her to her feet.]

It often looks like that to those that aren't familiar with alchemy, yes.

[snapandscoot]

[[Come on Emmy, pull yourself together! Shaking her head slightly, Emmy gently releases his hand with a soft 'thank you', forcing herself to stand tall. This is....all rather intense, isn't it.]]

So that's your...main technique, then?

[[A cold thought settles in her mind.]]

....I can understand why you'd be an asset on the battlefield, Major.

[destructivesymphony]

[He tips his head a bit in acknowledgment of the latter statement, offering a sort of silent agreement to it; however, his words are directed toward the former.]

That was a simplified version of it, yes. Unleashing the full extent of my power isn't a terribly good idea this close to an area populated with civilians; I'm sure you understand.