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[leadinglady]

[ backdated to before the elves, just when the snow is really heavily piling up! SOMEBODY has just been dumped out beyond the village after her de-hiatus kidnapping, and gave up wading through the packed snow after like five minutes. so she's trying a different tactic.

wherever you are, there's suddenly a girl on an armored penguin calling out for you to WATCH OUT!! as she sleds down the slope, swerving to avoid hitting you....... and then crashing into a tree. awkward. the only way that could be even more awkward is if you'd been unlucky and stepped out from behind a tree, out-of-sight, so that you didn't even get a warning before the girl and her penguin crash straight into you instead. whooops. ]

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[acuity]

Do you? What is it?

[ starting off to where she thinks the river is!... it might or might not be the right direction at all. ]

[weaponry]

You'll see! I'll just use my chakra to connect myself to your pokémon so nothing will rip me off! And then I'll merely disconnect myself once we reach land is!

[ She pauses once she sees Platina walking to the right. ] Also, the river is that way! [ Gently points a little forward and to the right of Platina. ]

[acuity]

O-of course! I knew that.

[ ok wait she's supposed to stop with the denial thing. quickly turning to the right direction!! ]

... No, I didn't. But what would this chakra entail, exactly?

[weaponry]

I'd just be sending my energy and collecting it at the bottom of my feet so I'd be stuck there like glue basically. [ She'll just walk in the direction she pointed towards with Platina quickly following behind her. ] But don't worry, I just disperse the chakra and then I can walk again.

[acuity]

Ah... so it's like the suction cups ability! Though you're a ninja and not a lileep. I'd love to be able to observe it!

[weaponry]

Well, I'm not sure what a suction cups is. Or what a Lileep is. But sure! It's not visible but you will be able to feel it because Empoleon could go through hell or high water and we won't be shaken off! [ Hopefully! ]

[acuity]

Let's put it to the test. I've never seen a ninja technique like this, so it'll be a new experience!

[ sparkling a little as they approach the river. gosh, it's pretty icy-looking, LET'S DO DIS. ]

[weaponry]

Okay! Uhhh, Little Metal Penguin Dude! [ Never learned his name, so, we'll just give him one of those cool long names instead. ] I need you to, like, lay down so we can get started.

[ Surf: It's just so complex! ]

[acuity]

Ah, she's actually a her. And you can call her empoleon.

[ DELAYED PENGUINTRODUCTION, but empoleon just chirrups cheerfully enough and plops down on her belly, glancing up curiously. ready for anything! ]

[weaponry]

Ah, a kunoichi, eh? How special! [ She has a new favorite pokemon tbh. ] Okay, Emploeon! Let's go! [ Tenten offers her hand to help Platina step onto Empoleon as she makes sure to connect her feet to the steel. ]

[acuity]

Yes, a... what exactly did you call her?

[ ?? NEW VOCAB. she happily accepts Tenten's hand to get aboard penguin express, while glancing curiously around to see what kind of technique she's using to bind herself on. ]

[weaponry]

A kunoichi! It means female ninja! [ Platina might be able to feel a little warmth at her feet, otherwise, there will be no difference. Tenten seems to be on the penguin express without any chance of falling off, fortunately. ]

[acuity]

I see! I wonder if pokemon can ever be considered ninja, like some of their trainers are~

[ momentarily distracted by inner mind theatre of empoleon with ninja gear. penguinbuddy chirps a little, but doesn't seem to mind as she starts sliding towards the river. ]

[weaponry]

I guess they could! They'd have to train and learn the ninja mindset! [ She brightens up with a fantastic idea. Tenten remains surprisingly firm and planted on the Empoleon as it enters the river. ] How about, sometime in the near future, I can see if your pokémon have any talent as a ninja?

[acuity]

R-really? Of course, I'd like that! If any pokemon have the potential, I'm sure that mine do!

[ I HAVE FAITH!! penguin starts to follow the current downstream, a lot more smoothly than sledding. water is her element!... for once, awkwardness is not a problem 8|b ]

[weaponry]

I'm actually a little on the fence. I think he has the offensive potential and the defensive potential but speed and stealth are key! Maybe he's like a water ninja or something!

[ Tenten feels the smoothness and the ease Empoleon has in the water. She's glad they aren't falling off into sandbars. ]

[acuity]

I'm sure! If there are different types of ninja like there are types of pokemon... empoleon's strengths lie in water, anyway.

[ as seen by the smooth sailing so far! oh but there seem to be ice floes up ahead, TIME FOR DODGING :V ]

[weaponry]

There kinda are. Some specialize in weaponry, others may use fire ninjutsu, some specialize in genjutsu and stuff. I'm sure she might make the perfect water pokémon.

[ Tenten increases the chakra concentration so she'll stay iron tight connected to Empoleon. ]

[acuity]

I'm sure of it, too. And hold on--let's prove her skills!

[ empoleon immediately starts to navigate through the chunks of ice, weaving through like a maze. so far no bumps, even...! ]

[weaponry]

Wow! How impressive! [ Tenten's right foot slips backwards, just a little bit, but it quickly regains suction and sticks, once more, to Empoleon's twisting steel body. ] Evasion is a key skill for a ninja. [ Three and a half stars so far tbh. ]

[acuity]

Is that right!

[ empoleon chirps a little, totally caught up in praise, and even starts to speed up with confidence, but continues dodging ice like a champ. but there is a larger floe up ahead :V ]

[weaponry]

Ye.... [ Tenten doesn't even complete that thought. She just kinda goes pale and her knees weaken at the sight of that larger ice floe and the speed they're going. This is a new experience for her but maybe this wasn't the best idea. The chakra distribution weakens, but she's still attached. ]

Just hold on, okay? [ She has to balance this carefully. Too much chakra and they'll go exploding off Empoleon into ice freezing waters. Too little chakra and they'll slip off. ]

[acuity]

Huh? What do you me...

[ and then catching sight of the floe up ahead. THE ICEBERG TO OUR TITANIC. empoleon seems remarkably unconcerned, however, and after a moment Platina seems to catch on. ]

I've got an idea, so don't worry. Empoleon--ice beam, when the time is right!

[weaponry]

[ Suddenly, the sound of Celine Dion's big belt can be heard in the distance. It seemingly roars through the forest where birds flock out of the trees, clearly riled. Tenten hangs on for dear life as she continues to just glance at giant floe ahead of her. ]

Ice beam? What's that?! [ That doesn't sound helpful. ]

[acuity]

Don't worry, just hang on--!

[ aaand a few last seconds before they could crash, empoleon abruptly fires ice from her beak and creates a goddamn ice ramp to rocket from with full speed.

BLASTING OFF AGAAAAIN /o/ ]