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[infinityunlimitedflame]

[When the feed starts, Gundam's holding the Soul Badge up to the camera...and wearing one of those scarves Chihiro was offering a week ago.]

Such a confounding challenge. Though I suppose I should have expected as match from the toxic terrors lurking within the Gym's walls.

[He might've had some problems with the invisible walls. Apparently his so called All Seeing Eye didn't really do him much good there.]

Next, I shall prepare for challenging the precognitive powers of the Saffron City Gym. It seems that even I, Gundam Tanaka, the Supreme Overlord of Ice, can become a creature of routine now that our ominous October is at an end.

[...it was probably a lot worse than ominous, but ominous October sounds cool and spooky doesn't it?]

What I would like an answer to is thus, has the same happened to the rest of you, or do you still tremble in fear at the otherworldly forces that transformed this world?

[He probably could've picked a less intimidating way to ask that, but then well, he wouldn't be Gundam, would he?]

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[styxiedust]

...Actually, I found it nostalgic.

[It's hard to be bothered by supernatural things happening when...she's actually supernatural.]

Tanaka-kun, congratulations on your badge win! My prediction is you'll bulldoze the next gym with no trouble at all.

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

Nostalgic?!

[...he does not understand. How could anyone, supernatural or not find that nostalgic?]

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[styxiedust]

Absolutely. I'm actually a spirit being, remember, so being part Mismagius wasn't that different from my natural form.

[Sorry, Gundam, this is what comes from associating with the real deal guardian of the dead.]

Unfortunately the chaotic destruction and violent monsters were familiar too. I can't say it's all a good sort of nostalgia.

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[veggie_vamp]

Overlord of Ice? Does that mean you're a Yeti? I thought I was one of the only monsters here!

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

I am no such thing. The cursed existence of I, of Gundam Tanaka, is unlike any other creature walking the....earth?

[His tone went a little weird there at the end because wait did he hear that monster thing right?]

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[veggie_vamp]

Really? ... Are you a vampire? A mummy? A ghost? A zombie? Stop me when I'm getting close.

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[captainash]

Most of those otherworldy forces wouldn't be so bad if I had access to my usual weaponry. As long as I remind myself of that, they're not too alarming.

[Of course, giant robots tend to be an advantage against most threats.]

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

And what would that be? What dark arts are at your command?

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[captainash]

A mobile suit equipped with beam sabers and a DODS Lancer, amongst other weapons, plus a whole crew with similar equipment. Along with the battleship to house them all, of course.

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[pipers_son]

Ha, well, suppose I've gotten a bit used ta strange things happenin' in October.

[Or, at least, Joker acts like he has. Fake it 'til you make it.]

Besides that, glad ta see yer takin' on the gyms well enough! I just started myself. They been givin' ya much trouble?

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

[He may have underestimated Brock the first time they battled, but...]

For the most part, they have not. Then again, how could a master of any one single type fare against the combined and diverse might of the Tanaka Empire?

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[pipers_son]

Ha ha, that's the spirit! So, ah, whatshername... Sabrina, she's the next one, yeah?

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[unkinder]

[Saffron City, huh?]

Do you believe yourself to be prepared for Miss Sabrina? I hear she is quite challenging.

As for the occurrence in October...let's just say I've experienced many strange things, and that was just one of the stranger ones.

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

We shall see. I have the utmost faith in my familiars, but facing someone who is rumored to read minds is...concerning.

[So yes, he's actually a little worried about challenging the Psychic Gym.]

And I can agree. I, Gundam Tanaka, am also no stranger to the bizarre, but that was far beyond even what I am accustomed to.

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[unkinder]

Let me guess: you have enough Dark types to handle her Psychics, I take it?

[He figures most people would, though Sabrina is crafty. He doubts even an entire team of Dark types would be enough to sweep hers without much difficulty.]

As it was with me. I can't say I've exactly been forced to undergo a transformation like that before.

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[bylight]

[Lightning is not impressed with the dramatics. Then again, she's not impressed by much here.]

I made sure not to get involved. After seeing my sister change, I wanted no part of it.

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

So you chose to become a bystander rather than try and face the forces attempting to alter this world?

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[shatterings]

Congratulations, Gundam.

[ That part's said with a smile. The next, though... Naminé looks pretty unsettled. ]

It... was definitely strange. And I didn't like it very much.

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

Even I, one who has mastered unmentionable arcane arts, would not dare to say I enjoyed such an occurrence.

[He can sympathize.]

To do so would be to admit utter ignorance.

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[crystalballer]

Oooh, Tanaka-chi! You gotta take me with you to Saffron! Or...I'll meet you there, whatever works! I'll be your moral support when you battle Sabrina!

[He's so enthusiastic about this... It's been quite some time since he ventured over to Saffron to annoy the crap out of visit Sabrina. Plus it'll be cool to watch Gundam battle a gym leader!

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As for October, uh...well, I'm just glad I'm not dead anymore. For a sec there I was pretty worried I'd be a ghost forever.

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[infinityunlimitedflame]

To have returned from such a fate and not as one of the walking dead is truly a fortunate occurrence.

[In other words, he's glad you're not dead or a zombie, occult bro.]

And I suppose it would be fitting to enlist the aid of the Super High School Level Fortuneteller in such a battle. Not that I expect to have need of your assistance, of course.

[...please come be his moral support, he would appreciate it.]

[islandshore]

[Heh. This guy sure is... lively, for lack of a better word. Riku can't help but chuckle a little at his speech. It's so dramatic, like someone from a superhero cartoon.

But eh. He knows better than to be a jerk about it, at least.]

Nah, it's definitely gone back to the routine. Honestly, things going nuts in October is just another part of that routine. It's been happening ever since I got here, and that was five years ago...

[He pauses, glancing at a calendar on the wall.]

In fact, I bet you anything we'll be seeing a whole flood of newbies later this month. Always happens this time of year.

[infinityunlimitedflame]

I would be a fool to take such a bet. One can almost measure time itself simply by paying attention to that phenomena.

[In other words, yeah, he expects that to happen too.]

But to say things such as that calamity happen regularly at that time of year is concerning. To think that no one has begun to unravel whatever dark enchantment has cursed the world with such yearly misfortune.

[That sounds like there should be more to that statement, but there really isn't. Because the hell if he knows what to do there.]

[video;rolls in ten years late]

[solas_ion]

Didn't bother me at all.

[and apparently neither does your weird speech pattern, you odd child.]

I thought it was kind of fun, actually.

[video;rolls in ten years late]

[infinityunlimitedflame]

You cannot be serious. To claim such a thing is...is...inconceivable!