infinityunlimitedflame | 009

[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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...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.

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

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.]

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?]

Nostalgic?!

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

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.

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?

[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.

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

I see. So you were fortunate enough to transform into something of a kindred spirit.

[That makes sense. He could say the same in that he ended up part Houndour which is evil and dark looking except for the part where it's really not at all.]

The rest is unfortunate to hear, though I would hope it was nothing like the calamity in this world.

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

[Oh, sure. In that Houndour is a tiny grouchy puppy that tries to make itself look more intimidating than it ends up being.

In other words, it's perfectly him.]

Mm.

[Her mouth twitches up into a smile that appears more like a grimace.]

Tanaka-kun, let's just say our "Ominous October" could have been a whole netherworld's worth worse than what it was and leave it there. [She would say "pure hell" but...Botan doesn't really swear.] I'll be working on things for the winter menu this month, what sorts of things do you like to eat in winter?

[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?

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.

[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.

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.

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

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.

[...his arm may be covered in bandages but he's pretty sure he's not a mummy.]

You couldn't be more far off. As I said, the cursed existence of Gundam Tanaka is unlike any of those creatures.

[Because he's just a normal human if an extremely strange one.]

[Pauses for a moment...

and then keeps going.]

Centaur? Minotaur? Goblin? Tiki? Robot? Werecat? Werewolf? Mermaid?

... Ooh, ooh, are you a hybrid?

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!

...]

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.

[He's quiet for a moment, thinking about how things could be worse, before he decides to tackle the next topic.]

I might not be the right person to ask about such ordinary topics.

[He has his reasons.]

[Botan raises her eyebrows, tilting her head in a look of contemplation.]

Even guides to the afterlife like myself eat, it keeps up our spirit energy.

[She likes ordinary topics. It's refreshing after 800+ years of weirdness.]

Besides, you're my friend, of course you're the right kind of person to ask. What if one of my little ones wanted to make a treat for you? [Meaning her group of Phantump.] I surely couldn't tell them "Tanaka-kun didn't want to answer that" if they ask.

And do you really believe that the chaos we faced could be quelled simply by physical armaments?

[He's just going to ask that instead of being impressed or confused about why anyone needs so many weapons and troops and stuff.]

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

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