two [video/action for Route 39 area]

[hammerfell]

[Oh hey it's shakycam time. Though whether it's because the Gear is being held by a rather small creature finding it hard to stabilize the camera or because of the GROUND SHAKING, well, you'll have to decide for yourself.

The tail end of an Onix falls into view, slamming into the ground and causing another jolt in the camera, which pans up to the giant rock snake's equally giant head--all 22 feet of somehow living stone rearing up and staring down at...

Thor. Who's grinning madly, hair wild around his head, bracing himself for...oh shit the Onix is lunging is he not going to move?

Nope. Instead of splatting, or even screaming in terror, Thor's hands meet the Onix's face--he twists and forces the snout to the ground. And then he laughs.]

I have bested you again, my friend, though I fear tis only because you allow it.

[There's some good-natured grumbling from the Onix as Thor rubs one of the ridges above its eyes.]

Perhaps someday I will be able to offer more of a challenge for you.

[The camera falls, landing on its side half-propped up in the grass, as an enthusiastic Pichu wearing a red bandana cape leaps out from behind it, squeaking and attaching itself to the Onix's horn, then a blue paw covers the video before it cuts out.]

Comments

[audio]

[hammerfell]

Just the serpent, as the others are far too small.

[Seriously, an Emolga, a Pichu, and a Shinx. Thor's collection of mighty beasts runs towards the tiny and adorable.]

[hammerfell]

It would not be an appropriate game for a cat, as they are not longer than a man's height doubled again and formed of living rock besides.

[Seriously why is this bothering you.]

I would not dare to treat even Bygul and Trjegul in such a manner, and they are easily the size of horses.

[Being as how they pull chariots and all.]

Video

[hammerfell]

Yes, that I could.

[...and much more than that besides but hey.]

video;

[hammerfell]

My wonder, as you say, is harder to diminish than that.

[Also he probably wouldn't understand like 5/8ths of what you were saying.]

Nay, not at this moment. Whatever powers that be in this world has determined that my purpose is to be a breeder. I understand that status does not bar me from the challenge, however I do not see the immediate benefit.

[action]

[hammerfell]

You are able to fly?

[...he knows enough people who can that yes, that is the first thing that occurs to him.]

video;

[usedacrobatics]

I was pretty much convinced mine was, honestly, but this place is throwing even me.

[He smiles slightly.]

Well, stronger Pokemon would probably, uh... I mean.

[He's thirteen. Had some slight exposure to animal husbandry in the circus, but--he reddens just a little.]

You know what, I don't know, either. Y'got me.

Video

[neededlassie]

["Is it a Trainer Cape? Trainer Shaun has a Trainer Hat."]

Calvin--! Quit hogging the screen!

--Nicknames are kinda like that. Still, I think it's cute!

Re: Video

[red_roses]

Um...if you don't mind me asking, how did you get so strong? Did you have to eat all your vegetables?

Re: Video

[naive_nature]

...My god....[Yep. Broken.]

[video]

[lieutenantantichrist]

You mean a partner. Somebody you trust to watch your back.

[Blake's mouth tightens for a second before he refocuses on the blond guy.]

[back to good old sarcasm.]

You fought Nazis together?

Good thing. We don't need a rocksnake-wrestling family tag team.

[action]

[captainash]

Not by myself, but I can pilot machines that can do so in both the Earth's atmosphere and space.

[In any other situation he wouldn't bother with that first part, but here...]

[video]

[hammerfell]

[Close enough.]

Indeed.

[Thor's head tilts, he knows not these 'Nazis' of which you speak.]

Nay, our enemy was the Chitauri.

[And his brother. Um. Awkward.]

...fear not. Loki would not participate in such games.

[video]

[lieutenantantichrist]

[Blake tries to make some sense out of that gibberish word.] Cheetahs?

[something else grabs his attention.] You did not just fucking say nay.

[Even Blake recognizes that name.]

Your brother's name is Loki? Christ, your parents must have had something against him.

[video]

[hammerfell]

[Patiently:]

Chitauri. An army of creatures from the other side of the galaxy.

[Be disbelieving all you like, Thor will just continue to look guileless and honest.]

Is my manner of speaking that strange to you?

['Cause too bad, he's not going to change it. As for the comment about Loki, his face drops.]

Loki is an honorable name.

[...or it was until Loki got a hold of it.]

He has many quarrels with our parents, but his name is not one of them.

[video]

[lieutenantantichrist]

[This sigh comes from the very bottom of Carter's heart.]

Aliens. Of course.

Are they the obnoxious ones who type weird? Beating up some of those would do everybody a favor.

Honorable, sure. That's something Frank Zappa would call his kid, if he was into...what is it, Greek mythology?

[video]

[hammerfell]

[you and your strange references.]

No.

[...not going into any further explanation because seriously he does not have the patience for it.]

Twas the Norsemen, who told such tales.

[video]

[lieutenantantichrist]

[Come on, if you're a thousand you're old enough to know Zappa]

Vikings and shit? So your family's way into those?

[video]

[hammerfell]

[Old enough? Yes. From an entirely separate plane of the universe? Also yes. Zappa apparently does not cross interplanetary boundaries.]

It would perhaps be more accurate to say that the Vikings were 'way into' our family.

[Come on Blake, keep up. The Viking age was barely started, historically speaking, a thousand years ago.]

[video]

[lieutenantantichrist]

[Well if anyone would...]

[Real old, not human, Vikings, that name.]

[Blake's eyebrows move down, then jump up]

No no no.

You are not claiming what I think you are.

[video]

[hammerfell]

I am Thor Odinson, prince of Asgard. Your ancient people indeed hailed me--and the rest of my people--as gods. I fear they told legends we could hardly live up to, however.

[He is claiming exactly that, sorry sir.]

[video]

[lieutenantantichrist]

[Carter rubs his head.]

Sure you are. Now all we need's a Lincoln, a Napoleon, and a couple Jesuses.

What is it with crazies and religion?

Re: [audio]

[iownahoofbeast]

I can see how that would be something of a hindrance.

[Not much real training to be had in getting electrocuted from ten paces, anwyay.]

Seeking out a Fighting-type Pokebeast may be to your advantage, if you wish to continue engaging in such bouts. They seem to be better suited in terms of size for actual sparring, if nothing else.

[video]

[hammerfell]

I have already well established that I retain my mind, just as you have repeated that you do not believe me. We seem to be at an impasse in that regard.

[Plus, he came before the religion, geeze.]

When I was a younger man, I would travel to Earth with my companions, do battle with trespassers from other realms. Our strength and command of magic--my brother's illusions, my lightning--garnered attention, and the tales took their own life from there.

video;

[hammerfell]

Tis a diversion, little more.

[Thor is a WARRIOR he doesn't need these little guys to fight for him okay. They can if they like but.]

Perhaps with time I may take on the challenge, for now I am content merely in the journey.

[...he likes sightseeing, okay.]

[action]

[hammerfell]

[Dude's from space, he can deal.]

I see! Truly, there are a great variety of Midgardian machines capable of such. I did not think that your spacefaring craft could yet make an extended journey.