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[failures]

[The feed begins in SHAKY CAM MODE. All that can be seen is the floor of Larry's hotel room, and at the times, the feet of the Pokémon crowded in the room. Eventually the 'Gear is fumbled and Larry's face appears on the screen. He looks...derpily ecstatic as usual.]

Ladies and gentlemen of Johto, after saving up and battling hopeless trainers for a full week, I finally got enough money to get a Water Stone! I figured since I can, I might as well record Poliwhirl evolving, 'cause evolution's always cool to watch, right?

[The feed spins over to Larry's Poliwhirl, who looks pretty confused as to what's about to go down.]

You ready, Poliwhirl?!

... Whirl? [Whatever you say, crazy trainer.]

Awwright! Let's do this!

[Larry's other hand comes into view, holding the Water Stone. He hands it off to Poliwhirl and backs up to get a full shot of the evolution.

Poliwhirl holds it curiously before suddenly being enveloped in white light. Larry's Pokémon in the background watch in wonder as the white form grows bigger and and buffer...and then...]



Poliwrath!

Awwwwww yeeeeeaaah!

[SHAKY CAM MODE activates once again as Larry jumps over to capture a close-up of his new Pokémon. Eventually he moves his arm back so he and Poliwrath can be seen beside each other. He's grinning stupidly.]

Whitney, you better look out 'cause the Butz just got his trump card!

[He clenches his other hand into a fist and holds it out to Poliwrath.]

Fist bump!

[Since they do this a lot, Poliwrath immediately knows what to do.

... Except he's a bit too strong now, and when he fist bumps Larry, he sort of...knocks him into the nearby wall. SHAKY CAM MODE is here to document this of course, and amongst the view of Larry's now laughing Pokémon, his other hand shakily comes into view and he flashes a thumbs up.]

'M... 'M good...!

[And with that, the feed cuts out.]

Comments

[video]

[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

Yeah, 'm good.

[A pause as he assesses the situation. Everything hurts.]

I can still see Staryus though...

[video]

[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

Hold on just a second. I'll be right there. _{[And before Larry can tell her not to worry about it, she shuts off the feed and runs over to his room. There's a quiet knock before she enters the room, carrying an ice pack.]}

Goodness Larry. You should be more careful!

[action]

[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[Larry's up, but still leaning against the wall when Iris enters. It hurts to move.]

S-Sorry Iris, I seriously wasn't expecting to get knocked into the wall there.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

_{[Iris shakes her head.]} Don't apologize Larry. It wasn't anyone's fault.

What hurts most. Your head? _{[She hovers around him with her ice pack, practically radiating nervous energy.]}

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[He nods slowly, trying to straighten himself out against the wall.]

At least I didn't damage the wall. I don't have enough money to pay for it!

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

_{[She moves to help him, hands fluttering briefly before reaching out to him to aid his attempt to straighten up.]}

Oh, Larry. The wall can be fixed. And it wouldn't be your fault if any harm came to it.

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[itsthebutz.livejournal.com]

[With Iris's help, Larry finally gets back to his feet. He stretches a bit. Despite the various pops from his back, it actually feels...better.]

Thanks, Iris.

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[usedsubstitute.livejournal.com]

_{[She smiles.]} I'm always happy to help. Do you need anything? I have an icepack and maybe a glass of water might be a good idea...