37th moon [video]

[paladinlost]

[There is a Gyarados on the screen. Bouncing. Up and down and up and down and- You get the picture. There might also be a squealing Clefable somewhere on top of said Gyarados, but with all that bouncing it might be hard to tell.]

I was already familar with TMs, but that move tutor also knew a surprising number of abilities, compared to the one in Ilex Forest. Does anyone have any interesting attacks to recommend, machine- or tutor-taught? I find myself hesitating between a few of them, and additional opinions would be appreciated.

[Riding a bouncing Gyarados must be pretty fun, because Cecil's Umbreon and Blissey are now trying to jump on.]

Leon, do you still need help with that house? Now that Kain has his badge, I should have the time to go. In fact, we need to discuss travel plans, travelmates. Perhaps- oh dear.

[The disadvantage of riding a bouncing Gyarados is, of course, the risk of falling off. Thus, Cecil abandons this post to go help poor Edges, who just found out that it's hard to hold on to someone when you only have paws.]

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[dragonspeak]

[Just...watching the pokemon for a moment before he remembers the trainer's there, too.]

Move tutor?

[Video]

[paladinlost]

[Cecil comes back to answer after a few seconds, Edges in his arms.]

Move tutor. Apparently, they travel all over Johto to teach new attacks to Pokémon, except for a few that stay in particular cities. There was one resting near the Pokémart who offered to teach Seifer a Flying-type move, and then...

[He waves a hand towards Seifer. Who is bouncing. Again.]

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[dragonspeak]

Really? I thought TMs and HMs were the only things that could teach pokemon like that.

How did you find out about them?

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[biteisbigger.livejournal.com]

... It's bouncing...

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[paladinlost]

I think he likes his new attack. The others certainly seem to appreciate it.

[Except Edges, who is now grumbling in Cecil's arms.]

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[biteisbigger.livejournal.com]

It doesn't make him tired...?

[usedfeint.livejournal.com]

Huh, I didn't know it was possible for a Gyarados to bounce... [Ritz is looking at her Gyarados with speculation written pretty clearly on her face.]

[paladinlost]

They do not learn that particular attack naturally, but it is possible for one of those travelling move tutors to it to teach them. It has the advantage of using their Flying-type, too.

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[heartsteal.livejournal.com]

Move tutors, huh? I can't say I've looked into that all that much...

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[paladinlost]

It mostly happened by coincidence. I was not expecting a friendly sitting man to have such an ability.

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

My team knows a few tutor-moves I could tell you about if you like, sir.

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[paladinlost]

[Thank you for being a dear and calling him "sir", Ven. It stops him immediately from calling you Roxas.]

That'd be very kind of you. Do you have any favorites?

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[freshbreeze.livejournal.com]

[Thank goodness for those manners his Master instilled]

Uh-huh, there're a few I've tried and liked. Princess learned Aqua Tail from a tutor, and it's a pretty strong water move. Bolt knows ThunderPunch, and I know there're ones for fire and ice also, it's a solid attack. And then Zephyr knows one called Draco Meteor that's really strong, I like it because he doesn't take any recoil damage from it, unlike some other moves with high attack power.

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[combat_butler]

I've always just picked out a move that's outside their usual set when it comes to tutors... I had Hina learn a flying type attack, while Sony learned a rock type. They're kind of situational, but it's nice to have them up their sleeve if you need it!

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[paladinlost]

And other trainers never expect them. Who would have thought an innocent Delibird could know Seismic Toss? Or that an Arcanine could make good use of Aerial Ace?

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[combat_butler]

--ah. Well... I know the latter now, since that's what I taught to Hina and all...

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[lc-whitequeen.livejournal.com]

[ She just watches at first--- ]

It is... bouncing?

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[paladinlost]

Indeed he is. It turns out that Bounce is the name of the only Flying-type attack a Gyarados can learn.

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[lc-whitequeen.livejournal.com]

[ Giggling. ] It really odd to see Gyarados bounce like that.

But it looks really fun.

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[savedinapinch.livejournal.com]

Oh my! Are they going to be okay?

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[paladinlost]

Rosie and Noelle are perfectly fine, but I doubt Edges will try that again anytime soon.

[Said Umbreon snorts from the safety of his trainer's arms.]

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[savedinapinch.livejournal.com]

[She laughs a bit.]

Best way to learn is by experience, I suppose.

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[adamant]

[ Someone looks tired, somehow. Also he still has a bandage on his nose, though the swelling's definitely gone, leaving behind only a hint of redness. ]

We've had delays, but we're getting there. I need help tiling the bathrooms, sanding and polishing the floors and fixing up all the lights. After that--cosmetic stuff. I could always use some help.

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[paladinlost]

[Cecil does his very best not to stare worriedly. He's only about fifty percent successful, though.]

I can certainly help with that. You'll merely have to show me how. Even the girls might be able to help, should they choose to come.

[Except Rydia won't. *sobs*]

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[adamant]

It's all easy. I'll show you anything you're willing to learn.

[ He sees that worried look, but decides not to comment on it. ]