6 - [Video / Action for Violet]

[show_my_cannons]

[What's this? Oh, look, it's Ironhide. And he appears to be training two of his pokemon -- a Teddiursa and an Aron. What's he training them to do, you ask?]

[Well. They appear to be attacking a tree trunk. A tree trunk with a crude stick figure and a spiky logo carved into it. The two pokemon are taking turns practicing their attacks on the tree, while Ironhide paces behind them, barking orders, in true military fashion. His Onix is visible behind the tree, watching curiously as they work. She looks a little scuffed up -- clearly, she hasn't escaped the training regimen either.]

[Eventually, he nods, and steps back.]

Good. Enough.

[That said, Ironhide limps over to his Onix to look her over. While his back is turned, Jaws the Teddiursa looks at Egg the Aron, before growling, and pouncing on it. Egg yips, butting at Jaws, and before you know it, there's a scuffle going on as Jaws bites at Egg, and Egg retaliates in scratches and tackles. It looks as if Egg has the upper hand, with his tough armor and heavier body but... suddenly... there's a bright flash.]

[And instead of a little Teddiursa, Egg is now confronted by a very large, very angry Ursaring. The bear pokemon roars in triumph and takes a menacing step toward Egg. The little Aron squeaks, but holds his ground. And... appears to be tensing up. As if he's concentrating very hard.]

[There's a second flash. By now, Ironhide has turned around, staring in confusion at his pokemon.]

What--

[It would appear that, not to be outdone by his companion, Egg decided to evolve in a fit of pique. Scowling, Ironhide does the only thing he can do, at this point. He recalls the pokemon into their separate pokeballs, and puts a hand to his face.]

... Children. I am dealing with children. Large... animal children.

Comments

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[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Things are lookin' mighty exciting on your end!

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

[His face is still in his hands.]

Erugh. One... way to put it, I guess.

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Oh come on, it ain't that bad! At least they didn't hurt each other.

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

This time.

And now they are larger.

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Well, I say set 'em aside and give 'em each a stern talkin'-to. That's whatcha do with colts and fillies, ain't it?

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

That is an option.

Huh? Do with... what?

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Colts and fillies!

You know, um--'children'. Boy ponies and girl ponies.

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

Oh.

Just smack some sense into them. If I have to.

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Don't hit them!

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

... Just saying we could. As an option.

[video] lmao ironhide, aj isn't that scary<3

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Not even! You gotta explain things to 'em and give 'em a time-out if they can't play nice.

[video] shhh don't tell him that

[show_my_cannons]

Give Jaws a time out? You need to use real discipline with your troops.

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

You heard me. If you gotta hit 'em to make 'em listen to your rules, you ain't got clear enough rules in the first place, sugarcube.

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

I fail to see how 'do not chew on my foot' is unclear --

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

...

Sugar-what?

1/2 [video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Sugarcube. It's a nickname--but don't you try to change the subject, mister!

2/2 [video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

'Don't chew on my foot' ain't basic enough! You need simpler rules, like 'respect each other' and 'no hittin' when you ain't battlin!'

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

I dislike... nicknames.

It is too. Just as basic as 'no hitting outside of combat'.

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Otto-bot, if they're chewin' on you, it's 'cause they don't respect you.

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

Or maybe it just has poor processor function.

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

C'mon now, gettin' ornery about it ain't gonna solve the problem. They're like foals, you gotta be consistent.

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

I am consistent.

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

'Course you are--consistently not gettin' results, it seems like.

[video]

[show_my_cannons]

I get results.

[video]

[rodeopony.livejournal.com]

Well, fightin' is a result, but I reckon it ain't the one you were hopin' for.

Admit it, Otto-bot. Your methods ain't workin'.